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Learn to COOK - The Bon Appetit Cookbook
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List Price: $34.95
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Manufacturer: Wiley
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5
Format: Bargain Price
Label: Wiley
Manufacturer: Wiley
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 816
Publication Date: 2006-08-28
Publisher: Wiley
Studio: Wiley
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"You can always tell a Bon Appétit recipe: It's a sophisticated twist on a beloved classic, and it's easy to make...our goal is to give you the cumulative expertise of Bon Appétit, with more than 1,200 recipes that will be delicious, first time out." Barbara Fairchild First launched in 1956, Bon Appétit is Americas favorite and most widely read food and entertaining magazine, with a circulation of 1.3 million. Now, for the first time, The Bon Appétit Cookbook brings together more than 1,200 of the magazines all-time best-loved recipes for every meal and occasion. The book is accessible and user-friendly -- just like the magazine -- and includes clear explanations and exclusive tips from the Bon Appétit test kitchen, along with 59 detailed illustrations of ingredients and techniques. The recipes have been skillfully selected to represent the very best of the magazines sophisticated, foolproof style: easy-to-make dishes that incorporate a variety of regional and international influences -- recipes that are delicious the first time out. From Cajun-Grilled Shrimp to Artichoke and Mushroom Lasagna to Hot and Sticky Apricot-Glazed Chicken to Molasses Chewies with Brown Sugar Glaze, there are dishes that will tempt every palate. Complete with a gorgeous 32-page color insert and a simple yet elegant design throughout, The Bon Appétit Cookbook is a must for those who truly love to make and enjoy great food.
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Summary: Cookbooks
Comment: Loved this book because it gives lots of basic recipes that we may have lost over the years. It is large and you can find new ways to prepare some old favorites. The vegetable side dishes are especially tasty. I made a casserole with potatoes and blue cheese that got lots of raves. Nice addition to anyone's cookbook collection.
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Summary: Excellent all around cookbook!
Comment: I am a Sous Chef at a well known Country Club in Augusta, GA, and I bought this cookbook for some inspiration. I recommend this cookbook for every culinary skill level. There is something in here for everyone!
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Summary: This Cookbook was a "Must-Buy" for me!
Comment: I have been a subscriber to Bon Appetit magazine for over 15 years and was very excited to see that they had published a cookbook. When I purchased it, I was definitely not disappointed! Recipes like "Spinach and ricotta gnocchi", "Potato, leek, gruyere, and oyster mushroom gratin", "Braised Greek chicken and artichokes" and "Lemon Curd with toasted coconut and blueberries" sound very tempting.
The magazine recipes that I have prepared over the years have turned out wonderfully. My mom and I always make our Thanksgiving meal from Bon Appetit recipes, usually from a stack of Thanksgiving issues we've been saving. I was delighted to see that our turkey recipe, "Roast Turkey with Herb Rub and Shiitake Mushroom Gravy" was included in the new cookbook. It's not something for every day, but it does make such a wonderful turkey that we've used the same recipe for about 10 Thanksgivings now. Not all of my favorites made the cut (there was a terrific "White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake" recipe that's not there), but the recipes they selected are probably the best of the best.
The cookbook is massive and contains over 1200 mouth-watering recipes covering all the basic sections of any comprehensive cookbook (appetizers, salads, meats, vegetables, desserts, drinks, etc). The text is almost entirely recipes, with only a paragraph or two here and there of commentary. Only a few pages of photos are tucked between the recipes, but that was not a negative for me since I'm really in it for the recipes (and it probably kept the cost of the book reasonable).
I have always found the recipes in Bon Appetit to be elegant and delicious. Only a few have hard-to-find ingredients (like a specific liquor I wouldn't have on hand), but most include specific quality ingredients, like shiitake mushrooms, bosc pears, or pecorino Romano cheese, so the cook can get the flavor and texture intended. For example, there is a delicious sounding Sicilian meatball recipe that calls for fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread instead of dried crumbs. The recipes are easy enough that most cooks could prepare without problems, but they are from-scratch and will require more effort than those in basic or "quick-prepare" cookbooks. However, there are plenty of recipes in this book that are simple enough for week-night cooking, and those that require extra effort and usually worth it!
Overall, I'm very pleased with this book and will probably use it quite a bit (which is saying something since I have 100+ cookbooks!) I would definitely recommend this book to cooks who want to prepare food that is delicious enough to impress!
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Summary: Good Cookin'
Comment: I gave this as a gift & the person (a co-worker who likes creative cooking) absolutely loves it...
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Summary: so many recipes, so little time
Comment: I was more than surprised at the abundance of easy recipes in this book! I had enjoyed the magazine but a few of those recipes I had deemed too hard to do. The book still carries a few of those for the more ambitious chef, but it has so many recipes anyone can do! This makes a fantastic gift also!
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