The Chef, the Story & the Dish Behind the Scenes With America's Favorite Chefs

by Brown, Rochelle

• ISBN13: 9781584792284
• ISBN10: 1584792280
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-10-08
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Summary

Rochelle Brown has spent the last eight years producing shows for television's Food Network, where she has worked with many of America's top chefs. In this book, she profiles 21 of today's most-well-loved food personalities, including Julia Child, Emeril Lagasse (she is Emeril's producer), Daniel Boulud, Charlie Trotter, Lidia Bastianich, Mario Batali, Bobby Flay, Marcus Samuelsson, and more to reveal what makes them tick and why food drives them.

The top chefs in America are celebrities, with their own TV shows, endorsements, and high-profile lifestyles. Because Rochelle has been able to travel, cook, and work closely with these acclaimed chefs, they have shared with her their creative visions, their recipes, and their passions outside of the kitchen.

With its lively, insider profiles, a selection of favorite recipes from each chef, and behind-the-scenes photographs by acclaimed fashion photographer Michel Arnaud, this book will appeal equally to those who want to sample the dishes and those who want "the dish."

-- The 21 celebrated chefs include Julia C

Table of Contents

Foreword	9	(1)
Emeril Lagasse
Introduction	10	(6)
Charlie Trotter	16	(4)
Cold Curried-Cucumber Soup	19	(1)
Emeril Lagasse	20	(4)
Alden's Kicked-Up Cornbread	23	(1)
Lidia Bastianich	24	(4)
Chicken Bites with Potatoes, Sausages, and Vinegar	27	(1)
Daniel Boulud	28	(4)
Saffron-Flavored Mussel Veloute with Gratin of Mussels	31	(1)
Marcus Samuelsson	32	(4)
Tandoori-Smoked Salmon with Citrus Salsa	35	(1)
Rick Bayless	36	(4)
Mesquite-Smoked Grilled Turkey with Red Chile-Adobo Sauce and Jicama-Cranberry Relish	38	(2)
Norman Van Aken	40	(4)
Chocolate Gooey Cake	43	(1)
Sara Moulton	44	(4)
Soft-Shell Crabs with Spicy Tartar Sauce	47	(1)
Matthew Kenney	48	(5)
Roasted Lamb Loin Stuffed with Almonds, Dates, Goat Cheese, and Mint	51	(2)
Leah Chase	53	(3)
Green Tomato Casserole	55	(1)
Todd English	56	(4)
Bay Scallops with Hazelnuts and Oranges	59	(1)
Bobby Flay	60	(4)
Beet and Goat Cheese Empanadas with Orange-Paprika Vinaigrette	63	(1)
Bernard Carmouche	64	(4)
Sauteed Rainbow Trout	67	(1)
Allan Vernon	68	(4)
Vernon's Jerk Baby Back Ribs	71	(1)
Michael Lomonaco	72	(4)
Pan-Roasted Foie Gras with White Peach-Chile Relish	75	(1)
Mario Batali	76	(4)
Neapolitan Ravioli	79	(1)
Jimmy Bannos	80	(4)
Chicken-and-Shrimp Orzoffee	83	(1)
Jorge Rodriguez	84	(4)
Traveling Squab with Cabbage	87	(1)
Gail and Anthony Uglesich	88	(4)
Shrimp Uggie	91	(1)
Sam Choy	92	(5)
South Pacific Lobster and Seafood Salad with Honey-and Macadamia Nut-Crusted Banana	95	(2)
Afterword	97	(1)
Charlie Trotter
Q & A: The Chefs Talk Back	98	(10)
Where to Find Them	108