Thursday, December 3, 2020

Books read Dec 3







Instant Pot Mini Cookbook: The Complete Instant Pot Mini Recipe Collection 2020  Superfast 3-Quart Models Pressure Cooker Recipes 300 by Elina Liberman
Table of contents where recipes are broken up into meals and food categories.
Intro talks about mini pot and you should be able to use your regular size pot to make the smaller portions in this book or double recipe.
Different parts of the pot are described in how to use them.
Recipes start with a title, prep and cook times, servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sugar, low sodium and fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given and some nutritional information per serving is included: calories, fat, NOT broken up into good or bad, carbs, fiber, protein.
There are NO recipe pictures but there are other pictures in the book.
Like small sized recipes because there are only 2 that i cook for but we do like leftovers so that's why I'd prefer to use our regular size pot.
There are SO many recipes here, can't wait to try a few.





Easy Brussels Sprouts Cookbook: 50 Delicious Brussels Sprouts Recipes by BookSumo Press
This book starts out with an offer of free ebook when you join the club.
About the author is included.
Intro about easy cooking.
Table of contents lists recipes, not in any specific order.
Common abbreviations are included.
Each recipe starts with a title and list of ingredients which you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar and fresh vs. canned items.
There are no pictures. Directions are included and nutritional information is based on a portion of the servings.
Prep and cook times are included and calories, fat-NOT broken up into good or bad, carbs, protein, cholesterol and sodium based on 2000 calorie diet.
Like the variety of spices and herbs to add to just the basic Brussels sprouts and how to make them.


 



Homemade canning cookbook.: Best preserving recipes: pickles vegetables, meat preserves, tasty chutneys, and mesmerizing marmalade and jams! by Eva Benson
Love to can and preserve foods and hope they have a few recipes I've been wanting to try with our fresh vegetables from the garden.
Table of contents where recipes are broken up into categories.
Intro material and the differences between the various methods. About the book is included.
Recipes start with a title and small color photo, prep time and servings. List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sodium, low fat, low sugar products.
Directions are given. and there is NO nutritional information.
So many different categories, had not thought of meats when it comes to preserving.




Air fryer cookbook for beginners: keto friendly by Caren Warren
Dedication page, offer of free ebook, table of contents where recipes are not listed in any specific order.
Introduction talks about the history, difference between air fryer and instant pot, benefits and what you can cook and defrost and other tips.
Each recipe starts with a title, color photo, prep cook times and servings.
nutritional information per serving is calories, carbs, fats-NOT broken up into good or bad, protein 
List  of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for our healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sugar, low sodium, fresh vs. canned items.
Step by step directions are included.
What a difference  it is to actually see the finished color photo!
Lots of recipes but such a wide variety to choose form.

 




Chicken Everyday cookbook, 365 Everyday recipes by Marie Adams
Starts with table of contents where recipes are broken up into meals
Free ebook gift,  intro is about talking chickens and history of when people starting eating it for meals and safe cooking tips.
Recipes start with a title, servings and list of ingredients which you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information and NO pictures.
Some recipes have over 18 ingredients, be sure to line them up before cooking.
Different devices to cook the meals: oven, slow cooker, etc.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end. Conversion charts are listed also.
So many varieties to choose from, didn't know there was THAT many just for chicken.





Thanksgiving Cookbook - Easy Stress-Free Holiday Recipes by Louise Davidson 
Table of contents where recipes are broken up into meal categories. Offer of free ebook.
Intro is about having the perfect festive table for Thanksgiving and tips and tricks to help have a stress free time.
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish and prep cook times and servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sugar, low fat, low sodium and fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information and NO pictures.
Book has the basics but really needs photos to sell it.





27 Easy College Cookbook recipes for busy students by Diana Bricker and Alex Bricker
Preface is how the book came about.
Table of contents where recipes are listed in meal and food categories.
Each recipe starts with a title and a paragraph about the recipe.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sugar, low fat, low sodium and fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given along with tips.
Bonus recipe included and about the author. Like the selections, now I'm real hungry!

  







Spanish Cuisine: Modern & Traditional Recipes of Southern Spain by J.R. Stevens
Offer of free ebook when you sign up. Other books by the author are listed.
Table of contents where recipes are broken up into Tapas, Soups, main dishes,  and desserts.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook times and servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sugar, low fat, low sodium and fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information and NO pictures.
Like the flavors in the recipes, good combinations, spicy!





 The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: A Beginner's Guide to Healthy Weight Loss. Discover Delicious Recipes, Meal Prep Tips and a 7 Day Meal Plan by Edward Evans
Table of contents where recipes are broken up into food and meal categories.
Intro talks about what the diet is and how to get started. and so much more.
Each recipe starts with a title, color photo, prep and cook time and servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low sugar, low fat, low sodium and fresh vs. canned items.
Directions are given and some nutritional information-not sure of portion: calories, fat-NOT broken up into good or bad, fiber, carbs and protein.
Each chapter has so many different flavor and combinations of food to offer.
Like that different devices are used in the recipes: grill, oven, etc.
Building a 7 day meal plan and what ingredients to include in chart form is listed at the end.
Meal plan is included along with tips how to avoid problems with this diet.

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