Product Description

With more than 1,000 no-nonsense recipes, The Good Home Cookbook reminds us that a good home cooked meal is as special as the company who enjoys it. In a highly ambitious effort, Richard J. Perry led his editorial team to identify recipes that formed the foundation of American cuisine as we know it today. then, hundreds of home cooks from all 50 states tested and cross-tested the recipes in the first-ever public recipe tested cookbook.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #265409 in Books
• Published on: 2006-09-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 512 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781933112251
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Review
Perry's repertoire is so extensive that readers will find both inspiration and comfort in his carefully compiled collection. -- Kirkus Reviews, July 1, 2006

From the Inside Flap
Where did you learn to cook? For some, it was at the elbow of Grandma or Mom. For others, it was next to Dad at the grill. These days, learning to cook from scratch—the true old-fashioned way—is becoming a lost art.

With more than 1,000 no-nonsense recipes, The Good Home Cookbook reminds us that a good home cooked meal is as special as the company who enjoys it. In a highly ambitious effort, Richard J. Perry led his editorial team to identify recipes that formed the foundation of American cuisine as we know it today. Then, hundreds of home cooks from all 50 states tested and cross-tested the recipes in the first-ever public recipe tested cookbook.

The recipes found here preserve the hearty staples of American cookery we have all come to know and love. They embody the spirit of tradition, reflecting the memories and fellowship that food inspires. The result is a timeless collection of familiar favorites and beloved classics—a collection that no home should be without.

RECIPES FOR EVERY DAY:

• Dozens of ways to start your morning right, from Baked French Toast with Apples and Crêpes to Granola and Creamy Grits, including a handy guide to cooking breakfast meats. • Crowd pleasing appetizers like Marinated Mushrooms, Crunchy Clam Puffs, and homemade Cocktail Sauce. • Year-round salads include authentic Caesar Salad, Wilted Spinach Salad, and a variety of homemade dressings—with a special tutorial on the art of gelatin salads. • Soups and chowders, from Cream of Mushroom Soup and Chicken Gumbo to the perfect Shrimp Bisque and French Onion Soup. • Sandwiches at their best—Philly Cheese Steak, Reuben, Muffuletta, Monte Cristo, and many more. • Seafood dishes from Greek Baked Shrimp and Clam Fritters to Poached Salmon with Cucumber Sauce—there is something for everyone. • Poultry favorites include Southern Fried Chicken, Roast Duck, the perfect Turkey, and a variety of savory stuffings. • A large assortment of muffins, biscuits, scones, and buns along with a selection of breads, jams, and butters, provide enough variety to suit everyone. • More than 100 easy-to-follow dessert recipes make your pies, cakes, and cookies the best on the block. • From Berry Cobbler and Chocolate Soufflé to homemade ice cream, fudge, and brittle—the Sweets chapter has it all. • The drinks chapter comes complete with recipes for classic cocktails, a guide to brewing the best coffee, making the perfect punch, and more. • Holiday menus to help you pick the perfect recipes for Memorial Day, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, and other special occasions. • Handy, helpful appendices take the guesswork out of equipment, herbs, spices, canning, garnishing, and presentation.

From the Back Cover
A recipe is a treasured piece of history—as unique as the kitchen it was created in and as beloved as the people it was made for. The Good Home Cookbook is a quintessential collection of cherished recipes that have been handed down from generation to generation—a monument for years to come.