| CAPITAl CLASSICS celebrates the great tradition of entertaining in our nation s capital, where regional styles and internatioual cultures meet. For CAPITAL CLASSICS, the Junior League of Washington has constdted expe- rienced hostesses and leading chefs for their newest discoveries and long-time favorites. The 289 resulting recipes, from Cajun crawfish erouffee to Chinese black mushroom bisque and from calzone d Um- berto to Maryland crab cakes, reflect the city s culinary diversity. Elegant but not intricate, triple-tested for bome kitchens, each recipe suits busy schedules. A generous array of appetizers --lobster Benedict, smoked trout pate mozzarella in phyllo--proves enticing for any occasion. Chapters on soups, salads, pastas and vegetables, breads, and desserts offer innovative ways to complement the main course oi plan a lighter meal. Maincourses like flank steak fajitas and Tan-doori chicken, covered in chapters on sea.food, meats, and poultry, bring freshappeal to classic favorites. Accompanying photographs of placesettings, foods, interiors, and landmarksconvey Washington s graceful hospitality.Complete with suggested menus and a con-venient index, CAPITAL CLASSICS is aninvitation to exciting dining. |
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