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15 of 17 found the following review helpful:
THE MOST GORGEOUS COOKBOOK EVER Dec 08, 2008
By Martha Frankel
Some cookbooks are made to be stared at, some are made to be used. The amazing thing about David Waltuck's fantastic, gorgeous, breathtaking new cookbook, CHANTERELLE, is that every single recipe works and is simple and so delicious that no matter what your skill level, every dish comes out perfectly. And it's so stunning that you can leave it on your coffee table. You will dazzle your friends and even yourself. Hats & Eyeglasses: A Family Love Affair with Gambling
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
A great book by one of our favorite chefs Feb 10, 2009
By Amy Senk
"Read it, Loved it"
A few years ago we picked up a copy of Waltuck's Staff Meals cookbook and it has become our go to book for family meals. We were particularly impressed not just with the creativity of these recipes but also how well they had been tested. We have made 2/3 of the dishes in Staff Meals and all of them have turned out as expected. Having dined a few times at Chanterelle, we were excited to see this title published and looked forward to reading not only the recipes but also the back stories about the restaurant and service. Once again, Waltuck does not disappoint.
First the recipes. Again, they are very well written, illustrated and clearly properly tested. Since the dishes are more formal than the ones in Staff Meals we particularly appreciate the attention paid to presentation detail which is a key to any good company dish. Second, the book is beautiful. The photography not only captures the beauty of the food but also the feeling of the restaurant, both front and back of house. It's a great comfort to us to see Waltuck in the Kitchen, Mets cap on his head rocking out dinner service.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
A Crowd Pleasing Cookbook with Corwd Pleasing Recipes Jan 12, 2009
By Jorge Velazquez
What a great cookbook! I purchased this book as a XMas gift for my sister, who is an experimental chef in training in her own right. After hosting XMas dinner and having a chance to flip through all the recipes, she settled on preparing a late night meal of Butternut Squash Ravioli. This recipe was a major hit with all of our family and friends and we can't wait to try more recipes. The book itself is very well organized and the dishes are gorgeously photographed (a comment shared with by everyone who thumbed through the book while waiting for their serving of Butternut Squash Ravioli). I so highly recommend it, I am purchasing a 2nd copy for myself!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Refreshing Apr 16, 2009
By Marian Coombs-bucci
I am always hesitant to purchase a restaurant cookbook as quite often the recipes are too complex for home cooks but this one is well written, and I found it simple to recreate the dishes in my home kitchen. I did think that adding 5 bottles of red wine to the sauce for the Butternut Squash Ravioli was a typo and I added only one with outstanding results.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
With Gratitude Dec 24, 2009
By Robert Tan
With Chantrelle closing, this is a wonderful reminder on how special the place was. My daughter was introduced to the wonders of cheese.
She cooks from Staff Meals and now with this book. The photos brings many wonderful memories of the magnificent meals that my friends
and family have enjoyed. Even for the spur of the moment meal, it was spectacular. It will be missed. Thank you Karen and David.
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