Great Desserts of the South Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a fantastic cookbook. I am always asked for the recipe when I bring an item. These are old fashioned recipes that younger people will be completely pleased with but for older people, the recipes bring back sweet memories from their southern childhoods. I hear a lot of older people say, "My mother used to make this". The recipes are generally simple and if you don't know what pan to use, it probably doesn't matter. Although the cookbook is well organized and easy to read, for me, this cookbook is about the result of the recipes, not pitures or narratives. Highly recommend it. 5 stars all the way!

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The Filipino-American Kitchen: Traditional Recipes, Contemporary Flavors Review

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(More customer reviews)The dishes in this book fit the title: Filipino American. That is, they are based on the traditional foods of the Philippines but modified to allow the chef to take advantage of fresh local products, and of a minimum of specialty spices. The resulting foods are thus more suited to both the American taste and the American supermarket than highly traditional recipies.
Philippine food traditions are based on their particular variant on oriental cooking, but modified by years of invluence from incoming cultures. The Spanish took over the island in 1542 and left them with a deep impression of Spanish culinary heritage (paella for instance, but without saffron). The Spanish in turn brought with them some Mexican influence. And then there were the Americans, the Japanese, the Chinese.
Ms. Aranas has done an excellent job of fitting these into an American kitchen. You will be hard pressed to flip through this book without finding something that you want to try.

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Containing over 100 traditional and modern adaptations of Filipino recipes, this cookbook is perfect for Americans with little to no experience with Filipino cuisine, and for Filipino-Americans interested in learning new adaptations of traditional dishes. A comprehensive guide, The Filipino-AmericanKitchen includes a brief culinary history of the Philippines, a list of Filipino ingredients used in the recipes, and a guide to navigating Asian grocery stores.There is also a resource section for ordering ingredients online or directly from stores, followed by 10 chapters of recipes organized by course, with main courses organized by food type.Anyone interested in Filipino cooking will find this book an invaluable resource.

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Eat Like a Wildman: 110 Years of Great Game and Fish Recipes Review

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(More customer reviews)If you like fish and wild game dishes, this is the book for you. There are recipes from over 100 years of the publication "Sports Afield". Every recipe that I have tried has been awesome(about 30). There is even a recipe for fruit bat, I'll let someone else try that one.

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From a collection of some of the wildest, most deliciouswild game and fish recipes that Sports Afield magazine has publishedover the last 110 years, lifelong food connossieur and cookbookauthor, Gray selected and infused a collection of wonderful-tastingold standards with her own culinary wizardry, and provided meticulousinstruction on the best methods for cooking fish and game, redefininghow to "eat like a wild man."

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Lobster at Home Review

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(More customer reviews)If you eat/prepare lots of seafood, you'll find this book a great reference/cookbook. If you love eating lobster, you may feel obligated to write Chef Jasper and thank him for an exceptional and complete "bible" on preparing and enjoying lobster. I especially appreciated the information on best times to buy, and lobster size versus use versus flavor comparisions, and how to get the most out of every part of the lobster. A definite "keeper"; educational and great recipies.

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Mother's Best: Comfort Food That Takes You Home Again Review

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(More customer reviews)When I ran into this book at Costco I was excited by the pictures and the recipes... then I realized, this book contained recipes to one of my favorite brunch places in downtown Portland. Really? She is sharing her recipes?
I was immediately compelled to add it to my cart - and bought another copy for the friend who introduced me to Mother's downtown in the first place - and let me say I am quite pleased.
I love how she gives tips throughout her cookbook - and the food is all tasting super yummy! Just had the chicken dumplings last night. My husband is not a big fan of chicken dumplings because they can be all goopy and slimey - but this recipe sold him immediately - the texture was perfect!
I also love how most of the ingredients can be found in a normal shopping store. So many cookbooks these days call for fancy items or hard to find items that even the store clerks can't tell you what they are. These are simple affordable yummy recipes that definitely are great for home cooking.
We just recently became parents of twins - adding our child count to 4. This number makes it a lot more tricky to head downtown for a nice meal... so I am very grateful that she is sharing her genious recipes with us.
If you are up for homecooking - this is the cookbook for you.
And you definitely will have to have the crunchy french toast. My favorite item in the world at Mother's. ENJOY!

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Katish: Our Russian Cook (Modern Library Food) Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a lovely slice of Americana, in addition to a quirky story of a Russian immigrant and a collection of divine recipes. The flow is perfect, with the recipes jumping in right when a dish is described. It took me back to my summer in Russia and I can't wait to try more of the dishes.

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More Healthy Homestyle Cooking: Family Favorites You'll Make Again And Again Review

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(More customer reviews)I can't say enough good things about this book!! I bet I have a dozen low-fat or diet cookbooks collecting dust on my shelves because the recipes either don't taste good, they are too difficult to make, or I can't find the ingredients. Everything I have made from this cookbook has been fantastic and quick and easy, too. My husband loves what I cook now, and it is good for us, too. I am planning on purchasing her first Homestyle cookbook and getting rid of all the rest of my low fat cookbooks!

