jbarrett5: Cookbooks reviewed: Feb 23

Power Vegetarian Cooking: Healthy High Protein Recipes with Quinoa, Buckwheat, Beans and Legumes: Health and Fitness Books by Alissa Noel Grey

TOC starts with recipe listings in food categories.

Intro talks about eating healthy and how you can do it.

Each recipe starts with a title, servings, 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.

Some recipes have a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all ready before you start.

Directions are given.

Like the ideas and combinations of ingredients in soups, new ones for me to try.

There is NO nutritional information and NO recipe pictures.

I'll be trying a few but substituting canned beans for soaked overnight ones, NO sodium that way.

Bonus recipes are included at the end: Superfood Paleo and Vegan smoothies

These recipes also start with a title, servings, prep time, list of ingredients and directions.

Thank you note from the author and link to leave your review on amazon.

Links to author's other works are also included, about the author finishes this book.

5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cookbook for Beginners: 1001 Best Crock Pot Slow Cooker Recipes ( 5-Ingredient or Less ) by Charles D. Dolphin

TOC where recipes are broken up into meals and food categories.

Intro starts with tips and tricks for slow cooker.

Each recipe starts a title, servings, cooking 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. There are NO pictures, NO nutritional information and recipes do NOT start at top of a new page.

Can't wait to try zucchini recipes especially fish ones also.

I'd be using frozen tomatoes instead of from a can, a bit more healthier for us.

There are a thousand recipes to try enough for a years worth of meals.

Slow Cooker: 100 Easy & Delicious Simple to Follow Slow Cooker Recipes - All In 3 Steps Or Less (Crock Pot, Crock Pot Recipes, Crock Pot Cookbook, Slow Cooker, Slow Cooker Cookbook,Slow Cooking) by Nancy Kelsey

Offer of free ebooks. Table of contents where recipes are listed.

Intro talks about using slow cooker to prepare healthier easier and convenient ways to make meals.

History and advantages of slow cooking is discussed also.

Each recipe starts with a title, prep, total time, 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.

There are NO pictures, NO nutritional information, do NOT always start at the top of a new page.

Lot of traditional meals made easier in the slow cooker. Some have a large amount of ingredients, be sure to have them all.

Conclusion, free ebook offer and author asks for a review.

Instant Pot Vegan Indian Cookbook: The 100 Best Simple and Delicious Instant Pressure Cooker Recipes for Smart Individuals and Families on a Budget by Lisa Springer, Neha Sharma

Table of contents starts this book where recipes are listed in meals.

Intro discusses the pot itself, features, and how to use it.

Each recipe starts with a title, servings, cook 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.

Some recipes have a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.

Directions are given. There are NO pictures, NO nutritional information, do NOT always start at the top of a new page.

Lots of different flavor combinations to try, even chickpeas with all the spices, which I have and use sounds like it's one I really need to try. Love that they want chickpeas soaked overnight. Hate using canned items when I can do them fresh.

Mediterranean Diet Cookbook For Beginners: Step-by-Step Complete Guide To Prepare Tasty & Healthy Mediterranean Recipes On A Budget To Enjoy With Family And Friends For A New & Happier Lifestyle by Margaret Salt

TOC where recipes are broken up into meals, food groups and labels categories.

Short intro about Med diet plan, wat to eat and not eat, benefits for your body and which parts, and so much more.

Pyramid shows percentage of each food group you should be eating.

Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook time, servings, difficulty level.

Some nutritional information: calories, protein, fat and carbs.

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 have a LOT of ingredients, gather them all together before starting.

Directions are given.

There are over a thousand recipes inside, surely something or twenty at least that you want to make.

Like food and spices combinations and can't wait to try many of them.

Recipes do NOT start at the top of a new page, and NO pictures.

There are a handful of color photos in the book. Diet plans are included at the end.