887 books total for 2022
Top picks for me 2022:
The Indenture of Ivy O'Neil by Diane Helentjaris
The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles
Reinvention Redemption, Reinvention Retribution by DJ Robb
Seedling Homestead by Hilary Dartt
Penny by Peter Davidson
DIARY OF A LACEMAKER by SUKEY HUGHES
There are SO many more not even listed here
Total 2022 stats: Ranked #19 Top Reviewer at Goodreads
1/1/2023 887 books 2022
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shortest 5 pages longest 2248 pages
99,061 pages read
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Best monthly reads:
Jan 2022 Box Set for Kids: Winter Olympics with Snowman Paul (4 in 1 box set) by Yossi Lapid, Diamonds and Cole (A Cole Sage Mystery, #1) by Micheal Maxwell
Feb 2022 The Norwegian Assassin by Hannah Byron, Chasing Dreams by Paulette Marshall, DIARY OF A LACEMAKER by SUKEY HUGHES
Mar 2022 Shore Road by Joanne DeMaio, MONTANA COWBOY PROMISE by Jane Porter, Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Apr 2022 The Road to ME, Anniversary Feast by Lou Aronica, Just in Time by Steven Manchester Seduce a Knight by Gerri RUssell
May 2022 The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles, Flirting with Fifty by Jane Porter, The Wait by Joanne DeMaio
Jun 2022 The Indenture of Ivy O'Neil by Diane Helentjaris, To Win A Highlander's Heart by Gerri Russell, Making Your Mark | Leaving a Legacy | And then… A Grand Exit That’ll Have Their Tongues Waggin by Peter Davidson
Reinvention Redemption and Revention Retribution by DJ Robb, A Summer of Wonder by Hilary Dartt
Jul 2022 Seedling Homestead series by Hilary Dartt
Aug 2022 The Goodybe by Joanne DeMaio, Fortunate Son: A Novel of the Greatest Trial in Irish History by David Marlett
Sep 2022 Cole Dust by michael Maxwell, Highland Raven by Hannah Bryon
Oct 2022 Capitol Reflections by Jonathan Javitt, Once Upon A Christmas by Jane Porter
Nov 2022 The Star in the East: A Winter Tale of Ancient Mystery by John Adcox, Carol Bales , FLirting with the Beast by Jane Porter, Riding out the Race by Hilary Walker
Dec 2022 Unsolved case of Secret Christmas Baby by Hannah Bryon
Books I read:
A Night Divine: A Contemporary Christian Christmas Romance by Dawn Kinzer Other works by the author are listed at the start along with a free ebook.This story starts out with Cammy and she's an accomplished model. One day during winter months her friend from her childhood days shows up at work and is able to get her attention and talks to her.She just needs a little bit of help and Cammy agrees to help her as Amy has help from a friend and has hope. She collaspses and dies and a man tries to help her with no luck. Trace works with the community and homeless, love the work they do as a team.Cammy helps out a few times and likes what she's able to accomplish by just listening to the homeless as she hands them food and toiletries. She invites Trace to the family gathering where they will celebrate Amy's life as she has NO other relative alive.She should probably warn them about her family but ...Trace is free and looking forward to attending. We have just returned from the Seattle area and are very familiar with the homeless population, even other town nearby where we stayed. Some of the stores no longer even go after those who enter, get things and leave without paying. They don't prosecute them either.To me that's sending the wrong message as everybody can do something to get food, shelter, etc.Like how we find out more about Trace as he seems to be from high class society...In the past I have also knitted scarves and hats and mittens for them.Love how the generosity comes through at hard times and how the story plays out, so passionate.Ends with a note from the author, quotes throughout the book, acknowledgements, meet the author, free ebook and summaries of her other works and how to contact her.
All He Saw Was the Girl by Peter LeonardVery fast paced action about a few college aged guys who travel overseases, get in trouble while attending college there.End up in prison for a few days and because of one of the boys father career they are released.Women play a big part in the plot as well as Mafia and gangs. Mistaken kidnapping and so many more events shape this into a great read.Would make a really cool movie as there is so much action. Love the locations as they are decrsibed in every detail so you know exactly what corner of the street they are at.So many scenarios take place, great read.Received this review copy from The Story Plant and this is my honest opinion.
