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| Top Chef The Cookbook | 
| Author: The Creators Of Top Chef
Creator: Tom Colicchio
Brand: Chronicle Books
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
Buy New: $14.75
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Avg. Customer Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 8246
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.8
Dimensions (in): 10.3 x 8.6 x 1.1
MPN: 0811864305
ISBN: 0811864308
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5
EAN: 9780811865784
ASIN: 0811864308
Publication Date: March 20, 2008
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| Customer Reviews:
 A Cookbook for the Fans May 21, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Anybody who watches TopChef just once tends to get converted instantly into an ardent fan, and I am no exception. Having watched seasons one and
three, the behind the scenes portions of the books, which are many,
are a fluffy delight. My roommate and I had many a good chuckle
discussing the observations and interviews made in the book. Despite
being fairly lightweight in the sections of the book devoted to the
show, for the fan it makes great light entertainment.
The recipes themselves are clearly written, and span difficulties from
easy to advanced. For someone who hasn't watched the show, there
isn't much cohesion in terms of an overarching theme, other than
perhaps recipes you would find in bistros across America. For
the fan the recipes provide one more outlet to reminisce about the
show and try their hand at making dished that may have intrigued them.
Four stars as it will make Top Chef fans very happy, but it's
certainly not a 5 Star cookbook in scope or depth.
 Perfect Gift for Show Fans May 18, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Beautiful photos and great recipes but the real flavor in this cookbook is the inside info (like the answer to what caused that scar on Padma's arm), great pictures of the contestants (Harold is every bit as hot as Sam), to helpful hints and definitions ("What are black chicken and Geoduck?"), bios of the contestants, and of course the recipes I've been dying to try such as "Ilan's Fideos with Clams and Saffron" , "Dave's Truffle and Cognac Cream Macaroni and Cheese", and "Tiffani's Mirin-Glazed Sea Bass" to name just a few. If you love the show, this book is a treasure.
Tempting May 12, 2008
11 out of 12 found this review helpful
While the recipes are a major plus, original and at times most certainly not to be found anywhere else...this in itself is in keeping with the spirit of Top Chef, what truly adds the flavor and spice to the untraditional cookbook is the sidebars and stories centered around the series itself.
Even better it doesn't lean toward being mean. It is lightly gossipy while still maintaining its dignity.
Featuring some of the favorite winning recipes:
Elia's Breakfast, lunch, and dinner waffles
C.J's Crepes
Mia's Crabcake Benedict
Hung's Tuna Tartare
Lea Anne's Deep Fried Oysters
Dale's Seared Elk Loin
Tre's Bacon wrapped Shrimp
Harold's Duo of Beef
Too name a few.
It also features some major info/updates on the past contestants which is in my opinion the best part of the book...and short Bio Bites on just about every participant and past judges along with major info on Tom, Gail and Padma.
A must have for Top Chef addict and for those looking for some out of the box recipes you certainly can't go wrong.
Great show and wonderful recipes! May 5, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have been hooked on Top Chef since I stumbled across it during the second season. While I don't cook a lot, I LOVE to read cookbooks and this one is great! It entertainly chronicles each season of the TV show, as well as providing great photos of the challenges. Very creatively, the dust jacket is cloth, like a chef's apron! VERY clever.
 A catty good time... If you're not looking to cook May 4, 2008
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
As an MTV-style cat-fest, this book does well, touching on the rivalries, pretty faces, and nasty noises of all our favorite culinary impresarios over the last three years. Unfortunately, most of the recipes are about as untried and unworkable as they were on the show. One would almost have had to be to culinary school to follow many of the directions in the first place, and that still doesn't guarantee that the recipes will work. A.O.K. as a coffee table book, but be prepared to be inventive when you flop with every third dish!
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