February 03, 2004

By: Arnold Cook
Website: http://www.1st-in-kitchens.com

Four Signature Recipes Perfect For Holiday Entertaining

The holidays are filled with friends, family and entertaining. Now, to make the season even more special, one of the nation’s most talked about chefs – Michael Lachowicz of Le Francais Restaurant in Wheeling, Ill. – has partnered with the California Pistachio Commission to create signature recipes that are sure to wow guests at your next holiday get-together. Chef Lachowicz, known for his spirited haute cuisine and unpretentious approach to fine French dining, regularly adds California Pistachios to his unique dishes because of their versatility and delicious flavor.

Holiday cooking, like fine French cuisine, is about celebrating full-flavors and satisfying the palette, said Chef Lachowicz formerly owner of 4-star Les Deux Gros in Glen Ellyn, Ill. Pistachios are one of my favorite ingredients to showcase in my cooking because of their complexity and unique texture as well as their intense, deep flavor.

Guests will savor each of the four signature recipes Chef Lachowicz developed especially for holiday entertaining that can be found at www.pistachios.org.

We are thrilled to be working with Chef Michael Lachowicz of Le Francais to showcase some exquisite French recipes featuring California Pistachios, said Karen Reinecke, President of the California Pistachio Commission. Everyone loves pistachios – in recipes, served at fine restaurants or simply eaten by the handful.

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Arnold Cook is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.1st-in-kitchens.com.  Everything for your kitchen to make it look great and make cooking a whole lot easier.