Ever wondered how your favorite restaurant makes that special dish you love so much? Have you tried to recreate it at home and it just wasn't the same? Vicki J. Caparulo persuaded New Jersey's favorite chefs to share their kitchen secrets in Great Dishes from New Jersey's Favorite Restaurants, so now you can make fabulous dishes right at home. The book showcases over 50 delicious pasta, meat, seafood, game meats, poultry, dessert, soup, and salad recipes from the best-loved eateries in New Jersey. Presented in an easy-to-use format, the book features dozens of mouthwatering color photographs by professional food photographer Steve Caparulo. Vicki Caparulo, a certified culinary professional, provides more than a simple list of ingredients and instructions. She shows you why the recipe works in a professional setting and how you can make it work at home. Some of the dishes are easy to prepare, others require a little more effort, but Vicki Caparulo has written the recipes carefully so almost anyone can be successful. Each is preceded by anecdotes that help readers understand the restaurant's popularity, along with the restaurant's address and telephone number. In addition to the actual preparation procedures and techniques, the book provides instruction on everything from sanitizing your kitchen to strong herbs, roasting garlic, and debearding mussels. The author defines cooking terminology, recommends the tools you'll need, and tells you where to find them. Pan-Roasted Pork Chop with Little Neck Clams in Sherry Wine Sauce. Roasted Pheasant with Mousseline of Foie Gras and Beaujolais Pear. Chicken Scarpariello. Fiery Garlic Shrimp Quesadillas. Grand Marnier Souffle. Jersey Peach Soup withLemongrass, Blueberries, and Lychee Nuts. This book has a recipe for everyone and with Vicki Caparulo's friendly, expert advice you can make them all. Get cooking and enjoy