• ruthdeutsch on September 23, 2025

  A favorite book for entertaining. Browsing through this always gives me great ideas. The recipes are sometimes complex, but always worth it and the serving suggestions add an extra touch.

• kbrooks on November 17, 2024

  This is my go to cookbook for entertaining company. Elegant and delicious recipes. Not many quick and easy, but each dish I've made has been well worth the time and effort.

• featherbooks on April 19, 2013

  Notable Recipes according to 101 Classic Cookbooks (2012): Chicken Marbella, p. 501, Chili for a Crowd, Curried Butternut Squash Soup, p. 348, Decadent Chocolate Cake, Pasta Puttanesca, p. 444, Roast Lamb with Peppercorn Crust, Salmon Mousse, p. 322, Six Onion Soup, Tarragon Chicken Salad, p. 369, Tomato, Montrachet and Basil Salad.

• nomadchowwoman on January 17, 2010

  With this book, published just as I was teaching myself to cook, I became obsessed. I learned to care about ingredients, appreciate olive oils, vinegars, fresh herbs. I've probably made more recipes from The Silver Palate than any other in my collection.

• crjoburke on December 26, 2009

  Historic and authentic Italian recipes. Every Italian bride receives this book

Notes about Recipes in this book

• Miniature quiches: Roquefort & apple

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Used frozen tart shells.

• Miniature quiches: smoked salmon & dill

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Used frozen tart shells

• Miniature quiches: ham & Gruyère

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Used frozen tart shells

• Miniature chevre tarts

  • ruthdeutsch on September 23, 2025

    A go to recipe for entertaining. Delicious!

• Cheese straws

  • ruthdeutsch on September 23, 2025

    Easy and loved by everyone. To serve, I stand them up in a glass pitcher. In addition to parmesan, I make them with different seeds (black or white sesame, caraway), dried herbs, or just flaked salt. I especially like them with cream soups. They can be prepped ahead and frozen on baking sheets, then stored in plastic bags in the freezer and baked from frozen when needed.

• Phyllo triangles: spinach-feta

  • kkillebrew on January 01, 2015

    Lynne made these for New Year's Eve 2014. Yum!

  • averythingcooks on December 06, 2021

    I made a 1/2 recipe of these to use up some phyllo lingering in the fridge. They are destined for the freezer but I baked 2 of them for a taste test and yes - they are pretty good. NOTE: I used 1 tsp of filling per triangle but only got 20 (not 30 as given as the approximate yield). I also watched a quick video to confirm the folding technique - the instructions for these seems to always be "as if you are folding a flag" - which I have never done in my (almost 56 year) life.

• Mushrooms stuffed with walnuts and cheese

  • jessica_e8w974 on March 29, 2026

    These are simple and delicious. I make them every year as a Thanksgiving appetizer.

• Taramosalata

  • fprincess on August 14, 2024

    I used this to stuff little choux for a dish I made for the cookbook club. This recipe uses cream cheese instead of the traditional white bread as a thickener. I don't necessarily feel it's an improvement, although it tasted fine. Recommend rinsing the roe thoroughly to remove some of the salt before using.

• Tapenade dip

  • CorgiMom on January 14, 2013

    This recipe is easy as can be and makes a tapenade which blows the socks off what you can buy commercially. I usually skip the tuna and add a couple more anchovies, and skip the mayo and basil.

• Chicken liver pate with green peppercorns

  • SpatulaCity on March 13, 2023

    Chalking this up to user error - I think I overcooked both the onions and chicken livers. Still very good and a recipe that I’m going to try again with a more careful eye on my stove. Loved the pop of the green peppercorns! Blended into the pate they added a mild, spicy heat. The cognac was lost to me, so may up that next time.

• Pâté maison

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    I thought this was wonderful! Reduced the butter to 1-1/2 sticks. Reduced the dry mustard to 1 tsp and the nutmeg to 1/4 tsp. Used cognac as we didn't have calvados. My husband however found it too rich, even though he's a big fan of chopped chicken livers.

• Carrot and orange soup

  • ashallen on December 05, 2019

    This was tasty but seemed quite sweet. I love sweet (and sweet/savory) foods and like pureed soups in general, but that sensation of sweetness combined with the smooth, pureed texture made me feel like I was eating very tasty baby food :). Perhaps my ingredients just happened to be particularly sweet, or perhaps some ginger or orange zest instead of orange juice would help balance things out. As it was, I liked it best in small amounts vs. as the center of a meal.

  • kateiscoooking on July 12, 2022

    This may sound like a weird soup. It isn't. It's fabulous. First made it late 1970's or early 1980's. Then, recently at an AirBNB when I was trying to clean out the fridge and realized I had pretty much all the ingredients. It was still just as fabulous!

  • ruthdeutsch on September 23, 2025

    Delicious and rich. Not a soup to eat on its own, but perfect as the start of a holiday meal. Nice served with a thin slice of orange floating on top.

  • Peaceandrea on December 25, 2025

    For more years than i can remember, i make this every year for thanksigivng and/or christmas dinner as the amuse bouche. It is the perfect pallette opener. I just serve a small portion in mugs at the start of the meal. It is simple and savory and fabulous.

  • kimberly_6sbqzl on March 27, 2026

    This soup is just wonderful. I like to multiply the recipe and then freeze in single serving containers.

• Zucchini-watercress soup

  • ashallen on December 08, 2019

    A very simple but very nice soup. I use homemade chicken stock and usually leave it unpureed.

  • jodies on January 09, 2020

    Excellent and easy!

  • kateiscoooking on July 12, 2022

    Mom made this. She didn't give it a rating.

