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Welcoming Kitchen: 200 Delicious Allergen- & Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes reviewed by veganpiecrust(reviewed 22nd January 2012)This is a wonderful cookbook. The recipes are well tested and the reliability of recipes turning out as they should is excellent. The baking recipes... | |
The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century reviewed by Barbara(reviewed 22nd January 2012)I recently succumbed and bought this weighty tome. Despite a size that promises to be a how-to-cook cookbook, like Joy of Cooking, it is a very large... | |
Under The Lime Tree.Cook! reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 18th January 2012)I bought this book because I'd tried and very much liked one of the recipes that appeared in a local expat magazine. It's a thin, square, paperback, quite... | |
The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook reviewed by Milk_Maid(reviewed 10th January 2012)I am loving this cookbook, in large part because it has inspired me to cook! The recipes are clear and detailed, and I have yet to come to a "what does... | |
The Flavour Thesaurus reviewed by bunyip(reviewed 10th January 2012)This isn't really a cookbook. It contains very few recipes as such, but fairly bursts with suggestions and advice distilled not just from the author's... | |
Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 8th January 2012)This cookbook has a big collection of recipes. Its strength is the diversity of dishes covered, and I bought it mostly for its breakfast recipes (lots... | |
Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry reviewed by megaelim(reviewed 6th January 2012)This was my most used canning cookbook this season. I always came here first for inspiration - I just really like her flavor profiles - they're interesting,... | |
The Scandinavian Cookbook reviewed by cadfael(reviewed 28th December 2011)This is one of my favourite cookbooks. The photography inspires me to cook, and explore the cuisine and culture.
Technically it could be improved with... | |
River Cottage Everyday reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)I might have had bad luck with the recipes I chose, but they definitely weren't a success, and the instructions weren't that good either... | |
New Entertaining reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)This book has always scared me (why would I ever make so refined finger food for my student self?), and at the same time fascinated me (same reason). Now... | |
marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)This book has always scared me (why would I ever make so refined finger food for my student self?), and at the same time fascinated me (same reason). Now... | |
Modern Moroccan reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)A very good, very reliable cookbook on Moroccan food, with an interesting section on street food too. Looks very authentic. Absolutely recommended! | |
Tapas reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)This book is not identical to the other book called Tapas. A Culinary Journey of Discovery, written by the same author and published by the same publisher... | |
Tapas. A Culinary Journey of Discovery reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)This book is not identical to the other book called Tapas, written by the same author and published by the same publisher - more than slightly confusing,... | |
Quiches and Pastries: Le Cordon Bleu : Home Collection reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)Most recipes look like a lot of work, and the results of those I've tested so far weren't necessarily worth it. Not recommended. | |
Kürbis reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)A pity. It's a book published in a series by a well-known German publisher of cookbooks (actually the largest one, if I'm guessing right), it looks nice,... | |
All in One reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)One of those cheap 5-euro cookbooks you can pick up at kiosks and the like. Not too bad given the price, but you won't find anything special either. | |
The Scandinavian Cookbook reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)A really nice book, both visually and culinary, on a cuisine that isn't much in the spotlights. It's ordered by month, which makes chosing a recipe so... | |
The Pie and Pastry Bible reviewed by Peckish Sister(reviewed 25th December 2011)This is a great book for learning pastry technique. However, it is not a cookbook for you if you like to whip something together in 20 minutes. It is important... | |
Tender reviewed by bunyip(reviewed 20th December 2011)Two large and beautifully designed volumes, one for fruit and one for vegetables - but note that the recipes are by no means only vegetarion.
