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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... | |
Seafood of South-East Asia: A Comprehensive Guide with Recipes reviewed by friederike(reviewed 14th May 2011)What a great informative book! About two thirds of this nearly 400 page book is more or less an excyclopedia of fish and seafood of Southe-East Asia. For... | |
Die echte Jeden-Tag-Küche reviewed by friederike(reviewed 15th May 2011)It really is a shame that this book hasn't yet been translated; it's one of my favourites. I don't know if all recipes are ones I'd cook on a daily basis... | |
2nd Avenue Deli Cookbook: Recipes and Memories from Abe Lebewohl's Legendary Kitchen reviewed by ruth3ch(reviewed 15th May 2011)Gosh, no recipe reviews from this cookbook?! I love this book, although there are no photos of the finished products. I think I have made at least 8 recipes... | |
Smitten Kitchen reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 16th May 2011)I love the way this this blog make me feel as if Deb is one of my closest friends. I enjoy the banter and background -- its just the right amount. I... | |
Jelly Shot Test Kitchen: Jell-ing Classic Cocktails-One Drink at a Time reviewed by JustLaura(reviewed 23rd May 2011)I have been following this food blog for a while and they just published their first cookbook. It is a a great book with tons of pictures (which are key... | |
North Atlantic Seafood: A Comprehensive Guide with Recipes reviewed by friederike(reviewed 26th May 2011)What a great informative book! About half of this 500 page book is more or less an excyclopedia of fish and seafood of the North Atlantic. For each fish/seafood... | |
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... | |
Marcella Cucina reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 1st June 2011)I found this book to be somewhat uneven. Some of the recipes are unusual and delicious; others seem to be beyond me. The recipes are more esoteric than... | |
Simply Sensational Desserts: 140 Classics for the Home Baker from New York's Famous Patisserie and Bistro reviewed by SuzyP(reviewed 2nd June 2011)Is it reliable? Are the recipes well-tested? Remember, you can always edit or delete your review later. | |
Noshe Djan: Afghan Food and Cookery reviewed by friederike(reviewed 6th June 2011)The book is intriguiging. It seems to be quite authentic. The dishes appear to be a mix of influenced of Indian and Persian cooking, which sounds quite... | |
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... | |
The Indian Slow Cooker: 50 Healthy, Easy, Authentic Recipes reviewed by SelahWrites(reviewed 10th June 2011)This is like the Wiki for Indian legumes, spices, techniques, and the "how to eat an Indian meal like an Indian family" cookbook. The photos are gorgeous!... | |
Eat, Drink & Be Vegan: Everyday Vegan Recipes Worth Celebrating reviewed by SelahWrites(reviewed 12th June 2011)I LOVE this book. Yes, it is reliable, and has rapidly become my Go To for ideas.
A WHOLE chapter for hummus, gorgeous photos, readily available kid friendly... | |
Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 13th June 2011)I love this book - its my favorite of the Moosewood series. The recipes have proven to be pretty reliable (I've prepared nine dishes, and have many more... | |
More-With-Less Cookbook reviewed by Barbara(reviewed 13th June 2011)When I was in my teens, this book caused a revolution in our home. Mom started cooking from it, creating casseroles and other dishes inspired by the cooking... | |
The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets reviewed by Leeka(reviewed 16th June 2011)This is an excellent, traditional, baking book with something for everyone. I have made at least 12 recipes so far, some of them multiple times and all... | |
The Artful Vegan: Fresh Flavors from the Millennium Restaurant reviewed by Jayme(reviewed 16th June 2011)Is it reliable? Are the recipes well-tested? Remember, you can always edit or delete your review later. | |
Kafka's Soup: A Complete History of World Literature in 14 Recipes reviewed by bunyip(reviewed 22nd June 2011)No really! There are recipes in this book, which look as though they will work. The charm is that each is embedded in a witty little pastiche of a famous... | |
Feast: Food to Celebrate Life reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 23rd June 2011)I purchased this book from the bargain shelf, and I think I truly got a bargain. This is a nice compendium of holiday and party recipes, probably the only... | |
Cold Soups reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 23rd June 2011)We (Soupereasy and I) are doing this review after trying five of the recipes in the book (cucumber soup, clam soup, corn soup, red pepper soup, and blackberry... | |
The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 23rd June 2011)I trust Alice Waters more than Mark Bittman for simple, reliable recipes suitable for everyday cooking. Pretty much every recipe from here that I have... | |
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 23rd June 2011)After cooking out of this book for a while, I have come to believe that it is the only Italian cookbook I really need. The pasta sauces in particular are... | |
