365 Yummy Cinco De Mayo Dinner Recipes

"[Mr. Lemoine's] desserts . . . verge on spectacular." --The New York Times Whip up a quick dessert to celebrate Coconut Torte Day on March 13! Stock up on vermouth to celebrate Dry Martini Day on June 19! Up for fried seafood? October 2 is National Fried Scallops Day! With this fabulously fun cookbook, every day is a holiday--that is, a national food holiday! In this book, acclaimed chef and Food Network competitor Yvan D. Lemoine shares recipes with a trademark exuberance that invites you to the party! You'll be treated to interesting food trivia alongside easy-to-follow instructions for how to make such mouthwatering goodies as Salted Caramel Popcorn (for Popcorn Day, January 19), Almond Madeleines (for Almond Day, February 16), Spinach and Artichoke Dip (for Artichoke Heart Day, March 16), and many more for each month that follows. Packed with a refreshing, random mix of recipes associated with each day of the year and festive full-color photos throughout, this delightfully uncommon cookbook is sure to tempt the tastebuds of foodies and free-spirits alike!