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Name: The Pollan Family Table: The Best Recipes and Kitchen Wisdom for Delicious, Healthy Family Meals: Pollan, Corky, Pollan, Lori, Pollan, Dana, Pollan, Tracy, Pollan, Michael: 9781476746371: Amazon.com: Books
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A BookPage Best Cookbook of 2015

Winner of the Gourmand International Cookbook Award 2015, Best in the World, Best First Cookbook.

A gorgeous, fully illustrated collection of recipes, cooking techniques, and pantry wisdom for delicious, healthy, and harmonious family meals from the incredible Pollan family—with a foreword from Michael Pollan.

In The Pollan Family Table, Corky, Lori, Dana, and Tracy Pollan invite you into their warm, inspiring kitchens, sharing more than 100 of their family’s best recipes. For generations, the Pollans have used fresh, local ingredients to cook healthy, irresistible meals. Michael Pollan, whose bestselling books have changed our culture and the way we think about food, writes in his foreword about how the family meals he ate growing up shaped his worldview. This stunning and practical cookbook gives readers the tools they need to implement the Pollan food philosophy in their everyday lives and to make great, nourishing, delectable meals that bring families back to the table.

Standouts like Grand Marnier Citrus Roasted Chicken, Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Chips, and Key Lime Pie with Walnut Oatmeal Crust are easy to make yet sophisticated enough to dazzle family and friends. With hundreds of exquisite color photographs, The Pollan Family Table includes the Pollan’s top cooking tips and techniques, time-tested shortcuts, advice for those just starting out and market and pantry lists that make shopping for and preparing dinner stress-free. This instant kitchen classic will help readers create incredible meals and cultivate traditions that improve health, well-being, and family happiness.

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Guest Review of The Pollan Family Table by Michael J. Fox

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In the interest of full disclosure, you should know that the authors of The Pollan Family Table are my wife, Tracy Pollan; her sisters Lori and Dana; and my mother-in-law, Corky. My brother-in-law, Michael Pollan, the Carl Sagan of food, wrote the foreword. Spoiler alert: my review is a rave.

How could it not be? Notwithstanding the fact that I’d like to keep my place at that eponymous table—one that I’ve had the privilege to hold for some twenty-five years—I can honestly and enthusiastically report that this collection of recipes, reflections, and gorgeous color photographs is a thoughtfully conceived, beautifully realized, invaluable asset to any family making dinner plans. Moreover, it’s a paean to those moments, however brief or infrequent they may be, when we gather the people we love and share a meal.

So much can get in the way of preparing and convening for a regular family dinner. But this book offers solutions to those problems with simple recipes that cater to any taste or occasion, running the gamut from soup (Creamless Broccoli Soup with Whole Roasted Garlic and Frizzled Leeks) to nuts (Key Lime Pie with Walnut Oatmeal Crust).

And there is something in this book you will love, no matter your appetite or dietary restrictions. Even non-vegetarians will rejoice at what I believe to be the most perfect veggie burger on the planet, the Supreme Crispy Quinoa Vegetable Burger. Seafood lovers are well served here, too, with favorite recipes like Smoky Sautéed Shrimp. And just looking at the Citrus-Roasted Chicken with Grand Marnier triggers a Proustian flashback, bringing to mind not only the aroma and juicy, subtle flavor but also a cascade of memories, conversations, plans hatched, jokes and stories told and retold at family get-togethers. The familiar food and setting provide a continuum. Proust describes it as “Time regained.” Marty McFly might exclaim, “You built a time machine . . . out of a beef tenderloin?”

Every family’s story develops around its own table. You share the moments, both seminal and trivial, that over time become your life. For us, it’s a banquette in the breakfast nook of our New York apartment. In the chaotic process of raising four children, we have put in so much time around our own table—not only with meals but also with homework and art projects and games of Clue—that Tracy and I have had to reupholster the bench seats at least half a dozen times.

But the definitive PFT is the trestle table in the dining room of Corky and Stephen’s Connecticut home. As the family multiplied, there became less and less space for new spouses and their offspring and weekend guests, boyfriends, girlfriends, etc. Corky says that she and Stephen “were determined the family tradition would continue, with everyone able to sit together, rather than relegating the youngest to ‘the kids’ table.’ So ours became the ever-lengthening table.” When the table grew too large for the room, Corky and Stephen extended the house, knocking out a wall in the dining room to provide extra space for another half-dozen happy cousins.

