From Publishers Weekly
"One-dish meals have never gone out of style," notes Rogers ( The Fish Grill Book ) in her well-researched collection of more than 100 new turns on one-dish standards. Spanning country and culinary memory, the recipes move from regional favorites like Kentucky Burgoo (a savory stew) to childhood mainstays like tuna-noodle casserole, with such contemporary dishes as chicken-tortellini soup represented as well. Instructions for advance preparation and microwave cooking are provided, and ingredients are adapted somewhat for health-conscious palates. Background on preparation is extensive, including the correct size and depth for microwave cookware and a chart on how spices and herbs increase and decrease in intensity when cooked. The book seems to have everything going for it, yet neither Rogers's prose nor her recipes compel continued reading, much less inspire experimentation: a personal touch is lacking. This inaugural title in the Lake Isle's New Country Fare series is wide-ranging, aptly organized and replete with pertinent information, but like a dip missing a secret ingredient, it is curiously unsatisfying. Photos. 25,000 first printing; Better Homes & Gardens Cook Booksic Club main selection .
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Lamb stew, sloppy Joes, shepherd's pie--all the old standbys are here, along with less familiar "one-pot" dishes like Stir-Fried Chicken with Ginger. The recipes are clear and precise, with many useful time-saving tips and notes, and microwave adaptations where possible. Some of the recipes are updated reinterpretations, some seem fairly standard (do we need another recipe for Chicken a la King?), and a few (meatloaf, macaroni and cheese) don't really qualify as one-dish meals. Still, this is a handy book; for larger collections. Better Homes & Gardens main selection.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.
