Opulent Nosh

"Opulent Nosh encapsulates foodie-scholar extraordinaire Ken Albala's adventuresome approach to enhancing, elevating, and sometimes transforming the casual preparation and cooking of simple dishes from the familiar everyday to what could seem exotic. The content is authentic Albala, who cooks and noshes on this high level daily, and his writing conveys his unique sensibility with humor and elan. This cookbook, international in scope and targeted to people who like to cook, demonstrates thoroughly that world foods and fare are now American, because of globalization, travel, and immigration. More than 150 original recipes are organized by type of staple (eggs) to sandwich forms (breads, bagels, wraps), pizzas, and tacos to stuffed dishes, pancakes and waffles, to muffins and biscuits, to bowls. Although many of the dishes have traditional names, the recipes call for the opulent treatment: incorporating unexpected ingredients and techniques to achieve unforgettable flavor combinations and attractive and delicious eating experiences. Most dishes have an accompanying color photo. All recipes have been tested for at-home creativity"--