How to Boil Water by Food Network Kitchens
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Book Reviews of How to Boil Water
Book Review: you always need to review the basics...
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're one of those "Sure, I know how to cook...except I don't want to" people, you need this book. This book gives you the basics on how long you can keep meat, how to pick good cuts, what to do with vegetables, and the essential hints on everything you need to get started. The best part of this book aren't the recipes, but rather the reference guides on the things you never quite know, like how to cook specific vegetables and how to build a soup or smoothie. Great for someone who has just moved into an apartment, or for anyone who wants to get a primer on cooking. If you are puzzled about what tools you need, fear not--it's all very simple, and there are many, many diagrams in case you freak out with too many words.
I would say it's useful for anyone with less training than professional cooking experience. The pictures are wonderful.
Book Review: My Perfect Cookbook
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked this book up on a whim one night! It was an amazing decision on my part, I must admit! I am a novice cook with a desire to learn but it seemed that every time I'd look through recipes in other cookbooks, I'd end up closing them right back up either out of a lack of ingredients, comprehension or intimidation! In the short time I've had this book, I've made five recipes which have each been stunning! People say to me they never knew I could cook before! And I am amazed at how well I CAN COOK!
Just one little note on the Thai noodle dish... Please use gloves when handling the jalapeno! They didn't warn me that my fingers would be burning for at least 10 hours! With that said, go buy this book! It's hands down the best cookbook I've ever had!
Book Review: My favorite cookbook
Summary: 5 Stars
The only other cookbook I've tried is Betty Crocker. I've also tried a number of recipes from different websites (epicurious, food network, all recipes, etc.).
Every recipe I've tried from this book was absolutely delicious and full of flavor and I am far from a good cook. The flank steak I made tasted like it was from a restuarant.
I am trying out a vegan diet for a month right now and went to this book because other recipes I've tried tended to be kind of bland. The roasted potatoes and tomato salsa I made last night were so yummy that I had to write this review today. The "know-how" tips are very helpful. Great book for beginners or those of us who have never shined in the kitchen. You'll be a star with this book!
Book Review: A must have for both beginners and others in cooking
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this book a few days ago randomly because well I like the Food Netword and it looked good. I figured it would go on my shelf like the other cookbooks and I'd have new recipes to work from. Then I opened it...it not only gives you some great recipes but it also (as others have said) gives you basic insight and instructons on how to shops, where to put the food in the fridge, how to pick a meat, how to cut things and what you need in your kicthen to cook. You really cannot get better than that. I started cooking when I met my now husband and sure I've cooked but this book brings it to a whole new level and really does answer the questions I just never really knew (like where to store things in the fridge!!!)Book Review: The Book I've Needed
Summary: 5 Stars
I like to eat - other people's cooking. This can be a problem as friends sometimes expect you to reciprocate and invite them over for more than beer and peanuts. Thanks to this book, I was actually able to have a dinner party - well two friends - over to the house on Saturday and feed them a roast chicken and green salad. That may not sound like much to you but it was a big deal to me. The nice thing about this book is that it doesn't make you feel stupid even if you know nothing about cooking. For know nothings like me, it can start you at the beginning, but if you already have your four standby recipes it looks as if it could help you double or triple that number. I recommend it for everyone.