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With four award-winning restaurants and one set to open in the Savoy in London, Michael Mina is a man with a mission: to bring the best flavor combinations to his diners. Mina knows that as a cook, you like to master one recipe or the way to prepare a main ingredient. But then you'd like to try different flavors with that ingredient. This book allows you to do this; then it offers three different ways to prepare it so you can add variety to your weekly menus. A Crispy Loin of Pork can be served with an Orange/Carrot flavor combination-i.e. Orange-Glazed Carrots, Kumquat Relish, and Carrot Risotto, an Apple/Sage combination, or a Tomato/Corn combination of accompaniments. Also included are classics from Mina's restaurants including: Maine Lobster Pot Pie, Whole Fried Chicken with Truffled Macaroni and Cheese, and for a comforting close to the meal: Root Beer Float with Warm Chcolate Chip Cookies.This book will cause a big buzz in the food world.
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Michael Mina is chef and owner of five restaurants in San Francisco and Las Vegas. He has won the 2002 James Beard Foundation award for Best Chef in California and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and the AAA Four Diamond Award.
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20 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Gorgeous Cookbook
1 Dec 2006
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This is really a beautiful book, whether you cook from it or just aspire to cook from it. Having enjoyed an incredible evening at Michael Mina's namesake restaurant in San Francisco's Union Square, I can say that this book captures the experience perfectly. Also, Mr. Mina shares not only his insight and thoughtful introductions with each section and recipe, he also discusses his journey to success, and includes his family and staff along the way.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Beautiful book, and great food, but not too practical
17 Sep 2008
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you've ever had the opportunity (or pocketbook) to dine in one of Michael Mina's restaurants, this book dissects some of their best dishes. I was eager to try some of them, but was a bit dismayed by the level of difficulty. I know, what was I thinking, right?
Most of the recipes require a lot of prep time as well as ingredients and techniques not familiar with the home cook ( I have yet to find a grocery store that carries truffles). If you are looking for something elegant that you can whip up in a flash you may want to look into a different book.
I did however, enjoy the book much more after dining in one of his restaurants. I actually received a signed copy of his book for free when I ordered the Chef's Tasting menu. Pretty cool, except that I paid over $400 for dinner for two!!!
My favorite is the lobster pot pie - to die for. I guess you could substitute some of the steps such as the handmade crust, or even rolling it over the pot, but then it would not be an authentic "Mina" experience. if you have the skills to master any of the dishes, you will definitely wow your guests.
As long as this book is not approached like a practical cookbook, you won't be disappointed.
Most of the recipes require a lot of prep time as well as ingredients and techniques not familiar with the home cook ( I have yet to find a grocery store that carries truffles). If you are looking for something elegant that you can whip up in a flash you may want to look into a different book.
I did however, enjoy the book much more after dining in one of his restaurants. I actually received a signed copy of his book for free when I ordered the Chef's Tasting menu. Pretty cool, except that I paid over $400 for dinner for two!!!
My favorite is the lobster pot pie - to die for. I guess you could substitute some of the steps such as the handmade crust, or even rolling it over the pot, but then it would not be an authentic "Mina" experience. if you have the skills to master any of the dishes, you will definitely wow your guests.
As long as this book is not approached like a practical cookbook, you won't be disappointed.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Great book for a budding Chef
18 Jan 2007
Format:Hardcover
This book is a very good book, but not for someone who wants to just throw something together quickly. It's got some very sophisticated recipes and some quite complicated. All-in-all, it's a very good book, but if you're a cook and not a chef; I would look for something a bit simpler to cook from. On the other hand, if you love to cook and impress, this is the book for you.
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