The $7 a Meal Healthy Cookbook: 301 Nutritious, Delicious Recipes That the Whole Family Will Love Review

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(More customer reviews)While the two entrees I've made from this book were quite tasty, the nutritional information/serving size were a disaster. The Egg Fried Rice with Peas says that it serves 4 and is a mere 182 calories and 3g of fat. However, the recipe takes 4 cups of cooked white rice (which would be 672 calories minimum), then 2 Tbsp Peanut oil (240 calories & 26g fat). If you add these two together and divide by 4 you get 228 calories & 6.5g fat per serving - that's before adding ANY of the other ingredients from the recipe.
The other recipe I made was the Tortellini Pasta with Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives. This recipe says that it serves 8, but it only calls for 1 - 8 oz package of fresh tortellini. Do you know what a teeny little serving 1 oz. of tortellini is? It's probably enough for a 2 year old. Clearly they intended to put a 4 person serving, which would be consistent with the nutritional information. I find it a hassle to double check everything to ensure the recipe makes sense before planning a meal.

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With grocery bills on the rise and the economy on the slide, you may think you?re going to have to sacrifice nutrition and taste in the name of the almighty shrinking dollar.But with this practical, perfectly delicious cookbook, you can feed your family healthy, flavorful meals for only seven bucks. Inside, you?ll find recipes that address every health concern?from high-fiber and low-sodium to no trans fat and low sugar?including:Guilt-free Cranberry SconesParmesan Orzo SaladOnion and Mushroom RisottoChicken Tortellini with SquashSpicy Chinese Beef and BroccoliTurkey Spring RollsBaked Stuffed Tex-Mex TroutSweet Potato PuddingPeanut Butter Chocolate BarsComes complete with cost per meal, nutritional information, and cooking and preparation tips?because eating well doesn?t have to cost a fortune!

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The $7 a Meal Quick and Easy Cookbook: 301 Delicious Meals You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less Review

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(More customer reviews)Despite what the media and politician's (let's face it; they are the same thing) keep saying, the economy is only getting worse. Americans love their sequels but I don't think the Great Depression II is one they have been looking forward to. Never the less it is here. The big wigs in DC may not be feeling the pinch but the rest of us are and like our predecessors we are pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps.

Take Chef Susan Irby (the Bikini Chef) for instance who has just published her new The $7 a Meal Quick & Easy Cookbook (Adams Media). Irby is a cheflebrity who has cooked with the likes of Todd English and Ming Tsai and for the likes of Patrick Swayze, David Spade and Kate Segal. But in this 332 page guide she teaches you how to cook like a celebrity chef without blowing your fiscal or time budget.
The 301 recipes found within sound expensive but are not like the Grilled, Herb-Custed Pork Chops with White Wine Sauce ($6.96), Baked Tortillas with Crab and Basil ($6.60) and London Broil with Merlot Marinade ($7 flat). But what really sets Irby's work apart from others is the way she gives you a basic recipe then teaches you how to elaborate on it. Take for instance the humble omelet; first the Bikini Chef gives her basic omelet recipe then she expands on it with the Roasted Red Pepper Omelet, Vegetarian Omelet and the Golden Apple Omelet made with both Parmesan and Bleu cheeses.
Each recipe is broken down with a chart that details prep time, cook time, total cost, calories, fat, protein, cholesterol and sodium content. The book consists of fifteen chapters thirteen of which are recipes. The first two are purely instructional with chapter one providing information for those new to the home cooking game include a list for a properly stocked pantry and freezer while chapter two is full of tips for shopping on a budget.
The $7 a Meal Quick & Easy Cookbook is perfect for the 20-something just starting out or the family that is having to reinvent itself because of trying economic times.

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It is possible to prepare affordable, nutritious meals in just minutes a day. With these clever culinary masterpieces, you will find the recipes you need to whip up delicious, deceptively inexpensive dishes that will have the whole family begging for more, such as: Skillet Zucchini QuicheGreek Pita Pockets with TzatzikiCassoulet Proven?aleHam and Sausage JambalayaShrimp Pad Thai Stir-FrySweet-and-Sour MeatloafFive-Minute Chocolate MousseFrom soups and appetizers to entr?es and desserts, these flash-in-a-pan recipes are all you need to please any palate!

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The Good Neighbor Cookbook: 125 Easy and Delicious Recipes to Surprise and Satisfy the New Moms, New Neighbors, Recuperating Friends, ... Cohorts and Block Party Pals in Your Life Review

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(More customer reviews)I am the most unlikely person to rave about a cookbook, because I have owned many over my lifetime. The vast majority of which contain a few recipe "gems" amongst many unworthy of a second try. However, this is the first cookbook I truly love. I have made over a dozen recipes (only a couple of which I have actually given away) and all have been outstanding. The recipes are both interesting and easy to prepare using ingredients I usually stock in my kitchen. In addition, dishes store well for leftovers. My family's favorites so far are the chocolate sheet cake, olive oil & cornmeal cake, earl grey tea shortbread, chicken cacciatore, and potato gnocchi minestrone. When I do find occasion to give a dish to a friend, I look forward to having this book as a reference. I appreciate the suggestions for gift-giving: deliver one batch of baked biscuits along with one frozen batch & baking directions, or send pre-made yogurt cups along with granola and fresh berries. Come to think of it, this cookbook itself makes a great gift...

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The Ultimate Rotisserie Cookbook: 300 Mouthwatering Recipes for Making the Most of Your Rotisserie Oven (Non) Review

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(More customer reviews)Diane Phillips is truly amazing! In 'The Soup Mix Gourmet', she elevated the humble and oft-maligned canned and/or dried soup to haute cuisine. She's done it again with 'The Ultimate Rotisserie Cookbook'. This appliance has exploded onto the kitchen scene and is now, thanks to Ron Popeil and George Foreman, widely used in American homes.
Phillips cites dry rubs as 'part and parcel of what makes delicious rotisserie and grilled food'. In the chapter, 'A Whole Lot of Saucin' Going On', she delights us with recipes for not only rubs, but marinades, salsas, pesto, and a wide variety of finishing sauces. The Fiesta Rub combining chili powder, cumin and oregano made a meal of chicken breasts exploding with flavor. There are over 50 pages in this chapter and this alone will allow you to experiment with new and old flavors and tastes.
Additionally, Ms. Phillips discusses poultry, beef, lamb, pork and vegetables. Each chapter begins with a listing of the recipes and the appropriate page number. Also included are spice and sauce 'no brainers', a list of spices and sauces that complement the particular meat or vegetable. Cooking times for doneness are particularly helpful in the meat chapters.
Just when you think you have tried almost everything in the rotisserie, comes the chapter entitled, 'Hot and Sweet'. Fruit is showcased here and the Rotisserie Caramel Apples will have the kids screaming for more! The book concludes with a collection of side dishes to accompany your rotisserie meal. Here you will find baked beans, potato and rice dishes and some salad suggestions, to mention only a few.
As you can probably tell, I love this book! I have owned a Showtime Rotisserie for over five years and there is nothing to compare to the simplicity of use and the scrumptious results. Dianne Phillips has increased the possibilities for this appliance dramatically AND deliciously. A book on this subject is long overdue as it is easy to get tired of whole chickens. If you are a rotisserie user or considering the purchase of one, this book is a 'must buy'.

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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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