There's not a single thorny artichoke, scrawny quail, or roasted chestnut to be peeled in this book. What you will find in BITE ME are 175 dependably delicious recipes created for the urban and suburban, the aspiring and well-seasoned home cook. You won't need an army of sous chefs, a pantry of guava paste, or a blowtorch in order to turn a bag of groceries into a satisfying meal. We're all about making you confident in the kitchen and relaxed at the table.
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For those who want sass, attitude, and a fly-by-night-feel, sisters Albert and Gnat offer up a fun collection of 175 recipes pulled together in a quirky package complete with offbeat photos (think grandma vacuuming another grandma, an underwear-clad woman emerging from a washing machine, and miniature firemen using fettuccine as a hose). Chapters broken down by course or protein include Catch Me (fish), Gobble Me (chicken), and Fork Me (dessert). Dishes range from the gluttonous, nongourmet sky-high potato skins, and gooey monkey bread with caramel glaze, to more healthful and sophisticated options including restorative roasted vegetable soup, and miso glazed cod. While helpful kitchen tips are included, sidebars lean toward the entertaining and include "Tunes to Cook To" and Top 10 lists, falling in line with the authors goal to "speak to more than just your stomach" and offer a "multisensory smorgasbord." Serious cooks will most likely shy away from this one, but fun-loving ladle-wielding ones will enjoy this title's light-heartedness. (Nov.)
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By Karen
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I love, love, love buying cookbooks with pretty pictures and fun stories of how recipes came to be. The downside? I don't really enjoy cooking and I'm not very good at it.
I bought Bite Me (Great name for a cookbook!) at the Border's closing sale for 60% off. It definitely filled my criteria for great food pictures and there is lots of witty banter and snark by the co-authors who are also sisters. Almost every recipe comes with a story of how it was created - whether to replicate a favorite restaurant find or to bring take out home. There are also fun little random quotes throughout - called "Bite Me Bit's" - "I believe if life gives you lemons, make lemonade...then find someone that life gave vodka to and have a party" - Ron White, comedian, for example. I really appreciated the sense of humor because cooking stresses me out so it's nice to keep in mind that it's supposed to be fun.
I decided to try a few recipes and write a review rather than adding yet another cookbook to collect dust. I picked two that I was fairly familiar with (soup & shrimp), one I would love to perfect (scones) and one that seemed difficult (crackers). Here's the rundown on how I did. Your results may vary, of course, depending on your level of expertise.
Honey Baked Coconut Shrimp - Shrimp dipped in honey then rolled in a panko crumb/coconut mix and baked in the oven. Super simple and baked so it's healthier than regular fried coconut shrimp. It was slightly messy dipping in the honey then the coconut mixture but no big deal.
Nitpick - The panko crumb/coconut topping had very little flavor. I would add more seasoning the next time. The dipping sauce of apricot jam, Heinz Chili sauce and dijon mustard was delicious!
Karen's Kitchen catastrophe level: Low - I burned my finger after dipping the first shrimp in the honey (had to warm the honey in the microwave) but learned my lesson.
Final verdict: Easy - a tad messy and needed some extra zing but good.
Restorative Roasted Vegetable Soup: A soup made with roasted sweet potato, carrots, zucchini, pepper, mushrooms and rosemary - add chicken and bowtie pasta. This was SOOOO good. Tasted really rich and flavorful despite only using some rosemary when roasting the veggies. Roasting the veggies makes the process a bit longer but it's simple - just chop and pop in the oven and walk away. Come back throw it all in a pot with the broth, chicken and pasta. Done!
Karen's Kitchen catastrophe level: Low. Soup is one of the few things I can cook. Basic chicken soup anyway... and I roast veggies all the time so I felt pretty confident with this one.
Final verdict: It's a keeper.
Spot On Chocolate Chip Scones: I love scones but they seem really daunting to bake for myself. I tried one recipe last month and they came out pretty good but these....mmmmmm! I used dark chocolate chips instead of the semi sweet and O.M.G. Uh-maz-ing!
Karen's Kitchen catastrophe level: Medium. The dough is very loose and crumbly so if you don't know what your doing (me) you may overwork it and make a tough scone. Also this made a much larger batch than the previous recipe I tried and I got a little panicky working with that large of a batch of dough.
Final verdict: A definite keeper! These came out so tender and delicious. They were probably one of the best things I've ever baked. (I only bake a few times a year so that's not saying much - but still) This recipe might give newbies a little trouble until your used to the dough texture but it's well worth it.