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Bold & Healthy Flavors: 450 Recipes from Around the World Review

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(More customer reviews)My husband loves Raichlen's BBQ books. How great that he's come out with something so healthy! I've only tried a few recipes (which were super) but have already flagged dozens more. It doesn't feel like a diet book at all.

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Now in paperback, Steven Raichlen's collection of classic, full-flavor recipes-from Japanese Steak House-Style Chicken to Chipotle Chili-Marinated Pork Loin-that use healthy, low-fat ingredients to create memorable mealsBestselling and award-winning cookbook author, Steven Raichlen, has also spent more than a decade pioneering and perfecting healthy cooking. In Bold & Healthy Flavors Raichlen offers 450 easy-to-make dishes from Salmon with Yogurt-Tahini Sauce to Rack of Lamb with Indian Spices and from Chicken in Puebla-Style Mole to Polenta with Calabrian Sausage Sauce. Along the way he imparts low-fat cooking techniques like 'bake-frying" and using herbs, spices, heart-healthy oils, citrus zests, stocks, and marinades to bring out the best in your food. The recipes represent all types of international cuisine including Mediterranean, Southwestern, Middle Eastern, Latin American, Indian, Asian, Greek, and more. Not a dull diet book, these recipes are delicious and full of fiery flavor, yet healthy enough to eat every day.

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Sear, Sauce, and Serve: Mastering High-Heat, High-Flavor Cooking Review

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(More customer reviews)I've been a fan of Tony Rosenfeld for several years now, due to his wonderful contribution to Fine Cooking (best cooking magazine ever!), and I have his previous chicken cookbook, which I use a lot, so I was excited to see his latest book hit the shelves. A different style of cookbook -- no pictures and technique based - it gives you a master formula for cooking different types of meat, fish, veggies in many ways with lots of sauces, etc to go with (suggestions are made for pairings). I made the Honey Chipoltle Glaze with grilled chicken, and his sauted collard greens, and it was amazing! In fact, my husband said, "this is the kind of meal that makes a man fall in love with a woman." Everything in this book is wonderful, really recommend!!

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Step one: Sear your main ingredient to perfection using one of four methods. Step two: Sauce the main ingredient with your favorite flavored sauce. Step three: Serve a spectacular meal in no time.
Following this formula, Sear, Sauce, and Serve empowers readers to become a calm and thoroughly proficient cook, running the show in their own kitchens every night of the week. Rosenfeld teaches the principles of cooking over high heat with different types of foods--beef, chicken, fish, or vegetables--and provides more than 250 sauce recipes for while you sear and after you sear. Helpful illustrations guide you through the instructions.
High-heat cooking saves you time and the easy teaching methods encourage healthy home cooking. There is even a chapter on using affordable cuts of meat to fit any budget. By mastering the techniques you are free to be creative to come up with your own recipe to fit your mood.

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Southern Farmers Market Cookbook Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a well laid-out cookbook with good photos, some surprising combinations of ingredients, and very good ideas for using just the kind of vegetables you're likely to find growing locally in the South. The cookbook is organized both by season and by type of dish. Its style reminds me a bit of Jamie Oliver. The recipes capitalize on the freshness of their ingredients. This would be a nice gift cookbook.

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Cooking for Gracie: The Making of a Parent from Scratch Review

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(More customer reviews)A cookbook, a memoir on the first year of fatherhood, and not something I'd usually find myself reading. This however was written by the talented author of The Art of Losing: A Novel, Keith Dixon so I couldn't resist.
I am not much of a chef, nor have I tried any of the recipes laid out in this book. I must say that most of them sound delicious and I plan to try a few of them in the coming weeks.
So my review is more about the memoir than the recipes. Dixon manages to tell his story in an honest, caring and human way. It doesn't come across as overly sentimental or cloying which must be quite a challenge given his subject matter.
I'd recommend this book for any foodie or someone interested in a real, honest and touching account of what being a new father means in today's world.

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Jamaican Cooking Made Easy: Volume I Review

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(More customer reviews)A really great Jamaican recipes collection. There are over 500 recipes in this book and I started cooking the minute I got it, some new Jerk Recipes and even how to prepare Jerk Pork in your oven. I had to have it in my kitchen.

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Enjoy a Jamaican recipe for every day and season of the year, Volume I of Jamaican Cooking Made Easy is the largest compilation of Jamaican recipes packed with new and flavorful dishes along with the traditional ones will put your taste buds to work enjoying every unique blend of herbs and spices.
Chef Trevor Blake – Cooking Tutor Cayman Islands – As an experienced chef of over 27 years this is the first truly authentic Jamaican recipe book that I have used. I recommend it to my students and use it in lessons as it uses very simple ingredients to create masterpiece Jamaican dishes, a must have for cooks and chefs all over the world.