• Minted sweet pea and spinach soup

  • ellabee on May 26, 2014

    Excellent. Lunch guests 28 May 2014 asked for recipe (served w Smitten Kitchen asparagus-stuffed eggs). Used two 9-oz pkgs spinach, one 12-oz peas, and 3.5 cups homemade chicken stock; also squeezed thawed spinach v thoroughly before cooking. Didn't do separating etc, just buzzed with immersion blender until smooth enough. In retrospect, having recently read tip from Judy Rodgers of Zuni Cafe on immersion blending, would follow SP advice because my all-at-once approach took way too long to reach desired smoothness. Made day before; removed from fridge an hour ahead of gentle reheating, which took 20 minutes.

  • ruthdeutsch on September 23, 2025

    A go to, along with the Carrot and Orange Soup, for our holiday meals. Wonderful served with Cheese Straws for dipping. I make the soup without the cream a day or two ahead, then add the cream when reheating to serve. I use an immersion blender instead of straining and blending and it works just fine.

• Curried butternut squash soup

  • kimberly_6sbqzl on March 27, 2026

    This soup is really good. I like to make the recipe in bulk and then freeze as single servings.

• Gazpacho

  • kateiscoooking on July 12, 2022

    Mom made this. She noted "BEST ONE!" But, my favorite is still from Indianapolis Cooks and Collects from the Indpls Museum of Art cookbook

• Greek lemon soup

  • kateiscoooking on July 12, 2022

    Mom made this. She noted that it's fabulous served chilled.

• Sorrel soup

  • megan_nto3lq on May 09, 2026

    Delicious and very easy!!!

• Winter borscht

  • lisamandel on October 27, 2022

    This is delicious! I didn’t have a beef shin so I just used chicken stock. Also, I didn’t have fresh dill, so used dried. I think it would have been even better with beef stock and fresh dill. I sliced up the beets small and thin and left it chunky and I loved it!

• Potato-cheese soup

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Great soup! Used only 4 cups of broth and the full 3 cups of extra sharp cheddar. Pureed in the pot with an immersion blender.

• Blue cheese soup with bacon

  • Katielang on January 08, 2017

    Really lovely soup with a lot of character. I have made it as-written several times to great success. This time, I added a tsp dry mustard and a few dashes of Worcester sauce as well as freshly ground black pepper. Oh, and a few bay leaves for the simmering portion. Much easier to make if you have an immersion blender! I would also suggest withholding salt until the very end of the recipe, as the chicken stock and blue cheese add quite a bit.

• Peasant vegetable soup

  • JeffALNY on March 08, 2026

    Nice and hearty and rather beautiful but there are a few too many sweet notes for me.

• Pasta primavera Gregory

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    This is OK

• Pasta puttanesca

  • kateiscoooking on April 23, 2017

    This is my go-to Puttanesca recipe.

  • ashallen on November 07, 2019

    I made this recipe a few times and it always seemed too salty (and I'm generally not shy about salt) even though I held back more each time on the amount of added salt. The fishy side of the anchovy flavor also came through each time. I like the savory side of anchovy flavor but not the fishy side! I subsequently tried Cook's Illustrated's pasta puttanesca recipe and found I preferred it to this one.

• Pasta carbonara

  • pmbake on October 09, 2021

    Page 92 in my book

• Linguine with tomatoes and basil

  • bernalgirl on February 17, 2023

    Winter variation: use a can of diced tomatoes and Italian seasoning

  • JeffALNY on March 03, 2026

    I’ve made this more than any recipe on my cookbook shelf. It is the PERFECT summertime supper for friends. Do all the work before and just cook pasta when you’re ready to eat.

  • mb_7otr9j on June 03, 2026

    This recipe never fails. I've made it for years, even used when I catered a wedding, very well received as it was the peak of our local ?? Oh and the fresh basil. WOW!

• Pasta with pesto

  • nadiam1000 on January 23, 2018

    This recipe taught me to make pesto and I have made it this way ever since. I love the addition of pasta water and cream which smooths it out and helps it cling to the pasta

• Chicken Marbella

  • Laura on November 05, 2010

    I know this is a really popular dish, howver, I have to say, I'm just not crazy about it.

  • KarenS on September 18, 2011

    Love this recipe! The play of sweet, sour, salty, savory flavors is marvelous. Plus it's a great make ahead dish for a crowd -- marinate it the night before, dump on a baking sheet and stick in the oven. I use a generous variety of dried fruits, especially apricots, not just prunes, and I quarter them so they scatter more nicely. I use skinless, bone-in chicken thighs rather than a whole chicken. I'm pretty generous with the capers and olives. And I never put the brown sugar on (which isn't even on the EYB list) -- I accidentally left it off the first time, and thought the dish was plenty sweet without it.

  • ellabee on December 22, 2012

    This is excellent made with skin-on thighs. Original recipe is several times too sweet; restrict sugar to amt needed to dust the skins sitting above the braising liquid (so that they glaze and crisp; if necessary, run them under broiler to do so).

  • jenn on December 23, 2012

    As others have written, this is a great go-to recipe, but it is much better with only a small amount of brown sugar sprinkled over the top before baking.

  • lorloff on May 02, 2016

    Excellent dish used a combination of prunes and apricots. Doubled the garlic and used about 1.5 X the olives. A real winner delicious. used only chicken thighs bone in with skin

  • damazinah on June 28, 2016

    I wasn't crazy about this. It was really just another marinated chicken recipe.

  • themadladybug on July 11, 2020

    We love this recipe. I make it for special dinners with guests. I agree with the others only using enough sugar to sprinkle on the chicken. I am always amazed how people come back and dig around for all the prunes. Delicious. But I have noticed that people who do not like meat cooked with fruit do not like this recipe.

  • rosasharne on March 23, 2026

    no garlic

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Wow! This is a go to for me when we have company. Need to marinate overnight. Rather than cut up chickens, I use all bone in skin on thighs.

  • shapije1 on March 08, 2026

    Very tasty, with crispy chicken skin and flavors that go together nicely. Didn’t have 4 whole chickens on hand (!!), so we reduced down the recipe—keeping the same ratios—and prepared it using a pack of chicken thighs. Would consider making again with other dried fruits.

