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The Big Book of Soups and Stews: 262 Recipes for Serious Comfort Food
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Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
Brand: Chronicle Books
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Where the best-selling Big Book of Casseroles brought bubbling cheese and golden bread crumbs, The Big Book of Soups and Stews brings succulent meats, tender vegetables, and creamy, savory goodness with 262 comforting recipes for soups, chowders, and stews. From a hot and hearty stew for a cold night to a cool, refreshing Vichyssoise for a sizzling afternoon, there's a recipe here for every occasion. Also included are nostalgic classics (like everyone's favorite Chicken Noodle Soup) as well as innovative new creations inspired by the cuisines of the world--from Thai Ginger Chicken to Mexican Seafood. With a wonderful selection of quick bread recipes and a crockpot full of tips and hints to help soup-makers hone their skills, The Big Book of Soups and Stews is the ultimate one-stop comfort food cookbook.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Paperback
Brand: Chronicle Books
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.813
EAN: 9780811830560
ISBN: 081183056X
Label: Chronicle Books
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: 2001-11-01
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Studio: Chronicle Books
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
Every recipe I have tried so far is AMAZING -
I have had this book since last fall, and I made soups and stews from it all winter. I can honestly say, I have not had a disappointing experience yet. Vollstedt has included hearty and meaty soups as well as light options, traditional recipes and some very original creations. I have also used a few bread recipes in this book and have been making them over and over. It was perfect for winter, and I can still use it in summer to make chilled soups, which are also included. I LOVE this book. I am looking forward to her Big Book of Casseroles, which I am purchasing now!
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The different soups is pretty good, but there is no simple stew - it's all snazzy stuff. Also, food is about how it looks too so it would be nice for there to be some pictures in it.
A Favorite in Our House -
While I cannot say that I have enjoyed every soup and stew I've tried in this book, I can safely say that it has provided my household with some all-time favorites, which are now staples in our cooking repertoire for daily use -- and for guests.
I first bought this book as a wedding shower gift, for a friend who loved soups. After leafing through the pages, I became unable to part with it. I kept it, and bought another one for her. The recipes are clear, simple, and easy to follow. Most of the soups can be made between the time you come home from work and the dinner hour, if you have the ingredients on hand.
The Winter Tomato Soup is an example of a recipe which has become a staple for my family. I have copied the recipe onto my laptop computer so that when we are away from home in the winter (on a skiing vacation, for example) I will have the recipe at hand. The Sun River soup is a fun soup, just a bit spicy, with a variety of toppings that can be added to it. I have used it at parties. And being an artichoke lover, I thoroughly enjoy the Cream of Artichoke soup, which can be made with a single can of artichoke hearts and half-n-half instead of cream.
With many more recipes still on my list "to try," I can safely say that this book will continue to see much use.
Excellent and very practical -
I spend a tremendous amount of time in the kitchen and I am always trolling for new cookbooks that are approachable, practical and produce good results. I had been researching books on soup for a while and I spotted this one here on Amazon and decided to give it a try. I am very glad that I did so.
While this is a cookbook primarily about soups ans stews, there are some additional things in this book that count toward the 262 recipe-count. These include breadsticks, biscuits and other accompaniments. As soups and small breads go together, this is a nice touch. Fortunately, the collection of this type of recipe within this cookbook is short and appropriate.
The book is laid out in a very clear and approachable manner, providing the reader a very straightforward representation of the recipe in question. The recipes are well-written, easy to follow and are formatted for ease of reading. The only improvement might be to make the print larger, but then it comes to nitpicking.
For the recipes I have tried or flagged for trying in the near future, I have been pleased that most do not require exotic ingredients or things that are hard to find. This makes this cookbook a lot more practical for the average home chef. The end results are hard to beat as well.
There is something about a hearty, hot bowl of soup that warms you to the core on the coldest of days, and this book delivers an excellent collection of recipes that should please anyone wanting to make excellent soups without buying expensive, hard-to-find ingredients. If soup is your thing, this is the book you want.
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Clear, concise and tasty... -
I have slightly above-average cooking skills, and must employ them at least 5 nights a week for my 6'4" husband and 9 year old daughter who both eat like they have hollow legs. This book is extremely easy to use, which is essential for my time-strapped evenings.
After a brief introduction about technique and tools, this book is organized by food type, i.e. meat, poultry, seafood, vegetable etc., with additional brief sections about garnishes and bread-sides. The recipes are not exotic, meaning you won't need a specialty grocery for every recipe. They are however intensely flavorful, utilizing plain, old-fashioned techniques like sautee and simmer to bring the flavors together.
The editorial review of this book complains about its lack of sophistication in the descriptions of each recipe, but I prefer the simplicity. The page layouts remain uncluttered and (more importantly) un-intimidating, which is important at 6:30 pm just walking in the door from work and faced with a hungry kid and a blank kitchen!
Included in this book are several standards like chili, beef stew, chicken soup, and vegetable ministrone in addition to some surprising and refreshing ideas such as cold avocado soup with cashews, white chili with chicken or turkey, and lamb shanks with gremolata. All retain their simplicity, flavor, and ease of preparation.
There is nothing more heartening than the bouquet of steam rising from a pot of fresh, homemade soup in these cold winter months... unless it's watching your family smile around their spoons!
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