Hand in the Kitchen: A Collection of Culinary Columns, Concoctions, and Confections from California to the Classroom to the Kitchen

Within a collection of columns extracted from twenty years as a celebrated culinary contributor, Chef William Hand shares not only diverse recipes and tips for cooks of all levels, but also personal anecdotes that chronicle his experiences as a creator of delectable dishes while working for some of the best establishments in large cities and small towns, for the rich and famous, and directors of soup kitchens and food banks. His recipes include warm mushroom salad with bacon vinaigrette, pasta di pollo al suga bianco, corned beef and cabbage, strawberry trifle, tiramisu, and a thing called Potato Candy. Chef Hand's tips, sometimes humorous and other times practical, include advice on how to eat through the winter blues; march through spring with pecans, popcorn, and things on sticks; partake in light, easy summer dishes; and savor all the flavors of autumn. Hand in the Kitchen is a collection of recipes and anecdotes shared by a seasoned culinary writer and chef with decades of experience creating delectable dishes in both professional kitchens and inside his own home.

William M. Hand is a chef with more than thirty years of experience in the food industry. He has been a food writer for magazines and newspapers for two decades and was an educator for fifteen years. Bill is currently a culinary specialist and chef in Maryland.