Dressings and Marinades
Classic and novel ways to enliven every dish
by Hilaire Walden
Chartwell Books, Inc., 1996, Edison
CONDITION:
Good (G). Hardcover. The covers and boards are in fair condition, showing minor dents, rubbing, and scratches. The spine is in very good condition with a bumped head, a bumped tail, and minor rubbing. Hinges and joints remain in good condition. The text block and pages are in good condition. Endpapers are in good condition. The dust jacket is in fair condition, exhibiting significant edgewear, moderate rubbing, creasing, tears, and attached sticker(s).
ATTRIBUTES:
Illustrated edition. Hardcover. In dust jacket. Bound in cloth over boards.
DESCRIPTION:
Dressings and Marinades by Hilaire Walden is a comprehensive culinary guide dedicated to transforming everyday meals through creative flavor combinations. The book explores a wide spectrum of culinary techniques, focusing heavily on crafting both traditional favorites, such as classic Caesar, blue cheese, and green goddess dressings, and innovative low-calorie options tailored for health-conscious cooks. Additionally, it features dedicated sections on marinades designed to elevate and enliven otherwise ordinary dishes.
Author Hilaire Walden has written numerous culinary works and recipe collections, contributing accessible and targeted guides to home cooking. Her approach generally emphasizes practical, flavorful execution, making specialized components of cooking approachable for everyday home kitchens. This particular volume reflects a focused look at how simple additions of oils, vinegars, herbs, and spices can entirely recast the profile of salads and cooked meals alike.
Within the broader context of culinary literature, specialized recipe books of this nature gained significant popularity as home cooks sought to expand their repertoires beyond basic meal preparation. For collectors of culinary ephemera and specialized cookbooks, the title represents a snapshot of late-twentieth-century dietary trends, particularly the growing interest in lighter, healthful eating paired with gourmet flair. Its detailed breakdown of endless ingredient combinations makes it a functional and interesting reference piece for culinary enthusiasts.
FLASHBACK TO 1996 WHEN THIS BOOK WAS PUBLISHED:
When this book was published in 1996, the world witnessed the historic handover of Kowloon as British sovereignty over Hong Kong neared its end, alongside the birth of Dolly the sheep, the first mammal cloned from an adult cell. Locally in Edison, New Jersey, the town buzzed with the bustling expansion of its corporate parks and the quiet suburban rhythms of a rapidly digitizing America. Meanwhile, cultural landscapes shifted as the music world mourned the tragic murder of Tupac Shakur and readers eagerly embraced David Foster Wallace's sprawling postmodern masterpiece, *Infinite Jest*.
Page Count: 128
Location: BRN-1-4-3-004