Simply Vegetarian: Easy-To-Prepare Recipes for the Vegetarian Gourmet Review

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(More customer reviews)This is my favorite vegetarian cookbook. The recipes are incredibly easy, and they are hearty and satisfying enough for a very cold climate. Plus, you can make them in great big quantities if you like, sometimes all in one pot, so that you can spend less time cooking and more time... EATING! And the recipies are definitely worth relishing. This book has the best nut loaf recipe ever. The one drawback is that it's in the 1970s tradition of vegetarian cooking,which includes alot of dairy and eggs. Some of the recipes are vegan, and those are very tasty and hearty and warming, but in general this is probably not the best book for vegans. I'm noticing that I'm seeing it less & less in bookstores, and I hope they don't quit printing it, because it's great!

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Gourmet, easy-to-prepare dishes that are actually tasty and nutritious! Reflecting many of themost current trends in gourmet cooking, Simply Vegetarian! is ideal both for those who aretransitioning into vegetarian eating and long-time vegetarians eager to discover some wonderfulnew recipes. This winning combination includes 50 main dishes as well as a complete selectionof soups, salads, and stunning deserts that make for a complete meal. Easy to follow directions,easy to find ingredients, and meals that can be prepared in 30 minutes or less. SimplyVegetarian! is widely regarded as one of the classics.

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Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook: Feasting with Your Slow Cooker Review

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(More customer reviews)Yes, crock pots, once considered a kind of quaint relic of the seventies, are making a comeback. And why not? The basic idea is that you take a bunch of ingredients, throw them into the crock pot in the morning, and by dinnertime, voila--you have something hot, fragrant, and tasty. And what's more, a lot of the foods cooked this way taste even better as leftovers.
The strength of this cookbook is in the sheer volume of recipes provided, and in their overall simplicity. These truly are "fix it and forget it" types of dishes, including a lot of soups, chiles, and simple stews. Surely out of the 800+ recipes here anyone who purchases this book will find enough winners to make it a worthwhile buy.
Potential buyers should be forewarned, however, that this is by no means *haute cuisine*. Lots of the recipes include generous glops of canned creamed soups, dry soup mixes, canned vegetables, "American" cheese, and other gastronomical abominations. The point is, however, that there are so many recipes included that it's easy to skip over those and go on to ones that appear more promising.
The bottom line is that during the short time that I have owned this book, it has proven itself incredibly valuable and useful. My wife and my family are very glad that I picked it up, and that I brought the ol' crock pot out of its previously semi-retired state.

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Who's hungry? EVERYONE. Who has time to cook? NO ONE.Dig out the slow cooker. Add a second and a third if you wish. Fill one with main-dish fixins and the others with go-alongs. Do it in the morning--or between work and after-school events.Come home to richly-flavored, ready-to-serve food.Slow cookers are having a comeback. With good reason. They are friends on a day of running errands. They allow easy entertaining with no last-minute preparation. And vegetarians won't find a better way to work with dried beans.Slow cookers are gentle with the food budget--less expensive ingredients flourish in their slow, moist heat.Fix-It and Forget-It offers the range of recipes slow cookers do well: Appetizers and Snacks, Soups and Stews, Main Dishes (with and without meat), Vegetables and Go-Alongs, Desserts and Beverages.Bring an element of simplicity--and quality--to your pressured life! Let your slow cooker work for you.

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125 Best Casseroles and One-Pot Meals Review

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(More customer reviews)This cookbook contains quick, easy to assemble recipes that are delicious. It is one of my favorite cookbooks.

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Exceptional one-dish meals.

Casseroles and one-pot meals are the ideal solution for busy people who want wonderful food with a minimum of fuss and preparation time. From stews with tantalizing aromas to the simple combination of a few ingredients joined together in a skillet, these recipes are irresistible.

These well-tested make-ahead casseroles and one-dish meals will appeal to a variety of tastes. For example:


Pasta dishes like three-cheese baked penne with roasted vegetables and easy layered lasagna casserole
Chicken creations like chicken shepherd's pie and chicken stew with sage dumplings
Beef and veal dishes like updated sloppy joes, pot-au-feu and winter braised short ribs and vegetables
Pork recipes such as Portuguese pork with clams and Tex-Mex pork chops with black bean and corn salsa
Vegetarian delights such as gratin of creamed spinach and eggs; garden paella
Brunch ideas like harvest strata; breakfast sausage and cheese bake.


Rose Murray provides valuable tips on pans and dishes and reveals the secrets to making meals that are convenient, economic and easy to prepare in advance - it's as though you have an expert chef guiding you along the way.

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Taste of Home: Busy Family Cookbook: 370 Recipes for Weeknight Dinners Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this cookbook a month ago and have tried several different recipes. So far my family has loved every single one of them, and there are a lot more that I can't wait to try. This cookbook is designed for busy families (in case the title didn't tip you off); if you have the time, energy, and desire to cook exotic and extravagant meals, this is not the cookbook for you. But if you're like most families I know, and so busy that you have the pizza place's number memorized, then you should definitely give this book a chance. Regarding an earlier review, I agree that this is a good cookbook for a new cook, but I would also recommend it to any busy family, even if the cook has some experience. It's easy to get stuck in a "dinner rut" when you're constantly needing fast & easy meals; this cookbook is the cure. I'd also recommend it for families with picky eaters, as the recipes can satisfy the adults' desire for something different without being so exotic that the kids won't eat it. I've looked at other cookbooks and haven't found any that had such a large number of recipes that I wanted to try. The recipes are all quick and easy, and they don't require obscure ingredients. I love that most of the recipes include a photograph and a brief comment. I used to agonize over what I'd fix for dinner on weeknights; now I'm excited, thinking "which recipe should I try next?" This cookbook is well worth the money--5 stars.

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Save time, and your sanity, with the 370 recipes that feature simple prep techniques, and easy cooking methods—some take as little as 10 minutes to make—from the experts at Taste of Home, the #1 cooking magazine in the world. Tired of coming home to calls of "What's for dinner?" from your family. This collection of 370 family-pleasing recipes will help you get a delicious dinner on the table—fast—every night of the week. Each chapter is arranged by speed, with the quickest recipes first. So, if you have only a few minutes, make one of the 10-minute entrees. If you have a little more time, choose a 20- minute recipe. There are also 30- and 60-minute choices. Each recipe features a short ingredient list, simple prep techniques and easy cooking methods. The best part is these time-saving recipes are packed with flavor and variety—from beef, poultry and pork to seafood, meatless, sides and desserts. Plus, there are 226 full-color tempting, mouthing-watering photos! And it's all from the editors of Taste of Home, America's #1 cooking magazine! Taste of Home The Busy Family Cookbook is just the kitchen helper you need for fast and flavorful meals!

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