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In The Improvisational Cook,
Sally Schneider helps home cooks declare their independence from
recipes and set lists of ingredients and offers an
invitation to a fun,
more spontaneous way to cook with whatever is on hand. But
how do you
become an improvisational cook? Once you understand
how a basic technique or a recipe works, you can then begin
to improvise. Start with one of The Improvisational
Cook's
essential recipes, such as Caramelized Onions. A special
"Understanding" section follows, explaining the internal
"logic" of the
recipe and its creative possibilities. With that in mind, a
savory
onion jam; a real onion dip; a quick bruschetta topped with
the onions,
anchovies, and olives; or a rustic onion soup with dried porcini
mushrooms is just a step or two beyond. Sally's notated
improvisations
illustrate simple, clever approaches and can be followed as
is or used
as a jumping-off point. The possibilities are endless.
Slow-roast fish at 300 degrees, along with some cherry
tomatoes and
olives for a sauce. Prepare a savory lemon jam to go with
lamb or veal
chops, or turn it into a cake filling. Roast a whole lobster
instead of
a fish in a salt crust. Add minced rosemary or Earl Grey tea
to butter
cookie dough. Turn a brownie batter into an elegant
pepper-scented
chocolate cake. Sally gives you the know-how to
embellish,
adapt, change, alter, modify, and experiment in your cooking
with
plenty of encouragement and helpful information -- the tools and
insights you need to find your own voice and cook
improvi-sationally.
These include an exploration of the "inside" of
improvisation -- the
creative mind-set, where to find inspiration, how to deal
with the
unexpected, practical approaches to learning "what goes with
what,"
including a chart of classic flavor affinities, and tips on
organizing
your kitchen to make improvising easier, from long-keeping
pantry
staples to makeshift tools. Using The
Improvisational Cook,
you'll discover a way of cooking that's fun, unfussy, and truly
pleasurable. Everyday cooking can become creative every day.
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