So, yes, this is a book of delicious recipes, complete with pantry and market lists and tips on essential utensils and homespun advice; but what makes it compelling on the human level is its insistence that the family meal is not a thing of the past. The Pollan Family Table reassures that best intentions can be put into action and the results can enrich your family’s life in ways that are both harmonious and healthy. Corky, Lori, Tracy, and Dana share what they know so you can share with those you love. As I said, full disclosure: you knew it was going to be a rave because, after all . . . this is what my life tastes like.

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“This is the cookbook of everyone’s dreams! The Pollan women have written a collection of fresh, delicious recipes that will wow your guests but are simple enough for the busiest weeknight. If you love to find inspiration in cookbooks, you need this in your collection!” -- Ina Garten, author of the Barefoot Contessa cookbooks

“The Pollans have hit the ball out of the park with their first book, celebrating deliciously simple and poetically tasty food for my family (and everyone else's) to love every day. The shopping lists are easy and concise, the recipes simple and straightforward, and the photographs drive me insane with the urge to sprint first to the market and then to the kitchen and to start cooking right NOW. I simply cannot wait to cook from this book.” -- Mario Batali

“This wonderful book shows how good food, simply and seasonally prepared, has the power to bring the family back to the table—and keep them there! Fast food culture has disconnected us from something so basic to human nature, but when we encounter real and tasty food again, it’s like coming home." -- Alice Waters

"Tracy’s family set a place for me at the Pollan Family Table, over 25 years ago now. This gorgeous book brings to mind so many holiday meals and other family gatherings as well as countless smaller moments when we could have just had a meal on the fly but instead made time to sit together and share. This is what my life tastes like. Enjoy." -- Michael J. Fox

"An empowering book and practical guide for home cooks struggling to make healthy and fulfilling sit-down family meals. Showcasing the very best Pollan family recipes, these fresh ideas help families achieve the “Common Pot”—an ideal dynamic marked by communal cooking, eating, and laughing together around the family table...the Pollans find inspiration devising a new routine for the family sit-down meal." ― Publishers Weekly

“Agood place to start for young couples beginning to lay the foundations for their own 'family table' traditions.” ― Wall Street Journal

“Good,healthy food is definitely a family affair for the Pollan clan.” ― USA Today

“The ladies’ new cookbook, The Pollan Family Table, features time-honored recipes beloved by the entire clan, plus easy healthy takes on an array of classic dishes.” ― O, The Oprah Magazine

“...The Pollan Family Table, a cookbook filled with tried-and-true recipes... “ ― People Magazine

"[The Pollan Family Table] inspired by the Pollan tradition for eating fresh and local, shares more than 100 crowd-pleasing dinner dishes, desserts, and snacks the clan have traded among themselves for years." ― ELLE Magazine

"The Pollan Family Table is a bright and useful new volume for home cooks written by a mother and three daughters who have spent a lifetime making meals together." ― Architectural Digest

"Whether you’re feeding a crowd or just looking for culinary inspiration...The Pollan Family Table…offers more than 100 of the clan's favorite recipes, plus advise for newbies.” ― Shape Magazine

"Gathering the best of their kitchen wisdom, the women teamed up to share their no-fuss, stress-less ways for getting dinner on the table daily…plus 100 family-friendly recipes and the sweet stories behind them." ― Journal Sentinel

"Wonderful...The Pollan Family shares the traditions and recipes that bring them happily together." ― Coastal Living

“(One) of our favorite recently-published cookbooks.” ― Ediblefeast.com

“This instant kitchen classic will help readers create incredible meals and cultivate traditions that improve health, well-being, and family happiness.” ― Thedailymeal.com

“Everyday American home cooking…dishes rich in vegetables, whole grains, and beans, and lower in fat and processed ingredients.” ― Yahoo Food’s Cookbook of the Week

“Opening the cookbook by the ladies of the Pollan family actually feels like walking into their kitchen and pulling a chair up to the counter to watch how a family meal comes together.” ― mindbodygreen.com

“If you cherish family meals the way the Pollan family does, you're in for a treat. The Pollan Family Table reveals their best recipes for home-cooked and healthy family meals full of fresh and local ingredients.” ― Kitchendaily.com

