Dez

Take a culinary journey through the columns and kitchen of Chef Dez - popular food columnist, culinary instructor, and cooking show host. Chef Dez on Cooking, Volume Two is an informative collection of the popular food column, "Chef Dez on Cooking," currently published in newspapers across Canada and Washington State, along with over one-hundred of his most popular and favorite recipes.

From appetizers to salad dressings, sauces, side dishes, main courses, breakfasts, desserts, and healthy recipes, Chef Dez on Cooking, Volume Two has something for everyone. It is the second book in the series, following Chef Dez on Cooking, Volume One which has received rave reviews.

With food columns and culinary questions and answers accompanying each chapter, this cookbook will become a valuable kitchen reference with a refreshing perspective on the wonderful world of cuisine.

Gordon Desormeaux's nickname became Dez and then Chef Dez as he began his culinary career. Most widely known for his bi-weekly food column, "Chef Dez on Cooking," Dez captures the reading audience of numerous communities across Canada and Washington State. His cooking shows and culinary classes are extremely popular, informative, entertaining, and light-hearted, and they also reveal his passion for people, life, and food.

"I had the wonderful opportunity to have Chef Dez demonstrate the preparation and cooking of a wonderful meal. I bought 3 of his cookbooks, one I use and two I gave away as gifts. I use the recipes often, and get rave reviews whenever I cook using Volume One. I am definitely hooked and anticipate the 2nd Volume " - Mary-Ann T., Gibsons, BC

"The preamble to each chapter is a mini cooking lesson where you can almost hear Chef Dez talking directly to you. Every recipe I have tried is a winner " - Ginny D., Maple Ridge, BC

"We have shared many afternoons and evenings assisting Dez as he shares his passion for food, family, and fun with hundreds of food lovers. What we admire most about Dez is that he sees cooking as a journey, to be explored and enjoyed, not a chore." - Claude & Trudie Bouchard, Limbert Mountain Farm, Agassiz, BC