The Classic 1000 Microwave Recipes
September 16, 2009 by Classic Recipes · Leave a Comment
The Classic 1000 Microwave Recipes
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2 Stars Not for modern microwaves
This book was a great disappointment. First of all, it is written by a British author and calls for many ingredients and has many recipes that are not well suited for the American kitchen. But most important, it is written using 750 watt ovens as the standard. This is such an old standard. I installed a microwave in October and it is 1200 watts. What a difference that makes. I thought the book was recently published, but it turned out that it was really older than I thought, as the paperback edition publishing date Amazon provides is misleading.
What I don’t understand is why there are no recent cookbooks for the microwave. Every book I’ve perused seems to be more than 10 years old. You’d think someone would write an up-to-date book as a comprehensive guide to the many things you can cook in a microwave (believe me, I’ve experimented since I got mine). But that doesn’t seem to be the case.
3 Stars Fancy recipes
Well the book does teach you how to cook everything in the microwave but the reason I wanted to cook in the microwave is to make fast and very simple meals…I wanted easy recipes not recipes with lots of crazy ingredients. If you want to cook gourmet meals with fresh herbs in the microwave then this book is for you but if you want something simple then pick another book.
2 Stars A bit foreign for US cooks
I was looking for a general guide to some easy, quick microwave recipes. What I got was a book that is a bit more European than I can use. The recipes are not geared toward an American palate. Some would see this as an advantage, but I didn’t find it “the only” microwave book I’d ever need. It calls for obscure(to me anyway)ingredients, many I don’t recognise. I think of myself as a somewhat adventurous cook but most of these recipes do not appeal to me at all. A waste of my money.
5 Stars You don’t need another microwave cooking book
This is the A to Z of microwave cooking. Form starters & soups to Sauces, pickles, desserts and ofcourse main dishes. The recipes are well explained and easy to read. It also has a good collection of microwave tips. If I had known about that earlier, I would not have bought another book on microwave cooking tips 
Pick this up..Its a steal !
Williams Sonoma New Flavors for Chicken Classic Recipes Redefined NEW FLAVORS FOR SERIES
June 16, 2009 by Classic Recipes · Leave a Comment
Williams Sonoma New Flavors for Chicken Classic Recipes Redefined NEW FLAVORS FOR SERIES
Chicken is one of the world’s most popular choices for a home-cooked meal because it’s so easily adapted to different preparations and seasonings. In this volume from our New Flavors series, you’ll learn how to transform the familiar bird into a delicious array of new dishes. Grouped by season, the more than 40 easy-to-prepare recipes include poached chicken in lemongrass broth with baby spring vegetables, grilled chicken with jalapeno-plum relish and roasted chicken with pumpkin seed sauce. Each recipe is accompanied by a color photograph of the finished dish, along with notes about the ingredients. Informative food-and-wine pairing charts and a complete glossary are also included. Hardcover, 160 pages. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
Best of the Best from Bells Best Cookbook The Most Popular Recipes from the Four Classic Bells Best Cookbooks Best of the Best Cookbook Best of the Best Cookbook
June 1, 2009 by Classic Recipes · Leave a Comment
Bell’s Best cookbooks, with over 6,000 outstanding recipes, have been condensed into one cookbook, with 429 of the most exceptional recipes to be found anywhere! Included among the recipes are fascinating facts and illustrations that show the development of the telephone.
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5 Stars Best of the Best…
This cookbook is everything that I wanted and more…I like the fact that the recipes are easy to follow and most of the ingredients are either already in your pantry or not hard to find at your local grocery stores…Good old fashion recipes for those who like down home good cooking…
5 Stars Little cookbooks are good, too
Since I have most of the original ‘Bell’s Best’ cookbooks, I wondered if I needed this ‘Best of the Best’. I do need this cookbook. It’s so easy to find the recipes and so much easier to handle. Really am glad I got this one.
5 Stars Dishes to grace any dining occasion, please any palate, and satisfy any appetite
The TelecomPioneers of Mississippi have published a series of four volumes of cookbook recipes, beginning with “Bell’s Best” in 1981, followed by “Bell’s Best 2″; “Savory Classics”; and “Bell’s Best IV”. The accumulative total of these four previously published cookbooks adds up to more than six thousand recipes! Now available from Quail Ridge Press is their fifth cookbook volume, “Best Of The Best From Bell’s Best Cookbook” which is a distillation and compilation of 429 recipes taken from the previous four volumes of the ‘Bell’s Best Cookbook’ series and presented along with informative and fascinating historical facts and illustrations showing the development of the telephone over the years from its inception with Alexander Graham Bell’s initial transmission over a telephone line to his assistant Thomas Watson, down to the touch tone and cell phones present day. This outstanding compendium include recipes for beverages and appetizers; breads and breakfasts; soups, stews and chilies; salads; pastas and rice dishes; meats; poultry; seafood; cakes; cookies and candies; as well as pies and other desserts. Of special note is the chapter devoted to equivalents and substitutions. From an Almond-Bacon Cheese Dip; to Chicken Tortilla Soup; to Fruit Salad with Apricot Dressing; to a Sausage Rice Casserole; to Barbequed Shrimp; to Crushed Pineapple Cream Cake; to Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge, these are dishes that would grace any dining occasion, please any palate, and satisfy any appetite. “Best Of The Best From Bell’s Best Cookbook” is a welcome and recommended addition to both personal and community library cookbook collections!
