CHICAGO COOKS - A Les Dames d'Escoffier Chicago Cookbook

A 25 Year Retrospective of the Chicago culinary scene, with menus, recipes, and entertaining tips. The perfect gift for ANY Chicago Foodie. The tale of how Chicago was transformed from a heartland stronghold of meat, potatoes, and ethnic favorites to one of the country's (if not the world's) culinary centers told through the eyes of a unique group of women (all leaders in the food and dining business) tell how the Chicago food scene grew and evolved; their survey includes dining highlights like Charlie Trotter's and Frontera Grill, the rise of new ethnic cuisines from around the world, and the proliferation of shops, markets, and classes serving the ever more sophisticated home cook.

Includes over 75 recipes- some traditional Chicago classics (which include world-famous dishes like Shrimp de Jonghe and Chicken Vesuvio, among many others), and some arranged into menus tailored for entertaining- and each includes wine suggestions. 208 pages with color photographs.

About Les Dames d'Escoffiere: Les Dames d'Escoffier Chicago is part of an international and invitational group of women leaders in food, beverage, and hospitality, whose mission is education, advocacy, and philanthropy. The Chicago chapter is one of the largest and celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2007. Proceeds from the sale of the book are donated to the Community Kitchens Program of The Greater Chicago Food Depository.