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Sara Moulton Cooks at Home reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 29th June 2012)This cookbook offers a variety of quick-cook family-friendly fare as well as more sophisticated, but by no means daunting, recipes perfectly suited to... | |
Baked: New Frontiers in Baking reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 9th July 2012)I own quite a few baking books but this one sets itself apart from the others by offering unusual flavours (matcha, malted milk, sweet and salty chocolate)... | |
Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts Reinvented reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 9th July 2012)The authors’ second book is as good as the first, continuing the theme of offering variety, creative flavour combinations and just plain delicious sweets... | |
The Eating Well Rush Hour Cookbook: Healthy Meals for Busy Cooks reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 2nd December 2013)This book has 15 menus per season, meals that can be prepared in one hour. When I was working, my definition of a fast meal was only 30 minutes, so I'd... | |
Giada's Family Dinners reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 21st August 2012)The focus of this book is less on Italian cuisine and more on entertaining with recipes that are not necessarily traditionally Italian, but include an... | |
Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 21st August 2012)This book is a compilation of mostly traditional Italian recipes with the focus on those that are simpler or less time consuming to make, but certainly... | |
The Cookie Lover's Cookie Book reviewed by mockhuman(reviewed 4th September 2012)I bought this book when it first came out and I still turn to it when I want to make cookies. Solid recipes, well written - just don't expect food porn... | |
Culinary Expressions reviewed by Peckish Sister(reviewed 5th September 2012)Do you buy those great big packages of chicken breasts and then wonder what to do with them? Maybe you always buy the salmon and are ready for something... | |
The Southern Foodie: 100 Places to Eat in the South Before You Die (and the Recipes That Made Them Famous reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 7th September 2012)Disclosure: As a food blogger, I was given an advanced copy of this book to review. My opinions are my very own, and was not a condition for my advanced... | |
Roasting-A Simple Art reviewed by wester(reviewed 10th September 2012)Every recipe I've made from this book so far has turned out great. The recipes are quite simple, and all the details that you should pay attention to are... | |
Light Basics Cookbook: The Only Cookbook You'll Ever Need if You Want to Cook Healthy reviewed by Peckish Sister(reviewed 29th September 2012)This is a great cookbook for novices as like the name implies, there are a lot of basic cooking instruction. The version I had was spiral bound and laid... | |
The Complete Meze Table reviewed by wester(reviewed 3rd October 2012)I found this book at some flea market ages ago, and then pretty much forgot about it. Until a few weeks ago it caught my eye again, and I decided to cook... | |
Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 6th October 2012)I haven't cooked much out of this book, because the dishes are what I would make to entertain, rather than feeding my family every day. What I have tried... | |
3 in 1 Vegetarian Cookbook (Favorite Brand Name 3 Books in 1) reviewed by Monkey(reviewed 10th October 2012)The recipes are mostly on the simpler side, but I've made a large handful of them and they've all worked out nicely. | |
Vegetarian: Collector's Edition reviewed by Monkey(reviewed 10th October 2012)Only made a few things, but really enjoyed them. Nice recipes, not simplistic but not overly complex either, good flavors & variation. | |
The Moro Cookbook reviewed by friederike(reviewed 11th October 2012)For me, this book contains a lot of interesting, and generally reliable recipes, with a few real great hits. I'm glad I have it, and I know people who... | |
How To Eat In reviewed by friederike(reviewed 11th October 2012)A beautiful book with many classic British dishes, some with an impressive (and impressing) twist, aiming at home-style fine dining (as the title suggests).... | |
Put 'em Up!: A Comprehensive Home Preserving Guide for the Creative Cook, from Drying and Freezing to Canning and Pickling reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 13th October 2012)This is a beautiful book with lots of information for storing foods. I've never before reviewed a cookbook I didn't use, but let me explain why I've made... | |
Baked Elements: The Importance of Being Baked in 10 Favorite Ingredients reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 28th October 2012)Another wonderful cookbook from the owners of Baked bakery in Brooklyn, this time focusing on the authors’ favourite ingredients. Of the three books,... | |
Jerusalem reviewed by friederike(reviewed 3rd November 2012)So far, I have tested four recipes from this book. I noticed that all of these dishes were very delicious, none of them had that particular Ottolenghi... | |
Appeltaart reviewed by friederike(reviewed 3rd November 2012)A beautiful book focused on a single dish - I'm actually amazed how many different recipes she found! However, not all of them are equally good, it has... | |
Mediterranean Harvest: Vegetarian Recipes from the World's Healthiest Cuisine reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 5th November 2012)This cookbook has lots of recipes! Chapters are centered around meal courses, such as "little foods: starters, snacks, meze and more", "pasta", "savory... | |
The Best Vegetarian Recipes: From Greens to Grains, from Soups to Salads: 200 Bold Flavored Recipes reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 5th November 2012)This cookbook seems geared toward helping the vegetarian to prepare a well balanced meal. It does this with not only great recipes but also specific menu... | |
Plenty reviewed by Barbara(reviewed 6th November 2012)I am really enjoying this cookbook, as well as Jerusalem, which I bought at the same time. I love the flavours and combinations, and with it's heavy Middle... | |
HomeBaking : The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the World reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 10th November 2012)This cookbook is a treasure trove of wonderful recipes, each of which transports you to someone else's kitchen, often in another part of the world.
