Cookbook Profile: The Big Book of Soups & Stews

The Big Book of Soups & Stews
262 Recipes for Serious Comfort Food

by Maryana Vollstedt

Big Book of Soups & Stews

Where the best-selling Big Book of Casseroles brought bubbling cheese and golden bread crumbs, Maryana Vollstedt's new cookbook The Big Book of Soups & Stews brings succulent meats, tender vegetables, and creamy, savory goodness with 262 comforting recipes for soups, chowders, and stews.

From a hot and hearty stew on a cold night to a cool, refreshing Vichyssoise for a sizzling afternoon, there's a recipe here for every occasion. Also included are nostalgic classics (like everyone's favorite Chicken Noodle Soup) as well as innovative new creations inspired by the cuisines of the world-from Thai Ginger Chicken to Mexican Seafood. with a wonderful selection of quick bread recipes and a pot full of tips and hints to help soup-makers hone their skills, The Big Book of Soups & Stews is the ultimate one-stop comfort food cookbook.

Enjoyed in every season, everywhere in the world, soups and stews satisfy-and so does this cookbook. The recipes found in this book are more than delicious. They are cozy, warming, and nurturing. Enjoy a hearty dish from any of the pages in The Big Book of Soups & Stews and enjoy the comforts of home.

About the Author

Maryana Vollstedt is the author of more than a dozen cookbooks, including The Big Book of Casseroles, What's for Dinner?, and Pacific Fresh, all from Chronicle Books. She lives in Eugene, Oregon.

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The Big Book of Soups & Stews
262 Recipes for Serious Comfort Food
by Maryana Vollstedt
Chronicle Books, January 2002
Paperback, $19.95
ISBN: 0-8118-3056-X
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