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Dad's Own Cookbook

Dad's Own Cookbook

Overview

It's time to become the new hero of the kitchen. Or at least put aside your fear of frying (not to mention sauteing, roasting, or tossing a salad). Dad's Own Cookbook shows how to do everything from handling a knife properly to juggling three dishes so that dinner comes together on schedule. Its lively charts, tips, and directions replace intimidation with pleasure and camaraderie, and its 150 great recipes will turn the most culinarily challenged dad into the family chef."

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780761142140
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication date: 05/01/2007
Pages: 306
Sales rank: 227,242
Product dimensions: 7.50(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.64(d)

About the Author

Bob Sloan is a professional chef, teacher, and author who runs his own catering business. He lives in New York City with his wife and two sons, both of whom love to cook.

Table of Contents

Foreword Introduction
Getting Started:
•    Herb & Spice Primer
•    The Food Processor
•    The Microwave
•    Demystifying the Sauté Pan
Breakfast:
•    The Basic Egg
•    Breakfast in Bed
•    A Good Cup of Coffee & a Nice Cup of Tea
Lunch:
•    Six Sandwiches the Kids will Eat
•    Four All-American Lunches
•    The Lunchbox
•    Instant No-Recipe Lunches
•    Using up Leftovers
Dinner:
•    Chicken Basics
•    Beef Basics
•    How to Cut an Onion
•    Mexican Feast
•    Lamb Basics
•    Pork Basics
•    Fish Basics
•    Fish Primer
•    Shellfish Primer
Rice & Potatoes:
•    The Basic Potato
•    A Baked Potato as a Meal
Vegetables:
•    Cooking the Basic Vegetable
Two Fancy Dinners:
•    A Light Summery Supper
•    The Table Setting
•    Wine Primer
•    A Hearty Meal with a Mediterranean Flavor
Salads:
•    The Basic Salad
•    The Basic Dressing
•    Complete Meal Salads
Pasta:
•    Pasta Primer
•    Pasta Sauce Primer
•    Eight Steps to Pasta Heaven
Soups & Stews:
•    The Basic Soups
•    Homemade Stock
Desserts:
•    The Simplest & Healthiest Dessert
Making Bread & Pizza with the Kids:
•    Bread Basics
•    Dad’s Own Pizza
Cooking in the Great Outdoors:
•    The Basic Grill
Cooking for a Crowd:
•    Thanksgiving Dinner for Twelve
How to Throw Your Own Cocktail Party:
•    The Drinks
•    Simple Nibbles & Ethnic Edibles
•    A Menu for a Fancy Cocktail Party for 25
•    Cheese Primer
Throwing a Birthday Party for Your Child:
•    Party Themes
•    Party Food
•    The Birthday Cake
•    Frosting & Decorating the Cake
Glossary Index

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Dad's Own Cook-Book 4 out of 5 based on 0 ratings. 1 reviews.
tobyonekinobie More than 1 year ago
The first time I saw this cookbook was at a friend's house. He made a recipe in the book that was extremely tastey. I thought he used a gourmet cookbook and when he told me he used "Dad's Own Cook Book" I was shocked. I immediately ordered the cookbook and now it has become my #1 manual for cooking! I'm not the best cook in the world, but this book makes me look I'm "seasoned". Not only does it give you the recipe, but it also explains techniques for the cooking process, gives time-saving tips, and even storage tips. Bob Sloan takes the guess work out of cooking and makes it an extraordinary, easy experience that even a novice like me can understand. Bon'Appetit!