  • Amyateit on November 20, 2021

    I make this often enough that I like to play around with it. Sometimes adding dried apricot, golden raisins and/or roasted red peppers.

  • carolyn_rj60q1 on February 13, 2026

    Use combo of thighs and breasts

  • debbie_ak4g65 on April 21, 2026

    This is a family favorite. We add more prunes and dried apricots.

• Braised short ribs of beef

  • Laura on November 14, 2009

    Pg. 129. Made this last night and it was quite good, although I expect it will be even better as leftovers tonight as the flavors will have had more time to deepen.

  • MarciK on January 11, 2022

    I had lots of choices for short ribs, and I selected this because it seemed like something I could put together over my lunch hour. I ended up with two different cuts of short ribs, not exactly the size in the recipe. This didn’t present a problem. I ended up using 4 cups of beef stock instead of 3 to cover per the instructions. I also added a slurry of flour and cold water about 20 minutes before taking it out because I wanted a thicker gravy. This was delicious, easy to make, and a great option for those who don’t cook with alcohol. This is a dinner party-worthy dish to impress guests, and I’m already thinking about when to plan one so I can cook it for guests.

• Navarin of lamb

  • Laura on April 14, 2011

    I have owned this book for at least 20 years and yet I had never made this recipe before. I chose it as a way to use up some homemade beef stock that has been in my freezer since January. This is a nice, light spring stew, not to be confused with a hearty stew. The sauce was, as intended, quite thin, although tasty. It did not have the depth of flavor of a heartier stew, it was more delicately flavored. I realize that the snow peas were intended to compliment the spring-like nature of the stew, but they really didn't work for me. I'd replace them with mushrooms and new potatoes. I'd also add more pearl onions.

  • Dannausc on March 30, 2018

    I made it without the cognac. I accidentally put the sauce ingredients in the casserole with the lamb instead of cooking the sauce first in the skillet. It still turned out fine. It was a pretty decent dish, though not necessarily one I'd make again.

• Chili for a crowd

  • Salt on May 24, 2011

    This chili is outstanding! The use of sausage in it is wonderful. We have been making this for years without the beans...I always add a little extra mustard. Terrific flavor - even better the next day.

  • Rachaelsb on October 30, 2013

    Great straightforward chili--not too complex. Easy and quick to make. Could even add more sausage.

  • Lee on January 10, 2015

    Very nice chili. Some wanted it to be hotter, but it is a great base recipe that can be tweaked.

• Raspberry chicken

  • Salt on May 24, 2011

    Although the name and flavor of this might seem unusual or unconventional.... it is divine and a flavor/dish not to be forgotten. Our go to chicken dish for years. A real keeper. I am always surprised that chicken marbella gets the spotlight..this is much superior and complex flavor! Try this one!

  • FlowerGold on August 04, 2025

    Elegant. Very nice and moist.

• Creamy coleslaw

  • AgusiaH on May 02, 2012

    Nice flavour. I added napa cabbage instead of green cabbage, some finely chopped celery and substituted natural yogurt for sour cream.

  • Dannausc on March 30, 2018

    I used creme fraiche in place of the sour cream and heavy cream. It turned out pretty good. We used it on top of pulled pork sandwiches. I liked the addition of the caraway seeds.

• Marinated garbanzo salad

  • Ivy on December 13, 2012

    page 216 must be marinated for 24 hours

• Black bean soup

  • PinchOfSalt on November 13, 2013

    I used only 4 quarts of water instead of six. The soup was just right - a little on the thick side, like split pea soup. Six quarts would have been watery. Also, omitted the red pepper because I didn't have any and did not miss it.

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Pretty good soup. I use chicken broth and increased the sherry to 1/2 cup.

• Chicken Dijonnaise

  • DKennedy on February 23, 2015

    This has been a go to recipe of mine for many years. It is wonderful topped with artichoke hearts, reminiscent of a dish that once on the menu at The Cheesecake Factory. I prefer to use boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

  • Dannausc on March 11, 2018

    Pretty decent.

  • DKennedy on March 16, 2026

    Consider adding garlic, creme fraiche, thyme

• French dressing

  • damazinah on January 05, 2016

    Fantastic dressing, so much better than store bought!

• Twice-baked potatoes with lobster

  • kateiscoooking on April 23, 2017

    These potatoes were spectacular. And, the sauce before adding it to the potatoes was just over the top.

• Chicken breasts baked on a bed of wild mushrooms

  • ckbkaddict on April 25, 2017

    My copy of The Silver Palate Cookbook (print and kindle version) does not contain this recipe so I had to find it on the internet. Was looking for an easy mid-week hands-off chicken recipe. This one worked a treat. Mushrooms are delicious although I only soaked mine for about 30 minutes in the end. Would definitely make again but will remove foil before the end of cooking time so chicken can take on some colour.

  • Devons on November 12, 2020

    More effort than reward. Sort of like chicken breasts poached in mushrooms and liquid. served it over jasmine rice, with steamed buttered broccoli. The rice was essential to soak up all of the juice.

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Agree with Devons note. The end result wasn't worth the effort. Bland.

  • ashallen on May 24, 2020

    I was worried that the chicken in this recipe would taste bland and "steamed" and so decided at the last minute to saute the breasts separately (rather than use the cooking method specified in the recipe) and serve them with the recipe's sauce. It turned out that the sauce is so rich and flavorful that it probably wouldn't have mattered if the chicken had tasted like cardboard. I used fresh cremini and dried porcini. Sauce is earthy, creamy, umami-rich, and has a bit of sweetness from the port and shallots. I'll try the recipe's technique of cooking the chicken next time since it's much quicker and easier than sauteeing it separately.

  • kimberly_6sbqzl on March 27, 2026

    This recipe is just wonderful. One of my go to recipes for company.

