Ad Hoc at Home: Family-Style Recipes

The preeminent chef Thomas Keller showcases dishes that can be made every day (and not just for special occasions). 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 all shot in beautiful full color.