The... | |
The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition reviewed by kerrlm(reviewed 15th November 2012)recipes are tested and tested by Cooks Illustrated staff. They always uncover a new twist or secret to successful cooking. | |
De verstandige kok reviewed by friederike(reviewed 1st December 2012)This book is great document of culinary history: a cookbook from the 16th century, the Dutch Golden Age, annotated and 'translated' to modern Dutch. And... | |
Salads reviewed by BiblioBob(reviewed 11th December 2012)Frauke Koops’ “Salads” is a vivacious and dramatically colourful cookbook. The 52 featured recipes are presented according to level of difficulty:... | |
Big Small Plates reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 13th January 2013)An amazing diversity of appetizers are gathered together in this tome. The appetizers come from a variety of cuisines - south american, mexican, european,... | |
Savory Pies: Delicious Recipes for Seasoned Meats, Vegetables and Cheeses Baked in Perfectly Flaky Pie Crusts reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 19th January 2013)Anytime I can support a Food Blogger, I will do that. (Of course, I'm a food blogger, but nowhere close to being ready to publish my own cookbook). Greg... | |
Bouchon Bakery reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 8th February 2013)This is a beautiful cookbook for the baker who likes to be challenged.
Recipe ingredients are provided in weights (as well as standard American volume... | |
Indian (What's Cooking) reviewed by wester(reviewed 10th March 2013)I almost didn't get this book. I already have a cookbook from the same author that I don't cook from. I already have a cookbook from the same series that... | |
Pure Vanilla: Irresistible Recipes and Essential Techniques reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 24th March 2013)A celebration of vanilla in all of its forms. The recipes run the gamut from sweet to savoury, homey and retro to modern and sophisticated, but none are... | |
The Olive and the Caper: Adventures in Greek Cooking reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 1st April 2013)This book will bring you on both a culinary and a cultural journey through Greece. I love the stories from the author about living on Santorini, and her... | |
Cooking Dinner: Simple Italian Family Recipes Everyone Can Make reviewed by lisakelsey(reviewed 7th April 2013)Some will find this book unremarkable but I love it because it reminds me of the simple Italian food my mother made for us every day back in the 70s. After... | |
We Love Madeleines reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 14th April 2013)A very cute little book filled with wonderful recipes for the little shell-shaped cakes. The recipes have been contributed by different bakers, so the... | |
Rebar: Modern Food Cookbook reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 14th April 2013)This is a great vegetarian cookbook with a wide variety of recipes ranging from simple to complex, all of which offer a unique taste experience. Though... | |
Simply delicious cookies reviewed by wester(reviewed 23rd May 2013)If you have children, it's good to have a good variation of cookie recipes for rainy afternoons. This book is fine for that. There is enough variation... | |
Off the Beeton Track reviewed by Sovay(reviewed 23rd June 2013)This book was published in 1946 when food rationing in Britain was if anything more stringent than it had been during WW2 itself, but the author does his... | |
Simply Asian reviewed by trudywo(reviewed 16th August 2013)I have cooked a great deal from this book and the recipes - although requiring considerable prep time - always turn out well - the flavours are well balanced... | |
Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make reviewed by wester(reviewed 10th September 2013)I really like this cookbook. The recipes are not too complicated for everyday use, but there is always something about them that makes them special.
