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The author of Fish on the Grill, The Beef Lover's Great Grill Book, and Poultry on the Grill turns her sizzling expertise to the art of snacking with more than eighty recipes for gourmet appetizers. Original. ... Read more

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"Have you ever eaten at Maxims in Paris, or any of the really fabulous places whose specialties are as tempting to look at as they are to eat? Elsie Lee's EASY GOURMET COOKING is a rare and unique collection of these very special recipes—that you can prepare in your own home. From subtle and exotic Oriental dishes to the superb cuisine of the Mediterranean, they are all here—designed to make the simplest table elegant and please the most discriminating palates. Your friends will be delighted and you will probably be amazed—because these delicious recipes are easy to understand, and easy to cook, too. A shopping guide (where and how to buy some very special ingredients) has been included for your convenience, plus a variety of culinary secrets gleaned from years of experience by the best chefs of the world."

Gourmet certainly meant something different in 1962, when this book was first published. Ingredients called for here include bouillon cubes and packets, tinned crab and tinned wild rice, tins of potatoes, and lots of condensed soups.

But don't be too quick to turn up your nose and dismiss the recipes. They were, after all, conceived and written to be prepared within 30 minutes (helped a lot by the condensed soups), long before the general availability of decent stocks (so necessarily had to rely on bouillon), and before the widespread availability of fresh fish and shellfish.

If you don't want to use the condensed soups, you can use a basic white sauce and flavor it accordingly (the primary flavors are condensed mushroom and condensed chicken soups). But you also may be surprised at the taste of your dish using the recommended soups. On a hurry-up night it may be worth it to try.

I found the author's exuberance fun and the recipes interesting. I was pleasantly reminded and reacquainted with dishes I'd forgotten about and dishes that have gone out of fashion. When was the last time you saw frogs' legs, either on a menu or at the market? I also have been introduced to new dishes that will become regulars in my kitchen.

I hope you enjoy this book and the recipes as much as I have.

Here are the chapter titles:

Chapter 1. Quick Tips to Quick Cookery
Chapter 2. Canapes and Appetizers
Chapter 3. Soup of the Evening
Chapter 4. One Man's Poisson
Chapter 5. Is Another's Meat
Chapter 6. Chicken
Chapter 7. Specialties de la Maison
Chapter 8. Gourmet Orientale
Chapter 9. Vegetables
Chapter 10. The Last Resort: Eggs
Chapter 11. Breadstuffs
Chapter 12. The Good Green Salad
Chapter 13. Gilding the Lily: Desserts
Chapter 14. Coffee
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Delighted with Shane Osborn's Appetizers
I was interested to find several Middle Eastern-inspired selections in this beautifully-photographed book of first course recipes. The Fava Bean and Artichoke Salad was simple and delicious. Eggplant Roasted Couscous melded Middle-Eastern flavors for a tasty side dish with beef or chicken.
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Over seventy spicy recipes with a heat scale rating for each. Try Wild Guacamole, Clams Caliente, Fiery Fajitas, Quesadillas Bravas, and Peppery Peanut Sauce. ... Read more

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Are you someone who enjoys vegetarian food? Are you someone who wants to enjoy what they eat (again) and not find eating boring?

Jeff Altman and the staff of How2Cook.info offer you a number of excellent and easy to prepare vegetarian appetizers you will enjoy for years. ... Read more

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What do you feed a future president? What meal delights Martina McBride's husband? What is the genuine recipe for Benihana's Teriyaki Sauce?These and other answers are divulged in the Cooking Famously Cookbook. Famous Recipes from Paula Deen, Dolly Parton, Michael Andretti, Vidal Sasoon, LeRoy Neiman, Bill Clinton, George H & Barbara Bush, Steve Spurrier and many more legends.
These famous recipes have an emphasis of the importance of giving back. Charity awareness and wise giving practices came into focus during the compilation of this cookbook. Monteary donations were offered and given to contributor's charity of choice. Through research, many avenues to evaluate wise giving practices unfolded.
*Charity Awareness raises the desire to hep others, which in turn helps us to give hope to others. Wise giving practice information helps us in knowing how our compassion will be realized.* 163Pages.
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A cornucopia of recipes from men and women who are known from sports, cinema, and history
Compiled and organized by Registered Nurse and experienced cook Darnell Griffin, Cooking Famously is a spiral bound cookbook which offers a cornucopia of recipes from men and women who are known from sports, cinema, and history. With mouth-watering recipes arranged into chapters dedicated to "Famous Appetizers", "Famous Soups, Salads & Sides", "Famous Main Dishes", "Famous Deserts", Cooking Famously is enhanced for kitchen cooks with "Cooking Terms and Tips", "Greater Gifts", and an Index. From Marty's Nutty Cheese Roll (Marty Ingels); Tortellini Salad (Michael Andretti); Chicken Salad a la Rogers (Kenny Rogers); Essence of Silver and Gold (Robin Leach); and Sweet and Sour Stewed Tongue (Monty Hall); to Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies (Ruth Buzzi); Lace Cookies (Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson); Peach Cobler (Dan Quayle); and Mother Owens' Banana Pudding (Buck Owens), Cooking Famously is a very welcome and thoroughly "user friendly" addition to any kitchen cookbook collection.
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Applying simple but revolutionary cooking methods to a wide range of sophisticated recipes, a low-fat cookbook by the consultants for Rosie Daley contains healthy versions of such foods as steamed dumplings and banana cream pie. ... Read more

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150 tasty appetizers that can be made by anyone such as:
-Stuffed Mushrooms With Crab Meat
-Creamy Pizza Fondue
-Cheese Straws
-Egg Rolls
-Ham Biscuits

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Get any meal off to a great start with this fabulous selection of simple first courses. Soup is the classic way to begin a meal at any time of the year with ideas like hearty Tomato Soup with Pesto or cool Gazpacho. Fresh and inviting, Salads are a deliciously light way to get the taste buds flowing. The selection includes Tuscan Panzanella and Caesar Salad. These simple Dips and Breads have a distinctly Italian flavor with crostini and toasted focaccia on the menu. Vegetarians are offered mouthwatering suggestions, such as Deep-fried Artichokes and Warm Goat Cheese Souffles. Fish and Seafood are perfect for kick-starting your meal-choose from Thia Shrimp Cakes with Chile Jam and Drunken Clams. Meat and Poultry options include the antipasti dish Bresaola and Arugula with Olive Oil and Parmesan and zesty Chicken Lemon Skewers. Whether you are looking for something special to get a dinner party under way or a quick idea to jazz up a mid-week supper, this selection of simple appetizers is ... Read more

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Here is the perfect answer to today's busy lifestyle and our demand for lighter foods:delicious starters that can be served anytime, or combined to form a satisfying meal.Quick-to-prepare, practical, and filling, these savory appetizers and mini-courses include salads, breads and party sandwiches, cheese and eggs, pasta, fish and seafood, poultry, meat, and vegetables.There's an innovative selection of recipes using the popular food trend wraps, as well as time-saving recipes to prepare in the microwave. ... Read more

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Good for Everyday
We actually use alot of these recipes for everyday fare. The Pozole is easy and great. Many of the recipes are homey and easy to make. At the used price it's a steal! ... Read more