Welcome to The Sunset Cookbook


an exciting and enticing collection of more than 1,000 recipes selected from Sunset magazine For generations, the editors of Sunset magazine have been sharing their secrets for easy, ingredient-driven recipes with millions of readers. Now, a new generation of home cooks across the country can explore and enjoy the innovative recipes that have helped transform the way Americans cook and eat.


The Sunset Cookbook, the first masterwork collection of more than 1,000 recipes selected, retested, and updated from Sunset magazine, represents the best of casual American cooking—inspired by local ingredients, created by smart cooks, and infused with the flavors of diverse cultural influences.


Covering everything from appetizers to preserves and pickles to wine, Sunset offers a unique approach to fresh eating on every page. From an entire section devoted to outdoor cookery to a treasure trove of recipes for handheld food, The Sunset Cookbook shows how even the simplest techniques can produce fabulous results.


Featuring fresh, creative, simple, healthy cooking, The Sunset Cookbook brings you the regional specialties that have become American favorites—and much more. Inside you’ll find:


• More than 1,000 recipes that capture the bounty and culinary creativity of the West • Reality-tested recipes that ensure delicious results—tested by food editors in the Sunset test kitchen and by home cooks • Make-ahead advice that makes meal and party planning a snap • Nutritional data for every recipe • Quick Tips with info on timesaver shortcuts, techniques, and ingredients • Extensive wine advice, including how to pair wine with food


contents


20 | appetizers & first courses 70 | cocktails & other drinks 86 | soups, stews & chili 130 | salads 170 | sandwiches, burritos & pizza 204 | pasta, noodles & grains 236 | vegetables on the side 276 | vegetarian mains 300 | fish & shellfish 352 | poultry & stuffing 398 | meats 432 | the fire outside 522 | muffins, rolls & breads 562 | breakfast & brunch 590 | cookies, bars & candies 622 | cakes 644 | pies, tarts & fruit desserts 672 | puddings, trifles & frozen delights 708 | preserves & pickles 726 | getting to know Western wines


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“Recipes you can trust, with a simple, straightforward approach.” —Guy Fieri


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