Married for the Warrior's Revenge by Lisa Torquay
This story starts out in Spain 1147. Dedication and a foreord from the author and maps of the location setting.
It follows Fatimah as she's out with her horse til she gets captured.
She's very smart in her moves. Rodringo is the one who caught her. Their families are enemies and he just wants what is rightfully his to be returned to him.
He takes her back to his castle and its very different than her own. She has free rein but only on the grounds. She is able to help the cooks with spices and herbs as they had no clue they could be used in cooking while they work through negotiations.
From then I love how the others really enjoy their food. Fascinating to find out where she stores the highly wanted herbs. It's a perfect location, just not normal.
Love hearing how the Romans traditions and customs also come into play in this book. The things the Spaniards and Moors had learned from them make sense.
Love action, adventure, outside areas, training, dancing, pools, food, fashion and how they really life.
Love learning that he has to sacrifice a lot to wed her and how they work among the peasants in the fields during harvest.
He also learns of a mole that is trading secrets and has to banish them.
Skirmishes help them keep on their toes as he's been training the farmers to help if ever needed.
Love how this story plays out, didn't see it happening as it did.
Steamy hot adult situations and love her she learned it all. I love reading.
Excerpt from the next book in the series is included. About the author and how to connect with her on social media. Her other works are listed at the end. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
The Barlows (The Seaside Saga Book 17) by Joanne DeMaio
Starts out and Jason and Maris are back together, just dropping her car off for service.
As they go through a rural dark street she sees the first deer and avoids it, but doesn't see the next one...
Jason was following right behind her.
Things I love about this book are emotions, just when things are going great, then they aren't...
Love learning about how to avoid yellow jackets while picnicking outside, so cool!, all references to the water.
Love catching up with the WHOLE crew from wherever they are located and how things are advancing for them all. Love renovation, seen from others eyes it just sparkles, more escerpts from the journal.
Love how the crew takes care of one another especially during hard times. It's a gimmie, they are just there...
Can't wait to read more from Joanne, so very descriptive details.
The Transported Duke (Roguish Gentlemen Book 2) by Lisa Torquay
This story starts out in Australia and we find Lady Matilda on her way there under an alias name.
Story is also following Hadrian who was next in line to be the duke, after his father passes away.
Problem is Hadrian was accused and found guilty of killing his best friend and they sent him to work on the road project in Australia for 2 years.
She has arrived with very important paper in her possession that will shed on her visit to see him.
Throughout the book she's just over the moon with his appearance and has a hard time keeping her hands to herself.
When he views the papers he's forever in her debt and they next find themselves in England. He's very protective of her before they get there and thereafter.
Like how this all plays out, the mystery of the murder and how he recreates the scene, finds clues others missed and how she actually finds clues with her appearance at social events.
The couple come to an understanding then fall out of sorts. Love how his sister helps bring them together as they had all once played together as kids, in the country.
Love use of musical instruments and detailed descriptions of clothing, their own sea voyages, foods, outside areas. Like how they solve the drug issue and all those involved follow through.
Lot of characters play a part in the events and outcome that occurred.
Spicy adult situations.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
The Perfectly simple complicated life of maggie halloran
This story starts out with Maggie and she's retired, finally from her real estate job.
Her daughter Alice lives in the city of London and works there.
Her mother has just announced she's remarrying, she's in her 80's and helps to organize things.
When they return from the honeymoon things are not as they appear to be...
Daughter announces she's leaving London, having a baby and moving in with her mother.
Things just go from bad to worse to castrohphe level. All the furnitue they want Maggie to keep for them in her house. It's perfect size for just Maggie and she ends up giving up her own bedroom for the expectant mother and child to be.
Dog is another story, as she finds herself cuddling the dog but then there are times he's misbehaved and daughter has to tend to him.
She has a boyfriend that comes to visit and he's out of sorts with all that is gong on. The ex husband shows up to reassociate himself to his daughter.
Maggie has just had it but that's not all that happens, she just wants to do her sudoku puzzles and do things she wants to do.
She has a male friend who helped fix the house up for her and he stays in contact.
I thought USA people had drama but this beats it all. It's comical at times and serious at other times.
Have not gone through what she has had to endure and can't imagine I will, don't even want to LOL
There are ex spouses and new boyfriends also, what a mix.
Love the English landscape and communities that are discussed and getting familiar with the slang. I used to hate English books but Tule authors have made me want to read about them again.
Never imagined things would turn out as they did, WOW
Like learning about infliencers and the blog and how it all works.
Love how there were many generations in this story, you get to see all their particular problems.
Listing of other works by the author are listed at the end.
About the author is included. Next book in the series is mentioned and acknowledgments.
Received this review copy from the author and htis is my honest opinion.
Gone to Texas A Desperate Journey by Debra Parmley
This book starts out in Kansas in 1867 where Sally is just returning home with her daughter after helping a neighbor to find her husband Luke gone and their son Matthew.
She secures passage with Moss as they travel to locate Luke.
Robert is also looking for Luke..and their paths do cross.
She is able to bring food to an injured Indian and she finds the necklace he thanked her with. So touching! Love the bond!
Love the action, western locations, mystery, adventure, Indians, clues and calmness to deal with it all, colorful characters along the way.
Book ends with acknowledgements, about the author and her other works.
I received a gifted copy and am providing a review.
Spy by Danielle Steel
Hampshire, England 1939
Starts out with Alex and she's just had her coming out party and life continues as the war starts and her brothers enlist. She does too as a driver in the city.
Soon after others hear of her expertise in many foreign languages and she gets a job with SOE. She loves the spy field but knows she can't talk about it for 20 years after the facts.
She develops a relationship with Richard and he has his own secrets as he's a pilot.
Love how the story goes, hardships and rewards. Parents take on a dozen children who are sometimes orphaned and other times they return to their parents after the war.
I recall a Walton family show where they had children from England come to live in VA with them.
