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Book Summary InformationAuthor: Marcus Samuelsson Edition: Hardcover Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published) Published: 2009-10-26 ISBN: 047028188X Number of pages: 368 Publisher: Wiley
Book Reviews of New American TableBook Review: Proof read ? Summary: 3 Stars
I very much enjoy Chef Samuelsson's restaurants, his appearances on television and to a point, this cookbook. The book has many varied "tastes" and combinations to try, which in itself is exciting. But I have a problem because it seems as though no one really proofed it when it comes to quantities of ingredients. When I first get any cookbook, I always try to prepare the recipes as written to see how the chef/writer wants to have the flavors come across. So far I have tried 5 and in each one there have been some steps/quantities that seem to be incorrect. For the ones that I've tried, all have been for a Serving of Four. Now we are not big quantity eaters, but halving the recipes would not have been enough for dinner. Admittedly, I've served some as a main course which could explain this discrepancy.
The Grilled Lobster-noodle Salad was very very good, although the text was incorrect for the amount of olive oil to be used. The dish being fairly "strong" in flavors could just as successfully been served with giant shrimp, saving the cost of fresh lobster.
The mushroom risotto was good but was almost overwhelmed by the addition of the wine & port at the end of the cooking cycle. Usually wine is put in first.
The Caramelized Scallop Salad was again good but 4 sliced "bay scallops" per person ? I don't think you would be able to find them in the salad.
The Head-on Shrimp with Bacon Orzo will be, when served again, very good, bringing a new taste (chermoula) to our table. Now I love cooking with salt but give me a break. The salt called for on the shrimp was way too much but nothing compared to what was indicated for the ground pine nut powder that was to be sprinkled on top of the orzo. Thank goodness there was still some left in the pot without the pine nuts, because it was inedible with them. The bacon orzo was way too fatty, with the reduction of either the amount of bacon or butter or olive oil required.
The Sesame Fried Tilapia was somewhat ho-hum.
I still would recommend this book but I will have to be more careful as I go along because of the problems I have mentioned.
Summary of New American TableProduct Description
An affectionate, thoroughly diverse tribute to the modern American table "I'll introduce you to friends I've met along the way who have shared their foods, told me their stories and inspired me with their passion. With recipes that range from elaborate entrees to simple snacks, I give an overview of American food as I see it and, hopefully, will provide a primer to navigate through an array of international influences to bring a world of flavor into your own home."-Marcus Samuelsson In his bestselling The Soul of a New Cuisine, Marcus Samuelsson returned to the land of his birth to explore the continent's rich diversity of cultures and cuisines through recipes and stories from his travels in Africa. Now, in The New American Table, Samuelsson takes you on a journey of the inspired food of the United States, his beloved adopted country. Acclaimed for the distinct and diverse cuisine he has created at Aquavit and Riingo, Samuelsson shares more than 300 recipes that embody the uniquely inclusive spirit of American cuisine, from high-end fare to street food; down-home Southern cooking to Southwestern flavors to Asian cuisines, and beyond. In this new book, he explores the full spectrum of this regional American cooking that he has grown to love, meeting people along the way who have brought wonderful foods to their new home and to the receptive American people who have opened their minds and hearts to new foods and new cultures, including
- Green Salsa, to serve over shrimp or as a dip
- Breakfast Burritos
- Salmon Flatbread
- Tempura Crab Salad with Tamarind-Soy Vinaigrette
- Soy-Glazed Dumplings with Sweet Chile Sauce
- Chicken Sat? with Baby Spinach and Garlic Feta Dip
- Turkey Meatloaf with Tomato-Spinach Sauce
- Beer-Braised Short Ribs
- Rustic Chocolate Tart
- Red Berry Cobbler
A true celebration of the culinary gifts that define The New American Table, this book is accompanied by stunning food and travel photographs documenting Samuelsson's journeys across America and his discovery of the flavors of a nation. Drawing on his own rich cultural heritage, he has created an exciting tribute to the wide range of cultural influences and culinary traditions that have shaped modern American cuisine. The New American Table presents Samuelsson's interpretation of the food that has evolved from these diverse traditions-a contemporary, original, and uniquely American cuisine. Recipe Excerpts from The New American Table  Tomato Bruschetta |  Miso-Rubbed Rack of Lamb |  Apple Cake |
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