gtin13:9780618806928Language:EnglishPublisher:HarperCollinsItem Height:2.5 inIllustrator:YesSynopsis:For the past six decades, Gourmet magazine has shaped the tastes of America, publishing the best work of the foremost names in the world of food. To create this landmark cookbook, editor in chief and celebrated authority Ruth Reichl and her staff sifted through more than 50,000 recipes. Many were developed exclusively for Gourmet's test kitchens. Others came from renowned food writers and chefs and from the magazine's far-flung readers. Then the editors embarked on an extraordinary series of cook-offs to find the most unforgettable dishes, testing and retesting each one to ensure impeccable results. This collection, the only one of its kind, spans a vast range of cultures and cuisines. With it, you can go back to the time when Beef Wellington ruled the table or prepare something as contemporary as Crispy Artichoke "Flowers" with Salsa Verde. And whether you're cooking a simple supper for two or throwing a cocktail party for fifty, you'll make every dish with more flavor and more flair using The Gourmet Cookbook . It includes: 102 hors d'oeuvres, dips, chips, p'tés, and first courses exciting vegetable dishes--more than 120 in all--using everything from artichokes to yuca versatile recipes for every available kind of seafood, with many suggested substitutes hundreds of simple but exceptional dinners festive dishes for every occasion, including a perfect roast turkey with stuffings, the ultimate standing rib roast, and even a gorgeous (but easy) wedding cake definitive versions of all the classics, from Chicken Kiev to Crcme Brulée and from Bouillabaisse to Pad Thai more than 50 pastas and risottos, from quick everyday meals to party dishes scores of soups, salads, breakfast dishes, and sandwiches, including the editors' all-time favorite pizza a wealth of sauces and salsas, to transform ordinary meals into spectacular ones more than 300 desserts: cookies, pies, tarts, pastries, buckles, crumbles, ice creams, puddings, mousses, and cakes galore, including cheesecakes and the nine best chocolate cake recipes Gourmet has ever published With engaging introductions to each chapter by Ruth Reichl, entertaining headnotes, indispensable information about ingredients and techniques, hundreds of tips from Gourmet's test kitchens, and an extensive glossary, The Gourmet Cookbook is the essential kitchen companion for anyone who wants one-of-a-kind recipes and spectacular results every time., For the past six decades, Gourmet magazine has shaped the tastes of America, publishing the best work of the foremost names in the world of food. To create this landmark cookbook, editor in chief and celebrated authority Ruth Reichl and her staff sifted through more than 50,000 recipes. Many were developed exclusively for Gourmet's test kitchens. Others came from renowned food writers and chefs and from the magazine's far-flung readers. Then the editors embarked on an extraordinary series of cook-offs to find the most unforgettable dishes, testing and retesting each one to ensure impeccable results. This collection, the only one of its kind, spans a vast range of cultures and cuisines. With it, you can go back to the time when Beef Wellington ruled the table or prepare something as contemporary as Crispy Artichoke "Flowers" with Salsa Verde. And whether you're cooking a simple supper for two or throwing a cocktail party for fifty, you'll make every dish with more flavor and more flair using The Gourmet Cookbook. It includes * 102 hors d'oeuvres, dips, chips, p'tés, and first courses * exciting vegetable dishes -- more than 120 in all -- using everything from artichokes to yuca * versatile recipes for every available kind of seafood, with many suggested substitutes * hundreds of simple but exceptional dinners * festive dishes for every occasion, including a perfect roast turkey with stuffings, the ultimate standing rib roast, and even a gorgeous (but easy) wedding cake * definitive versions of all the classics, from Chicken Kiev to Crcme Brulée and from Bouillabaisse to Pad Thai * more than 50 pastas and risottos, from quick everyday meals to party dishes * scores of soups, salads, breakfast dishes, and sandwiches, including the editors' all-time favorite pizza * a wealth of sauces and salsas, to transform ordinary meals into spectacular ones * more than 300 desserts: cookies, pies, tarts, pastries, buckles, crumbles, ice creams, puddings, mousses, and cakes galore, including cheesecakes and the nine best chocolate cake recipes Gourmet has ever published With engaging