The Silver Palate Cookbook
About this product
"This is the book that changed the way America cooks."—Barbara Kafka The Silver Palate Cookbook is the beloved classic that brings a new passion for food and entertaining into American homes. Its 350 flawlessly seasoned, stand-out dishes make every occasion special, and its recipes, featuring vibrant, pure ingredients, are a pleasure to cook. Brimming with kitchen wisdom, cooking tips, information about domestic and imported ingredients, menus, quotes, and lore, this timeless book feels as fresh and exciting as the day it was first published. Every reader will fall in love with cooking all over again.
This twenty-fifth anniversary edition is enriched with full-color photographs throughout. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say The Silver Palate Cookbook is a classic with wonderful, clearly written, and easy-to-follow recipes, plus attractive photos and illustrations. Goodreads readers echo that it feels charming and nostalgic, with several noting that the recipes are approachable and the book is a strong reference for entertaining and classic dishes. Review blogs describe it as a timeless kitchen staple with recipes that are rich, flavorful, and inspiring, especially for hosts who enjoy vintage-style entertaining.
One Amazon review snippet also notes that some recipes can require substitutions outside the U.S., while a few readers mention the book is especially best for special occasions rather than everyday healthy cooking. Overall, the sentiment is strongly positive: people praise its reliability, style, and the enduring appeal of signature dishes like Chicken Marbella.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Workman Publishing Company |
| Publication date | April 9, 2007 |
| Edition | Anniversary |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 452 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0761145974 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0761145974 |
| Item Weight | 2.73 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7 x 1 x 10 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,539 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Gourmet Cooking (Books) #13 in Party Cooking #84 in Celebrity & TV Show Cookbooks |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,475) |
