Book Description
For years, Paul Newman and his longtime buddy A. E.
Hotchner filled old wine bottles with their homemade salad
dressing to give to friends as Christmas gifts. Reasoning
that what was good enough for their pals was good enough for
the public, they formed Newman's Own to sell the dressing.
Their entrepreneurial adventure was a smashing success; to
date, Newman's Own products have generated more than $100
million in after-tax profits, all of which have been donated
to charitable and educational causes.
In that same generous spirit, Newman, Hotchner, their
families, and friends now share more than 125 of their
favorite recipes with you. From simple to sophisticated,
these dishes are imaginative and delicious, and while some
use Newman's Own products, you can substitute your favorite
brand of salsa, salad dressing, or spaghetti sauce without a
problem. Some dishes are Newman household favorites, like The
Newmanburger, Joanne's Cereal, and Nell Newman's Cauliflower
and Parmesan Soup with Essence of Lemon. Some are
contributions from friends, like Robert Redford's Lamb Chili
with Black Beans, Julia Roberts's Fresh Peach Crisp, Matthew
Broderick's Grilled T-bone Steak with Sweet Onion Marmalade
and Campfire Mustard Sauce, and Whoopi Goldberg's Big Bad Ass
Beef Ribs. There are winners from the Newman's Own/Good
Housekeeping recipe contest, Sundance's Salsa Steak in a
Sack, Towering Inferno Creole Posole, Paul's Picture Show
Popcorn Crunch, and Sockarooni Orange Kiss-Me Cake among
them.
Illustrated with wonderfully candid photographs and
illuminated by Newman's own trenchant observations, Newman's
Own Cookbook is a treat for the eye and the palate.
