New Classic Family Dinners

A sumptuous collection of the best "Family Dinner Night" recipes from Mark Peel′s award–winning Los Angeles restaurant, Campanile "Like our regular Campanile menus, Monday night family dinner menus are seasonal. Sometimes they revolve around a holiday, sometimes around an ingredient that′s in season for a short time, sometimes around a type of food, such as shellfish. My inspiration for the menu is usually an idea for the main dish, and this sets the tone for the meal. Some menus are thematic. Often I′ll have a craving for a comforting American or European family dish, like pot au feu, coq au vin, roast beef, seven–hour leg of lamb, or a more low–brow comfort food classic like tuna noodle casserole (but we make it with homemade tuna confit, creamy béchamel sauce, and the highest–quality Gruyère cheese)." — Mark Peel "This book of simple, delicious recipes brings us to our senses and back to the table with our kids!" — Alice Waters, Chez Panisse "Here is a collection of recipes that will make you want to cook at home every night. Mark Peel has revitalized our favorite classic dishes, bringing them up to date with the best ingredients possible in the style of a great cook." — Wolfgang Puck "When you pull back the curtain on any great chef,what you find is a person with a true passion and love for food. Mark′s enthusiasm for his craft comes across on every page of New Classic Family Dinners . I hopethis collection of recipes finds its way into yourfamily dinner repertoire." — Tom Colicchio