• Wild mushroom soup

  • julesamomof2 on December 28, 2017

    Made this for Christmas dinner- in 2017 no less! Still love this book. I used just a tiny splash of cream at the end and it was perfect.

  • kimberly_6sbqzl on March 27, 2026

    This soup is just excellent. Your guests will ask for seconds.

• Chicken Monterey

  • Rachaelsb on March 26, 2018

    I haven't made this in many years...still just as delicious twenty years later. Pure comfort and full flavored. Made with pasta as my side. Didn't have rosemary but thyme was just as delicious.

  • ashallen on October 22, 2019

    The sauce in this dish is both bright-tasting from the orange, tomatoes and other veggies and rich from cooking alongside the chicken.

  • heatherlee on January 05, 2022

    The sauce was outstanding. I served this with basmati rice. Next time I will probably take a little more care to check that the vegetables are tender as this time around I undercooked those a bit.

• Pizza pot pie

  • Dannausc on March 30, 2018

    Quite a few steps/quite time-consuming. However, it's quite good and hearty. I'd make it again. The top crust came out really good and stayed firm several days later even after microwaving.

• Osso buco

  • greatembini on January 09, 2019

    Delicious! The lemon zest thrown on at the end is a wonderful touch. I served this with saffron rice, as suggested in the recipe, and Autumn Apple and Walnut Salad (pg 269 in Silver Palate Cookbook). A wonderful meal.

• Autumn apple and walnut salad

  • greatembini on January 09, 2019

    I loved this salad! The flavors worked so well together. I didn't have any green onions on hand, so substituted some chopped red onion. Do reduce the amount of dressing - there was way too much! Maybe 1/4 cup vinegar, and 3-4 tablespoons walnut oil.

• Mediterranean chicken salad

  • BethH4 on July 06, 2019

    I adore this salad. NOT your grandma's chicken salad! Elegant and "fancy" enough for a special event. A little more trouble than some, but well worth it. Healthy, fresh, perfect for summer.

  • kateiscoooking on July 12, 2022

    Mom made this. She loved the salad and especially loved making a soup with green beans and potatoes out of the chicken broth

  • FlowerGold on July 30, 2024

    Yummy! Takes time but is easy. Great alternative to mayo, yogurt or cream based chicken salads.

• Chicken with lemon and herbs

  • mharriman on November 20, 2019

    This was a good recipe to pop in the oven and do other things. I think this would have been better with fish. The fresh dill, parsley, and mint with lemon slices were just okay for us. I think those specific herbs and the lemon would have been much better with fish fillets. Served with a baked potato which I put in the oven 60 minutes before the chicken. Will repeat with fish fillets.

• Pecan pie

  • tsusan on November 29, 2024

    Same issues with the cooking time - I always forget that about this recipe. Doubled the time and it was still soup in the center. The cooked bits on the outside are good.

  • ImCookingIt on November 26, 2020

    Cooking time was off -- crust & top very done after the 25 minutes at 325 but the filling was still soup. Temps don't seem very standard (too high, then too low) compared to other recipes. Tasted good despite the problems.

• Chunky apple walnut cake

  • jzanger on September 27, 2010

    This cake has it all: it's moist, full of apple flavor, and it's got booze goin' on! Really, it's consistently impressive and delicious. 09/12 addition: because there is so much apple be sure to cut cubes between 1/2 and 3/4 inches. I've also decided that next time I will try using only 1 and 1/4 cups sugar baked into the cake

  • MollyB on December 18, 2025

    This cake is great! Made at sea level, it was perfect and is about the best apple cake I could imagine. When I made it recently at high altitude (5,100 ft), it still tasted fabulous but sank in the middle. (Even as a pretty dense cake, we had no trouble finishing it - my 14 yr old ate it every day for breakfast this week.) So it need some adjustments for high altitude - I think I'd probably reduce the sugar by a couple of tablespoons, increase the flour by a couple of tablespoons, and raise the temperature 15-20 deg. next time.

• Chocolate-chip cookies

  • Lee on October 30, 2022

    Search no further! Delicious

  • Bwolfe2 on April 19, 2017

    These were delicious. I added coconut and pecans, using the variation options.

  • averythingcooks on April 20, 2017

    I read a review somewhere (maybe here?? I can't remember) that said "I'll stick to my go to Silver Palate chocolate chip cookie recipe"... So I made them that weekend - and will make them again and again . They were delicious and VERY popular with everyone!

  • katiesue28 on April 02, 2026

    These were very good! Mine spread out a bit and were quite thin. I usually prefer soft, gooey cookies, but next time I make these I'll cook them a lil longer so they have a crunch. Their thinness make them easy to break if left gooey.

• Hummus bi tahini

  • mlbatt on June 10, 2017

    This is my favorite Hummus recipe. I have been making this for over 20 years using either canned or freshly cooked garbanzos (preferred); this was a real favorite back in my catering days. Over time, I have adjusted the amount of garlic, lemon, salt and cumin to taste (lots of each, but must be balanced).

  • Bloominanglophile on June 13, 2013

    I have been making this recipe for almost 20 years now. Store bought hummus cannot compare to this. I confess to using canned chickpeas for a quick evening meal--someday I will try it with dried chickpeas. Anyway, I just use 2 cans of chickpeas instead of ending up with a partially used can--works out fine. I also toast the cumin seeds before grinding for more flavor. Do add the lemon juice gradually--I usually use less than called for. I serve this with pita bread, carrot and celery sticks, red pepper and cucumber for a light meal. This is also great for a picnic--travels well.

  • adukeman on March 01, 2015

    I made the recipe as directed. I used dried chickpeas, cooked in a pressure cooker therefore skipping the usual overnight soaking. I put them in the food processor bowl while still warm. This made for a smooth-as-silk hummus. I was surprised the recipe needed all the lemon and garlic, but it most certainly did. Perfect batch!

