The Pirates in the Pantry Cookbook put together by Chris Jette & Wendy Croker is a collection of recipes from Parrotheads around the world that will make any get-together a roaring success! Parrotheads?? YES! Good Cooks?? Absolutely! These people worked hard to put this cookbook together that also helps with various charities and organizations. Their goal... Community sharing and making our world just a little bit better today than it was the day before. (And bringing us some delicious recipes!)
The book has a laminated soft cover with comb binding so that pages lay flat when preparing recipes. It is colorfully decorated with Pirate Parrots on a yellow background and begins with an Index listing according to these sections:
Tail Gatin' Munchies - Appetizers & Dips & Snacks
Lively Libations - Beverages
Feeding Frenzy - Salads & Sides
Sail the Main Course - Main Dishes
Seven Deadly Sins - Desserts
Dis & Dat - which includes:
Helpful Hints Around the Home
Andy Mon's Irie Jerk Rub
Dry Jerk Seasoning
Super Barbeque Sauce
& The Meaning of What You Drink (a must read)
Some of the delicious recipes included in this cookbook include: Calypso Caviar, Chili Pepper Quiche, Kielbasa Bites, Limoncello, Mangorita, Empanadas, Gala Macaroni, Potato Gratin, A-1-A Strata, Jamaican Ribs, Mon!, Lone Star Fondue, Frozen Key Lime Pie, Hawaiian Hukilau Cake, Mango-Coconut Bread Pudding, Texas Triple Layered Dessert, Miracle Meatballs and so many more!
These is a great cookbook for party fare and I would definitely recommend it as you'll also be supporting good causes as well. Lots of good party recipes here..! Check it out at www.phcoct.org/cookbook/.. While you're there check out The Parrot Head Club and all it's interesting ideas, links, merchandise, conventions and more. If you enjoy tropical life and Jimmy Buffet.. you'll be fascinated browsing through the site.
The Parrot Head Club of Connecticut is a non-profit organization donating service in a variety of ways to their community, addressing environmental, charitable, and worthy concerns on both local and national levels, and providing social activities for people who are interested in the music of Jimmy Buffett and the tropical lifestyle he personifies.
