3/31/2012

The "I Don't Know How to Cook" Book: 300 Great Recipes You Can't Mess Up Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I bought this book at a public book show put on by Scholastic outside a cafe where I sometimes eat lunch. I'm not unfamiliar with the kitchen and cooking, although I'm by no means a gourmet. But I've long been embarrassed by the fact that I just plain didn't know how to make a lot of "basic" items that...
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Bob's Red Mill Baking Book Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I use a lot of Bob's Red Mill products and have baked with whole grains for more than 25 years, so I was excited when this book was published. The format is easy to use and appealing, and the directions are clear,although there are no photographs or drawings.After a description of different kinds of...
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Cupcakes from the Primrose Bakery Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I baked the strawberry cupcakes right away and served them at my brother's wedding. They are fabulous! Recipes use good, natural ingredients...nothing artificial here. Simple and pretty designs for the cupcakes too.Click Here to see more reviews about: Cupcakes from the Primrose BakeryGet 32% OFFClick...
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3/30/2012

Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Lorna Sass's latest book, "Whole Grains Every Day, Every Way" is a real winner! I was privileged to test a few of Ms. Sass's recipes and was impressed with their robust flavors, aromas, and textures. Some folks are turned off by the idea that a recipe is "healthy," thinking that it means bland flavors...
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101 Cupcake, Cookie & Brownie Recipes (Gooseberry Patch) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I reviewed some of the recipes in this book on my blog at [...]My pre-teen son helped out in the kitchen and actually spent lots of time deciding which recipes to try. We both had fun making and baking. The recipes were well-written, the pictures were inspiring, and everything turned out great.Click...
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The Anti-Cancer Cookbook Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)It has long been known and clinically demonstrated that food has a direct link to health, and that some foods are not only nutritious for the human body, they are also medical and remedial. In "The Anti-Cancer Cookbook: How To Cut Your Risk With the Most Powerful, Cancer-Fighting Foods", Dr. Julia B....
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3/29/2012

Gluten-Free Baking with The Culinary Institute of America: 150 Flavorful Recipes from the World's Premier Culinary College Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Got this book last week. I am a '77 graduate of the CIA so had GREAT HOPES for this book. The gluten free information is great. The recipes we have tried so far, however, are pretty bad.Here's what we think about the specific recipes we have tried so far. Remember, our rating is based upon what we have...
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Dana Carpender's NEW Carb and Calorie Counter-Expanded, Revised, and Updated 4th Edition: Your Complete Guide to Total Carbs, Net Carbs, Calories, and More Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)She is the reigning queen of low-carb cuisine and for good reason-Dana Carpender knows her stuff when it comes to easily making a carbohydrate-restricted eating plan a part of a normal, everyday way of life. While the media and health pundits choose to denigrate low-carbohydrate nutrition for whatever...
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The 1500-Calorie-a-Day Cookbook Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Everything the first cookbook, The 1200-Calorie-a-Day Menu Cookbook : Quick and Easy Recipes for Delicious Low-fat Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners, and Desserts wanted to be and wasn't. Don't get me wrong; it was fine for its time. This book is just plain better. Updated recipes with 9 or fewer ingredients...
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3/28/2012

Fast Food Fix: 75+ Amazing Recipe Makeovers of Your Fast Food Restaurant Favorites Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I ordered this book after seeing an excerpt in Women's Health. I've been really surprised by the quality of the recipes (and the fat content and calories of the originals!) The first thing I made was the Big Mac sauce to dress up some burgers. It was yummy... and tasted just like the original. To be...
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The Preacher's Daughter (Annie's People #1) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)What can I say about this wonderful-gut book that hasn't already been said? I immediately felt absorbed into this community and into an emotional connection with the characters. The unlikely friendship and sisterly bonds between Annie and Louisa was so heartwarming! How could I not relate to Louisa and...
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The Star King Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)As a hopeless romantic about flying, I needed to check out the media buzz surrounding Susan Grant--an elite pilot (U.S. Air Force and now global 747s)who writes highly-original, exotic, and steamy adventures about aviatrix heroines.It's not just buzz. Grant is the real deal, and performs aerobatics of...
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3/27/2012

The Everything Cake Mix Cookbook (Everything (Cooking)) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I bought this book as a gift and she loves it.She even brought a piece of cake over for me to sample yum!!Click Here to see more reviews about: The Everything Cake Mix Cookbook (Everything (Cooking))Think of delicious Pumpkin Bread, Chocolate Hazelnut Cake, and Cheddar Herb Scones homemade from scratch....
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Quick Meals for Healthy Kids and Busy Parents: Wholesome Family Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less From Three Leading Child Nutrition Experts Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I must admit I'm a cook book junkie--always at the library and book stores looking for healthy, "kid-friendly" recipes. I purchased this book on a whim five years ago, and would rate it my all time favorite "family" cookbook. Recipes are in chapters: Soups, Chicken & Fish, Ground Beef (Turkey), Vegetables,...
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The Sneaky Chef: How to Cheat on Your Man (In the Kitchen): Hiding Healthy Foods in Hearty Meals Any Guy Will Love Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)OK-I'm not a big fan of most veggies....and the types of food I like best; burgers, wings and doughnuts aren't considered particularly healthy but taste great!So I was surprised to learn that my wife had been preparing some of my favorite meals with a slight twist with recipes from LaPine's new book....
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3/26/2012

The Stevia Cookbook: Cooking with Nature's Calorie-Free Sweetener Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I started using Stevia to reduce the amount of sugar and artificial sweeteners my family uses. It is fairly straight forward to replace sugar/Equal with Stevia in coffee, homemade salad dressings and sauces. But I was having lots of trouble with baked goods. So I THOUGHT one good cookbook could replace...
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Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)As a personal fitness trainer, I am always looking for common sense ways to explain proper nutrition to my clients. At first I bought this book for myself to help improve my running and get the most out of my workouts. What I found was a book that will not only help an athlete improve performance but...
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