The Big Fat Red Juicy Apple Cookbook Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this cute little recipe book. It makes a great bridal shower gift, along with some apple themed kitchen accessories. The recipes are not to fancy but are very delicious. You won't be disappointed.

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Rebecca Lang's Southern Entertaining for a New Generation Review

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(More customer reviews)I cannot say enough good things about this cookbook! Rebecca has created a series of wonderful recipes which are not only easy to prepare but absolutely delicious. Her menus for entertaining include a timeline for shopping, preparing the food, etc., which make this a wonderful guide to entertaining for young adults. This is a must have for all southern households!

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Thanks to Rebecca Lang's Southern Entertaining for a New Generation, you no longer have to be raised in the South to entertain your guests with the hospitality of a Southerner. Designed for her own generation's needs, this creative book on entertaining is packed with tips and hints for easier cooking, and timelines to simplify the process of entertaining. In short, it's about how to host parties with less stress while serving food as good as grandmother used to make. Unlike most books on entertaining, the chapters are organized by the time of day in which a party is scheduled. The recipes are easy enough for the novice cook, and timelines are included to make sure that all of the food will be ready at the appropriate time. Each step is listed by the exact time of day at which it should be done, even when to run the dishwasher. The chapters all contain three or four party themes, each with recipes, serving piece suggestions, detailed timelines, and grocery lists. Some recipes even list lighter ingredients that can be substituted for high-fat ones without compromising taste. Each menu also includes wine suggestions to lessen the stress of choosing wine, even suggesting which glass to use and what to do if the host doesnt have enough wine glasses. Because so many young adults lead busy lives, the menus also include shortcuts in case there isn't enough time to make the entire menu from scratch. One of the most helpful features of Rebecca Langs Southern Entertaining for a New Generation is that the book provides serving suggestions for younger cooks who don't yet own all the serving pieces they need. "There is no reason not to host a party because you dont have enough china," she insists. "You can still have a great time by using some of the fun, creative suggestions in this book."

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The Sweet Potato Lover's Cookbook: More than 100 ways to enjoy one of the world's healthiest foods Review

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(More customer reviews)These days, I think published cook books need better formatting and illustration in order to compete against the resources that are already available through an internet search. This nice little book on sweet potatoes would have benefited greatly from some color photographs - especially since it is basically a revised and updated edition of The Sweet Potato Cookbook. As it stands, the only color photos are on the front and back cover. If I were considering this book as a gift for someone - say for my diabetic father or anyone moving away from white potatoes for health reasons - I would be unhappy with this purchase. While it is full of recipes, it lacks visual appeal. There are a few drawn illustrations but they do little to educate or inspire, in my opinion.
The recipes range from super simple mashed sweet potatoes to exotic desserts like Lime Sweet Potato Chiffon Pie (boy, I sure would have loved to see what that looks like). There are small fact and history sections in the front that I found interesting. Such as putting cut sweet potatoes in salt water to keep them from browning. Recipes are divided up into the traditional categories: appetizers, beverages, soups, salads, breads, breakfasts, main dishes, side dishes, friendship recipes (recipes shared by friends)and some international selections in the Around the World chapter. There's a wide variety here to choose from and since I bought this for my own use, I am not unhappy with my purchase. It will benefit anyone who would like to learn more about cooking this super food - to include the traditional methods.
It should be noted that this is not a vegan, vegetarian or even a diabetic cook book. While some of the recipes certainly fall into those categories, others include items like milk, eggs, meat, bacon drippings, etc... Beyond including the sweet potato as an ingredient, the recipes have little else in common - no "theme" to offer those who have specific dietary requirements. The subtitle of the book is: "More than 100 ways to Enjoy One of the World's Healthiest Foods" - unfortunately, many of the recipes include decidedly unhealthy ingredients. While perhaps better for you than alternatives, Sweet Potato Doughnuts, for example, are still just deep fried dough. There's a little bit of everything in this collection.
A 3 star review doesn't mean this is a bad cook book. Amazon defines a 3 star review as "OK".

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Endless Mealtime Possibilities and Spectacular Flavors!

