I couldn’t think of a better start to this blog than a post about one of my favorite cookbooks, and definitely one of the most comprehensive cooking guides I’ve ever seen – The Joy of Cooking by Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, and Irma S. Rombauer.
The 1997 Joy of Cooking
This book is a great reference for any somewhat experienced home cook that wants to experiment with a diverse collection of recipes (the publishers say there are around 3,000). Two of my favorites are Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies and Dutch Baby Pancakes.
For the pancake, beat together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup milk, 1/8 – 1/4 cup sugar (depending on your taste), and 2 eggs. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a deep skillet and then pour in the batter. Cook on the stove for 1 minute before placing in a preheated 425 degree oven. In 12 – 15 minutes, enjoy the puffed and golden pancake with your favorite fruit preserves.
