A culinary classic! The legendary chef's definitive guide to cocktail party food and drink.James Beard, one of the most renowned names in the culinary world, launched his career in the same way that every good meal should start: with inventive, delicious, and elegant appetizers.Hors d'Oeuvre and Canapés is a master class in creating perfect finger foods. Filled with stunning recipes including sliced beef with anchovy and Roquefort cheese balls, class...

Two preeminent culinary experts take the gourmet dining experience outdoorsFrom the traditional American backyard barbecue to the portable grill on an apartment rooftop, this cookbook showcases the simple, charming pleasures of cooking and eating outside. This complete and detailed guide offers indispensible tips and lessons on a wide range of scrumptious dishes—including pineapple-broiled spareribs, Peking duck with red bean sauce, and gingered roast chicken—that w...

Classic pasta dishes from America's 1st and most beloved master chefWhether you're entertaining guests or simply cooking for 1, pasta is sure to delight. The ultimate comfort food, it can be found in the cuisines of nearly every culture. James Beard, heralded by the New York Times as "the dean of American cookery" enriches our understanding of this culinary staple with his collection of recipes and commentary on store-bought versus homemade pasta, wine pai...

A timeless and insightful volume of essays—with more than 130 recipes—by the master of American cuisineThe Armchair James Beard showcases the many roles of America's first celebrity chef: teacher, culinary alchemist, restaurant reviewer, occasional dieter, visionary, and gourmand. Collected by Beard's longtime friend and colleague John Ferrone, each essay resonates with impassioned opinions and a distinctly American voice. Beard takes us on a journey from h...

A richly evocative memoir from the man whom the New York Times dubbed the "dean of American cookery," recalling the flavors of his pastIn this delightful culinary journey, James Beard takes us back to the earliest days of his childhood when he started developing his precocious palate and lifelong "taste memories"—the ability to savor and remember the tastes and sensations of food. His enthusiasm for flavors, no matter how bold, would define Beard for the re...

An essential guide to cooking all things poultry from the master of American cuisineJames Beard's culinary relationship with fowl has a most fascinating history. On Christmas Eve, 1942, Beard, along with eleven other air force recruits, was chosen to carve four thousand pounds of turkey overnight—an experience that put him off turkey for years.When he finally returned to the nation's favorite bird, it was with remarkable vigor and creativity. Beard on Bi...

A New York Times–bestselling treasury of recipes and techniques from a world-renowned chef.James Beard became a household name teaching home chefs how to cook like culinary stars, from the Theory & Practice of perfecting processes to crafting Menus for Entertaining to fine-tuning Simple Foods. This cookbook brings together his wealth of gastronomic knowledge in one essential guide, filled with one thousand elegant recipes guarante...

From the chef The New York Times called the "the dean of American cookery," and a cooking show pioneer, "the most authoritative fish book on the market" ( House Beautiful ).A healthful, dramatically simplified book on cooking techniques for preparing low cholesterol, low calorie seafood, with over 500 recipes. This comprehensive, classic cookbook includes recipes for eighty-five...

The million-selling culinary classic from the "dean of American cookery" offers timeless and delicious recipes—a must-have for beginners to foodies ( The New York Times).Hailed by the New York Times as "one of the best basic cookbooks in America," The James Beard Cookbook remains as indispensable to home cooks today as it was when it was first published over fifty years ago. James Beard transformed the way we cook and eat, teaching us how ...

Culinary master James Beard's ultimate guide to entertaining is a must for any host or hostessExpert chef James Beard was passionate about food and even more passionate about entertaining. Beard's cookbooks, with recipes that have delighted for decades—such as duck glazed with honey and curry, and zucchini frittata—have long been a staple in the culinary libraries of home cooks. This thorough guide combines Beard's delicious menus with his expertise on hosting any e...

Some of the iconic chef's best recipes, drawn from French, Italian, Indian, African, and other cuisines and adapted to American kitchens and techniques."One of the most influential figures in American cooking. . . . It's wonderful to see his recipes reprinted in this functional collection." — Library Journal (starred review)Known as the Dean of American Cooking, James Beard set a standard of culinary excellence that's still a benchma...

The classic, must-have American cookbook from one of our greatest authorities on food."The beauty of this book is that it allows you…to experience firsthand what made James Beard special and unique. His voice can be heard through his no-nonsense recipes and the choices he made that celebrated even simple, humble dishes for what they were: good food." —Tom Colicchio, 2010 James Beard Foundation Outstanding Chef and head judge on Top Che...