As years go on, we get to follow her travel with her spouse to so many countries. Even her services are needed. Love hearing about MI6 as I've only seen glimpses of them in the books I read.
Love the knitting especially that her mother and others tending to the children did for the war efforts.
Alex is so talented even with her own children. Locations are so precise and clear.
She meets many men who want to sway her to their side....love hearing of the clothes she's able to wear and clothing stores in Paris.
She is able to find out so many details of others who are trying to bribe her....
Love history, romance, travel and customs in other countries, food, fashion, landscapes in Hampshire, family life and knowing when to retire. Something for everyone.
Borrowed this book from Libby from my local library and this is my honest opinion.
The Day He Asked Again by Elana Johnson
Love this book because it is about a career I know nothing of.
Brooklynn works as a dog groomer, sometimes from the back of her SUV.
Dave is a captain on a Coast Guard ship that patrols the Port Angeles area in WA.
Can't wait to get back to that area and check this location out further, nature preserve and CG station if it's open to visitors.
They grew up living close by to one another but never dated. She's had a crush on him the whole time. She married a man but he died in a water accident.
That keeps her away from having anything to do with anybody that works on the water or anywhere near it. She is getting counseling and has made good progress.
They do start dating and really get along good as they learn more details about one another.
Disasters happen and he has to go out during the bad storm to help others. She wants no part of that or him now....
You wonder if they will ever get back together with one another.
Loved this book for new words, locations, careers and the story lines.
Can't wait to read more form this author as she writes from an area we travel to yearly.
Love that this book is about an older crowd, as I am.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Bound by Belief By Raphael Aron
Was interested in reading this because we had a sister in law that was taken into a cult.
This book follows the trail of those who've been taken and the services the team takes to get them back to safety. This book concentrated on many different groups of people and those they help to get out.
Time is of the essence in most cases. Love how they investigate and come to conclusions that will aid the victim.
In most cases they have been brainwashed. Sad to learn of the fate of some
This book has so many unique ideas and tactics depending on the circumstances.
The author is very knowledgeable in this field and I feel they are very passionate.
Love how the team works together as the makeup of the team is ever changing depending on what services need to be performed.
So VERY realistic. Fascinating read and not too difficult or gory.
Received this review copy from the author/publisher and this is my honest opinion.
Irish Knit Murder by Peggy Ehrhart
This book title fascinated me as I am a knitter and love the complicated designs.
They work at local once a week paper, as reporters and covering the St. Patrick’s meal at senior center along with entertainment. After the performance the star leave the stage and she is found alter....
Betina and Pamela and her spouse Wilfred, he's the cook enjoy a meal home cooked.
Love food in the book and will attempt to do my cabbage the same way this week.
Dessert sounds like the perfect meal ending, similar to one my mom would make in glass bowl with layers showing through.
Betina shares pictures with them, love the texture and color of the missing sweater.
The women discussed the details they recall and pieced things together.... Flowers with deepest sympathy has them stumped...
Pamela lives alone with her cats and her daughter is at college. Spouse passed 15 years and she's just now dating.
Love how she relaxes by knitting and thinking of the details of the death...
Just when you think they solved the murder another occurs...
Lots of very detailed descriptions. Not only is a pattern included by also a coffee trifle.
Like this series and hope to read more now that I've discovered this author.
Authors links are included at the end.
I received this review book from Kensington Books, Kensington Cozies and this is my honest opinion.
#IrishKnitMurder #NetGalley
Take Only My Love by Jo Anne Barnes
This story starts out with Nicole and she's just broken into Mr. Quinn's lodge in the wildness.
She's there for a family friend and hopes to get a look at a map that shows geological information....
Story also follows Justin and he lives and works in the woods. The couple next door are like his family, they tend to one another.
Love the nature scenes, wildnessness, fun you can have in them, geology aspects of this story and how it all plays a part.
Few characters but very well described scenes, yes I even look them up, love learning new words. Romance and adult situation are an added plus to this story.
These stories from Jo Anne just make me forget what I should be doing, chores, preparing meals, etc just for a few hours. Have enjoyed the reads, all of them and can't wait to read more.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Life is a Cabernet: A Wine Country Novella (Heartwarming Family Sagas - Stand-Alone Fiction) by Jan Moran
This story starts with Julianna and she's organized the gala from the list of local owners of wineries. She has hopes to not only get more work for herself as advertising is her career, but to also get donations for a children's hospital effort.
Story also follow Henri and he owns a vineyard but is very recluse, stays out of the limelight.
She knew that he had lost his wife and she had lost her spouse to be also just days before he returned from the war.
She gets along jsut fine with Henri and his children but knows nothing about him as a man. He's misunderstood and she runs back to the hotel for the night . Next day she finds out a lot more about him from the local prist and she needs to hear things from him.
What I love about this book is the knowledge of vineyards and wines they produce and the important aspects of smell, taste, swirl, legs, etc. Also like how she handles his fears, nighttime terrors and how she can help him.
Love dancing, food, sights, down time and future as she now understands about his marriage and the girls....
Super descriptive words and love Irish Fisherman Sweater, I make them and know how startling one looks wearing them. Patterns speak about who they really are.
Can't wait to read more from this author. Book has acknowledgments and authors other works. beach series sounds SO fun.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
COOKBOOKS
The Complete Breville Smart Air Fryer Oven Pro Cookbook with Pictures: Healthy, Effortless & Mouthwatering Air Fryer Oven Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Users by Emma R. LeBlan
I do not have this particular air fryer but figure the recipes will work in the air fryer I do have.
TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Intro discusses the air fryer and benefits. Shows components of the Breville air fryer and the purposes of the settings.
Each recipe starts with a title and small color photo, prep and cook times 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.
Not every recipe starts at the top of a new page.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Really like that they give you the exact temperature setting, so any air fryer can be used.
When I saw fish sticks I thought for sure they'd be prepacked and just ready to cook. The recipe is using real ingredients, fresh, NOT prepackaged at all.
