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Summary: This might be the only cookbook you need
Review: This book stemmed from his TV series "Today's Gourmet". His stated goal is to give some "commsense cusine, one that demonstrated a rational approach to cooking. . . . a cooking style that exhibits elegance and joy while emphasizing aspects of health in a reasonable way."He achieves this goal. What I really enjoy and use is the first section, 40 pages of menus using recipes from the book. This is unique and very well done. This section gives one not only ideas for complete meals from the book, but just plain ideas on how to combine dishes for wonderful meals. The recipes themselves show great variety, and care to do just what he setted out: elegance for reasonable health. As an example, this menu is entitled: The light side of Classic Cuisine: Grilled Swordfish with Spicy Yogurt Sauce, Poached Turkey in Vegetable Consomme' Salad, Creamy Rice Pudding with Fruit Sauce. Calories per serving: 758. There are many sidelights to this cookbook: sidebars on foods and techniques, and nice photos. Perfect cookbook for someone looking for lighter, gourmet quality food.
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Summary: Basic Gourmet Cooking with Huge Menu Section
Review: This book stemmed from his TV series "Today's Gourmet". His stated goal is to give some "commsense cusine, one that demonstrated a rational approach to cooking. . . . a cooking style that exhibits elegance and joy while emphasizing aspects of health in a reasonable way." He achieves this goal. What I really enjoy and use is the first section, 40 pages of menus using recipes from the book. This is unique and very well done. This section gives one not only ideas for complete meals from the book, but just plain ideas on how to combine dishes for wonderful meals. The recipes themselves show great variety, and care to do just what he setted out: elegance for reasonable health. As an example, this menu is entitled: The light side of Classic Cuisine: Grilled Swordfish with Spicy Yogurt Sauce, Poached Turkey in Vegetable Consomme' Salad, Creamy Rice Pudding with Fruit Sauce. Calories per serving: 758. There are many sidelights to this cookbook: sidebars on foods and techniques, and nice photos. Perfect cookbook for someone looking for lighter, gourmet quality food.
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Summary: Great Cooking for a Harried Age
Review: This is a wonderful cookbook. It contains great tasting recipes with concise instructions and an ease which will make anyone feel comfortable in the kitchen. I love Jaques Pepin for is unpretentious approach to modern cooking. Although few of the recipes require exotic ingredients or equipment, the results are always spectacular and very spohisticated. I would highly recommend this book for the novice and the experienced cook, alike.
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Summary: Every recipe a delight!
Review: What makes this cookbook stand out among the rest is the combination/selection of full menus provided (including wine and calorie count for each meal). The recipes are easy to follow and the ingredients can easily be found at your local grocer. (No hunting required for exotics). I highly recommend this book for the novice and experienced chef. All will enjoy a great culinary experience .
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Summary: A collaboration of easy to make and great tasting meals.
Review: What makes this cookbook stand out among the rest is the combination/selection of full menus provided (including wine and calorie count for each meal). The recipes are easy to follow and the ingredients can easily be found at your local grocer. (No hunting required for exotics). I highly recommend this book for the novice and experienced chef. All will enjoy a great culinary experience .
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