I... | |
The Flavour Thesaurus reviewed by friederike(reviewed 22nd September 2013)I absolutely love the concept of this book - I often turn to it when I'm not exactly sure if two ingredients will pair well, or if I just need inspiration.... | |
Pie reviewed by friederike(reviewed 22nd September 2013)A really nice book based on a topic that most cookbooks will only touch upon in passing. Most recipes were really good, specifically the Smoked Fish and... | |
Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 22nd September 2013)This is an excellent book for the beginning bread baker. Its strategies are also useful for the old, but busy, bread baker. The book takes a relaxed... | |
Preserve: Over 100 Delicious Recipes (Cookery) reviewed by friederike(reviewed 15th October 2013)A small but good, reliable book over preserving, with many good ideas. | |
Everyday Food: Great Food Fast reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 29th January 2014)Being highly visual, I appreciate that each recipe has a beautiful full-color photograph. I miss this TV show, but am glad to have their recipes in one... | |
Lick the Bowl Good: Classic Home-Style Desserts with a Twist reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 29th January 2014)Full disclosure: I know the author, as she is a fellow food blogger and we've attended a Food Blog conference together. However, I paid for my own copy... | |
Pressure Cooker Perfection reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 7th February 2014)I've been using a pressure cooker for at least 15 years, and I love it. I started with a stovetop model, but moved on to an Electric Pressure Cooker. Mine... | |
You Can Cook reviewed by lisakelsey(reviewed 12th March 2014)My daughter is twelve and this seems to be perfect for her. | |
Grandma's Touch: Tasty, Traditional & Tempting reviewed by ladybell(reviewed 18th May 2014)Is it reliable? Are the recipes well-tested? Remember, you can always edit or delete your review later. | |
Good and Cheap reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 7th August 2014)This is a book written by a food studies student aimed at helping folks using food stamps to eat well. My first impression is very good.
Like many good... | |
The Moosewood Cookbook reviewed by memere2(reviewed 10th August 2014) This cookbook was given to me as a gift in 1978. Today it is packed away in storage with so much of my belongings. I have used.many of the recipes therein... | |
Grains reviewed by friederike(reviewed 26th August 2014)I really like this book. It presents a lot of recipes with ingredients I rarely use, and most of them look and sound quite appetizing. Unfortunately, not... | |
The All New Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook: Over 1,250 of Our Best Recipes (Southern Living (Hardcover Oxmoor)) reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th August 2014)5 reviews, all of them with a 4-star rating - it seems obvious that this is a very reliable cookbook. Also, it's huge, and you can find recipes for nearly... | |
Ad Hoc at Home reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th August 2014)I actually only bought this book around the end of the cookbooker challenge (or maybe even after?), because I read all those raving reviews and figured... | |
Baking: From My Home to Yours reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 1st November 2014)This cookbook has a wonderful assortment of recipes and the instructions are like having an old friend at your side. Moreover, the book is studded by luscious... | |
Cooking Light Complete Cookbook: A Fresh New Way to Cook (Book & CD-ROM) reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 31st December 2014)Why in the world have I relegated this cookbook to the back of the bookshelves? I dusted it off and I have to say that there are some great recipe choices.... | |
Vegetarian Classics: 300 Essential and Easy Recipes for Every Meal reviewed by ajens(reviewed 4th February 2015)We cook from this book all the time. Its nothing fancy or 'foodie' or anything. Just good, solid, everyday vegetarian meals. Everything I've tried (and... | |
The Grilling Book: The Definitive Guide from Bon Appetit reviewed by Bonita(reviewed 3rd March 2015)http://fourcooksonebook.blogspot.ca/2014/09/bon-appetites-grilling-book.html
We reviewed this last summer and it has now earned a permanent place on our... | |
365 Ways to Cook Pasta reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 4th April 2015)Yeah, yeah, 365 ways to cook anything, a bit of a silly gimmick. But this is actually quite a good collection of a variety of pasta recipes. It doesn't... | |
The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 24th August 2015)This is a much-used cookbook, with lots of interesting recipes and many more still to do.
