Cooking at Home With America's Test Kitchen (ISBN 0936184892)

Repeats:
As in most books from Cooksillustrated recipes already appeared in their other publications - nothing new!

A great book from ATK 2006!:
I have recently become an enthusiast of America's Test Kitchen and watch the show on a regular basis. The material is not 100% brand spanking new but meant to be a companion to what is done on TV, specifically the 2006 series (no not 2003 like one reviewer wrote). As it's a companion book, the sections are broken out by episode and not ingredient. There are several pages of explanation with each episode detailing the trials and tribulations undergone by the fabulous Test Kitchen staff. Some many not care that the ATK staff stumbled upon an old Julia Child method to draw moisture out of fish but I was fascinated. There are also lots of honest product reviews which is a refreshing change for those who watch the TV chefs and never get an actual glimpse of the products and brands used. I made a perfect Fish Meuniere with Browned Butter and Lemon the first time out with a perfect crunchy brown coating. A few other successful recipes was the Seared Tuna, Inexpensive Pan-Seared Steaks, and the Asparagus, Ham, and Gruyere Frittata. This book helps teach effective methods for better cooking. Not just how to follow directions but how to become a better chef.

Makes me feel like a chef on TV:
I made the "Pan-Seared Oven-Roasted Pork Tenderloin" with the Cherry Port Sauce. I impressed myself with my gourmet results. I even have tried the Cherry Port Sauce on some venison and the results were great. The book with recipes and reviews follow the programs very closely. The only small suggestion would be for more color pictures. There are some but a few more with the recipes would be better.

excellant teaching book:
If you are interested in why you do what you do to create a dish,this is the book for you. All of the recipes have been tested many times and in different ways before they are entered into the book.

Another Home Run by ATK:
I am a big fan of ATK and a subscriber of Cooks Illustrated and Cooks Country, but can't get enough of their cookbooks. This one has a nice selection of recipes from the show, the magazines and some of the other cookbooks. Their recipes never disappoint and I am anxious to try some of these recipes just as soon as the Christmas ham is gone.