Slater... | |
Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 18th December 2011)The book is not only filled with delicious sounding southern recipes it also has gorgeous photos, as well as tips, hints, and stories from Sara. There... | |
Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 12th December 2011)Tupelo Honey Cafe is in Asheville, NC. My daughter and I had the pleasure of eating there a couple years ago when we attended the bread festival in Asheville.... | |
Quickies: Ten Quick Ways with Everyday Foods (Chatelaine Food Express Series , No 1) reviewed by Purrceyz(reviewed 4th December 2011)A very simple cookbook that lists common ingredients (ie carrots) and ten different ways to prepare them. The recipes are very simple and only use a few... | |
The Essential EatingWell Cookbook: Good Carbs, Good Fats, Great Flavors (Eating Well) reviewed by Purrceyz(reviewed 4th December 2011)The first, most comprehensive and best of the Eating Well Cookbooks. | |
Ripailles reviewed by friederike(reviewed 28th November 2011)It's a beautiful book with a lot of very witty illustrations about anything French - but unfortunately, to date most recipes have been disappointing. | |
Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday reviewed by Emszy(reviewed 28th November 2011)Is it reliable? Are the recipes well-tested? Remember, you can always edit or delete your review later. | |
Roast Chicken And Other Stories reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 20th November 2011)This is a fun cookbook to browse through, organized by ingredient, with whimsical illustrations. However, it's not so practical to cook from, at least... | |
Savory Baking reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 19th November 2011)This lovely cookbook features largely non-sweet baked products using a variety of different techniques.
Although I have prepared only one recipe, this... | |
The Pie and Pastry Bible reviewed by Whiskeyed(reviewed 17th November 2011)This is the book that taught me how to make a pie crust. Most of my previous attempts ended in failure. I was looking to learn how to make a crust that... | |
My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 13th November 2011)After Jim Lahey's no-knead bread recipe went viral, thanks to Mark Bittman and The New York Times, he wrote this cookbook around the recipe. The bread... | |
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook reviewed by bhnyc(reviewed 4th November 2011)I love Ina and cook her recipes more than those from any other cookbook. But...I have to say of her six books, this is actually my least favorite. While... | |
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 3rd November 2011)This is the first Barefoot Contessa cookbook that I've used, and I have to say I'm glad I did not purchase. The recipes are lovely, they seem to work,... | |
Slow Cooker Revolution reviewed by Peckish Sister(reviewed 2nd November 2011)So you don’t have a slow cooker? Even better, you can take advantage of their section on buying a slow cooker. I was chagrined to compare my two bargain... | |
The Bread Bible reviewed by Whiskeyed(reviewed 31st October 2011)This book started my bread baking and Rose Levy Beranbaum journey. I found it at the local bookstore and was immediately capitvated by her welcoming,... | |
Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 29th October 2011)This book has been in my home less than 24 hours and I love it already. It is truly the cookbook for all a cook's many moods.
Need something quick... | |
Slow Cooker Revolution reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 24th October 2011)When I first got this book, I flipped through the pages and I wasn't thrilled. I put it away, and forgot about it for several weeks. Last week, I revisited... | |
The Best Recipes of ShopRite's Culinary Workshop reviewed by Ilovecookbooks(reviewed 24th October 2011)Highly creative, usable recipes that work for both special occasions as well as everyday.
Bravo Chef Faith Alahverdian ! | |
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food reviewed by joeljkp(reviewed 23rd October 2011)For my vegetarian wife and my non-vegetarian self, this is our go-to daily cookbook. It's got a huge range of recipes, and the style is such that Bittman... | |
Pillsbury Best Desserts: More Than 350 Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchen reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 20th October 2011)Beautiful to look at, diverse recipes, and according to my mother (who has prepared many of the dishes), most dependable!
