Caesars Entertainment's The Seven Stars Cookbook - Recipes from World-Class Casinos Named Best Corporate Cookbook in the USA by Gourmand International

LAS VEGAS, Dec. 22, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment Corporation today announced that its best-selling cookbook, The Seven Stars Cookbook – Recipes from World-Class Casinos (Chronicle Books, 2010), has been awarded the "Best Corporate Cookbook in the USA" by Gourmand International. The Seven Stars Cookbook will move on to the international awards, to be announced in March in Paris, France.

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The Seven Stars Cookbook features 125 recipes from Caesars Entertainment's chefs and resort restaurants from across the country, including recipes from celebrity chefs:  Paula Deen, Guy Savoy, Bobby Flay and many more. Caesars Entertainment chefs share cooking tips including how to cook seasonally and how to buy locally, plus recipes including, Steak and Blue Cheese Macaroni,  Avocado Spring Rolls and the Grilled Shrimp Gazpacho.

Award-winning author John Schlimm was first introduced to the culinary prowess of the Caesars Entertainment resorts while touring the country for his last cookbook, The Ultimate Beer Lover's Cookbook, which Gourmand International awarded both "Best Beer Book in the USA" and "Best Beer Book in the World."

"After spending time at a number of Caesars Entertainment resorts while on tour for my last cookbook, I realized that these resorts are a gold mine of some of the most visionary and creative culinary masters in the world, each with a unique flair and cooking style," said Schlimm. "These chefs really know how to rock the kitchen, so I was thrilled to be able to share them with the rest of the planet in The Seven Stars Cookbook."

More than 100 chefs from the Caesars Entertainment resorts are featured within this cookbook, each offering a wide variety of culinary recipes and styles; with something for every palate. Many of the world's greatest culinary giants have restaurants within the Caesars Entertainment portfolio, including Bobby Flay, Paula Deen, Guy Savoy, Francois Payard and more.

To purchase The Seven Stars Cookbook – Recipes from World-Class Casinos, please visit http://www.caesars.com/sevenstarscookbook/order_the_book.html.

Gourmand International's "Best in the World" cookbook competition is the world's leading cookbook awards, honoring cookbooks from more than 135 countries worldwide. The final awards show will be held at the Gourmand World Cookbook Fair in Paris, France on March 3, 2011.

About Caesars Entertainment:

Caesars Entertainment Corporation is the world's largest provider of branded casino entertainment. Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada, more than 70 years ago, Caesars Entertainment Corporation has grown through development of new properties, expansions and acquisitions, and now operates casinos on four continents. The company's properties operate primarily under the Harrah's®, Caesars® and Horseshoe® brand names; Caesars Entertainment Corporation also owns the World Series of Poker® and a majority interest in the London Clubs International family of casinos. Caesars Entertainment Corporation is focused on building loyalty and value with its customers through a unique combination of great service, excellent products, unsurpassed distribution, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars Entertainment Corporation is committed to environmental sustainability and energy conservation and recognizes the importance of being a responsible steward of the environment. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com.

About Chronicle Books

One of the most admired and respected publishing companies in the U.S., Chronicle Books was founded in 1967 and over the years has developed a reputation for award-winning, innovative books. Recognized as one of the 50 best small companies to work for in the U.S. (and the only independent publisher to receive this award), the company continues to challenge conventional publishing wisdom, setting trends in both subject and format, maintaining a list that includes much admired illustrated books and gift products in design, art, architecture, photography, food, lifestyle, pop culture, and acclaimed children's titles. Chronicle Books' objective is to create and distribute exceptional publishing that's instantly recognizable for its spirit, creativity, and value. For more information about Chronicle Books, visit www.chroniclebooks.com.

The Seven Stars Cookbook – Recipes from World-Class Casinos; 978-0-8118-7475-5; $45.00

SOURCE Caesars Entertainment Corporation