| Known as the "mother of level measurements" red-haired opinionated Fannie Farmer had a zest for life and a passion for cooking. Stressing the freshness of food and always eager to learn new ways of preparing it she had a lot in common with today s cooks. This book celebrates 100 years of the Fannie Farmer tradition. Marion Cunningham s approach to healthy eating is based on her belief in moderation and eating a wide variety of foods prepared at home. With nearly 2000 recipes there is certainly ample opportunity to enjoy a diverse diet. Many recipes offer traditional "comfort food" along the lines of Potato Pancakes Batter-Fried Chicken New England Clam Chowder and Hermits. On the other hand there are many recipes that acknowledge the impact global cuisine has had on American diets and you will also find Ossobuco Turkish Pilaf and Enchiladas with Chicken and Green Sauce. The most appealing part of this book is its vast collection of basic recipes ones you are not likely to find in glossy thematic cookbooks everything from butterscotch sauce to popcorn to the classic club sandwich to ladyfingers. A wealth of practical tips are included as well from how to deal with overbeaten egg whites to the proper way of cooling an angel food cake.By Marion Cunningham Over 1990 recipes including 325 new recipes created for this edition Equivalents charts tips advice general knowledge on all types of foods and cooking New chapters on grilling vegetarian meals and microwave cooking Chapter on menus and table settings Glossary of foods equipment techniques No photos No nutritional analysis provided for each recipe but calorie chart is provided for many individual ingredients and some recipes 836 Pages hardcover 7" x 9 3/8" |
