| Gourmet Cooking for Dummies | 
 enlarge | Authors: Charlie Trotter, Judi Carle, Sari Zernich
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 389441
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
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Pages: 390
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.2 x 7.2 x 0.9
ISBN: 0764550292
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.514
UPC: 785555550292
EAN: 9780764550294
ASIN: 0764550292
Publication Date: August 27, 1997
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Gourmet Cooking for Dummies is perfect when you want to upgrade from making back-of-the box recipes to mastering the fine points of culinary technique. Charlie Trotter, known for the creative, sophisticated dishes he prepares at his Chicago restaurant, is one of America's über gourmet chefs. Trotter is famous for amazingly artistic presentations, as the chapter "Architectural Cuisine Made Easy" amply demonstrates. Gourmet Cooking for Dummies is a good guide when you want to ease into classic French culinary techniques such as deglazing and tempering, and learn how to apply them in contemporary ways. Along with recipes ranging from reasonably easy to recherche, Trotter crams in an encyclopedic amount of information, complemented by 16 pages of color photos and illustrations that are sprinkled throughout the text. He even includes advice on pairing foods with wine, lists other cookbooks he recommends, and tells where to send away for the best ingredients. When you want to stun friends with a Whole Roasted Tomato filled with Roasted Garlic Soup and Crispy Fried Leeks, or Chicken Roulade with Prosciutto and Artichoke-Spinach Puree, Gourmet Cooking for Dummies shows you how to go for it.
Book Description
"Trotter's book stands equally alongside the works of Julia Child and James Beard."
—Library Journal "Cooking a gourmet dinner doesn't have to be a frightening experience - Charlie Trotter's Gourmet Cooking For Dummies will dispel all your fears and help you turn out wonderful dishes."
- Ferdinand E. Metz, President of the Culinary Institute of America "Look to Charlie Trotter for great wine choices for gourmets - Dummies or not! Educational, instructive, and delicious."
- Robert Mondavi, Robert Mondavi Winery "Charlie Trotter has become famous for his unique and detailed approach to food. This book is no different - and entertaining as a bonus."
- Keith Keogh, C.E.C., President, California Culinary Academy If tuna casserole is the most exciting meal you've made lately, let Gourmet Cooking For Dummiesa come to your culinary rescue! In a matter of minutes, you can create mouth-watering dishes - from soups and sauces to zesty vegetarian delights and seafood masterpieces - that are guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Inside, you'll discover how to: - Set up your gourmet kitchen with the right pots and pans, tools, and spices
- Prepare sauces, soups, vegetable dishes, seafood creations, desserts, and more with a minimum of ingredients
- Create complete menus for any occasion, from a meal with your boss to a summer picnic
- Bring the world into your kitchen with recipes for ethnically inspired dishes
- Use Charlie's chef-tested cooking tips to make gourmet cooking fun and easy
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Great Reference Book and Good Recipies September 24, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
An interesting book to dip into and gives recommendations by difficulty and cost of recipies. Easy to read and containing many nuggets of great info, this is a good gift for a novice or a more experienced cook. The other great feature is that there are many recommenations for other references out there. Simple techniques are included and a nice assortment of terms used in all sorts of chef situations.
This is my favorite book! September 23, 2003
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Not only my favorite cookbook, but my single favorite book of any kind, that I keep going back to again and again. I learn something new every time I pick up this little gem! Highly recommended for those of us not formally trained in the culinary arts!
This is Trotter's gift to the home chef August 24, 2002
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
If you can forget the fact that this book is from the "for dummies" series, you are in for a real treat. During the first few chapters of this book, Trotter gives you detailed accounts of gourmet cooking methods, and soon you will understand what makes him one of the world's best chefs. I own books by Alice Walker, James Beard, Emeril, the Cul. Inst. of America, and none of them come close to exposing the breadth of knowledge Trotter presents. The exquisite recipes he gives in the later chapters give you detailed accounts of 'why' the recipes work, not only 'how.' I've been using the book as a guide now for about 8 months, (the pages are practically falling off), and people can't believe the meals I prepare. Most importantly, it actually teaches you how to cook by improvising if you want. Even if you are a good cook, you will feel humbled at how much you didn't actually know about the art. I assume, unfortunately, that the book's unattractive cover is the reason this has not become a staple in all kitchens.
 A GREAT REFERENCE FOR THE ASPIRING CHEF June 29, 2001
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
This is perhaps one of the most accessible (and affordable) `celebrity' cookbooks on the market today. The depth of explanation is remarkable compared to Trotter's other books, many of which serve only to stoke the ego of a wealthy restaurateur. Gourmet Cooking for Dummies breaks down many of the barriers associated with fine cooking. By explaining techniques (many of which are very simple), Trotter's book allows readers to expose themselves to food and cooking to an extent previously limited to complicated picture books dedicated to food (as many of Trotter's other books are). A great learning tool for beginners, and (as the saying goes) "a reference for the rest of us." Highly recommended.
The recipes are supurb! August 6, 1999
22 out of 23 found this review helpful
If anyone is interested in becoming a truly Gormet Cook, this is the book. For the very experienced cook, there isn't a lot new as far as tips and information, however, the recipes are sublime. Each one is better than the next and they are fairly easy to read and follow for excellent results. I was very impressed and would recommend it not only for the information but epecially for the exotic yet simple recipes.
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