Toll House Tried and True Recipes - Softcover

Wakefield, Ruth Graves

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486235602 ISBN 13: 9780486235608

Publisher: Dover Publications, 1977

Synopsis

Elevate your culinary skills with the iconic cookbook that birthed the original chocolate chip cookie recipe alongside hundreds of delectable dishes, from appetizers to desserts. Toll House Tried and True Recipes is an invaluable heirloom cookbook that promises to enrich the kitchens of both seasoned cooks and novices for generations to come.

For all cooks, this book is a true classic. It contains hundreds of interesting recipes along with hundreds of hints will make anything you prepare a success. The owner of the Toll House Restaurant in Whitman, Massachusetts, Ruth Wakefield offers here the most famous and successful tips and recipes which made her restaurant so renowned.
The author begins with the necessary information all good cooks need: helpful hints (dip peeled bananas in lemon juice to prevent discoloration, how to measure solid fat); equivalents and proportions; purchasing guide; timetable for roasting, broiling, boiling, oven steaming; care of your refrigerator and range, how to save fuel; table setting and service; challenging menus; inexpensive everyday meals; success with frozen desserts; and much, much more. There is also a "primer for brides," which contains 36 essential dishes for the new homemaker (from making hot or iced coffee to main courses, desserts, even champagne punch!)
Then come the mouth-watering recipes: hors d'oeuvres (cheese balls, caviar toast, stuffed mushroom caps, etc.), appetizers (fruit shrub, stuffed cantaloupe, oyster cocktail, etc.), soups, stews, and chowders (clam bisque, baked bean soup, lobster stew, clam chowder, croutons, croustades, etc.), bread (crumb bread, shredded wheat bread, Swedish tea ring, health bread, orange bread, etc.), meats and poultry (pot roast with vegetables, Neapolitan meatloaf, shepherd's pie, crown roast of pork, chicken divan, chicken terrapin, etc.), meat substitutes (goldenrod eggs, foamy omelets, cheese croquettes, noodle ring, etc.); seafood (baked halibut, salmon and rice delight, Toll House lobster, lobster imperial, etc.), vegetables, salads and dressing, desserts, all kinds of sauces, cakes and cookies, frosting and fillings, pastries and pies, candies, tea time sandwiches, relishes, and oddments.
The book concludes with sections on solving kitchen problems, how to cook for a hundred people, and a guide to purchasing, preserving, and canning jellies, jams, fruits, and vegetables.
 

• Discover hundreds of delectable recipes beyond the famous cookies. Explore appetizers, entrees, side dishes, desserts, and more from Ruth Wakefield's renowned Massachusetts Toll House restaurant.
• A Timeless Classic: With its easy-to-follow instructions, this cherished cookbook has endured for generations, offering a glimpse into mid-20th-century American cuisine.
• A culinary compendium: This comprehensive cookbook equips you with essential cooking knowledge, from helpful hints such as equivalents and proportions, substitutions, menu planning, time-saving tips, a comprehensive purchasing guide, and detailed timetables for various cooking methods.
• A Timeless Guide for New Home Cooks: The book features a special "primer for brides" section, offering 36 essential recipes for the beginner homemaker. It also includes advice on table setting, menu planning, and fuel-saving techniques.
• Delicious Inspiration for Every Occasion: Find recipes for every meal and occasion, from weeknight dinners to fancy feasts. Impress your guests with delectable dishes and create lasting memories around the table.
• Explore a vast collection of diverse recipes, including appetizers like cheese balls and caviar toast, main courses such as pot roast with vegetables and Neapolitan meatloaf, and desserts from frozen treats to decadent cakes and cookies.
• Enhance your culinary expertise withadditional sections on solving kitchen problems, cooking for large groups, and a complete guide to home preserving and canning, making this book an indispensable resource for every cook.
• The Perfect Gift:  Surprise the bakers and history buffs in your life with this irreplaceable cookbook, a cornerstone of American culinary heritage.

This treasured cookbook isn't just a collection of recipes, it's a window into the culinary history of America. Experience the timeless flavors and techniques that have shaped generations of home cooks in Ruth Wakefield's Toll House Tried and True Recipes.
 

Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 1977
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486235602
• ISBN 13: 9780486235608
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 384