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There are certain tools no home cook should be without: a well-sharpened chef's knife, sturdy mixing bowls, and The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook-The Original Classics . This indispensable reference book gathers more than 1,100 recipes published in Martha Stewart Living from its inception in 1990 to 2000-a decade's worth of the best of the best from every issue. Now, well into the magazine's second decade, the editors of Martha's flagship magazine have revisited this landmark cookbook, adding new content such as suggested menus, an updated pantry and equipment section, a revised source list, how-to photos, and nutritional information to reflect the way we cook today.The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook-The Original Classics is filled with recipes for every cook and every occasion. Whether it's a special dinner party, a sit-down luncheon for a bride-to-be, or a casual weeknight supper, this updated collection offers wonderful options across 22 categories, including Starters, Meat, Poultry, Fish and Shellfish, Salads, Soups, Meatless Main Dishes, and Desserts. Throughout, there are essential classes (cooking 101s) for dishes that should be in every cook's repertoire: roast turkey, whole poached salmon, glazed ham, prime rib roast, macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, and mashed potatoes, as well as recipes that invite you to stretch your cooking knowledge and expertise.The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook-The Original Classics belongs on every kitchen counter in America.Glazed Ham 101 and Mrs. Kostyra's Babkas From Martha Stewart, Author of The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The Original Classics and The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook: The New Classics
I've made many of my own trips to Kurowycky's until very recently, when the store closed. As for the ham's preparation, I tinkered with the family recipe, incorporating different spices and sweeteners to create my own glaze. In this version, the spice from the yellow mustard and fennel seeds balances the brown sugar and molasses, while the fresh bay leaves wrapped around the shank bone add an ornamental and flavorful finish. --Martha Stewart
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Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
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Big Martha fan. Love the recipes in this great book. I prefer cookbooks with pictures and this book doesn't have any.
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I can't believe not many others have reviewed this really wonderful cookbook. So much thought and energy are placed into anything Martha does, either by Martha herself or by her fabulous staff that one can always be assured of excellent results. This compendium is no different. My only small point of contention is that there could have been more photos, a common complaint for me. I can never have enough photos. After trying several recipes and eagerly wanting to try many more I can give this cookbook a... more info excellent cookbook:
A really great cookbook--not too complicated, but not dumbed down. A decent variety for an MS book None of the recipes are TOO exotic, but foods from a variety of cultures are here. Granted it's mostly American/European, but there's a fair number of Latin and Asian foods and a bit of others as well.more info Similar Products:
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