I don't like the emphasis on egg-custard ice creams which are... | |
Grains reviewed by bunyip(reviewed 14th September 2015)These days we are inundated with all sorts of seeds, pulses, legumes and grains. Even cooks familiar with a range of lentils and beans can get a bit nervous... | |
Blue Jean Chef: Comfortable Under Pressure reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 21st December 2015)I have been pressure cooking for about 15 years. I started with a traditional stove top PC, but converted to an electric PC more than ten years ago. I... | |
Eating Together: Recipes and Recollections reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 25th January 2016)A fun read, with his and hers sections—first reminiscences and recipes from Lillian Hellman; then the same from Peter Feibleman (who wrote a couple of... | |
America--Farm to Table: Simple, Delicious Recipes Celebrating Local Farmers reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 7th February 2016)This book is only about 1/2 recipes - the rest is a series of spotlights on farmers. As a plant biologist, I appreciate any and all strategies to increase... | |
Jerusalem reviewed by Barbara(reviewed 27th March 2016)I love the flavours that ottolenghi conjures with, but I find the cooking instructions often sloppy and not to be trusted. Oven temperatures or timings... | |
How to cook the perfect ... Felicity Cloake (Guardian) reviewed by Barbara(reviewed 6th June 2016)I love Felicity Cloake's approach to trying out different versions of a recipe and creating her own version based on her discoveries. The recipes she creates... | |
The Pasta Machine Cookbook (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook) (Nitty Gritty Cookbooks) reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 12th February 2017)Not sure why I haven't reviewed this book, since it's one of my go-to books when I want fresh pasta. There are some interesting pasta recipes (although... | |
The Bold Vegetarian reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 31st March 2017)This book was highly recommended to me at some point, although I can't remember whose idea it was. It lingered on my Want list for a long time before I... | |
Polenta reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 26th December 2017)We've really enjoyed this book, having had several holiday meals from it. I've not used the non-dinner recipes, but will try to correct this omission.
The... | |
The Italian Slow Cooker reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 4th March 2018)There are a number of really good recipes in this book, things I will make again, no doubt. But quite a few, e.g., Calamari Soup and Tomato and Red Wine... | |
200 Budget Meals (Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook) reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 31st May 2018)This is not a cookbook anyone would choose based on the title alone. I found it when, after having a good time cooking from Vijayakar's 30 Minute Indian,... | |
Leila Lindholm reviewed by Kestrel(reviewed 21st August 2018)Recipes are in Swedish, but there is a translate function near the bottom of each page. | |
Vegetarian Planet reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 7th January 2019)I've had this book for quite a while, but not used it all that much. Recently it was my cookbook-of-the-month, meaning I cooked from it at least once a... | |
Southern Herb Growing reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 24th March 2019)Yes, it's about herb growing, but it's filled with recipes using herbs, including some old favorites from Hilltop Herb Farm.
Haven't cooked from it yet,... | |
Vegetable Harvest: Vegetables at the Center of the Plate reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 30th July 2019)Somehow this book didn't have much appeal to me. It's been several years on the shelf, barely used. Thinking that it might be a candidate for recycling,... | |
The New York Times 60-Minute Gourmet reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 24th January 2020)This books is a really good read. The recipe headnotes could almost be published as a separate book.
Each main course recipes is accompanied by a recipe... | |
A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy Seasonal Dishes for Family and Friends reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 22nd June 2020)This book has been on my shelf for quite a while. I recently chose it for a thorough read and was surprised how many recipes I had made, mostly quite a... | |
Bread Machine Baker reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 7th August 2020)It surprises me I'm the only one who has this book. It's full of good recipes, most of which I haven't reviewed. Being back in bread-making mode for the... | |
Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes reviewed by chefaileen(reviewed 17th February 2009)Some nice basic sauces. I need to try more things from it to assess further. Good bean dip which I come back to again and again. | |
Pastry: Savory and Sweet reviewed by andrew(reviewed 18th September 2009)A beautiful looking and very promising book marred by some problems.