Can't wait to try the crullers, they are made, NOT prepackaged at all.
Like that in a good cookbook, NOThing canned or prepackaged and this book meets that spec and also has color photo and exact temperature needed.
Just wish it had nutritional information stats but I know what is healthy and not. Conversions are listed at the very end.
One to keep handy.
Let’s Bake Cookie Squares and Biscotti! by Donald P. Scoby
TOC lists the different squares and biscotti in their own chapters.
Intro discusses the company and it's location and what they bake.
Conversions and ingredient names are discussed along with colorful pictures.
How to make cookie squares, each recipe starts with a title, summary of the item and 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.
Listed in US and UK measurements. Just a few recipes are listed.
How to mix and bake directions ar also given, tips and pairings.
Other recipes links are listed at the end. Acknowledgments, about the author and praise for their work.
WATER BATH CANNING & PRESERVING COOKBOOK FOR BEGINNERS: The Complete Guide to Water & Pressure Canning for Beginners with Easy Step by Step Recipes to Can Meats, Vegetables, Meals in a Jar, and More. by Diane Tidwell
TOC starts this book where chapters are broken up into the steps it takes to can and preserve foods.
Few recipes at the back of the book.
Intro discusses what is canning and each chapter tells you how to do it, equipment, safety, different types of canning methods, sterilization, tips, benefits of canning, etc.
Each recipe starts with a title, medium size color photo, total 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.
Notice berry jams do NOT use any pectin, just sugar.
Good resource book if you've never done canning before.
Bread Baking Cookbook: Full Guide and Charming Recipes for Making Bread at Home. Bread Machine and Oven Friendly. by Alice Farrell
This book starts out with TOC where recipes are listed under different aspects of bread making.
Introduction discusses how easy it is to make at home.
History and different forms of bread and they are defined, tips to success, main ingredients, and tools needed along with pictures.
Different parts of the dough making process are discussed and pictures are shown.
Each recipe starts with a title, medium size color photo, prep, cook times 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 nutritional information per serving: calories, total fat, sat fat, carbs, sugar, protein.
Different methods of baking: bread machine, oven, etc.
There are also recipes for pizza doughs, what a great book to keep handy. References are listed at the very end.
A KEEPER
51 Cheap and Delicious Vegetarian Meals and Recipes by Pamela Kazmierczak
This books tarts with TOC where recipes are listed as meals and categories.
Introduction discusses the vegetarian dishes and benefits. Tips and tricks are also shared.
Note thanking you for for getting this book from the author.
Each recipe has a title and note about the dish.
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.
Notes are included and variations. Directions are listed and serving suggestions.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Ends with author page and her other works.
Mediterranean Meals: Discover Easy Mediterranean Dishes for Every Meal by BookSumo Press
Starts with about the author, intro about the diet paln, TOC where recipes are listed as meals , common abbreviations.
Thought there'd be a LOT more about the diet plan, sleep, exercise etc, but it's just food recipes.
Each recipe starts with a title and has 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 are NO pictures. Servings, prep and cook, total times are listed. Some nutritional information per 2k calorie diet: calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol and sodium are listed.
Canned items are used with sodium in them, use fresh!
Same with fava beans, use fresh.
Disappointed with this book.
The Victorian World Fare Cookbook, Volume 4: Antique Recipes from Around the World by Mimi Riser
This book starts off with notes from the author about the series of recipes.
Each recipe has a title, how to make, no measurements on some. No pictures and NO nutritional information.
for instance one recipe tells you to cut beef into thin slices, cover with a round of potatoes crust which that recipe is also included. Very vague measurements at times if any measurements at all.
Cool to have this very old book, interesting concepts and you should be able to imagine how they can be used in today’s world.
About the author and her other works are listed at the end.
RV Cooking: Best Road Trip Recipes for RV Living and Campsite Cooking by Louise Davidson
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed as meal snd food categories.
Free ebook offer.
Intro discusses many aspects of RV cooking and equipment and utensils you should have on hand.
Cooking and food safety tips are also included. 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 some nutritional information per serving: calories, carbs, fat, protein sodium.
Some contain a lot of ingredients be sure to hae them all first, but otherwise most have 5 ingredients or so.
Lots of ideas even for cooking at home.
Author requests a review, other works by the author, conversion tables, grilling times, cast iron cooking, foil packet meals, are all listed at the end.
Traditional Memphis Recipes by Laura Sommers
Starts with TOC where recipes are listed Introduction discusses the Memphis area and what they are famous for.
Each recipe starts with a title and has a 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 prepackaged items and canned. Directions are given. There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information and NO servings.
Would like to try the cornbread as it's a bit different than what we use here in northeast.
BBQ pasta salad sounds really good, will give that a try at our next family gathering.
About the author ends this book. Good selections available.
Complete Instant Pot Cookbook for Beginners 2023: Over 100 healthy, tasty, and quick Instant Pot recipes for beginner and expert users by Amaya Bailey
TOC starts this book where recipes are listed as meals Introduction discusses the instant pot and all you need to know.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep, 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.
Some contain a LOT of items, even canned, use fresh to cut down on s sodium.
Be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given. Not sure why they want you to heat the oven and heat a skillet. instant pot does all that.
There are NO pictures and no nutritional information.
Confusing book.
Copycat Recipes - Vol. 2: Making Restaurants’ Most Popular Recipes at Home by Lina Chang
TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Offer of free ebooks, intro discusses the restaurant meals you like and how you can make them at home.
Each recipe starts with a title, some contain the restaurant’s name, summary of the dish, servings, prep and cook times, nutritional information per serving: calories, total fat, carbs, protein and sodium.
Medium size color photo and 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.
Author requests a review, at the end, also other works are shown along with image credits and conversion charts.
So many I want to give a try.
Totally Cookbooks: Cooking Flavors from around the World: 6 books in 1 Box Set: Mexican, Polynesian, Indian, Thai, Korean, and Vietnamese by Sarah Spencer
What I like righty from the start is the variety of different authentic foods from countries I've never been to.
