The Uncommon Gourmet

By Ellen Helman

Book Overview

This is the original Ellen Helman cookbook. The philosophy of this book is that gourmet food need not be elaborate and difficult to make, but fresh, flavorful, and delicious. The preparations reflect... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898155193
• ISBN13: 9780898155198
• Release Date: February 1993
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.3" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

Best Cookbook To Own

Cooking is my main hobby and I collect cookbooks. This is by far my favorite and most used one. I turn to it time and again for the simple, yet extremely tasty recipes. It never ceases to amaze me that they all produce marvelous results. This is even more amazing given the wide variety of recipes from every type of cuisine. Easy to follow intructions and simple lay out add to this book's appeal. WHY IS THIS BOOK OUT OF PRINT?

Fabulous cookbook with loads of easy to make, elegant dishes

I love to cook and own many classic cookbooks, but there is none that I use more frequently than this one. The recipes are uncomplicated, yet delicious, and are suitable for both entertaining and every day meals. Unfortunately, after several years of continuous use, my book is falling apart! I hope the publisher reprints it soon, so that I can purchase a couple of spare copies!

My favorite cookbook by far.

I can rely on the Uncommon Gourmet to prepare impressive meals in little time. Most recipes require five to seven ingredients, which I usually have on hand. I've made quite a few meals that people keep requesting (such as the spinach, goat cheese and smoked salmon salad). I have seven friends who want this book. They think I'm holding out on them, so I'm amazed that this cookbook is out of print!

This is one of my absolute favorite cookbooks of all time.

The recipes in this cookbook are elegant and uncomplicated. I have never encountered another cookbook that balances simplicity so well with gourmet taste. I'm always recommending this book to people. I've made many of the recipes in the book and have not encountered any "duds."

This is the first book I turn to when looking for a recipe.

This is my favorite cookbook in my extensive cookbook collection. Every recipe has been fabulous. I have tried at least 60 recipes in the book and not one has failed. I have given or recomended this wonderful cookbook to many of my friends... and all of them love it, too. It should be a staple in every home cookbook library.I also just received new copies of this book from "Font and Center Press". The book is back in print!!! I needed a new one because mine was falling apart from overuse!! I continue to love this book!