Park Avenue Potluck: Recipes from New York's Savviest Hostesses - Hardcover

The Society Of Memorial Sloan Kettering; Florence Fabricant

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0847829898 ISBN 13: 9780847829897

Publisher: Rizzoli, 2007

Synopsis

To benefit America’s leading center for the research and treatment of all types of cancer, here is a cookbook with a cause par excellence. The members of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center are some of the most celebrated partygivers in New York City’s fundraising world. Now the ladies of the society have opened up their private recipe files to present foolproof dishes that will turn any event–whether a cocktail party for sixty or a comforting family meal–into the talk of the town. Edited by acclaimed food writer Florence Fabricant, Park Avenue Potluck is filled with such recipes as Cheddar Chutney Croustades, Baked Spinach Risotto, Cider Roasted Pork Tenderloin, and Bermuda Banana Bread Pudding. This unprecedented peek into the dining rooms of Gotham’s poshest addresses offers up advice on entertaining in true New York style. Among the boldface names contributing are Coco Kopelman, Muffie Potter Aston, Nicole Limbocker, Daisy Soros, Patsy Warner, Alexis Waller, and Katie Colgate. Humorous anecdotes, insider tidbits, and party-planning advice from these grand dames make this the season’s choicest invitation.

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About the Author:

Florence Fabricant is an experienced food writer who contributes regularly to the New York Times Dining pages. She is the author of eight cookbooks, including The New York Restaurant Cookbook. The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center works to ensure the well-being and comfort of patients, raises funds for cancer research and treatment, and educates the public about cancer.

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Indulgent Spiced Pecans

I was tempted to make these after seeing a similar recipe in a food magazine. Pecans are the only nut I'll break a diet for. These cocktail nibbles can be very spicy, so I have reduced the amount of cayenne to allow the other flavors, like soy and onion, to come through. They're the proverbial addictive snack--you can't eat just one. Guests really love them. And if you have made them in advance and stored them in an airtight container, you can give them a quick refresher in a microwave oven. Consider putting small bowls of these pecans on the table when you serve a simple green salad. Guests will love to nibble the nuts along with the greens. ...

Pub-Style Cheddar Chutney Croustades

This recipe is a real hand-me-down. ...got it from a friend of hers, and then gave it to me. The croustades are scrumptious tidbits that are tangy, rich, and a little out of the ordinary, though Cheddar and chutney make for a standard English pub-style sandwich with a pint of ale. But these can easily accompany a glass of chardonnay. I especially like to serve them in autumn. 1 jar (10 ounces) Major Grey's mango chutney 1/2 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese 24 thin slices baguette, lightly toasted 2 tablespoons minced mint or cilantro leaves ... Bake about 5 minutes, just until warmed through. Arrange on a tray and garnish each with a little mint or cilantro. Serve the croustades as soon as they come out of the oven. ...

About this edition

• Publisher: Rizzoli
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0847829898
• ISBN 13: 9780847829897
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272