Stew or Garden Vegetables

Stew: An Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide to Beef, Lamb, Pork, Chicken

Author: Cooks Illustrated Magazin

This title in the How To Cook Master Series covers stews - a dish that, while seeming to be quite simple, is actually anything but elementary. How to Make Stew is 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. This selection begins by answering some frequently asked questions: Which cuts of meat or types of fish are best for a stew? Which is the best place to cook a stew, the stovetop or the oven? We tell you which ingredients make a difference and which ones don't. Once we cover the basic elements of the stew, we go on to provide you with a wide array of well-tested recipes, from pork vindaloo to beef goulash to a Sicilian fish stew. How to Make Stew will provide you with the tips and techniques necessary for perfect stews.

Table of Contents:

	Introduction	vi
Chapter 1	Stew Basics	8
Chapter 2	Meat Stews	18
Chapter 3	Chicken Stews	50
Chapter 4	Seafood Stews	62
Chapter 5	Vegetable Stews	84
	Index	96

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Garden Vegetables

Author: Cooks Illustrated Magazin

The editors of Cook's Illustrated spent hundreds of hours in our test kitchen to bring you the best methods for preparing fresh garden vegetables -- from grilling, sautéing, and blanching, to stir-frying, steaming, and boiling. How to Cook Garden Vegetables is 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. We reveal foolproof methods you can rely on for perfect vegetables every time, such as how to produce evenly cooked, not soggy broccoli, and how to keep sugar snap & snow peas from losing their bright color. We include recipes for flavorful sauces and dressings, and step-by instructions on how to peel, core, and chop each vegetable. How To Cook Garden Vegetables is certain to become a valuable addition to your cookbook library.