"Caprial's Cafe Favorites" by Caprial Pence. Published by Ten Speed Press, first printing 1994.

"Caprial has shown viewers of her TV series the surprisingly simple steps to making everything from the elegant Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Apple Curry Sauce and Triple Chocolate Hazelnut Torte to simpler fare, like Pesto Pizza or Asian Vegetable Soup."

Here are more than 130 favorites from Caprial's show and restaurant, recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, desserts, and more. All featuring the easy to follow instructions, easy to find ingredients, and handy menu suggestions that make cooking with Caprial such a joy.

A special section covers the rewarding "basics" that few home cooks even think of making anymore - things like salsa, roasted garlic, mayonnaise, and creme fraiche - all simpler to prepare than you might expect, and immeasurably tastier than store-bought.

This collection is filled with the kind of cooking that can be prepared in a hurry for a quiet, intimate meal, or delight a dinner party with its variety and spohistication...and either way, you get all the credit.

152 page hard cover book in good condition, no rips, tears, or writing with a nice dust jacket.