Staff Pick
These recipes, mostly tapas with a Provençal flair, are generally simple to prepare, but don’t be surprised by a few two-page recipes in the chapter, helpfully titled, "Worth the Effort." These recipes are fully vetted by Lenzer, and she talks about the background of each offering. Her comfortable chat makes the cookbook feel like a visit with a friend. (A friend who is a very good cook.) Try one of Lenzer's recipes for your next gathering, or for your next lazy Saturday morning. It will make you happy! A suggestion: try the recipe for Lacy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, which she describes as “the girl next door on the back of a motorcycle." How could you resist? Recommended By Tracey T., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Grazing is an enchanting way to eat. It means skipping from dish to dish, tasting different things without committing to a single one. It s about creating multiple dishes that work together as a meal, that all share a theme, an aesthetic. When she entertains, or even pulls together a quick dinner for just two, food stylist Suzanne Lenzer enjoys this tapas-style of eating and with her guidance, you can too.
When it comes to making small plates at home, start with cheese and charcuterie, but then combine this classic with a few easy dishes that make a meal special. Try your hand at fun, fast recipes like chickpea fries with Meyer lemon-scented aioli, roasted beet tartare with cheese and pistachios, kale, spinach, and Pecorino pizza slivers, sardine bruchetta with fennel and preserved lemons, scallop and plum ceviche with tarragon, and lemon-lavender posset to name just a few.
Making delicious, beautiful dishes and snacks for grazing, whether for two or twelve, doesn t have to be difficult or time-consuming. Graze is full of tips to help you prepare healthy, wholesome, and appetizing food without spending hours in the kitchen.
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