Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook — Illustrated Cookbook
Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook is an illustrated cookbook by Dorie Greenspan, built around practical recipes for everyday meals and more. Its described recipes use commonly available ingredients, offer substitutions and can suit different serving occasions and temperatures.
At a glance
- Recipes range from weeknight meals such as Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs to desserts such as Eton Mess.
- The listing describes practical recipes with supermarket, farmers’ market or pantry ingredients.
- Swaps and substitutions, plus options for serving dishes hot, cold or at room temperature, support flexible meal planning.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad mix of dishes, including mains, sides, appetisers and desserts.
- The described use of familiar ingredients and substitution suggestions can make recipes easier to adapt to what is on hand.
- Customer feedback praises the directions as easy to follow and not overly complex.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | HarperCollins US |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 6 October 2018 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 368 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0544826981 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0544826984 |
| Weight listed | 1.39 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21.59 x 2.9 x 24.77 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home cooks seeking an illustrated collection of practical recipes for everyday cooking and entertaining.
- Readers who value flexible serving ideas and recipes that include ingredient substitutions.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is strongly positive about recipe quality, accessible ingredients, easy-to-follow directions and food photography. For cooks looking for a practical book with flexible recipes, those reported strengths are relevant, though feedback does not establish that every recipe will suit every kitchen or taste.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the approachable directions and recipes that are not overly complex.
- Feedback highlights familiar ingredients, useful recipe background, appealing results and photography.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of recipes are included?
The listing mentions dishes such as Miso-Glazed Salmon, Sweet Chili Chicken Thighs, cod en papillote, cheese puffs and Eton Mess, spanning meals, appetisers and dessert.
Are the recipes described as adaptable?
Yes. The listing says they offer swaps and substitutions and that many dishes can be served in different roles or at different temperatures.
What is the listed edition and length?
The book is listed as an illustrated edition with 368 pages.
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