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Off to Israel. Advice on places/dishes? St Peters fish lunch?
In West Jerusalem I highly recommend the main food market, MAHANEH YEHUDA, between Jaffa and Agrippas. It is one Israel's largest markets and has a wonderful cafe, MIZRAHI (12 HaSheziff Street). MORDUCH for Kurdish food (70 Agrippas St), Rahmo for Middle Eastern (5 Ha'eshkol), HAKUBIYA for Kubeh soup (10 Beit Ya'akov St)
The Aroma and Hillel coffee chains are excellent. I highly recommend going to the CINEMATEQUE, which has amazing views of the old city, a movie theatre, of course, and excellent restaurant. It should be reopened following a wintertime renovation.
For falafel in West Jerusalem: Yemenite falafel on 48 Hanevi'im; Shalom on 34 Bezal'el.
Don't miss the garden bar at the American Colony Hotel in East Jerusalem, 10 minutes walk from Damascus Gate. Not exactly a bargain stop, but have one drink in the evening in the garden.
Fully Stocked
Marvin, you don't sound crazy. I love it too, though i like to "save" the chicken before it melts into the soup, so my cooking is 2, 2 1/2 hours top. I love doing it because it keeps me at home, close to the kitchen, yet I can do other things like read or work while monitoring the heat from the other side of the kitchen counter.
Adam knows, because I've told him 33 times, that adding sliced fresh ginger and parsnips add amazing flavor to the stock. It may not be for every recipe, but for my basic chicken soup with matzo balls it hits the spot.
My First Recipe
This looks great. Really appreciate the process that went into assembling the ingredients. Can't wait to try it at home...no wait, better yet, to invent my own.
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Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
Check out www.amateurgourmet.com and buy Adam Roberts' new book (he says it is out next Tuesday) for your son. The book not only includes many basics, it explains how to get started in the kitchen and at the market.
Off to Israel. Advice on places/dishes? St Peters fish lunch?
In West Jerusalem I highly recommend the main food market, MAHANEH YEHUDA, between Jaffa and Agrippas. It is one Israel's largest markets and has a wonderful cafe, MIZRAHI (12 HaSheziff Street). MORDUCH for Kurdish food (70 Agrippas St), Rahmo for Middle Eastern (5 Ha'eshkol), HAKUBIYA for Kubeh soup (10 Beit Ya'akov St)
The Aroma and Hillel coffee chains are excellent. I highly recommend going to the CINEMATEQUE, which has amazing views of the old city, a movie theatre, of course, and excellent restaurant. It should be reopened following a wintertime renovation.
For falafel in West Jerusalem: Yemenite falafel on 48 Hanevi'im; Shalom on 34 Bezal'el.
Don't miss the garden bar at the American Colony Hotel in East Jerusalem, 10 minutes walk from Damascus Gate. Not exactly a bargain stop, but have one drink in the evening in the garden.
Fully Stocked
Marvin, you don't sound crazy. I love it too, though i like to "save" the chicken before it melts into the soup, so my cooking is 2, 2 1/2 hours top. I love doing it because it keeps me at home, close to the kitchen, yet I can do other things like read or work while monitoring the heat from the other side of the kitchen counter.
Adam knows, because I've told him 33 times, that adding sliced fresh ginger and parsnips add amazing flavor to the stock. It may not be for every recipe, but for my basic chicken soup with matzo balls it hits the spot.
My First Recipe
This looks great. Really appreciate the process that went into assembling the ingredients. Can't wait to try it at home...no wait, better yet, to invent my own.
'Pot on the Fire'
zut alors, where are the celeri root? Yum yum
'How Moist Was My Turkey'
I told him not to brine the turkey! Did he listen? Obviously he didn't.
Congrats on opening day!
'Pot on the Fire'
Adam,
Have you made this meal yet this year? You can also get marrow bones from Fresh Direct, but they won't be organic.
yum....marrow bones....
thanks for reminding me that I want to make this while it's snowing!
