Welcome to My Kitchen: A New York Chef Shares His Robust Recipes and Secret Techniques
Valenti introduces himself as a New York City chef "not known for one particular restaurant, but [who has] cooked in several prominent ones." Actually, this is somewhat outdated, because he recently opened his own restaurant, Ouest, on Manhattan's Upper West Side, and it has received rave reviews and been packed from the start. In any case, he is known for hearty, flavorful cooking, with an emphasis on roasted, braised, and grilled foods: Charred Lamb Salad with Lentils, Roasted Sea Bass with Wilted Kale, and, of course, his Braised Lamb Shanks, which are famous. He and coauthor Friedman have adopted a relaxed tone, suitable for the comfort food Valenti likes so much, and they have attempted to make the recipes as accessible as possible, with helpful tips and suggestions for advance preparation throughout. For area libraries and other larger collections.Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.