This dessert cookbook has chapters... | |
Lobster at Home reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 19th October 2011)This is a beautiful book, written for a niche market. The author, Jasper White, is a winner of the James Beard Award, and so I suspect that all the recipes... | |
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook reviewed by Peckish Sister(reviewed 19th October 2011)The book as advertised has mostly simple to prepare dishes that produce large quantities and are ideal for entertaining. Many are classic dishes that most... | |
Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers: Fresh Ideas for the Weeknight Table reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 16th October 2011)I'm loving this book. I've already made Nachos Grandes, Broccoli Slaw, Chipotle Scrambled Eggs, and just this morning, Poached Huevos Rancheros. I have... | |
The Homesick Texan Cookbook reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 8th October 2011)I have been following Lisa Fain's food blog for some time. One of my viewed recipes (from my own food blog) is her Tex-Mex Chili Gravy recipes. Not only... | |
Cook Like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons, and Culinary Secrets reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 8th October 2011)I have been a fan of Anne Burrell's, ever since I spotted her on Food Network as Mario Batali's Sous Chef. I've watched her pave her way to Chef Rock Star... | |
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook reviewed by bab56(reviewed 2nd October 2011)This is my first book by Ina Garten. I am happy to have it in my collection as it is a very nice cookbook with many good looking recipes that I look forward... | |
The Beginner's Guide to Preserving Food at Home: Easy Techniques for the Freshest Flavors in Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Relishes, Salsas, Sauces, and Frozen and Dried Fruits and Vegetables reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 1st October 2011)This is a very good reference book. It covers a diverse array of food preservation techniques, including drying, freezing, blanching, canning, making... | |
Urban Pantry: Tips and Recipes for a Thrifty, Sustainable and Seasonal Kitchen reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 29th September 2011)I bought this book on sale, and it shows. Of the three recipes I've tried so far, only one was really worth eating, and it was only so-so. The author over... | |
Mighty Spice Cookbook: Fast, Fresh and Vibrant Dishes Using No More Than 5 Spices for Each Recipe reviewed by BeckyL(reviewed 26th September 2011)I love this cookbook. The first weekend, I made three recipes and all came out fantastic. The instruction is easy and the dishes, while they may seem a... | |
Favorite Bread Machine Recipes (Magnetic Book) reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 19th September 2011)This tiny thing one was of my first ABM books, and the most used until I got German's The Big Book of Bread Machine Recipes. All the recipes here (supposedly,... | |
The Pasta Bible reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 19th September 2011)I thought I was buying the book by the same name, but different authors. HOWEVER, I am not disappointed in this book at all! The first few chapters gave... | |
The Pasta Bible: The Definitive Sourcebook, with over 1,000 Illustrations reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 18th September 2011)I am very selective on which cookbooks I'll buy, as my bookshelf space is limited. This is one of the most useful, and beautifully photographed books... | |
The River Cottage Fish Book reviewed by wester(reviewed 15th September 2011)This is much more than a good fish cookbook. It tells you all about all stages of getting a fish and cooking it. It tells you how to kill a fish, or how... | |
Ball Blue Book of Preserving reviewed by lemonadesandwich(reviewed 13th September 2011)If you are going to make jam, you need to have this. I'm new at jam making. I have some other books with more elaborate recipes, but I keep going back... | |
Marcella Cucina reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 13th September 2011)This was my first Hazan book (from either of them), and one of my favorites. The layout and lovely photos make it more approachable then Essentials of... | |
The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook: 101 Asian Recipes Simple Enough for Tonight's Dinner reviewed by Cheri(reviewed 13th September 2011) | |
Flavour First reviewed by friederike(reviewed 11th September 2011)I haven't prepared anything from this book yet, so of course I cannot say anything about the quality of the recipes - but I am very happy that I bought... | |
The Steamy Kitchen Cookbook: 101 Asian Recipes Simple Enough for Tonight's Dinner reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 11th September 2011)I purchased this cookbook, because I like to support Food Bloggers who have finally published their recipes. What I like about Jaden's photos, is that... | |
The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 11th September 2011)I bought this book a couple of years ago. A blogger had a weekly event where other bloggers would bake along with the book. I would marvel at the gorgeous... | |