Contents lists each volume by their name: Mexican, Polynesian, Indian, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese.
Offer of free ebook..
...
Mexican
Each set of books starts with table of contents where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Intro discusses the things that make the country the best for foods they serve.
Terms to know that come with pictures are included, phrases and what they are.
Each recipe starts with a title, cook and prep time and servings.
Some contain 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.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and do not have nutritional information.
Lots of recipes, hard to pick just one. Free ebook offer, conversion tables and list of author's other works are listed at the end.
This book is deceiving as it only contains volume 1, Mexican although it does show the other books in the volume they are NOT included.
Casserole Cookbook: 1200 Days of Delicious, Quick & Easy Recipes for the Perfect Budget-Friendly Family Dinner by Natalie Wilkins
This book starts with table of contents where recipes are listed under healthy, meals and food categories.
Introduction discusses why you should be making casseroles as they are healthy and time saving.
Tips and tricks focuses on many ideas to help save time.
Each recipe starts with a title, some contain a photo, all contain 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.
Some contain a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and some nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, protein and sodium.
Some use a different format totally and contain nutritional information Calories, total fat, sat fat, cholesterol, total carbs, sugar, fiber, sodium, potassium and protein, this makes me think the recipe is not from the authors collection but somebody elses.
Index is also included at the end.
The H2O Diet: How to Eat, Exercise, Drink and Dream by Jeannette Murueta Gene Coates
Starts with TOC where chapters are broken up into important sections to make this lifestyle work for you.
Lot of introduction material about what water can really do for your body.
Chapters focus on metabolism and step by step process of digesting your food.
Explains when to drink water and why. Explains when to exercise also to really benefit and burn fat you have stored.
History of water is also discussed and spiritual happiness. Especially like the sections on strength training, exercises to do and how it benefits you getting osteo, bone loss, etc.
Very scientific information but told in a way you can understand it.
Bibliography is also included at the end.
Great resource book to keep handy.
Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners: 1001 Easy Air Fryer Recipes on a Budget for Beginners and Including Popular Family Meals by Jenny T Scott
TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings, time to cook.
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.
Recipes do NOT always starts at the top of a new page.
Some use prepackaged mixes.
Camping Cookbook: Hobo Pie Iron Recipes: Quick and Easy Hobo Pies, Pie Iron, Mountain Pies, or Pudgy Pies Recipes by Louise Davidson
TOC where recipes are broken up into meals and food categories.
Free ebook offer, intro discusses equipment and things to make hobo pies, etc.
Safety and essentials to bring on your trip are listed.
Prep early and other tips are included.
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish, 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, total fat, carb, protein, sodium.
Love hacks the best as you prep, can be taken with you just heat em up. There are NO pictures.
Lot of items are prepackaged. Other works by the author are listed at the end, author requests a review. Conversion tables are also included.
Pizza Cookbook: The Ultimate Pizza Cookbook: Delicious, Appetizing Pizza Recipes You Can Make At Home Tonight! by Sandra McMillan
Starts with toc where recipes are listed. there are just a handful of them, but you should be able to experiment and make others.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings and some nutritional value: calories, cholesterol, carbs, protein, fiber, sodium and potassium.
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.
Does NOT come with main pizza dough recipe that is required for all recipes.
Slow Cooking Two Ways: Favorite Slow-Cooked Recipes Made Two Ways: Dutch Oven and Slow Cooker by Louise Davidson
TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food groups.
Free ebook offer. Intro discusses the slow cooking and also in its own chapter the Dutch oven.
Each recipe starts with a title, medium size color photo, servings, prep cook time, slow cooker time and Dutch oven 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 contain a LOT Of items, be sure to have them all.
Each recipe has directions for slow cooker and Dutch oven method.
Nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, protein, and sodium.
This book has it all, to make healthy meals. Author requests a review and appendix has conversion charts at the end.
CANNING AND PRESERVING COOKBOOK FOR BEGINNERS : YOUR FULL BEGINNERS GUIDE TO CAN AND PRESERVE HUNDREDS OF FOODS/ MEAT, VEGETABLES & MORE RECIPES/ INCLUDES PERFECT WATER BATH AND PRESSURE METHODS by LAURIE HINNINGS
TOC where recipes are listed in food groups.
Intro discusses how to can, common methods, benefits,.
Recipes start with a title, prep cook, canning 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 some nutritional information: calories, fat, fiber, carbs and protein.
There are NO pictures.
One recipe had 20 items, be sure to have them all first.
There are sauces and other mixes that you an preserve also and they contain different nutritional information, like it's from a different source.
Not sure where in the store I’d find calcium water... Pomomma's pectin, i'll stick to what they offer.
Lots of choices.
Dump Dinners: Family-Friendly Soup, Casserole, Slow Cooker and Skillet Recipes Inspired by The Mediterranean Diet by Vesela Tabakova
TOC where recipes are listed, short intro about benefits of dump dinners are.
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.
Some contain a lot of times, be sure to have them all
Directions are given. There are NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
I'd make a double batch and freeze half of the dish for another week.
Portuguese Cooking: Easy Classic Recipes from Portugal by Sarah Spencer
Table fo contents where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Offer of free ebook. Intro discusses the authentic foods of the country.
Key ingredients are listed.
Each recipe starts with a title also Portuguese name, servings, prep and cook times.
Medium size color photo and 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 some nutritional information per serving : calories, carbs, fat, protein and sodium.
Real Portuguese do NOT use canned items for beans, we soak em overnight. Also we use low sodium broths.
Conversion charts are listed at the end.
For the most part the recipes are spot on, I'd not be using canned items at all. we were taught to grow them and can them for winter months.
Fabulous Fish Recipes: A Complete Cookbook of Seafood Dish Ideas! by Thomas Kelly
This bok starts with table of contnents where recipes are listed Short intro before the recipes.
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish, 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.
Some contain a lot of items, be sure to have them all.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information.
