625676 Sat Jun 06 12:19:51 -0700 2009 12 31 Home Cooking 0 4748404 Just got a 1-qt. ice cream maker, but am unhappy with the Ben & Jerry's ice cream book (they use egg yolks but don't cook them at all, and none of the flavors I've tried so far do not taste anything like what I can pick off the shelf). Anyone got any recommendations? (Extra points for including good sorbet recipes). Sat Jun 06 12:19:51 -0700 2009 322300 Michelly 1 4748530 I'm a fan of The Perfect Scoop, by David Lebovitz. Lots of great recipes for ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt, plus stuff to go with. It was a selection for the erstwhile dessert cookbook of the month project, so there are lots of reports. Here's the master thread (leading to other threads): http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/538600 Here are two other threads with lots of discussion: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/416279 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/536157 Sat Jun 06 13:28:52 -0700 2009 4748404 10074 Caitlin McGrath 2 4748581 I bought the Perfect Scoop after purchasing my Ice Cream Maker and it hasn't let me down since! Lebovitz includes a huge number of recipes for ice creams, sorbets and more. Really delicious and Lebovitz is always fun to read. Highly recommended book. Sat Jun 06 13:49:27 -0700 2009 4748530 75862 newfoodie 3 4748792 Me three! Great book. Although you may find that he does not cook his egg yolks either. I think he does suggest using pasteurized eggs, if you are leery of ... what is it? salmonella? Sat Jun 06 15:27:37 -0700 2009 4748581 78679 linengirl 4 4750613 A little. While my husband and I are great eggnog fans, I'd rather not serve uncooked egg to any of my 10-yr-old's friends in case they are overly sensitive. That's all I'd need; someone getting sick from something I made. Sun Jun 07 13:12:21 -0700 2009 4748792 322300 Michelly 5 4750684 I don't think this an issue at all with The Perfect Scoop. It's full of both eggless (Philadelphia-style) and cooked custard-style ice cream recipes. The few that might contain raw egg whites would be easy to skip. Sun Jun 07 13:44:56 -0700 2009 4750613 10074 Caitlin McGrath 6 4750812 Another vote for The Perfect Scoop! WON http://whatsonmyplate.wordpress.com Sun Jun 07 14:44:05 -0700 2009 4750684 92591 wontonfm 1 4749321 I don't own it, but have borrowed it from the library after someone paraphrased a recipe from it for me here: THE ULTIMATE FROZEN DESSERT BOOK by BRUCE WEINSTEIN Recently made orange julius sherbet from it, which was fantastic. Earlier this year, I made peanut butter gelato--divine! I need to get my own copy of this one. Edit: In fact, you can find both these recipes (paraphrased) here on CH if they're of interest and you can try 'em yourself. Peanut Butter Gelato: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/591675#4367254 Orange Amaretto Julius Sherbet: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/591675#4701091 And here's the book: http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Frozen-Dessert-Book-Semmifreddo/dp/0060597070 Sat Jun 06 19:47:56 -0700 2009 4748404 249664 kattyeyes 2 4749334 Complete title of the book is one of the things I like so much about it. Here ya go: The Ultimate Frozen Dessert Book: A Complete Guide to Gelato, Sherbert, Granita, and Semmifreddo, Plus Frozen Cakes, Pies, Mousses, Chiffon Cakes, and More With Hundreds of Ways to Customize Every Recipe to Your Own Taste Howzat? :) Sat Jun 06 19:55:56 -0700 2009 4749321 249664 kattyeyes 3 4750093 Thanks, I just ordered a used copy for $1.00! Sun Jun 07 08:56:49 -0700 2009 4749334 36312 HillJ 4 4750881 Can't miss! I should do the same! :) Sun Jun 07 15:11:01 -0700 2009 4750093 249664 kattyeyes 1 4751245 Another vote for The Perfect Scoop. His blog is also pretty great. Nigella Lawson's Forever Summer also has a good ice cream section, though it's a full course cookbook, not exclusively ice cream. Sun Jun 07 17:41:48 -0700 2009 4748404 179970 meleyna 1 4754458 Thanks to all! Will immediately order "The Perfect Scoop" and "Ultimate Frozen Desserts"! Mon Jun 08 16:58:01 -0700 2009 4748404 322300 Michelly