2500 Recipes: Everyday to Extraordinary

2500 Recipes: Everyday to Extraordinary
by Andrew Schloss, Ken Bookman

2500 Recipes: Everyday to Extraordinary
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Author: Andrew Schloss, Ken Bookman
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-09-14
ISBN: 0778801624
Number of pages: 600
Publisher: Robert Rose

Book Reviews of 2500 Recipes: Everyday to Extraordinary

Book Review: FIFTY COOKBOOKS IN ONE!
Summary: 5 Stars

10/3/2007
2500 RECIPES:
EVERYDAY TO EXTRAORDINARY
By Andrew Schloss with Ken Bookman


A Review by Mary Martindale

This is a great book to consider giving to those just starting to keep house, for it's many cookbooks in one. First, it teaches basic techniques (Schloss terms it The Toolbox), tools and tips for making marinades, sauces and dressings, even explains small appliances one might want to acquire for their kitchen. Next, it covers 36 categories of food and gives 50 different recipes for each category. Some of these categories, or really many cookbooks, as mentioned earlier are: Snack Plates, Sandwiches, Stir-Frying, Soups, Chili, Pizza, Rosas Whole Chickens, Meatless Dishes, Summer Fruit, Breakfast, Cookies, Drinks and a whole lot more. In addition, Schloss includes his "Special Occasions" section covering topics such as Entertaining, Romantic Recipes, Health Food, Homemade Gifts and more.
"Mark our Words:" states Schloss, "a couple of years from now, this book will bear the scars -- dog-eared pages, marginal notes, food stains," and more. He's probably quite correct about this.

Below are some examples of wide varieties of recipes in their category:
LITTLE PLATES:
Hot Pepper Pecans, Eggplant Bruschetta, Bagna Caoda, Smoked Salmon Mousse
GRILLING:
Chili Grilled Lobster, Lamb and Leek Kebabs, Grilled Chilied Shrimp, Grilled Potato Chips
HEATLESS COOKING:
Gingered Mango Soup, Tomato Dill Salsa, Three-Can Salad, Mexican Serviche
PASTA:
Feta and Artichoke Sauce, Tomato Sauce with Tequila and Cream, Quick Meat Sauce, Smoked Salmon, Caviar and Cream Sauce
GROUND MEAT:
Wild Mushroom Sausage Patties, Ham and Cheddar Meatloaf, Apple and Bacon Turkey Loaf, Turkey Fennel Potstickers, (also dipping sauce for Potstickers)
FISH:
Curried Grouper Chowder, Salmon Serviche, Escabeche of Sole, Grilled Tuna and Roasted Papper Salad
GREENS:Rub Salad, Spinach Pilaf, Chard with Chorizo, Kale with Sausage and Apple
WINTER VEGETABLES:
Gorgonzola Gratin, Mashed Potatoes with Yogurt and Herbs, Buffalo Fries, Creamed Parsnips
ENTERTAINING:
Anise Tea Eggs, Blue Cheese Grapes, Eight-Hor Brandy Cheese Cake, Pepper Peanut Shrimp
LOW-CALORIE RECIPES:
Flounder and Salmon Steamed in Romaine, Artichoke Ratatouille, Venison in Mustard Cruise, Mussels in Tomato over Orzo
HOMEMADE MUFFINS:
Brown Sugar Pecan Muffins, Currant Carrot Muffins, Lemon Yogurt Muffins, Walnut Fig Sinkers
How did Schloss arrive at 2500 recipes? Simply, he has included easy-to-follow recipes, 50 categories of food, 50 recipes in each. Best of all, none have very long lists of ingredients. This is a whole lot of cookbook in one volume only one-and-one-half inches thick!
Marty Martindale operates FOOD SITE OF THE DAY.

Summary of 2500 Recipes: Everyday to Extraordinary

How to escape the cooking routine of the same old dishes, meal after meal.

Many home cooks are stuck in a food routine that includes preparing the same 10 or 15 recipes over and over again, week after month after year.

2500 Recipes, the ideal guide to escaping that routine, offers 50 recipes each for foods ranging from snacks and sandwiches, to chicken and ground meat; from shellfish to grains; from winter vegetables to summer fruit. There's also a special section of dishes for special occasions.

Consider this common scenario. There is a chicken waiting to be roasted for dinner. Stop. Go the chapter that has 50 recipes for roast chicken. Each one is different. Most important, there are sure to be a few that are more interesting than that old reliable one prepared out of habit -- too often a bad habit. Without doubt, there will be dozens of recipes based on ingredients commonly on hand to please cook, family and guests. There's even a chapter with 50 scrumptious recipes for burgers and hot dogs. Each one is sure to delight.

All the recipes are quick, and most use just a small number of ingredients. But each recipe includes a "power flavor" that's easy to obtain and easy to incorporate into cooking routines. Examples include oils, herbs, olives and sun-dried tomatoes.

There is also an entire section on basic cooking techniques and preparations, featuring seasonings, marinades, sauces, dressings and machines.

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