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At Home with the Biggest Names in Food This incredible, never-before-assembled collection of recipes offers a rare and exciting glimpse into the private home kitchens of 75 culinary superstars as they prepare show-stopping meals for their own last-minute guests in an hour or less. For example, Curtis Stone whips up delicious Charcoal-Grilled Rib Eye Steaks & Boccolini, while Stephanie Izard prepares a fabulous Stir-Fried Eggplant and Sesame Cucumber Salad. For her choice, Naomi Pomeroy makes a mouthwatering Pasta Amatriciana. These aren't complicated, fussy recipes. They're stress-free dishes the chefs fall back on to impress those closest to them -- and ones you can easily duplicate in your own home kitchen. With more than 180 personal recipes, secret tips, inside advice, beverage pairings, and music playlists -- plus gorgeous full-color photos -- you're set up for success no matter the occasion.
About the Author
Maria Isabella is an award-winning writer, author, and culinary instructor who enjoys cooking...loves baking even more...and is happy to share her knowledge with others. Which is why she enjoys contributing as a focus group member and recipe tester for Bon Appetit magazine, America's Test Kitchen, Betty Crocker Kitchen, General Mills, and Pillsbury.
Maria possesses a degree in Communication from Cleveland State University. She is also a proud member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, the James Beard Foundation, and Les Dames d'Escoffier.
Maria lives in Cleveland with her husband of 35 years, Joseph. She has five grown children, two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, and five adorable grandchildren who love anything she makes in her kitchen -- especially her blueberry pancakes.
To learn more, visit her website at www.maria-isabella.com or follow her blog at www.MariasBitsAndPieces.com.
