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Martha Stewart's Cooking School: Lessons and Recipes for the Home Cook
Martha Stewart’s Cooking School Now a PBS Series
Imagine having Martha Stewart at your side in the kitchen, teaching you how to hold a chef’s knife, select the very best ingredients, truss a chicken, make a perfect pot roast, prepare every vegetable, bake a flawless pie crust, and much more.
In Martha Stewart’s Cooking School, you get just that: a culinary master class from...more
Imagine having Martha Stewart at your side in the kitchen, teaching you how to hold a chef’s knife, select the very best ingredients, truss a chicken, make a perfect pot roast, prepare every vegetable, bake a flawless pie crust, and much more.
In Martha Stewart’s Cooking School, you get just that: a culinary master class from...more
Hardcover, 504 pages
Published
October 21st 2008
by Clarkson Potter
(first published 2008)
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Let me first state I am a fan of all things Martha. That said,I'm not really sure who this was intended for; if you don't know how to cook this book will certainly be overwhelming and intimidating, if you already know how to cook, far too basic. Perhaps it is intended as a textbook for people who want to work at MSLO.
Some of Martha Stewart's cookbooks are more for advanced chefs than amateurs. This book is one whose recipes I can handle! On page vi, Stewart notes the purpose of this work: "The work has been designed and written as a course of study. . .which requires the student to master the basics before performing more advanced requirements."
There is a lot of good "how to" information upfront (including equipment, knives, seasonings, etc. that one needs in the kitchen).
But it's the recipes that are centra...more
There is a lot of good "how to" information upfront (including equipment, knives, seasonings, etc. that one needs in the kitchen).
But it's the recipes that are centra...more
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Originally posted on sarahsbookshelf.com:
You cannot be a serious cook without at least giving a little credit to Martha Stewart for her work getting people interested in the business of cooking at home. One of Stewart’s older cookbooks, Quick Cook Menus, was one of the first books that I purchased as a new cook. Completely out of my league, it was an eye-opening experience that cooking could be much more complicated than boiling water. Fast forward a decade and I’m much more comfortable not only...more
You cannot be a serious cook without at least giving a little credit to Martha Stewart for her work getting people interested in the business of cooking at home. One of Stewart’s older cookbooks, Quick Cook Menus, was one of the first books that I purchased as a new cook. Completely out of my league, it was an eye-opening experience that cooking could be much more complicated than boiling water. Fast forward a decade and I’m much more comfortable not only...more
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"Imagine having Martha Stewart at your side in the kitchen, teaching you how to hold a chef’s knife, select the very best ingredients, truss a chicken, make a perfect pot roast, prepare every vegetable, bake a flawless pie crust, and much more....more
In Martha Stewart’s Cooking School, you get just that: a culinary master class from Martha herself, with lessons for home cooks of all levels.
Never before has Martha written a book quite like this one. Arranged by cooking technique, it’s aim
I'm giving this book five stars. I want to make one thing clear though, I do think that the perfectionism that is characteristic of most Martha Stewart books is intimidating. However, there are very few books that focus on technique like this one does. No vague instructions in this book, it is concise and there are many pictures where cartoon Martha points at things for the illiterate cook. Just kidding. There are lots of pictures though.
This book goes over many major techniques and ways to make...more
This book goes over many major techniques and ways to make...more
I was astounded by how amazingly detailed this book was. I checked it out of the library to see if it was worth buying. Now I most definitely will be adding it to my bookshelves permanently. One might not even need culinary school after reading the techniques and tips in "Martha's Cooking School". In addition to the basics, she includes rabbit, duck, and sole meuniere! This book would be the perfect book for someone looking to learn to cook or to keep as serious reference.
I own and have read about 178 cook books and another 30 on entertaining. I never cook the same thing twice, which drives ny husband nuts since his mother always made the same dishes over and over. One does not read cook books cover to cover. I read them while I eat lunch each day and plan out menus for upcoming tailgates or parties. This book will make a great gift for anyone looking to improve their cooking. A good kitchen reference. Enjoyed it!
If you are like me and need to start from the beginning, at least for cooking, this is a good book to start with. It is really a cooking school full of lessons on things like what tools are necessary in your cupboard, information on stocks, sauces, and all the other basics you need as a new cook. While I've only been able to get through a few of the lessons, I appreciate the level of detail, step by step instructions and detail she goes into.
I'm not sure exactly how to place this one. It is far too overwhelming a volume for a beginning cook, and yet who else would need it?
As a reference of all things cooking, it's certainly comprehensive. I doubt there is a cooking technique that she doesn't explain. But many of the recipes are a tad pretentious. (It IS Martha, after all.) The photography is lovely, as you would expect. Definitely worth a browse, but not sure I'd buy as a cookbook.
