Cookbooks reviewed: Dec 11

  

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.