Asiago cheese crackers: This recipe scared me the most. Crackers?? I can make crackers?? They came out really good and my hubby pronounced them a "high end cheeze-it" They look pretty much like the picture in the book but I should have cut them a little thinner so the were crispier.
Karen's Kitchen catastrophe level: Medium to high. The dough was very dry and crumbly. The recipe calls for you to mix flour, grated cheese, butter and sour cream then roll into a log and refrigerate for two hours before slicing/baking. I wasn't sure if I should add more sour cream to bind it together more or try to maybe knead it together after it was mixed. I was afraid of overworking it. It did solidify in the fridge but I had trouble cutting the dough into 1/8 inch slices without crumbling. I mushed them back together and baked anyway. I admit that I started to stress and go into panic mode but they ended up tasting really good. The thicker ones weren't as crispy obviously and had to be baked a little longer.
Final verdict: Easy with very few steps but for a cooking newbie like me I wasn't sure if I was doing it right and it did stress me out a tad but I can't complain about the finished product which tasted great. The recipe also includes a Creamy White Bean Spread that I will make today to go with the crackers.
So - I would definitely recommend this one just to read because it's fun on that level but it also includes a lot of great recipes that are quick and healthy (favoring baked over fried & with lots of fresh ingredients).
Sections are divided into Appetizers (Grab Me) Soups (Spoon Me) unDress Me (salads), Veggies (Respect Me), Pasta and Rice (Crave Me), Poultry (Gobble Me), Fish (Catch Me), Meat (Meet Me), Brunch (Join Me) and Dessert (Fork Me) so everything is covered.
I can't wait to try a few more of the recipes and see if I can push myself a little more when it comes to cooking.
I bought Bite Me (Great name for a cookbook!) at the Border's closing sale for 60% off. It definitely filled my criteria for great food pictures and there is lots of witty banter and snark by the co-authors who are also sisters. Almost every recipe comes with a story of how it was created - whether to replicate a favorite restaurant find or to bring take out home. There are also fun little random quotes throughout - called "Bite Me Bit's" - "I believe if life gives you lemons, make lemonade...then find someone that life gave vodka to and have a party" - Ron White, comedian, for example. I really appreciated the sense of humor because cooking stresses me out so it's nice to keep in mind that it's supposed to be fun.
I decided to try a few recipes and write a review rather than adding yet another cookbook to collect dust. I picked two that I was fairly familiar with (soup & shrimp), one I would love to perfect (scones) and one that seemed difficult (crackers). Here's the rundown on how I did. Your results may vary, of course, depending on your level of expertise.
Honey Baked Coconut Shrimp - Shrimp dipped in honey then rolled in a panko crumb/coconut mix and baked in the oven. Super simple and baked so it's healthier than regular fried coconut shrimp. It was slightly messy dipping in the honey then the coconut mixture but no big deal.
Nitpick - The panko crumb/coconut topping had very little flavor. I would add more seasoning the next time. The dipping sauce of apricot jam, Heinz Chili sauce and dijon mustard was delicious!
Karen's Kitchen catastrophe level: Low - I burned my finger after dipping the first shrimp in the honey (had to warm the honey in the microwave) but learned my lesson.
Final verdict: Easy - a tad messy and needed some extra zing but good.
Restorative Roasted Vegetable Soup: A soup made with roasted sweet potato, carrots, zucchini, pepper, mushrooms and rosemary - add chicken and bowtie pasta. This was SOOOO good. Tasted really rich and flavorful despite only using some rosemary when roasting the veggies. Roasting the veggies makes the process a bit longer but it's simple - just chop and pop in the oven and walk away. Come back throw it all in a pot with the broth, chicken and pasta. Done!
Karen's Kitchen catastrophe level: Low. Soup is one of the few things I can cook. Basic chicken soup anyway... and I roast veggies all the time so I felt pretty confident with this one.
Final verdict: It's a keeper.
Spot On Chocolate Chip Scones: I love scones but they seem really daunting to bake for myself. I tried one recipe last month and they came out pretty good but these....mmmmmm! I used dark chocolate chips instead of the semi sweet and O.M.G. Uh-maz-ing!
Karen's Kitchen catastrophe level: Medium. The dough is very loose and crumbly so if you don't know what your doing (me) you may overwork it and make a tough scone. Also this made a much larger batch than the previous recipe I tried and I got a little panicky working with that large of a batch of dough.
