Thursday, February 5, 2009

Picnics or La Regalade

Picnics: From Crab and Ginger Wraps to Wild Rice Salad

Author: Clare Ferguson

Thirty recipes for picnics and other outdoor feasts, from soups and salads to drinks and desserts. Filled with recipes for impromptu picnics, family outings, and special occasions, this imaginative cookbook allows you to temper your busy schedule with moments of perfect relaxation--and the food to go with it. In Picnics, Clare Ferguson reveals how to prepare, pack, and serve simple yet sumptuous dishes, providing ideal recipes for food on the move. Dishes range from soups and sandwiches to salads, main courses, and desserts, including Proscuitto Wraps, Roasted Peppers, Black Bean Soup, Mushroom Tart, Lemon Squares, Pecan Brownies, and an array of refreshing drinks. So relax and enjoy your meal--al fresco.



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La Regalade: Simple French Bistro Food at Home

Author: Alain Ray


Chef Alain Rayé divulges his secrets to delicious French cooking.

In West Vancouver, people flock to the comforting French country fare served at Chef Alain Rayé's award-winning bistro, La Régalade. Now the delicious tastes and aromas of this successful little bistro can be recreated thanks to the restaurant's companion cookbook.

Accompanied by luscious photography and humorous illustrations, the recipes are easy to follow and rich in flavor. Rayé also suggests wines to maximize the dining experience, and the book is organized by season to take full advantage of the fresh resources each season offers, such as:


    In the Spring:

    • Pork Shanks with Ginger and Kumquats

    In the Summer:

    • Chicken with Lemon Confit

    In the Autumn:

    • Duck Ragout with Wild Mushrooms and Chestnuts

    In the Winter:

    • Lentil Crème Soup with Grilled Bacon.



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