





Les Dames d’Escoffier New York Cookbook: Stirring the Pot
Authors Silvia Baldini and Sharon Franke showcase seventy-six family recipes and pairings by Pascaline Lepeltier, MOF, and include a dedication by Lidia Bastianich to LDNY founder Carol Brock and a forward by Carla Hall.
From Lidia's "Cavatappi with Asparagus and Spinach Pesto" or Ellie Krieger's recipe "Family Favorite Minestrone” to a stunning "Radicchio Salad with Radish, Basil, and Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette" by Chef Melissa Rodriguez of a two-star Michelin restaurant, there’s a recipe for every occasion and for every skill level.
Discover the dishes and recipes that some of the most heralded women in the food business, in the greatest food city cook when they are in their own home kitchens.
Authors Silvia Baldini and Sharon Franke showcase seventy-six family recipes and pairings by Pascaline Lepeltier, MOF, and include a dedication by Lidia Bastianich to LDNY founder Carol Brock and a forward by Carla Hall.
From Lidia's "Cavatappi with Asparagus and Spinach Pesto" or Ellie Krieger's recipe "Family Favorite Minestrone” to a stunning "Radicchio Salad with Radish, Basil, and Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette" by Chef Melissa Rodriguez of a two-star Michelin restaurant, there’s a recipe for every occasion and for every skill level.
Discover the dishes and recipes that some of the most heralded women in the food business, in the greatest food city cook when they are in their own home kitchens.
Authors Silvia Baldini and Sharon Franke showcase seventy-six family recipes and pairings by Pascaline Lepeltier, MOF, and include a dedication by Lidia Bastianich to LDNY founder Carol Brock and a forward by Carla Hall.
From Lidia's "Cavatappi with Asparagus and Spinach Pesto" or Ellie Krieger's recipe "Family Favorite Minestrone” to a stunning "Radicchio Salad with Radish, Basil, and Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette" by Chef Melissa Rodriguez of a two-star Michelin restaurant, there’s a recipe for every occasion and for every skill level.
Discover the dishes and recipes that some of the most heralded women in the food business, in the greatest food city cook when they are in their own home kitchens.
About the Authors
Italian-born Silvia Baldini is an art director, a classically trained chef with NYC and London restaurant experience and a Chopped champion on Food Network. Silvia’s recipes and stories have been published in Food & Wine, Bon Appétit, Saveur, the New York Times, La Cucina Italiana and Forbes. Sharon Franke is a journalist and product tester specializing in kitchen equipment. Sharon began her culinary career by working as a cook and chef in New York City restaurants for seven years.
About Les Dames d’Escoffier New York
Les Dames d’Escoffier New York (LDNY) is an unparalleled collective of forward-thinking and successful female leaders in all sectors of the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Located in the most dynamic and competitive city in the world, Les Dames d’Escoffier New York (LDNY) is the founding and largest chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI), a 501c3 non-profit organization. Its mission is to advance and support aspiring professional women in food and beverage, as well as to champion critical industry issues. LDNY’s vision is guided by three objectives: Education, Advocacy and Philanthropy.
“When I read through the pages of “Stirring the Pot”, I was immediately struck by the incredibly accomplished women who are members of the New York chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier —literally every recipe reads like a culinary Who’s Who.”
“Anyone who wonders what the food pros cook at home will love this book. In Stirring the Pot, some of the biggest culinary names share the treasured dishes they serve their own families and guests along with their secrets for getting perfect results.”