Lavina by Mary MarcusStory of a black woman who served a household throughout her life. She has a son Billy Ray and he tries to go his own way but still lives at home.Story also follows the family and the upheavals they go through from when the girls were young and as they aged.Hated to hear about abuse and sexual content but it goes with the story line.Riots are prevalent to the story and what happens during them. Received this review copy from The Story Plant and this is my honest opinion.
Some books are never published but given as a gift from authors:
The Disappearance of Miss Phoebe Hewlett by Hannah BryonStory starts out with a quote then the Lynches are having dinner and there is a knock on the door.Thaddeus is a police officer and he is summoned to go get clues as to the missing young lady. Her parents are away and the servants are worried...Imogene tries to hear the conversation and she loves a good mystery. The next day she's on her way to the library where she meets with the librarian and asks her questions of those who would be involved. in the disappearance.The young man is to wed the young woman and she learns of the family's estates. Upon arriving to meet her spouse for lunch there are others there in a line trying to find some clues walking side by side with one another.As the clues come in the story behind the young girl’s disappearance take on a different course. When a ladies shoe is found in the water things really heat up.Like this story because they give you enough clues but learn the whole background as the story goes on. Love the saying at the end, if the shoe fits...Light read and not bloody or gory.Excerpt from The Highland Raven, a historic book from the author is included at the end and about the author and her works are included.Enjoy these mysteries.
Glee's Gift by Cheryl BolenThis story is about Glee when she was just a young girl. Her older brother didn't want her to come along as it was a boys only outing.His friend Blanks not only gave her his gloves to wear but stood up for her. Story goes on over the years and he always just wanted graditude and she came up with an idea for a Chrimstas gift.Cute story. Other works relating to this story are summarized at the end and listed in the series.
What it Was Like by Peter SethStory starts out with a man in prison and he writes a story about how he ended up there.As a young teen he heads to upstate NY to work at a sumeer camp. There are events that lead up to the killings that are time stamped.There are so many details and the descriptionss are so precise, I feel as if I am close by as it's happening.He is able to learn so much more about the sommunity and Camp Mooncliff and best places to go that he feels very informaed when he steps off the bus.We learn about his family home life and his college years.Story goes along as the couple reunite while he's at college and then things happen that they grow apart but he wants to get back with her...Very dark happenings towards the end you wonder what is going on or how it will all end as they drive up to the camp area where they first met.Didn't see the story hapening as it did, like the unpredictability and how it all plays out.Praise, about the author and acknowledgements to others ends this bok.Want to read more from thsi author because of the descriptions that I can picutre in my mind and he tells a good story that will stay with me.Received this review copy from the publisher The Story Plant and this is my honest opinion.
The Sweetest Day by Debra BishopThis story starts out with the children heading off into the woods with their stepmother to get wood.They are very poor and never have enough food for them all so she comes up with an answer to the problem.Hansel is a bit older and his sister Greta have lost their way home and find a house that looks inviting. The old woman takes them in and feeds them but she has other plans for them.After several years she is ready to cast a spell on them so she can eat them-this is where things turn dark for me....The children understand what's going on and try NOT to gain weight til one day she declares they are ready. Love ending, never saw it happening that way...Different take on Hansel and Gretal fairy tale wtih twists.
A Night Divine: A Contemporary Christian Christmas Romance by Dawn Kinzer
Other works by the author are listed at the start along with a free ebook.
This story starts out with Cammy and she's an accomplished model. One day during winter months her friend from her childhood days shows up at work and is able to get her attention and talks to her.
She just needs a little bit of help and Cammy agrees to help her as Amy has help from a friend and has hope. She collaspses and dies and a man tries to help her with no luck. Trace works with the community and homeless, love the work they do as a team.
Cammy helps out a few times and likes what she's able to accomplish by just listening to the homeless as she hands them food and toiletries. She invites Trace to the family gathering where they will celebrate Amy's life as she has NO other relative alive.
She should probably warn them about her family but ...
Trace is free and looking forward to attending.
We have just returned from the Seattle area and are very familiar with the homeless population, even other town nearby where we stayed.
Some of the stores no longer even go after those who enter, get things and leave without paying. They don't prosecute them either.
To me that's sending the wrong message as everybody can do something to get food, shelter, etc.
Like how we find out more about Trace as he seems to be from high class society...
In the past I have also knitted scarves and hats and mittens for them.
Love how the generosity comes through at hard times and how the story plays out, so passionate.
