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Win Her With Dinner [Hardcover]

Alex Hilebronner (Author), Tom Greenwood (Author), Doug Veith (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)


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February 21, 2004
This book's premise is based upon the simple truth that women like to see a guy put forth a little effort.

Let's face it, any schmo can take a woman to a swanky restaurant and slap down his credit card. Cooking for a woman, however, shows her you've put a dash of initiative, a smidgen of energy, and a pinch of thought into the date.


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This witty, accessible cookbook for men proposes painstaking instructions for "seriously impressing" a lady by entertaining at home. Written by three regular guys who initially learned their way around a kitchen through caveman-like trial and error (including Hilebronner, now a private chef to the stars), the book leaves nothing to chance. "Each recipe is a blueprint for a complete, self-contained, ready-to-share evening, start to finish," and the authors also offer advice on choosing a menu and accompanying wine, getting the house ready for female company, preparing a great meal and deciding what music to play. While none of the information is dumbed down per se, the cookbook is geared toward those men who are wholly uninitiated in the kitchen and provides a very basic, straightforward culinary sagesse. Each of the 24 meals, with meat, chicken, seafood or vegetarian entrees, gives a simple description of what the menu really is, such as Pork, Cornmeal Mush, and Tomatoes, which a man should be sure to his date is Garlic-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Gorgonzola Polenta and Pesto-Baked Tomatoes. While some readers may find the book's basic assumption that "most guys don't cook" impertinent, or its beer buddy humor sophomoric ("pick the breasts that look the perkiest" when choosing chicken at the store), many men (and women) will rejoice in the new world of possibilities for wining and dining a date at home. Photos.
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"For guys like me, who can't cook a lick, this book is a godsend. If you're completely hapless (like me), you'll find this book the easiest (and best) guide to making a wonderful meal." --Ben Affleck

"For ordinary guys looking for an alternative to the generic dinner date...a clever concept fully realized - and highy entertaining to boot." --Matt Damon

"Talk about being upfront on the hardcover. “This book's premise is based upon the simple truth that women like to see a guy put forth a little effort.” Hallelujah. And hello to the intriguing blurbs on the acknowledgements page by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. Ladies, if all this doesn't get your attention, the back of the book will: “Any schmo can take a woman to a swanky restaurant and slap down his credit card. Cooking for a woman, however, shows her you've put a dash of initiative, a smidgen of energy, and a pinch of thought into the date.”
Kitchen novices are walked through an entire meal and evening, including recommendations for wine and music, tips on etiquette and how to create a comfy setting. -- USA Today"

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Rodale Books (February 21, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1579547974
  • ISBN-13: 978-1579547974
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.1 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,365,534 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this one for your man!, February 25, 2004
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I bought this book for my husband. On the weekend we had a "date" and he actually cooked! It was great not having to be the one to cook or answer his questions while he tried to figure out a recipe. The meal turned out terrific and the wine and music were great accompaniments.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Some great ideas in a very funny book, May 13, 2004
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I've given this book to several guy friends and they've loved it! It's really funny, lots of guy-speak, but with some great recipes and some really good ideas for the dating-challenged male. The recipes are from a woman who's a personal chef to some celebs in LA, but they're easy to follow even if defrosting is all the cooking you do. The book also has this cool section on great dinner date music, so even if you do defrost something, the background music will make her think you're a classy dude.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Win Her is a winner!, January 15, 2005
This review is from: Win Her With Dinner (Hardcover)
Take it from me, this book delivers exactly what it promises! It is well written, easy to follow, witty and clear. Congratulations to the authors!
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Picture this: a candlelit dinner with the woman of your dreams in the comfort of your own home. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
finely dice the garlic, other mixing bowl, medium saucepan half, stockpot half, paper husks, discard the butts, finely chop the leaves, salad chilling, box kosher salt, tablespoon measurements, pour into the strainer, middle oven rack, stove over high heat, bottle extra virgin olive oil, stick salted butter, small baking pan, turn off the burner, stove over medium heat, butter wrapper, drizzle with oil, roll crosswise, drinking white wine, paring knives, large frying pan, discard the stems
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Ingredients You Should Already Have, Get Cooking, Louis Jadot, Billie Holiday, Paolo Conte, New York, Sam Prekop, The Jimmy Giuffre, Art Tatum, Louis Latour, Paul Motian, Paul Weller, Things Ieft, Astral Weeks, Central Reservation, Joe Henry, Piero Antinori Chianti Classico, Pierre Sparr, Red Headed Stranger, San Gimignano, Trimbach Pinot Blanc, Argiolas Costera, Beth Orton, Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc, Closing Time
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