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Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 7th October 2010)I've never been a fan of the low-fat fad, but do believe in careful eating. This book has a number of household favorites, and there a still lots of stickies... | |
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que: An American Roadhouse reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 8th October 2010)This is my go-to cookbook for awesome BBQ and sides. We make gallons of the Mutha sauce. Some recipes are a bit fussy (lots of ingredients and steps),... | |
Simple French Cuisine: From Provence and Languedoc reviewed by season2taste(reviewed 14th October 2010)A little gem of a book. Recipes are uncomplicated and often include informative snippets about their region of origin. I think Elizabeth David would... | |
Things Cooks Love: Implements, Ingredients, Recipes reviewed by wester(reviewed 23rd October 2010)This book looks great, with full color photos of different kinds of cookware. It also gives good descriptions of all of them, including alternatives if... | |
Fast Vegetarian Feasts reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 28th October 2010)This is a very good vegetarian cookbook. I would certainly consider it for my Desert Island cookbook shelf. The pressed tofu recipe is worth the price... | |
Real Food reviewed by wester(reviewed 8th November 2010)A pretty typical Nigel Slater book: Bold, non-fussy food, packed with flavor. This one is sorted according to the main ingredient (or the result): potato,... | |
The Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking reviewed by wester(reviewed 8th November 2010)A good one for Italian classics. | |
Klary Koopmans : Alles over eten reviewed by wester(reviewed 19th November 2010)In Dutch.
Focusing mainly on vegetables and grains, but the health aspect is subordinate to the taste. | |
High Flavor, Low Labor: Reinventing Weeknight Cooking reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 21st November 2010)This book has a really good goal - rapid and flavorful meals (dinners). The book succeeds, and is interesting, because the author has been really transparent... | |
Abla's Lebanese Kitchen reviewed by kerry(reviewed 23rd November 2010)Is it reliable? Are the recipes well-tested? Remember, you can always edit or delete your review later. | |
The 1997 Joy of Cooking reviewed by Barbara(reviewed 14th December 2010)This book is a standard reference for me and I really like the variety of recipes and cuisine. It's criticized for being chef-y, but I truly don't need... | |
Fix, Freeze, Feast: The Delicious, Money-Saving Way to Feed Your Family reviewed by Beachbrights(reviewed 18th December 2010)I don't buy in bulk, I am only a family of 3. However, we are a very busy family of 3 and I take pleasure in cooking during the weekends, freezing my meals... | |
Bobby Flay's Throwdown!: More Than 100 Recipes from Food Network's Ultimate Cooking Challenge reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 19th December 2010)Are you ready for a Throwdown? If you're a fan of Throwdown with Bobby Flay then you're familiar with that phrase. This book includes recipes from Throwdown... | |
Aromas of Aleppo: The Legendary Cuisine of Syrian Jews reviewed by cadfael(reviewed 30th December 2010)This is a big, beautifully photographed book that gives you a glimpse of the culture and the personal history of the family. Richly detailed, a worthwhile... | |
Whoopie Pies : Dozens of Mix 'em, Match 'em, Eat 'em Up Recipes reviewed by lemonadesandwich(reviewed 30th December 2010)This is a fun little book. You probably don't need a whole book of whoopie pie recipes, but there's enough here that I have on my to do list. The savory... | |
Recipes from the Root Cellar: 270 Fresh Ways to Enjoy Winter Vegetables reviewed by NancyM(reviewed 14th January 2011)I don't know about you, but I find it harder to cook inspired dishes other than soups in the winter. In the summer it's easy; just about all the veggies... | |
The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 17th January 2011)This is a beautiful cookbook that reads like you are cooking with an old friend. I love what this cookbook tells us about shopping, about learning about... | |
Traditional Ukrainian Cookery ~ 1982 Thirteenth Edition reviewed by Peckish Sister(reviewed 23rd January 2011)I am sorry that this cookbook is currently out of print. Unlike some of the Ukrainian cookbooks that churches have put out and contain many popular American... | |
The Cuisine of Italy: All the Recipes reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th January 2011)I actually picked up this book at an airport as I was leaving Italy, one of those books you'll find in piles at shopkeeper's cash register in at least... | |
DK Children's Cookbook reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 30th January 2011)This cookbook is great in the way that is can give great instructions with pictures for young people that can not read. I only gave this book a four because... | |
Best Slow Cooker Cookbook Ever: Versatility and Inspiration for New Generation Machines reviewed by Peckish Sister(reviewed 8th February 2011)The main draw back is that most recipes cook in less time than the average person spends at work. I solve that problem by either cooking them on the weekend... | |
