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The Mansion on Turtle Creek Cookbook I Dean Fearing | Signed First Edition Eighth Printing

The Mansion on Turtle Creek Cookbook I Dean Fearing | Signed First Edition Eighth Printing

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
The Mansion on Turtle Creek Cookbook
Publisher:
Grove Weidenfeld
Style:
Restaurant favorites
Author:
Dean Fearing
Era:
Late 20th Century (1970–1999)
Date:
1987 (1990 printing)
Origin:
New York, USA
Dimensions:
7 ½" x 9 ½"
Condition:
Excellent (EX)
Cover:
Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages:
287
ISBN:
9780802113979, 0802113974
Book genre:
Cookbook
Notes:
Full‑color photography | Signature by author

Signed first edition of Dean Fearing’s iconic Southwestern fine‑dining cookbook.

Collector’s Note

Restaurant cookbooks occupy a special niche in culinary collecting. Unlike community or corporate cookbooks, they offer a direct window into the kitchens, dining rooms, and creative philosophies of celebrated chefs and landmark restaurants. These books often include signature dishes, plating styles, and behind‑the‑scenes insights that cannot be found anywhere else.

For collectors of chef‑driven cookbooks, The Mansion on Turtle Creek Cookbook represents a standout example — combining fine‑dining pedigree, regional significance, and the added value of the author’s signature.

The Mansion on Turtle Creek Cookbook is a luxurious, full‑color celebration of the cuisine that made Dean Fearing one of America’s most influential chefs. Published by Grove Weidenfield and copyrighted in 1987 by Rosewood Hotels, this First Edition | Eighth Printing is an autographed copy, signed by Fearing himself — a rare and desirable feature for collectors of Southwestern cuisine and Texas culinary history.

This 287‑page hardcover includes 16 unnumbered pages of plates, showcasing the restaurant’s elegant dishes and the glamorous ambiance of The Mansion. The recipes reflect Fearing’s imaginative, innovative approach to Southwestern cuisine — refined yet relaxed, luxurious yet approachable.

Highlighted dishes include:

  • Warm Lobster Taco with Yellow Tomato Salsa and Jicama Salad
  • Fearing’s Famous Tortilla Soup
  • Grilled Swordfish with Pineapple–Red Chili Salsa
  • Oven‑Baked Free Range Chicken with Maple Pecan Crust
  • Texas “Broken Arrow” Venison with Spicy Golden Pear Sauce

Desserts, brunch dishes, and informal creations round out the book, offering a complete portrait of Fearing’s culinary style — bold in flavor, elegant in presentation, and deeply rooted in Southwestern tradition.

Author Biography 

Dean Fearing is one of America's most influential chefs and a defining figure in modern Southwestern cuisine. Named by Food & Wine magazine as one of the nation’s top ten young chefs, Fearing rose to prominence as Executive Chef at The Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas. Fearing’s dishes earned him national acclaim and a devoted following. Fearing later became a driving force behind Fearing’s Restaurant at The Ritz‑Carlton, Dallas.

This copy is in excellent condition. Hardcover boards clean and bright.Dust jacket fully intact and vibrant. Tight binding and crisp pages. Signed by Dean Fearing. A beautifully preserved example of a highly collectible Southwestern fine‑dining cookbook.

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