By Lynne Tolley and Pat Mitchamore
Published by Thomas Nelson
I am a passionate devotee of cookbooks. I have a whole bookcase devoted to them, in fact !
There was no doubt in my mind that I simply had to review a copy of Jack Daniel’s Spirit of Tennessee Cookbook. This 192 page cookbook has superb black and white and colour photographs scattered throughout, but most of the book is - as it should be – devoted to wonderful recipes from Tennessee.
The recipes cover a vast range from Drinks (these include non-alcoholic drinks) to Appetisers, Soups & Salads, Vegetables, Breads, Outdoor Cooking, Desserts, Cakes & Pies, and Accompaniments. They do NOT all include a shot of Jack Daniel’s !
Outdoor Cooking is a true delight, covering how to set up a Pit Barbecue and some stunning recipes to make. I was a little surprised to find that the main chapter including meat recipes has been entitled Entrees; I would love to know whether this was deliberate and done to reflect a specific Southern tradition ?
The recipes are all clear, concise and easy to follow, and only a few would be difficult to make here in the UK due to the ingredients. I’ve not seen Hominy grits or Marshmallow crème in any local shops here, though I am sure it would be possible to get them via the Internet.
I am so glad I requested this book, and would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for really unusual recipes for a special occasion. Happy Cooking !
NB: the cover of the edition I received is different from the one advertised on the Thomas Nelson website, presumably due to copyright/edition differences between USA and International editions.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com
Okay, apparently there may be a difference in terminology between the UK and the US.
ReplyDelete"Entree" here means the main course, which in practice is usually meat. What does it mean where you live?
Over here in Wales, an entree is basically a starter, not a main meal....thank you for the clarification , Anastasia!
ReplyDeleteYes, that would confuse me too. AIUI, an entree is so named because it is the entrance into the main course. Ahh well. :-)
ReplyDeleteI was given for my name day a recipe book with recipes by Levi Roots. I've seen him a few times on the television and some of the things he cooks remind me of my childhood. I hope to do something from the book for parish events, (which is, I'm sure part of the reason I was given the book :-D).
I like to read cookbooks too!
ReplyDeletemarshmallow creme is delicious. (i'm still blogging, though just by invite. Send me an email and I'll add you, if you choose.)