As every sweet potato lover knows, it's more than just a holiday side dish-it's one of the world's healthiest and most flavorful foods! In this unique collection bursting with over one hundred recipes, you'll find easy-to-make dishes that highlight the natural and delicious flavors of this versatile vegetable.

Enjoy sweet potatoes year-round with recipes for appetizers, soups, main courses, side dishes, and even breakfasts and desserts!

Tempt your taste buds with:

Orange Butter Sweet Potato Waffles
Andouille Sausage and Sweet Potato Soup
Sweet Potato Dumplings
Spiced Sweet Potato Chips
Candied Sweet Potatoes
Easy Caramel Sweet Potato Pie
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The Hempnut Cookbook: Tasty, Omega-Rich Meals from Hempseed Review

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(More customer reviews)From "The Vegan News", Autumn 2001:
Hempseed has been consumed by humans for over 5,000 years. The Hempnut Health and Cookbook details hempseed's history, its exceptional nutritional value, its medicinal properties and also briefly mentions some of hemp's other uses other than as a foodstuff. Hempnut is essentially shelled hempseed and is possibly the most nutritious plant food on earth. It can be used in many recipes as a replacement for nuts, soy products, grains or even eggs. The Hempnut Health and Cookbook contains 116 easily-prepared, mainly vegetarian recipes. About three quarters of which are either vegan or could be made vegan fairly easily by substituting maple syrup for honey and by replacing the dairy products with soya milk, soya yogurt and vegan cheese. The remaining recipes contain larger amounts of eggs and honey and would be more difficult to convert, especially for the new vegan. It does seem a shame though that we have to convert any of the recipes when the authors are themselves vegan! It's an American book, so oven temperatures are given in degrees F and ingredients are measured in cups.

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Hempseed is the amazing 5,000-year-old super food from China. The "original nutraceutical," it's high in essential fatty acids (EFAs), complete protein, and much more.It has a long history of use in the treatment of degenerative diseases, and hempseed oil, the single richest source of omega-3 and omega-6 EFAs.This is the most comprehensive look at this amazing ancient food, its history, nutritional benefits, and uses.Over 200 recipes showcase the versatility of hempseed in everything from beverages and sauces to main dishes and desserts.

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Entertaining for a Veggie Planet: 250 Down-to-Earth Recipes Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a delightful cookbook which will light up your taste buds as it takes you into uncharted territory in vegetarian cooking. As the primary cook in a vegetarian household, I often find myself at a loss for new ideas, or uninspired by the typical offerings of vegetarian cookbooks. This book changes all that - I now have a wide range of possibilities that excite me, turning a chore into a fun activity.
Full disclosure here: I tested many recipes during the development of this cookbook. But I knew nothing about Didi Emmons before this testing - and with three young kids and a demanding job, I had no interest when a mutual friend suggested I might enjoy testing recipes and providing feedback. I declined, but the message was lost and a recipe was sent to me. I decided I'd try just one (Chard and Eggplant Salad with Miso-Sesame Vinaigrette). When I put a forkful of the finished product into my mouth, I was shocked to discover how good it was. This was the first of what were to be repeated experiences of finding that, in Didi's recipes, the whole is often greater than the sum of the parts - and that surprisingly good and often completely unexpected synergies develop from her recipes.
After this first test, I was hooked. I tested approximately 30 recipes over the next six months. With few exceptions, the recipes were excellent. In a remarkable number of cases, they were sublime. The "Hip Dip" always goes fast at parties. It's an edamame (green soy bean), cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, etc. mixture with a fresh and wholesome flavor. It's perfect slathered on hearty bread and cut into small sandwiches. Other must-try recipes include: Crispy Rice Cakes on Spinach with Viet Red Pepper Sauce - as visually appealing as it is delicious. Root Stew with Millet Cakes - a perfect winter dish and the first time I've ever found a flavorful way to cook millet. The root stew is excellent on its own, but the addition of the millet cakes creates a wonderful fusion. Also, Crispy Bun (noodle) Tofu - an exquisite combination of cooked, fried noodles with a carrot, red cabbage slaw and a tangy mint/lime juice/garlic sauce - hearty yet light - and scrumptious. And Creamy Parsnip Soup with Horseradish - sweet, filling, and with a delicate bite. And if you're in search of the perfect brownie recipe, look no further. Stowe Brownies are exactly as described in the book - "rich and slightly gooey with a crisp, tender exterior".
This book is also fun to read. It is sprinkled throughout with stories and advice about entertaining, including laugh out loud material about Didi's family and neighbors (especially her parents at the holidays) and advice about such diverse topics as purchasing truffle oil (a must-have item, the wonders of which I discovered thanks to Didi); lighting the wrappers from Amaretti di Saronno crackers and watching them flame and lift off into the air (it really works and lights up a dull party); and how to clean your home in 30 minutes. There's also a comprehensive "friendly guide to unfamiliar ingredients" - with descriptions of ingredients and advice on where to locate them.
If you find that you're stuck when it comes to entertaining with vegetarian dishes, this is a great book to get you out of the doldrums.