• Pâte à choux

  • fprincess on August 14, 2024

    Standard choux recipe. The key (which isn't specified in this recipe) is to very thoroughly mix the dough (with an electrical mixer preferably). Without that key step the choux spread and do not rise. I stuffed these with taramasalata.

• Sour-cream coffeecake

  • DKennedy on October 13, 2017

    This is the recipe Carol Bietcher served at her brunch. Very very good.

• Butterballs

  • nadiam1000 on January 23, 2018

    a very good version of the cookie I know as Russian Tea Cakes - less sweet dough than the usual recipe

  • kateiscoooking on July 12, 2022

    Mom made these. She didn't give them a rating but did say don't bake them on the bottom shelf

• Parsleyed rice

  • nadiam1000 on January 23, 2018

    I love the freshness that the parsley adds to the buttered rice. a very nice side and a step up from plain rice.

  • Rachaelsb on April 23, 2018

    SO simple to prepare and yet so satisying. Great to pair with more complex flavored dishes like Monterey Chicken.

• Bismarcks

  • mike245 on December 04, 2012

    I made the Bismarck in a seasoned, cast iron skillet and reduced the butter to 1.5 tablespoons. It turned out well (and rose beautifully, almost like a souffle), but still had excess butter that I had to pour off after it cooked. I can't imagine how greasy it would have been with a whole stick. Next time, I'll use just enough butter to barely coat the pan before adding the batter.

• Black walnut cookies

  • hillsboroks on December 22, 2016

    This cookie recipe is a waste of time and ingredients. My black walnuts had turned rancid so I substituted toasted regular walnuts but even so the cookie should have been at least edible. For the first time ever I tossed out a complete batch of cookies after my husband suggested it. I followed the recipe to a T except for the substitution of the walnuts but the results were terribly bland and tasteless. I tried baking them a bit longer to add some crispness which didn't work and even made a lemon glaze to try to give them a flavor boost. Alas none of it worked. I love the Silver Palate cookbooks and this is the first recipe fail I have encountered in more than 25 years of using them.

• Grandma Clark's soda bread

  • PatriciaAnn on February 20, 2013

    I make this every St. Patrick's Day. It's delicious. It's more cake-like than bread-like and is not dry, but melt-in-your-mouth buttery. For even more flavor, serve with Irish butter. We serve it for breakfast, wrap the extra and serve it again along with our dinner. It keeps for a few days.

  • SpatulaCity on March 15, 2025

    Good but was expecting a small loaf for six people. Makes a very large portion!

• Stuffed artichokes Fontecchio

  • bktravels on May 29, 2020

    FRESH breadcrumbs are key to a tasty, moist stuffing.

  • peaceoutdesign on June 20, 2022

    Much Like joe Zuppa's but with sausage

• Glazed corned beef

  • bktravels on April 26, 2020

    My favorite way to make corned beef -- just delicious.

  • SpatulaCity on March 23, 2023

    The sweet glaze wasn’t for me, but it was fun to try!

• Autumn duck salad with green beans

  • bktravels on October 06, 2024

    Made this with leftover duck leg and sliced pork chop from a restaurant dinner. It was really impressive! We used a navel orange in place of clementines and an orange vinaigrette instead of the raspberry vinaigrette. Leftovers never looked or tasted so good! Very good and pretty dinner.

• Chocolate mousse

  • Rachaelsb on December 09, 2017

    delicious but very rich....can half recipe and make smaller portions

• Banana bread

  • Rachaelsb on October 20, 2019

    Not too sweet, wish the banana flavor was stronger but still very satisfying.

  • SpatulaCity on October 08, 2023

    Very good! The whole wheat flour adds earthiness and a pleasant toothsome quality. The butter lends a rich flavor, though I wish overall the loaf was more moist. Maybe adding a small amount of oil or yogurt could help? Needed 65 minutes to fully bake.

  • averythingcooks on February 22, 2023

    T made this ( and I don't actually eat it :) and he really likes it. I would say that (at least in my oven) 50 minutes is too short & 60 minutes turned out to be too long so check at 55 next time.

• Strawberry chocolate tart

  • bching on May 22, 2021

    pretty and delicious. The crust takes patience.

• Date-nut pudding

  • bching on May 23, 2021

    Very good and old-fashioned. I poured about 1/4 cup of grand marnier over the warm pudding.

• Shrimp with apples and snow peas

  • Barb_N on November 05, 2025

    Whenever I am nostalgic for the 80’s or I want to switch up my flavor profile for shrimp, I pull this recipe out. It has indulgent ingredients- shrimp and heavy cream. It was a ‘fancy’ meal then and still is now but still doable on a weeknight. Next time I need to add more mustard as that is the predominant flavor I’m seeking.

• Salmon mousse

  • mamacrumbcake on March 25, 2016

    Love this! I remember making it for the first time 25 years ago--I felt so accomplished and grown up. The flavors of the salmon, herbs, and Tabasco are delicious and well balanced. I never make this anymore because this type of dish is not the current fashion. Too bad! It is so good and deserves a comeback!

  • SpatulaCity on March 13, 2023

    Definitely going to make again. Was a delicious addition to our party and I loved the retro feel. I doubled the dill to taste, and served from a bowl (who has seafood molds anymore? Though this may make me invest in one!) garnished with dill stems and leaves. I’m anti-water poaching pretty much anything, so slow roasted the salmon at 250 degrees instead. This method always yields an amazingly tender and buttery salmon that, to me, tastes way better than water poaching.

  • kimberly_6sbqzl on March 27, 2026

    I made this mousse for a party and it was a complete hit. (Way way back in 1993.) So rich and decadent.

• Oatmeal raisin cookies

  • e_ballad on October 02, 2020

    Excellent. Make into 55g portions & worked perfectly. Have also prepped some for freezer & will report back.

  • e_ballad on October 12, 2020

    These are perfectly chewy when cooked from frozen. Highly recommend.

