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Beef: And Other Bovine Matters

Beef: And Other Bovine Matters
By John Torode

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Beef lovers everywhere will rely on the wide range of recipes that feature Americas favorite passion: beef! In this meaty book, the author gives us every which way to cook with beef, and the multitude of tasty, global recipes ranges from the staple pies and stews of peasant cooking to the melt-in-the mouth delicacies of haute cuisine. Torode also gives the history and importance of great and rare breeds, butchers recommended cuts, and true head-to-tail eating. With his passion for the subject, the recipes are straight from the heart -- down to earth, tasty, and easy to make, including roasts, steaks, and hamburgers, as well as Italian, French, and Thai specialties. Beef tells it how it is and is sure to become a trusty stalwart in the kitchen.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #552633 in Books
  • Published on: 2009-02-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 255 pages

Editorial Reviews

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"John Torode has just completed a pleasantly simple no-frills guide to beef that is just as accessible to Americans as it is to our British cousins. Informative without the snobbery, it is a real book with a purpose--explaining more about the great Bovine beast and making it easy for the layman to appreciate. It's amazing that it has taken so long for a comprehensive book to be published. Bravo John!" -- John Besh, Chef of Restaurant August, named Best Chef of the Southeast by the James Beard Foundation in 2006

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John Torode has taken a grand domestic beast (beef) and broken down the key elements to choosing, cutting and cooking it in the best possible ways. In Beef, John answers all your questions and then gently guides you through the techniques to render your beef dishes perfectly cooked. Using time-tested recipes from around the world, John easily turns a big subject into a fantastic collection of cookable dishes for your home.

"Few chefs know and love their beef like John Torode. Now he's written a book that cuts through the bull and gives home cooks the confidence to find the best beef and do it full justice in the kitchen. A rare book and very well done!"

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"John Torode's Beef makes learning about beef an enjoyable experience and cooking it the right way a lot easier. His humorous anecdotes and clear explanations ensure this special beast is cooked to perfect deliciousness every time."

Customer Reviews

Just a recipe collection2
For a book specialising on one ingredient (in this case beef) one should expect a bit more than a collection of recipes. I would have likes to see an insightful discussion of different cuts of beef, different breeds of cattle and how taste changes, different cuts in different countries, different aging and feeding practices, etc. The book has a couple of pages on these topic but they are very superficial.

There is nothing wrong with the recipes, but equally good recipes can be found in any general cookbook. So I cannot recommend this book. However, I would say it is a good present to a guy who doesn't like cooking but loves beef.

A winning presentation for any cookbook collection5
Jason Lowe's lovely color photos of completed dishes embellish BEEF AND OTHER BOVINE MATTERS, a meaty presentation from a chef and restaurateurs who provides not just a cookbook of beef dishes, but insights on the history and importance of beef cattle breeds and usage. From roasts and steaks to unusual dishes such as 'T-Bone Steak with Turnip and Mustard Gratin', this is a winning presentation for any cookbook collection.