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
I have given several newbies LEARNING TO COOK by Marian Cunningham there are just enough pictures, the copy is easy, and the recipes are good starters for a decent repertoire.
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
I'm no hippie, butThe Moosewood Cookbook is a useful thing. Anybody can cook a hamburger, and students often default to a diet deficient in vegetables because of this.
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
Nigel Slater's Appetite. He doesn't really give recipes, just guidelines and branches out from there. He has a lovely, easy style of writing that makes him feel immediately like he's your best friend in the whole world. And he's a guy. I'm sure your son would appreciate a manly voice in a world that tends to be a little womanly.
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
one of my favorite basic cookbooks is the Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook ( have an old edition circa 1989). The Bon Appetit Cookbook is also very good. I have never ever had a problem making any Bon Appetit recipe.
Anything by Cooks Illustrated (including the Americas Test Kitchen Book) passes my test as does Fine Cooking and Cuisine at home.
for a great book on Sandwiches... Roadfood Sandwiches.
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
Hey, don't forget Marion Cunningham's The Fannie Farmer Cookbook! Tons of information and technique and lots of classic recipes. Where else can you find Indian Pudding? Another good place to go for your questions.
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
I also recommend How to Cook Everything and Betty Crocker (as well as bettycrocker.com) cookbooks, they got me through college.
Allrecipes.com; anything from Cooks Illustrated--the magazines, website, America's Test Kitchen tv show, and many cookbooks; plus the Joy of Cooking, and many of the other sites suggested above get me through more advanced cooking now, but that's because I didn't know about them in college!
I'd say the America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook is one of my favorites and most used, has great basic techniques, recommendations for kitchen gadets and food purchases and is extremely user-friendly.
If he ever wants to bake anything, Dorie Greenspan's cookbooks have been the greatest addition to my life! She explains everything in detail, gives great tips, and the recipes are to die for!
Have him check the college library for cookbooks if you don't want to buy too many. I always loved when boys cooked for me in college! :-)
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
Anthony Bourdain Les Halles Cookbook.
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
This has been a very helpful talk post for me. With all these shared sources, I am bound to improve my cooking skills. I am a pretty basic cook that needs step by step directions with the reassurance of a successful end product.
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
I second the Amateur Gourmet reference - not only is Adam helpful at explaining things and talented but he's sure to entertain your son!
In terms of recipe websites, there are a bunch out there: allrecipes.com (as one commenter already said,) epicurious.com, recipezaar.com, and recipe4living.com (I work for the last one but they're all really good and helpful with quick and easy recipes.)
Hillary
Chew on That
Recipe4Living
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
Basically hold you by the hand and show how to do everything. Perfect for newbies.
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
Honestly, nothing beats the good old standard of the Betty Crocker cookbook that has all of the standards of recipes, and if you get the newest editions, they even contain problems with each recipe and how to fix them. It also includes variations on each recipe, and the nutritional information. They are the basic recipes that everyone sort of grew up eating, from casseroles to various egg dishes. But, the newer editions also have categories for vegetarian dishes, easy/simple dishes and quick meals. I have a lot of cookbooks, but when I just need a basic recipe, this is what I usually turn to.
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
New York Times Cookbook by Craig Claiborne. Has all the classics, plenty to springboard from for a starter.
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
My favorite recipe site is recipezaar.com, which is all recipes submitted by site users - it's a great way to find a variety of recipes using a certain ingredient, or a variety of recipes for a certain dish. It's an easy site to follow, and the user comments and ratings are really helpful. And I second the Cook's Illustrated recommendation - the magazine and the books are both full of easy-to-follow recipes, preceded by an explanation of how the recipe was developed, which is both interesting and helpful.
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
Thank you everyone! This is very helpful. I'm going to my bookstore tomorrow to take a look at How to Cook Everything since it seems to be the most popular suggestion. I love the cooking for engineers web site and I think my son will enjoy it too. He's a math major, so that's right up his alley!
