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54 of 54 people found the following review helpful:
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A springboard for your own culinary creativity!, February 22, 2003
This review is from: Crepes: Sweet & Savory Recipes for the Home Cook (Illustrated) (Paperback)
I love this cookbook! It's features a great assortment of both sweet and savory crepes. Some are a little too gourmet for my taste (I'm thinking of the Shrimp & Jicama crepes, specifically), but most are simple, easy and delicious. The best part about this cookbook is it quickly shows you how quick and versatile crepes are. They can be used like pancakes, like tortillas, and sometimes even like pasta (like with Spinach and Ricotta crepes....just like manicotti). It's easy to throw ice cream, fruit, or nuts into a crepe for an amazing dessert. Sure, the book shows you plenty of amazing recipes, but taking the basic ideas and coming up with your own creation is a snap. This is a marvelous book. Sure to make a crepe enthusiast out of you!
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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:
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lots of recipes, but you only need a couple, August 22, 2002
This review is from: Crepes: Sweet & Savory Recipes for the Home Cook (Illustrated) (Paperback)
I made crepes a couple times before, but they never came out well. After reading this, I made three perfect batches using the basic recipes. I like making a batch, then filling them with things and keeping them in the refrigerator for breakfasts. With the recipes and tips in this book, I haven't had a single problem.
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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
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Yes, you can make delicious crepes at home!, March 22, 2000
By A Customer
This review is from: Crepes: Sweet & Savory Recipes for the Home Cook (Illustrated) (Paperback)
This cookbook is an excellent introduction to making crêpes at home. I do not have a lot of cooking experience, but I was able to make delicious and nice-looking crepes on my first try by following the recipes in this book. The recipes are not difficult to follow, and they don't require exotic ingredients or special kitchen equipment. If you have a blender and a pan with a flat bottom, you can make crepes. I've tried several of the recipes (both sweet and savory) so far, and they are delicious. Instructions are also provided for reheating crepes, so you can make a big batch of them and then heat up a few whenever you want crepes in minutes. Also, this cookbook is thoughtfully designed to lie flat on your kitchen counter while you cook. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an introduction to making delicious crepes at home.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Book
This book is a great way to start making crepes. I got it for my daughter and she picked out a few recipes and started cooking. Good recipes, easy to follow.
Published 3 months ago by R. Cummins
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Easy, fast and delicious crepes
My kids are usually finicky and they are going crazy over these crepes.
Easy to make and delicious.
Published 21 months ago by N. Fogel
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GREAT!
I bought this for my daughter for Christmas along with a crepe maker. We've used it THREE times since Christmas...
Published on December 27, 2007 by J. Mundy
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Love this book!
I originally found this book at a library, but after checking it out over and over again -as I love it, I checked on Amazon and it was here!! Love it!
Published on August 26, 2007 by Shawn Marie Simmons
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Just what I was looking for...
I took a crepe making class just to learn the technique and take the fear out of crepe making. While I took away from that class a few recipes, none were interesting enough to...
Published on August 18, 2007 by M. Trail
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Excellent crepe overview
I opened the book, and made excellent crepes right away, within minutes. Can't do much better than that!
Published on May 6, 2007 by Christopher Peters
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent crepe recipes, fillings leave a little to be desired
The introduction to this book and the basic recipes for crepes are well worth its price. The crepes turn out tender and flavorful every time.
Published on March 15, 2007 by D. Smith
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Crepe Book Almost Useless
I was disappointed with the book because it is not for the average cook. Too many of the recipes have unusual ingredients, and they are not satisfactory for my needs.
Published on February 9, 2007 by Mike McNu
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Crepe Book
Great book for the new or old crepe cook. Good ideas, great recipies. Not just recipies for fancy stuff but for every day use.
Published on February 7, 2007 by Cynthia Robutka
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Versatile pancakes that do dinner, breakast or dessert
Brittany is the home of crepes, which until 100 years ago, were made exclusively of buckwheat. Buckwheat is a fruit, not a grain, related to rhubarb and sorrel and grows where...
Published on November 7, 2006 by Joanna Daneman
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