Back when he was working in Michelin-starred kitchens in Alsace, running his own fi ne dining room on West Broadway, and beating Chef Masaharu Morimoto on Iron Chef America, Rob Feenie's food was not something you'd try making at home.
He can still cook like that - and continues to sweep cooking competitions to prove it - but these days he's better known for creating addictive, approachable dishes for Cactus Club restaurants.
In Rob Feenie's Casual Classics: Everyday Recipes for Family and Friends, he shares the secrets to his favourite dishes; and happily for those of us who aren't formally trained chefs, it's food that is doable by home cooks. That's not to say that these recipes are basic - many require several steps, but Feenie has thoroughly explained what is needed for success. Rob Feenie's Casual Classics is available at book stores now; $29.95.