The Perfect Scoop: Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, and Sweet Accessories reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 23rd June 2011)This is the only book I need for ice cream recipes. There's almost too much, because I can never hope to make all of these delicious treats. | |
The Improvisational Cook reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 23rd June 2011)I've gotten a lot of great ideas from this book. However, it is uneven. Some ideas just aren't practical for everyday or for how my family eats. Instead... | |
The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 23rd June 2011)This is a beautiful cookbook that is very different from my other cookbooks. The recipes are very detailed and contain a lot of useful advice, but are... | |
Madhur Jaffrey Cookbook reviewed by Barbara(reviewed 25th June 2011)This cookbook combines two of Jaffrey's earlier cookbooks into a single volume:
Eastern Vegetarian Cooking includes recipes from all over Asia, including... | |
Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook reviewed by Jayme(reviewed 28th June 2011)This is the cookbook that I turn to when I want something impressive to show off 'my' cooking skills. It's a huge doorstop of a vegan cookbook that has... | |
The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook reviewed by BethNH(reviewed 30th June 2011)When I lived in Vermont there was a country store whose motto was, "If we ain't got it, you don't need it." That could be the motto of The King Arthur... | |
Rick & Lanie's Excellent Kitchen Adventures: Chef-Dad, Teenage Daughter, Recipes, and Stories reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd July 2011)When I hear the name Rick Bayless I immediately think of Mexican food. This book written with his daughter Lanie contains not only Mexican recipes but... | |
How to be a Domestic Goddess reviewed by Cyborg(reviewed 4th July 2011)Nigella does a good commentary which makes the book an interesting read. The recipes themselves are okay rather than great. | |
My Favourite Hot And Spicy Recipes reviewed by Cyborg(reviewed 4th July 2011)I love Ainsely. I love this cookbook. Everything I have cooked so far has been a huge success. | |
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.... | |
Weber's Way to Grill: The Step-by-Step Guide to Expert Grilling (Sunset Books) reviewed by marieke(reviewed 4th July 2011)We haven't made all of the recipes in here yet, but we have done a selection of meat, poultry, seafood, and veggies. all were excellent; the five star... | |
New Style Sichuan Cuisine reviewed by The Ducks Guts(reviewed 5th July 2011)Book 2 of the series Chinese Cuisine New Sichuan Flavourous Dishes. Missing Book 1. | |
Dishes of Sichuan Characteristic reviewed by The Ducks Guts(reviewed 5th July 2011)Book 3 of the series with ISBN 7563908980. | |
Chinese Soups reviewed by The Ducks Guts(reviewed 10th July 2011)Book 1 of the series with ISBN 7806778322. Not sure of the real title of the book,as the Google translation is a bit odd. | |
Nourishing Soups reviewed by The Ducks Guts(reviewed 10th July 2011)Book 3 of the series with ISBN 7806778322. | |
Warming Soups Against Colds reviewed by The Ducks Guts(reviewed 10th July 2011)Book 4 of the series with ISBN 7806778322. | |
Summer Soups reviewed by The Ducks Guts(reviewed 10th July 2011)Book 2 of the series with ISBN 7806778322. Book has a blue soup pot. | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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. ??? | |
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... | |
Summer Cooking reviewed by The Ducks Guts(reviewed 22nd July 2011)Part of a boxed set | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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/ | |
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,... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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 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. | |
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.... | |
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,... | |
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... | |
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,... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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 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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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.... | |
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.... | |
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. | |
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... | |
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 Steamy Kitchen Cookbook: 101 Asian Recipes Simple Enough for Tonight's Dinner reviewed by Cheri(reviewed 13th September 2011) | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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 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... | |
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,... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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... | |
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 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... |