  • sayeater on July 14, 2024

    Just what I was looking for. Perfect crisp-chewy texture and classic taste. Tasted even better on day 2 and kept for a week stored in glass tasting just as delicious on day 7. Used dried zante currants instead of raisins because I was out. These will be my go-to when I want a classic oatmeal cookie.

• Lime mousse

  • bgbmus on December 22, 2015

    The mousse in this book is good. Easy to create, in addition.

• Chocolate hazelnut cake

  • bgbmus on December 22, 2015

    Of course, I made this on a sweltering late September afternoon as a birthday gift for someone. It feels like hours, peeling hazelnuts. Was it worth the effort? In a word yes.

• Creme brulee

  • Smokeydoke on January 06, 2017

    Someone else rated this two stars, so good, it wasn't just me. Ha. Yeah, was excited to see this book at the thrift store and tried their creme brulee. I don't know if this is how they ate it in the eighties, but my creme curdled, was flavorless, and no one makes it in ramekins anymore. Also there wasn't enough sugar to create a proper crust. So many better variations out there now.

• An all-arugula salad

  • SpatulaCity on September 17, 2023

    Loved it! The dressing is almost like a brighter, cleaner version of a Cesar. Excellent with arugula alone as the recipe declares, though we enjoyed adding some toasted walnuts and chopped shallot. All around crowd pleaser.

• Salade Niçoise

  • SpatulaCity on October 06, 2023

    Very enjoyable and classic. Cooked my green beans for 8 min but that was too long, so know your beans and watch the cooking time. Paired with Silver Palate’s favorite dressing and it was a perfect lunch.

  • celine_yl1s3t on February 03, 2026

    What a beautiful salad! It definitely made a lot. We had it for leftovers, but I'm not complaining. It was delicious and fresh.

  • celine_yl1s3t on February 03, 2026

    What a beautiful salad! It definitely made a lot. We had it for leftovers, but I'm not complaining. It was delicious and fresh.

• Our favorite vinaigrette

  • SpatulaCity on October 06, 2023

    Very good indeed! I can see subbing in a touch of lemon juice, but as is, it’s a great vinaigrette

  • averythingcooks on November 03, 2023

    I used parsley & minced shallot and we both thought it was very good on a mix of greens etc. 1/2 recipe = at least 2 nights of salad for the 2 of us.

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Nice vinaigrette. Good on salads and steamed veggies.

  • kateiscoooking on July 12, 2022

    Mom and I both have made this. It's my go-to. I use tarragon as the herb

• Tomato, Montrachet and basil salad

  • SpatulaCity on October 06, 2023

    All that basil purée makes for a lovely, and fresh salad. I cut the onion to match my taste. Perfect for a salad side as is. A second time I added grilled chicken and avocado to make an entree salad. Great!

• Molasses cookies

  • averythingcooks on May 29, 2021

    These cookies have a lovely warm & deep flavour. The headnote clearly says that these are not gingersnaps so hopefully they do stay soft/chewy as promised. This was the first time I've baked cookies with foil on the cookie tray but I also checked this recipe in FOOD52 Genius Recipes (2015) and it also calls for foil. So foil it was and it seemed to work fine. I will make these again for sure.

  • Abaermay on April 17, 2026

    Be sure to store in airtight container

  • kateiscoooking on July 12, 2022

    Mom made these. She didn't give them a rating.

• Twice-baked potatoes with cheese and chilies

  • averythingcooks on February 21, 2023

    I went a little heavier with the chiles & lighter with the black olives and added some diced ham. After an early (pre 2nd bake) taste, I wasn't sure these would measure up to our usual 2'ce baked favourites but once out the oven, these were very tasty! I stirred some sour cream into the mix and so we didn't feel the need to add the 'dollop" at the end. We ate these for dinner beside a green salad and I will repeat for sure.

  • kbrooks on June 20, 2025

    Definite repeater. Reduced the olives to 2 tablespoons (used nicoise). Increased cheese to 1 cup. Added sliced green onions. Used Hatch diced mild chilies. Stirred the sour cream into the potatoes instead of using as a garnish. Very satisfying main dish. Served with a side of braised Swiss chard.

• Red snapper with butter and shallot sauce

  • kbrooks on May 09, 2026

    We really liked this. I used dry vermouth. Complex flavors.

• Buttered green beans with cashews

  • kbrooks on November 17, 2024

    Lovely way to fix green beans without a lot of fuss. I toast the cashews in butter and add some fresh chopped chives.

  • pattyatbryce on April 06, 2026

    Very easy, but looks fancier than the effort. I used pine nuts instead of cashews because they were on hand and I toasted them prior to adding to the dish.

• Sausage ragout

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    This was OK.

• Winter pork and fruit ragout

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Terrific stew!! Requires 24 hours marinating. The pork cooks up beautifully tender and the sauce is so delicious.

• Veal chops with sherry and lemon marmalade

  • nutrica6 on April 17, 2024

    The perfect sweet and savory dish. I used bone-in pork chops instead of veal, and it worked well. The sauce is creamy and sweet, pairing perfectly with the meat. I found lemon marmalade, but seems like it would be pretty easy to make as well. I pulled the pork off the heat when it reached about 130 degrees, cooked to perfection with letting it rest on the warmer while I made the sauce. The onion cooking time of 15 minutes would need to be at a lower heat setting than medium. My onions were burnt after 5 minutes. I also substituted arugula for the watercress.

• Beef carbonnade

  • lynette_27j6kb on March 02, 2026

    If you have a free afternoon and you’re looking for a wonderful slow cooked meal this is one to try. I served it with wide egg noodles sprinkled with parsley and braised carrots. Delicious

• Beef Stroganoff

  • gwenyc on December 03, 2025

    Used chopped onions instead of pearls. Didn't have Creme Fresh so used sour cream and was fine. Cooked the beef strips separately and didn't add them to the mix. Served mushroom noodles topped with the beef strips and then stroganoff sauce. Really deliscious.

