The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Sixties Cookbook: More than 100 Retro Recipes for the Modern Cook

By: Rick Rodgers and Heather Maclean

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Synopsis: As Don Draper famously said, OC Nostalgia: a twinge in your heart far more powerful than memory alone. OCO Nostalgia, of course, also calls to oneOCOs appetite. Thanks in part to the popular series "Mad Men," fans are discovering the classic cuisine of the 1960OCOs; whether to revisit the favorite recipes of their childhoods or to celebrate the comforting, sometimes kitschy, always-satisfying dishes of the era, including: OCo Waldorf SaladOCo Sweet and Sour MeatballsOCo Beef StroganoffOCo Steakhouse Creamed SpinachOCo Buttermilk Dinner RollsOCo Cherries JubileeOCo Daiquiri Lime and Gelatin MoldOCo Classic cocktails such as Blue Hawaiians, Brandy Alexanders, and ManhattansOCo And many more Each recipe is adapted for the modern palate, with less fat and healthier ingredients than in the originals (no more bacon fat as a kitchen staple ). Full-color photographs showcase the food, proving that retro cuisine can be sophisticated and delicious. "The Sensational Sixties Cookbook" will also provide tips on hosting the ultimate sixties soiree, complete with menus, music playlists, and table decorations. So grab a swizzle stick, put Bobby Darin on the turntable, and get cookingOCosixties style aa"