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Marion Cunningham's brilliant revision of this classic home cooking reference addresses "good everyday cooking." Cunningham states that "every meal should be a small celebration," and she eases the preparation of those celebrations with clear, straightforward instructions and hints on how to make the most of every meal through beautiful presentation and balanced nutrition. The chapter on microwaved foods is clear and presents recipes that are simple and taste great. Cunningham's work especially shines in the chapters on baking, as might be expected from her work on The Fannie Farmer Baking Book and The Breakfast Book. Your piecrusts will always be crisp and flaky under her tutelage.
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In its 13th edition, a classic American cookbook is here revised for the contemporary home cook. Restaurant consultant and San Francisco Chronicle columnist Cunningham has added chapters on microwave and outdoor cooking, cut down on excessive fats and revived lost comfort foods (lemon curd, semolina pudding). Warnings about salmonella and other health concerns are highlighted; abundant new and vegetarian recipes are conveniently marked. Cunningham's 325 additions to the Farmer roster use ingredients from ethnic cuisines, including Mexican and Indian spices and Chinese sesame oil and rice vinegar. Contradicting manufacturers' claims for the microwave oven, she carefully explains its best uses (steaming or braising foods) and offers recipes specifically designed to take advantage of its virtues (quick polenta, bananas in caramel sauce). True to its American roots, this remains an excellent meat-and-potatoes cookbook, but exhibits welcome range--from frankfurters to roast goose, smoked salmon tartare to trail mix--relishing food as a social enterprise. Illustrations not seen by PW. Author tour; BOMC alternate, Home Style Book Club main selection, Better Homes and Gardens Book Club alternate.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Basics and then some...,
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This review is from: The Fannie Farmer Cookbook: Anniversary (Hardcover)
I received my first copy of this book in a paper back format from my sister years ago. I wore it out I used it so much over the years! I was pleasantly surprised to see it offered in a hard cover on Amazon. I ordered my copy immediately and I still consult this book regulary. Why this book and not another you might ask? Because it has all the basics and then some. In fact if I had to choose only one cook book out of my collection, this would be it. I find it frustrating when I need a recipe for something basic and can't seem to find it in other books. Which is why this book is great. Coming home with whatever is on sale that week is never a problem. I always find recipes that could be made with the basic staples most people keep at hand. And when I have spare time, the entertainment itch, or just because...I can also use the fancier recipes to impress friends and family. I'll share a secret: it has the best lemon meringue pie recipe(my mother-in-law even asked for the recipe). How plain, yes I know...but how flavourful, delicious and extraordinary an experience when its made with freshly pressed lemons and topped with your own meringue topping. Taste does matter and will leave you with toughts like : Why did I ever buy ready made?
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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The Basics,
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This review is from: The Fannie Farmer Cookbook: Anniversary (Hardcover)
I find myself reaching for this cookbook, not for inspiration for an exotic meal, but for the recipes to cover the basics so I can improvise. It has never let me down and I've used something from nearly every section of the book.No doubt there are some errors in the book; but, fortunately, I haven't run into them yet. FF has very clearly written recipes; and, the discussions regarding various cooking techniques are easy to understand. Don't use FF to plan that haut or nouvelle cuisine meal; instead use it to understand the fundamental elements of cooking, but.. when you wake up and can't recall the recipe for pancakes, or you forgot how to make a basic cheese sauce for the covered dish you have to bring to a party.. grab the FF.. you'll be fine.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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The best all-around cookbook,
By Ellen @CheapCooking.com "Ellen" (Pleasanton, CA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Fannie Farmer Cookbook: Anniversary (Hardcover)
This is the cookbook I pull from my crowded shelves the most often. With great how-to sections, great tasting recipes, and clear directions it's a hands-down winner. Highly recommended whether you're just starting out or are wanting to learn more.
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