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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Specialties of the House: A Country Inn and Bed & Breakfast Cookbook Review

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(More customer reviews)This huge book is an excellent resource for location a B&B and is packed with over 900 delicious, time-tested recipes. From family favorites to international delights this book as something for everyone.
A vast array of recipes include French toast, pancakes, crepes, eggs, breads, cereals, cookies, cakes, pies, salads, soups, sauces, & beverages. Appetizers, fruits, vegetables, & main dishes are included as well.
Recipes are arranged by state and then by B&B. There is a brief description of each B&B along with contact information and one to four recipes. The index lists recipes both by title & food type making things easy to find.
Some of my favorite recipes include sourdough cinnamon waffles, cheese soda bread & orange fluff beverage. I also enjoyed the green chilies soufflé. My dinner guests loved . chicken casserole & the buttermilk pecan pie.

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Entertaining with Friends Cookbook Review

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(More customer reviews)I have bought this book and cooked many of the recipes,,,The desserts are especially wonderful. I absoutly loved the colorful pictures and the history of Children's Hospital. I have given this book as a gift to a least a dozen people, and they have all loved it.You will not be disappointed!!! I also read that all the money goes to the Children's Fund at the Children's Hospital..., just another reason to own this perfect cookbook.

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Lulu Powers Food to Flowers: Simple, Stylish Food for Easy Entertaining Review

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(More customer reviews)After throwing a successful get together this afternoon, I just had to write a review! I hosted my book club for lunch and made the Mini Wild Mushroom Risotto Cakes, Spinach & Asiago Cheese Sandwiches (kind of like mini grilled cheeses -I added prosciutto to mine) and the Grilled Citrus Chicken and Brown Rice Salad and I couldn't believe how much my hard-to-impress girlfriends just raved about the food -everything was so flavorful and yummy and was beyond simple to make. I bought the book after seeing Lulu on the Today show and I'm so happy that I did -she has lots of great ideas that are so simple to execute but your guests will think you were slaving away all day. Her style is really approachable and I really like that she encourages you to use what you have and make every recipe your own -it's not about being perfect like Martha, it's about being able to have memorable moments with your guests. Lulu has lots of stories about her family and friends in the book and reading it makes you feel like she's one of your girlfriends letting you in on the secrets of being an excellent host. The book is full of beautifully styled photographs and many clever tips -I love her suggestion of making your own specialty ice cubes with fresh fruit and herbs on page 79 -something so simple makes even basic sparkling water feel special. I can't say enough how much I've enjoyed this cookbook so far and I just can't wait to try some of the other recipes! This is definitely going to be my go-to gift for Mother's Day, birthdays and engagements. Buy this book, you won't be disappointed!!

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ExtraVeganZa: Original Recipes from Phoenix Organic Farm Review

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(More customer reviews)I know, you're wondering about whether you should get this book, since it doesn't have many reviews yet and this is the first one. But let me tell you, I have over 150 cookbooks, and this one ranks in the best of them. It doesn't matter if you are a vegan, omnivore, or lacto-ovo-vegetarian - you will enjoy these recipes if you like vegetables, healthy grains, nuts, and legumes, the occasional sweet, and new and inventive ways to cook your favorite foods. Vegan foods, luckily, can be eaten by anyone - so just kick back and enjoy; this book makes it especially easy. Some recipes are wheat-free and others, like the vegetable mochi casserole, are gluten-free. The casserole is delicious, and the lemon sesame kale is my new favorite way to eat it. The Thai noodle salad is one of the best Thai dishes I have ever made. My boyfriend and I have greatly enjoyed these recipes, and I am confident you will, too.

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Elevate your vegan palate to the sumptuous level!

