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Title: The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition
ISBN: 193361501X
Author:
America's Test Kitchen
Publicate Date: 2006-09-30
Publish: 2006-09-30
List Price: $34.95
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Format: Ring-bound
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1: Believe in it! These recipes work, plain and simple.
I actually purchased the original edition in 2005, but would love to have this newer version with the heavier paper- several of my pages have ripped out of the binder. Either way, I have not had a SINGLE bad meal using this cookbook. They really and truly test the heck out of each recipe and it shows. There are times when I read a recipe and think that maybe "my way" is better, but I forge ahead in the name of science and do it their way. Guess what? Their way is better every time. We used their meatball recipe last night and they were FANTASTIC- tender and yummy. My meatballs are usually dense and a little dry. I made fried eggs this morning following their recipe (and thinking "low heat? really?" the entire time.) Again- awesome eggs. Trust me, you will not go wrong following their recipes. Do it their way, even if it seems like there are extra steps and you've never done it that way before. It just works.
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2: Great resource!
This is a fabulous cookbook to have on hand!! There are great recipes (divided in sections) with wonderful tips on the best tools and techniques to use. A priceless resource to keep close by!
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3: Easy on the eyes, tough on the tastebuds
I have several cookbooks from America's Test Kitchen, and loved them. The New Best Recipe, in particular, is my favorite. I received this cookbook as a gift, and loved putting in the dividers and looking at all of the colorful illustrations (normally most of their cookbooks are illustrated in pen-and-ink drawings). It has a 1950's retro feel to it, which I like.
However, I must agree with another reviewer that while some of the recipes are straight out of their episodes and other cookbooks, there are several I've tried so far that seem "safe" and therefore bland. The blueberry muffin recipe turned out dry and crumbly. The chili had to be kicked up a notch with some additional spices at the last minute, and the spinach dip was watery and unremarkable.
But there are lots of recipes and I like the way they're organized, so I would say it's worth purchasing, but not worth the honor of the "go-to" cookbook that never fails you.
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4: Great "go to " resource
I am an experienced cook who has enjoyed other America's Test Kitchen books. This is a perfect cookbook for any kitchen as it provides all the basic, time honored favorites as well as countless other helps and pictures and how-to's that are fully tested for great success. I bought it for a gift and kept it for myself, buying three more for gifts.
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5: Best. Cookbook. Ever.
I have tried a dozen different recipes out of this book in the two months I've owned it, and every one was One Of The Best Things I Have Ever Cooked.
These are not recipes that you will have to tweak a little the second or third time you do them. They are fabulous exactly as written, which makes sense considering they are based on a show that tries to come up with "the best" way to cook whatever they are making.
The flavors are surprisingly rich and sophisticated for recipes that generally have fairly simple ingredients. Those labeled "fast" are appropriate for weeknight meals. Their product suggestions have also been spot-on.
These guys are the perfect balance between "foodies" and practical, normal cooks making dinner for a family. I can't recommend this book highly enough.
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