jbarrett5: Cookboks reviewed: Aug 4

Home Canning and Preserving Recipes for Beginners 2 books in 1 Book Set: Home Canning and Preserving Recipes for Beginners (Vol. 1) and Home Canning and Preserving Recipes for Beginners (Vol. 2) by Louise Davidson

There are two books in this set.

Home Canning and preserving recipes for beginners

bonus offer, TOC where recipes are listed in food categories.

Intro discusses the following chapters of history, benefits, different methods and techniques, which are best for which food you are preserving, troubleshooting, altitude charts and the recipes themselves.

Each recipe starts with a title, servings and some have a 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.

Directions are given. There is NO nutritional information. Lots of choices in each food group category.

Going to try green beans this year as the crops are just about ready to be harvested.

Ends with conclusion.

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Home canning and preserving for beginners - more easy recipes for canning fruits and vegetables

TOC where recipes are listed as fruits or vegetables.

Pictures are shown throughout the introduction.

Each section summaries and gives you tips for the area. Each recipe starts with a title, 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 for recipes.

Lots of choices.

Like beef stew recipe but skeptical about storing meat this way.

Conclusions, bonus offer, recipe index, author asks for a review and other works by the author.

Conversion charts are also listed for altitude

Tempting Curry Dishes by Thomas J. Murrey

This book starts out with table of contents where recipes are listed.

Intro about history of using curry in ancient times.

Each recipe starts with a title and summary of the dish. Some do not have specific amounts of what to use.

they also show a picture in bottle form. There is no nutritional information.

Sound like fun recipes where you can use a variety of different herbs and spices, you are given the choice. Most do NOT contain a photo.

Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.

Other works by the author are listed at the end.

Other works by others in the publishing company are also listed.

Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners: 1000 Effortless, Quick & Easy Recipes for People on a Budget to Cook Mouthwatering Homemade Meals for the Whole Family | 2022 Edition by Emily Thompson

Starts with table of contents where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.

Intro discusses why this method is best for time and so much can be done in the air fryer.

Discusses what an air fryer is and how it works, benefits of using one, , tips, , common Q&A, Conversion charts are listed,

Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook times and servings.

List of ingredients, some have a LOT, be sure you have them all first.

Directions are given. There is NO nutritional information and NO pictures.

So many choices that sound good and quick to make.

Superfood Cookbook: Delicious Clean Eating Superfood Salads for Easy Weight Loss and Detox: Healthy Superfood Recipes on a Budget (Superfood Kitchen Book 2) by Alissa Noel Grey

TOC where recipes are listed.

Intro discussing slimming superfood salads to boost your health.

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.

Directions are given. There is NO nutritional information but for the most part the items are healthy and fresh.

There are NO pictures. Some have a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.

Lots of good selections are in this book. Other books by the author are highlighted at the back along with about the author.