  • JDeMarois on January 15, 2026

    WOW. I used top sirloin and a regular onion. Made the crème fraiche per their recipe on pg. 414 as instructed. My only notes- it felt odd not to season the mushrooms prior to removing from pan and felt like sacrilege not to season the meat strips prior to cooking, so I did. I cut the crème fraiche by a cup and still had way too much sauce, so served meat mixture over noodles and allowed everyone to sauce to suit. Phenomenal flavor and came together quickly and easily. *I used one stick of butter total, which was plenty. I don’t think you need the additional 2 tbsps.

  • pastaplease on February 18, 2026

    Very good, but a bit on the sweet side. Maybe try sour cream next time instead of creme fraiche, and less sweet paprika? Try a bit of smoked. Otherwise, worth making again.

• Lentil soup

  • ashallen on December 02, 2019

    This is a very nice, simple lentil soup. Easy to make. I always ended up eating the bacon before I could crumble it on the soup, so now I just use rendered bacon fat and skip making fresh bacon. The soup has a depth of flavor and a slightly smoky-sweet edge from the bacon which works really well with the lentils. I use a rich homemade chicken stock - that also adds a lot of flavor. Freezes great.

• White bean and sausage soup with peppers

  • Beck001 on February 03, 2026

    Followed suggestions from notes - browned the sausage & Used immersion blender. Was giving a little 1980s taste vibe. Family liked it

  • anya_sf on January 12, 2022

    I added a parmesan rind to the simmering beans, coarsely pureed the soup with an immersion blender and ended up adding a couple of extra cups of broth for a thinner consistency. The 2 bell peppers required a large skillet for cooking and I browned the kielbasa in the skillet as well. I only had 4 oz kielbasa, so I supplemented with some chunks of ham. Hearty and quite good.

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    We really like this. Made exactly as written, except, like anya_sf, I browned the sausage before adding to the soup.

• Lentil and walnut salad

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    This is a favorite of ours. I used 1/3 cup walnut oil and toasted the walnuts. This is also good using toasted pecans.

• Winter vegetable salad

  • k8stp on August 27, 2021

    Wonderful salad! Have made successfully many times. Tarragon and dijon dressing is outstanding. Note: Makes an enormous amount of salad as written (3.5 lbs each untrimmed broccoli and cauliflower, plus other veg, for “6 servings”). Next time will only make 1/4 of SP recipe and to accommodate allergies use vegan yoghurt, non-soy tofu, or sub more mayo, as most recent prep (1/2026) less successful: started from a reduced quantity online adaptation that was still too much (approximately halved some vegetables with a greater reduction on salad dressing), plus, to accommodate allergies, substituted a non-soy vegan sour cream and also substituted Japanese mayo (had), which didn’t work well (too sweet, even with added lemon zest). Fault in substitutions, not in recipes. The online adaptation’s happy suggestion was to include some whole grain dijon mustard with the regular.

• Raspberry-marinated carrots

  • FlowerGold on August 04, 2025

    Very good and easy. Have made multiple times.

• Carottes rapées

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    This was so boring. Will not make again.

• Eggplant salad with basil

  • kateiscoooking on July 12, 2022

    Mom made this. She noted it was very good!

• Ratatouille

  • shapije1 on March 09, 2026

    This recipe yields a rustic and substantial ratatouille. I was initially concerned by the amount of olive oil used for the roasted eggplant, but it produces absolute divine, creamy pieces. Will likely reduce the cut size of the eggplant in the future to ensure it all cooks evenly.

• Eggplant Parmigiana

  • FriedDumpling on September 20, 2021

    This is the best eggplant parmigiana I have ever made, along with the Quick Tomato Sauce from the same book, (which I did not puree). I added two ground dried hot peppers from the garden to the sauce. No peeling eggplant, no sauce in the middle layers, so you really taste the eggplant. The eggplant is only very barely pan fried, but uses lots of oil in the process. Delicious.

• Marinated mushrooms with red wine and fennel

  • BlueThyme on March 31, 2023

    On page 213 in hardback book

• Swiss potato gratin

  • JDeMarois on January 01, 2026

    *page number 216 on the version I have!

• French potato salad with bacon

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Love this potato salad! Husband requests often. Any sweet onion will work. Reduced the chopped parsley to 1/4 cup.

• Scandinavian potato salad

  • senzler on July 04, 2022

    One of my favorite potato salads

  • Christinalego on May 08, 2020

    Super! Fresh and cool. I made cod Provençal to go with it.

• Sautéed cherry tomatoes

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    OK. Recommend sautéing some garlic in the butter before adding the tomatoes. Shower with a handful of fresh herbs before serving. Be really careful not to overcook.

• Leek and potato purée

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Lovely flavor and quite an elegant side.

• Tarragon chicken salad

  • FlowerGold on July 30, 2024

    I liked it. The same or similar recipe is in their New Basics cookbook. My chicken breasts must have been bigger so I added more ingredients and it made more. I like tarragon and I thought this was nice.

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Wonderful chicken salad. After chilling I sprinkle on a little white wine vinegar before serving.

  • kimberly_6sbqzl on March 28, 2026

    This is the most delicious chicken salad I have ever had. It is seriously elegant and is particularly nice when served on croissants.

  • kimberly_6sbqzl on March 27, 2026

    This is the most elegant and delightfully tasty chicken salad ever. It is delicious on its own. To really dress it up, serve it on croissants.

• Smoked turkey salad

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    I've made this with smoked turkey and also with smoked ham. Great either way. The sherry mayo is the key. I leave out the green peppercorns and cut the grapes in half.

• Sherry mayonnaise

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Wonderful flavor!

• White bean and ham salad

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Delicious! Don't be tempted to substitute canned beans. Homemade from scratch beans are necessary for the best texture and flavor. Good picnic or potluck dish.

