Rancho La Puerta Cookbook

by Bill Wavrin

Just a few miles south of the border in Baja, the Rancho La Puerta spa has been attracting guests to its tranquil environment and renowned program for more than fifty-five years.  But after mountain hikes timed to watch the sunrise, stretch-and-tone classes, and massages, what guests look forward to most is the stunning spa cuisine created by chef Bill Wavrin.

The breakfast buffet features the spa's famous Rancho La Puerta Granola, Persian Pancakes, and Banana Bran Muffins.  Leisurely lunches on the patio bring Curried Carrot Soup with Dill or Lentil and Sun-dried Tomato Salad.  And dinner selections include Enchiladas with Salsa Mexicana, Pasta with Shiitake Mushrooms and Moroccan Lemons, or Butternut Squash with Mushrooms.

Now, everyone can prepare these unique low-fat, high-flavor dishes at home.  Inspired by the vibrant flavors of the Southwest and northern Mexico, with a sprinkling of other international cuisines, The Rancho La Puerta Cookbook is the next best thing to spending a sun-drenched week at the spa.

Genres: Cookbooks

288 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 1998

Reviews

[Meretean · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm a visual person, so I find a cookbook with no photos uninspiring.
I can't comment on any of the recipes as I haven't tried any.

[Eireanne · Rating 2 out of 5]

When I saw this in the bookstore years ago, I was eager to try out all the recipes. Now...not so much. If there's anything in it I am interested in trying to prepare, I can just look up the information online. Sad to say, but true.