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Nathalie Dupree Cooks for Family and Friends | William Morrow First Edition First Printing ©1991 Hardcover

Nathalie Dupree Cooks for Family and Friends | William Morrow First Edition First Printing ©1991 Hardcover

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AT A GLANCE

Title:
Nathalie Dupree Cooks for Family and Friends
Publisher:
William Morrow
Style:
Special Occasion Cooking, Southern Cooking
Author:
Nathalie Dupree
Era:
Contemporary (Late 20th - Early 21st Century)
Date:
1991
Origin:
New York, USA
Dimensions:
6 ¾" x 9 ½"
Condition:
Excellent (EX)
Cover:
Hardcover with dust jacket
Pages:
376
ISBN:
9780688097677, 0688097677
Book genre:
Cookbook
Notes:
Companion to public television series | First edition First printing (complete number line)

In Nathalie Dupree Cooks for Family and Friends, celebrated Southern chef and television host Nathalie Dupree brings together the dishes, techniques, and hosting wisdom that shaped her long career in “New Southern Cooking.” Published in 1991 by Morrow as a first edition / first printing, this volume blends comforting everyday fare with smart entertaining ideas and elegant dishes for special occasions — all delivered in Dupree’s warm, approachable voice.

The book is organized into three distinct sections that mirror the rhythm of home cooking:

  • Everyday Fare — down‑home, comforting meals for daily cooking.
  • Simply Smart — practical, relaxed dishes for casual gatherings.
  • Putting on the Ritz — refined recipes for holidays, celebrations, and special occasions.

Across soups, salads, meats, poultry, seafood, breads, and desserts, Dupree blends French technique with traditional Southern flavors, offering adaptable methods that encourage creativity rather than rigid rules. The cookbook served as the companion to her public television series, reflecting the same accessible, friendly instruction that made her a beloved figure in American home cooking.

This copy is a first edition / first printing published by Morrow in 1991. It is in excellent, like‑new condition: clean, bright covers; tight binding; crisp pages; no writing noted; minimal shelf wear; appears lightly used, if at all.

Author Biography

Nathalie Evelyn Dupree (1939–2025) was an American chef, author, and television host whose work helped define the New Southern Cooking movement. She taught for a decade at Rich’s Cooking School in Atlanta, cooked professionally in Georgia and Majorca, and authored 15 cookbooks that sold nearly a million copies. Dupree hosted more than 300 cooking episodes on public television, the Food Network, and other networks, earning three James Beard Awards for her contributions to culinary education. Her signature style emphasized practical methods, warm instruction, and the everyday beauty of Southern cooking.

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