Modern Potluck
Kristin Donnelly
Modern
Potluck is full of fun and interesting recipes that could
definitely improve most “potluck meals”. I also think these
recipes could be used for any type of large or small gathering. One
good thing about the recipes is that they are already designed to
feed larger numbers. So you don't have to spend a lot of time trying
to figure out how to make enough for a crowd. I particularly like
that many of the recipes cater to vegetarians and are often gluten
free, which means if you want to make something that all your guests
will love you will not have to look far in this book for something
interesting.
I
especially appreciate the notes at the beginning regarding salting
and seasoning and how to find the best balance by seasoning a dish as
it is being prepared. The useful rules about a potluck dinner also
are full of common sense advice that one might tend to forget. For
example, if you are making a dish for a potluck meal held outside
your own home, you will need to think about how well the dish will
travel, or what additional supplies you might need to have on hand at
the time of serving the dish. Overall, I think this is a useful
cookbook for those who want to make something modern but not overly
complicated. The photos are appealing and the recipes are clear and
easy to follow. Some of my favorites dishes include, Indian-spiced
spinach yogurt dip, many bean salad, spiced carrot and goat cheese
strudel and the lemon-berry bundt cake. I could go on and on there
are so many good things in the book. Just keep in mind, the next time
you need to cook for a large group this is a book worth consulting.
Thanks
to Blogging for Books for allowing me to read this book in exchange
for an honest review.
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