Long before Food Network crowned Iron Chef Bobby Flay "the king of the grill," he had his own restaurant called the Mesa Grill and finally after fifteen years has put the restaurant's recipe secrets in a book. Most have been the classics on the menu since the beginning and a few new ones added on later. There are 150 recipes, all extremely tempting and most of them with a Southwestern kick. He imparts plenty of "chef secrets" into this book....like how not to overcook fish and shellfish and the right herbs and spices, relishes, vinaigrettes, glazes and sauces and more to maximize the flavor of food. If you are a Bobby Flay fanatic, then this is your cookbook!
Bobby Flay is the master of southwest rubs, sauces and flavors. We had borrowed this book from the library, tried and few of the recipes, and HAD to have our own copy. It will not disappoint. His dishes take a bit of prep but they are well worth it. The book itself if a pleasure to read through, colorful and appetizing. Thanks to ebay we got a good price.
This book has loads of items straight off the current menu of mesa grill. Now not only can you dine and have a wonderful meal but you can make it again yourself. It's definately a fan for those who enjoy southwestern food.
GREAT BOOK, GOOD SELLER A+++, MY FRIEND HAD THIS BOOK AND COOKED SOME GREAT EATS FROM IT, WILL BUY HIS NEW BOOK THAT COME OUT ON APRIL 29. BOBBY FLAY A WONDER IN FOOD
If you have ever been to the Mesa Grill restaurant, you'll be extremely satisfied 10x over because it contains way more recipes than on the menu, with REALLY nice full color pages, and so many unique and creative dishes! My favorite is the bbq duck in the blue corn pancake (I recommend doing that one first!!)
Who doesn't LOVE Bobby Flay?! This is a fabulous book. He begins w/ a list of his "building block" ingredients w/ an explanation of each, including the different chilies he uses (very helpful for me). These are recipes from his famous restaurants. The ingredients are not hard to find, however, some may not be what you are used to looking for. The ingredients are not lengthy for each recipe & not time-consuming to prepare. Most dishes have WONDERFUL glossy color pictures that make your mouth water! The glossy pages are great...ever get discouraged with a cookbook w/ no pics & dry/rough pages??? This is a winner. It MIGHT intimidate a new beginner though. I would say the intermediate cook would be very comfortable with it. A+++++!!!