books by Michael Chiarello

books by Michael Chiarello

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Michael Chiarello

Chiarello Michael

Harry N. Abrams, 2001

I am glad I bought this book by mistake!
I thought this was another great book by chef Michael Chairello about Napa Valley wines (see my review). I had no idea that I was supposed to write it! As it turns out this will be a great little book in a few months, depending on how many bottle of wines I drink or ...

Michael Chiarello's Casual Cooking

Michael Chiarello

Chronicle Books, 2002

Special recipes... without being exhausting
I've grown to love Michael Chiarello's recipes. In the Goldilocks challenge between making a dish "too simple" or "too much work," time after time Chiarello manages to find the spot that's exactly right. His recipes don't promise instant gratification, in the ...

Michael Chiarello's Easy Entertaining Deck: 50 Irresistibly Simple Recipes

Michael Chiarello

Chronicle Books, 2007

Fast and Easy
I received this item as a gift, and have subsequently purchased it as a gift for several of my friends. The recipes on the cards are quick and easy. They provide me with lots of appetizer options, which are well appreciated since that is my entertaining weakness. Some ...

The Tra Vigne Cookbook: Seasons in the California Wine Country

Michael Chiarello, Penelope Wisner

Chronicle Books, 2008

Gorgeous pictures, in depth content, delicious recipe
I have had this book for over a year and have tried several of his recipes which all comes out great. It is one of the few cookboos that I have which I use often. The recipes are easy to follow, simple, and most important of all, delicious. I espcially like the ...

At Home with Michael Chiarello: Easy Entertaining

Michael Chiarello

Chronicle Books, 2005

A Beautiful, Practical Cookbook from a Creative Chef
Whether standing around the kitchen with another couple or serving cocktails to a hundred, readers will appreciate celebrated television, cookbook and restaurant chef Michael Chiarello's ideas for casually elegant entertaining. Included are 130 simple yet stylish ...

Napa Stories: Profiles, Reflections, and Recipes from the Napa Valley

Chiarello Michael

Harry N. Abrams, 2001

The Real Napa
This book is amazing. The stories told by the families are so rich and real that one truly begins to understand why the Napa Valley is so special. Michael Chiarello really does such a nice job with the families in the style and respect he shows (just as I have seen in ...

Michael Chiarello's Flavored Oils and Vinegars: 100 Recipes for Cooking with Infused Oils and Vinegars

Michael Chiarello

Chronicle Books, 2006

Excellent and easy resource for the inventive home cook/home chef
If you like cooking and/or Michael Chiarello, this is a great book to add to your collection. Much of the material was actually produced not too long after his tenure at Napa wine country's marvelous Tra Vigne, where he built the restaurant's excellent reputation as ...

Flavored Oils: 50 Recipes for Cooking With Infused Oils

Michael Chiarello, Penny Wisner, ..., 1995

Essential guide to creating and using infused oil.
As an avid chef, herb gardener and creator of my own decorative oil bottles, I found this book serves as an excellent companion to Michael Chiarello's "Flavored Vinegars". It covers the basics like the definition of "extra virgin" vs. "virgin" olive oil as well as the ...

Flavored Vinegars: 50 Recipes for Cooking with Infused Vinegars

Michael Chiarello, Penelope Wisner

Chronicle Books, 1996

Essential guide for creating and using your own vinegars.
As an avid chef, herb gardener and creator of decorative oil and vinegar bottles, I am always searching for a recipes to create my own vinegar infusions. When I came across this book I knew I had found the source I was looking for. The author covers all bases from how ...