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Book Review of The Frugal Gourmet

The Frugal Gourmet
The Frugal Gourmet
Author: Jeff Smith
Genre: Cookbooks, Food & Wine
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


A complete range of cooking techiniques. All the menus demonstrated on TV. Instructions for cooking high-quality meals economically. Advice on kitchen equipment. Definitions of cooking terms. Dishes that are low in salt, fat and cholesterol. Insights into the history of food. Special hints such as the basic rules for a good omelet and how to cook a week's worth of menus in one day. Methods for cooking in paper and steaming. International dishes. Recipes for outdoor barbecues. New Orleans and Early American menus. Exciting ideas for vegetarian meals. More than 100 illustrations of recipes and techniques.