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Title: The Figs Table: More Than 100 Recipes for Pizza, Pastas, Salads, and Desserts by Todd English, Sally Sampson ISBN: 0-684-85264-0 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: November, 1998 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (6 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Incredible pizza crust and toppings, plus lots more
Comment: So far I've mainly made the pizza recipes in this book, but they alone are worth the price. The crust recipe is heavenly and quite easy to make. The dough balls are so light and fluffy after rising that they practically float off the board. They hardly need any working and cook in 6-7 minutes on a baking stone into a uniquely thin, light, crunchy and tasty crust.
One thing to watch out for, however, is that English specifies fresh yeast for the pizza dough. I had trouble finding that, so I used the active dry yeast commonly found in supermarkets, and after one try it worked perfectly. The equivalent measure for the two teaspoons of fresh yeast is one generous teaspoon of active dry. Also, dissolve the dry yeast in the water/oil liquid (at 115 degrees F) just prior to mixing, rather than putting it in with the dry ingredients as specified for the fresh yeast. If there's a fault to the book, it's that English doesn't help you much with substitutions like this that vary from his ideal.
The pizza toppings are imaginative and yummy, and can inspire you to create your own. English tends to be a bit minimalist, however, so we sometimes increase the cheese and some other topping ingredients.
I've also made the white-chocolate challah pudding, which lives up to its billing as "sex on a spoon". Be sure you have plenty of people to share it, however, or you'll wind up with a big pan of incredibly delicious but super-rich pudding calling to you from the fridge for days.
It's a uniquely great cookbook. I look forward to working through the other recipes.
Rating: 5
Summary: Outstanding recipes -- great tasting and easy to prepare
Comment: Todd English provides simple, relatively easy to prepare recipes that will delight your taste buds. The pizza ideas are simple to prepare, and will inspire you to try combinations you didn't think possible. The rissoto recipes can make either a quick family meal or provide a wonderful accompaniment for a more formal meal with friends. There are also some excellent recipes for chicken or other main courses that can be prepared in less than an hour and will absolutely amaze you.
English is quite creative, and these recipes are mostly quick and easy. A great cook book.
Rating: 5
Summary: Clever and inspirational recipes for those who love to eat!
Comment: The book was really fun to read and filled with many interesting tips for anyone who is beginning to cook. The variety of recipes are wonderful. I've tried some of the recipes and they were exceptional. The roasted beet and walnut gorgonzola salad, ymmm! The portobello burger and Aioli sauces were incredible. The book gives advice to newer cooks and is a real find for those who love to try new and innovative recipes. Any family member or guest would love eating food prepared from this cookbook, it is a treasure and I already know what I will make next from the cookbook: Olivia's Crunchy Chicken and Gingersnaps. I enjoyed the variety of foods offered: simple to fancy but always unique. I haven't been to Boston in 30 years and plan a trip soon and FIGS will be the first restaurant our family visits.
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Title: Nancy Silverton's Sandwich Book : The Best Sandwiches Ever--from Thursday Nights at Campanile by Nancy Silverton ISBN: 0375412603 Publisher: Knopf Pub. Date: 08 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Tyler Florence's Real Kitchen : An indespensible guide for anybody who likes to cook by Tyler Florence ISBN: 0609609971 Publisher: Clarkson Potter Pub. Date: 25 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $32.50 |
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Title: Amuse-Bouche: Little Bites That Delight Before the Meal Begins by Mary Goodbody, Tim Turner, Rick Tramonto ISBN: 0375507604 Publisher: Random House Pub. Date: 22 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: The Babbo Cookbook by Mario Batali ISBN: 0609607758 Publisher: Clarkson Potter Pub. Date: 30 April, 2002 List Price(USD): $40.00 |
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Title: The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant by Judy Rodgers, Gerald Asher ISBN: 0393020436 Publisher: W.W. Norton & Company Pub. Date: 23 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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