Michael Mina the Cookbook [MICHAEL MINA THE CKBK] [Hardcover]

by Michael Mina

Mina knows that cooks like to master one recipe but then try different flavors with the main ingredient. MICHAEL MINA reveals how to recreate his trio concept, where a master recipe is followed by three flavor variations, each with its own variations and accompanied by side dishes created just for that version. A crispy loin of pork can be served with an orange/carrot, apple/sage, or tomato/corn combination of accompaniments. Although the flavor combinations create a sense of complexity, the recipes themselves are simple. Accompanying the trios are Mina's classic and most-requested recipes from his acclaimed restaurants, including Whole Fried Chicken with Truffled Macaroni and Cheese, and Root Beer Float with Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies. This book is a must-have for any cook with an adventurous palate.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Culinary

Unknown Binding

First published November 1, 2006

Reviews

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't cook this way in general. I am much more rustic, but it's a fun book to read just to see what ingredients he uses, how he uses them. I did make the lobster stock/soup with my mom and though it took forever, it was fun to do. And tasty. Definitely going to be doing the bbq pulled-pork at some point.

[Liquidlasagna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Summer Berry Cobbler, Berry Sundae with Mascarpone Ice Cream

involves creating a raspberry cobbler with vanilla streusel, a blueberry cobbler with lavender scone and a blackberry cobbler with candied ginger shortbread, in hot and cold variations to be eaten in alternating bites.

Publishers Weekly

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tricky!

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is one of those books that i didn’t get a chance to peruse at a bookstore and not many people will cook this way. Nevertheless, he teaches some good techniques and if you’re the creative type, you will definitely know how to learn and take his ideas further.

[Trisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

My new favorite cookbook (any cookbook I'm currently reading is my new favorite one!)!! In this one, Mina takes one ingredient -- like scallops, for example, and provides a master recipe -- and then three recipes for three different ways to prepare them -- all home-doable!

I was starving after looking through the book for half an hour!