New Cookbook

Patrick O’Connell’s Refined American Cuisine

Patrick O’Connell is often referred to as The Pope of American Cuisine. He is one of the pioneers in the evolution of American cooking over the last quarter century. In this groundbreaking new cookbook, Patrick celebrates the coming–of–age of American cooking and illustrates that we at last have our own equivalent to the haute cuisine of the great chefs of Europe. He manages to demonstrate that reproducing his versions of refined American cuisine is not only surprisingly doable but often easier than replicating the classic American dishes we grew up with. Lavishly illustrated with 190 full color pictures by award–winning photographer Tim Turner, Patrick O’Connell’s Refined American Cuisine contains 125 treasured recipes. This new book offers vastly refined versions of Patrick’s favorite American food: Macaroni and Cheese with Virginia Country Ham, Wild Mushroom Pizza, Crab Cake “Sandwich” with Fried Green Tomatoes and Warm Plum Torte with Sweet Corn Ice Cream. All the recipes are written in a clear, easy–to–follow voice — the warm and witty voice of a self taught chef who wants to share his love of food and entertaining. Go to store to buy Patrick O’Connell’s Refined American Cuisine