2500 Recipes: Everyday to Extraordinary
By Andrew Schloss with Ken Bookman
A Review by Mary Martindale
This is a great book to consider giving to those just
starting to keep house, for it’s many cookbooks in one. First, it teaches basic
techniques (Schloss terms it The Toolbox), tools and tips for making marinades,
sauces and dressings, even explains small appliances one might want to acquire
for their kitchen. Next, it covers 36 categories of food and gives 50 different
recipes for each category. Some of these categories, or really many cookbooks,
as mentioned earlier are: Snack Plates, Sandwiches, Stir-Frying, Soups, Chili,
Pizza, Rosas Whole Chickens, Meatless Dishes, Summer Fruit, Breakfast, Cookies,
Drinks and a whole lot more. In addition, Schloss includes his “Special
Occasions” section covering topics such as Entertaining, Romantic Recipes,
Health Food, Homemade Gifts and more.
“Mark our Words:” states Schloss, “a couple of years from
now, this book will bear the scars -- dog-eared pages, marginal notes, food
stains,” and more. He’s probably quite correct about this.
Below are some examples of wide varieties of recipes in
their category:
LITTLE PLATES:
Hot Pepper Pecans, Eggplant Bruschetta, Bagna Caoda, Smoked Salmon Mousse
GRILLING:
Chili Grilled Lobster, Lamb and Leek Kebabs, Grilled Chilied Shrimp, Grilled
Potato Chips
HEATLESS COOKING:
Gingered Mango Soup, Tomato Dill Salsa, Three-Can Salad, Mexican Serviche
PASTA:
Feta and Artichoke Sauce, Tomato Sauce with Tequila and Cream, Quick Meat Sauce,
Smoked Salmon, Caviar and Cream Sauce
GROUND MEAT:
Wild Mushroom Sausage Patties, Ham and Cheddar Meatloaf, Apple and Bacon Turkey
Loaf, Turkey Fennel Potstickers, (also dipping sauce for Potstickers)
FISH:
Curried Grouper Chowder, Salmon Serviche, Escabeche of Sole, Grilled Tuna and
Roasted Papper Salad
GREENS:Rub Salad, Spinach Pilaf, Chard with Chorizo, Kale
with Sausage and Apple
WINTER VEGETABLES:
Gorgonzola Gratin, Mashed Potatoes with Yogurt and Herbs, Buffalo Fries, Creamed
Parsnips
ENTERTAINING:
Anise Tea Eggs, Blue Cheese Grapes, Eight-Hor Brandy Cheese Cake, Pepper Peanut
Shrimp
LOW-CALORIE RECIPES:
Flounder and Salmon Steamed in Romaine, Artichoke Ratatouille, Venison in
Mustard Cruise, Mussels in Tomato over Orzo
HOMEMADE MUFFINS:
Brown Sugar Pecan Muffins, Currant Carrot Muffins, Lemon Yogurt Muffins, Walnut
Fig Sinkers
How did Schloss arrive at 2500 recipes? Simply, he has
included easy-to-follow recipes, 50 categories of food, 50 recipes in each. Best
of all, none have very long lists of ingredients. This is a whole lot of
cookbook in one volume only one-and-one-half inches thick!
You can reach Marty Martindale at
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