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Farberware FAC850SS 6-Slice Stainless-Steel Convection Toaster Oven Review

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(More customer reviews)Very nice. Great design. So far Im happy. I used to have an older Farberware convection oven and it was a bit larger. I liked it better than the new design. Im not all that crazy with the "pizza" design trend with the round exposed "pizza" area in the back of the unit. Its not insulated like the rest of the oven and its hot, and loosing energy thru heat loss. But it seems most ovens now are not concerned with effeciancy.
This company had a great oven about 8 years ago, and now I cant find it.
This is the best for its price though, and it does what its says, but the older unit was better. A bit larger, but much better! I found some used units of the old oven on ebay but they were pretty " used " so I got this one.
My last Faberware lasted 10 years. Im hoping for the same with this one.
Im sure you will be quite happy with this model. I like the crumb tray. and it comes with a broiler pan. Nice touch!

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Whether it's breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon snack, this versatile six-slice toaster oven features an extra-large capacity and convection technology for baking, broiling, toasting, and defrosting a variety of foods--even a full 12-inch pizza. The unit's full-range temperature control allows for precise cooking with consistent results, while its keep-warm function keeps food items warm until they're ready to be served. Other highlights include a see-through door for quick viewing, a two-hour timer with a stay-on option, a power indicator light, and an audible ready signal. For added convenience, the unit cleans up easily thanks to its nonstick interior and slide-out crumb tray. Accessories include a wire rack, bake pan, and broil insert. Attractively housed in stainless steel, the toaster oven measures approximately 22 by 13 by 17 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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TOASTER OVEN Review

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(More customer reviews)I have looked all over for a good toaster oven. It seems like all toaster ovens have focused more on being ovens that toasters. This on has a great balance of both features. The oven setting works well, but what really set this toaster oven apart is the toasting function.
It has a very large dial that lets you get more accurate with how much you toast your items. It also doesn't require that you turn the timer dial past a certain point before choosing your setting. I really couldn't be happier!

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Proctor Silex 31118 4 Slice Toaster Oven Review

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(More customer reviews)(Edit - read update below. Final rating so far 3.5 stars)
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I'm not sure how this oven performs. As I din't own it long enough to know. (My friends with a bunch of kids have a toaster/oven/broiler that they've been using for years! At least ten. Don't know what their brand is, but it's definitely not this one.)
That was my second time using this oven... (sigh...)
The first time I toasted bread. It came out crisp and perfect.
The second time I was baking potatoes. At some point I opened the door to check how done they were, and from that moment on, the door wouldn't close. There is a part that is supposed to keep it tightly shut, and my guess is that that part gave way. Broke. Now there's a 1/2 an inch gap*. The door opens horizontally towards the bottom. So the gap is in the top where all the hot air rises. That is kind of annoying since all the heat escapes and the oven stops being an oven :-(
It was a uncalled gift, so I'm not THAT upset. But I just built a shelf for it, and my wife was really looking forward to grill toasts with cheese in it. And it happened on the SECOND use!!!
I will do a thorough research before buying any Proctor Silex item in the future!* I could probably place a heavy object against the door and it will keep it shut, but
1) the oven is located on a shelf and there's no place to put anything in front of it, and
2) Can You imagine yourself buying something so defective that you need to "help" it to function?
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UPDATE: March.18.2011
I have fixed the door problem. I have opened the casing with a screw driver, and twisted and bent the spring that keeps the door closed. I guess it's metal dilated a bit because of the heat... Since then It's been working perfectly.
The timer allows you to set it to 15 min auto shutoff. Or its possible to use it without timer. and both will allow to run it on the oven or toaster cycle.
All in all, I'll give it 3.5 stars because:
- It shouldn't have required my input to fix it in the first place
- It's not that large inside, after all. And while the area allows you to put 4 slices of square toasts, the height isn't great enough to bake all you want.
Will try to update again after some time.
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Oster 6232 6-Slice Toaster Oven, Black with Chrome Accents Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the largest capacity toaster oven I've seen in this price range, which greatly increases its versatility; it also has two shelves that can be arranged in different ways. So far, the one thing I do not like about it is that "on" and "off" are controlled through the timer. Not only is this a somewhat confusing extra step, but timers are notorious for being the first thing to wear out. Whether this is a problem or not remains (at least a decade, I hope) to be seen. Another reviewer lacked an instruction book and asked for the directions for toasting. For most toasting, use the bottom rack in the "up" position. Turn the temperature control knob to "Max." Turn the function selector knob to "Toast." (Both the top and bottom heater elements will operate.) Turn the timer knob past 15 minutes and return it to the desired setting (for bread, I'd recommend starting with no more than 2-4 minutes and taking it from there).

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CounterPro Convection Toaster Oven in Brushed Stainless Review

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(More customer reviews)Best toaster oven I've ever owned and it matches my other stainless items perfectly. I cook everything in it for me & my mom. It's perfect for two. I don't know what else I can say except that I would recommend it to everyone. Like all heated items I pull it out from the wall when using just to be safe .. it does get hot.

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