The Bryant Family Vineyard Cookbook: Recipes from Great Chefs and Friends

by Betsy Fentress and Barbara Bryant

The vocation of chef is a noble one. It involves providing for others the fuel essential to life in a way that celebrates the senses and enlivens the spirit. All of the chefs who have contributed to this book are artisans of their vocation. Their culinary delights are best appreciated, however, when teamed with the art of a winemaker." --Park B. Smith, Veritas restaurant Culinary masters from across the country contribute more than 80 fabulous recipes...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0740769774
• ISBN13: 9780740769771
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 3.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 8.8" x 12.0"

Customer Reviews

Beautiful!

What a gorgeous cookbook-- and such great recipes! Great for entertaining and also for family dinners at home. There is something for everyone in this cookbook- it's a great addition to any collection and especially those of wine lovers!

Excellent book!

This is a wonderful book for both the kitchen and the coffee table. Aside from being filled with delicious and easy-to-follow recipes, it is a beautiful addition to any living room. The fact that it benefits such an excellent charity is an added bonus. I love this book, and highly recommend it!

Spectacular!

This book is a culinary masterpiece - every touch, detail and ingredient thoughtfully selected and the results are incredible!! Barbara Bryant has a real gift of taking simple, straightforward concept and creating something sensational!

An impressive coffee-table style compendium of eighty superb recipes

Founded in 1992, the Bryant Family Vineyard has become exceptional well known and highly appreciated amongst connoisseurs of great American vintages. Now Barbar Bryant (co-founder of the vineyard) with the assistance of Betsy Fentress has compiled an impressive coffee-table style compendium of eighty superb recipes drawn from truly great chefs and culinary masters from around the country who share a delight for the Bryan Family Cabernet Sauvignon. Illustrated in full color, the recipes range from Lobster Salad with Haricots Verts; Sauteed Diver Scallops with Cauliflower, Capers, and Almonds; and Pasta with Heirloom tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, and Balsamic Vinaigrette; to Cavatelli with Braised Duck; Roasted Garlic and Almond Flan with Asparagus and Wild Mushrooms; and Chocolate Short Bread, "The Bryant Family Vineyard Cookbook" is a compendium of elegant, highly recommended, yet thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' dining ideas and dishes.

Boatbutter's Review

It will be hard to find a stronger collection of chefs in any one cookbook. The recipes are approachable and clearly written. If you enjoy food, the process of cooking and sharing food with others, you will enjoy this incredible book. Bon appetit!