Ends with a note from the author, quotes throughout the book, acknowledgements, meet the author, free ebook and summaries of her other works and how to contact her.
All He Saw Was the Girl by Peter Leonard
Very fast paced action about a few college aged guys who travel overseases, get in trouble while attending college there.
End up in prison for a few days and because of one of the boys father career they are released.
Women play a big part in the plot as well as Mafia and gangs. Mistaken kidnapping and so many more events shape this into a great read.
Would make a really cool movie as there is so much action. Love the locations as they are decrsibed in every detail so you know exactly what corner of the street they are at.
So many scenarios take place, great read.
Received this review copy from The Story Plant and this is my honest opinion.
Lavina by Mary Marcus
Story of a black woman who served a household throughout her life. She has a son Billy Ray and he tries to go his own way but still lives at home.
Story also follows the family and the upheavals they go through from when the girls were young and as they aged.
Hated to hear about abuse and sexual content but it goes with the story line.
Riots are prevalent to the story and what happens during them.
Received this review copy from The Story Plant and this is my honest opinion.
Some books are never published but given as a gift from authors:
The Disappearance of Miss Phoebe Hewlett by Hannah Bryon
Story starts out with a quote then the Lynches are having dinner and there is a knock on the door.
Thaddeus is a police officer and he is summoned to go get clues as to the missing young lady. Her parents are away and the servants are worried...
Imogene tries to hear the conversation and she loves a good mystery. The next day she's on her way to the library where she meets with the librarian and asks her questions of those who would be involved. in the disappearance.
The young man is to wed the young woman and she learns of the family's estates. Upon arriving to meet her spouse for lunch there are others there in a line trying to find some clues walking side by side with one another.
As the clues come in the story behind the young girl’s disappearance take on a different course. When a ladies shoe is found in the water things really heat up.
Like this story because they give you enough clues but learn the whole background as the story goes on. Love the saying at the end, if the shoe fits...
Light read and not bloody or gory.
Excerpt from The Highland Raven, a historic book from the author is included at the end and about the author and her works are included.
Enjoy these mysteries.
Glee's Gift by Cheryl Bolen
This story is about Glee when she was just a young girl. Her older brother didn't want her to come along as it was a boys only outing.
His friend Blanks not only gave her his gloves to wear but stood up for her. Story goes on over the years and he always just wanted graditude and she came up with an idea for a Chrimstas gift.
Cute story. Other works relating to this story are summarized at the end and listed in the series.
What it Was Like by Peter Seth
Story starts out with a man in prison and he writes a story about how he ended up there.
As a young teen he heads to upstate NY to work at a sumeer camp. There are events that lead up to the killings that are time stamped.
There are so many details and the descriptionss are so precise, I feel as if I am close by as it's happening.
He is able to learn so much more about the sommunity and Camp Mooncliff and best places to go that he feels very informaed when he steps off the bus.
We learn about his family home life and his college years.
Story goes along as the couple reunite while he's at college and then things happen that they grow apart but he wants to get back with her...
Very dark happenings towards the end you wonder what is going on or how it will all end as they drive up to the camp area where they first met.
Didn't see the story hapening as it did, like the unpredictability and how it all plays out.
Praise, about the author and acknowledgements to others ends this bok.
Want to read more from thsi author because of the descriptions that I can picutre in my mind and he tells a good story that will stay with me.
Received this review copy from the publisher The Story Plant and this is my honest opinion.
COOKBOOKS:
Air Fryer Cookbook: 1500 Days of Quick & Easy Recipes to Make Crispier Homemade Meals with Less Effort | Bonus: Time Saving Hacks and Much More by Linda Roberts
This book starts with table of contents where recipes are broken up into meals and food categories.
Intro discusses the author and her work and the invention of air fryers.
Other chapters discuss how to choose the right one for you and what it can do. Charts using cooking time are charter
Tips like saving time are included.
Shopping lists are also shown and meal plans.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep cook times and servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
What I like is the ingredients are not prepackaged but made from scratch.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information and NO pictures.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
Have a lot of recipes I want to try from this book. Some recipes containa LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Cooking conversion charts are included at the end along with alphabetical index of recipes.
Good book to keep on hand as it covers so much of things we would actually eat, making from scratch.
A KEEPER!
TOC where recipes are listed as meals and sides.
Intro discusses children and when they should start learning how to become familiar with the kitchen and food.
