Product Description

Steak is synonymous with big flavor, but home cooks often dismiss it as "eating out" food on account of the expense and care it takes to prepare the perfect tenderloin or strip. In this substantive take on steak entrées, Cree LeFavour shares convenient recipes for all-American, bistro, Far East, and Latin meals that are big on taste, convenience, and value. Using fresh ingredients and a variety of methods--sautéing, roasting, broiling, grilling, braising, and wok-frying--these recipes teach novices as well as experienced cooks how to cook steaks well.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #325400 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-01
• Released on: 2008-04-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781580088909
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From Publishers Weekly
In this first effort, LeFavour begins by covering the basics, including a look at the various cuts, traditional methods of cooking and a list of kitchen essentials. Then she divides her entrees into four geo-flavorful chapters: American, Bistro, Latin and Far East. Porterhouse and T-bone steaks have their say, but LeFavour favors the less expensive cuts, especially skirt, hangar and flank. LeFavour's father owned several restaurants, and she learned through him that recipes are about entire meals, not individual items on a plate. Each of her 56 offerings is a complete pairing of meat plus side dishes. There is Hangar Steak with French Feta, Salsa Verde and Mint-Zucchini Pancakes, and variations on the traditional such as a Cuban-Style Seville Orange–Marinated Skirt Steak with Rum-Glazed Plantains and Black Beans. Her love of intense tastes is made clear via a Strip Steak with Roquefort Butter and a Rib Steak with Anchovy Butter. And a healthy admiration for fat permeates both her heavy cream–laden Mashed Potatoes, and Porn Corn, which consists of sweet corn kernels in a frying pan full of thick-cut bacon. While ingredient lists are easy to read, cooking instructions are crammed into dense paragraphs, which can sometimes interrupt an otherwise happy and carnivorous exploration (Apr.)
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Review
"What a bright, fresh look at steaks! It's great to seehow Cree puts a meal together and encourages home cooks to be more confident with their menu planning. These meals are approachable, tasty, and exciting combinations--the side dishes alone are worth the price of the book. Now I have to go into the kitchen and cook--she's made me hungry for a steak."
--Cindy Pawlcyn, chef/owner of Mustards Grill and author of Big Small Plates and Mustards Grill
 
"I've grilled tons of steaks in my life, but I learned many new ideas I can't wait to try from The New Steak. I appreciate Cree's no-nonsense, informative writing and her approach to look-ing at the whole plate, offering side dishes and condiments to match each delicious steak preparation."
--Bruce Aidells, author of The Complete Meat Cookbook
 
"If someday I get to choose my last meal, my dearest wish will be that Cree would cook it for me. And to be specific, I would ask her to cook one of those fabulous steak recipes of hers. Until that day comes, though, I get to savor this gorgeous, inspiring book."
--Elizabeth Gilbert, author of Eat, Pray, Love

From the Publisher
* A collection of 55 contemporary steak recipes paired with 90 flavor-packed side dishes for mouthwatering dinners.

Customer Reviews

Sizzling and fun.
I love this cookbook! It has great simple BBQ recipes and the Truck Tacos alone are worth the book. The recipes are not just steak, but great combinations of meat, starch and greens. Lots of meals for the summer and summer parties.

GREAT COOKBOOK!!!!!
I love this book!! The best part are all the side dishes -- it's so great to find something else to put on the plate besides a plain old baked potato and veggie. Some of them are simple and some are really exotic but so far they've all been spectacular!! I bought this book looking for ways to flavor up our weekend steak on the grill nights because my husband likes his steak cooked past well done. I didn't expect a "steak" book to include all these amazing side dishes. I love it, highly recommended!!!!!!

A Gem: The Best New Cookbook in a Long Time
This book is a gem, a collection of great offerings in a lovely package. The fine writing is a major treat, too. We've been giving Cree LeFavour's cookbook "The New Steak" to everyone for birthdays and other occasions. One friend announced that he had taken it to be to read before falling asleep, so that he could savor the recipes, enjoy the photos, appreciate the excellent writing and perhaps influence his dreams. For us, it's the best new cookbook in a very long time. We give it top marks.