"Packed with more than 110 healthy recipes, with the underlying philosophy that family dining reigns...pragmatic dishes, with advice peppered throughout." ― Booklist

“A collection of more than 100 favorite dishes with practical tips for stress-free dinners." ― Better Homes and Garden Magazine

"Lively and healthful...this collection of recipes will be a welcome addition to your repertoire." ― Jewish Forward

“The ease with which the Pollans approach the concept of family dinners is infectious.” ― Jewish Woman Magazine

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scribner
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 28, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1476746370
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1476746371
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.66 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.13 x 1.1 x 9.13 inches

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Corky Pollan
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Corky Pollan is an author and Huffington Post contributor. Her second book, Mostly Plants, was written with her daughters, Tracy, Lori and Dana Pollan. Her son, writer Michael Pollan, wrote the foreword. Corky also co-authored the multiple award winning cookbook, The Pollan Family Table. Awards include The Gourmand International Cookbook Award 2015, Best in the World, Best First Cookbook; BookPage Best Cookbook of 2015; Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Food & Cookbooks (2014). In addition, she is a recipient of the Global Green 2015 Sustainability in Food Award and has been on the "superstar panel of judges" for Edible Feast's Eddy Awards for three years running.
Corky Pollan has had a long and distinguished career in the magazine world, first as New York magazine’s Best Bets Editor (a position she held for 18 years) and later as style director of Gourmet. Corky has written for the New York Times’ dining section and the paper’s Well blog. She has covered entertaining for Coastal Living, contributed recipes to the Food Network, as well as to the Cooking Channel’s food blog. She is also the author of Shopping Manhattan, a guide to the city's best shops. Corky lives in Manhattan around the block from her daughters.
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Lori Pollan is an author and Huffington Post contributor. Her second book, Mostly Plants, was written with her sisters, Tracy and Dana Pollan, and her mother, Corky Pollan. Her brother, writer Michael Pollan, wrote the foreword. Lori also co-authored the multiple award winning cookbook, The Pollan Family Table. Awards include The Gourmand International Cookbook Award 2015, Best in the World, Best First Cookbook; BookPage Best Cookbook of 2015; Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Food & Cookbooks (2014). In addition, she is a recipient of the Global Green 2015 Sustainability in Food Award and has been on the “superstar panel of judges” for Edible Feast’s Eddy Awards for three years running.
Lori began her career in the health and fitness field 30 years ago. She cofounded the renowned Pollan-Austen Fitness Center where she developed and taught innovative exercise programs and co-created a series of workout videos. She has consulted on and designed exercise, nutrition, and recipe features for innumerable magazines, television programs, and newspapers. Lori holds an MBA in marketing and is also a certified Life Coach with a focus on health, wellness, and stress management. She lives in New York City with her fiancé and has three children. Visit the Pollan’s website at http://pollanfamilytable.com/
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Tracy Pollan is an Emmy award-nominated actress who has enjoyed a successful career in film, television, and on the Broadway stage. Tracy is an author and has written her second cookbook, Mostly Plants, with her sisters, Dana and Lori Pollan, and her mother, Corky Pollan. Her brother, writer Michael Pollan, wrote the foreword. Tracy also co-authored the multiple award-winning cookbook The Pollan Family Table. Awards include The Gourmand International Cookbook Award 2015, Best in the World, Best First Cookbook; BookPage Best Cookbook of 2015; Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Food & Cookbooks (2014). In addition, she is a recipient of the Global Green 2015 Sustainability in Food Award and has been on the "superstar panel of judges" for Edible Feast's Eddy Awards for three years running.
She lives in Manhattan with her husband, Michael J. Fox, and has four children. She has served on the board of the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research since its inception in 2000.Visit the Pollan's website at http://pollanfamilytable.com/
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Dana Pollan is an author and Huffington Post contributor. Her second book, Mostly Plants, was written with her sisters, Tracy and Lori Pollan, and her mother, Corky Pollan. Her brother, writer Michael Pollan, wrote the foreword. Dana also co-authored the multiple award winning cookbook The Pollan Family Table. Awards include The Gourmand International Cookbook Award 2015, Best in the World, Best First Cookbook; BookPage Best Cookbook of 2015; Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Food & Cookbooks (2014). In addition, she is a recipient of the Global Green 2015 Sustainability in Food Award and has been on the “superstar panel of judges” for Edible Feast’s Eddy Awards for three years running.
Dana began her career in the health and fitness field 30 years ago. She cofounded the renowned Pollan-Austen Fitness Center where she developed and taught innovative exercise programs and co-created a series of workout videos. She has consulted on and designed exercise, nutrition, and recipe features and has been profiled in major national magazines, television programs, and newspapers. She lives in New York City with her husband and has three children. Visit the Pollan’s website at http://pollanfamilytable.com/
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Customers love the cookbook's recipes, particularly praising the chocolate cream pie recipe and basic cooking tips. The book features full-color photographs and is practical and easy to follow, with family members sharing their stories and experiences. Customers appreciate that the recipes use ordinary ingredients that are easy to find, and one customer notes how the book helps improve one's attitude towards food.

