- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd.; 1 edition (Oct 15 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1770500057
- ISBN-13: 978-1770500051
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 20.3 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 703 g
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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Amazon Bestsellers Rank:
#169,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #87 in Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Special Occasions > Gourmet
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Product Description
Product Description
Spending less on your grocery bill has never tasted so good.We're all looking for ways to save money on groceries and meals without compromising taste and quality. Ken Kostick has the answer in The $10 Gourmet, a cookbook that offers a host of recipes for delicious and easy-to make main dishes that each cost under $10 for two people. You won't believe these recipes cost so little to make, nor that they can be made in only three easy steps.Ken also offers tons of handy suggestions for keeping your household food costs down. He gives tips on stocking your pantry for under $50, shows you ways to make delicious sauces and soups from leftovers, and even tells you how to throw an impressive dinner party for under $30. The average household wastes an estimated one-third of their weekly groceries-Ken's shopping tips virtually eliminate waste, making sure that every dollar you spend goes toward something you will actually eat and enjoy!
About the Author
Ken Kostick has become one of Canada's top celebrity chefs as well as a much sought-after television and radio personality. Currently, Ken co-hosts "He Said, She Said" with Ken & Mary Jo on the W Network. He has written 14 bestselling cookbooks.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
I can actually do this,
This review is from: The $10 Gourmet (Paperback)
Well I am not a cook so when I try to make something I try to go for the easiest recipes.This book provides recipes that less experienced cooks can do without setting the kitchen on fire. I tried the bacon fried rice and the crab cakes and both came out well. I am going to give it a 3 bcos I have tried only 2 recipes so far. But compared to other cook books with exotic recipes this is definitely better in terms of doability.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars
A puzzling cookbook,
This review is from: The $10 Gourmet (Paperback)
I bought this cookbook because (a) I've enjoyed Ken Kostick's soup cookbook, (b) I was attracted to the idea of cheap-but-good recipes, and (3) Ken Kostick is such an appealing character!First, buyers should be aware that with the exception of a small "entertainment" section, the recipes in this book are all formulated to serve two people. This was not a problem for me, but it might be for some. I read through the recipes the evening I received the book. I was immediately puzzled by two recipes. Both used stewing beef, but both called for total cooking time of only 25-30 minutes. After many years of cooking, I know that this is not enough time to cook this inexpensive cut of beef. I emailed Ken at the address shown on the book flap, questioning this timing. He pleasantly (and very promptly) answered, thanking me for the question and saying:"Of course if you stew a less expensive cut of meat a longer period it will be more tender. My goal is to create recipes that you can do in 30 minutes or less." I found this answer odd. I continued looking through the recipes. There is a section devoted to pasta. Each of its nine recipes calls for a whole pound of pasta to serve two people! Yet a recipe in the "entertainment" section calls for a pound of pasta to serve six people! I think that most cooks will agree that a pound of pasta will serve four to six people. When doubts are raised in my mind about so many recipes in a cookbook, I feel very uncomfortable trusting others. That is why I have not given the book a better rating. I don't normally review books but I thought that potential buyers should check the book out before buying.
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