Ad Hoc at Home by Keller, Thomas; Cruz, Dave - 2009

New York: Artisan Books, 2009. First edition, first printing (full number line). Hardcover. Near fine copy in very good(+) jacket./very good +. Quarto in blue boards in black dust jacket; color illus.; 359 pp., 29 cm.; jacket is lightly edgeworn with most of it to spine ends: 1" closed tear to spine head and half-inch open tear to spine tail and 1" closed tear to upper fold of back jacket; jacket shows light signs of wear; o/w boards are clean; pages are clean, crisp, bright and free of marks and creases; a gently used copy. In English. || Contents: Becoming a better cook -- Poultry -- Meat -- Fish -- The accidental restaurant -- Soups -- Salads -- Veggies & sides -- Lifesavers -- Breads, crackers, cheese -- Desserts -- Basics. Abstract: "Invaluable lessons, secrets, tips and tricks--as well as charming personal anecdotes--accompany recipes for such classics as the best fried chicken, beef Stroganoff, roasted spring leg of lamb, hamburger, the crispiest fried fish, chicken soup with dumplings, potato hash with bacon and melted onions, and superlative grilled cheese sandwiches, apple fritters, buttermilk biscuits, relishes and pickles, cherry pie--200 recipes in all."