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This great little book might only be just 5 inches by 3 inches in size (which I think make it really cute)
but it's 143 pages are packed full of easy to make and follow recipes. I must say this is a fantastic book with valuable
kitchen skills included, tools clearly illustrated and their use explained. There's even a very useful, metric
conversion charts for weights, as, temperatures, lengths, a glossary of cooking terms, this is perfect introduction
for any man cooking for the first time. There are easy to follow recipes ranging from a hearty and filling chicken
cheese steak sandwich, to beef and chilli, pasta carbonara. Right down to cooking and carving the perfect Christmas
turkey! So, if you know someone like my husband Paul who can't cook an egg (bless him) then this could be the perfect
Christmas gift! --what do i want to cook today? dot com, Sept, 2010
It s a little black book. Perhaps not THE little black book containing possibly incriminating information, but it does
still hold within its covers tips and hints to encourage a successful social life, or at least it does if you are an
eligible chap with a kitchen. It s the only cookbook I have come across that has a quote from The Godher - and that
sets the tone for the book. It s an unashamedly sexist wee tome but that sexism is laced with such wry humour that we
can t be offended. It offers food as a tool with which to go a-wooing. Nothing too adventurous, but lots of standards
including breakfast recipes for those mornings after the previous night s culinary triumphs. The dishes do have a blokey
bias but that will be the appeal. Bread from this book is liable to sound a bit more achievable than a brioche from
any other cookbook. A simple, quick and easy preparation which gives six servings. It could become a favourite
accompaniment to the Beef Stew or even the Beef and Chilli. Perhaps you might not be hearing I gotta stay home
tonight to ice some cupcakes but Gotta get home to finish the Jambalaya before me mates come over could well be on the
cards. Men who can cook will be popular with both their football buddies and the cheer-leaders. Recipes Every Man Should
Know is a funny but practical book. I wouldn t expect a woman to be giving this to the man in her life but a thoughtful
sister might give it as a gift to her still-single brother. A guy would consider this as a birthday gift for a pal who
is still lonesome, and there are many men who might feel this volume would be a solid investment for their own future.
Perhaps it could be subtitled: The way to a woman s heart , or Dress the salad to impress , or Baking for the boss .
Recipes Every Man Should Know is an amusing read, but the recipes are truly made for the novice cook. Nothing frilly and
complicated, although it does offer a Lobster dish for that special fancy dinner. A great stocking-filler for the
holidays, and a change from socks. --Mostly food journal, Sept, 2010
This invaluable little book lists over fifty recipies to get men started in the kitchen. Written with the same 'tongue
firmly in cheek' style as Jokes Every Man Should Know and Stuff Every Man Should Know comes another popular best-selling
book addressing a popular 'can't' do for millions of Men: cooking. A step-by-step guide for men who don't often, or
ever, cook, this book taking them through all the steps needed to produce great, tasty, rewarding, edible, Man food for
Men! Learn all the essential jargon of the kitchen; 'simmer', 'dredging' and 'folding' read about 'ingredients',
'menus', 'full instructions' and that word that covers all things from the bedroom to footie: 'technique'! This book
teaches men how to prepare, cook and serve real, no-nonsense 'Man' food, making any male cook irresistible to women.
It's worth reading it just for that! Now you'll be able to feed your kids, impress your wife - --moan about men,
November, 2010
includes everything from eight classic sandwiches to the classic steak (all good, hearty food) ...Classic Car World,
December, 2010....This simple and cute little recipe book is hardly bigger than an iPhone and easily fits into your back
pocket 'so you ll never ever need to write a grocery list again.' In spite of its tiny size, it is filled with simple
and easy recipes that a non-cook can learn to prepare effortlessly. Most recipes use few ingredients though the authors
venture into slightly challenging ones, too (sexy strawberry zabaglione, mom s all-purpose chocolate cake). Though small
in size, the fonts are large enough to provide no difficulty to even a recently widowed 80-year old. The title refers to
what Every Man Should Know but the book is equally suitable for a woman or young adult beginner cook.Good, but brief,
recipe headings, clearly stated prep time and number of servings all help the cook to decide on a recipe. There are no
illustrations except for simple drawings of equipment a beginning cook needs, and a very helpful introductory section
adds to its value. Although it lacks an index, the list of content is detailed enough that no one will miss it. This is
a perfect book for new cooks and may also be a nice gift item....Sacramento book review, Nov, 2010....For those hungry
guys out there, this little black book has everything a man needs to get cracking in the kitchen; Hearty Breakfast
Classics, Sandwiches, Burgers & Snacks, Meat & Potato Dinners, , Bacon & Bar Food and to keep the women in his life
happy, Chocolate, Cheesecake & more.Don't let first impressions be deceptive, although classed as a novelty book to
placed in the humour section, it is actually very useful. Not only a man wanting to impress his partner, would benefit,
but I could see it being an invaluable asset to a student living away from home too. A perfect pocket companion for a
would be cooking master....Cheekyspouse, Nov, 2010....This little, hardcover, black book details a number of recipes
that... well, every man should know. You'll find manly breakfasts like Sausage and Egg Breakfast Hash, gut-filling
dinners like Jumbalaya, and lots of bacon-spiked foods, including guacamole and brownies!...foodblogga!Nov, 2010...This
is a perfect gift for a college graduate, single guy or any guy who wants to learn how to cook. I like the book too! You
could whip up a killer Super party with the , Bacon and Bar chapter. Think Bacon Guacamole! --la Jolla mom,
Nov, 2010
In the same vein as Jokes Every Man Should Know and Stuff Every Man Should Know comes another popular, best-selling
book, addressing a popular can t do for millions of Men: cooking. This is a step-by-step guide for men who don t often,
or ever, cook, and takes them through all the steps needed to produce great, tasty, rewarding, edible, Man food for Men!
From listing kitchen tools to cooking terms simmer, dredging, folding, puree clearly explained ingredients, menus, full
instructions and techniques this teaches men how to prepare, cook, and serve real, no-nonsense Man food. This book will
make any male cook irresistible to women, able to feed your kids, and impress your wife and girlfriend, feed your
friends whilst watching football, and cater to the primeval, basic instincts of red meat, fire, and knives! This covers
all the basics, from Coffee, Eggs and Breakfast Classics, Sandwiches, Burgers & Snacks, Meat & Potato Dinners, Bacon,
& Bar Food, Chocolate Cheesecake & More! You don t need to put on a frilly apron and whip up a quiche, as all the
recipes here are for solid, nourishing, sustaining meals and snacks: simply follow the instructions and you re there so
grab this great-value book and get cooking! This shows there is a wealth of easy-to-make snacks, meals, dishes for any
dad, student on their own for the first time, or simply for the man who doesn t or won t cook, making this a must-have
guide for any Man cooking Man food, their wives, girlfriends, children --moan about men, November, 2010
About the Author
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Susan Russo is a food writer based in San Diego. She writes for NPR's Kitchen Window and posts stories,
recipes, and photos on her popular food blog, Food Blogga.
