A Treasury of Great Recipes (Hardcover)

~ Vincent Price (Author), Mary Price (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Buccaneer Books (June 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1568495404
• ISBN-13: 978-1568495408
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #156,612 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Prepare Yourself for Gourmet Dining of the Highest Caliber, July 31, 2002

By	Pat & Mike McGuire (Katy, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

In 1971 I met my gourmet mentor in Kentland Indiana and at that time, she introduced me to "Vincent" -- the wonderful cookbook she acquired some time earlier. It was truly "love at first bite". Her favorite dish was "Coq au Vin Rouge a L'Avergnate" which is the gourmet/French name for their Chicken in Red Wine. Truly an awesome dish! So many family favorites -- "Paella Good Friend", "Luchow's German Pancakes", pfannkuchen, "Poularde Pavillon" (chicken in champagne sauce) and the blender Hollandaisse sauce. All of the recipes I've used out of this cookbook, and they have been many, are precise as to ingredients and measurements, and all of the necessary steps are spelled out for the more novice cook. From the moment I was introduced to "Vinnie" (as my family refers to him today), my love for gourmet cooking has grown and expanded. When I'm looking for a recipe to really impress dinner guests, it's always Vinnie that I choose from. He & I have been together since December of 1971 when Santa bought him for me. I wouldn't trade that experience, the adventure in gourmet dining that we've enjoyed for all these years, for anything. I've given so many copies of this book to my dearest friends, to young brides -- it's truly a gift that keeps on giving! Enjoy!!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Entertaining, February 4, 2000

By A Customer

I first borrowed this book from a friend in college. The recipes range from moderate to time-consuming in difficulty(especially when you're limited to a convection oven and a couple of hot plates) but everything was clearly explained step by step. I tried several recipes(and wrote them down) before returning the book. They all came out both delicious and impressive. The "Chicken in Champagne Sauce" and "Boccone Dolci(Sweet Mouthful)" are alone worth the search. I look forward to being able to put it on my shelf with my other cookbook "staples" and try many more of the recipes. This belongs next to my "Joy of Cooking" and the Silver Palate books.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, one of the best cookbooks we have ever used., September 7, 1998

By A Customer

We received an original copy of this cookbook, first printed in the 1960's, when a friend cleared out her cookbook collection. We cannot recommend this book highly enough! Not only is it entertaining reading, with glimpses of some of the world's finest restaurants, but the recipes themselves -- while challenging and top caliber -- are clearly written, with easy to follow directions. It is hard to find a cookbook that describes preparing a dish with fresh truffles in the manner of a French chef, but yet is not intimidating -- this is that book!