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RECOMMENDED
COOKBOOKS!
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This is a Great
Cookbook
November 18, 2005
Reviewer: Sally,
Tennessee
I really enjoy cooking, but sometimes the thought of being in
the kitchen for hours is a little too much to handle. Enter this fantastic
cookbook that contains delicious, healthy and super fast meals. To be able to
cook a good meal in the time it takes to defrost and cook a frozen entree in
the oven is a real treat.
All the dishes that I've prepared from this
cookbook have been extraordinary.
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You can tell that they are all well thought out in that they are very
tasteful and the tastes all compliment eachother instead of competing. (Thank
you Rachael for your Creamy Polenta and Bolognese Sauce!)
Probably my
favorite thing about this cookbook (besides the super fast meal prep) is the
inclusion of carbs. I know that everyone is saying no to carbs, but I just
can't say no altogether and finally someone (Rachael Ray) agrees with me: carbs
in moderation is OK. This is an all around great cookbook and I'm glad to have
it in my kitchen. |
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BEST for real life cooking!
Reviewer: Ginger,
NJ
I've used the CookN software for about 3 years now, and I have to say
it is the best! The technical support is fantastic -- yesterday's email
question was answered within an hour.
This software has WONDERFUL
recipes from the Current catalogs and calendars and other cookbooks, too. Real
food for real people! I've added tons of my own recipes and haven't had a
problem with incorporating them into meal plans and shopping lists.
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The software is organized as cookbooks and chapters, just like
the my books on a shelf with the added capability of searching across all or
some of them for ingredients I have on hand. I agree with the other reviewer
that the store categories were somewhat confusing, but it took all of 20
minutes to go in, edit all the categories changing them to aisle names in my
store, and now I can print out a shopping list in the order I walk around the
store. WOO HOO!!!!
I, too, have had the errors pop up where I had shut
down inappropriately and corrupted some index somewhere. But, by downloading
the latest updates (FREE!) and following the instructions on the website, I was
back up and running in less than 15 minutes with all my old recipes intact.
And, the new software promises this won't happen as much. As far as importing
recipes, there is a freeware program available (Meal Master) that lets you read
in MasterCook recipes from the internet and then you can upload them directly
into Cook N. I was able to load 2 or 3 cookbooks full last night, in about 10
minutes (a cookbook at a time). Not too shabby!!! All in all, this one does it
all. A glitch here and there maybe, but hey, I'm only human! :) |
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A must-have for every kitchen!
Reviewer:
Lisa, Massachusetts
I have always had a Betty Crocker cookbook around.
It was the first cookbook I took with me when I moved away from home, and it
still remains the first book I grab for if I have *any* questions about a
recipe I'm making. The book is great for cooks of all levels. It has a lot of
great introductory information - how do you boil an egg? What are the different
cuts of meat?
It provides a lot of easy recipes that taste delicious and
are nutritious as well.
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In addition, the book also eases you into many advanced recipes.
Looking to cook a Thanksgiving dinner for the relatives? Trying to make a
birthday dinner really special? This cookbook has the recipes for you, all easy
to understand and with gorgeous photos. This version is definitely an
improvement on previous versions as well. There is information on grilling and
vegetarian meals, something lacking in the last versions. They've also added in
a number of ethnic dishes that are quite tasty. If this book isn't on your
kitchen shelf, be sure to buy a copy!
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First Rate!!!
Reviewer: Jennifer A. Wickes "Food Writer"
Karri Ann Allrich has updated this book, and has changed the name to
"Cooking By The Seasons". I decided, after owning this original cookbook for 2
years, and after seeing the revised version, that I would write a revised
update of my book review, to remind people of what a great cookbook that exists
out there!
This cookbook is divided into seasons. When I first became
interested in eating with the seasons, I found this book to be an excellent
advantage to actually offer menus for each season. Within each season, is a
section for appetizers, main dishes, beverages and desserts. There are also
sample menus for gatherings.
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Despite the fact, I am not a vegetarian, I have enjoyed the
recipes from this book as part of a more healthy approach to eating. Also, some
of the main dishes can be utilized as a side dish for a meat-eater, or you can
add meat to most of those dishes. All the dishes are easy to prepare, and the
ingredients are easily found in any grocery store.
This cookbook does
contain a goddess twist. There are Celtic festivals to celebrate and ways to
honor a certain goddess with that dish. Even if you are not a Pagan, this book
is exciting because the Pagans are known for living at one with the Earth. So,
who better to find out what's in seasons and what meals to eat during that
season, than a Pagan!
Examples of some of the delicious dishes you too
can enjoy from this book are: Curried Stuffed Eggs, Golden Potato Soup, Roasted
Vegetable Lasagna, Summer Garden Couscous, Southwestern Polenta and Garden
Gazpacho.
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Easy Diabetic Cooking with 4 Ingredients
by Sally N.
Hunt
The smart, easy way to cook healthy. Diabetics have more food
choices than ever before, thanks to today's smart products. Now the author of
Easy Healthy Cooking with 4 Ingredients brings you more than 175 quick and easy
diabetic recipes that take the hassle out of meal preparation. You don't have
to give up taste and variety to eat right! Each recipe includes nutritional
analyses and diabetic exchanges. |
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Not Just for Vegetarians
Author: Geraldine Hartman
Reviewer:
Elaine (Regina, Saskatchewan)
I would just like to say that since trying
some recipes in this book, the food has become much more tastefull.
One
recipe we tried was the Broccoli and Cheese Bake, my familly found this to be
very very good, another one I would like to mention is the Cheddar-Cheese
Muffins. |
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did not have the unbleached flour or the Sea Salt, I was worried they wouldn't
turn out, but I was wrong they were just scrumptious. There are many more
recipes that I am waiting to try, vegetarian or not. I would like to thank the
author for taking the time to publish a book that is good for
everyone. |
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