Since 1999, this cookbook has gone through a couple of versions, a handful of phases, and hundreds of recipes. Now, with over 700 recipes, “Gourmet in a Day” will have everyone cooking — from beginner to advanced! By following our unique step by step instructions, beginner to advanced cooks will find it easy to make these delicious recipes!"
Our cookbook is now available for purchase on Amazon in paperback as an eBook.
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Beverages & Appetizers
Learn how to make a classic bloody mary, then spruce up your happy hour with mushrooms rockefeller, layered shrimp cocktail, and much more!
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Salads & Soups
Impress your dinner guests with a red roquefort dressing, our baby blue salad with raspberry vinagrette, avgolomono soup, and so much more!
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Entrées
For your meal’s centerpiece, try our recipes for shrimp and grits, chicken satay, beef wellington, and others that are sure to get your guests asking for seconds!
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Side Dishes
Complement your meals with amazing sides, such as fried green tomatoes, Delmonico potatoes, spanikopita, or watermelon rind pickles!
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Pastas
Because what’s more impressive than serving your guests homemade pasta? Learn our recipes for basic pasta dough, cannelloni, risotto bella, and more!
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Sauces
Go from good to great with a spectacular sauce! Our favorites include our #1 BBQ sauce, French onion gravy, and a classic Hollandaise Sauce.
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Breakfast, Breads & Sandwiches
Start your day off with some homemade croissants or Omelet Pescadero. Ready for lunch? Try your hand at a French Dip or a Southern Fried Chicken Burger!
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Desserts
Because everyone has room for dessert . . . learn recipes for our chocolate shadow cake, Scottish shortbread, amaretto cream pie, and more!
"This cookbook takes all the guesswork out of preparing food with excellence in presentation and goodness. These wonderfully delicious recipes are outlined in a unique format. You will know what to do and when to do it from start to finish. Just follow the steps! Novice in the kitchen? No problem. Following the logically sequenced steps, I made and baked cookies for the first time ever in my life. They were perfect and delicious. This cookbook makes cooking easy and fun. Check it out.”
— Tim I.
I like the way you organized this cookbook with “Steps” and “Utensils and Supplies” bracketing the ingredients in each delectable dish. It’s like a finely planned primer on how to create the very best of American foods. It will become a “bible” for cooks from the most experienced to the beginner who will not be overwhelmed by even the scariest-sounding dishes. Brava, my dear!
— Stanlay W.
“What a delight to receive an invitation to dine at Ellen's home! From perfect, petite, crunchy appetizers like her Tiropitas and Spanakopita triangles, to memorable desserts, usually in the form of delectable and stunningly decorated birthday cakes, Ellen coordinated and perfected each meal. I can still remember the taste of one of my favorite dishes, a refreshing tomato aspic, with its subtle alteration of flavoring. Ellen's a top chef, not just a cook!”
— Susan B.
I have been reading and enjoying your cookbook. It is unique and so easy to follow the recipes. Thank you for sharing your hard work with us.
— Judy N.