introductions to each chapter by Ruth Reichl, entertaining headnotes, indispensable information about ingredients and techniques, hundreds of tips from Gourmet's test kitchens, and an extensive glossary, The Gourmet Cookbook is the essential kitchen companion for anyone who wants one-of-a-kind recipes and spectacular results every time., For the past six decades, Gourmet magazine has shaped the tastes of America, publishing the best work of the foremost names in the world of food. To create this landmark cookbook, editor in chief and celebrated authority Ruth Reichl and her staff sifted through more than 50,000 recipes. Many were developed exclusively for Gourmet's test kitchens. Others came from renowned food writers and chefs and from the magazine's far-flung readers. Then the editors embarked on an extraordinary series of cook-offs to find the most unforgettable dishes, testing and retesting each one to ensure impeccable results. This collection, the only one of its kind, spans a vast range of cultures and cuisines. With it, you can go back to the time when Beef Wellington ruled the table or prepare something as contemporary as Crispy Artichoke "Flowers" with Salsa Verde. And whether you're cooking a simple supper for two or throwing a cocktail party for fifty, you'll make every dish with more flavor and more flair using The Gourmet Cookbook. It includes * 102 hors d'oeuvres, dips, chips, p t s, and first courses * exciting vegetable dishes -- more than 120 in all -- using everything from artichokes to yuca * versatile recipes for every available kind of seafood, with many suggested substitutes * hundreds of simple but exceptional dinners * festive dishes for every occasion, including a perfect roast turkey with stuffings, the ultimate standing rib roast, and even a gorgeous (but easy) wedding cake * definitive versions of all the classics, from Chicken Kiev to Crcme Brul e and from Bouillabaisse to Pad Thai * more than 50 pastas and risottos, from quick everyday meals to party dishes * scores of soups, salads, breakfast dishes, and sandwiches, including the editors' all-time favorite pizza * a wealth of sauces and salsas, to transform ordinary meals into spectacular ones * more than 300 desserts: cookies, pies, tarts, pastries, buckles, crumbles, ice creams, puddings, mousses, and cakes galore, including cheesecakes and the nine best chocolate cake recipes Gourmet has ever published With engaging introductions to each chapter by Ruth Reichl, entertaining headnotes, indispensable information about ingredients and techniques, hundreds of tips from Gourmet's test kitchens, and an extensive glossary, The Gourmet Cookbook is the essential kitchen companion for anyone who wants one-of-a-kind recipes and spectacular results every time.Author:Ruth ReichlGenre:CookingItem Length:10.2 inbrand:HarperCollinsReviews:"If you could dream up the perfect cookbook, it might look something like this...A sensational doorstopper of a cookbook, a sort of sophisticated cousin to the hallowed "Joy of Cooking"...with recipes for practically everything you'd ever want to make.", "If reality TV ever latched on to a culinary survivor idea and contestants were allowed just one cookbook, "The Gournmet Cookbook" would be a good choice. This huge book has it all.", Very cook-friendly...An exhaustive record of the explosion of America's food culture in the latter half of the twentieth century...A fascinating and tasty cultural artifact., A classic...Encyclopedic yet enticing...the sort of cookbook you want by your side whether you're attempting cucumber sandwiches or coq au vin.Intended Audience:TradeISBN-10:061880692XNumber of Pages:1056 PagesItem Width:8.3 inFormat:HardcoverTopic:Regional & Ethnic / International, ReferenceISBN-13:9780618806928Publication Year:2006Book Title:Gourmet Cookbook : more than 1000 RecipesTitleLeading:TheItem Weight:17.8 Oz
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Rated 4 out of 5
This cookbook is a treasure! Packed with over 1,000 incredible recipes from Ruth Reichl, it’s a must-have for any home chef. The hardcover edition feels premium, and the variety of dishes—from simple to gourmet—keeps meals exciting. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned cooks. A fantastic addition to any kitchen!
This cookbook is a treasure! Packed with over 1,000 incredible recipes from Ruth Reichl, it’s a must-have for any home chef. The hardcover edition feels premium, and the variety of dishes—from simple to gourmet—keeps meals exciting. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned cooks. A fantastic addition to any kitchen!