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Customers love the recipes in this cookbook, finding them healthy, doable, and full of basic cooking tips, with one customer particularly praising the chocolate cream pie recipe.

"...The variety of dishes is perfect, the recipes are clear, and most, if not all, aren't terribly time consuming or complicated...." Read more

"...And, Essential Utensils, Culinary ABC's and Sage Advice sections arm you with all the confidence you'll need to dive into any of the recipes...." Read more

"This is a very comprehensive cookbook. It is loaded with recipes split into sections for poultry, meat, fish/seafood, vegetarian/meatless Mondays,..." Read more

"...Roast Chicken Dinner in One Hour; Crunchy Oven Fried Chicken; Parmesan Chicken Fontina; Spinach and Ricotta Malfatti; Creamy Spinach Pasta Alfredo..." Read more

44 customers mention "Photography"41 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the book's photography, which features lots of full-color photos and great illustrations, with one customer noting it's not gimmicky or trendy.

"...It ticks off all the boxes for me: beautiful pictures, nicely organized (thank you for the shopping lists!), recipes that are easy to follow...." Read more

"...The pictures are stunning and the layout is very easy to read. There are no hidden curve balls here my friends...." Read more

"...There are so many yummy looking photographs in the book, I am having trouble deciding what to make next!" Read more

"I wanted so much more from this book. It looks pretty, but it doesn’t deliver...." Read more

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Customers find the cookbook practical and easy to follow, describing it as a comprehensive family-written cookbook that is very manageable for anyone to use.

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"...This is a beautifully organized, very manageable cookbook for anyone to use-- it's actually the perfect holiday gift - I've already ordered 4 extra..." Read more

"...Since it is such a huge cookbook, this feature is so handy! Also, each recipe is tied to a family member in some way, usually with a story...." Read more

"...You will be so surprised at the simplicity of the dishes...." Read more

26 customers mention "Family involvement"23 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the book's focus on family, featuring charming stories and comments from family members, with one customer highlighting the wonderful variety of family favorites.

"...Yes, it's beautifully illustrated/put together and the family comments/stories are great, but it's not just another coffee table cookbook...." Read more

"...I love the philosophy behind the cooking - It's all about family and giving you tools to make healthy, homemade meals as simply as possible...." Read more

"...ingredients but healthy, fresh ingredients that everyone can can put together for delicious meals!..." Read more

"...family who has a deep appreciation and understanding for food + family in America...." Read more

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Customers find the book informative and appreciate its great tips, with one customer highlighting the helpful information about ingredients and another noting the Sage Advice sections.

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"...also love all the anecdotes that accompany the recipes....very inspiring for all ages....makes you appreciate the importance of family mealtime and..." Read more

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"...from what staples should be in your pantry to tools, equipment needed to tips &, shortcuts to recipes by categories, making it easy to follow!..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the book's approach to healthy eating, with one customer noting it appeals to all types of eaters, while another mentions it helps improve one's attitude towards food.

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"...philosophy behind the cooking - It's all about family and giving you tools to make healthy, homemade meals as simply as possible...." Read more

"...No exotic ingredients but healthy, fresh ingredients that everyone can can put together for delicious meals!..." Read more

"...As a busy mom of three, I need delicious, healthy, time tested recipes to start creating a family fable of food memories!..." Read more

11 customers mention "Ingredients"8 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate that the recipes use ordinary ingredients that are easy to find and shop for.

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"...The one disappointing thing is so many recipes call for all purpose flour--not exactly a healthy option but most can be easily adapted." Read more

"...like about is that these recipes are healthy yet made with ordinary ingredients you can easily find & many of which are probably in your own pantry!..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the stories in the book, with one mentioning its pix and pictures, while another appreciates its premise.