Australian Seafood Users Manual reviewed by donalday(reviewed 11th September 2011)Is it reliable? Are the recipes well-tested? Remember, you can always edit or delete your review later. | |
Real Fast Food reviewed by friederike(reviewed 11th September 2011)I agree with the others that many of these recipes are rather ideas than true recipes, but sometimes, especially when in a rush, that's all I need anyway.... | |
The America's Test Kitchen Family Baking Book reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 10th September 2011)I'm a pretty experienced baker, but I am always up to learning new techniques. This cookbook is terrific for all levels. I love the step-by-step photography.... | |
Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 9th September 2011)I followed the steps, just as it is on their blog, exactly as written. I have the plastic buckets, drilled a hole on top, and this dough really comes together... | |
Cuisine At Home Volume 1 reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 9th September 2011)Every so often, I invest in buying older issues of Cuisine At Home. Apparently, this is the first volume circla 1999. LOVE this book! I look forward to... | |
The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 6th September 2011)I love David Lebovitz's recipes. I much prefer egg-custard based ice cream. I've made several of his recipes. Unfortunately, his salted Caramel Ice Cream... | |
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 5th September 2011)The Pioneer Woman Cooks was the first food blog that I stumbled across, several years ago. I was enchanted with Ree's story on how a city girl meets a... | |
Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 5th September 2011)Now that I'm indexing the recipes, I am realizing just how many of the recipes I've made. I love Ina Garten's recipes. They aren't complicated. Sure,... | |
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 5th September 2011)This is the first Ina Garten Cookbook that I've ever purchased. I love it, but now that I own all her recent ones...this one doesn't have quite the spectacular... | |
Nigella Kitchen: Recipes from the Heart of the Home reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 5th September 2011)I bought this book at a moment of "greed". Border's Books was closing for good and all books were 40% off. Most of the worthwhile cookbooks had been picked... | |
Rachael Ray's Look + Cook reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 4th September 2011)The camps are divided on Rachael Ray's popularity. I like her recipes, but I find her to be overbearing (as a TV hostess) and her prattling can get on... | |
Tyler's Ultimate: Brilliant Simple Food to Make Any Time reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 4th September 2011)Tyler Florence is one of my favorite chef's-- right up there with Ina Garten. Unlike Ina, Tyler is a classically trained chef. I was privileged to meet... | |
Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 4th September 2011)I'm such a fan of Ina Garten. She cooks and bakes the way I like to eat. HOWEVER, I don't eat like her recipes every single day! This is not a Weight... | |
Martha Stewart's New Pies and Tarts: 150 Recipes for Old-Fashioned and Modern Favourites reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 3rd September 2011)This current review is just for the quality of photos, tutorials and variety of recipes. I particularly like the section that shows different ways to... | |
Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven: Over 200 Recipes for Uncommon Soups, Tasty Bites, Side Dishes, and Too Many Desserts reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 27th August 2011)This cookbook presents us with many delicious ways to prepare vegetables.
The book is laid out with a focus on dinner - with chapters on openers, soups,... | |
Around My French Table: More Than 300 Recipes from My Home to Yours reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 27th August 2011)This is a lovely cookbook - big with beautiful pictures and lovely recipes.
The chapters are organized around a dinner plan - with hor d'ouvers, soups,... | |
Let the Flames Begin: Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Real Live Fire Cooking reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 18th August 2011)This is an excellent book for someone grilling with charcoal. An introduction gives detailed information on igniting, banking, and manipulating the coals,... | |
Cinnamon, Spice, & Warm Apple Pie: Comforting Baked Fruit Desserts for Chilly Days reviewed by lemonadesandwich(reviewed 11th August 2011)I find the title of this book misleading, since it involves a lot of fresh fruit, most of which are not available or at their best on those chilly days.... | |
The Wagamama Cookbook (Cookery) reviewed by friederike(reviewed 11th August 2011)I rather like the Wagamama restaurants, at least the one I've been to (there seem to be huge differences internationally, or so I have been told). The... | |
Sophie Grigson's Country Kitchen: 120 Seasonal Recipes reviewed by friederike(reviewed 11th August 2011)I'm not really enthousiastic about this book. Recipes until now have worked but weren't particularly special. I like that the book is sorted by season,... | |
