{"id":2729,"date":"2012-10-13T13:15:25","date_gmt":"2012-10-13T12:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp\/?p=2729"},"modified":"2018-03-20T11:55:55","modified_gmt":"2018-03-20T11:55:55","slug":"the-americas-test-kitchen-quick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/the-americas-test-kitchen-quick\/","title":{"rendered":"The America\u2019s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook – review"},"content":{"rendered":"

We in the UK can now watch America\u2019s Test Kitchen, hosted by Chris Kimball, on PBS. That\u2019s a non-commercial TV station from the US and they are famed for their quality broadcasting. Yes, they offer programmes that will appeal to American viewers, but so much of that is equally pertinent to us on the right-hand-side of the pond. The America\u2019s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook is a companion to the series.
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\"cookbook The America\u2019s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook is a book to use. It is exactly the style of recipe book that can stay in the kitchen, will lay flat on the counter and provide recipes that won\u2019t break the bank \u2013 and that\u2019s important in these gloomy times.<\/p>\n

This ring-bound and chunky folder offers more than 750 recipes that can be ready in 45 minutes or less. It takes advantage of fresh ingredients as well as some convenience products available across the US, but its strength lies in providing the inspiration to actually get into the kitchen to cook.<\/p>\n

There is a page of \u2018Putting Precooked Rice to Work\u2019. There are packets of ready-cooked rice commercially available, but if you don\u2019t have access to such products then just make extra rice when you are doing your regular cooking and put 2 cups-worth into bags and freeze them. The suggestions here are for Chicken Divan Rice Casserole, Asian-Inspired Chicken and Rice, and several others that take advantage of the aforementioned rice along with left-over chicken. Practical, fast, inexpensive and delicious meals for a family of four.<\/p>\n

Salmon is a good buy these days and can be found in freezer cabinets: then it\u2019s on hand when you have little time. Choose the best quality you can find. The America\u2019s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook has Honey-Lime Glazed Salmon, but then it goes on to offer several variations, as with many recipes here.<\/p>\n

Fish of every kind is quick to cook and you will be blessed if your homeward commute takes you via a good fishmonger or fresh-fish counter in your supermarket. Try Sesame-Crusted Tuna with Wasabi Dressing \u2013 you could serve this with rice or a salad. Very smart and very healthy.<\/p>\n

The America\u2019s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook is a one-stop every-day recipe book that doesn\u2019t expect the user to know anything about cooking. It has a wealth of recipes that are simple to follow and step-by-step pictures to help the novice \u2013 soups, pasta, fish, meat, desserts \u2013 everything you will need to feed your family. This isn\u2019t extravagant cooking but some of the dishes are stylish enough to serve to dinner-party guests. Every course is considered and 750 recipes will go a long way to providing plenty of choice for even those picky eaters at your dinner table. And it\u2019s The America\u2019s Test Kitchen, so you know those recipes will work. Great value for money.<\/p>\n

The America\u2019s Test Kitchen Quick Family Cookbook
\nPublisher: America’s Test Kitchen
\nPrice: \u00a321.83
\nISBN-10: 1933615990
\nISBN-13: 978-1933615998<\/p>\n

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Cookbook review by Chrissie Walker \u00a9 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

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