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Basic Gourmet Paperback – March 1, 1995

by Morgan (Author), Taggart (Author), Vareldzis (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars 10 customer reviews
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 168 pages
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books; First Printing edition (March 1, 1995)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0811804763
  • ISBN-13: 978-0811804769
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.6 x 8.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,737,643 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat, classic, simple recipies
By A Customer on June 20, 1998
Format: Paperback
As a cook who has over 15 cookbooks this is the one I reach for most often. The recipes are simple but exceptionally tasteful. An experienced cook will find a multitude of useful variations and substitutions listed for each recipe, as well as forgotten techniques. For once there is a whole cookbook full of items you can find in a regular supermarket.
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5.0 out of 5 starsMy "other" Joy of Cooking
By A Customer on March 12, 2002
Format: Paperback
I am the kind of cook who routinely misreads tbl. for tsp., wonders how long "browning" should take (and keeps poking to see what the underside looks like), and tries to substitute ingredients--all with disasterous results. The Basic Gourmet has been a lifesaver for me in this regard: it tells me exactly what I need to know when I need to know it, and it doesn't leave me guessing or, god forbid, interpreting.
The book's first section lists and discusses equipment in detail, setting a teacherly--not bossy or condescending--tone that continues throughout its many delicious recipes, each of which is followed by tidbits such as when you might want to substitute one herb for another, what might make a good accompaniment, etc. The book is detailed and packed full of tips and suggestions, but it doesn't bury the information so that a beginning cook can't see the forrest for the trees. From scrambled eggs and omlet flipping techniques to stuffed pork chops, this cookbook covers all the basics while managing to treat its readers like the potential gourmands they are: even the scrambled egg recipe makes me feel like I'm sitting down to really appreciate a meal rather than taking baby steps or just "making do" for dinner that night. The authors anticipate common mistakes and questions, explain their terminology, give a range of preferred options for altering a recipe, and, best of all, have included all the information you need for each recipe with the recipe itself--not in an index or introductory section somewhere else in the book.
I love my Joy of Cooking, and I refer to it and the Silver Palate often, but this is the cookbook that I learned from and to which I regularly return. This is a great cookbook for beginners, well-conceived and well-executed, and very well designed.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA good "get started" cookbook, with great tasting food
By A Customer on January 27, 1998
Format: Paperback
The best part about this book is not the recipes (which taste great and are easy to follow), but the introduction section which explains about the basic kitchen. The authors advise the aspiring gourmet on the basics of food (like spices), cooking (what does braising mean?), and equipment. They let you know what the most important things are to have in your kitchen (from pots and knives to types of salt). This is a real help to those of us inclined to buy gadgets, without knowledge of their usefulness. By the way, the food is great, too.
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5.0 out of 5 starsAn excellent starter cookbook for anyone.
By A Customer on April 14, 1999
Format: Paperback
This is great cookbook for dedicated beginners who want to learn to really cook not just get by. The recipes are varied and once you master them are easily adapted and changed around to suite your sense of adventure. The zucchini bread and chocolate gingerbread are always a hit and the tabbouleh page is the dirtiest page in the book...always a sign of a good cookbook...pages that stick together!
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent "starter" cookbook
By A Customer on April 23, 1998
Format: Paperback
Great cookbook for those just getting started cooking. The introduction is a good primer on kitchen basics and technique. The recipes are easy to follow and very tasty. The photography alone is a great source for serving tips. Highly recommended for the novice or experienced cook.
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