The Eli's Cheesecake Cookbook : Remarkable Recipes From A Chicago Legend

421 Pages·2015·43.7 MB·English

by  Kogan

Copyright © 2015 by Eli’s Cheesecake Company All rights reserved. No part of
this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
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from the publisher.
Food photography by Peter McCullough.
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Schulman, Maureen.
The Eli’s Cheesecake cookbook: remarkable recipes from a Chicago legend /
Maureen Schulman, Tara Lane, Jolene Worthington, Diana Moles.
pages cm
Includes index.
Summary: “A cookbook celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Chicago
restaurant Eli’s Cheesecake, including recipes, anecdotes, and photographs”--
Provided by publisher.
ISBN 978-1-57284-769-9 (ebook) 1. Cheesecake. 2. Eli’s Cheesecake World. I.
Lane, Tara. II. Worthington, Jolene. III. Moles, Diana. IV. Title.
TX773.S3335 2015
641.86’53--dc23
2015031420
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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D E S ,
EDICATED WITH LOVE TO LI CHULMAN a larger-than-life,
one-in-a-million guy with a twinkle in his eye who captured the heart of
Chicago with his amazing food and effervescent personality. Eli would
be so happy that his cheesecake legacy remains strong, and that no one
will ever say “Eli who?” Everyone at The Eli’s Cheesecake Company, a
family-owned business, continues to be inspired by Eli’s magic and
strives for excellence every day.
This year marks Eli’s Cheesecake’s 35th anniversary, which was the
driving force behind the creation of this book. We are so happy that you
have decided to cook with us!
This is your chance to peek inside the legendary kitchens of Eli’s The
Place For Steak and the Eli’s Cheesecake bakery, and learn how to make
the most popular recipes from these icons of the Chicago food scene. Our
goal is to provide you with the scientific knowledge and detailed recipes
necessary to bake a perfect cheesecake, all while learning about Eli
Schulman’s storied rise to top restaurateur and baker extraordinaire.
Whether you’re a cook, baker, or Chicago history buff or simply have
fond memories of dining at one of Eli’s restaurants, this book is filled
with historical photos, celebrity snapshots, and lots of big cakes, as well
as clear and beautiful step-by-step food photography for every recipe.