Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: America's Test Kitchen
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780936184807ISBN:0936184809
Description: Burgoyne, John. New. No dust jacket as issued. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 338 p. Contains: Illustrations. Best Recipe. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: America's Test Kitchen
Date Published: 2004-09-30
ISBN-13:9780936184807ISBN:0936184809
Description: Good. This is a used book in good condition with normal wear and tear and may contain some writing, minor shelf wear and creases. Items are uploaded via ISBN and stock photo may be different from actual book cover. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: America's Test Kitchen, Brookline, Mass.
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780936184807ISBN:0936184809
Description: New. 0936184809 Review "....makes one-dish dinners a reality for average cooks, with honest ingredients and detailed make-ahead instructions. "--The New York Times, December 8, 2004 Product Description With Cover & Bake, the editors at Cook's Illustrated set out to revive the venerable casserole. From Turkey Tetrazzini and Chicken Divan to Crab Imperial and Hoppin' John, casserole cooking represents the ingenuity and practicality of the American cook. In Cover & Bake, the editors set out to ... read more
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"This book is so highly rated and I was so excited as I waited for it to arrive, but it was disappointing. It turns out, the recipe reviewers saw high fat as the best recipes. Sure you can make it with skim milk, but if you use heavy cream it will taste better.
It is too bad they didn't have more recipes with lots of flavor instead of just richer ingredients."
"I've enjoyed all the cookbooks I've seen from America's Test Kitchen, but this one has been especially useful to me in my work as a caregiver for seriously ill people and their families. Often, my clients are too busy or too overwhelmed to think much about food, but a nourishing and comforting meal is just what they need. This cookbook is full of simple, well-thought-out recipes in substantial quantities. (Most recipes serve at least eight.)
I often work a few days a week for my clients rather than every day, and I want to "cook ahead" for them, so they only have to reheat a main dish and perhaps make a salad. The recipes in this book often come with make ahead suggestions. Some can be left in the refrigerator for a few days and then baked. Others freeze well. Many allow you to prepare components of the dish ahead of time and put them together at the last moment.
One odd thing about the book is that, despite the title, the recipes aren't actually all baked. I'm not complaining, because the slow-cooker and skillet sections are very useful, too. (I've also found the slow-cooker recipes are easily adapted for stove-top and oven cooking.)
A lot of these recipes are old family favorites, like lasagna, chicken pot pie, or green bean casserole. The Test Kitchen folks have updated these comfort classics, and avoid the excesses that sometimes give these foods a bad name. (Not to mention a bad taste!) My two favorite recipes in the book, however, are Test Kitchen originals: Fish Chowder Casserole and Thanksgiving Turkey Bake. Flaky cod in a creamy white sauce with potatoes and an oyster cracker topping is such a good idea I can't believe nobody has thought of it until now. The Thanksgiving Turkey Bake is the ultimate comfort food convenience, with turkey cutlets, gravy, stuffing, and even cranberry sauce in one casserole dish. It sounds like it could be an awful hash of incompatible ingredients, but the clever way it is assembled ensures each portion can be tasted and enjoyed.
If you are looking for a covered dish to share with a sick friend, this book is a great resource.
Unfortunately, this cookbook does not offer nutritional information."
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