Williams-Sonoma On the Grill: Adventures in Fire and Smoke Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)"On the Grill" is perfectly matched to its topic. It's fun, vibrant and uncomplicated. Isn't that what grilling is all about? Chef Willie has pulled together everything you need to put together any kind of outdoor dish. The recipes are mouth-watering and completely goof-proof. The section on sauces, marinades, rubs and glazes is especially helpful. There's a mix-and-match chart with inspired pairings for every kind of food. Plus Wille's advice is priceless, running the gamut from sublime (The Cheek-Nose-Forehead Guide to Doneness) to ridiculous ("Choose your dogs wisely"). Buy it; the book will take you from competent to crackerjack.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Williams-Sonoma On the Grill: Adventures in Fire and Smoke

Get 27% OFF

Click here for more information about Williams-Sonoma On the Grill: Adventures in Fire and Smoke

Read More...

Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It: And Other Kitchen Projects Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This is just a lovely primer on making things from scratch that are normally convenience or grocery store purchases. Because they are made from scratch, they combine unexpected flavors for gourmet goodies that would make wonderful gifts.
The photography of the colorful food is gorgeously photographed. The recipes and techniques are well explained. It's separated into clear chapters by type of food and well indexed at the back as well the table of contents in the beginning.
I was going to do a chapter by chapter breakdown, but there are a lot of chapters with a few recipes in each one. This book covers a lot of cook-ahead things for stocking your fridge, freezer and pantry.
Highlights for me include instructions for making your own masa harina and your own hot dogs with more information on how to turn those two things into corn dogs completely made from scratch. A wonderful curry powder recipe, corned beef and how to smoke your homemade corned beef to make pastrami, how to roast coffee beans in a heavy skillet, homemade chocolate/hazelnut spread, and how to make different kinds of non-dairy milk including a recipe for horchata. With some homemade sodas and icy sweet treats this book is just great. The sodas are yeast carbonated which is one of my favorite ways to make soda pop.
It's easy and inspiring. My daughter has pages marked for recipes she wants to try. A wonderful cookbook for people who are really getting into making things themselves and the DIY lifestyle.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It: And Other Kitchen Projects

Get 34% OFF

Click here for more information about Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It: And Other Kitchen Projects

Read More...