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Summary: Good food from a mediocre man.
Review: Despite the fact that Mr. Wilson is not from Cajun Country, these recipes are good. These recipes are not for the faint of stomach or palate. The Louisianan triad: onions, green peppers, and garlic dominate the ingredient listings. Most of the recipes have a zip to them (they are spicy). An especially good dish is the meat loaf recipe. Mr. Wilson turns this hum drum midwestern dish into a culinary delight...He can turn out a good meal.
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Summary: To the reader from Queenstown Maryland.
Review: I doubt very seriously you own this book. For one, to say Justin Wilson is not from Cajun Country is like saying the Pope isn't Catholic. (just so you know Justin was born and reared in Amite, LA) And anyone familiar with cajun or creole cooking knows that the TRINITY is Onions, Green Pepper, and Celery (CELERY, not garlic, though garlic is very good, its not part of the trinity). Further to call Justin Wilson a mediocre man is ludicrous. Justin Wilson was doing his thing long before that "thing" got you your own sitcom. I am afraid you (and the guy from Alabama) have Justin confused with another popular so called "cajun" chef. Jutin Wilson is as authentic as they come. His recipes are as authentic as they come. They are ground in the "old" ways. This cookbook is considered a "bible" in many kitchens, and I HIGHLY reccommend it to anyone interested in learning a little bit about TRUE cajun cooking from a MAN who learned his technique from those passed down from generations. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!.
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Summary: Good Cajun Food...... Gar-on-tee!!!!
Review: I had only recently heard of Justin Wilson. My husband and I love cajun food and I wanted to learn how to make it at home. Someone told me about him and a new fan was born!!! My husband bought me this book and another of Justin's to start out with. The recipes are simple and delicious. I had no trouble making them, even as a first-timer. You can interchange a lot of the different kinds of meat as well - for example with the crawfish etoufee, we have made with shrimp as well as petite lobster. The little stories in his book are entertaining as well. If you enjoy eating cajun, you will love this book!!!
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Summary: Excellent Recipes
Review: I have tried Justin Wilson's recipes in this cookbook, and found each of them easy to follow and very delicious. I would highly recommend this and any other cookbook he comes out with! C'est Bon!!
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Summary: Not good at all
Review: I love this cookbook for three reasons: 1. ingredients are inexpensive and easy to find (if you have onions, peppers, garlic, and red-peppered hot sauce, you're half way there!), 2. the instructions are easy to follow, and 3. the end results are mouth-watering good! I am a novice cook but have found this book so easy to use and follow. If you like cajun cookin' (especially gumbos), this is a "must have" in your kitchen!
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Summary: A Must Have Cookbook!
Review: I love this cookbook for three reasons: 1. ingredients are inexpensive and easy to find (if you have onions, peppers, garlic, and red-peppered hot sauce, you're half way there!), 2. the instructions are easy to follow, and 3. the end results are mouth-watering good! I am a novice cook but have found this book so easy to use and follow. If you like cajun cookin' (especially gumbos), this is a "must have" in your kitchen!
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Summary: My Favorrite Country Cookbook
Review: I purchased this book when it came out about ten years ago after faithfully watching the TV show. (I got tired of trying to hastily write down all of the recipies during the show). It has become one of my favorite cookbooks. It is not "haute cuisine" so if that's what you are looking for, look elsewhere. It is one of the best recipie books for down-home southern cooking I have ever read. My copy is stained and dog-eared but it is still the one I pull out first when I get ready to cook up something special. Also if you don't like the Cajun aspect (or if like me your stomach has gotten a little sensitive with age), you can leave out the cayenne pepper from any recipe and it still tastes great. The stories are quite funny, too.
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Summary: My Favorrite Country Cookbook
Review: I purchased this book when it came out about ten years ago after faithfully watching the TV show. (I got tired of trying to hastily write down all of the recipies during the show). It has become one of my favorite cookbooks. It is not "haute cuisine" so if that's what you are looking for, look elsewhere. It is one of the best recipie books for down-home southern cooking I have ever read. My copy is stained and dog-eared but it is still the one I pull out first when I get ready to cook up something special. Also if you don't like the Cajun aspect (or if like me your stomach has gotten a little sensitive with age), you can leave out the cayenne pepper from any recipe and it still tastes great. The stories are quite funny, too.
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Summary: Good Cajun Food...... Gar-on-tee!!!!
Review: I used to watch Justin Wilson's cooking show on PBS. His wit made the show worthwhile. The recipes in this book make it worthwhile. I haven't made them all, but the ones I did make are outstanding. My hat's off to Justin. Jus' add a little wine wit dat and den it's did.
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Summary: Whoooo Boy, dat some good eatin'.
Review: I used to watch Justin Wilson's cooking show on PBS. His wit made the show worthwhile. The recipes in this book make it worthwhile. I haven't made them all, but the ones I did make are outstanding. My hat's off to Justin. Jus' add a little wine wit dat and den it's did.
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