The Nero Wolfe Cookbook

by Rex Stout (Author)

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ISBN-13: 978-1888952247

ISBN-10: 1888952245

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A one-of-its-kind, high-cuisine cookbook that reproduces authentic recipes for many of the fine dishes mentioned in Stout's Nero Wolfe mysteries. Spiced with quotes from memorable Nero Wolfe whodunits and photos that recall New York in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s.Other Rex Stout titles available from Amereon: Some Buried Caesar Over My Dead Body Nero Wolfe OmnibusAmereon books have been proudly made in the United States of America for over 40 years. The avoidance of OCR software in addition to sourcing the highest quality originals, allows Amereon to provide readers with the best possible hardcover books.

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"I went on by to the kitchen, and was served by Fritz with what do you think? Corn fritters . . . with bacon and homemade blackberry jam they were ambrosia." The speaker is Archie Goodwin; the Fritz in question is Nero Wolfe's estimable chef; the recipe for corn fritters is just one of hundreds put together by a team of dedicated (and hungry) editors at Viking Press in this paperback edition of a book that belongs on every mystery lover's shelf. Even if you never cook any of the dishes, there are splendid period photographs and quotes on every page to make you remember how much fun it was to get involved in Rex Stout's perfectly-shaped, fictional world. Some selected Nero Wolfes in paperback are And Be a Villain, Death of a Doxy, Fer-De-Lance, The Golden Spiders, In the Best Families, and Three at Wolfe's Door.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cumberland House (October 1, 1996)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1888952245
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1888952247
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches

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Rex Stout

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Rex Todhunter Stout (/staʊt/; December 1, 1886 - October 27, 1975) was an American writer noted for his detective fiction, particularly the 33 novels and about 40 novellas that featured the detective Nero Wolfe and his assistant Archie Goodwin between 1934 and 1975.

In 1959, Stout received the Mystery Writers of America's Grand Master Award. The Nero Wolfe corpus was nominated Best Mystery Series of the Century at Bouchercon XXXI, the world's largest mystery convention, and Rex Stout was nominated Best Mystery Writer of the Century.

In addition to writing fiction, Stout was a prominent public intellectual for decades. Stout was active in the early years of the American Civil Liberties Union and a founder of the Vanguard Press. He served as head of the Writers' War Board during World War II, became a radio celebrity through his numerous broadcasts, and was later active in promoting world federalism. He was the long-time president of the Authors Guild, during which he sought to benefit authors by lobbying for reform of the domestic and international copyright laws,[specify] and served a term as president of the Mystery Writers of America.

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Dr. Nancy L. Nicholson

An American "Exalted Cuisine" is laid out in this book!

Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 1999

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If you are at this review, it is probably because you are a Nero Wolfe fan. So it is preaching to the choir to tell you to buy all the books about the detective. While you are waiting for your order to arrive or reading those books you already have, make something from this wonderful little volume. I have many cookbooks, some of which have only a few good recipes, but every recipe I have tried from this one works, which tells you it was thoroughly tested by the author (Rex Stout). There are items by chefs of many nationalities, and among those pleasures there is a uniquely American Exalted Cuisine laid out for the lover of great dining. Wolfe's chef was the Swiss Fritz Brenner, so great European culinary traditions were brought to bear on North American provender. My personal favorites are green corn pudding (THE FATHER HUNT), and Fritz Brenner's finest salad with Devil's Rain Dressing (POISON A LA CARTE), and Blueberry Grunt (THE FATHER HUNT). Get this cookbook now, but pay attention to detail as you cook because flavor combinations are subtle and will dance among your tastbuds! By the way, Blueberry Grunt must be called by that apparently homely name because after eating it, you cannot speak, but only grunt softly with supreme satisfaction.

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pro_crustes

Buy it if you can cook.

Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2002

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A wonderful companion to the Nero Wolfe experience, but the recipes are not for the inexperienced cook. We started with the baked scallops and were delighted, but there are several steps and you can screw up easily if you lack the right equipment or skills.
The excerpts are sly and the pictures are endearing. We wouldn't have minded a few images of the entrees, but the photos of period New York gently blur the line between fiction and reality, as does the whole book itself.
Buy this one if you are Wolfe obsessive, or (much better) if you can cook. But beware! Wolfe's tastes reflect a complete disregard for his health, so butter, eggs, and cream are in every second dish. A few call for ingredients you can't get (turtle meat, for example), but most rely on a short litany of spices and vegetables on top of easily found meats and fishes.
You will never really be able to have Fritz come visit your kitchen, but it's fun to imagine him watching over your shoulder, or peeking into your dining room, as you savor what might have been his own cooking (if you're chef enough, that is).
(Oh, our copy lacked the last page of the index, and it appears to be a printing, rather than binding error. Annoying, but we've given it 5 stars anyway.)

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Carol S.

Cute Novelty Cookbook

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2017

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First recipe says to "preheat the broiler" then put eggs in custard cups and "cook over medium heat".....a little confusing. But I'm a cook so I can figure it out. Do like the novelty of the cookbook though.

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D. E. Cheney

What fun to combine mysteries and recipes--and such special and fancy recipes!

Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2017

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Even if you never read a single Nero Wolfe mystery, you'll get a kick out of how his creative author involves these recipes with his books. You'll want to fix some of these. I had a mystery dinner one night and this was the perfect cookbook for it.

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S. I. Smith

A classic that we all should know.

Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2021

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Excellent very exquisite expensive recipes and a fun read.

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Jennifer Michelle Berry

Some of these can be complicated

Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2019

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My husband adores anything Nero Wolfe and spires to make many of these recipes. The roasted corn on the cob is super simple and delicious.

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eric goebel

Freaking hilarious!!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2019

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Freaking hilarious!!!!!

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Michael Valdivielso

Great for Nero Wolfe fans...

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2001

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If you are a fan of Nero Wolfe, then this is the book for you. REAL recipes used in the stories, the recipes that Fritz Brenner and Nero Wolfe cook with and sometimes fight over, while Archie Goodwin just sits down and enjoys it all. With a forward by Fritz, the book has everything from how to make the pie crust (for the many pies)to griddle cakes (which Archie loves). It even has Nero Wolfe's salad dressing!
ENJOY!

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Edmonton

Spaghetti with Anchovies?

Reviewed in Canada on May 31, 2017

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Pricey for a paperback. Interesting recipes, but wish it would have included spaghetti with anchovies from "Poison a la Carte" episode. The book index only goes up to letter "S" (missing last page) - perhaps that makes it a more valuable print?

ROBERT K LANE

Stout Fellow !!

Reviewed in Canada on January 4, 2015

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I've had it before and needed to replace it ... great book !!

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