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"...That said, it's an informative book that has interesting little stories and can improve one's attitude about foods and their preparation and serving." Read more

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Mcearl12
This is no gimmick. It's "just" a seriously great cookbook!
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I don't know why there are so few reviews for this cookbook. It's gorgeous and smart and user-friendly. It ticks off all the boxes for me: beautiful pictures, nicely organized (thank you for the shopping lists!), recipes that are easy to follow. I love the premise, too. I was never a great or creative cook, but cook I did, and when my kids were growing up, we always ate dinner together, at the table. I think that's really important...and sadly missing for many families in this digital, 24/7 plugged in age.

The recipes I've tried so far have been unbelievably delicious (Hunter's Stew, Roast Chicken with Roasted Vegetables, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio, and my current favorite, the recipes for marinara sauce and mini turkey meatballs). I like that the recipes use so many basic, familiar, items, and yet the dishes themselves are not basic, they're divine.

This is a cookbook to put beside your old standby Better Homes and Garden and Good Housekeeping cookbooks. Yes, it's beautifully illustrated/put together and the family comments/stories are great, but it's not just another coffee table cookbook. This is a cookbook that you'll find yourself using again and again. The variety of dishes is perfect, the recipes are clear, and most, if not all, aren't terribly time consuming or complicated.

It's simply one of the best cookbooks out there. Period. Trust me. I have a collection that I've bought over the years because "maybe, someday"...and they always end up collecting dust.

Now that my kids are grown and on their own, I've been sort of "on strike" when it comes to cooking homemade meals for my husband and I. We eat out a lot. So when I tell you that I've already cooked five recipes since I got it January 29 (every one a winner!) understand that this is a huge stamp of approval. The Pollan Family Cookbook helped me find my kitchen again...and I'm so glad it did!

(Why are you still reading this review? Go buy the book!)

PS...The marinara sauce rivals what I've had at old, family-owned Italian restaurants. I kid you not.

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Shari L. Brooks
Simple, Delicious Recipes that Everyone Can Enjoy!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2014
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I have scores and scores of cookbooks on my shelves. As a food blogger, I'm always looking for that next best dish to try. Yet, I've found that many cookbooks don't sustain my interest. I might try one or two recipes from the book and then move on. When I received my copy of The Pollan Family Table, I was immediately drawn into the book.

The pictures are stunning and the layout is very easy to read. There are no hidden curve balls here my friends. I found myself thumbing through the ENTIRE cookbook in one sitting. By the end, I literally had post its on almost every page. This recipe book is not intimidating AT ALL. Every recipe is very doable for even the most novice cooks. I love that none of the sisters nor their mom are "professional chefs"--- that definitely took some of the initial intimidation away.

The book has a nice breadth of recipes that can appeal to all different types of eaters. I love that along the side of each recipe, there's a quick cheat sheet for the ingredients you need to purchase from the market and those that should come straight from your pantry. And, Essential Utensils, Culinary ABC's and Sage Advice sections arm you with all the confidence you'll need to dive into any of the recipes.

In just two weeks I've already made and mastered The Pollan Signature Salad, The Spanish Tortilla with Manchego , Paprika-Seared Shrimp, Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts and Dried Cranberries, Easy Chicken Parm with Fresh Moz. Oh, and did I say that my two kids (12 1/2 and 9 1/2) have eaten and LOVED each dish. They eat the Crispy Parmesan-Zucchini chips like they're potato chips--- they can't get enough.This is a beautifully organized, very manageable cookbook for anyone to use-- it's actually the perfect holiday gift - I've already ordered 4 extra copies to gift to friends and family.

You'll also love all the anecdotes that accompany the recipes....very inspiring for all ages....makes you appreciate the importance of family mealtime and the benefits that come from eating at a communal table. Well-done!

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Comprehensive cookbook
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2014
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This is a very comprehensive cookbook. It is loaded with recipes split into sections for poultry, meat, fish/seafood, vegetarian/meatless Mondays, pasta, soups/chili's, salads, veg/sides, dressings/condiments and desserts. It also has sections on ingredients and essential kitchen utensils as well as culinary definitions and advice from the authors.

