To find Stephen's blog and order your copy, click http://theobsessivechef.blogspot.com/
Stephen Crout is a man who definitely knows his way around the kitchen. His wonderful book is part memoir, part cookbook. Stephen experiments in the kitchen and as a result his cooking is exciting, he pushes the culinary envelope. He has some fabulous techniques and flavor combinations and he's also very clever with frozen artichokes - and he's funny - really funny.
I have to confess I have yet to brine a chicken, although after reading this book there is simply no way I can get away with that any longer. Hand on heart the next chicken will be brined. His recipes are (not only delicious) but intriguing. Consider "Sauteed ham slices with miso "red-eye" gravy" - Stephen promises it will blow your mind - it blew mine just reading the recipe. Then there's "Son of Slaw" and "Highway Patrol Succotash" - original and mouthwatering.
If you would like an irreverent cookbook with some delicious recipes with an unusal spin, "A cook's book for cooks" is your book and Stephen Crout is your man.
now this sounds like a good read for sure,
ReplyDeleteThe books title is interesting and the cover is quite plain - no pictures - this may attract attention, which is probably the intention. I've brined chicken couple of times, great results.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check this book out!
ReplyDeleteHis cookbook sounds like a fun read. I have it on my list already. I love a good bit of irreverence in the kitchen. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Mary!
ReplyDeletewhat a great write-up. I've never brined a chicken either!
ReplyDeleteMary this sounds really nice! gloria
ReplyDeleteI have a copy of the book and I must say it is one of the most interesting bits of writing about food I have read in a long time.
ReplyDeleteWell...I am a lover of cook books, so I need to check this one out...
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wow! the cookbook sounds awesome- you certainly convinced me I need a copy. Headed to check him out now! P.S. I have never brined a chicken before either!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good read, I'll look for it!
ReplyDeletesounds quite intriguing! I do brine my chicken, also pork chops - you will be so pleasantly surprised!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recommendation. I'll have to check it out. I can always use a new cookbook. :)
ReplyDeleteI have this book too! Love it. Great review, Mary :)
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks so much for stopping by my blog! I'm so very grateful you did!
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ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun read. I like a cookbook that has some fun stories and commentary, too!