The Yachting Gourmet cookbook is designed specifically for the casual boater and provides an efficient and boat-friendly method for preparing nearly 400 recipes.


After researching the available cookbooks for yacht owners, author Mary Maskal found there was nothing written specifically for the casual boater going out for a day, a long weekend or a week.


The Yachting Gourmet is the result of spending time on boats and wanting to eat more than bologna and cheese sandwiches," Maskal says. Anyone confined to a small cooking space can appreciate the simple and effective tips to enjoy delicious meals.


Maskal was thrilled and surprised to find that almost half of the orders for her first printing were casual cooks in the non-boating world who appreciated the layout and distinctive recipes. All recipes were created with the size and limitations of any size galley.


Small spaces and big flavor are served up with The Yachting Gourmet's simple two step process for at-home and on board preparation. A variety of recipes create a book that is distinctive, enjoyable and will cater to a diverse palate. Recipes include refreshing cocktails, hearty and light soups, and array of meat and seafood main dishes and sweet treats.


Maskal has created distinctive recipes for a floating feast. Included are dishes such as Chicken and Blueberry-Chipotle Wrap , Sea Bass Crusted with Potato and Green Onion, Veal Scallops with Hazelnut Sauce, Grilled Pork Tenderloin. Kid and adult friendly Peanut Butter and Banana Split Sandwich to Potato Salad with Prosciutto and Truffle Oil. Maskal says the most requested item she is asked to make in the cookbook is her Tomato and Cantaloupe Salad which draws rave reviews.


All recipes in The Yachting Gourmet are selected and adapted to have a common thread of ingredients for easy provisioning, require minimal on-board preparation, and provide a wide variety of main courses, side items, deserts and cocktails. Dine, entertain and enjoy your time on board with The Yachting Gourmet. For more information or to order The Yachting Gourmet visit www.theyachtinggourment.com