Gourmet Cooking for Dummies
Gourmet Cooking for Dummies
“Trotter’s book stands equally alongside the works of Julia Child and James Beard.”
?Library Journal “Cooking a gourmet dinner doesn?t have to be a frightening experience ? Charlie Trotter?s Gourmet Cooking For Dummies will dispel all your fears and help you turn out wonderful dishes.”
? Ferdinand E. Metz, President of the Culinary Institute of America “Look to Charlie Trotter for great wine choices for gourmets ? Dummies or not! Educational, instructive, and de
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If you can forget the fact that this book is from the “for dummies” series, you are in for a real treat. During the first few chapters of this book, Trotter gives you detailed accounts of gourmet cooking methods, and soon you will understand what makes him one of the world’s best chefs. I own books by Alice Walker, James Beard, Emeril, the Cul. Inst. of America, and none of them come close to exposing the breadth of knowledge Trotter presents. The exquisite recipes he gives in the later chapters give you detailed accounts of ‘why’ the recipes work, not only ‘how.’ I’ve been using the book as a guide now for about 8 months, (the pages are practically falling off), and people can’t believe the meals I prepare. Most importantly, it actually teaches you how to cook by improvising if you want. Even if you are a good cook, you will feel humbled at how much you didn’t actually know about the art. I assume, unfortunately, that the book’s unattractive cover is the reason this has not become a staple in all kitchens.
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If anyone is interested in becoming a truly Gormet Cook, this is the book. For the very experienced cook, there isn’t a lot new as far as tips and information, however, the recipes are sublime. Each one is better than the next and they are fairly easy to read and follow for excellent results. I was very impressed and would recommend it not only for the information but epecially for the exotic yet simple recipes.
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Everything you read in the editor’s copy is absolutely correct. Chef Trotter is one the the premier American chefs (and I cannot believe he wrote a “Dummies” book. He is the most humble and unpretentious of executive chefs anywhere) and you can’t beat the easy-to-follow recipes (an education in itself) and the price of the book (compared to his others). I highly recommend this is novice and experienced cooks!
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This is perhaps one of the most accessible (and affordable) `celebrity’ cookbooks on the market today. The depth of explanation is remarkable compared to Trotter’s other books, many of which serve only to stoke the ego of a wealthy restaurateur. Gourmet Cooking for Dummies breaks down many of the barriers associated with fine cooking. By explaining techniques (many of which are very simple), Trotter’s book allows readers to expose themselves to food and cooking to an extent previously limited to complicated picture books dedicated to food (as many of Trotter’s other books are). A great learning tool for beginners, and (as the saying goes) “a reference for the rest of us.” Highly recommended.
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Not only my favorite cookbook, but my single favorite book of any kind, that I keep going back to again and again. I learn something new every time I pick up this little gem! Highly recommended for those of us not formally trained in the culinary arts!