Final verdict: A definite keeper! These came out so tender and delicious. They were probably one of the best things I've ever baked. (I only bake a few times a year so that's not saying much - but still) This recipe might give newbies a little trouble until your used to the dough texture but it's well worth it.
Asiago cheese crackers: This recipe scared me the most. Crackers?? I can make crackers?? They came out really good and my hubby pronounced them a "high end cheeze-it" They look pretty much like the picture in the book but I should have cut them a little thinner so the were crispier.
Karen's Kitchen catastrophe level: Medium to high. The dough was very dry and crumbly. The recipe calls for you to mix flour, grated cheese, butter and sour cream then roll into a log and refrigerate for two hours before slicing/baking. I wasn't sure if I should add more sour cream to bind it together more or try to maybe knead it together after it was mixed. I was afraid of overworking it. It did solidify in the fridge but I had trouble cutting the dough into 1/8 inch slices without crumbling. I mushed them back together and baked anyway. I admit that I started to stress and go into panic mode but they ended up tasting really good. The thicker ones weren't as crispy obviously and had to be baked a little longer.
Final verdict: Easy with very few steps but for a cooking newbie like me I wasn't sure if I was doing it right and it did stress me out a tad but I can't complain about the finished product which tasted great. The recipe also includes a Creamy White Bean Spread that I will make today to go with the crackers.
So - I would definitely recommend this one just to read because it's fun on that level but it also includes a lot of great recipes that are quick and healthy (favoring baked over fried & with lots of fresh ingredients).
Sections are divided into Appetizers (Grab Me) Soups (Spoon Me) unDress Me (salads), Veggies (Respect Me), Pasta and Rice (Crave Me), Poultry (Gobble Me), Fish (Catch Me), Meat (Meet Me), Brunch (Join Me) and Dessert (Fork Me) so everything is covered.
I can't wait to try a few more of the recipes and see if I can push myself a little more when it comes to cooking.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Colleen Cole
I have had my copy of "Bite me" for about a month, and have had a chance to make a few of the recipes. The stand out so far has been the Gooey Double Chocolaty Chocolate Cookies, which received rave reviews at a Chrismas get together that I attend. The recipes are easy to follow and produce a great product.
I love the photos in the book. The food photos are awesome and well thought out. And the chapter titles and photos let you know that this is a cheeky little cookbook, that even your hubby will get a kick out of reading.
Bottom line: Already recommended this cookbook to my friends!
I love the photos in the book. The food photos are awesome and well thought out. And the chapter titles and photos let you know that this is a cheeky little cookbook, that even your hubby will get a kick out of reading.
Bottom line: Already recommended this cookbook to my friends!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Ever have someone tell you they enjoy reading cookbooks? Next time, before you yell "Get a life!" make sure they aren't talking about this book. It is a gem. Great pop pictures, funny quotes ("I went to a restaurant that serves `Breakfast at any time.' So I ordered French Toast during the Renaissance."-Steven Wright.) glossies of mouth-watering food and recipes for such things as Berry Stuffed French Toast Souffle and Chunky White Chocolate Cranberry cookies that will get you to the refrigerator whether or not you ever make anything.
I, myself am now munching on Honey-Baked Coconut Shrimp from the cover, but my favorite features include: Whoopsie (Recipes for Disaster--when you misread tablespoon for teaspoon making soup, need to extinguish too-spicy salsa, overcook vegetables, or burn the cookies), unDress Me (Eye-popping Salads) and Top Ten (Movies to Satisfy Your Appetite, Songs to Make You Hungry and Dust-collectors in the Kitchen). Bite Me is guaranteed fun for the hip. Let me end with a little scrap of food wisdom by Rosanne's TV husband: "Chili represents your three stages of matter: solid, liquid and eventually gas." Bon Appétit!
-- John Lehman, Rosebud Book Reviews.com
I, myself am now munching on Honey-Baked Coconut Shrimp from the cover, but my favorite features include: Whoopsie (Recipes for Disaster--when you misread tablespoon for teaspoon making soup, need to extinguish too-spicy salsa, overcook vegetables, or burn the cookies), unDress Me (Eye-popping Salads) and Top Ten (Movies to Satisfy Your Appetite, Songs to Make You Hungry and Dust-collectors in the Kitchen). Bite Me is guaranteed fun for the hip. Let me end with a little scrap of food wisdom by Rosanne's TV husband: "Chili represents your three stages of matter: solid, liquid and eventually gas." Bon Appétit!
-- John Lehman, Rosebud Book Reviews.com
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