Pros: Simple recipes, good flavors
Cons: Misses some standard handy cookbook nuances; some flavors seem a little unbalanced
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
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Archive for the ‘Ingredient-Focused’ Category
“The Original Country Bob’s Cookbook”
Friday, September 1st, 2006“Prosciutto Pancetta Salame: Cooking with the Cured Meats of Italy,” Pamela Sheldon Johns
Wednesday, August 30th, 2006Pros: Delicious recipes; fascinating subject; wonderful information; beautiful photos
Cons: A few confusions
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“Omelettes, Souffles & Frittatas,” Lou Seibert Pappas
Tuesday, August 29th, 2006Pros: Some interesting recipes
Cons: Everything comes out… just okay
Rating: 3 out of 5
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“50 Best Mashed Potatoes,” Sarah Reynolds
Sunday, August 20th, 2006Pros: Simple, clear, easy recipes
Cons: Average results
Rating: 3 out of 5
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“Lobster at Home,” by Jasper White
Sunday, July 30th, 2006Pros: Imaginative recipes; you can make most recipes without live lobsters; information on handling lobsters
Cons: Lobster is expensive!
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cookbook,” from Oxmoore House
Sunday, July 30th, 2006Pros: Yummy, easy recipes; clear format
Cons: Lack of shrimpy information; silly theme
Rating: 4 out of 5
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“Williams-Sonoma Collection: Seafood,” Carolyn Miller
Saturday, July 29th, 2006Pros: Good recipes; handy information; gorgeous photos; delicious flavors; surprisingly easy recipes
Cons: Recipes could be a little better; small omissions
Rating: 4 out of 5
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