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The Frugal Foodie Cookbook: 200 Gourmet Recipes for Any Budget Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this after flipping through it and falling in love with the concept. I love that the cost for the dish and cost per person is listed at the top of every page. I tried the Chicken with Figs and Rosemary Wine Sauce (fig season is here, and I wanted to take advantage while I could) and was very pleased with the dish. The recipe is simple to execute, but tasted like a gourmet meal. I can't wait to try many other recipes. This is definitely a keeper!

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Grilled Peach & Shrimp CrostiniColorful Risotto-Stuffed Peppers Butternut Squash & Apple SoupCooking great meals at home doesn?t have to cost a fortune. Written by two foodies who refused to let their eat-in kitchen or tiny budget disappoint their taste buds, this creative collection proves you don?t have to be wealthy to enjoy fine food! Alanna Kaufman and Alex Small, founders of the popular blog TwoFatAls.com, offer you 200 mouthwatering recipes that will please their palates and their pocketbooks, such as: Pomegranate Fig BitesBalsamic Grilled ArtichokesHoney-Thyme Pear & Goat Cheese Sandwiches Seared Tuna with Fennel Apricot Brandy-Baked French Toast, and more!Complete with tips on how to affordably stock and maintain a frugal pantry, as well as price breakdowns for each serving, this cookbook shows how to eat well?without breaking the bank!

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Better Baby Food: Your Essential Guide to Nutrition, Feeding & Cooking for Your Baby & Toddler Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this book hoping to get some good advice and/or structure as to what exact foods my son should start eating once he was 4-6 months old. I was very disappointed that there was only one chapter that dealt with this and even there it doesn't give you any advice as to what fruit/veggie you should start with once the time is right. I'll keep it for the recipies I can use later but a more accurate title would be "Better Toddler Food" because it seems to focus on the 1 year old and up food arena with the recipies, etc that take up the vast majority of space in the book.

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ENTERTAINING LIGHT AND EASY: LOWER FAT RECIPES FOR FESTIVE MEALS Review

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(More customer reviews)Until recently, I owned over 200 cookbooks, until I discovered this latest treasure. Now I only have two on my shelf - Entertaining Light and Easy - and a coveted antique cook book "The White House CookBook". I love Laurie's new book!!

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Panini Review

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(More customer reviews)Jo McAuley's PANINI surveys the grilled Italian sandwich which is becoming so popular in bistros and delis in North America. You'd think panini sounds too exotic to produce at home, but quite the opposite: McAuley demonstrates it's the perfect sanwich for producing in a home kitchen and packs her cookbook with recipes for vegetarian, meat, and even dessert sandwiches to prove it. Color photos face nearly every page and encourage cooks to sample.


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Santa's North Pole Cookbook: Classic Christmas Recipes from Saint Nicholas Himself Review

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(More customer reviews)Did you know there are no plums in plum pudding? And did you know that cherries originated in Cerise, Turkey around the time of Nicolas, born in the year 280? You can learn more about different food ingredients and how certain dishes came to be associated with Christmas, such as fruitcake cookies. This fun and easy to follow cookbook provides history lessons to impress your family and guests. The book provides recipes of dishes used to celebrate Christmas in many parts of the world and many are easy for family cooking time. So you can cook and learn about history at the same time!