World Food Greece (World Food Series) reviewed by Peckish Sister(reviewed 11th February 2011)This book is wonderful if you have been to Greece and want to cook the food. It has beautiful and appetizing pictures of the food from the recipes and... | |
The Providence and Rhode Island Cookbook: Big Recipes from the Smallest State reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 13th February 2011)This is a sweet little cookbook designed for a niche market: those people with a tie to Rhode Island. Having grown up in Rhode Island, but now living... | |
The Tea Drinker's Handbook reviewed by Peckish Sister(reviewed 13th February 2011)This is not a cookbook and there are no recipes. But if you a tea drinker and want to understand more about how tea is grown, picked, processed, and how... | |
Ice Cream: The Perfect Weekend Treat reviewed by friederike(reviewed 13th February 2011)So far I am very happy with this little book. It doesn't contain a lot of recipes, but those I have tried were very good. Additionally, and I really enjoy... | |
The Fannie Farmer Baking Book reviewed by stegui(reviewed 21st February 2011)This is the best go-to book for classics. | |
Joy of Baking reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th February 2011)Huge database of baking recipes. The two I've tried were very good. Nice photos, but the overall layout of the website is less pleasing. | |
Nothing Fancy: Recipes and Recollections of Soul-Satisfying Food reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 28th February 2011)I really have enjoyed this book. Diana Kennedy, author of the classic books on Mexican cuisine, has written a lovely book about recipes she grew up with... | |
The Blue Chair Jam Cookbook reviewed by lemonadesandwich(reviewed 7th March 2011)This is a monster cookbook! Everything you could possibly want to know about jam. Its a fabulous reference, and the detailed instructions, the list of... | |
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 14th March 2011)This cookbook is an excellent reference, and I keep it right next to my copy of Joy of Cooking.
This book's chapters cover basic technical information... | |
Marie Claire Comfort reviewed by friederike(reviewed 19th March 2011)The appeal of this book lies mainly in its beautiful photos - a real coffee table book. It's not really that practically organised - the titles of the... | |
Semi-Homemade Money-Saving Slow-Cooking: 128 Quick-to-Cook Meals reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 20th March 2011)I got this one recently from Paper Back Swap. I enjoy using my slow cooker, especially during the week when I can put things in the cooker before I leave... | |
Moosewood Cookbook reviewed by Peckish Sister(reviewed 20th March 2011)This is a great vegetarian cookbook with a surprising wealthy of various recipes for all courses. These recipes have a big reliance on dairy-based ingredients... | |
Not Your Mother's Casseroles reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 21st March 2011)This cookbook. from TheKitchn's Faith Durand, uses a liberal definition of casserole to bring us a wide assortment of baked dishes. I especially like... | |
Desperation Dinners reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 22nd March 2011)In spite of the rather cutesy name, this book is actually quite good. It's full of interesting and tasty recipes that can be prepared quickly. | |
Good Housekeeping: Step-by-step Cookbook: Over 650 Easy-to-follow Techniques and Triple-tested Recipes (Good Housekeeping) reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th March 2011)A good cookbook for beginners, covering a lot of basic equipment, ingredients and techniques along with many recipes. It really begins at the beginning,... | |
The New English Table: Over 200 Recipes That Will Not Cost The Earth reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th March 2011)Rose Prince's approach in this book is to present recipes for local foods, thereby rediscovering local ingredients and decreasing the ecological foot print.... | |
New Covent Garden Food Co. Soup for All Seasons: B Our Favorite Seasonal Recipes (New Covent Garden Soup Company) reviewed by moomin_mama(reviewed 27th March 2011)A great idea - making soup has to be one of the healthiest and most convenient ways to use seasonal igredients. Many of the soups contain dairy products,... | |
Delia Smith's Summer Collection: 140 Recipes for Summer reviewed by moomin_mama(reviewed 27th March 2011)I bought this after trying her Oven-roasted Ratatouille, which was published in a magazine or newspaper and taken from this book. I'm not a fan of Delia... | |
The Cookery Year: With Over 200 Seasonal Recipes reviewed by moomin_mama(reviewed 27th March 2011)Lovely to browse through, the recipes are not as daunting as they first appear and can often be simplified, although for me this is almost a coffee-table... | |
Giada at Home: Family Recipes from Italy and California reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 3rd April 2011)This is a lovely cookbook - with fantastic pictures, and clearly written recipes. The recipes cover a broad expanse of food, including breakfast, lunch,... | |
