Polly Clingerman's Dinner Companion

by Polly Clingerman

Whether it's a quick-as-a-flash saute or a leisurely 45-minute simmer, the recipes in this book offer something for every type of cook. Tips from the Speedy Chef, the Adventurous Chef, the Unhurried Chef, the Skinny Chef and the Vegetarian Chef show how to customise each recipe. For cooks who love to entertain, but lack the time for even a short waltz past the cooker, this book offers meals that only require assembly. Creative cooks will learn how...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0942320565
• ISBN13: 9780942320565
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: American Cooking Guild
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

Awesome! Most useful cookbook I own.

This book uses normal ingredients and the recipes are wonderful! The "what to do with ___" tables, which list ideas for cooking particluar types of food (chicken, for example), are the best, most useful part of the book. They provide a quick reference for flavor combinations, all of which are very tasty. This book is a great resource for making impressive meals with normal ingredients and not much time in the kitchen. I give it to my busy friends who want to prepare flavorful, healthy meals.

Wonderful addition to any cookbook collection!!

I first owned Kitchen Companion by Polly Clingerman and was so impressed that I added Dinner Companion. I reference these books daily! The Dinner Companion provides easy to prepare dishes with common ingredients. I haven't made a dish yet that my family WON'T eat! Polly's suggestions, hints, tips and tricks are invaluable. A MUST for any cook!

Tasty!

I like the straight forward approach to this book. For instance, the author gives a bunch of simple, easy-to-make sauces for pasta, or things to do with rice, beef, pork. Many of the actual recipes have an around-the world flair since the author has lived all over the world with her ambassador husband. Linda Fry Kenzle, author of Gathering

A great book for ingredient led cookery

I bought this book when on vacation in Florida and brought it back to Scotland with me. I have really enjoyed using it. It is great for when you look in the refridgerator and think "what can I do with that piece of chicken/pork/beef/vegetables" There is lots of chat in the book, ideas for entertaining etc. But basically this is a book for everyday home cookery. I found the recipes easy to use without too many ingredients and there were very few which I found difficult to obtain, even on the other side of the pond! Only thing I think could be improved is a reduction in the fat content of recipies. END