Lei Shishak - Beach House Dinners: Simple, Summer-Inspired Meals for Entertaining Year-Round

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Skyhorse and Skyhorse Publishing are registered trademarks of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc., a Delaware corporation. Visit our website at www.skyhorsepublishing.com. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data is available on file. Cover design by Laura Klynstra Cover photo credit: Lei Shishak Print ISBN: 978-1-5107-4779-1 Ebook ISBN: 978-1-5107-4780-7 Printed in China Also by Lei ShishakBeach House BakingBeach House BrunchFarm-to-Table DessertsLife takes you down many paths, but my favorite ones lead to the beach. Contents Welcome to the Beach House Welcome! Im so glad youre here! My guess is that youre reading this because, like me, you love good food and the beach. Whether you currently live by the beach or dream of being at one, get ready to be inspired by the evening meal recipes in Beach House Dinners: Simple, Summer-Inspired Meals for Entertaining Year-Round. Ive included eighty delectable recipes that I make at my beach house in Southern California, home to some of the worlds most beautiful beaches.

Im captivated every day by the dazzling beauty of the beaches near my home, and I want to share this with you through food. Each recipe in this book will inspire and transport you to beautiful places around the world, some of which you may already know and others that may be new. Either way, my hope is that, while making each recipe, youll become blissfully unaware of the distractions of everyday life and, in the end, you and your guests will melt into the joy of eating a great meal. Short on time? All the recipes are straightforward and hassle-free, leaving you plenty of time to relax, enjoy conversations on the beach, savor dips in the ocean, and bask in the warm sun. In some recipes, Ive indicated the steps that can be done either the night before or the morning of so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time at the beach. All eighty summer-inspired meals are listed in the RECIPES section.

I hope you get the chance to make each and every one, but to help you get started, Ive marked my personal favorites with a . See you at the beach. Lets Make Dinner According to the Oxford English Dictionary, dinner is the main meal of the day. What does main imply? Well, in my mind, it means its the one meal that we actually make time for these days. We gather in the kitchen, open a great cookbook (wink, wink), and see what ingredients we have in our pantry. Beach House Dinners: Simple, Summer-Inspired Meals for Entertaining Year-Round celebrates these moments. Beach House Dinners: Simple, Summer-Inspired Meals for Entertaining Year-Round celebrates these moments.

Id be remiss if I didnt mention the physical and mental benefits of having dinner. At the end of a long day, your body is likely deficient in vitamins and nutrients. A satisfying dinner provides the necessary nutritional requirements needed by your body, which leads to healthier brain function, improved digestion, and a better nights sleep, which we all could use more of these days. All of these lead to improved mental health and social development for all ages. After eating dinner, the average person wont consume more food for about ten hours. BEACH HOUSE PANTRY There are certain pantry staples I always keep on hand at the beach house. BEACH HOUSE PANTRY There are certain pantry staples I always keep on hand at the beach house.

Ive listed these items as well as those that youll need to make the recipes in this cookbook. SPICES Bay leaves Cajun seasoning Cayenne pepper Chili powder Cinnamon Cloves Coriander Creole seasoning Crushed red pepper Cumin Curry powder Dried basil Dried oregano Dried rosemary Dried thyme Garlic powder Garlic salt Ground ginger Italian seasoning Nutmeg Old Bay Onion salt Paprika Saffron Sesame seeds Sumac Turmeric DRY STORAGE Bread crumbs Beans Broth Canola oil Couscous Extra-virgin olive oil Farro Garlic Ginger Lentils Mirin Nuts Olive oil Onions Pan spray Pastas Peanut oil Potatoes Quinoa Rice Sesame oil Shallots Stock Tomato paste Tomato sauce Tomatoes COOL STORAGE Butter Capers Cheese Eggs Fresh herbs Ketchup Mango chutney Mayonnaise Mustards Ponzu sauce Soy sauce Worcestershire sauce BEACH HOUSE TOOLS AND GADGETSBlender I own a 6-cup model, which is sufficient for home cooking. Cast-iron pan Of all my pans, I use this one the most. It retains heat and imparts great flavor to food. Cherry pitter An inexpensive, handheld tool that will make pitting cherries fun. Cutting board I recommend using solid wood boards as they are the best for your knives. Digital scale Youll need a digital scale for the recipes in this book as both weight measurements are often used. Dutch oven This thick-walled cookware is great for long, slow cooking for tougher cuts of meats. Food processer A 3-cup food processor is fine for the recipes in this book. Garlic press This nifty tool efficiently crushes garlic cloves. Garlic press This nifty tool efficiently crushes garlic cloves.

Great for dishes in which you want a pronounced garlic flavor. Gas grill I prefer gas grills because I can control the heat and they are environmentally friendlier Grater I recommend purchasing a box grater with holes of multiple sizes. Half sheet tray