Cookbooks reviewed: Jul 30

 
 

Mocktails: A Delicious Collection of Non-Alcoholic Drinks by Moira Clark

Always feel left out when others are having drinks and I don't do alcoholic ones.

TOC where recipes are listed. Introduction discusses the flavors possible when making drinks.

Starts with syrups where recipes start with a title, tiny color photo,  list of ingredients, directions.

There is NO nutritional information and no recipe photos. 

Drink recipes start with a title then 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 a QR code to scan. not sure what happens when you click on it.

Links are listed at the end for mocktails.

 Lots to choose from  using spices, herbs and fruit fruits and vegetables.

  

Water Bath Canning And Preserving Cookbook For Beginners: The Complete Guide with 101+ Grandma’s Recipes to Water Bath and Pressure Canning for Vegetables, Meats, Jam, Meals and More… by Emily Moore

TOC where recipes are broken up into food groups. Into discusses in detail the art of home canning. I have done this many years and have enjoyed the jars during cold winter months especially. Step by step instructions on how to do it and explanation of what other aspects you need to pay attention to.

Each recipe starts with a title and summary of the item.

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 and NO pictures.

Conversion tables are included at the end.

The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet Cookbook for Beginners: 600 Easy Anti-inflammatory Recipes with 21-Day Meal Plan to Reduce Inflammation by Fernando K. Rankin

TOC where recipes are listed as food groups. Intro discusses the cookbook and what to expect.

Chapters on what the disease is, health risks, what to eat and what not to eat, 21 days meal plans are all explained in details.

Each recipe starts 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.

Directions are given and some nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, protein, carbs, fiber, sugar and sodium.

There are NO pictures and the recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.

Lots of chapters and many choices in each one. Conversion charts are included at the end.

References are included also.

 

Food on a Stick Cookbook: State Fair and Carnival Food on a Stick Recipes by Louise Davidson

TOC where recipes are listed under savory, sweet, s'mores pops.

Intro discusses how food tastes better on a stick.

Each recipe starts with a title 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. there is NO nutritional information and NO pictures.

Getting some good ideas for our kebobs for tonight’s meals.

Never thought to make spaghetti and meatballs on a stick. sounds fun to eat! 

Even dessert dishes, wow! Like fruit skewers the best, fresh local fruits. 

Conversion charts included at the end.