David Venable has made a name for himself as QVC's foodie extraordinaire. With his gregarious, fun-loving personality, he welcomes 3.5 million fans into his on-air kitchen for a culinary feast on his twice-weekly program, In the Kitchen with David.ย Combining his love for Southern cooking and know-how in the kitchen, he has released his debut cookbook, IN THE KITCHEN WITH DAVID: QVC'S RESIDENT FOODIE PRESENTS COMFORT FOODS THAT TAKE YOU HOME. With 150 delectable recipes, he invites cooks of all levels of expertise to embrace the welcoming flavors of Southern comfort food.
The vibrant book is divided into 12 categories ranging from appetizers, casseroles and one-pot dishes, to desserts. Peppered throughout are Dishin' with David tips that help make the recipes even better. The short vignettes included in the book allow David's fans a delightful peek into his colorful life. The book also includes a special forward written by the queen of Southern cooking herself, Paula Dean. With that kind of endorsement, the recipes have to be good!
As for the recipes, I cooked my way through the book in order to highlight what I think are the best three dishes. The meat loaf with mashed potato topping is my #1 pick. The whipped potato crust baked on top of the moist meatloaf is absolutely divine. My second favorite is the cheddar-ham cups. Simple, delicious, and a crowd-pleaser, these bite-size appetizers are just the right size for a hungry bunch of teenagers. My third favorite is the shrimp and sausage jambalaya. With the perfect blend of spices, this dish is sure to put a smile on your family's faces. Overall, if you are looking for a user-friendly cookbook that would make a great gift this holiday season, I highly recommend IN THE KITCHEN WITH DAVID.
David Venable will be the first to tell you: He loves his
food. And as the beloved host of QVCโs popular program,
In the Kitchen with David,ยฎ heโs put that passion on
mouthwatering display, welcoming some of the greatest names
in the food world. But Venableโs own culinary skillsโhoned
in the Carolina kitchens of his mother and grandmothersโare
nothing short of remarkable and tantalizing.
Now, in his anticipated debut cookbook, Venable shares 150
delicious recipes of hearty, easy-to-make, comforting
dishes. In the Kitchen with David covers everything
from appetizers and breads to soups and salads to main
courses and sides, as well as his lifelong love of bacon
(The Divine Swine!). Youโll get ideas for quick
Monday-to-Friday dinners, let-it-cook-all-weekend suppers,
savory breakfasts and brunches, cocktail party fun, game-day
eats, and family reunion feasts. And of course, no
Southern-influenced cookbook is complete without a little
something sweet. Venableโs favorites include
Party Starters: White Bean and Sun-Dried Tomato Dip,
Chicken Nachos, Cheddar-Broccoli Poppers with Ranch Dipping
Sauce, Cheesy Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Supporting
Players: Summer Squash Fritters with Garlic Dipping
Sauce, Scrumptious Hush Puppies, Momโs โBrownedโ Rice, Sweet
Potato-Pineapple Casserole Main Events: Breaded
Pork Cutlets, Chicken Marsala, Braised Beef Short Ribs, Low
Country Boil Sweet, Sweet Gratification: Deep
Dish Apple Pie, Flourless Chocolate Cake, Banana Pudding
Cheesecake, Peach Cobbler
Loaded with
gorgeous photographs, helpful โDishinโ with Davidโ tips, and
personal anecdotes, In the Kitchen with David
encourages you and your family to gather around the
dinner table for great meals and, more important, great
memories. After all, the portions are generous; the options
are limitless.
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