More intro material about why you should want to cook. Has separate instructions for adults and for kids.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook times and servings are listed.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some recipes contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and there are NO pictures.
Some nutritional information : calories, total fat, sat fat, total carbs, net carbs, protein, sugar, fiber, sodium, potassium.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
Some recipes use prepackaged box mixes or canned items.
Conversion charts are included at the end.
Precautions when using certain foods when cooking with a child.
XMAS CAKE AND COOKIE COOKBOOK: Easy And Tasty Holidays And Christmas Cookies, Cakes, Pies, Candies, Fudge,& More. Amaze Your Family And Celebrate The Most Wonderfull Time Of The Year With Them by Kara Hersey
TOC lists recipes in cakes and cookies categories.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and total times, servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a LOT of ingredients be sure to have them all.
Directions are given and there are NO nutritional information and NO pictures.
Some recipes require a prepackaged box of cake or other items.
very flavorful and colorful, perfect for the holidays.
Great for holiday baking where you want to impress others with hours on hours of work.
The Ultimate Dutch Cookbook: 111 Dishes From Netherlands To Cook Right Now by Slavka Bodic
Intro starts this book where it discusses the Dutch and ingredients and veggies and meat they use.
TOC has recipes broken up into meals and side dishes.
More intro discusses Northeastern cuisine vs the Western and Southern.
Section on the Netherlands history about people that lived there .
Each recipe starts with a title and prep, cook times.
Some nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, protein and fiber.
Summary of the dish, servings. NO pictures
List of ingredients and 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 some contain a color photos.
Other works by the author are listed at the end and author asks you for a review.
Links do NOT owrk.
35 Family Favorite Casserole Recipes by Pamela Kazmierczak
TOC where recipes are broken up into meals with beef, vegetarian,, chicken and others.
Short intro about the cookbook.
Author has offers of free ebooks, requests a review.
Each recipe starts with a title and a short summary of the dish.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a lot of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are iven and notes. some recipes use canned items NOT fresh.
There are NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
The Cowboy Cookbook For Beginners: 250 Authentic Ranch, Campfire, and Grill Recipes that Would Have Made Billy the Kid's Mouth Water by Chuck Pickett Johnson
TOC has recipes broken up into meal categories.
Intro discusses cowboys and things they'd eat, also educational to learn about what makes a cowboy.
Lifestyle and kitchn customs are also discussed.
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 fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Directions are given and some nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, sugars, protein.
Recipes DO not have a pictures and do NOT always start at the top of a new page
Like that they also give you recipes for broths from all natural ingredients,
Love that they have recipes for instant one pot, so appealing.
Some recipes contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Disappointed some recipes do contain prepackaged items and canned.
Ends with conclusion. good resource of recipes.
One Dish Two Diets: Recipes for the Hybrid Vegetarian and Meat-Eating Family by Julie Hoa
TOC where recipes are listed as meals and sides, and other special categories.
Dedication page, about the author, info about the cookbook. Discussion about a hybrid family and how the author sees food as art.
Each recipe starts with a medium size color photo, title, summary of the dish, cook times and servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all. Optional items are listed, Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information.
Reindeer loaf sounds interesting.
Great book to glance through you'll probably find a handful you want to try to make today.
Harrison Family Cooking Volume 1 by Candace June
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed as meals and sides.
Short intro about the family.
Each recipe starts with a title and has a list of ingredients and 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 are NO pictures, NO servings, NO nutritional information.
Best Healthy Vegan Holiday Recipes: Christmas recipes by Jonathan Vine
Authors other works are listed and links work. offer of free ebook is also listed.
TOC where recipes are listed as certain holidays. Intro discusses the many different recipes and meals for any holiday and whats make them special.
Each holiday starts with a summary and color photo. Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish, total hours and servings.
List of ingredients and 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 some nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, protein and carbs.
There is a small color photo for each recipe also.
Some recipes contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Ends with conclusion from the author about being vegan and still being able to celebrate the holidays with food.
50 Super Steak & Poultry Rub Recipes: A Complete Cookbook of Taste-Tempting Rub Ideas! by Barbara Riddle
This book starts with TOC where rubs are broken up into steaks or poultry.
Full page color photos along with intro about the book and different aspects of the recipes.
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish, servings, prep and cook times.
List of ingredients and 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 most contain a color photo. There is NO nutritional information.
