Want to know the best way to turn pan drippings from a roast chicken into a quick sauce? Ever wonder how to prevent lumps from forming in bechamel sauce? You'll find the answers to these questions, along with the recipes in How to Make Sauces and Gravies. One of a unique collection of beautifully hardbound, single topic cookbooks from the editors of Cook's Illustrated, the publication legendary for perfecting a recipe through years of fanatical kitchen testing. Once you understand some basic principles, good sauces are easy to prepare and will vastly improve your cooking. With over 95 pages of recipes, hand-drawn illustrations and step-by-step instructions, this charming cookbook will provide you with the recipes, tips and techniques needed to guarantee perfect sauces for meat, poultry, fish, and vegetables
In The Curry Guy Light, Dan Toombs, aka the Curry Guy, showcases over 100 recipes that are: Lower in carbs and calories than most other Indian recipes Lower in fat and salt without lacking flavour Delicious and fresh-tasting Dan has spent many years researching the food of Kerala and Goa, as well as learning the secrets of Indian restaurants. In The Curry Guy Light he shows that you can make your favourite curry house meals but at the same time know that it’s really good for you – you’d never know it when the food works its magic! He's developed a new, lighter version of his classic base sauce, and created lower-cal versions of curry house classics, including starters like onion bhajis and spicy hot chicken wings, indulgent Goan prawn curry, chicken tikka masala and saag paneer, your favourite sides such as tarka dhal and coconut rice, plus chutneys and snacks. All the recipes have clear, step-by-step instructions, and are guaranteed 100% delectable. It's the curry cookbook you've been waiting for!
A badass modern Cajun cookbook from Top Chef fan favorite Isaac Toups and acclaimed journalist Jennifer V. Cole, featuring 100 full-flavor stories and recipes. Things get a little salty down in the bayou... Cajun country is the last bastion of true American regional cooking, and no one knows it better than Isaac Toups. Now the chef of the acclaimed Toups' Meatery and Toups South in New Orleans, he grew up deep in the Atchafalaya Basin of Louisiana, where his ancestors settled 300 years ago. There, hunting and fishing trips provide the ingredients for communal gatherings, and these shrimp and crawfish boils, whole-hog boucheries, fish frys, and backyard cookouts -- form the backbone of this book. Taking readers from the backcountry to the bayou, Toups shows how to make: A damn fine gumbo, boudin, dirty rice, crabcakes, and cochon de lait His signature double-cut pork chop and the Toups Burger And more authentic Cajun specialties like Hopper Stew and Louisiana Ditch Chicken. Along the way, he tells you how to engineer an on-the-fly barbecue pit, stir up a dark roux in only 15 minutes, and apply Cajun ingenuity to just about everything. Full of salty stories, a few tall tales, and more than 100 recipes that double down on flavor, Chasing the Gator shows how -- and what it means -- to cook Cajun food today.
Dan Toombs (aka The Curry Guy) has perfected the art of replicating British Indian Restaurant (BIR) cooking after travelling around the UK, sampling dishes, learning the curry house kitchen secrets and refining those recipes at home. In other words, Dan makes homemade curries that taste just like a takeaway from your favourite local but in less time and for less money. Dan has learnt through the comments left on his blog and social media feeds that people are terribly let down when they make a chicken korma or a prawn bhuna from other cookbooks and it taste nothing like the dish they experience when they visit a curry house... but they thank him for getting it right. The Curry Guy shows all BIR food lovers around the world how to make their favourite dishes at home. Each of the classic curry sauces are given, including tikka masala, korma, dopiazza, pasanda, madras, dhansak, rogan josh, vindaloo, karai, jalfrezi, bhuna and keema. Popular vegetable and sides dishes are there as accompaniments, aloo gobi, saag aloo and tarka dhal, plus samosas, pakoras, bhaji, and pickles, chutneys and raitas. Of course, no curry is complete without rice or naan. Dan shows you how to cook perfect pilau rice or soft pillowy naan every time.
