The Clueless Gourmet [Paperback]

Allison Marx (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1995

Here's a cookbook especially created for the "culinary challenged," showing them what to do in the kitchen and how to do it quickly and easily. In no time at all, previously inept cooks will be preparing simple, elegant meals, using the fully illustrated recipes written in down-to-earth terms. Includes shortcuts and helpful hints and reminders. 35 illustrations.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Create a gourmet meal even if you can’t tell a saucepan from a frying pan using this practical, easy handbook. While some novices may bemoan the lack of color photoss, the simple instructions and attention to dishes which are simple yet elegant create an inviting cookbook. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (April 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809234432
• ISBN-13: 978-0809234431
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,302,513 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm a hero!, July 1, 2000

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Mark Niemann-Ross "mnr" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Clueless Gourmet (Paperback)

After several dismal attempts at trying to feed my family, I stormed out to the bookstore for a simple guide to cooking. This book is great - it breaks steps down into "digestable" portions (ha ha - little cooking humor there!) and explains why you do things like saute. Great choice for dad's who are suddenly expected to cook with NO previous experience!