The things I like about it are that the recipes are very good. They use real food ingredients and have a very chef-like feel to them. Also, they include a "from the market" and a "from the pantry" side box for every recipe which really makes it easy to shop for the ingredients. Another great feature in the kindle version is that at the beginning of each section is a list of the recipes for that section. If you just touch a recipe it sends you directly to it rather than having to flip through the whole book. Since it is such a huge cookbook, this feature is so handy! Also, each recipe is tied to a family member in some way, usually with a story. There are pictures of the whole family throughout the book too.

There was just one negative, which may not be a negative depending on the reader. IMO, the recipes are moderate to advanced. That is fine, but it makes it hard for me to have it as a go-to cookbook on busy weeknights. So far, I've been saving this for weekends so I haven't been able to try as many of the recipes as I wanted to yet. With some practice, I'm sure I will be able to do them better and faster, but I thought it was worth mentioning.

Overall, I really like this cookbook and recommend it!

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Andrea M.
An everyday cooking companion
Reviewed in Italy on April 18, 2019
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Great recipe book for everyday cooking. No strange ingradients, no complicated recipes. Everything is very well explained, starting from the shopping list, the needed ingredients, time needed and detailed instructions. Very nice pictures of many of the recipes too. Recommended.

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L Fox
A gorgeous family cookbook with a dash of memoirs.
Reviewed in Canada on November 18, 2014
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Beautiful cookbook with real food recipes that will appeal to experienced cooks but with detailed instructions, it's also perfect for the novice cook.

I enjoyed reading about the Pollan Family meals and how despite leading busy lives, they sat down together (at the family table) most evenings. An act that's been cultivated across their entire family for generations.

This hardcover cookbook is nicely laid out with bright beautiful food photographs of almost every recipe and lots of pictures of the Pollan family members. It has easy delectable real food recipes, pantry and utensil suggestions and cooking terms explained in everyday language. This cookbook is also full of valuable cooking tips. Most helpful to me... the "Pasta Rules" **hangs head in shame...turns out I was doing it all wrong**

First recipe on my must-make list, is Citrus-Roasted Chicken with Grand Marnier (page 29), that I plan to serve with plain roasted potatoes, as well as Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts and Dried Cranberries (page 245). Yum, I can hardly wait to sit down with The Hubs for that dinner!

The Pollan Family Table is not a fad cookbook. I do believe it has staying power. Much like my dog-eared 35-year-old copy of Betty Crocker's Cookbook, I predict that the recipes (and valuable cooking tips) in The Pollan Family Table will still be relevant years from now. This cookbook is one that will be handed down and used for generations.

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Carlos Rodriguez
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Reviewed in Mexico on August 23, 2016
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Soy fan de Michael Pollan así que compré este libro para la casa, no me arrepiento, mi mujer ha preparado algunos platillos y ha sido bastante agradable, al ser de otra región tendrás que improvisar ya que no todos los ingredientes se consiguen fácilmente, en lo personal me agrada porque te da la oportunidad de tomar las recetas como inspiración en lugar de seguirlas al pie.

Me encanta la sección donde te recomiendan que debes de tener siempre en la alacena.

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Maggie
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Reviewed in Japan on December 18, 2014
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Michael J. Foxの奥さんTracey Pollanとその姉妹達で書いた料理本。Tracey Pollanは結構好きな女優さんだったので購入してみました。家庭で簡単にできるオシャレ、ヘルシーなイタリアンですが、料理の数は少ないです。写真も全部の料理の写真がなかったのは残念です。
料理家であるお父さんの前書きが付いているのですが、これが全体のバランスからして長い！お父さん孝行のためにだしたのかしら、と疑ってしまいます。
また、料理に関するティップの章もありますが、お料理する大抵の日本人なら知ってる事が多いかな。でも中にはへーッと思う箇所もあったので、その点は評価できます。
それにしてもPollan家の女性たちは皆スタイルが良い！彼女達のような体型目指して日曜日オシャレなブランチやディナーをこの本見ながら作るのも一興かも。

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Reviewed in France on February 5, 2015
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Ma petite belle fille m'a demandé de lui offrir ce livre de recettes tout en anglais. Elle a été super contente de ce cadeau

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This is no gimmick. It's "just" a seriously great cookbook!

Simple, Delicious Recipes that Everyone Can Enjoy!

Comprehensive cookbook

An everyday cooking companion

A gorgeous family cookbook with a dash of memoirs.

Buen libro

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