The Cook's Illustrated Complete Book of Poultry

By Cook's Illustrated

Book Overview

Vast and authoritative, with 38 chapters containing nearly 500 recipes and 300 illustrations,The Cook's Illustrated Complete Book of Poultryoffers readers the very best methods for preparing chicken, turkey, duck, goose, quail, squab, and pheasant. Nowhere can you find the volume of testing and research that you do inCook's Illustrated. Forty turkeys roasted to find the best Thanksgiving bird. Duck prepared ten different ways to ensure the crispiest skin and moistest meat. Countless chickens basted and turned to determine that preheating the roasting pan is the secret to the tastiest one. No other cookbook has taken this approach to the subject, and no other book has broken such new ground in the kitchen. Master recipes provide all the basics to prepare poultry in particular styles--from fried chicken to braised quail, saut?ed turkey cutlets to roasted Cornish game hens. The variations follow: an exhaustive listing that will yield fresh recipes for years to come. These include delights like Saut?ed Chicken Cutlets with Marsala, Chicken and Herb Dumplings with Spring Vegetables, and Cincinnati-Style Turkey Chili. There are even recipes specially designed to make use of leftovers. For grill enthusiasts, sidebars cover such topics as finding the best charcoal and setting up the grill for indirect cooking. Recipes range from easy grilled chicken wings to a show-stopping grill-roasted whole turkey guaranteed to be the best you've ever tasted. Step-by-step illustrations guide the reader through every technique. Informative sidebars rate everything from roaster racks to canned chicken broth. Enlightening, instructive, and invaluable, this is a book that any cook interested in poultry--and in learning the best way to prepare any bird--can't afford to be without.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 060960063X
• ISBN13: 9780609600634
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
• Length: 486 Pages
• Weight: 2.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.7" x 9.4"

Customer Reviews

Everything you ever wanted to know about "the bird"

Great book for cooks of all levels for everything from how to cook chicken/turkey, soup, stews, and ideas for left-overs. Similar format to the Best Recipe book in the many tests were done for the best recipe. Included are not only recipes, but ideas for modifications, how to turn over a bird that is cooking, and what flavors go well together. This was a gift to my husband and I - we have used it a great deal find it helpful for everything from ideas to practical questions. A great gift for cooks.

The final word on poultry

Very impressive study provides well-documented, carefully-considered answers to every imaginable question about poultry cooking together with a remarkable variety of recipes. Introductions to each of the 38 chapters (e.g., braised chicken, roast chicken, stir fry, grilled chicken parts, turkey cutlets, smoked poultry, etc.. -- ) provide excellent, well-illustrated descriptions of specialized techniques. Although there are some more complex recipes, many are straightforward enough to be whipped up after a full work day. I have tried 8-10 of these recipes and each has come out beautifully. I have made particular use of chapters on braised chicken, roasted chicken parts, and sauteed chicken cutlets, but also plan to try recipes for curries, peking duck, etc. Lots of great healthy recipes, but the chicken in morel cream sauce can't be beat for a special occasion! I have dozens of cookbooks but this has become, and undoubtedly will continue to be, my primary resource for poultry recipes.

Like Poultry? This is a must have

Ever get tired of chicken? This book will certainly liven up your standard chicken recipes. I didn't know there were so many ways to prepare chicken. This book has recipes that are clearly written, illustrations, and has the reasons behind why you do things. I have used several recipes from this book, and they have been fantastic. In fact I didn't know broiled chicken could taste so good. They have a marinade recipe in here that bets everything that I have ever tried hands down. So if you cook a lot of chicken, and need some new recipes to liven up your dinners this is the book to get.

Every kind and description is covered

This book is so complete it is amazing. Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Quail and on it goes. Even Peking Duck? I could not even begin to describe all that this book covers. Every recipe a success. Wonderful Detail and explanation, also the reason why. I love "The Cook's Bible, and now this one just adds to the greatness of the idea of a perfect master recipe through thorough testing. I doubt you would ever need another book on poultry. This one tells it all. Definitely worth owning. I love the 40 cloves of Garlic Chicken recipe, exactly like what I enjoyed in Paris at a bistro there. Most authentic flavor and easy to prepare. Everything tried turns out delicious.

Everything you wanted to know about poultry and more!

This book is extremely thorough and detailed, in addition to being well written and easy to use. An essential for every kitchen! :)