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Fried and True: Crispy and Delicious Dishes from Appetizers to Desserts |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: The Only Book on Frying You Need
Comments: This little book proves the adage, "great things come in small packages". It has ething I was looking for in a cookbook on frying: discussions on selecting equipment and oils, basic batters, frying techniques, etc. There is a terrific variety of recipes from sweets to savory, appetizers to sides to main dishes, from casual to gourmet. Best of all, each recipe is accompanied by a beautiful full-color photo of just what you will be cooking up. I have thoroughly enjoyed e recipe I have tried. The author has a pleasant, chatty conversational style of writing which makes it a pleasure to read. If you are looking for a full fledged cookbook dedicated to frying, you will not be disappointed with "Fried and True". |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Fried & True
Comments: I liked this book. It has recipes for frying foods I never thought about frying. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Great cooking the way it used to be.
Comments: OK, so all of us have steered ourselves away from fried foods & towards poached chicken breasts (skinless, of course) and steamed vegetables. How about just a little taste of great eating from the past? No1is endorseing a return to deep-fried foods as an eday meal, however the taste treats in this book are just too great to ignore!!Rodgers' chatty writing style and well-tested recipes combine to supply accurate and easy-to-follow instructions. Since working with a deep fryer is something that many us have not done in years (if EVER!!), he supplies detailed background info on the types of equipment available, different varieties of oil & shortenings, and many great tips to avoid excess greasiness and off-tastes in cooked foods. Appetizers, entrees, and desserts are all covered, with great photos of completed items. Some of the recipes are incredibly simple, such as the Cornish game hens (hens, oil, lemon, salt, pepper) and can be prepared in under 15 minutes. Others are a little more involved, however well worth it (the apple fritters, with just a light dusting of powdered sugar, are fantastic). there is even a foolproof recipe for doughnuts with a cider glaze--great for weekend mornings!! I have to say it again--I am not going to be cooking deep fried foods e day, however when I want to prepare something just a little bit special, this is a book that I will turn to time after time. |