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Martha Stewart's Cupcakes: 175 Inspired Ideas for Everyone's Favorite Treat Review

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(More customer reviews)i *love* Martha Stewart's cupcake book! for years i've been searching her web site for cupcake ideas for baby showers and my kids' birthday parties. this book is chock full of wonderfully creative cupcakes for all seasons, holidays and special occasions! i've already made the shark and beach parasol cupcakes for my son's ocean-themed birthday party and the beautiful buttercream chrysanthemum cupcakes for a baby shower. you may think you need some special talent to pull her creations off, but all you need is a little practice and patience! there is no way you can leaf through this book without getting inspired...and drooling! After 287 pages of pics of and recipes for mouth-watering cupcakes, she includes informative pages on tools for baking, how to prepare a piping bag, working with fondant and marzipan, pastry tips and even how to display your treats. my husband agrees that this was a wonderful investment since he's seen how many of her baking ideas have come to fruition in our home...plus he's hoping i make him those yummy tiramisu or choc. salted-caramel mini cupcakes for his birthday! ;) yummo! ENJOY!

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The perfect cupcake for every occasion.Swirled and sprinkled, dipped and glazed, or otherwise fancifully decorated, cupcakes are the treats that make everyone smile. They are the star attraction for special days, such as birthdays, showers, and holidays, as well as perfect everyday goodies. In Martha Stewart's Cupcakes, the editors of Martha Stewart Living share 175 ideas for simple to spectacular creations–with cakes, frostings, fillings, toppings, and embellishments that can be mixed and matched to produce just the right cupcake for any occasion. Alongside traditional favorites like yellow buttermilk cupcakes swirled with fluffy vanilla frosting and devil's food cupcakes crowned with rich, dark chocolate buttercream, there are also sweet surprises such as peanut butter and jelly cupcakes, dainty delights like tiny almond-cherry tea cakes, and festive showstoppers topped with marizpan ladybugs or candy clowns. The book features cupcakes for everyone, every season, and every event: Celebrations (monogram heart cupcakes perfect for an elegant wedding); Birthdays (starfish-on-the-beach cupcakes sure to be a hit at children's parties); Holidays (gumdrop candy ghouls and goblins ideal for Halloween revelers); and Any Day (red velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting for a picnic, or caramel-filled mini chocolate cakes for grown-up gatherings).In singular Martha Stewart style, the pages are both stunning in design–with a photograph of each finished treat–and brimming with helpful how-to information, from step-by-step photographs for decorating techniques to ideas for packaging and presenting your cupcakes. Whether for any day or special days, the treats in Martha Stewart's Cupcakes will delight one and all.From the Trade Paperback edition.--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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The Best of Mr. Food 15-Minute Favorites: "With Never any more than 15 minutes of hands-on prep time, you can have mouth-watering recipes to the table in no time flat 'OOH IT'S SO GOOD'" Review

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(More customer reviews)some very nice quick and easy recipes,well written.Good book for rushed week day cooking. All ingredients are easy to obtain, and with a little bit of tweaking , most of the dishes could be used for company meals.

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The Black Family Dinner Quilt Cookbook Review

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(More customer reviews)I've enjoyed owning The Black Family Reunion Cookbook for many years, not only for its excellent recipes but also for the many narratives.
Once again, the Council has issued a winner. The recipes I've tried out of this new book have worked as well as their original cookbook. Actually, I didn't notice that these recipes are supposed to be 'healthier' until I began to write this review!
I've particularly enjoyed the black-eyed pea soup, the mustard greens and potato soup, and the collard greens and turkey wings. The pound cake recipe is standard, but the pear upside-down cake is terrific. The banana oatmeal cookies will be a hit for you. The chicken broccoli casserole is yummy!
I could go on, but I'll just say that every recipe I've tried has worked well. This is good home-style cooking, nothing too fancy, and the recipes are well written.
However, it's the stories and parables running through the book that make it special. I've always been a fan of Ms. Bethune, and the narratives here about her are particularly enjoyable.
This book is not only excellent, but it's also an excellent buy!

