November Thrifty Finds - Week 2 #1 Neiman Marcus and The Masters

Pure & Simple, published in 1991. This is the second cookbook from Neiman Marcus, with the first being published in 1949 when there was only one store in operation. The recipes in this edition were solicited from their In-Circle customers, a select group of the most loyal and consist shoppers (i.e.  their big spenders). A portion of the book's proceeds were donated to a charity selected by each contributor. 

Recipes were gathered from around the United States and the world as there are now 25 store locations (at least at the time of publication). A few of the dishes originate from restaurants located inside  the stores.

In addition to the recipes which cover appetizers, soups & salads, entrées, pasta, vegetables, breads and desserts, there is also a section on menu planning.

One recipe I am excited to try is the Chicken Versailles, a chicken breast stuffed with sautéed eggplant and shrimp.

Second Round, published in 1988.  This is a follow-up to the wildly successful cookbook also put out by the Junior League of Augusta - Tea Time at the Masters - which was first printed in 1977 and has sold 190,00 copies  with 9 printings. The subtitle appropriately enough is Tea Time at at the Masters 2: A Gallery of Classic Recipes. 

The dishes represented include appetizers & beverages, breads, cheese & eggs, soups & salads, entrées, vegetables and of course, desserts.

I have earmarked a super easy recipe for Chicken Marsala as well as a Bread Pudding recipe from the Greenbrier Hotel (located in West Virginia). Weirdly there are TWO recipes for SWAN (!!) or if you are unable to obtain a SWAN, goose is an acceptable substitute.