Breads, Soups & Salads!: Step by Step Success for Novice or Chef

This is a beautiful book....not the same-old-same-old. The recipies I've tried are tasty and pretty easy to make. It's a winner!

It has been several years (since the original Silver Palate Cookbook) that I've come upon a new cookbook of REAL interest. Author Sharon Winstein is indeed a kindred spirit to all who take pleasure in sharing food with family and friends! Her recipes are engagingly written with interesting side notes that are both touching and informative. It's obvious that this book has been a gracious labor of love by an EXPERT cook. Among the pile of books on my shelf, I keep grabbing this one! I consider it a treasure! Also a tribute to the book, I've given it recently as a gift to "non-cooking" friends (not actually thinking that they would make something) and they have surprised me with excellent results!!!

This cookbook leaves no question unanswered. It feels like the author is right there by my side, helping me make these recipes. Each recipe has a detailed version with every step explained, and a short version for quick cooking. And the food is delicious and healthy, wonderful for family or entertaining. The cheddar-chive muffins and the vegetable chili are reasons enough to buy the book. The veggie-feta sandwich is light and delicious. The Asian salad with chicken is a super party dish. Buy this book!