Tomato blessings and radish teachings reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 7th April 2011)This collection of essays and reflections, interspersed with recipes, is more a handbook for conscious cooking than a cookbook. Heavily influenced by Buddhist... | |
100 Grillrezepte reviewed by friederike(reviewed 9th April 2011)This was one of those cheap 5 Euro books I picked up at a train station kiosk, and it's remarkably good and contains very diverse recipes! Very happy with... | |
The Foster's Market Cookbook: Favorite Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 11th April 2011)I don't love this cookbook as much as the previous two Foster's Market Cookbooks, primarily because this one has more big dishes and fewer adaptable basics.... | |
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 13th April 2011)This is my first Barefoot Contessa cookbook. So far, I haven't had the opportunity to cook much out of it. The recipes I have tried have made enormous... | |
Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 16th April 2011)Review too long to post here. Read it on my blog: http://simplycooking.wordpress.com/2009/04/21/review-food-matters/
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Kayotic Kitchen reviewed by Barbara(reviewed 17th April 2011)This is a very professional and attactive site with beautiful photography and good recipes. Although Kay is Dutch, she writes (very idiomatically) in English... | |
The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 20th April 2011)The New Best Recipe, from the editors of Cook’s Illustrated, is a hefty tome weighing in at over 900 pages and collecting 1,000 of what are purportedly... | |
The Bread Bible reviewed by lovesgenoise(reviewed 4th May 2011)The Bread Bible covers a wide range of breads, from baking powder-leavened quickbreads to yeasted flatbreads, artisanal loaves and even how to create your... | |
Kürbis, Kraut & Co. reviewed by friederike(reviewed 5th May 2011)I bought the books in this series because the recipes looked attractive and innovative, the dishes are beautifully presented and they just looked like... | |
Mes Confitures: The Jams and Jellies of Christine Ferber reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 14th May 2011)Christine Ferber is a famous name in France but her jams and jellies are not readily available in the US. So I was happy to learn that her cookbook was... | |
Moroccan: A Culinary Journey of Discovery (Food Lovers Collection) reviewed by friederike(reviewed 28th May 2011)This was one of those cheap 5 Euro books you will find at magazine kiosks and the like; it contains quite e few very nice recipes, but it seems like its... | |
Appetite for Reduction: 125 Fast and Filling Low-Fat Vegan Recipes reviewed by SelahWrites(reviewed 9th June 2011)Here's the list of typos
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And here's what *I* think: Isa Chandra Moskowitz was my saving... | |
Island Harvest reviewed by Cyborg(reviewed 4th July 2011)Okay, I have to confess I love Nick Nairn. He can come and cook for me any time he likes. His Scottish accent makes me drool. This book has some truly... | |
Cafe Morocco reviewed by Cyborg(reviewed 4th July 2011)Beautiful pictures, supported by some delicious easy to prepare recipes. When I tried them the first time I was a little doubtful of how they would turn... | |
Margaret Fulton's Encyclopedia of Food & Cookery: The Complete Kitchen Companion from A to Z reviewed by Cyborg(reviewed 4th July 2011)This is my trusty fall back book when I am looking for a particular recipe. Margie never lets me down. I have had this book for too many years to count.... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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/ | |
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.... | |
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.... | |
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,... | |
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,... | |
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,... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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 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... | |
Flavour First reviewed by friederike(reviewed 11th September 2011)This is a brilliant book. In fact, If I had to compile a list of five cookbooks to bring to a desert island (the type of desert island that furnishes a... | |
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... | |
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 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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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 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. | |
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 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... | |
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! | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
Jamie's Great Britain reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 26th February 2012)This is a British cookbook, designed for the european market. In fact, as of this review, it is not carried by Amazon's US store.
