title: All About Roasting: A New Approach to a Classic Art
author:  Molly Stevens 
description: Im delighted to see that Molly Stevens has come out with a book thats far ahead of the pack on the subject of roasting. The book is detailed yet succinct, complex yet simply explained and a must-have for any cooks library. Brava.<br /> - <strong>James Peterson, seven-time James Beard award winner</strong><br /><br />Molly Stevens is a professor of roasting and a hedonist at heart. Whether you are someone who takes visceral pleasure from the crackling sounds and intoxicating smells of a kitchen in which something is being roasted  or a culinary scientist who just wants to know how its done  you need to have this cookbook in your collection. I guarantee <em>All About Roasting</em> will become one of the most referred to books in my home; one my family will turn to when cooking for the holidays, Sunday night dinners, and whenever were looking for a good reason to open a bottle of wine.<br /> - <strong>Danny Meyer, author of ,<i>Setting the Table, The Transforming Power of Hospitality in Business</i></strong><br /><br />Roasting is my favorite kind of cooking. And <em>All About Roasting</em> is my favorite kind of book.<br /> - <strong>Nigella Lawson, author of <i>Nigella Fresh</i></strong><br /><br />Understanding fundamentals and basics is the foundation to great cooking. <em>All About Roasting</em> clearly demystifies this subject with solid information and easy-to-use recipes.<br /> - <strong>Brian Polcyn, coauthor of <i>Charcuterie</i> and chef/owner of Five Lakes Grill</strong><br /><br />Is there anything more comforting than roasting? In <em>All About Roasting</em> the indefatigable Molly Stevens brings finesse to an age-old art form. And, yes, in these pages it is an art. From hamburgers to grapes, oysters to pineapples, Stevens explains, illuminates, and refines roasting with all the grace and expertise of a master. Youll be happy you signed on as apprentice.<br /> - <strong>Dan Barber, Blue Hill</strong><br /><br />In Molly Stevenss outstanding book, successful roasting is explained at every stage. <em>All About Roasting</em> is destined to remain a keeper for years to come.<br /> - <strong>Paula Wolfert, author of <i>The Food of Morocco</i></strong><br /><br />For any cook who aspires to roast the perfect chicken, roast beef, or roast pork, <em>All About Roasting</em> is your guide. The information on how to choose the right cut to produce succulent and juicy results that we all aspire to achieve is invaluable.<br /> - <strong>Bruce Aidells, coauthor of <i>The Complete Meat Cookbook</i> and host of Good Cookin with Bruce Aidells</strong>
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  # Molly Make-Believe
  
  
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  Molly
  
  Make-Believe
  
  
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  Eleanor Hallowell Abbott
  
  
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  New York
  
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