Modern hospitality
Subtitle: simple recipes with Southern charm
By: Whitney Miller
Publisher: Rodale; Distributed to the trade by Macmillan
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 172
ISBN-13: 9781609613525
Subjects: Entertaining; American Cooking; Southern style; Television cooking shows
Other titles: Masterchef (Television program)
Description: "Known by TV viewers as the Mississippi belle whose demure demeanor belied nerves of steel and true culinary skill, America watched Whitney Miller crush the competition and become the first winner of MasterChef Season 1. Now Whitney's long-awaited dream of writing her first cookbook has come true as she shares her favorite recipes and entertaining secrets in Modern Hospitality.As a little girl in small-town Mississippi, Whitney grew up cooking at the elbows of true masters of Southern cuisine: her mother, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers. From the secret to making perfect, flaky biscuits to the art of whipping up Sunday supper for a crowd, Whitney not only learned how to create much-loved dishes for friends and family but also discovered the most essential ingredient for any meal: hospitality. In Modern Hospitality, Whitney offers a fresh take on classic dishes passed down throughout generations of Southern women. In addition to providing more than 75 original recipes that showcase regional ingredients and authentic flavors, Whitney also shares her stories of family, tradition, and suggestions for effortless entertaining. Bring a taste of the South into your home with dishes like Oven-Fried Catfish, Shrimp and Sausage with Grits Souffle;, Mississippi Cheesesteak, and Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Blondies. With recipes this simple, elegant, and delicious, it's easy to turn any occasion into something special. "--
Notes: "From the winner of Season 1 MasterChef."

Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Rise and shine; title: Party starters; title: Soups, salads, and sandwiches; title: Sides and grains; title: Elegant entrées; title: Sweet rewards; title: Chic sips; title: Whitney's essentials.