MOST contain a color photo. Great selections available.
Breakfast: Delicious Breakfast Recipe Cookbook by Tara Adams
This book starts with TOC and there is no specific order to the recipes.
Offer of free ebook and intro about this book.
Each recipe starts with a title and has a 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. There is NO nutritional information and NO pictures, NO servings.
Use prepackaged items and canned.
LOTS of coffee cake recipes. Different combinations of flavors.
Other works by the author are listed at the end.
35 Chicken Soup Recipes: Cozy Chicken Soups And Stews For Your Soul On A Cold Night by Jean Pardue
TOC where recipes are listed, not in any specific order.
Intro discusses features of the chicken soup recipes.
Each recipe starts with a title, 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. Directions are given. There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Lots of choice. Other works by the author are listed at the end.
The Best Spice Mix Recipes - Top 50 Seasoning Recipes - (Herbs & Spices - Anti Inflammatory - Spice Mixes by Olivia Rose
TOC where recipes are listed, not in any specific order.
Each recipe starts with a title and 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 herbs and spices, be sure to have them all.
Directions are given. There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
A KEEPRE for me because I know what things NOT to be adding.
Good resource book to keep handy as we use very many of these and now can make them ourselves.
Bonus recipes, about 15, included at the end where recipes start with a title, tiny small pictures, servings, time and list of items.
Directions and some nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, carbs, sugar, protein, cholesterol.
Dutch Oven Cooking: More Easy Dutch Oven One-Pot Meal Recipes by Louise Davidson
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed as food categories and meals.
offer of free ebooks. Intro discusses the Dutch oven and benefits of it, history of how it became a US tradition, how to buy one, .
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 some nutritional information per serving: calories, carbs, fat, protein and sodium.
There are NO pictures. Recipes use canned items, I'd use fresh or frozen- NO sodium that way.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all. Directions are given and nutritional information per serving: calories, carbs, fat, protein and sodium.
Offer of free ebook and other works by the author are listed. Conversion charts are included.
Conversion charts are listed at the end.
Recipes for Stuffed Bell Peppers: Stuffed Green, Yellow, Red or Orange Bell Peppers Cookbook by Laura Sommers
Starts with TOC where recipes are listed. Intro discussed stuffing bell peppers.
Each recipe starts with a title, 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 are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Do like combinations of flavors and foods for stuffing.
Ends with about the author and her social media links and other works.
Air Fryer Cookbook for the Busy Beginner: Easy Meals in Under 20 MInutes by Zoe Ethan
This book starts out with intro about the air fryer. Tips for the beginners and common mistakes, cooking equipment you might want to get, how to maintain your air fryer.
Cooking charts for common foods and their temperatures.
TOC where recipes are listed as meals.
Each recipe starts with a color pictures, title, servings, 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.
Directions are also included along with notes. There is NO nutritional information.
There are a lot of choices, great selection.
Each recipe is also listed as the chapter it's included in with.
Found print very small, i had to keep enlarging the page to read it.
Author requests a review at the end.
The Ultimate Crock Pot Cookbook for Beginners 2023: 800 Hot, Affordable and Delicious Recipes for Homemade Slow Cooking Meals On a Budget by Lizeth B. Barton
This books tarts with TOC where recipes are listed as meals and other food categories.
Short intro about the crock pot and time saving features.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and 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.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and there are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
They use canned beans, we soak ours overnight and have NO sodium.
Lots to choose from.
Conversion charts are included at the end.
Air Fryer for Two: 50 Healthy Two-Serving Air Fryer Recipes by Louise Davidson
TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Offer of free ebook, intro discusses the technology behind air fryer, healthy 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 are NO pictures.
Nutritional information per serving: calories, carbs, fat, protein and sodium.
Some dishes contain a lot of items, be sure to have them all first.
Love that it’s only for two and no leftovers, especially for fish meals.
Step by step instructions so if you are a beginner this is the book for you.
So many good basic recipes and some not so new.
Other works by the author are listed at the end. Conversion charts are included at the end.
A KEEPER for me even without pictures.
Holiday Table: Simple and Delicious Recipes by Elle Rush
This book starts out with recipes listed as meals, Intro discusses family gatherings, what makes them special, conversion tables, . Each chapter summaries on the first page.
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.
some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all.
Directions are given. There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Cheats and tips are also included at the end.
Really needs colorful photos, especially for the holiday treats.
Dictionary of Cooking Terms: For the Beginner Cook: Includes abbreviations, terms, and techniques by Paula C. Henderson
TOC has listing of the items to be further discussed, mostly foods items.
Alpha listing is shown with descriptions of how to do the certain terms listed.
Other sections included cheeses, herbs and spices, different types of vinegar,
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.
Good resource book.
Meatballs from Around the World Cookbook: Delicious Meatball Recipes from Morocco to India by Thomas Kelly
Book starts with introduction about meatballs.
Each recipe stars with a title and medium size color photo. summary of the dish, servings, time to make
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.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information.
Like flavor combinations from other locations.
Instant Pot Cookbook for Beginners: Quick and Healthy Recipes for Beginners and Advanced Users by Claire Cook
Starts with TOC where recipes are listed as food groups. and meals.
Intro is about the cookbook for beginners and has full page color photos. Each chapter has a listing of recipes that are included.
Each recipe starts with a title in shaded area. In another shaded area are cook time and servings.
In another shaded area is a summary of the dish.
In another shaded area is nutritional information: calories fat, total carbs and protein.
In main part of the page is a 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.
In another area are the directions.
There are NO pictures of recipes. Some also have shaded area with cooking tips.
Some shaded areas are hard to read when background is dark and they are using black lettering.
Lots of choices to select from.
The Best Smoothies for Weight Loss Book: 60 Healthy Drinks Smoothies Recipes for Weight Loss Diet by Anthony Green
Starts with TOC where recipes are listed for meals and other categories.
Intro discusses the benefits of having smoothies along with bonus tips.
