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Summary: The New Basics Cookbook
Review: I have given this cookbook to my whole family and all of my friends who like to cook. After wearing out my paperbook, I purchased the hardcover recently. What I like about it is that it is not TOO basic! Another words, I do not need the red check cookbook (Betty Crocker) anymore. This is just right... it has basics, but it is much more sophisticated. I have never written a book review before, but this one deserves it. You can't go wrong by adding this to your cookbook collection!
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Summary: Not so basic but definitely one of the best cookbooks!
Review: I have a lot of cookbooks but this is one of my favorites. Majority of the recipes are simple and quite easy to follow and the results are just delicious and 'clean tasting'. If you entertain a lot, you'll like this book.
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Summary: the best
Review: I disagree with the reviews that say this isn't a good cookbook for beginners. It does indeed, contrary to the synopsis, tell you how to boil an egg, as well as poach it, scramble it, and coddle it. I consider myself to be a beginner, and this cookbook has never failed to answer my questions.
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Summary: One of the best basic cookbooks around
Review: If I had to choose one good, basic cookbook to have in the house, this would probably be the one. I've never made a bad recipe from this book, and have made more than a few that are memorable classics. We're on our second copy; the first one became worn out from use and cooking stains!
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Summary: Astonishingly Practical and Useful.....
Review: A gift that my girlfriend and I continue to enjoy together again and again. Coming from someone who loves to cook, I can honestly say that this is by far the most practical cookbook in my kitchen!
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Summary: My Most-Used Cookbook
Review: I just purchased a hardcover copy to replace my worn-out ten-year old paperback edition. What a treat! This cookbook is not for beginners, but it provides detailed explanations on how to select, prepare, and serve EVERYTHING. It has very helpful charts on wines, spices, fish, fruit, and nearly anything I've ever had a question about. It's enabled me to take my cooking to the next level in my own home. A must-have for the serious cook.
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Summary: It's my cooking bible
Review: After a point when you run out of shelf space for more cookbooks, it's time to really sit down and consider which ones you really use when it is time to cook or come up with creative new ideas. This is always the one I turn to when I need inspirations. No pretty pictures, but this book is packed with great recipes and ideas. I've not found a dud yet!
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Summary: Basic if You've Been Cooking Seriously for 5-10 Years
Review: I bought my first copy seven years ago. This was the cookbook I learned to cook from. How silly was I? I spent nearly two years learning about food from this volume and the Silver Palate series, and if I had to do it all over again, I would have begun my journey with the Joy of Cooking or the Fannie Farmer Cookbook. While I learned a lot about food and entertaining, these books require a certain degree of knowledge. It's like going into Calc II without taking Pre-Calc and Calc I.The recipes make for good food, and it's great for dinner parties and large gatherings, since the attendants truly enjoy the end results. However, the method is time consuming and not for the faint of heart. All that said, going from this cookbook to the Cook's Illustrated series, The Way to Cook, Joy of Cooking, and all the fancy restaurant cookbooks (some of them VERY good!) was an ABSOLUTE BREEZE! Now, I don't even refer to New Basics too often since if I want an explanation of something, I go to Joy and if I want something fancy but not frivolous, I read Cook's, Alfred Portale, or Julia Child. I tend to use this book for summer and fall parties, when I have more time and inclination to find the ingredients.
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Summary: A must have! Easy to follow recipes, great dishes!
Review: A truly wonderful cookbook. My husband and I both use it often when looking for new recipes. On many occassions I've been asked for a recipe to a dish I made, and the majority of the time the recipe came from this book. I just ordered several to give as Christmas gifts. The only downside is that its NOT low fat. Oh well, you only live once.
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Summary: This really is the only book you'll ever need.
Review: I am not a gourmet cook, but I do like to collect cookbooks and I love reading them and trying the recipes. This book has been a bound-staple in my kitchen since it was first published (just purchased a replacement copy!) For me, the "basics" here refer to upgrading, updating and revamping recipes your mother use (read: tried) to make. Using fresh ingredients now available in most good grocery stores, these receipes are fun to make, fun to serve and deliver memorable meals for dinner parties. While it may be slightly more advanced than "The Joy of Cooking", it is easy enough for anyone to use. Every dish in the book has turned out exactly as promised.
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