Even some of the ones for chicken sound appetizing, enough to want to try, something new.
Conclusion where author summarizes the book and what you can expect from the recipes.
50 Easy Sherbet Recipes - The Frozen Sherbet Cookbook by Pamela Kazmierczak
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed, NO in any specific order.
Short into and offer of free ebooks. Each recipe starts with a title, short summary of the dish.
List of ingredients and 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 along with serving suggestions.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Everything uses a blender. Good flavor combinations. Author requests a review.
Low Carb Dump Meals: Easy Healthy One Pot Meal Recipes by Sarah Spencer
TOC lists recipes using slow cooker, baking sheet in oven.
Offer of free ebooks. Intro discuss the low carb dump meals and how flavorful and easy they are.
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish, calories, fat, protein, carbs and has servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a TON of items, be sure to have them all.
Directions are given. There are NO pictures.
Conclusion and author requests a review.
Her other works are highlighted at the end.
Cooking conversion charts are also included.
Dump Recipes New Cookbook: 250+ Quick and Easy Dump Meal and Dump Dinner Recipes by Patrick Brown
TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food groups.
Intro discusses organic foods and superfoods and allergies and labels.
Each recipe starts with a title, not is English some of them are hard to understand what they really are.
Ingredients and allergies are listed brief summary of the dish.
List of ingredients and 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 are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Some contain servings.
Don't care for some recipes that list ingredients all in one line, hard to determine what measurement goes with which product.
The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook for Beginners: 1000 Days Flavour& Quick Recipes for Everyday Meals to Live a Healthy Life by Valerie Albertson
Book was renamed to this:
The Complete Crock Pot Cookbook for Beginners 2023: 1200 Super Easy, Delicious & Healthy Crockpot Recipes for Everyday Meals to Live a Healthy Life
Same ISBN # for both.
This bok starts with TOC where recipes are listed in categories of meals and food groups.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings, cook times.
Not every recipe starts at the top of a new page.
List of ingredients and 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 some nutrtional information per serving: calories, protein, carbs, fat, fiber, cholesterol, sodium and potassium.
Some recipes have nutritional info for only calories, fiber, protein and carbs, not in same format as other recipes, like they are copied from a different source.
There are NO pictures.
35 Easy Weeknight Dinners - The Easy Winter Recipes and Winter Food Cookbook by Addison Reese
TOC where recipes are listed as food groups. Each recipe starts with a title, some have summary of the dish.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and some offer serving suggestions. There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
Author requests a review.
30 Fabulous Snacks Recipes To Try - The Best Snacks To Eat Anytime by Pamela Kazmierczak
Note from the author and about her website.
Each recipe starts with a title and some have a summary of the dish.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some are very basic as making a sandwich and some take some thought into making.
There are NO pictures, NO nutritional information. Author requests a review.
Book starts out with table of contents where recipes are listed as food groups.
Short intro about the book and thank you note and offer of free ebooks.
Each recipe starts with a title, List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first. Directions are given and there are NO servings, NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
Book starts out with table of contents where recipes are listed as food groups.
Short intro about the book and thank you note and offer of free ebooks.
Each recipe starts with a title, List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first. Directions are given and there are NO servings, NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
50 Quick Bread Recipes For Breakfast - Breakfast Quick Bread Recipes To Try Today (Breakfast Ideas - The Breakfast Recipes Cookbook Collection 7) by Pamela Kazmierczak
Book starts out with table of contents where recipes are listed as food grupops.
Short intro about the book and thank you note and offer of free ebooks.
Each recipe starts with a title, List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first. Directions are given and there are NO servings, NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
Author requests a review at the end.
50 Delicious Omelet Recipes For Breakfast - Breakfast Omelets To Try Today by Pamela Kazmierczak
Book starts out with table of contents where recipes are listed as food groups.
Short intro about the book and thank you note and offer of free ebooks.
Each recipe starts with a title, List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first. Directions are given and there are NO servings, NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
Author requests a review at the end.
Breakfast Ideas Super Value Pack I – 500 Recipes For Waffles, Omelets, Muffins, Smoothies, Quick Bread and More by Pamela Kazmierczak
Book starts out with table of contents where recipes are listed as food groups.
Short intro about the book and thank you note and offer of free ebooks.