Diane C. Donovan
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5 Stars Mississippi girls know how to cook!!
I grew up in Mississippi and have since traveled and lived all over the world. Trust me, unless you are a total foodie (heck, even if you are- I am and I STILL like these recipes) you will adore this cookbook. If you are trying to master regional southern cookery this is a WONDERFUL place to start. Real recipes from real people- this is the everyday food of Mississippi. If you want some of the more refined food order this (because it’s great) but also order Southern Sideboards from the Junior League of Jackson, Mississippi. Together they make a wonderful set as a gift!
4 Stars Best of the Best
Okay, when I saw this Cookbook, I just had to have it. I have the Original Bell’s Best cookbook. I was thrilled to see a compilation of all 4 cookbooks combined. I bought copies for some relatives of mine as well. The Bell’s Best are well known here in the south (at least I think they are). I only wish there were more recipes added. It could easily been made a much bigger cookbook, esp. since the other Bell’s Best cookbooks are hundreds of pages in length. I guess this will leave room for sequels so others can enjoy these recipes as much as I have!
The Bartenders Black Book Eighth Edition 2 800 New and Classic Recipes
May 10, 2009 by Classic Recipes · Leave a Comment
The Bartenders Black Book Eighth Edition 2 800 New and Classic Recipes
“No one will ever have the creative cocktail knowledge of Stephen Kittredge Cunningham.” — Robert M. Parker, Jr. The Wine Advocate, October 2000
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4 Stars Has what you neeed
Purchased for my son, for bartending school and after, this has about every recipe you need. It’s not a big book, which works well. You know, I thought I remembered that this was on a sort of ring binder, which made it even better as it would always lie flat. I hope I’m not wrong about that as it’s been awhile since I purchased it, but I do remember being happy about that. If I’m wrong, sorry! 
5 Stars Lots of awesome recipes!!
I love this book! It has SO many excellent recipes. I really like the way it is organized, and the index by ingredient makes it really easy to find what you are looking for. I also liked the informational tidbits about the measures…excellent info for a wannabe at-home bartender!! Would totally recommend this to anyone wanting a comprehensive recipe book!
5 Stars bar recipe book
Bought this for my son’s bar. Looked nice, easy to use, and he likes it.
5 Stars Everything Bartending and MORE!
This is the most user-friendly bartending book out there, in my opinion. It gives tips on lingo, measurements, serving, hosting and much more. There is no way a review could give this book the justice it deserves. I definitely recommend this book not only for the easy to follow recipes, but for the information it provides about the whole bartending field.
5 Stars Gave as a gift
I gave this to a friend who loves mixing drinks and trying new ones. He loves it!
Best Slow and Easy Recipes More than 250 Foolproof Flavor Packed Roasts Stews and Braises that let the Oven Do the Work Best Recipe Classics
April 29, 2009 by Classic Recipes · Leave a Comment
What if we told you that recipes don’t have to be fast to be simple? That cooking methods like stewing, braising, and roasting can actually be fuss-free? The Best Slow & Easy Recipes gives you more than 250 recipes that show you why building flavor slower is sometimes better - and easier. The appeal of cooking food slowly is undeniable; a moderate oven temperature and extended cooking time can build rich, concentrated flavor and yield tender, juicy meat. But when most of us think of dishes that are slow cooking by nature - such as roasts, braises, and stews - we think of an all-day affair requiring constant attention, something to prepare for a special occasion or when you can commit a full day to the task. But in fact, in many cases just the opposite is true. These dishes are, for the most part, easy - although they take time, the process is largely unattended, leaving you free to simply walk away. You’ll find all the classic slow-cooked dishes here - dishes where time, slow simmering, and gentle heat work their magic - from Prime Rib and Classic Beef Chili to Smothered Pork Chops and Cassoulet. But we also introduce to you some new favorites such as Carnitas, the Mexican version of pulled pork (a slow braise renders the pieces of pork rich and tender, while a quick broil at the end creates an irresistibly crisp, caramelized exterior) and Braised Chicken with Almonds and Pine Nuts (a boldly-flavored Spanish dish thickened with a picada - a mixture of ground almonds, pine nuts, parsley, and saffron). And we didn’t forget to make use of the slow cooker; sure, you already know you can make all kinds of stews and chilis in this convenient piece of equipment, but we’ve discovered it’s also great for making Homemade Chicken Broth or Meatballs in Marinara (a quick stint in the microwave rids the meatballs of excess fat without creating a tough exterior). Want to know one of the easiest, most foolproof ways to cook fish? Simply throw it in a pot with some lightly saut
