Book Information: Simply Fresh

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Casual Dining at Home

by Jeff Morgan

Price: $25.00
ISBN-13: 9781449408268
ISBN-10: 1449408265
Format: Hardcover
Size: 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
Page Count: 216 pages

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Simply Fresh Reviews

simply fresh Simply Fresh ReviewsSimply Fresh, from cover to cover, is full of creative, inspired, easy-to-recreate recipes that I would expect to find at a very nice restaurant. Photography, particularly when it comes to food, is very important to me because it helps me create a visual goal. The food photography in this cookbook does not disappoint. Interspersed throughout these amazing fresh, gourmet recipes are the author’s tips on hosting successful gatherings, pairing wine with food, and much more. Unlike many cookbooks, there is an entire drink section, ideal for the foodie/entertainer. Even just from skimming through the cookbook for the very first time, I found numerous recipes I want to recreate for my family.” ––Rockin Mama http://bit.ly/wFyAQ4

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The Classic Burger

burger The Classic Burger­—From Simply Fresh/Andrews McMeel Publishing

It’s no accident that we take our burgers seriously. Nearly one out of every five diners at Ruby Tuesday orders one. That adds up to some 13 million burgers each year. A great burger should be plump, juicy, and flavor filled. At the restaurant, our burgers are prepared simply—seasoned only with salt and pepper—to showcase the rich, natural taste of the meat. They are typically dressed with roasted garlic mayonnaise, tomatoes, lettuce, onion slices, and dill pickles. We hold back on the ketchup, however, which is served on the side. Of course, we love ketchup as much as anyone, but we prefer to leave it up to our guests whether they want to add it. The same is true for mustard.

Serves 4

This burger is all about the beef. You can use any ground cut you like, but we recommend freshly ground beef chuck—the hamburger gold standard for most butchers. With about 20 percent fat content, chuck is still juicy and flavorful when it comes off the fire.

Roasted garlic mayonnaise (page 195) adds a special touch. But if you don’t have time to make it from scratch, any top-notch commercial mayonnaise will yield excellent results, with or without the garlic.
And if you’re enjoying your burgers with wine, look for a fruit-forward red like Zinfandel or Malbec. Rosé is a fine match for burgers, too. It has bright acidity and fruit flavors that can stand up to onion, mayonnaise, and ketchup. By extension, fruity Sangria (page 12) is also an excellent choice for your glass.

2 pounds ground beef (preferably chuck)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon canola oil, if cooking on the stovetop
Roasted garlic mayonnaise (page 195) or mayonnaise (page 194), or store-bought, for spreading
4 hamburger buns (such as ciabatta, potato, or English muffin), split and toasted
4 to 8 leaves butter or other green leaf lettuce
4 tomato slices
4 onion slices
8 round dill pickle slices (optional)
Ketchup, for serving (optional)

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California Club Quesadilla

salad California Club Quesadilla­— From Simply Fresh/Andrews McMeel Publishing

Quesadillas are Mexican-style pizzas. The cheese is the main attraction; it highlights the supporting cast of other ingredients—in this case, chicken, avocado, bacon, and tomato—all framed by two toasty fried corn tortillas. This is a great recipe for using up leftover chicken. But if you don’t have any in the refrigerator, you can pick up a boneless, skinless chicken breast at the market and quickly cook it on the stovetop.

Usually eaten as appetizers, quesadillas can also be a satisfying main course following a light salad, such as Mixed Baby Greens with Mustard Vinaigrette (page 72). Probably the best beverage choice is a cold beer, preferably a light lager. But iced tea or lemonade would make a fine option, as well.

Serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a main course

1 boneless, skinless raw chicken breast, or 3/4 cup cubed cooked chicken (1/4- to 1/2-inch cubes)
Salt
3 tablespoons canola oil, plus 1 tablespoon, if cooking chicken
4 slices bacon, cut in half crosswise
4 (8-inch) white corn tortillas
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
3 green onions, white part only, thinly sliced
1 medium ripe avocado, pitted (see Chef’s Tip, page 25), then peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 cup grated Swiss cheese
Sour cream, for garnish
Pico de Gallo (page 22), for garnish

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Good Friends, Good Food

simply fresh Good Friends, Good FoodFood is about fresh, simple, great-tasting ingredients. But it is also about so much more. The folks behind popular restaurant chain Ruby Tuesday remind us that food is about connecting and sharing. It is about being with friends and family, talking about our lives and what’s important to us. Whether you’re cooking a simple supper with your spouse, a summer lunch on the terrace, or a brunch with your buddies before the big game, Simply Fresh: Casual Dining at Home by Jeff Morgan can help you prepare fresh, great-tasting food for any occasion.

Simply Fresh brings the restaurant experience home. Ruby Tuesday’s founder, Sandy Beall, believes that the success of his restaurants comes from the love of making and sharing full-of-flavor dishes, prepared with the best ingredients, and served with gracious hospitiality.

Just like Ruby Tuesday, Simply Fresh offers a wide variety of recipes to please a broad audience. The recipes are uncomplicated and budget friendly, featuring a contemporary style of food that honors American culture and diversity without losing sight of its traditions. This easy-to-follow guide to casual dining at home features everything from American standards such as Slow-cooked Baby Back Ribs, Classic Burgers, and Fried Chicken with Gravy to gourmet Crab Cakes with Corn and Pineapple Chutney or Cowboy Sirloin with Red Chili Rub, to Carmelized Onions and Blue Cheese Butter, and Old Fashioned Apple Pie.

Aside from delicious food, part of every great dining experience is the flavorful drink that perfectly complements a meal. Simply Fresh also offers recipes for some of Ruby Tuesday’s most famous bar drinks, and most recipes come with a suggested wine pairing.

Ruby Tuesday strives to be a casual, welcoming restaurant where people can meet up with a friend, have a date, or sit down with family. Now, thanks to Simply Fresh, readers can experience the joys of restaurant dining in the comfort of their own homes.

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About Jeff Morgan and Ruby Tuesday

jmorgan About Jeff Morgan and Ruby TuesdayJeff Morgan is a veteran cookbook author, wine writer, and co-owner/winemaker at Covenant Wines in Napa Valley, where he lives. Ruby Tuesday is an iconic American brand that has been welcoming guests since 1972. There are now nearly 1,000 locations in the United States and around the world.

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