Cookbook reviewed: Apr 27

   

COPYCAT RECIPES: A Quick and Easy Guide to Your Favorite Secret Recipes From the Most Popular American Restaurants by Kris Keller

This book starts with table of contents where recipes are broken up into food categories.

Intro discusses that you can make them healthier at home.

Color photos only at start of a new chapter.

Love the idea of wraps and we use them often.

Each recipe starts with a title, servings, prep and cook times and some have nutrtional information per serving: calories, fat, carbs and protein.

Seasonings would be a great one for me because i have tons of them in the pantry.

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.

There are TONS of ingredients, be sure to have them all.

Directions are given. There are NO pictures.

Handful of recipes per chapter from all different types of restaurants.

Conclusion and references are included at the end.

5-Ingredient Cast Iron Skillet Recipes by Louise Davidson

Starts with table of contents where recipes are broken up into meals and food categories.

Offer of free ebook. Intro discusses the concept of only 5 ingredients.

History of cast iron cooking and more.

Each recipe starts with a title, 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 there is some nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, carbs, protein, sodium.

There are NO pictures. Some recipes have over 5 ingredients with spices and water.

I would rather spend the time and NOT use canned items.

Pesto bean chicken, 8 ingredients, am i missing something with the title?

Authors other works are highlighted at the end.

Conversion charts are listed.

Everyday Asian Cooking - Chinatown Recipes (Quick and Easy Asian Cookbooks Book 6) by Lina Chang

TOC where recipes are listed in meals and food categories. Offer of free ebook.

Intro discusses cooking like you are in Chinatown.

Each recipe starts with a title, translation into English, summary of the dish, servings, prep and cook times.

Medium size color photo.

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 and nutritional information: per serving: calories, fat, carbs, protein and sodium.

Love shrimp dishes and can't wait til dinner.

Fortune cookies, what a treat!

Free ebook offer. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.

Conversions charts are available.

a KEEPER for me, with nutritional info and pics!

The Groovy Green Kitchen (Volume II): Simply, Super, Supper Soups by Geraldine Helen Hartman

TOC where recipes are listed. Dedication page and about the author. Other works by the author are listed. 

Intro discusses the recipes in this version of the book.

Each recipe starts with a title, some with a small color photo, summary of the dish and some have 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 have a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all.

Optional ingredients are also listed.

Directions are given. NO nutritional information.

Has blends of spices to use for any herbal blend seasoning recipe.

Healthy Cooking For One : Quick and Easy Healthy Recipes from Breakfast to Dessert for Just You by Dereck Moore

Book starts with TOC where recipes are listed in meal and food categories.

Free ebook offer. Intro about just cooking for one.

Each recipe starts with a title and summary of the dish, 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 have a lot of ingredients, be sure to have them all.

Directions are given and there is some nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, sugar, protein and sodium.

No bake cookie balls would be great when coming back from a hike, or taking a break while hiking.

Conversion charts at the end.