Rating: Summary: Watch his television show instead Review: Catch Bobby's show for a month, visit his web site and print a few recipes and you'll have this book already. No need to purchase, nothing new or exciting in here just a few of his vinagrettes, sauces and spiced up main courses. This book was a waste of my money. I had hoped he'd discuss technique and not just cram the book full of recipes I'd already seen him create on the show.
Rating: Summary: Watch his television show instead Review: Catch Bobby's show for a month, visit his web site and print a few recipes and you'll have this book already. No need to purchase, nothing new or exciting in here just a few of his vinagrettes, sauces and spiced up main courses. This book was a waste of my money. I had hoped he'd discuss technique and not just cram the book full of recipes I'd already seen him create on the show.
Rating: Summary: Great cookbook, as long as you're a great cook Review: I am a huge fan of Bobby Flay and of his restaurants -- Mesa Grill and the underrated Bolo. This book passes on the flavor and flair of those restaurants well. The recipes in this cookbook are fantastic, and every meal you make is guaranteed to be outstanding. But there are two BIG problems.First, many of the ingredients can be difficult to find, particularly if you don't live in an urban area. And substituting doesn't do the trick. Second, many of the recipes are exceedingly complicated and time-consuming. More than once, I've spent 8 or 10 hours preparing a full meal (not including shopping time, which often involves several stores). So as long as you have access to the relevant range of ingredients, and you have several hours to invest in making an amazing meal (or the expertise of a Bobby Flay in the kitchen!), this is a terrific cookbook. Otherwise, you might want to look for something a bit more basic.
Rating: Summary: This is an all-time favorite. Every recipe a winner. Review: I can't say enough about this great cookbook. The recipes are straightforward, combining the freshest of ingredients with the most exciting tastes. Highly, highly recommended.
Rating: Summary: Bobby Flay's Cookbooks Review: I have this cookbook and his other two cookbooks, From My Kitchen to Your Table & Boy Meets Grill! I also watch Bobby Flay on The Foods Network!
Rating: Summary: One Of My Favorite Cookbooks! Review: I love the strong, vibrant flavors in Bobbie Flay's recipes, and this book is one of my well used favorites. As the Italian Food Host at BellaOnline I appreciate good food no matter what the nationality, and have found that almost every single recipe I have tried from this book was well worth repeating. Just thinking about the Red Chile-crusted Salmon Steaks with Smoked Yellow Pepper Sauce makes me want to run for the kichen, while the Chipotle Pork Tenderloin with Green Apple Sauce is a recipe I have made over and over again for company. Bobbie's tamale recipes have made my family life long fans of the Mexican tamale, although many of his tamale recipes have a contemporary twist to them. Many recipes call for a basic recipe that is topped with a glaze, salsa or sauce, and although it may seem like a lot of work, even a beginner cook could easily follow these recipes and get stellar reviews from family and friends. If you like bold, spicy flavors, you'll LOVE this book!
Rating: Summary: watch "hot off the grill" to fill in the missing blanks Review: I read all the customer reviews in this column before i purchased this book and I was intimidated. I am not an experienced cook. I am writing to encourage other mediocre cooks to try this book out. It will change the way you cook forever. Here is some advice: 1)ignore the other reviews 2) Contact Kitchen/market in New York City They have a great mail order service and you can purchase all the hard to find ingredients 3) watch the TV show to fill in the gaps. You will learn what you need to know to make these recipes. Ignore the "het" flirting and joking and you will enjoy the show. Since I started making these recipes I often say to friends "I can not believe I made that dish".
Rating: Summary: Bold, Straigthforward Recipes Review: I've been a fan of Bobby Flay's cooking shows on TV for a few years. He makes cooking a way to have fun and socialize while not taking away from the true art of cooking. So, after eyeing this book on the shelves for a few months, my sweet wife ordered it for me online. This book is a winner! In it you'll find many fresh applications of the wonderful flavors of the southwest. For the most part, the recipes are straightforward and easy to follow. It's amazing how far you can go with just a few basic ingredients (Chile, corn, onion, garlic, etc.) In addition to learning lots of specific recipes, Bobby also gives you a great feeling for how to improvise and come up with your own bold creations. I just cooked my first few recipes from the book (New Mexico BBQ Salmon, chipotle buttered roasted corn), and they came out great! P.S. As an extra bonus, the book is filled with lots of beautiful color photos of the dishes. It's all very artistic.
Rating: Summary: Great cookbook! Review: If you enjoy "bold" food and incredible receipes, you will love this book. Not only does Bobby Flay give you intense flavor, he teaches you how to do each step of the receipe. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes to cook or anyone who wants to be bold! The recipes are easy to follow, however, there are times when it can be difficult to find all the ingredients. Bobby makes it easy to find them, though... so if you are planning something out, plan ahead and plan to dazzle your guests...everything in this book is top notch and is destined to be talked about after you serve it! Enjoy!
Rating: Summary: Consistently great Southwestern fare Review: If you like the flavors of the Southwest and are willing to search out the array of chile peppers and exotic ingredients, this book is worth your while. I find that most of the recipes are easy to follow and all of the ones I have tried have turned out spectacularly. The recipes for quesadillas must be some of the best around!
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