If the boy really takes to cooking, it will make my Christmas shopping for him a lot easier!
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
the best site i've found for recipes from around the country is allrecipes.com. this free site has thousands of recipes and has a feature that enables you to type in the search box food you have on hand or simply want in a meal and recipes matching your search will come up.
they also have pictures and videos that will teach you to chop onions, store fresh basil, cut up a whole chicken, grill a steak, make stock, get rid of whiteflies on your night blooming jasmine and change the oil in your car.
(sorry, those last things were meant for another website)
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
I think the Joy of Cooking is a good starting point. Alternatively, my mom gave me a book published by chatelaine called '15 minute meals' or something like that, especially good for young students on the go, on a budget. it is organised by basic ingredients: ie by a tin of tomato sauce, an eggplant, a bla bla bla. Its good for the cook who looks in their fridge and says right: I've got a chicken breast, and a lemon - what can I make?
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
I third How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman. I too am a student just starting culinary adventures and this book has been very helpful. It has a great mix of the basics as well as more adventurous recipes, and lots of good information about ingredients, methods and equipment.
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
I agree with flip: Adam Roberts, The Amateur Gourmet is the way to go. So funny & posts great, simple recipes. I also think the Julia Child Way to Cook is an excellent choice.
Best books / web sites for a real newbie of a cook?
Elise at www.simplyrecipes.com has a nice variety of recipes, good photos, and the comments from her readers are very helpful. I don't follow recipes often, but have followed hers and never been disappointed. www.thepioneerwomancooks.com also has great step by step photos of really tasty recipes-not a lot of them, but all winners and with a great dash of humor. I love all the books/mags mentioned, but think that Cooks Illustrated, The Way to Cook, et al could actually scare a true beginner off!
Off to Israel. Advice on places/dishes? St Peters fish lunch?
Thank you all. I'm taking notes and hope to be able to report back somehow. Emily, I had to delete the final comma in your link but found the site finally. It is a well known good restaurant, I was hoping to find something off the beaten path. Capndesign, we'll be staying just fifty meters from the Damascus Gate and understand the veggies and fruits are abundant right there. You can bet we'll be spending NIS there aplenty. Flip, you've given us information that hits the spot; specific locale and dish recs. None of you have wasted your time or experience, we will try as many as possible. Any others...?
My First Recipe
I'm not sure what made me do it (I think it was the photo). I've never braised or zested anything in my life. But I made it, and this is one seriously delicious meal.
Fully Stocked
i have been using a pressure cooker with no discrenable difference (i think), and i have stock in like an hour. i have been thinking lately of duck stock ie magret, confit & stock!
but the best is this: ikea sells these giant ice cube trays. (the ice cubes are giant, not the trays). if you freeze the stock in them each is 1/2 cup. this is super handy. of course, because i am insane i vacum-pack them by the 6. i would hate to frostify our fine work.
Fully Stocked
Adam, this is a huge step in your development as a cook! Now that you have done this, you can really play around with the recipe and put your own personal spin on it next time. When I make chicken stock, I always roast the onion, celery and carrots first to get a really rich, sweet flavor and a beautiful deep color. Pick and choose from all the comments and do what suits you and have fun. Congratulations!
Fully Stocked
For me, the difference between stock in a box, and homemade is the gelatin. Homemade stock has that nice gelatinous texture that makes everything you cook with it have a better mouthfeel. I had to make soup today, and because I'm both sick as a dog and housesitting, I had to use stock in a box. It was still pretty good (carmelizing the onions a lot helps) but it didn't have that same texture as my stock in the freezer at home in Montana.
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Check out www.amateurgourmet.com and buy Adam Roberts' new book (he says it is out next Tuesday) for your son. The book not only includes many basics, it explains how to get started in the kitchen and at the market.