Heather Christo's Generous Table: Easy & Elegant Recipes through the Seasons
Heather Christo is a fantastic chef . . . but most of all, she has a beautiful soul, which has clearly been poured into every page, every word, every photo of her gorgeous book. Reading it makes me want to cook every recipe, attend every party . . . and, well, I'd pretty much like to live with her! I love every morsel of this book. (Ree Drummond, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks)This book is a genuine representation of the fabulousness that is Heather Christo. Not only does she provide elegant yet simple dishes and stunning photography, she welcomes you into her kitchen and makes you feel right at home. I am blown away at the beauty and creativity—it makes me want to crawl inside each page! (Jessica Merchant, How Sweet It is)At the mere mention the word "picnic," my ears perk up. So when I was flipping through Heather Christo's Generous Table and came across a menu plan for a lakeshore picnic, I knew I'd have to make at least one recipe from her spread. Add an early and bountiful cherry season to the mix — my local farmers market suddenly became overrun with them last week — and it was settled. Quinoa salad with cherries and feta would make it to my table, and soon. Thankfully, Christo's palate is spot-on. Juicy cherries play off salty feta like old friends. Add grassy parsley, sharp minced shallot, and nutty toasted almonds to the mix, and the result is a hearty grain-based salad perfect for picnics, brown-bag lunches, or just because. As long as cherries keep finding their way into my farmers market tote, this delightful dish will be on my table. (Nicole PerryYumSugar, 5/17/13)I’m quite convinced that Heather Christo may very well be Coco Chanel reincarnated. (Aida Mollenkamp, Keys to the Kitchen6/18/13)The book, beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs by Jim Henkens and Christo, is a winner, brimming with lots of ideas for easy entertaining. A definite keeper. (Cheramie SonnierThe Advocate, 6/26/13)The Perfect Pink Confection for a Summer AfternoonStrawberry buttercream frosting and freshly sliced strawberries sandwiched between two layers of tart lemon cake make for a dessert that tastes remarkably similar to a glass of pink lemonade—and that's just a liiiittle more indulgent. The recipe, from Heather Christo's Generous Table, includes fresh lemon zest, fresh lemon juice and a cup of buttermilk (the acid in the dairy helps tenderize the gluten in the batter, so the cake has a softer texture). (Lynn Andrianio.com, 7/10/13)