Florence Henderson's Short-Cut Cooking: America's Favorite Mom Helps You Get Dinner On The Table Fast (Hardcover)

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Florence Henderson, who mothered that mythical Brady Bunch, here casts herself as the mom who is teaching her brood how to cook for the real world. In Shortcut Cooking, Henderson provides quick recipes and basic information that can transform cooking from a daunting chore to a comfortable task, even for beginners.

Most of the 125-plus dishes in this book, the companion to Henderson's similarly titled public television show, take 10 to 15 minutes to prepare and 10 to 15 minutes to cook. The recipes are clearly written, then amplified by shortcut cooking tips that follow them. These tips provide information about measuring ingredients (a one-pound eggplant equals three to four cups, cubed), steps to prepare ahead, ways to cut time even more, and particular equipment to streamline work. (Even this reviewer never thought of using an egg slicer to slice mushrooms.)

The recipes cover everything from starters to desserts. They include a range of simple ethnic dishes such as Tomato Bread Soup, an easy version of Tuscan Ribollita, Mexican Turkey and Bean Enchiladas, Japanese-style Mushroom Miso Soup, and a classic French Salad Niçoise, complete with instructions for making hard-boiled eggs. Moist Banana Carrot Muffins, Grilled Squash and Peppers, snappy Chicken and Pasta Diavolo (made with boneless chicken breasts), and drop-dead Chocolate Bread Pudding are other dishes to enjoy.

In sum, this solid book stands on its own merits for time-pressed cooks. --Dana Jacobi

From Library Journal

Though best known as the "mother" of The Brady Bunch, Henderson was also the host for eight years of a Nashville Network cooking/talk show, Country Kitchen, and now she has a new PBS series. The companion volume to the series, Short-Cut Cooking is not just another celebrity cookbook. The recipes are simple and quick but not boring, often relying on pantry staples; the book is filled with helpful tips and "minis" (suggestions for even easier variations or accompaniments); and Henderson writes in an easy, direct style that has a lot of appeal. Fans would generate demand in any case?strongly recommended.
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co; 1st edition (October 17, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688163777
• ISBN-13: 978-0688163778
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,624,509 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A smash hit at my house, July 20, 1999

By A Customer

"Florence Henderson's Short Cut Cooking" includes the most flavorful dishes I have ever tasted! Every dish from this cookbook that I have prepared has gotten rave reviews from my family and friends. The Beef Stroganoff (p172) is out of this world!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AN ABUNDANCE OF TASTY TREATS AND MORE!, January 29, 1999

By A Customer

Florence Henderson has cooked up a bounty of delicious recipes. The recipes are easy to follow, the ones I've tried are delicious. In addition, Florence provides hints and ideas that will making cooking easier! Thanks to America's favorite mom!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun cook-book with home spun stores!, January 30, 1999

By	Ms. Valder Beebe (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews

I enjoyed the familiarity of knowing Florence Henderson. The books was as interesting about her life as the simple, down home recipes.