ExtraVeganZa is an exquisite compilation of recipes that push the boundaries of vegan cuisine. The book presents over 250 tantalizing savory and sweet vegan recipes, including:

Appetizers, spreads, snacks and dips
Soups, salads, dressings, toppings and sauces
Rice, grains and legumes
Main dishes, side dishes, casseroles and pastas
Breakfasts, buns and breads
Cakes, icings and glazes
Pies, pie crusts and "cheesecakes"
Puddings, mousses and fruit gels
Cookies and squares
Sweet loaves, brownies, cobblers, crumbles and oddballs
Beverages and frozen treats



Adding unique flair, ExtraVeganZa highlights the elegant presentation of dishes using edible flowers and fresh herbs as garnishes, as well as natural foods as alternatives for food dyes, producing some rare colored treats for the eye. An edible flowers glossary and a special section on natural food dyes helps the reader experiment further.

Also unique is the philosophy of the book. An important milestone in vegan cuisine, it incorporates the larger scale vision of growing your own food or at least knowing where it comes from, and creating a more sustainable lifestyle. At the author's organic farm and B&B, they grow as much food as possible for themselves, their guests, farm workers and the local community.

Laura Matthias is a field biologist, B&B owner-operator, and organic farmer. A long-time vegan, she has researched the nutritional value of foods, worked in a vegan restaurant and cooked vegan food as a personal chef for clients with dietary sensitivities.

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Stonewall Kitchen Breakfast Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a cute little breakfast book and fantastic deal for the money. One of the nice things about this book is that there is a close-up photo for each recipe. This really helps with presentation sometimes. The recipes are all simple to make and rarely require hard-to-find ingredients.
I'm a big egg person so enjoyed many of these recipes such as Eggs Baked in Pancetta Cups and Provencal-Style Baked Eggs. And they have all the standard egg dishes too such as Scrambles, Omelets, , Frittatas, Benedicts, Huevos Rancheros, and Quiches, but each with nice new twist (e.g., Lobster with your Benes). There are also great tips on the basics of making omelets, poaching eggs, etc.
There are chapters with recipes for scones, muffins, coffee cake, granola, french toast, pancakes, fruit dishes, drinks, etc. And there even is a chapter on side dishes to accompany the main courses. I recently tried the Breakfast Corn Fritters, which is a variation on the pancakes and just loved them. It really is a complete breakfast book worth owning if you're a big breakfast fan like me.

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Wake up and smell the coffee with this collection of breakfast recipes from the folks at Stonewall Kitchen. Those onthe go can grab a Coffee Cake Buttermilk Muffin and head right out the door. For a delicious lazy Sunday afternoonbrunch with friends, serve up a Stonewall Bloody for each guest, followed by Open-Face Breakfast Sandwiches with Pequilla Peppers, and Brown Sugar-Glazed Bacon. With helpful hints for poaching eggs, setting up a yogurt bar, and flipping perfect pancakes, this is a must-have for breakfast lovers everywhere!

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The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion Review

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(More customer reviews)Some background - This past mid-April, my husband and I attended the 5-Day McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, CA. Colleen was there as one of the chefs giving a cooking demo/lesson to help us learn how to cook food for our new healthy diet. My husband has always been an omnivore and swore he would never give up meat (but he was willing to attend the 5-day session with me). I have been what I call a fat 'imperfect vegan' for over 20 years (cheese, butter and oil were my vices). Enter Colleen. She prepared a few dishes out of this new book and passed around servings for us to eat. My hubby said: Babe, if we can eat like this all the time, I'll never miss the meat. And I agreed. We adopted a lowfat vegan diet that week, and have not looked back. I have cooked several of the recipes that Colleen gave us that week (all from the book) and they are all yummy. I have ordered the book because I want more. Colleen, I hope you are reading this: You are a wonderful, witty, talented chef. My husband and I loved your your cooking, and your wonderful sense of humor. Dr McDougall, Mary, Jeff, and Doug helped us adopt this new healthy diet, but you definitely sealed the deal. The 'No-queso Quesadillas' have been our go-to snack when we need a little something-something, now! Since April 15, I have effortlessly lost 15 lbs and my hubby has lost 12. Thank you SO much! We hope to see you again!

