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Munchies: Cook what you want, eat what you like. Finally, a cookbook even you will use. [Paperback]

Kevin Telles Roberts (Author)
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Book Description

February 1, 2004
Most men between the ages of 18 and 26 are cuisine-challenged. When it's time for a meal, they are often faced with frozen macaroni and cheese, a packet of ramen noodles, or the phone to order take-out. Not only is this not healthy, it doesn't impress girls and it's a waste of money. And, as self-taught chef Kevin Telles Roberts can tell you, it is so unnecessary.

Now the man who has cooked for extreme sports athletes and the coolest television stars gives us Munchies--the hip, edgy, no-fear cookbook for young adults who think their kitchen is just a large room to store the refrigerator in.

With more than 100 foolproof recipes created for even the most inexperienced cook, Roberts cooks the food you love with minimal damage and maximum impact. Nuclear Wings, Garlic Fries, and Killer Shark Tacos that will leave you party guests gasping. Quick Quesadillas for solo late-night snacks. Tater-Tot Hash and Roman Toast--the new breakfast for champions. Munchies has recipes for veggies and fish as well. Pistachio-Crusted Halibut for when you suddenly need to impress a dinner date. Beer-Soaked Steak or Ponzu Chicken for when you want to fire up the grill, as well as great summer side salads to accompany your meal. Finally, there are recipes for desserts such as Peanut Butter Cookies or Baked Cinnamon Apples that you can make even if you've never turned on your oven. Munchies will show you how to cook the food that you want to eat.

Lost in a fast-food, cold leftovers, breakfast-bar wilderness? From your college dorm to the smallest apartment with no dishwaser, Munchies will transform your cooking with confidence and creativity. Hip, funny, and totally accessible, Roberts cooks like the rest of us and makes it taste good.


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Acknowledging that some recipes can be daunting for the male kitchen novice, but stressing that cooking doesn’t have to be, Roberts, who has worked as a cook for TV and extreme sports events, shares low-maintenance recipes that anyone can perfect—they need only know how to read and follow directions. A list of "Essential Munchie Freezer Items" kicks off the book, including items like frozen pizza, burritos, cookie dough, Eggos, fruit, Tater Tots and tortillas. From there, Roberts gives easy options for breakfasts ("Eye-Openers"), sandwiches ("Sammies"), Barbecues ("The ’Cue") and other culinary areas. Supportive advice accompanies some recipes, allowing Roberts to school readers on why they should use chicken broth instead of water for soup, how they can crush nuts, and ways they might repurpose meatballs. And while dishes like Atomic Wings and Drunken Chicken are definitely manly, others, such as Sexy Citrus Scallops and Pistachio-Crusted Halibut, are perfect for entertaining a date.
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-  “…the hippest cookbook with the hottest cook.” -Playgirl

 

“...marvelously simple yet elegant recipes, plenty of user friendly hip tips and an Ashton Kutcher exuberance.”                                                                           – Houston Chronicle

 

“With more than 100 recipes...this hilarious romp through the kitchen will make you think about those ‘tricky’ cooking terms, like ‘rare’ and ‘well done.’ ”

Newark Star Ledger

 

“Intelligent, useful and fun.” –Fort Worth Star-Telegram

 

“…a fun and no-nonsense approach to simple yet satisfying dishes.”

–Chicago Sun-Times


Product Details

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC (February 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1580175368
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580175364
  • Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 7.5 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #423,291 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Munchies: Cook What You Want Eat What You Like, March 29, 2004
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What a fantastic book! I bought this for my brother and will probably end up buying a copy for every single one of my cousins about to go to college. But the recipes are not just for college kids--they're surprisingly good, easy to make, and some are fairly sophisticated (and I'm a good cook with lots of cookbooks). This is great cookbook for anyone who cooks with whatever they find in the fridge. It's not at all intimidating but it's not dumbed down either. It's practical but smart and funny too and will appeal to 20-somethings who just graduated and are impossible to find cool gifts for as well as anyone who likes to eat! I love the sandwiches and breakfast recipes but guys will probably go for the atomic wings and bbq recipes, oh and all the hot sauce! The author is really practical and provides good tips for the inexperienced cook, it sort of looks like a gimmicky book but the recipes are solid--way beyond snack food. I'd give this to any guy I know whether he cooks or not.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars finally! a cookbook that you can actually use!, July 1, 2004
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One of the reasons I loved living on my own in college was the fact that I got to eat what i wanted when I wanted it. Unfortunately, Easy Mac, ramen noodles, and pizza get boring night after night.. but this book has the answer. It has some great breakfast ideas, recipes to impress chicks with, stuff to make and take to a party, and even an entire chapter for late night munchies which really comes in handy after a night of partying. Kevin presents the recipes in a down-to-earth, easy to understand style that even an idiot like me could make (although he's a little heavy on the hot sauce). From Drunken Chicken to Eggo Ice-Cream Sandwiches, you're definately gonna find something to satisfy your own munchies.
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5.0 out of 5 stars practical cookbook, December 7, 2006
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As the mother of two young men, I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to cook for themselves and make it easy. These recipes are great and very doable. No fancy ingredients or foreign techniques, just good food you can cook quickly and easily and then eat.
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