Each recipe starts with a title, List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first. Directions are given and there are NO servings, NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
Can't wait to try a few of the blueberry ones although a few look familiar under the company name though.
Book 2 contains quick and easy breakfast recipes
Same format as other parts of the book, waffles, pancakes and crepes, etc.
Book 3 contains easy breakfast recipes using eggs, etc
Book 4 has recipes for more quick and easy breakfast meals
Book 5 has coffee cake recipes
Book 6 contains quick bread recipes
Book 7 has waffle recipes.
Book 8 has omelet recipes
Book 9 has fruit smoothie recipes
Book 10 has breakfast burritos
Author requests a review at the end.
This book starts with offer of free ebooks, about the author, short intro about the book, table of contents where recipes are listed as pot pies, quiches, soufflés, etc.
Common abbreviations chart shows measurements.
Full page color photos of pies, not sure which ones they are NOT identified.
Each recipe starts with a title, has a list of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure ot have them all, directions are given and servings, prep cook, total times.
Some nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol, sodium based on 2k calorie diet.
Great ideas in this book and you can make them healthier.
101 Quick & Easy Pasta Recipes by Victoria Steele
Book starts with TOC where charts show differences in shapes of pasta. Difference categories of ways to cook pasta.
Each recipe starts with a title summary of the dish.
List of ingredients and 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 servings.
There is NO nutritional information and NO pictures.
Good resource book.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Our Favorite Cake and Icing Recipes by Debbie Madson
Short intro about the book, TOC where recipes are listed as different types of cakes and icings.
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish.
List of ingredients and 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 some use prepackaged mixes. Some contain a picture.
No servings or nutritional information. Like that some recipes are from scratch as I learned great book to keep on your shelf that you can pick up any time to reference how they made cakes back in the day.
Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: How to Get Started with the Mediterranean Eating to Live Healthier, Lose Weight with Easy & Delicious Recipes and a Meal Plan for Beginners to Kickstart Your New Lifestyle by Lizzy McFields
Bonus ebook offer, TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Intro discusses the history of the diet plan, what it is, how to achieve your best by using it.
Health benefits and tips.
Charted lists of what you can eat and what part of your body it benefits, foods to limit and 8 week meal plan.
Each recipe starts with a title and some have small color picture, prep and cook times, servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a lot of items, be sure to have them all first. Instead of canned items, use fresh.
Directions are given and some nutritional information: calories, total fat, sat fat, carbs, protein, sodium and fiber.
Recipes do not always start at the top of a new page.
Like recipes because for the most part they use healthy items.
Like this as a resource book because of all the factors of the diet plan.
Nutritional information varies in the recipes, NOT consistent.
Index is very in-depth listed at the very end.
Index is misleading, searched out recipes for blueberries and the pages don’t' synch right.
Conversion tables at listed at the end, publisher requests a review, offer of free ebook.
One of better books on the subject.
Christmas Hot Chocolate Recipes: The Best Hot Cocoa Cookbook for the Holidays by Laura Sommers
Table of Contents where recipes are listed, short intro bout the book,.
Each recipe starts with a title, and has a list of ingredients and 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. There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Some recipes ahve a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Very different flavor combinations.
Peanut butter hot chocolate would be my first to try.
Ends with about the author, worth a look through to find your favorite to make.
Other works by the author are listed at the very end.
Tacos: Best Homemade Taco Recipes from Breakfast Tacos to Street Tacos and Dessert Tacos by Sarah Spencer
TOC where recipes are listed for meals and food groups.
Free ebook offer. and intro about tacos.
Basic definition, history, fun facts,, type of tortillas, and machines used.
Recipes start with a title, summary of the item.
Servings, prep and cook times.
Nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, carbs, fiber, sugar, protein and sodium
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Equipment used and directions on how to make are included. There are NO pictures. Love that they have toppings also included in the recipes.
Lots of variations and different foods I'd not considered to use before.
Other works by the author are listed at the end along with conversion charts.
There are NO pictures.
Microwave Mug Meals: Cookbook Full of Microwaveable Mug Recipes by Laura Sommers
TOC where recipes are listed, NO in any specific order.
Short intro about mug meals.
Each recipe starts with a title and has List of ingredients and 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 are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Sound like great ideas for a quick treat or gift.
About the author and other books by the author are listed at the end along with amazon tshirt gift selections to buy.
