The Cuisine of California

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Summary: I needed this paperback!
Review: I bought a first edition of the hardcover The Cuisine of California way back when and cooked so many wonderful, flavorful dishes from it that nearly every page was sprinkled with carrot soup or dijon mustard sauce! When I saw the new paperback edition in the cookbook section at my local bookstore, I was overjoyed to see that I could get a CLEAN copy, and that a new batch of serious home cooks would have a chance to sample from this sophisticated, but easy and well-organized work. Members of my family still ask for "that great pork loin stuffed with apricots dish from your favorite cookbook!"--and I never tire of making it, since the directions are easy to follow and not loaded with fat. To me, The Cuisine of California has become a culinary standard, right up there with the Joy of Cooking, The Silver Palate, and all the James Beard cookbooks.

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Summary: Another one bites the "MUST"
Review: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this book, was yet another dread. The instructions were, at times unclear, and my result was not up to par. Though the pictures are astounding, especially the cover picture, don't let your eyes, or your tastebuds longing for the food, decieve you.

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Summary: A rare gem of a cookbook
Review: I've had my copy of The Cuisine of California for almost 20 years--and its stains, tears and loose pages testify to its worth.

Got a dinner party coming up? Pull out this book and you're guaranteed to find a winning recipe--with menu and wine suggestions too. Want a cozy and delicious dinner for two? You'll find great ideas inside.

The ingredients lists and recipes are clear and supplemented by a glossary. I've halved and doubled recipes with little difficulty and have never had a failure. I trust this book so much that I've routinely served guests a dish I hadn't prepared before--with rave reviews!

This is a cookbook that belongs in every kitchen!

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Summary: A rare gem of a cookbook
Review: I've had my copy of The Cuisine of California for almost 20 years--and its stains, tears and loose pages testify to its worth.

Got a dinner party coming up? Pull out this book and you're guaranteed to find a winning recipe--with menu and wine suggestions too. Want a cozy and delicious dinner for two? You'll find great ideas inside.

The ingredients lists and recipes are clear and supplemented by a glossary. I've halved and doubled recipes with little difficulty and have never had a failure. I trust this book so much that I've routinely served guests a dish I hadn't prepared before--with rave reviews!

This is a cookbook that belongs in every kitchen!

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Summary: wonderful
Review: Living in the Napa Valley has certainly changed my eating and cooking tastes! Again and again, this cookbook is the answer to my culinary needs. Some favorite recipes are the Herbed Butternut Squash-Apple Soup, Baked Sonoma Goat Cheese with Emerald Sauce, Caesar Salad, Beet and Walnut Salad with Blue Cheese, California Fish Stew (Yum) to name a few.

An added benefit of the cookbook is the wine recommendation given with each recipe. I am ordering three copies today. One copy to replace mine which has fallen apart, and two copies for gifts. My old copy has no pictures and I don't know if the new release will have any, but I haven't felt shortchanged by the lack of pictures in my nearly 20 years of using this book.

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Summary: Cannot Live Without this Cookbook!
Review: Living in the Napa Valley has certainly changed my eating and cooking tastes! Again and again, this cookbook is the answer to my culinary needs. Some favorite recipes are the Herbed Butternut Squash-Apple Soup, Baked Sonoma Goat Cheese with Emerald Sauce, Caesar Salad, Beet and Walnut Salad with Blue Cheese, California Fish Stew (Yum) to name a few.

An added benefit of the cookbook is the wine recommendation given with each recipe. I am ordering three copies today. One copy to replace mine which has fallen apart, and two copies for gifts. My old copy has no pictures and I don't know if the new release will have any, but I haven't felt shortchanged by the lack of pictures in my nearly 20 years of using this book.

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Summary: A stellar cookbook, sparse pictures
Review: The recipes are wonderful, the layout superb, the directions are quite good, the pictures...somewhat sparse. But overall it is an excellent cookbook and I highly recommend it. If you are looking for diagrams and presentation hints, this isn't the best guide, but as a staple of California cuisine recipes, it is hard to beat.

Well done.

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Summary: This book is a classic
Review: The recipes in this cookbook are delicious. I use it again and again and have created some of my most memorable meals. The recipes are well written, easy to follow and the results are the best. One of my favorite cookbooks!

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Summary: ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS AROUND!
Review: There is one huge problem with this cookbook,it is so wonderful, so full of outrageously delcious receipes that the binding just does not hold up to hard use. I want a hard back copy and it simply is not available. If you love to serve elegant delcious fare, then this is one of THE MUST HAVE, MUST USE cookbooks. I am ordering my 4th copy as the others have all fallen apart due to over use. This book will become a dependable "kitchen friend". I've even taken to keeping an extra copy on hand to gift to friends. It is a rarity to find a cookbook where every receipe is foolproof, elegant, and delicious.

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Summary: wonderful
Review: This is an absolutely wonderful cookbook, perfect for those who love California cuisine or for anyone who wants to introduce some variety into their nightly menus. Every recipe I've tried so far has been fantastic. I've recently fallen in love with the soup section in particular...the Three Onion Soup is a delicious twist on the traditional French recipe, and the Zucchini Soup is even better.