Each recipe starts with a title, medium size color photo, calories and carbs and proteins, prep 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.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all.
Love flavor combinations but would be using fresh not canned items.
Listing of main ingredients used and their benefits are summarized at the end. Great resource book.
The Easy Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: A No-Stress Meal Plan with Easy Recipes to Heal the Immune System by Susan Johnson
This book starts with introduction where the author explains chronic inflammation and how to avoid it by the foods you eat and other sources.
Lots of ideas on how to improve focusing on certain places. Explains a lot about the diet plan itself, how to start and maintain it.
good resource book with references.
Each recipe, NOT always at the top of a new page starts with a title, prep and cook 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.
ingredients are listed in chart format showing the item and how much. Directions are given and there are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Meals plans but only a few dozen recipes.
Camping Cookbook: Fun, Quick & Easy Campfire and Grilling Recipes - Grilling - Foil Packets - Open Fire Cooking - Garbage Can Cooking by Louise Davidson
This book starts with table of contents where recipes are listed as meals Offer of free ebook, intro discusses the different techniques to cook meals when you are outside. Each recipe starts with a title and summary of the dish, servings, prep and cook times, techniques used and equipment needed.
Like that you can make ahead items to use outside
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 variations may be available, along with notes from the author.
NO nutritional information and NO pictures. Conversion charts are listed in the appendix at the end of the book.
More books by the author are listed at the end.
Zucchini Recipes: The Ultimate Guide by Kimberly Hansan
Starts with offer of free ebooks, TOC where recipes are listed, NOT in any specific order.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page. Each recipe starts with a title, prep and total time, 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.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given. There is NO nutritional information and NO pictures.
Few recipes I will be making as I know the ingredients are healthy for us also.
A KEEPER!
Air Fryer Cookbook: 70 New and Best Air Fryer Recipes for Fast and Healthy Meals, Bonus 20 Air Fryer Keto and Vegetarian Recipes by Anthony Green
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Short intro about the air fryer, what it is, how it all works, healthier benefits and accessories.
Each recipe starts with a title medium size color photo, Nutritional information includes calories, fats, carbs and protein.
Cook times 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.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given. Some recipes call for prepackaged items, rather than fresh, homemade.
Quite a few recipes I want to try very soon, will take pictures once they are done.
Some recipes use UK measurements, before to convert the whole recipe before you start cooking.
A KEEPER
Dash Diet Cookbook For Beginners: 1700 Day of Easy & Tasty Recipes to Lose Weight and Lower your Blood Pressure with Low Sodium Dishes. Includes a 30-day Meal Plan by Marla Rockridge
Starts with table of contents where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Intro with pictures discusses the diet plan, benefits of which diseases, heart heal and real food vs. processed foods.
foods to avoid and why are listed. history and the science.
Discusses the Mediterranean diet also and it's benefits.
Meal plans with specific goals included.
Recipes start with a title, some come with a 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 are NO pictures, NO nutritional information and NO servings.
On this diet I'd not be frying anything...
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
There are only a handful of recipes, it's mostly intro material about the diet plans.
Easy to Bake Unicorn Cookbook: Colorful Kitchen Fun For Kids by Luke Stoffel
TOC where recipes are listed
Very colorful pictures and pro tips are included.
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish and simpler tip is included.
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 step by step, Color picture is included along with directions.
Fun shaped desserts to impress your friends at a party or jsut a gathering.
Interesting fun book for kids along with adults. NO nutritional information.
Budget Meals by Jo McAuley
TOC whre meals and food groups are listed.
Intro discusses the quick way to do things, quicker and quickest.
Tips how to save money on a budget.
Each recipe starts with a full page color photo, on next page is title, 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 variations are even quicker to make.
Acknowledgements are listed at the end. No nutritional information.
Good flavor combinations and I like having 3 different ways to make the recipes even faster.
Snacks And Appetizers:: Appetizers, Snacks, and Dips For Any Occasion! by Pamela James
TOC starts this book where recipes are listed under various categories.
Love that this starts with a bread I’ve yet to try.
Each recipe starts with a title, medium size color photo, 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 and given and some nutritional information per servings size : calories
total fat, sat fat, cholesterol, sugars, sodium, total carbs, dietary fibers and protein and sugars.
What a find! This book not only has great recipes but pictures and nutritional information.
A KEEPER!
Dash Diet: The Complete Guide-111 Delicious Recipes, 30-Day Diet Meal Plan, and 10 Tips for Success Kindle Edition by Dr Gabrielle J Williams
This book starts with table of contents where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Description, intro where the diet plan is discussed.
Benefits of the diet plan are detailed.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook times 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.
Some contain a lot of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and some nutrition per serving: calories, fiber, fat, carbs and protein.
There are NO pictures.
30 day diet plan is also included and ten tips for how to make this diet plan work for you.
Lots to choose from.
Dash Diet for Beginners: Lower Blood Pressure and Prevent Heart Disease through Healthy Weight Loss via Delicious Low Sodium and Low Fat Recipes by by Sam Kuma
TOC starts this book where recipes are listed as meals and food groups.
Free gift offer, about the author, book description, introduction discusses the benefits of lowering blood pressure. Meals plans are included.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and total 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.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and there are NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
Some recipes contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Would substitute fresh pineapple for the canned they call for, less sodium and sugars.
Author requests review at amazon. Lots to choose from, careful of sodium and sugars added.
Food Preservation and Canning for Beginners: 7 Essential Food Preservation Tips For Off Grid Survival and The Homestead | Includes Recipes by Bradley Stone
TOC where recipes different methods are listed, recipes.
Other guides are listed and introduction starts with living off the grid.
Different method s of canning are included in detail.
Things to consider, size of what you want and mistakes to avoid are listed.
Recipes for canning using different methods are discussed with recipes, very straight forward.
Great resource book about methods to use when canning. No specific recipes but does have some for like 15 pounds of tomatoes. My garden does NOT produce that much to can them in these methods.