Perhaps because of... | |
Vegan on the Cheap: Great Recipes and Simple Strategies that Save You Time and Money reviewed by Twinkle(reviewed 7th March 2012)For the most part, the recipes in this book are easy to follow and turn out well. The recipes are inexpensive and the author offers variations and ideas... | |
Farm to Fork: Cooking Local, Cooking Fresh reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 31st March 2012)I haven't made any of the recipes, yet but I am reviewing the content and layout. I live in the fertile Salinas Valley (CA) where I pass by fields of... | |
The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 10th April 2012)This is an excellent basic cookbook. It is in a loose leaf binder format, and major dividers include poultry, meat, fish & shellfish rice and grains,... | |
Beyond Oatmeal - 101 Breakfast Recipes reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 16th April 2012)This is a cute little cookbook with a diverse array of breakfast ideas. The four recipes I've tried were all excellent, suggesting a high degree of reliability.
I... | |
King Arthur Flour reviewed by BethNH(reviewed 8th May 2012)The King Arthur Flour website has everything any baker could possibly need. There are recipes for just about anything a baker could dream of - all for... | |
Garlic: The Mighty Bulb: Cooking, Growing and Healing with Garlic. Foreword by Clarissa Dickson Wright reviewed by sarahemmm(reviewed 18th May 2012)This is a comprehensive guide to using garlic at home, not just as a staple of the culinary toolkit but in a variety of ways. The author grew up on Mersley... | |
Seriously Simple Holidays: Recipes and Ideas to Celebrate the Season reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 28th May 2012)This is a nice compilation of some not-so-traditional but relatively easy recipes to cook for holiday dinners. I haven't tried many recipes from the book... | |
Bouchon reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 28th May 2012)A beautiful cookbook. The recipes look scrumptious, and reproduce the best dishes from the restaurant, but the order of difficulty for many of them are... | |
Marie Claire Fresh + Fast reviewed by friederike(reviewed 10th June 2012)I expected I'd just make a few of the recipes in this book, and then turn away to greener pastures - but I found I come back surprisingly often. Most of... | |
Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts Reinvented reviewed by Mrsjru3(reviewed 17th June 2012)So far this cook book has held up to it's reputation. I love the cowboy cookies and several other recipes. | |
Baked: New Frontiers in Baking reviewed by Mrsjru3(reviewed 17th June 2012)Reliable and very interesting recipes. | |
Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook: Breakfast, Brunch & Beyond from New York's Favorite Neighborhood Restaurant reviewed by Mrsjru3(reviewed 17th June 2012)So far what I've made has been really good. The brownie style cookies are a favorite of the kids. | |
Martha Stewart's Cupcakes: 175 Inspired Ideas for Everyone's Favorite Treat reviewed by Mrsjru3(reviewed 17th June 2012)So far so good. There are many recipes for cupcakes and frostings which are interchangeable. I enjoyed the banana pecan recipe!! | |
Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi reviewed by friederike(reviewed 23rd June 2012)As usual a new great book by Yotam Ottolenghi. This one contains excludingly vegetarian dishes, a few of which have already appeared in his column in the... | |
Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 28th June 2012)I was looking for a cook book that presented vegetables in delicious and innovative ways to get the carnivorous members of my family to eat more of them... |