• Balsamic vinaigrette

  • kbrooks on February 07, 2025

    Reduced the olive oil to 1/2 cup and added just a touch of maple syrup.

  • ruthdeutsch on September 23, 2025

    Good dressing for salads with fruit.

• Rice and vegetable salad

  • kateiscoooking on July 12, 2022

    Mom made this. She didn't give it a rating.

• Beet and Roquefort salad with walnuts

  • kbrooks on February 09, 2025

    Great salad. Blue cheese or gorgonzola works also. Toasting the nuts intensifies the flavor.

  • ruthdeutsch on September 23, 2025

    Excellent salad. Any blue cheese will work, as will crumbled feta or chevre. I've also made it with toasted pecans in place of the walnuts. All good!

• Technicolor bean salad

  • PatFB on January 14, 2022

    My family loved this, and we ate it happily for days. Next time I might add some chopped roasted red peppers to up the colors and taste slightly...

• Garlic-mustard dressing

  • kbrooks on February 09, 2025

    Good assertive garlicky dressing

• Sherry vinaigrette

  • FlowerGold on September 05, 2025

    Very good. Made a half recipe. Definitely a keeper to have on hand.

• Cranberry bread

  • fultre on December 10, 2023

    This is a nice bread, and so beautiful with the pops of bright red from fresh cranberries. It is on the tart side; would add a bit more sugar next time. Used whole cranberries and it still sliced easily. I would’ve liked more orange flavor, partly my fault as I was short on orange juice and had to supplement with apple. Also added a generous 1/4 tsp Fiori di Sicilia; will plan for l 1/2-3/4 tsp next time.

  • anya_sf on November 23, 2023

    WIth just 1/2 cup sugar, I worried this bread would be too tart, since similar recipes call for 3/4-1 cup, but the lightly sweet-tart flavor was very enjoyable. Eaten the day after baking, it was good both plain and lightly toasted with butter, as suggested. I roughly chopped the cranberries to make slicing easier. My bread took 15 min longer to bake, maybe because the cranberries were frozen.

  • kimberly_6sbqzl on March 27, 2026

    When I made it it turned out dry. Best when buttered.

• Coconut macaroons

  • kateiscoooking on July 12, 2022

    Mom made these. She didn't give them a rating.

• Toffee bars

  • kateiscoooking on July 12, 2022

    Mom made these. She didn't give them a rating.

  • ruthdeutsch on September 23, 2025

    One of our must-have Christmas cookies. If the cookies are stored too long the chocolate layer tends to separate from the cake layer, so best made not too far ahead.

• Sour-cream apple pie

  • ashallen on November 23, 2019

    Very nice apple pie! The sour cream cooked in a custard-like way around the apples.

• Strawberry shortcake

  • ashallen on August 28, 2019

    Note on just the biscuit part of this recipe - good, basic shortcake biscuits!

• Blueberry-lemon tart

  • ruthdeutsch on September 23, 2025

    Easy and delicious. I used an 11" tart pan and it was a little thinner, but fine.

• Decadent chocolate cake

  • kateiscoooking on July 12, 2022

    Mom and I both have made this. Absolutely the best chocolate cake ever. Dad loved it for his birthday. It's dense and rich. Yes, cockeyed cake is easier but this is the one for special occasions

  • ashallen on August 23, 2019

    I think of this cake as having a middle-of-the-road style - moderate chocolate intensity, moderate texture in terms of moisture and crumb lightness. It's a fine cake, but because I tend to prefer more intense chocolate flavor, it's not one of my routine cakes.

• Bishop's cake

  • kateiscoooking on July 12, 2022

    Mom made this. Her notes say this isn't as good as my recipe. Which I believe is the Bon Appetit recipe

• Orange cake

  • ruthdeutsch on September 23, 2025

    Batter will also fill two half-sized or four mini Bundt pans.

• Banana cake

  • amandabeck on March 26, 2021

    This is a tasty recipe-- super moist banana cake, frosting is nice too. My only complaint was that the cream cheese frosting didn't seem to get a lot of volume, and it was hard to get it to coat the side of the cake and stay, and get the nuts to stick, which results in it being a little homely. But tasty.

• Pumpkin pie

  • MarciK on December 01, 2025

    This is a good pie, but something about the combination of spices just wasn’t quite perfect for me.

• Bread pudding

  • aromo on January 18, 2019

    really delicious, this is my go-to. especially with the decadent sauce

  • kateiscoooking on April 23, 2017

    One of my favorite bread puddings!!!

  • kateiscoooking on May 31, 2017

    Mom made this. Her notes say it was Marvelous!

  • Christinalego on January 28, 2023

    Fabulous! Would be good for a dinner party.

• Champagne cocktail

  • FlowerGold on December 10, 2024

    A little goes a long way but I liked it and it added something warm and interesting to champagne or sparkling wine for the holidays. Super easy. Pre mixed the spirits so the people could add the desired amount to their champagne. Did add a little sugar to the mix and let dissolve to take some of the alcohol edge down but was just a little.

• Spicy tomato sauce

  • Dannausc on March 30, 2018

    Good. I used canned tomatoes.

• Egg salad with dill

  • kelly_ml41l9 on May 19, 2026

    A bit saucy, would add more eggs, and will. A smidge less onion. Follow your own tastebuds. A good recipe. Adjust accordingly. Aaand would let set up in fridge before serving…????

  • billcranecos on April 30, 2023

    Delicious. My own dijon component was quite strong and I'll cut back on that next time. The fresh dill flavor comes through nicely.

• Basic quiche custard

  • ruthdeutsch on September 23, 2025

    I often make an assortment of the miniature quiches for family events, along with some combinations of my own. They're always a hit.

• Pizza dough

  • Dannausc on March 30, 2018

    It came out really good. I made it for the pizza pot pie.

• Middle of the night sandwich 7

  • megan_nto3lq on March 18, 2026

    Lol this is not a correct indexing at all