The Good Stuff Cookbook: Over 300 Delicacies to Make at Home [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Helen Witty (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 8, 1997

In 1986, Helen Witty, Tastemaker Award-winning author, published Fancy Pantry, which sold 76,000 copies and received praise nationwide. Now she presents the good stuff cookbook-with 60% all-new recipes and the other 40% updated, re-tested, and tweaked. Written for contemporary tastes and cooking styles, it focuses on foods that can be enjoyed right away-in addition to the preserved-with more than 300 easy-to-make projects that require little kitchencraft.

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From the Back Cover

WHAT'S GOOD TO EAT

Luscious spreads and crusty breads, zesty salsas and sauces. Sweets and savories of every kind. From award-winning author Helen Witty comes a celebration of the good stuff, those surprisingly easy to make delicacies that turn a nibble into a party and add an unforgettable touch of grace to every meal. Unlocking a lifetime of culinary expertise in over 300 recipes, Mrs. Witty introduces both the new specialties-from biscotti to preserved lemons-and such enduring favorites as Nesselrode Sauce, Real Crumpets, Chicken Liver Mousse, and Mushroom Ketchup. May your cupboard runneth over.

Helen Witty is the author of numerous cookbooks, including FANCY PANTRY and (as co-author) BETTER THAN STORE-BOUGHT, and is a contributor to Gourmet, Food & Wine, Family Circle and other magazines. She's won two prestigious Tastemaker/IACP/Seagram awards for cookbook excellence.

A FANCY PANTRY WITHOUT FANCY WORK

Dried Tomato Pesto

Three-Pepper Roasted Salsa

Gingery Rhubarb Chutney

Asian Chili & Garlic Paste

Three-Flavor Oil for Stir-Frying

Basil Oil

Pesto Biscotti

Jamaican Jerk Rub

Shallot Mustard

Tart Pickled Cherries

Small White Cheeses in Olive Oil & Herbs

Saffron Noodles

Tomato Jam with Ginger & Coriander

Bartlett Butter

Chocolate Truffles

A Note to Fans of FANCY PANTRY:

Since FANCY PANTRY was published in 1986, Mrs. Witty has never stopped creating new recipes for delectable edibles, or updating those she couldn't live without. THE GOOD STUFF COOKBOOK is the result.

--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Helen Witty's books have been three-time winners of the prestigious Tastemaker Award and the James Beard Award Nomination and she has published many articles in magazines on cooking. A former editor at Cusine and Food & Wine magazines, Helen is also the suthor of Better Than Store Bought, Mrs. Witty's Monster Cookies and Fancy Pantry. She lives on eastern Long Island, New York with her husband, Richard, a stickler for tasting all her own recipes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (January 8, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761102876
• ISBN-13: 978-0761102878
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #784,497 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL!!, February 4, 2008

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This review is from: The Good Stuff Cookbook: Over 300 Delicacies to Make at Home (Paperback)

If I could give this cookbook 10 stars, I surely would. Here are some truly wonderful recipes for just the sort of tasty foods that one usually has to find in upscale delicatessens or fancy restaurants. A nice touch is Helen Witty's notes in the margin that give helpful tips on achieving the most successful results. I've learned a lot about cooking techniques from this cookbook that have made me a better and more confident cook.

The relishes and dessert toppings are fabulous. But the home-made condiments section is one of my most favorite parts of this cookbook. I've given home-made vinegars and flavored oils in pretty bottles as Christmas gifts and I always have a bottle of citrus vinegar in my pantry -- great for salads!

The selection of 'good stuff' recipes included here makes this an unusual and (for me) indispensable resource in my cookbook collection. I recommend it highly.
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[And as for the gentleman who wrote that he wondered how many chicken livers to use -- I have made the liver mousse recipe with the standard containers one usually finds in the meat section of the supermarket (about a pound, I think), simply adjusting seasonings and chicken fat to get the right consistency -- no problem!]

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great compendium of "etcetera" to cook, July 4, 2008

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Megan "Megan" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Good Stuff Cookbook: Over 300 Delicacies to Make at Home (Paperback)

Looking for recipes for homemade condiments, salads, burger toppings, butters, oils, breads, and other miscellaneous things that usually get relegated to the appendix of other cookbooks? Well this is your book!

I made the red wine relish for a BBQ last year, and after tasting it on their burgers, guests started piling it on their plate as a salad! Next time, I'm going to have to triple the recipe.

The recipes are clear, easy to follow, usually don't include too many ingredients and don't take all that much time. This book is absolutely indispensable if you're trying to make as much of your own food as possible.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helen Witty fan, April 21, 2011

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This review is from: The Good Stuff Cookbook: Over 300 Delicacies to Make at Home (Paperback)

HAving purchased Helen's Fancy Pantry many years ago it is great to have another book full of inspiring preserves. Happy with the quality of the secondhand copy too.
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