Flavored Oils: 50 Recipes for Cooking with Infused Oils

by Michael Chiarello, Penelope Wisner (Contributor), Daniel Proctor (Photographer)

This elegant and practical cookbook reveals how oils enhanced with the essence of herbs, spices, fruits, and vegetables captured at their peak can add an aromatic, gourmet touch to practically any dish. Low in saturated fats and easy to use, flavored oils make healthful alternatives to mayonnaises and sauces in everything from marinades and vinaigrettes to appetizers and entrees. Written by Michael Chiarello, renowned chef and creator of a popular line of infused oils, Flavored Oils presents a dazzling array of tempting recipes, from a heady Rosemary and Roasted Lemon Marinade to a delicate Beet Salad with Tarragon and Orange Oil to a savory Pork Tenderloin with Molasses, Bacon, and Porcini Vinaigrette. Brimming with inventive ideas and lavishly illustrated with full-color photographs, this unique volume makes a welcome companion for the home cook, as well as a lovely gift.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Cooking

96 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1995

About the author

Michael Chiarello was an award-winning chef and owner of critically acclaimed Bottega restaurant in the Napa Valley. He made his mark by combining his Southern Italian roots with the distinctive hallmarks of Napa Valley living. From his earliest childhood experiences – created around his mother’s California kitchen with his extended Italian family of butchers, cheesemakers and ranchers -Michael Chiarello dreamed of becoming a chef one day. Decades later, he had realized his dream, and much more.

Upon graduating from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA), Michael began to shape his career into what he would become: an acclaimed chef, highly-rated vintner, culinary & lifestyle trends pioneer, noted author, and Emmy®-winning television host on Food Network and Cooking Channel. Throughout his achievements, he incorporated his passion for seasonal, sustainable living – and the artisan purveyors who make it possible – into his endeavors. His unique perspective on good food & healthy living, spiced with a dose of old-world charm, inspired friends and family to create meaningful memories around their table. His passion for a food-centric life was shared with his fans, restaurant guests, television viewers and Napa Valley visitors alike.

Reviews

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Everything looks REALLY good, but the time and effort it would take to make these oils would be better spent just purchasing them. There are excellent specialty stores that make these oils.