"Eighty plus time-saving recipes for everyday meals that the whole family will love. Tasty recipes include 30 minute dinners, one-pot meals and simple appetizers."--
Introduction to Gravies and Sauces - Add Taste to Your Meals Table of Contents Introduction Gravy Classic sauces – The Mother Sauces How to Make the Perfect Sauce Starch Thickened sauces Roux Flour and Butter Thickeners Liquids used in making Sauces Why “Season to Taste?” Béchamel Sauce Veloute Sauce Tomato Sauce Tomato Chutney Tomato Sauce – Bottled Variety French dressing –Vinaigrette Cream Cheese Salad Dressing Spiced Tomato Chutney/Sauce Allemande Sauce Butter-based and Egg Thickened Sauces Sauce Has Separated? Traditional Hollandaise Sauce Blender Mayonnaise Aïoli sauce How to Make Traditional Gravy Conclusion Author Bio Publisher Introduction Why would anybody want to write a book on gravies and sauces, you may ask? After all, you know everything about sauces, there is tomato sauce, soybean sauce and chili sauce readily available in the market. And gravies are what you make to thicken up a dish and give it more body. Well, the interesting thing about gravies and sauces are that for millenniums, they have been used in cookery to add body, spice and flavor to otherwise bland dishes. In fact, the world-famous Worcestershire sauce also managed to be “discovered” or as you may say “invented” through sheer chance. It seems during the time of the British stay in India, one of these sahibs enjoyed a sauce which the locals made. It had vinegar, molasses, spices and other ingredients added to it. So when he went back to England, he took the recipe along with him, and asked one of the grocers to make up that sauce and place it in a wooden cask. The sauce was very strong, when he tasted it. Being very disappointed in the end result, he went back to India, where he would eat the original sauce to his heart’s content, and wonder where he went wrong. And the sauce kept mellowing in the wooden cask, all this while. When the Sahib came home on his next leave the grocer asked him what he wanted done with that cask. “You mean you have not thrown it out, man?” He said, and asked for another taste. And to his great astonishment and wonder, the sauce was exactly right, spicy and delicious. And so the famous Worcestershire sauce was born, to make them both very prosperous. This is the sauce, which has been marketed so successfully by Lea and Perrin for the last 200 years. All right, let me tell you the secret of many of the ingredients put in the original sauce, which went into the making of Worcestershire sauce. These included tamarind pulp soaked in molasses , vinegar, garlic, chilies, cloves, onions and shallots , and sugar, among other exotic Eastern herbs and spices. Tamarind is a flavor used extensively in the Western and southern part of the Indian subcontinent. So I would not be surprised if the Sahib asked his grocer about the traditional recipe for that particular chutney, and was answered by “Laats aaf tamrind Sahib, you know, very so-wer.” This particular taste cannot be obtained from lemons. Of course we cannot allow our sauces to mellow for a year or more, in this day and age to get a product which may possibly be, not what we set out to make in the first place. This is the world of Hurry and scurry because many of us are so pressed for time. That is why we are going to go to the nearest supermarket and take the first sauce, which catches our eyes. Fresh herbs and spices have long been in use in the making of sauces and gravies. And with so many marketing brands from which to choose, we are often spoilt for choice. Really good fresh food does not need sauce, but it is a very pleasant addition to many dishes, including fish, poultry and meat. The best sauce is not going to be very thick. Nor is it going to be very thin. It is going to be served piping hot.
Add flair and elevate your culinary creations with sensational sauces Sauces are fun ways to finish dishes with originality and exciting cultural variations. From vinaigrettes to barbeque to curries and even dessert finishings, The Essential Homemade Sauces Cookbook is filled with blends based on cream, eggs, herbs, tomatoes, and much more. Learn how each base ingredient works to create sauces with equally delicious and specific purposes. From Classic Marinara to Chile-Rubbed Hanger Steak with Classic Chimichurri, each sauce family begins with a basic version before branching out into more unique and interestingly delectable derivatives. Use the pairing charts to learn ideal matches with beef, chicken, lamb—even tofu! As you try each homemade sauce, your familiarity and confidence for sauce making will increase as well. It’s time to get saucy! Inside you’ll find: Sauce galore—Discover 15 sauce types with 3 recipes for each to appeal to a wide array of tastes, plus 2 companion dishes for each sauce family. Organized by family—In every chapter, each sauce is divided into clear and distinguishable families, an ode to the French mother sauces. Make it your own—Don’t just follow these recipes—experiment with sauces and combinations to build something that’s truly yours. Learn how accenting flavors elevates meals and expands your options!
Welcome to "The Saucy Kitchen: 101 Recipes for Perfectly Delicious Gravies and Sauces"! This cookbook contains all the recipes and tips you need to create perfect gravies and sauces for all your favorite meals. From decadent traditional French sauces to zesty Mexican salsas, this collection of recipes has something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you're a beginner cook looking to hone their skills, or a gourmet chef looking for new recipes to add to their repertoire, The Saucy Kitchen is here to help. For those beginning their journey into the world of homemade sauces and gravies, have no fear! Each recipe included in this cookbook walks you through the cooking process, step by step, so even the most novice cook can feel confident and proud of their meals. In addition, every recipe includes helpful hints and substitution suggestions, so you can customize each dish to your own personal tastes. Whether you're looking for a classic béchamel sauce or a unique mole sauce, you'll find the perfect recipe in The Saucy Kitchen. Whether you prefer to simmer, sauté, or roast your gravy and sauce ingredients, this cookbook has you covered. From delicious and comforting cheese sauces paired with classic macaroni and cheese dishes, to a savory Alfredo sauce that perfectly accents a steak dinner, this book contains a wide variety of dreamy and decadent recipes to tantalize your tastebuds. If you're looking to add a splash of pizzazz to your dishes, you'll love the flavorful salsas, chutneys, and sauces included in this collection. With ingredients sourced from cultures around the world, from American-style salsas to authentic Indian chutneys, you can experience flavors from across the globe - all from the comfort of your own kitchen. Discover all the scrumptious recipes and brilliant cooking tips The Saucy Kitchen has to offer, and never worry about finding the perfect sauce to top off your meals again. With this cookbook, you can create perfectly delicious gravies and sauces, the likes of which have never before been seen in home kitchens. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds, impress your dinner guests, and enjoy all the flavor and satisfaction of handmade, homemade meals. Bon appetit!
