Toast

Description

What food could be more simple or more universal than toast? Tossing two slices of bread in the toaster is a morning rite-of-passage that we all remember from our childhood. But there's much more to toast than that. It's the perfect foundation for so many foods - dips, pate, meats, seafood, and cheese. In this fun, creative cookbook, over 60 marvellous recipes take toasted bread and turn it into a base for innovative meals, from appetizers, snacks, and sandwiches to main courses, salads, and desserts. Each recipe suggests a variety of appropriate breads to use and also includes tips for simple variations. Award-winning photographer Deborah Jones provides stunningly beautiful color photos of the recipes. Sidebars discuss the health benefits of toast, grilled bread over an open-fire, and fun ideas for kids. This book is not about making bread. It's about taking something ordinary and turning it into something fabulous and new.

Jesse Z. Cool is the owner of the venerable Flea Street Caf, where mouthwatering organic cuisine has flourished for 20 years, the jZcool Eatery & Catering, and the Cool Caf, all situated near Stanford University and her home in Palo Alto, California. Deborah Jones has won an International Association of Culinary Professionals award for her photography. Her images appear in many cookbooks, including Michael Chiarello's Casual Cooking (0-8118-3383-6), A Perfect Glass of Wine (0-8118-1295-2), and the Vege