Fried and True: Crispy and Delicious Dishes from Appetizers to Desserts

Fried and True: Crispy and Delicious Dishes from Appetizers to Desserts
by Rick Rodgers

Fried and True: Crispy and Delicious Dishes from Appetizers to Desserts
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Author: Rick Rodgers
Photographer: Christopher Hirsheimer
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1998-12-01
ISBN: 0811816060
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Chronicle Books

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Book Review: Great cooking the way it used to be.
Summary: 5 Stars

OK, so all of us have steered ourselves away from fried foods & towards poached chicken breasts (skinless, of course) and steamed vegetables. How about just a little taste of good eating from the past? No one is recommending a return to deep-fried foods as an everyday meal, but the taste treats in this book are just too good to ignore!

Rodgers' chatty writing style and well-tested recipes combine to provide accurate and easy-to-follow instructions. Since working with a deep fryer is something that many us have not done in years (if EVER!), he provides detailed background info on the types of equipment available, different varieties of oil & shortenings, and many good tips to avoid excess greasiness and off-tastes in cooked foods. Appetizers, entrees, and desserts are all covered, with great photos of completed items.

Some of the recipes are incredibly simple, such as the Cornish game hens (hens, oil, lemon, salt, pepper) and can be prepared in under 15 minutes. Others are a little more involved, but well worth it (the apple fritters, with just a light dusting of powdered sugar, are fantastic). There's even a foolproof recipe for doughnuts with a cider glaze--great for weekend mornings!

I have to say it again--I'm not going to be cooking deep fried foods every day, but when I want to prepare something just a little bit special, this is a book that I will turn to time after time.

Summary of Fried and True: Crispy and Delicious Dishes from Appetizers to Desserts

Let's admit it. Deep down, everybody loves deep-fried food. Fried and True is the ultimate cookbook for anyone with a naughty food fetish, anyone who's not afraid to throw caution to the wind and relish a crunchy egg roll, succulent fried chicken, or golden onion rings. Glorious fried foods are found all around the world, in every cuisine, and together they constitute some of the world's most delectable dainties. In Fried and True, you'll find an international collection, including everything from Potato Latkes to Glittering Spiced Walnuts and Zucchini Blossoms in Chardonnay Batter. Filled with glorious photographs, Fried and True is your ticket to the good life-and you won't need any special equipment. Any deep pan will do. Detailed step-by-step instructions, safety tips, and healthful cooking hints round out this complete guide to expert frying. From appetizers to desserts, add a little crisp and crunch to your day with the fine flavors in Fried and True.
Visit the author's own page at: www.rickrodgers.com.

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