This is a cookbook for those who wish to have some complex flavorings
and offerings and have the time to prepare the recipes that are described with
great detail. This is why this is a weekend cookbook; you will definitely need
the hours that a weekend provides for many of these dishes. There is plenty of
help and guidance, but this is certainly not for the beginning cook or those
who just want simple comfort food or have simple tastes.
A section of menus is provided using recipes that
are included in the pages. Menus are for the following meals: Mexican,
Vietnamese, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Winter Holiday, Potluck Thanksgiving, and
Vegan Thanksgiving - that alone will be a reason for some to buy this book.
However do not think these are the simple menus they
might sound like. The Mexican Comida is an example of what all these menus
have...an introduction, a schedule of days in advance preparation a picture of
the feast with dishes labeled, kitchen tools and supplies needed and unique
culinary techniques. Then the food consists of: tomatillo salsa with fresh
cheese from El Cardenal, Jicama & mango sticks in chili and lime, Yucatan
pork in banana leaves, black beans & rice, corn tortillas, chili-spiked
Mexican wedding cakes, watermelon water.
There are suggestions for wine throughout the
book, information given includes, serving size, prep time, cooking time, how
long it can be refrigerated or frozen. Culinary tips are also incorporated.
Recipes included are: starters, snacks and small plates, soups and salads,
pasta and grains, casseroles, vegetarian and vegan main dishes, poultry, fish
and seafood, pork, lamb, beef, sides and sweets. There are many pictures of the
dishes throughout and there is an index.
We have tried and enjoyed the saffron tomato sauce
- it's absolutely wonderful, as is the five-nut caramel tart. However, if you
have someone in your family who cannot eat or has an aversion to chilies, as we
do, there are many recipes in here that contain them. These dishes are designed
for the modern taste of `kicked up' flavors.
Your family or guests will need to have the desire
for some complex, but good quality dishes and you will need the time and energy
to prepare them. Hopefully you will have some help so that you might enjoy this
adventure in cooking. Just know that nothing is as simple as it seems, sit down
and read the recipe and you can be successful.
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