December 2011 | Egg Drop Soup Recipe

The World Goes Raw Cookbook: An International Collection of Raw Vegetarian Recipes Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Lisa Mann's The World Goes Raw couples an intense and impressive knowledge on all aspects of raw cuisine with a concerned and caring writer's voice that makes the reading of the book feel like a chat with a very informed best friend. The research and experimentation that went into making the book are...

Real Simple Best Recipes: Easy, Delicious Meals Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is an amazing book for several reasons. Yes the recipes are simple but elegant, but even better are the recipe keys. If you have a younger budding, adventurous chef in your family, someone you would like to encourage with more than the usual focus of cookies and cakes for the younger cook, this...

All on the Grill, 170 Recipes for the Complete Meal Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Of all the cookbooks I own, this is by far my favorite. I have owned it for 3 or 4 years and am trying to steadily cook every recipe. At least 10 of the recipes in this book have become standards on our menu.Click Here to see more reviews about: All on the Grill, 170 Recipes for the Complete MealThis...

The Japanese Kitchen: 250 Recipes in a Traditional Spirit (Non) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Books that delve into Japanese cuisine beyond the popular restaurant dishes like sushi and miso soup are few and far between. And in that sense, this book does not disappoint. Shimbo's recipes are a joy, introducing over 200 wonderful dishes from the Japanese culinary repertoire to Western readers. Agedashi...

Recipes from the Root Cellar: 270 Fresh Ways to Enjoy Winter Vegetables Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Living in the Midwest, fall and winter brings all sorts of hardy vegetables, such as squash, rutabagas, beets, and parsnips. As a "part-time" vegetarian, I'm trying to expand my vegetable choices, beyond the standard carrots and broccoli. This year I swore I'd try something new, and this cookbook was...

Soups + Sides Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Was a big fan of Walthers' previous salad book -- received an advance copy of this title and was not disappointed! Beautiful photography and recipes that inspired me to make soup even during a NYC summer heat wave. Loved the red cabbage slaw with oranges and walnuts too -- have made it a couple of times...

The Everything Pressure Cooker Cookbook (Everything Series) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I recently purchased my first pressure cooker and was looking for a good cookbook for it. I ordered this book and another by Cinda Chavich. This book easily could have been a five star but for a couple of issues.1. The author uses an electric pressure cooker which has 3 settings for pressure (low, medium...

Eating for Gastroparesis: Guidelines, Tips & Recipes Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is an immensely helpful book. Crystal Saltrelli is a Certified Health & Nutrition Counselor with gastroparesis herself. She knows how scary it is to get that initial diagnosis, and how little actual help we get from our doctors on how to live -and eat (well) -- now . The book is well-written...

Quick & Easy Vegan Comfort Food: 65 Everyday Meal Ideas for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner with Over 150 Great-Tasting, Down-Home Recipes Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is one of the top five cookbooks I plan on rescuing in case of house fire. Just kidding, but I would immediately go out and get it again! Buy this book -- it's worth it just for the mac and cheeze, orange chick'n, and buffalo bites recipes. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Did I mention the mac and cheeze? It's...

Modern Hospitality: Simple Recipes with Southern Charm Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I could not wait for Whitney's cookbook to finally come out! As a southern lady, I love the contemporary twists that she put on some traditional southern dishes. I also love the mocktails!! So yummy! I recently made the oven-fried catfish, dillicious potato salad, and cast iron skillet cornbread for...

Civil War Recipes: Receipts from the Pages of Godey's Lady's Book Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)With its well-written introduction, this marvelous book is a great way to read about one aspect of life during the American Civil War. These recipes are taken verbatim from a magazine that was fairly widely read by the ladies of the North and South. They are all dated with the year they were published,...

Soup for Every Body: Low-Carb, High-Protein, Vegetarian, and More Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I bought this book because I was looking a book that had both summer and winter soups using ingredients my family enjoys. We don't follow any of the latest diet trends--I am more concerned about being able to fix a variety of meals for my family of five.I've tried several recipes from the book over this...

Pop It in the Toaster Oven: From Entrees to Desserts, More Than 250 Delectable, Healthy, and Convenient Recipes Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)With turkey taking up the oven this thanksgiving I tried the "Yogurt Zucchini with Onion" recipe and was amazed with the simplicity of the process. I found it nice to be able to put something together and forget about it for a while. By cooking the dish in my toaster-oven (which usually sits unused)...

Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Entertaining (NYM Series) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I was in the typical - meat, can of soup - maybe some wine, veggies ..mode of crockpot cooking. The food usually came out 'ok', but not rave material. I was amazed at the variations offered in this book. It's just like cooking a gourmet meal, but p.s. you put it in the crockpot. And trust me - you won't...

Seriously Simple: Easy Recipes for Creative Cooks Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I own all of this author's cookbooks and love them all. But this one reaches a new height. The author understands what it means to live in a house where all cooking adults work but where no one is satisfied with restaurant or take-out food. She provides recepies that are in fact simple: marinades that...

Pleasures of the Vietnamese Table: Recipes and Reminiscences from Vietnam's Best Market Kitchens, Street Cafes, and Home Cooks Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I'm Vietnamese, and I've been looking for an authentic Vietnamese cookbook for a long time. "Pleasures of the Vietnamese Table" contains deliciously authentic recipes that could be duplicated at home. This book also has lots of great background information regarding each recipe. Other people complain...

The Best Homemade Baby Food on the Planet: Know What Goes Into Every Bite with More Than 200 of the Most Deliciously Nutritious Homemade Baby Food ... More Than 60 Purees Your Baby Will Love Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I just received my copy a few days ago, but I have already cooked several of the recipes and they are easy and delicious. As a working mom I was not sure how to fit in making healthy meals for my baby, but this book is full of great tips and ideas. I especially like the background information on why...