The Complete Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners 2022-23: 200+ Simple, Quick and Easy Mediterranean Recipes to Help You Change Your Eating Habits and Build Healthy Habits,60-Days Meal Plan by Daivd Camaroon
Starts with TOC where recipes are listed, intro about the recipes, area, diet plan, and more intro material about the diet plan.
Meal plans are included.
Each recipe starts with a title, tiny small color photo, prep and total times, servings.
Materials needed are listed as a List of ingredients and 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 si NO nutritional information.
Some recipes call for a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
South American Cookbook: Delicious Spanish Recipes from All-Over the Latin World by BookSumo Press
Offer of free ebooks, about the author, short intro about the book, TOC where recipes are listed as countries in this book that have recipes.
Common abbreviations are included in chart format.
Each recipe starts with a title and has a list of ingredients and 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.
Servings and prep and cook times are included.
Some nutritional information: calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs, and protein based on 2k diet.
There are pictures of things familiar with the country, NOT the recipe pictures.
Problem I found was the list of ingredients does NOT include everything they want you to mix.
Some of recipes also use canned items, TOO much sodium in them. The titles are not translated into English so you don't know if you're making a salad, dessert or a meal.
Want to try simple Portuguese torte, looks easy enough and should be tasty being butterscotch.
The Complete Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners: 1800 Days of Delicious & Healthy Mediterranean Recipes to Change Your Eating Lifestyle, 90-Day Meal Plan to Help You Build Healthy Habits by Rachel Cooper
TOC starts this book where recipes are listed as meals and food groups.
History of the diet plan and what aspects make it healthy and it works.
Each recipe starts with a title and summary of the dish. medium size color photo, prep and cook times.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Love that they are using no salt added products, but fresh would even be better.
Directions are given and lots of nutritional information: calories, protein, carbs, dietary fiber, sugars, fat, sat fat, vitamins, sodium , etc.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
My Toddler Cooks A Thanksgiving Turkey: An Interactive (Mess-Free) Cookbook, Holiday Recipe for Young Kids, Cook a delicious dish inside the book with just the swirl of your finger! by Caroline Lee
Although this is a children's book story it is also a cookbook where recipes start with a shopping list of ingredients to buy.
Step by step instructions in how to cook the item. Other works by the author are laso listed at the end.
Cute story.
The Savory German Cookbook: Celebrate with Food by Dennis Carter
TOC where recipes are listed as food groups and meals.
Intro discusses the best way to experience German food.
Each recipe starts with a title, medium size color photo and a summary of the dish.
Cook time and servings.
List of ingredients and 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.
So many of our families recipes are listed here, great resouce to have them all in one location.
cabbage rolls would be one of my favorite along with bread/Danish recipes.
A KEEPER !
The Essential Fondue Bible: Delicious recipes to delight and entertain by Alison Miles
This book start with TOC where recipes are listed, not in any specific order.
Introduction discusses how to do a fondue in your house and things you can use.
Also origins of this offering along with how other countries use it.
Step by step instructions on how to make the fondue along with tips for electric pots, and different cheeses.
Chapter on tools, pans and machines are included along with tips.
X resource book if you want to know everything about fondue.
Each recipe starts with a title, small color photo and summary of the dish.
Servings are listed and prep time.
List of ingredients and 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.
Sweet and savory choices.
I Hate Vegetables Cookbook: Fresh and Easy Vegetable Recipes That Will Change Your Mind by Katie Moseman
Toc has listings for meals and food groups.
Not only does the author introduce you to how to cook vegetables to make them taste good but using different cooking methods and other ingredients to enhance the flavors.
Different cooking methods are described. FAQ is included.
Each recipe starts with a title and summary of the dish.
Prep, cook and total times.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a lot of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information and NO pictures.
Some contain servings.
Wish there were pictures as they sound amazing, picture can tell the real story.
About the author is listed at the end.
The Complete Instant Pot Cookbook For Beginners: 1200 -Days Delicious & Affordable Instant Pot Pressure Cooker for Healthy Homemade Meal Plan by William N. Davis
TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food groups.
Intro discusses the instant pot and advantages of using it.
Each recipe starts, NOT always at the top of a new page, 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 sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all.
Directions are given and some nutritional information, not sure of serving size: calories, fat, fiber, carbs sugar and proteins.
Don't like seeing use of canned tomatoes when you can be using fresh and get rid of added sodium.
There are NO pictures.
