At home with Magnolia : classic American recipes from the owner of the Magnolia Bakery

Allysa Torey’s Magnolia Bakery in New York City is __the__ place to get all-American sweet treats, like their famous pastel frosted cupcakes. But at her country home in upstate New York, Allysa cooks a lot more than desserts. Now, in this full-color cookbook, she shares more than 90 of her favorite recipes for everyday meals—and invites you to experience the delights of country living, Allysa Torey–style.

allysa Torey’s Magnolia Bakery In New York City Is The Place To Get All-american Sweet Treats, Like Their Famous Pastel Frosted Cupcakes. But At Her Country Home In Upstate New York, Allysa Cooks A Lot More Than Desserts. Now, In This Full-color Cookbook, She Shares More Than 90 Of Her Favorite Recipes For Everyday Meals—and Invites You To Experience The Delights Of Country Living, Allysa Torey–style.

publishers Weekly

this Cheery Cookbook Celebrates The Timeless Appeal Of Homemade Chicken And Chocolate Cake On The Kitchen Table. Torey, Owner Of The Magnolia Bakery And Author Of The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook And More From Magnolia, Has Built Her Culinary Career On Simple, Classic Recipes. Here The Focus Moves Away From Cookies And Cupcakes (recently Namedropped In A Saturday Night Live Sketch) To The Dishes She Makes In Her Own Home In Upstate New York. Colorful Photographs Depict Torey, Her Partner And Collie Dogs In Their Country-style House Amid Vintage Textiles And Tableware. Torey Is A Believer In Fresh, Seasonal Eating. Her Homey, Elemental Dishes Span The Seasons, From Light Summery Eggplant With Red And Yellow Cherry Tomato Sauce To An Autumnal Butternut Squash Soup With Apple And Onion. Dinners Are Divided Up Into No-fuss Weekday And More Complicated Weekend Categories. She's Also Included The Formulas For Two Of Her Famous Cupcakes: Chocolate With Butterscotch Frosting And Orange Vanilla. Torey Goes Easy On The Text, Offering Minimal Instruction, But These Are Straightforward Recipes To Follow, And The Result Is A Tasty Blend Of Nostalgia And Innovation. (oct.) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

"After writing two dessert books, I'm really happy to finally put together a collection that includes not only desserts but a lot of my favorite savory food recipes that I've been copying down for friends and dinner guests for years. Many of the recipes in this book are things I learned to cook as a child and I'm still making today. But I'm also always experimenting with new ideas and different combinations of ingredients. The recipes I've gathered here reflect the all-American sensibilities of my bakery and my home. My style is the same whether I'm making something sweet or savory?simple steps, fresh ingredients, and classic combinations.?Allysa Torey" -- publisher website (November 2006)