Supersalades reviewed by friederike(reviewed 11th August 2011)I bought this book specifically to have a good source for lunch box meals. Most of the recipes listed sound very good, so there is enough to choose from.... | |
The Busy Person's Guide to Preserving Food: Easy Step-by-Step Instructions for Freezing, Drying, and Canning reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 7th August 2011)This is a pretty handy book for preserving various foods. I use it mostly as a reference for freezing fruits and vegetables. | |
Essentials of Cooking reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 7th August 2011)Teaches the basics for food preparation and common recipes. I found the detailed illustrations helpful, especially for knife techniques. Since none of... | |
The Big Book of Chicken: (Chronicle Books)) reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 7th August 2011)We cook chicken more than any other meat, two or three times a week, and I always have leftover grilled or roasted chicken in the refrigerator for lunchtime... | |
Salt to Taste: The Key to Confident, Delicious Cooking reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 7th August 2011)For the most part, I have enjoyed this cookbook. It has some familiar recipes, some new ones, focusing on Italian cuisine. The recipes are for the most... | |
Real Fast Food reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 7th August 2011)This is not a cookbook so much as a list of simple ideas for what to do with various ingredients. I like the concept, and indeed I keep a notebook of something... | |
Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 7th August 2011)I got a slow cooker after my son was born but I didn't really know what to do with it. This cookbook has shown me that a slow cooker is good for cooking... | |
High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 7th August 2011)In general, I like this book. The recipes are interesting and fun, and they are certainly flavorful. However, I find that many of the recipes are just... | |
The Food Substitutions Bible: More than 5,000 Substitutions for Ingredients, Equipment and Techniques reviewed by lynnea(reviewed 5th August 2011)Use this book more frequently than any other in my kitchen. An indispensable tool for any cook. Has gotten me out of many a mid-recipe, show-stopping,... | |
Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 4th August 2011)My review is too long to post here, so please go read it at my blog: http://simplycooking.wordpress.com/2011/08/03/review-of-sara-fosters-southern-kitchen/ | |
Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 28th July 2011)Somehow this has turned into the cookbook I reach for most often ... even if I sometimes have to run upstairs and grab it off my bedside table. The photos... | |
Fat Witch Brownies: Brownies, Blondies, and Bars from New York's Legendary Fat Witch Bakery reviewed by BethNH(reviewed 27th July 2011)I really wanted to love this book. Baking brownies and bars is so much faster than baking cookies. I love being able to mix everything up, put it into... | |
Tarte Tatin reviewed by friederike(reviewed 26th July 2011)Basically, a very nice book. I love the idea of a cookbook focusing on Tarte Tatins, and all the things they could come up with, not only sweet but also... | |
Icebox Pies reviewed by BethNH(reviewed 26th July 2011)This great little book has recipes for crusts, pies and sauces. Each pie recipe comes with suggestions for which crusts to use. The crusts themselves... | |
The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition reviewed by BethNH(reviewed 25th July 2011)Simply put, I think this is an excellent all-round general cookbook. There's nothing terribly fancy or gourmet here but the recipes from America's Test... | |
Summer Cooking reviewed by The Ducks Guts(reviewed 22nd July 2011)Part of a boxed set | |
Schnelle Gerichte reviewed by friederike(reviewed 20th July 2011)This was one of those cheap books for five Euros I picked up years ago. I made one dish that went horribly wrong, blamed the book, and moved on, burying... | |
Couscous and Other Good Food from Morocco reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 17th July 2011)I have the same title, same ISBN, but different cover and different publisher. ??? | |
Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 17th July 2011) I won this one from Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms. The book is autographed by the author, she wrote: "Make life sweeter... eat dessert First! Joanne... | |
Moosewood Restaurant Daily Special: More Than 275 Recipes for Soups, Stews, Salads and Extras reviewed by Cooksbakesbooks(reviewed 17th July 2011)This is one of the Moosewood Collective's better books. It is focused on soups, salads and accompaniments, and those are where they really excel. There... | |
Mastering the Grill: The Owner's Manual for Outdoor Cooking reviewed by BethNH(reviewed 16th July 2011)This is a terrible cookbook. I bought it from Amazon without checking it out first. The layout of the book is terrible. The print is very small and... | |
All Cakes Considered reviewed by somer(reviewed 10th July 2011)I've made 4 cakes from this book so far, and all have been raved about (well, we haven't tried #4 yet, but it looks good!). The book is designed for you... |