Simple Fare: Rediscovering the Pleasures of Real Food

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Summary: This book makes you want to cook!
Review: Fabulous cookbook. Recipes are preceded by info on where the recipe came from, suitable variations, the enjoyability of the making and eating of the dish, and ideas on what to pair with it for a satisfying meal. Many of the introductions are sheer poetry, making you want to try almost every dish. The chicken paprika and german meatballs are family favorites now - EXCELLENT recipes. If you enjoy cooking, you MUST add this book to your collection. It's one of the most treasured in ours, and we have, literally, hundreds. You'll not be disappointed with this book!

Rating:
Summary: This book makes you want to cook!
Review: Fabulous cookbook. Recipes are preceded by info on where the recipe came from, suitable variations, the enjoyability of the making and eating of the dish, and ideas on what to pair with it for a satisfying meal. Many of the introductions are sheer poetry, making you want to try almost every dish. The chicken paprika and german meatballs are family favorites now - EXCELLENT recipes. If you enjoy cooking, you MUST add this book to your collection. It's one of the most treasured in ours, and we have, literally, hundreds. You'll not be disappointed with this book!

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Summary: Wonderful writing, good food.
Review: If you like good prose and good food, this is the book for you. Johnson is just an average guy trying to put dinner on the table.