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As a shared meal nourishes the body, so a quilt, passed from generation to generation, warms and nourishes the spirit. Both recipes and quilts preserve the culture and history of a people and their social, historic, and artistic connections to their past and their future. Celebrating both these traditions, The Black Family Dinner Quilt offers recipes based on both traditional and contemporary African-American cuisine with recipes full of down-home flavor but lower in fat, salt, and sugar. Southern Ham and Shrimp Soup, Country Chicken and Biscuits, Jamaican Pork, Creole Beans and Rice, Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, and even Bethune Sweet Potato Pie are just a few of the healthful and soul-satisfying dishes you'll find in these pages.

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Getting Thin and Loving Food: 200 Easy Recipes to Take You Where You Want to Be Review

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(More customer reviews)Kathleen is not only an excellent chef and host of a motivational Food Network show (Cooking Thin), but an inspiration. She has lost a lot of weight and kept it off. Her cookbooks aren't JUST cookbooks. In the first section of each book, she has a "heart-to-heart" with her readers about her philosophy on healthy eating and her own keys to weight loss.
I have lost 30 pounds so far using Chef Kathleen's warm yet no-nonsense philosophy. More importantly, I have maintained a healthy lifestyle (and my weight loss) for over 2 years now. If you want to get off that diet roller coaster once and for all and make changes you can live with for life, this book is for you.

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Essential Eating: A Cookbook: Discover How to Eat, Not Diet Review

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(More customer reviews)People spend most of their adult lives searching for the right program to lose weight. I was no different.
I had tried every diet imaginable. The "no carb diet", (my cholesterol jumped up 23 points), "pre-package food diet", ( I gained 8 lbs. as soon as I went back to normal eating), "liquid diet,(won't even address what happened with that diet). Anyway, you get the picture.
Then one day, a friend introduced "Essential Eating" to me. This book answered all my questions and provided me with the answers I needed to live healthy, lose 27 lbs. and keep it off.
This is a wonderful program with delicious and easy to make recipes. You cook with "real organic food".
And the best thing is that it is not a diet. It is a way of life. I no longer have digestive or health related problems and feel better than I have felt in ages.
Over 2 years ago, I dropped 2 dress sizes, I dine out, have dinner parties and haven't gained a pound back.
Thank Essential Eating for changing my life.

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Before chemically enhanced foods were introduced, most people enjoyed a healthy diet of organic foods. The body is able to detoxify and feel better if easy-to-digest foods are incorporated into the diet. This book outlines an eating lifestyle that enables the body to heal and maintain its ideal weight through proper digestion. In 350 great tasting recipes, easily digested foods are introduced and a stress-free body environment is created. Also included are health assessments, seasonal food and digestion charts, weekly menus, and shopping lists.

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Claire's Corner Copia Cookbook: 225 Homestyle Vegetarian Recipes from Claire's Family to Yours Review

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(More customer reviews)Visiting Claire's Corner Copia for lunch was always a treat when I was growing up in New Haven,so I was very excited when my mother gave me Claire's cookbook for Christmas 2 years ago. It did not disappoint. The recipes are delicious and easy to follow and many have an Italian flavor. I think the best recommendation I can give is that my meat-loving husband enjoys the meals I have prepared from this cookbook- his favorite is the Eggplant "Meatballs"- try them!

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A Taste of the Murphin Ridge Inn Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a fantastic cookbook from a fantastic place. In the cookbook, Sherry gives a little glimpse into what the inn and staff are like. You'll love the recipes. Make sure to make the Foggy Bottom Pancakes. Definitely go stay at the Inn if you have the opportunity.
Karen

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A Taste of the Murphin Ridge Inn offers more than 500 recipes that are as varied as the place itself. From Amish apple sugar cream pie to sun-dried tomato and asiago pasta with prawns, readers will find a stunning assortment of dishes and styles. Rounding out this mouth-watering collection are notes from the Murphin Ridge gardener who grows all the herbs and vegetables featured on the Murphin menu, as well as reflections on the seasons, the joys of running a bed and breakfast, and most of all, the beauty and glory of the surrounding landscape.

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