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In Jacques Pépin Fast Food My Way, the man who taught millions of Americans how to cook shares the techniques he honed in the most famous kitchens of the world to show you how to create simple, special meals in minutes. In this companion volume to his new series on public television, Jacques shows you how to create great-tasting dishes ranging from stunning salads such as Tomato and Mozzarella Fans to Suprême of Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar and Shallot Sauce to his breathtaking Almond Cake with Berries, all special enough for company, yet easy enough for those weekday evenings when you have no time. Fast food Jacques?s way involves no compromises in taste but saves you hours in the kitchen. His Instant Beef Tenderloin Stew, for instance, not only is far faster to make than traditional versions, but tastes brighter and fresher. With concise, clear directions, Jacques shares the secrets of his kitchen. He teaches you how to season a salmon fillet perfectly and cook it in a low oven, right on the serving platter. You'll learn how to make a satisfying homemade vegetable soup in seconds, a baked potato in half the usual time, and a succulent roast that takes minutes, not hours, to prepare. He also shows you how to create elegant meals from convenience foods: a bean dip that will keep guests coming back for more, silky soups, and caramelized peaches made from canned peaches. With Jacques Pépin Fast Food My Way at your side, the best food is always the simplest.
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Over time, in his cookbooks, and on his TV series, Jacques Pépin has taught people how to cook simple, fully flavored dishes--food that reflects his French training while embracing American informality. Jacques Pépin: Fast Food My Way takes this approach one step further by providing 100-plus recipes for a wide range of delicious, meant-to-be fast dishes. These include Stuffed Scallops on Mushroom Rice; Chicken Breasts on Mashed Cauliflower with Red Salsa; Pasta, Ham, and Vegetable Gratin; and Apple, Pecan, and Apricot Crumble. The "my way" of the title can mean the use of time-saving tools (Pépin uses pressure cookers to achieve easy stews like his beef short-rib, mushroom, and potato dish) and convenience foods (canned black bean soup or sweet potatoes for new soup versions). Generally, though, the Pépin approach emphasizes the use of foods that are themselves quickly cooked, like chicken breasts or beef fillet and that can be made flavorful with equally fast-to-fix accompaniments, like his salsa mayonnaise or his tomato-olive sauce. Fast is, of course, a relative term, and readers will find more than a few dishes in the book that may require more time or attention than they're willing to spend on a daily basis. But overall, the book offers enough easily made recipes, and super-time-saving formulas, like Instant Vegetable Soup, to make it a true cooking resource. --Arthur Boehm
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Summary: The Best of the Best
Bought this book for my Sister... she is one of the best cooks ever. She loves it. Fast Food My Way is for those who want Great Food without a lot of time to prepare. Excellent Book, same goes for More Fast Food My Way. You are going to love both of these books. Jacques is the best.
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Summary: best cook book
I've watched all programms with Jacques Pepin on TV. And this book is exactly what I wanted...EXCELLENT BOOK!!!
I highly recommend this book for those who likes to experiment in the kitchen but doesn't have time for this!
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Summary: Vegetarians rejoice!
As a vegetarian, I'm always looking for inspired, easy and delicious vegetarian food. Although, this is not a vegetarian cookbook, Jacques Pepin has created many easy vegetarian recipes in this book and many others that can simply be modified by omitting or substituting the meaty ingredient.
I like to check cookbooks out of the library to give them a test run and this one made the cut - I bought it. I love cooking, but I find there are few cookbooks that I routinely cook from - these recipes are so quick and elegant, this book has become a favorite.
Some of my favorite recipes: in the "More quick ideas for quick dishes section" he has several suggestions on easy desserts - graham cracker topped with ricotta, honey, dried fruit and, if you like, a few drops of Grand Marnier (p 17); Instant vegetable soup (p 46); Silky tomato soup with spinach coulis (p 49); Zucchini and tomato salad (p 70); Summertime pasta (yum!) (p 110); Soupy rice with peas (p 106); Apple skillet cake (p 179).
If you're only going to try one recipe, try: Parsley and pumpkin seed salad (p 72) - full of shredded carrots (I leave out the sardine and add some ume vinegar - delicious!). Jacques Pepin gives us a splendid way to eat this "superfood", parsley. Parsley leaf contains 22% protein and is high in calcium and essential fatty acids.
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Summary: great recipes
This is one of three Pepin books we bought. We have tried a good number of recipes from this book and have never been disappointed. ----mt
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Summary: Great book
I loved this book, just like I love his tv shows. It's nice to have quick recipes handy.
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