The James Beard Cookbook Review

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(More customer reviews)Although the cover fell off my copy years ago, I still use the book. It only makes sense there's no cover. After all, my cookbook is a first printing from about forty years ago, and was passed on through at least two other families before making its way to me.
This book covers the basics of North American/western European cuisine. I learned how to make killer omelettes (plain, or oven-puffed with cheese sauce) with this, and my terrified-of-the-kitchen hubby learned to make a delicious ham supper. Whenever I'm sick and can't cook but we're expecting company, he always goes for this particular cookbook. If he can't find it, he whinges ferociously. None of my other books are as clear and concise, I guess.
The James Beard Cookbook is an excellent book for anyone. For the absolute novice, it details the best ways to cook bacon and eggs. For the kitchen maestro, it explains numerous sauce and souffle techniques. So, if you're looking for a good basic cookbook for yourself or for a lost-in-the-kitchen bachelor(ette), I strongly recommend this book.

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This award-winning cookbook by the man who reigned as the country's foremost food expert has been a favorite with beginning and advanced cooks for four decades. James Beard provides a comprehensive collection of basic recipes, both American and international, for appetizers, bread, fish, fruit, pasta, poultry, salads, sauces, vegetables, souffles, and much more. In addition, Beard shares tried-and-true tips about ingredients, preparation, and cooking techniques that he taught in his famous classes. The James Beard Cookbook remains a timeless collection of simple recipes that will surely inspire a whole new generation of cooks. "There is not a gastronomic cliche in the book."-Craig Claiborne, New York Times "If a cook were limited to one cookbook, this should be it."-Los Angeles Times

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