Customer Reviews

Savannah Seasons

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I bought this book after a visit to Savannah and Elizabeth Terry's wonderful restaurant, more as a memento of my trip than a book to actually use in the kitchen. It has become one of my most frequently used cookbooks. I have tried about a dozen recipes so far. They are simple and foolproof, but taste as if you spent much longer preparing them. Her marinades are especially creative, and her fish dishes have all been wonderful. I am planning to give several copies as Christmas gifts this year.

Everything in the book is great, unique, flavorful and simple! A family favorite -- everyone wants the recipie when I have dinner parties and they think I slaved for hours -- really most take a bit of pre planning and chopping -- some can be done ahead of time and then you can truly relax! Chicken, fish, pork, sauces, and other fun items to make you look like a pro!

She has a good style and makes all the food sound interesting. Also great pictures. The recipes are well thought out, and delicious.

We dined at the restaurant and we had the 'tasting menu' - it was fabulous. But, I was dreaming of the stuffed vidalia onions. The recipe is in this book - stuffed with sausage! We made it and it was rather easy and tasted like I remembered. We've also tried a few other recipes and have been very pleased.

Elizabeth and her daughter Alexis have put together one of the best cookbooks out. It is a charming book with lots of easy-to-follow recipes and many, many little stories. After reading this book, you'll feel like one of the family (The whole family are super chefs)--and you'll be able to cook almost as well, too. A really great cookbook with intriguing, unique recipes..

After dining at this restaurant in Savannah, Georgia I just had to have the cookbook. It is fantistic and the advice on herbs/spices is awsome! I have tried several recipes and cannot wait to try everthing. My herb garden just got larger.

Finally, a cookbook from one of America's best restaurants that even I can follow. No training needed, as a test Elizabeth Terry made sure that her teenage daughter could cook every recipe. In thirty days my family tried over thirty recipes with great success. This book makes a great gift. You still will want to visit her Savannah restaurant to meet this very nice lady in person.

I loved looking through this book and dreaming of making these dishes - but then I woke up. I realized quickly that most of these dishes were beyond my means - not to mention my finicky husbands palate. Living in the lowcountry, I have access to the shrimp, crab, and various other seafood she uses. But being from a very rural area I couldn't find most of the spices she recommened (at least not without driving to Savannah or Charleston for them). If you are looking for a cookbook to use when you want to make an impressive meal - this is a good choice. But if you are looking for a cookbook with good downhome cooking like Granny used to make, well then keep on looking. In meantime, insted of slaving over the stove trying to cook these complicated concoctions - visit her place of business and let Elizabeth Terry do the work for you.