For now, I'm going to give this a cautious 3 star rating. And that's even though... | |
101 Things to Do with a Tortilla reviewed by janepriceestrada(reviewed 24th September 2009)It contains great simple recipes which are fast and varied enough to get a lot of mileage out of this little book. There is nothing particularly exciting... | |
Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen reviewed by janepriceestrada(reviewed 24th September 2009)This book has some very good home-style Italian recipes. It is large and so somewhat overwhelming for basic dishes but if you are looking to cook something... | |
Anyone Can Cook (Better Homes & Gardens) reviewed by janepriceestrada(reviewed 24th September 2009)This is a great beginner’s cookbook with recipes which span nationality and complexity. There are simple ideas in here which can add variety to your... | |
Step by Step Japanese Cooking reviewed by JustJim(reviewed 25th September 2009)Need an edition check please. I can't find the publisher or ISBN (1845730488) via any of the three sources.
p39 "Preparing Dried Foods"
p98 "Deep-fried... | |
America the majestic: Pictorial cookbook reviewed by JustJim(reviewed 25th September 2009)Sorted by regions (Pacific North West, New England etc) these recipes are accompanied by sumptuous photographs of both the dishes and the countryside/people. | |
The Classic Asian Cookbook reviewed by JustJim(reviewed 25th September 2009)Good introduction to Asian ingredients, techniques and methods. | |
The Australian Heritage Cookbook reviewed by JustJim(reviewed 25th September 2009)I don't know how many copies of this book are actually in homes, but if you want one there has been a copy in every second-hand bookshop I've been in for... | |
The Australian Gas Cookbook reviewed by JustJim(reviewed 25th September 2009)Edition check please. My copy ISBN 0908074174
p20 Curried fish soup
p80 Jugged Hare
p191 Pickled onions
eta: no luck with ISBN search either. | |
Belle Cuisine (cover: Cuisine Vivante) The International Encyclopedia of New Cuisine reviewed by JustJim(reviewed 25th September 2009)Worthwhile just for the presentation photos. You eat with your eyes first. | |
The Garnishes (Book Of...) reviewed by JustJim(reviewed 25th September 2009)Stupid Amazon titles and covers! Great little book showing that you don't actually need all those kitchen gadgets. These are mostly things you can do... | |
Wonderful Ways to Prepare Curries reviewed by JustJim(reviewed 25th September 2009)Gloriously dated but does not use "Curry Powder" as an ingredient.
The two page spread of "Cup and Spoon replacements for Ounces" is very useful but... | |
Cafe Cakes ("Australian Women's Weekly" Mini) reviewed by JustJim(reviewed 25th September 2009)Stupid, stupid Amazon titles. | |
500 recipes for cooking for two reviewed by JustJim(reviewed 25th September 2009) | |
500 Recipes for Cooking for Two reviewed by JustJim(reviewed 25th September 2009)Edition check please. My copy says ISBN 0600317072. Copyright Katie Stewart 1965 Revised edition 1971; reprinted 1972.
p24 Pork sausage galantine,... | |
Home style Chinese cooking in pictures reviewed by JustJim(reviewed 25th September 2009)Gorgeous book. HB, DJ. 1977 reprint. | |
Taste of Life reviewed by JustJim(reviewed 25th September 2009)Nathan Pritikin approved. So what? | |
Abita Beer: Cooking Louisiana True reviewed by janepriceestrada(reviewed 2nd November 2009)A local Louisiana brew put out this cookbook which describes their brewing process, beer tasting techniques, and recipes all involving beer. Most surprising... | |
New York Times Cookbook reviewed by janepriceestrada(reviewed 2nd November 2009)An extremely comprehensive cookbook – nothing special, but there are hundreds of recipes. Most of these are quite easy to make – very clear explanations,... | |
Arthur Schwartz's New York City Food: An Opinionated History and More Than 100 Legendary Recipes reviewed by janepriceestrada(reviewed 2nd November 2009)The beauty of this book lies in the history aspects rather than the recipes. It covers New York food by ethnic group, time period, and some specific restaurants.... |