Resources are listd at the end.
Lean and Green Cookbook for Beginners 2023: 2000 Days of Fueling Hacks & Lean and Green Recipes to Achieve Life-Long Transformation by Harnessing the Power of 5&1 and 4&2&1 Meal Plan by Helen Clark
TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food groups.
Short intro about the plan and meals they make up.
Intro discusses how the meal plan work, benefits, how much of each food group you need per day.
Each recipe starts with a title and 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 some nutritional info : calories, carbs, fat and protein.
There are NO pictures.
Some recipes contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Meal plan for each diet plan is included.
50 Homemade Ice Cream Cake Recipes – Learn How To Make An Ice Cream Cake Today by Pamela Kazmierczak
TOC where recipes are listed.
Short intro about the book and note from the author.
Each recipe starts with a title 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 you do not need an ice cream maker.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Lots of different flavor combinations.
Authors page and links are listed at the end.
Type 2 Diabetes Instant Pot Cookbook #2019: The Most Healthy and Easy to Follow Type 2 Diabetes Recipes to Reverse Diabetes Without Drugs by Murray Steven
TOC starts this book where recipes are listed as meals and other food categories.
Introduction material and there is lots of it, is about diabetic recipes, instant pot and what to watch out for if you are diabetic.
Diet plans are discussed also in other chapters.
Each recipe starts with a title, 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 and NO nutritional information.
Although I am not diabetic there's one in our family that is and I think they'd be interested in recipes in this book and they have an instant pot.
30 Day Whole Food Cookbook For Beginners : 700 Simple, Easy and Delicious Recipes to Help You Succeed with 30-Day Diet Meal Plan by Brittany B. Lopez
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed as meals side dishes and food categories.
Description about the diet is included, Intro discusses the food you should be eating and why .
Each recipe starts with a title and servings.
Prep and cook times are included and some nutrition information: calories, total fat, sat fat, protein, total carbs, net carb, fiber and sugars.
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.
Directions are given and how to set the instant pot.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page. NO pictures.
Some recipes have totally different nutrition information, a different source?
Like that they have instant pot recipes but NOT all are made that way, some use oven or grill, be sure to read the recipe all the way through before you start.
Lots of choices but not sure why different nutritional information. should be from the same person?
Lots to choose from.
THE COMPLETE DASH DIET COOKBOOK: 555 Vibrant, Kitchen-Tested Recipes for Living and Eating Well Everyday with 365-Day Dash Diet Meal Plan by MELINDA R. BOND
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Description of the book is included. Intro discusses the diet plan, benefits and what you can and can't eat.
Each recipe starts with a title, some contain a small photo. Prep cook times 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.
Some contain a lot of items, be sure to have them all first.
Recipes do NOT start at top of new page.
Some nutritional information: calories, fat, fiber, carbs and protein.
There are just a very few pictures.
Years daily meal plans are included at the end.
Lots of all kinds of food to choose from.
*removed at Amazon*
35 Chicken One Pot Meals – Tasty One Pot Recipes With Chicken by Pamela Kazmierczak
TOC starts this book where recipes are listed.
Short intro about the book in all virilities of meals.
Thank you page and author requests a review.
Each recipe starts with a title, short summary of the dish.
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 call for a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and serving suggestions.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Lots to choose from.
THE NEW MIND DIET COOKBOOK: 150 Healthy Recipes to Boost Brain Function and Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease by Lydia Merrill
TOC where recipes are listed as meals, Intro with pictures discusses foods made to keep your mind healthy.
What is diet is all about and what foods you should be eating.
along with heal benefits.
Conversion charts are included.
Each recipe starts with a title, SOME contain a medium size color photo, summary of the dish, prep and 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.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and some nutritional information: calories, carbs, fat and protein.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
We eat many of these dishes weekly and need to eat more of them, quite the variety.
Three week meal plan is included at the end.
Author requests a review and about the author are listed at the very end.
A German Food Indulgence: Top Delicious and Easy German Food To Try Out Today by Corbin Helen
Starts with guide to healthy living with picture. Different foods are discussed as to why they are healthy and a stable of German food.
TOC lists recipes in meals and food categories.
Intro discusses the German foods along wiht pictures.
Each recipe starts with a title and summary of the dish.
Medium size color photo, 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.
Some contain a lot of items, be sure to have them all first. I'd be using low sodium broths.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information.
Like flavor combinations and you know you won't need a snack at night after the meals.
Appendix contains conversion charts. Each page is outlined in an index. Great book for the history of the items made.
*removed from Amazon*
Foodie A Culinary Journey Around the Globe: Recipe Of 51 World Famous Mouth Watering Dishes by Gaurav Kapoor
TOC starts with listings of different food categories.
Intro discusses about food and where the flavors all come from.
Each recipe starts with a title intro, summary and then the recipe.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information, NO 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 contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all, directions are given.
uses canned items, i'd rather spend extra 2 minutes to pick em fresh and dice them myself, NO sodium that way.
Sheet Pan Cooking: From Oven to Table, Quick & Easy, Everyday, One-Pan Meal Recipes by Louise Davidson
TOC where recipes are listed as food categories, offer of free ebook, intro about idea of sheet pan cooking.
Choosing right pan, meats, veggies, fish fruits and tofu, how to enhance flavors, etc.
Cooking charts for meats and fish are included.
Each recipe starts with a title servings, prep and cook times along with 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 contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all.
Directions are given and some nutritional information per serving: calories, carbs, fat, protein, sodium.
Love fish group the best, and other sections I can't wait to try a few in each one.
Love this book for the nutritional and pictures for each recipe.
Other works by the author are listed at the end. Conversion charts are included at the end.
A KEEPER
35 Easy Pasta Recipes – Delicious and Traditional Italian Pasta Dishes by Pamela Kazmierczak
This book starts with table of contents where recipes are listed, not in any specific order.
There are a lot of different pastas included. some are my favorites.
