Main, Jan. The best freezer cookbook; freezer friendly recipes, tips and techniques - Book Review

Kliatt, Jan, 2002 by Shirley Reis

Firefly, Robert Rose. 192p. illus. index. c2001. 0-7788-0034-2. $18.95. SA

How can you find out which foods freeze well and which ones don't? This comprehensive book provides information about various techniques of freezing fruit, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish and seafood. Over 100 specially selected recipes feature how to best utilize frozen ingredients to get the best possible results. Recipes feature some of Jan's favorites along with contributions from other cookbook authors. Each recipe features instructions for both freezing and thawing techniques. Recipes range from the basic to the sublime: Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles, Chicken Chili Casserole, Best Ever Meat Loaf, Beef Bourgignon, Broccoli Cheese Stuffed Potatoes, Swedish Tea Ring, Pesto Crousades. A special chapter featuring freezer essentials provides information about length of optimal freezer times, packaging for the freezer, how to care for your freezer, how to thaw various types of food, and other essential information to fully utilize your freezer. Hopefully this book will eliminate that frost-encrusted, unlabeled package that is typically found in the rear of most of our freezers! This is truly a "keeper" and sure to fly off the shelves. Shirley Reis, IMC Dir., Lake Shore M.S., Mequon, WI