The Frog Commissary Cookbook

by Steven Poses, Anne Clark, Becky Roller

Presents recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, poultry, meat, pasta, vegetables, sandwiches, and breakfast dishes.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food

272 pages, Paperback

First published September 11, 1985

Reviews

[Kari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best broccoli cheese soup ever.
Take that Panera.

[Robin Tobin (On the back porch reading) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love this classic cookbook. The carrot cake recipe is hands-down one of the best carrot cakes EVER!!!!

[Greta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice selection includes both easy to make + high maintence recipes.I have gotten raves for my spiced nuts,crab pasta with creamy tomato tarragon sauce, buckweat crepes with chicken and horseradish cream sauce, and an egg and spinach soufle roll which is beautiful. Strawberry tarts were intimidating..but easy to make and delicious and beautiful. Sometimes the authors add these pompous musings about the recipes and themselves that have an arrogant flair that I found annoying. However, I can't argue with the recipes... I'll take some literary arrogance... the recipes are well worth it.

[Melody · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have had the recipe for the Oatmeal Chocolate Chips cookies from the web for a very long time now and it is my go to hands down favorite cookie to date. Finally bought a copy of the cookbook that the recipe originated from and really enjoyed reading the story behind the Frog Commissary. Also the wonderful drawings throughout are at times comical.

Looking forward to making other recipes in the book and finding all new go to hands down favorite other dishes!

[Rambling Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Philly classic

[Sandra Noel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was asked if I'd be interested in reviewing this cookbook and, while I had to laugh at the name, I was more than willing to give it a shot. I had never heard of "The Frog Commissary Cookbook", though I see now that many consider it a classic. I have to say, I have really enjoyed it! I received it during the holiday season and since I couldn't find my old stand-by pecan pie recipe, I decided to use the recipe from this book. Wow! I'm so glad I did!! I have to say, this is one of the best pecan pie recipes I've ever used. I HIGHLY recommend it along with the Phyllo Packets with Spinach, Feta & Pine Nuts. Yum!! Make sure to try out the Mixed Vegetable Slaw and Brussel Sprouts with Bacon, Roasted Peppers & Balsamic Vinegar as well. I have to admit, I have not yet tried the Carrot Cake recipe, which I'm told is the best there is, but it is definitely on my "to-cook" list.

This is a great cookbook. Many recipes are unique and the layout is pretty nice. There are line drawing illustrations scattered throughout the book that add to the vintage cookbook look. I have to admit, some photos would be really nice. All-in-all, this is a really nice cookbook with interesting recipes, and I would definitely recommend to anyone to check it out.

I received a copy of this cookbook from Cammino Books for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

[Mike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sometimes a little fancy, but everything's great in here, and nothing's half-assed. Hands down, best carrot cake I've ever had.

[Rachael · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best carrot cake ever!!!

[Catherine Woodman · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this cookbook when I got it and have over the decades moved away from it, but on relooking at it, there is alot of great stuff here--and the mocha cake covered in whip cream is a common passover dessert

[Brynne Betz · Rating 5 out of 5]

my favorite cookbook by far...almost everything is delicious!

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite cookbooks. Several wonderful recipes that I use often.

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This cookbook a must . Was fortunate to have experienced these restaurant recipes in person !

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite cookbook.