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"The Vegan Table leaves nothing to be desired—Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is the Martha Stewart of the movement!"—Rory Freedman, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Skinny Bitch

"It's delightful, it's delicious, it's a de-lovely book!"—Sarah Kramer, author of How It All Vegan (GoVegan.net)

"Within minutes of reading The Vegan Table, I was in my kitchen making one of Colleen's favorite recipes. My wife was amazed. This is a wonderful book that you will want to give to all your vegan and non-vegan friends!"—Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, bestselling author of When Elephants Weep and The Face on Your Plate: The Truth About Food

Entertain in Style—Vegan Style

The Vegan Table is your one-stop source for creating the perfect meal for your friends and family. Whether you're hosting an intimate gathering of friends or a large party with an open guest list, author Colleen Patrick-Goudreau, crowned the "Vegan Martha Stewart" by VegNews magazine, will answer your every entertaining need.

Inside you'll be treated to practically limitless recipe and menu ideas, making it easy to satisfy any and all palates and preferences. From romantic meals for two to formal dinners, casual gatherings, children's parties, and holiday feasts, you can keep the party going through every occasion and season.

Recipes include:

—Pumpkin Curry

—Roasted Red Pepper, Artichoke, and Pesto Sandwiches

—Creamy Macaroni and Cashew Cheese

—Elegantly Simple Stuffed Bell Peppers

—Pasta Primavera with Fresh Veggies and Herbs

—Tempeh and Eggplant Pot Pies

—African Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew

—Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples and Onions

—Spring Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce

—South of the Border Pizza

—Tofu Spinach Lasagna

—Blackberry Pecan Crisp

—Flourless Chocolate Tart

—Red Velvet Cake with Buttercream Frosting

Celebrate the joy of plant-based cuisine with The Vegan Table, your ultimate at-home dining and entertaining guide.

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Perfect Recipes for Having People Over Review

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(More customer reviews)Anderson's brief introduction emphasizes organization and planning, and the book's design is elegant - lots of full-page color pictures of finished dishes - and practical, with a tip guide at the bottom of each recipe.
She starts with the main course, grouped by occasion, from kitchen gatherings to barbecues, sit-down dinners and breakfast. "All the Rest" follows, from appetizers through dessert, including drinks and breads.
Anderson often offers a master recipe, which can be transformed with simple additions - quesadillas, for instance, or shish kebabs, which both come with a page of variations in spices and main ingredients. This is particularly true for the soups, like the Creamy Vegetable, which comes with 10 separate recipes and ideas for "hundreds" of variations.
Each recipe concludes with suggestions for when to serve and what to serve it with, variations, shortcuts, advance preparations and, my personal favorite, ideas for the leftovers.
For the dining room there's an Easy Baked Risotto which does away with much of the stirring and Beef Tenderloin with cracked pepper and a red wine pan sauce; more casual meals feature Oven-Barbecued Pork for sandwiches or carnitas and Lasagna made with both white and red sauce and no-boil noodles. Breakfast might be a savory baked strata, assembled the night before.
Side dishes are bright and imaginative, like Smoked Salmon and Watercress Salad with Red Onion-Caper Vinaigrette or Orange-Glazed Asparagus; desserts are simple and many are homey, like the Tender Yellow Cake and Five Variations. Drinks come by the pitcher.
There's nothing difficult here and there's plenty of range to suit every taste and every occasion. Anderson's fans ("The Perfect Recipe," "How to Cook Without a Book") will snap it up and anyone who entertains should find it a useful pleasure.
- Portsmouth Herald

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I'm Dreaming of a Chocolate Christmas Review

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(More customer reviews)Didn't think Marcel could top his last book, but I was wrong! Recipes run the gamut from easy to challenging with his usual well detailed and well written instructions. Love the comments in the chef's touch also. My only problem with the book is trying to decide which one to start with!! Excellent, and beautiful, book that will make a great Holiday gift.

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No one knows chocolate like Marcel Desaulniers, whose bestselling, award-winning books have made his name synonymous with luscious chocolate desserts. Now Desaulniers has created the ultimate holiday baking book for chocolate lovers everywhere, packed with full-color photography. The 72 chocolate treats and desserts you'll find inside are guaranteed to draw oohs and ahhs from your family and friends, and many are also straightforward to make—which means you'll have time to enjoy Christmas, too!

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