Chiffonade chronicles the adventures of New York native and best-selling author Blakely Ellison as she struggles to cope with the tragic dissolution of her marriage. Still reeling from her unexpected abandonment, a barely functioning (and food-illiterate) Blakely accepts a guest judging stint on a Tampa cooking show. There she encounters—and unwittingly offends—the domineering Lenore Chester, Queen of Cajun Cooking, and her son, Jack, an unapologetic lothario. What follows is a comedy of northern and southern errors as Jack and Blakely resist reconciling their regional prejudices—only to find their adversarial relationship moving in a completely unexpected direction. A spirited and mouth-watering exploration of the restorative powers of love, Chiffonade is the inspiring tale of one woman’s escape from despair as she discovers the courage to heal.

Chiffonade chronicles the adventures of New York native and best-selling author Blakely Ellison as she struggles to cope with the tragic dissolution of her marriage. Still reeling from her unexpected abandonment, a barely functioning (and food-illiterate) Blakely accepts a guest judging stint on a Tampa cooking show. There she encounters-and unwittingly offends-the domineering Lenore Chester, Queen of Cajun Cooking, and her son, Jack, an unapologetic lothario. What follows is a comedy of northe

Contains a collection of 350 simple recipes for easy- to-cook meals, including soups, salads, meats, vegetarian dishes, and desserts. Includes essential techniques and full-color photographs.