Margaritaville: The Cookbook: Relaxed Recipes For a Taste of Paradise

by Carlo Sernaglia, Julia Turshen, Jimmy Buffett (Foreword by)

Overview

Savor the taste of paradise with Carlo Sernaglia and Julia Turshen's Margaritaville: The Cookbook

Warm sun, cool drink, and nowhere to be—that’s Margaritaville! It’s a celebration of relaxation and an invitation to enjoy good food and good company. Margaritaville: The Cookbook is filled with recipes that bring the flavor of island living and the spirit of Jimmy Buffett's iconic song straight into your home.

The first official cookbook from the beloved world of Margaritaville features laid-back favorites like the explosively good Volcano Nachos and the heaven-on-earth-with-an-onion-slice Cheeseburger in Paradise, alongside more sophisticated options that will wow your guests (Coho Salmon in Lemongrass-Miso Broth, anyone?). With its combination of recipes, stories, and gorgeous full color food and lifestyle photographs throughout, it is sure to put you in a Margaritaville state of mind!

Margaritaville isn’t confined to single spot on the map — the recipes draw inspiration from around the world, from Jerk Chicken to Tuna Poke with Plantain Chips and Jimmy’s Jammin’ Jambalaya. And we've got you all covered, from family-friendly Aloha Hotdogs to drool-worthy Vegetarian Burgers.

It's 5 o'clock somewhere and no vacation is complete without a cocktail—preferably a margarita, of course! Margaritaville: The Cookbook is loaded with drink recipes to inspire your blissful island cocktail hour—from Jimmy's Perfect Margarita and Paradise Palomas to Cajun Bloody Mary's and the quintessential Key West Coconut and Lime Frozen Margarita.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250151650
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	05/01/2018
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	232,163
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 10.25(h) x 1.15(d)

About the Author

Chef Carlo Sernaglia is Margaritaville’s great catch. With his law degree in one hand and a Lionfish spear in the other, Chef Carlo chose to follow his heart to the ocean and to the kitchen. Carlo’s passion for cooking led him through Italy, Venezuela and Florida before arriving on the shores of Margaritaville. Now as the brand’s Concept Chef, Carlo brings his appetite for fresh ingredients, bold flavors and memorable meals to Margaritaville recipes, menus, and guests.

Julia Turshen is the author of Feed the Resistance and Small Victories, named one of the Best Cookbooks of Fall 2016 by The New York Times. She has written for Vogue, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Saveur, SELF, The Washington Post, T Magazine and The Wall Street Journal. She lives in the Hudson Valley with her wife, dogs, and cat.

Table of Contents

Breakfast

1. Pineapple and Coconut Milk Smoothie
2. Key Lime Yogurt with Graham Cracker Granola
3. Baked Boatmeal Squares with Blueberries and Coconut
4. Huevos Rancheros
5. Key West Omelet a. Key Lime Hollandaise
6. South Florida Eggs Benedict
7. Spicy Breakfast Quesadillas
8. Triple B (Buttermilk, Blueberry and Banana) Pancakes
9. Best Ever French Toast
10. Our Breakfast Potatoes

Appetizers

1. Volcano Nachos
2. Warm Asiago Crab Dip
3. Grilled Oysters with Tarragon Butter
4. Peel-and-Eat Shrimp a. Mustard Sauce
5. Drunken Shrimp Skillet
6. Lava Lava Shrimp
7. Conch Fritters with Calypso Sauce a. Calypso Sauce
8. Spanish Octopus Salad
9. JWB Crab and Quinoa Cakes with Curry Kale Slaw a. Curry Kale Slaw
10. Crispy Calamari with Peppadews and Lemon Aioli a. Lemon Aioli
11. Fried Oysters with Creamed Spinach
12. Lion Fish Carpaccio
13. Kusshi Oysters with Granny Smith, Cucumber and Mint Granita
14. Veracruz Seafood Cocktail
15. Tuna Poke with Plantain Chips a. Plantain Chips
16. Paradise Ceviche
17. Belizean Shrimp Ceviche
18. Pimiento Cheese Hushpuppies a. Pimiento Cheese
19. Tostones with Mojo Sauce
20. Crispy Eggplant and Goat Cheese-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers
21. Fried Baby Artichokes with Remoulade
22. Hollywood Burrata with Grated Tomato Dressing
23. Jalapeño Deviled Eggs with Pickled Mustard Seeds
24. Cajun Chicken Quesadilla a. Blackening Seasoning
25. Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wings with Buttermilk Blue Cheese Dressing
26. Sweet Chile Chicken Wings



Salads and Soups

1. JWB Caesar Salad with Sourdough Croutons
2. JWB House Salad with Cashew Dressing
3. Little Gem Wedge Salad
4. Avocado and Papaya Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing
5. Quinoa and Mango Salad with Seared Tuna
6. Fried Green Tomato Salad with Salsa Verde and Queso Fresco
7. Creamy Andalusian Gazpacho
8. Luxurious Lobster Bisque a. Lobster Stock
9. Bahamian Conch Chowder
10. Chicken and Corn Chupe