As a reference of all things cooking, it's certainly comprehensive. I doubt there is a cooking technique that she doesn't explain. But many of the recipes are a tad pretentious. (It IS Martha, after all.) The photography is lovely, as you would expect. Definitely worth a browse, but not sure I'd buy as a cookbook.
Great book to learn the basics and much more. Helps you understand simple things from utensils and what they are for to the different types of herbs, onions and spices and with what types of foods they work. Everything is explained very well, every question answer. Some things (like stocks) are just not practical for me, but it's still wonderful to know how to make them, just in case.
While this book isn't my "go to" cookbook for the easy weeknight meal, it is a wonderful addition to my kitchen! In classic Martha form, the layout, pictures, and instructions are perfect. There is not a cooking question or technique left uncovered, it really is like going to a cooking class with Martha (my dream). An excellent addition to any kitchen library.
This is not a cookbook. I think it's more of a handbook. It's been compared to what people learn in a real Cooking School. The book is broken down by Tools, Technique, How-To's and The Basics. This book is great for those who want a true understanding of how to cook well. There are some recipes in the book, but they serve purpose of showing you "how-to" do something.
It's not a recipe book but a technique book. I find it interesting and will try some of the recipes - but I ain't the type to go around making my own stock and such. I'm sure it is a very worthwhile enterprise but I don't have the hours in my day to devote to that level of cooking. I did find the small section on knife skills interesting.
well......i don't really like martha stewart, but i can't deny that the woman knows what she's talking about. unfortunately, many of the things in this particular book are pretty basic, and tough i think it'll be pretty useful, it probably won't be as useful as some other cookbooks that i have....
Martha Stewart's scariness aside, this book is AMAZING. The photography is superb, truly top-notch food porn, and each chapter packs in loads of useful information. From poaching eggs and cutting onions to making ravioli and crafting the perfect souffle, this book has it all.
At first, I was disappointed to find that a considerable portion of the book is dedicated to meat and fish, but even that section contains an enormous amount of helpful tips, from preparing marinades and pan-frying to makin...more
At first, I was disappointed to find that a considerable portion of the book is dedicated to meat and fish, but even that section contains an enormous amount of helpful tips, from preparing marinades and pan-frying to makin...more
I think I am done with this book for a while. I liked it, but it is too much and I have been looking at it for about 8 weeks now without cooking anything from it. I like it a lot actually, and I love the pictures, but I don't have time for this kind of cooking. I think I would have liked it better if I had read it in the order of things I might like to start cooking with instead of trying to start at the beginning. It seems like the things I would be less likely to cook were closer to the front...more
I was shocked to learn that Martha Stewart's basic cooking book is actually good. I had been skeptical of her for nearly as long as I've known she's existed...and have been converted. I would gift this book to anyone starting out in cooking.
I love love this book so far. The photos are great and without having tried outanyof the dishes yet, my mouth waters at the very thought of being able to produce any of the tasty things offered.
I truly believe it you wanted to learn about cooking you could start at Chapter One and work your way through the book and complete the book knowing what the true basics of cooking.
This book teaches you everything from what dishes and utensils to buy and how to boil water up to how to prepare fine French cuisine. It's amazing and very easy to follow.
A WONDERFUL tool to learn how to use a knife and make a cake as well as pastas adn beans ...everything you need to know about everything in the kitchen! Excellent source!
Martha's cookbooks are just beautiful to look at. The photography is always a treat, and let's face it, she's the queen of domesticity so the info is great too.
I think this would be a perfect first cookbook for college kids or newlyweds. Simple instructions and lots of photos, make the recipes easy to follow.
A staple resource in the kitchen. Actually *teaches* you how do cook and do certain skills in the kitchen with easy to read directions and loads of pictures.
I learn so much from this book, my culinary skills really flourished, (for a girl who with such narrow kitchen knowledge,) after reading it.
I love this - this is my ultimate cooking bible!!!!
Has answers to every question you have in mind..
visual examples as well!
Has answers to every question you have in mind..
visual examples as well!
Helpful with regards to technique. A good guide to have on hand to look up something specific. The recipes didn't thrill me at all though.
My aunt who is my mentor chef gave me this book as its a staple in her kitchen. Now it is in mine - great resource for cooking!
Love the detailed descriptions of ingredients. Also that this mainly teaches methods rather than individual recipes.
As with 95% of Martha's recipes, this book was very pretty to look at and everything sounded delicious, but I still felt that I had neither the time nor the patience to make most of it. This cookbook was a significant improvement over most others, though, as pictures were included for almost every recipe (very helpful when you're not sure what the in-progress or finished product is supposed to look like) and there were some somewhat-achievable recipes included (I actually copied two down to try...more
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Martha Stewart is an American business magnate, author, editor and homemaking advocate. She is also a former stockbroker and fashion model. Over the last two decades Stewart has held a prominent position in the American publishing industry; as the author of several books, hundreds of articles on the domestic arts, editor of a national homekeeping magazine, host for two popular daytime television p...more
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