The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Sixties Cookbook: More than 100 Retro Recipes for the Modern Cook [Hardcover]

Rick Rodgers (Author), Heather Maclean (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 24, 2012

As Don Draper famously said, “Nostalgia: a twinge in your heart far more powerful than memory alone.” Nostalgia, of course, also calls to one’s appetite. Thanks in part to the popular series Mad Men, fans are discovering the classic cuisine of the 1960’s; whether to revisit the favorite recipes of their childhoods or to celebrate the comforting, sometimes kitschy, always-satisfying dishes of the era, including:

• Waldorf Salad

• Sweet and Sour Meatballs

• Beef Stroganoff

• Steakhouse Creamed Spinach

• Buttermilk Dinner Rolls

• Cherries Jubilee

• Daiquiri Lime and Gelatin Mold

• Classic cocktails such as Blue Hawaiians, Brandy Alexanders, and Manhattans

• And many more!

Each recipe is adapted for the modern palate, with less fat and healthier ingredients than in the originals (no more bacon fat as a kitchen staple!). Full-color photographs showcase the food, proving that retro cuisine can be sophisticated and delicious. The Sensational Sixties Cookbook will also provide tips on hosting the ultimate sixties soiree, complete with menus, music playlists, and table decorations. So grab a swizzle stick, put Bobby Darin on the turntable, and get cooking—sixties style!

 

 

Editorial Reviews

Review

Cheryl Krocker McKeon, bookseller
“Readers learn how "Betty Crocker" was born, why Warhol painted soup cans and how "soul food" got its name. For the true '60s buff, Rodgers and Maclean give tips for a party the Mad Men  cast would love, including menus, drink recipes, fashion tips (a hostess will accent her dress with pearls) and proper serving pieces (a Lazy Susan and chip-and-dip set are ideal).” 

Shelf Awareness for Readers
“A blast-from-the-past cookbook that improves the recipes while preserving the traditions”

About the Author

Rick Rodgers is the author of more than 35 cookbooks including Thanksgiving 101 and Fondue, and the IACP Cookbook Award nominees Kaffeehaus and The Carefree Cook. He is a frequent contributor to Bon Appetit and epicurious.com. He lives in Maplewood, NJ. Visit him at rickrodgers.com.

Heather Maclean is the co-author of the New York Times bestsellers Skinny Italian and Fabulicious!, and has appeared on many national TV programs including Good Morning America and CBS Early Show. She lives near Detroit, Michigan. Visit her at heather-maclean.com.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Running Press; 1 edition (April 24, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0762445734
• ISBN-13: 978-0762445738
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,741 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #85 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Gastronomy > History

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Totally groovy! April 23, 2012

By Reine des Coeurs VINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book was one of my Amazon recommendations (based on my love for all things "Mad Men") and I preordered it as soon as it was available. If you're a fan of the show, or just want to recreate some awesome 60s recipes and entertainment, this is a keeper for your culinary library. The chapters are as follow:
1 - Party Like a Playboy
2 - Food to Drink By: Appetizers and Hors D'Oeuvres
3 - Vichyssoise, Iceberg and Aspic...Oh My! Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches
4 - Company Food: Main Courses
5 - Best Supporting Players: Vegetables and Side Dishes
6 - Showstoppers: Desserts
7 - Executive Cocktails

I've tried the Real Onion Dip, the Sixties Secret Grilled Cheese Sandwich and the Sloppy Joes and they all came out wonderfully! There are many tips included alongside the recipes, including the Kitchen Time Machine which is the fast track version of whatever recipe it appears on. There are several theme menus included as well, perfect for dinner parties, home dinners and other fun home entertainment. Everything is wonderfully detailed and with clear instruction. I can tell this book is going to become very dog-eared from the use I'll be getting out of it!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars the fun cookbook June 24, 2012

By the yardlady

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Having learnt to cook in the late fifties/early sixties, it was such fun to see all those delicious recipes in one place -- this cookbook. We have lost some of these special dishes with the new fangled ideas about what is "good" and what is not for you. How could one forget Waldorf Salad and Lobster Newburg and so on and so forth. This book makes it fun to read and also to try out. I highly recommend it to anyone who has an interest in tasty delicious food and how to make it. Get it and enjoy the joy of cooking.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Kitchy & fun September 24, 2012

By Charles Skinner

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is so fun and kitchy. The recipes are easy to follow. They came out fabulous and I'm not an experienced cook!