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Two Dudes, One Pan: Maximum Flavor from a Minimalist Kitchen

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I was a little concerned from the other reviews because nobody had actually tried a recipe so I was beginning to think they were just bros of the authors' trying to give them all 5 stars. Well I'm glad I didn't go by all the other reviews. This is actually a really good cookbook. I own 400+ so I've been through a few.

The best recipe so far has been the Chicken Thighs in White Wine and Herbs on page 114. It was delicious. It called for all fresh herbs which I didn't have at the time so I used dried. The recipe turned out just as tasty. Please don't let the other reviews stop you from actually trying the recipes in this cookbook. It really is worth it.

You do have short snippets of their stories at the beginning of each recipe, the photographs are few and not that great, but the pages are coated so they will hold up.

The Cornflake Bars weren't pretty but they were delicious. There are recipes for making all your favorite salad dressings, including Green Goddess. The Bleu Cheese dressing was bar none, the best. Their salad chapter with homemade dressings rivals Simply Salads: More than 100 Delicious Creative Recipes Made from Prepackaged Greens and a Few Easy-to-Find Ingredients. They don't have that many but they're every bit as delicious.

Overall a good buy. They do use basic kitchen cookware, basic ingredients and they have a really good palette. Also, if you like this one check out Sam the Cooking Guy: Just a Bunch of Recipes, it's a pretty one too. Enjoy.

Okay, I purchased this book and have tried about ten of the recipes so far, and all I can say is WOW.
Really WOW!! The dishes have such intense layers of flavor-sweet/savory/tangy goodness for the tastebuds.
Ladies (guys as well), if you want to turn your mate into putty in your hands you must try the beer braised short ribs and shiitakes. I own several dozen cookbooks, and have enjoyed cooking for a long time, and this is the best thing I have ever made. Husband and kids went wild!
My goal is to try every recipe in this book this year. I've never wanted to do that with any other cookbook ever!
Easy to follow recipes for the beginner, yet creative and interesting recipes for the seasoned chef.
Thanks two dudes!

If you are a single guy - maybe moved out of home for the first time. Having to cook for yourself, then this book is for you.

Unprententious, slick designed, easy to read along with some really great recipes and cooking tips. Even has a few recipes to woo that significant other - romantic dinner perhaps.

Highly recommended, a good read.

I've been trying recipes from "Two Dudes, One Pan" and they are simple and super tasty. It's interesting how the chefs don't regularly use stocks in their recipes. Instead they create flavors by pan-searing and adding various ingredients.

This book is fantastic. Despite the naysayer below, you can find anything in this book at a regular grocery store (fresh herbs are not hard to find). The recipes are very easy to follow. Most are spot on, there are a couple that are not perfect, but no cookbook is. This is great for folks who are seasoned cooks as well as those who are entry level.

The food works for both kids and adults. Just don't dumb things down b/c you have kids. They will eat real food.

I have been cooking for many years but still have a lot of questions about basic things. Normally, when I try out new recipes, there's usually a bit of trial and error before I nail it (am I using the right pan, enough or the right kind of oil, etc). And, when it comes to cookbooks, the most I expect is one or two good recipes.
I bought this book because a good friend of mine cooked the buttermilk fried chicken and the braised ribs, two very delicious meals for us using this cookbook. After flipping through it, I thought I'd buy it and try some of the other recipes. So far, I've cooked the fish and chips, the turkey burgers, and the roast pork. Except for the roast pork, my family loves these meals. (I think the recommended temp for the roast pork was too low).
It's not just the simple and delicious recipes themselves that make this cookbook. These guys spell everything out (including the right kind of pan and oil, etc.) and include very helpful tips here and there. I wish more cookbooks would do that.

If you like crowd-pleasing, time-tested recipes that are easy to make and super-tasty BUY this book. I've made 9 recipes - entrees, sides, and desserts - to rave reviews. Although I am an accomplished cook, the techniques are simple enough for relative beginners. This is a GREAT starter cookbook and as others have mentioned very male-friendly as well. Happy Eating

I bought two copies of this recipe book for friends of mine, including a couple of newly-weds. Both sets of friends suffer from lack of kitchen space as well as cooking inexperiece - so this item was perfect for them! The recipes look great, and simple. I really liked that the two dudes offer a section to explain what each kind of cooking utensil is good for, as well as a basic guide to making your own unique and flavorful salad dressings. I plan buy this book for my husband and myself.

Bought this book a few months ago and have been drooling over the recipes until last night, when I stuffed two of them in my eager, gaping maw. Holy slappers, I love this cookbook. The concept alone of one pan cooking is a great place to start your experiments with higher-level cooking. But what sets this book so far apart from every other cookbook that I have ever looked through, is how personal and intimate the knowledge and guidance is presented. Jon and Vinny tell you WHY they love these recipes, why they cook them, what their history is with them, and if that weren't enough, their banter includes a couple of tips or tricks or things to watch out for as you work on a recipe. Every little mention of "don't worry if..." or "you can replace this..." or my favorite, "you'll know it's ready when..."

Buy the book, get a nice skillet, and you're ready to get into some really good food and learn a lot about cooking. When you're ready, you can get another pan and take on another round of recipes. There's something for everyone in here- maybe not for vegans (these are the guys that opened a restaurant called "Animal")- and everyone will find something that makes their mouth water.

I love this book. As an inexperienced cook, I often intimidated by complicated recipes. But this book is not intimidating and yet the food comes out tasting so good. If all cookbooks were like this, I would never leave the kitchen.