Burgers, Sandwiches and Hot Dogs

1. Cheeseburgers in Paradise with Paradise Island Dressing a. Margaritaville House Spice Blend b. Paradise Island Dressing
2. Black and Blue Burgers
3. Turkey Burgers with Cheddar and Barbeque Aioli
4. JWB Surf n’ Turf Burgers
5. Ultimate Veggie Burgers
6. Grilled Flank Steak Sandwiches with Horseradish Sauce
7. Cuban Meatloaf Survival Sandwiches
8. Tailgate Muffuletta for a Crowd
9. Beach Club Sandwich
10. New Orleans Fried Oyster Po-Boys
11. Delta Fried Catfish Reubens
12. Blackened Fish Sandwiches a. Jalapeño Tartar Sauce
13. JWB Lobster Rolls
14. Aloha Hot Dogs a. Pineapple Salsa
15. Own Damn Fault Hot Dogs
16. Blackened Chili Dogs

Main Dishes

1. Best Ever Chili
2. Margaritaville Family Recipe Cuban Meatloaf a. JWB Steak Seasoning
3. Veal Saltimbocca Pockets
4. Steak au Poivre
5. Prime Sirloin Oscar
6. Summer Grill Surf-and-Turf
7. Grilled Skirt Steaks with Carlo’s Avocado Chimichurri
8. Slow Cooker Pork Shoulder with LandShark and Cola
9. Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde and Smoked Ancho and Gaujillo Sauce a. Salsa Verde b. Smoked Ancho and Gaujillo Sauce c. Chicken Tinga
10. Jerk Chicken
11. Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Country Gravy
12. Shrimp Mofongo al Ajillo
13. Outside-Optional Cajun Clambake
14. Sardinian Seafood Stew
15. Pan-Seared Halibut with Artichoke Ragout a. Artichoke Ragout
16. Seared Grouper with Fresh Mango Salsa
17. Crispy Sicilian-Style Pounded Tuna Steaks
18. Coho Salmon in Lemongrass-Miso Broth
19. Salt-Crusted Whole Snapper
20. LandShark Beer-Battered Fish
21. Seafood Mac-and-Cheese
22. Lobster Pasta
23. Paella del Mar
24. Jimmy’s Jammin’ Jambalaya
25. Baby Back Ribs with Guava Barbecue Sauce
26. Pizza a la Minute

Side Dishes

1. Pico de Gallo
2. Guacamole
3. Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
4. Lobster Hash Browns with Jalapeño Cheese
5. Crispy Brussels Sprouts
6. Yukon Gold Loaded Mashed Potatoes
7. Spicy Red Onion Rings
8. JWB Creamed Spinach
9. Oven Fries
10. Fajita Black Beans
11. Island Rice Pilaf
12. Creamy Spinach and Cheese Grits
13. Skillet Cornbread with Honey Butter
14. Grilled Corn with Lime Butter
15. Pickled Jalapeño Mac-and-Cheese

Desserts

1. Baked Florida
2. Key Lime Pie
3. Banana Cream Pie with Caramel Rum Sauce a. Caramel Rum Sauce
4. Coconut Tres Leches Cake
5. Island Rum Cake
6. Strawberry Sponge Cake Shortcake
7. Frozen Mango Cheesecake
8. Crispy Bananarama
9. Chocolate-Bourbon Croissant Bread Pudding
10. S’mores ‘Nachos’ with Warm Chocolate Sauce

Drinks

1. Perfect Bloody Marias a. Cajun Bloody Marys
2. Brunch Rum Punch a. Pineapple Rum Runners
3. LandShark Micheladas
4. Incommunicado
5. Jimmy’s Perfect Margarita a. Ginger Citrus Margaritas b. Feelin’ Hot Hot Hot Jalapeño Margaritas
6. Frozen Paradise Palomas a. Very Berry Frozen Margaritas b. Key West Coconut and Lime Frozen Margaritas c. Frozen Watermelon and Mint Margaritas
7. 5 o’clock Somewhere
8. Red Wine and Cherry Sangria a. White Wine and Peach Sangria
9. Cucumber and Mint Coolers
10. Watermelon Pink Lemonade

Twenty Party and Menu Suggestions
Recipes Organized by Fun!
Ten Practical Party Suggestions
Acknowledgements
Index

Editorial Reviews

03/19/2018
Margaritaville’s concept chef Sernaglia and James Beard Award–winner Turshen (Small Victories) offer 125 official Margaritaville-brand recipes that are festive and easy to prepare. Perfect for entertaining, the recipes are mashups of global tropical cuisines with “Gulf Coast Florribean roots.” Seafood lovers will delight in the appetizers, with options for crab, shrimp, oysters, octopus, and conch (ceviches and frittered). Soups and salads include gazpachos, seared tuna, and chowders. New Orleans muffaletta, blackened fish, and stuffed burgers are hearty sandwiches (and, yes, there’s a recipe for Cheeseburgers in Paradise), joined by several steak options, a jambalaya, and guava-glazed baby back barbecued ribs for mains. Along with sides of cilantro lime coleslaw and lobster hash browns topped with jalapeño cheese, there are rum, coconut, and tropical fruit–laced desserts such as Crispy Bananarama, a deep-fried taco strudel. Not surprisingly, the book contains several cocktail and margarita options. Jimmy Buffett fans will undoubtedly enjoy this cookbook, and even non-parrotheads will find lots of solid, go-to recipes. Kari Stewart and Esther Newberg, ICM. (May)

Publishers Weekly

"Recommended for readers seeking foods that bring to mind vacations and island living." —Library Journal

"Margaritaville’s concept chef Sernaglia and James Beard Award–winner Turshen (Small Victories) offer 125 official Margaritaville-brand recipes that are festive and easy to prepare. Perfect for entertaining... Jimmy Buffett fans will undoubtedly enjoy this cookbook, and even non-parrotheads will find lots of solid, go-to recipes." —Publishers Weekly

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