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Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.77
EAN: 9780393052305
ISBN: 0393052303
Label: W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: 2004-10
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Studio: W. W. Norton & Company
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From the perfect pot roast to the fragrant complexity of braised endive, there's no food more satisfying than a well-braised dish. The art of braising comes down to us from the earliest days of cooking, when ingredients were enclosed in a heavy pot and buried in the hot embers of a dying fire until tender and bathed in a deliciously concentrated sauce. Today, braising remains as popular and as uncomplicated as ever. Molly Stevens's All About Braising is a comprehensive guide to this versatile way of cooking, written to instruct a cook at any level. Everything you need to know is here, including: - a thorough explanation of the principles of good braising with helpful advice on the best cuts of meat, the right choice of fish and vegetables, and the right pots
- 125 reliable, easy-to-follow recipes for meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables, ranging from quick-braised weeknight dishes to slow-cooked weekend braises
- planning tips to highlight the fact that braised foods taste just as good, if not even better, as leftovers
- a variety of enlightened wine suggestions for any size pocketbook with each recipe
- 16 color photographs, 50 line drawings
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Summary: Braising bible
Comment: Great reference on braising basics and innovation. I really enjoy reading the background info given with the recipes. Now if I could only afford one of those Le Creuset braising pots...
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Summary: Very educational, but not all recipes are to my taste.
Comment: I have been using this book for about 7 months. This book taught me quite a bit about braising techniques & a lot more. For me, the recipes are hit-or-miss. Some of my best dishes come from this book, but there are also a few others that I dumped after tasting them. (It could have been my lack of experience, though).
I really like this book for the tips on shopping for ingredients and the cooking vessels to use. (I have since purchased 5 Le Creuset pieces). For example, the author explains the different cuts of brisket and the different names attached to them at the grocery. Experienced cooks may not need these tips, but for me, this type of practical information alone was worth the price of this book.
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Summary: excellent cook book
Comment: This is a really great cook book. The writing style is nice and the book has a nice collection of recipes. While some sections of the book err on the side of being a bit too wordy, I can't really fault the author for wanting to give a very detailed run down of how to braise.
I actually purchased this book in order to make better pot roast. It's one of the few books I've run across that really clearly explains braising and which provides a lot of good recipes that involve braising. With this book and a dutch oven, you can have a lot of fun in the kitchen for sure. When it comes to cooking meat, there are few methods that produce as good a result as braising. Highly recommended for anyone who wishes to improve their recipes for ribs, pot roast, etc.
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Summary: Wonderful
Comment: This book was everything I was hoping it would be. It was filled with easy to find ingredients and yummy receipes. Some will take time, but it was worth the wait!
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Summary: Like a good date...
Comment: Like a good date, this book is easy and fun. I take it out as often as I can.
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