Short intro about the Italian cuisine.
Authors social media sites are linked.
Each recipe starts with a title, brief summary of the dish.
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 serving suggestions.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
I would use fresh tomatoes, vs canned they call for, and low sodium broth or home made even.
Easy Asian Cookbook: 200 Asian Recipes from Thailand, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines by Maggie Chow
Starts with free ebook offer, about the author, intro about the Asian cuisine,
TOC where recipes are listed as country favorites.
Common abbreviations chart is included.
Each recipe starts with a title and has a 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.
Servings and prep cook and total times.
Nutritional information: calories, darbs, cholesterol, fat, fiber, protein, sodium as per 2k calorie diet.
There are NO pictures.
Like stir fry ones although they are mostly different flavors, spices and herbs. would take a bit of time assembling everything.
Some recipes have the country name listed under title name.
Other works by the author are listed at the end.
Freeze Drying Cookbook for Preppers: How to Freeze Dry, Preserve and Stockpile the Right Foods for up to 25 Years to Survive Any Crisis in the Safety of Your Own Home by Raymond L. Hillman
TOC where chapters are listed and recipes .
Intro discusses freeze drying and benefits.
Discusses in detail the four stages in the process and how to do them all.
Different methods of freeze drying are also detailed.
Storing and other tips for identification labels.
Foods that are suitable for freeze drying are listed.
Each recipe starts with a title and summary of the dish, 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.
Some contain a LOT OF items, be sure to have them all.
Directions are given.
For freeze drying it tells you to use first recipes method.
I can see myself making these meals for everyday living. I cook in bulk and always freeze for other weeks of the month.
Comes in handy when harvest of crops comes in.
Great selection available.
Mediterranean Diet Cookbook for Beginners: 2000+ Days of Quick and Easy Recipes to Get Started with a Mediterranean Eating Lifestyle and Lose Weight | 30 day Meal Plan by Sophia Lewis
TOC where recipes are listed as meals and other food categories starts this book.
Introduction discusses the diet itself meaning, history, health benefits, foods that make up the diet and why.
Meal plans are included also . The main index of recipe listings.
Each recipe starts with a title, some contain a small 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.
Servings and directions are listed.
Per serving nutritional information: calories, protein, fiber, sugar, sat fat, cholesterol and sodium.
Some contain a TON of items, be sure to ahve them all first.
Some also have prep and total times.
some nutritional information also includes vit A and C and calcium. All different sources of information.
Q&A is listed at the end. Conclusion also lists important parts of the diet and what food groups and why.
Good start but they don't mention sleep and exercise and social aspect of the diet plan.
Smoothies & Juices: Prevention Healing Kitchen: 100+ Delicious Recipes for Optimal Wellness by Frances Largeman-Roth
TOC where recipes are listed, NOT in any specific order.
Intro discusses how healthy smoothies can be. List of ingredients 101 explains what is really healthy, combinations, etc.
Certain smoothie to target certain areas that are troubling you. Pictures throughout the book.
Each recipe has a picture, title, total time to make, servings.
Summary of the dish and list of ingredients.
Have to use a blender in most cases and directions are included.
Nutritional information per serving is included: calories, fat, sat fat, protein, sodium, carbs, sugars, added sugars and fiber.
There are also little tips in colored squares throughout the book.
Some of pages are hard to read as they have colored backgrounds.
Great reference book for ingredients to use.
Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 525 Irresistible and Quick Recipes for Busy People by Vanessa Olsen
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Intro discusses the benefits of pressure cooking meals.
Chapters on about the cooker, choosing hte right one for you, how they work, , cleaning, etc.
Each recipe starts with a title servings and time, summary of the dish.
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 ^% of recipe: total calories, protein, carbs, fiber and fat.
Other diets also have their own recipes. There are NO pictures.
Time charts for foods are included at the very end. Quite a few recipes I can't wait to try.
Kansas City Cookbook by Laura Sommers
TOC where recipes are listed. Intro discusses the foods in the area.
Each recipe starts with a title and has a 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.
There are NO pictures and NO nutritional informaiton.
About the author and links to connect with them and other cookbooks are listed at the end.
$5 Meals Cookbook: 50 Budget Friendly Recipes by Debbie Madson
TOC where recipes are listed as meals. Starts with tips for frugal eating .
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the item, total time to make, 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 there is NO nutritional information and NO pictures. There are a handful of pictures.
Great ideas in this book.
No Fuss Fast and Easy EveryDay Sauces and Condiments Recipes: Save Money and Eat Clean by William A. Campbell Jr.
This book starts out with offer of free book. TOC has listings of recipes, not in any specific order.
What I like is that these are everyday condiments that cost a bit of money at the store. You can control the sodium and sugars also.
Each recipe starts with a title, medium size color photo and 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 they tell you how to store the item. There is NO nutritional information.
Can't wait to try a few salad dressings.
A KEEPER for being able to make dressings at home.
The Effective Whole Food Diet: 30 Day Whole Food Challenge Plus 101 Whole Food Recipes by Chef Effect
This book starts with offer of free ebooks. TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
Introduction discusses how the book came about and what the diet is, what foods are included. and how it all works.
Specific lists of things you can eat and those to avoid.
Benefits of the diet are explained.
Daily plans are included.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings and size, prep and cook, 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 included. There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
There are many methods used to cook the items..
They do well with ingredients that are healthy til you have to use canned tomatoes, why not fresh?
Conclusion and other works by the author are listed at the end.
New York cupcakes: 30 recipes by Sylvie Aït-Ali
Other books are highlighted at the start of this cookbook.
TOC lists the recipes by name in no specific order. Measurements are in UK throughout.
Each recipe starts with a title, medium size color photo, prep, cook times and other labels
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 use UK measurements.
Note from the author at the end. There is NO nutritional information.
Pictures are very exquisite! and unique. Not familiar with some of the ingredients but you can get them on amazon.
Bread Machine Cookbook for Beginners: 1000 Days of Quick and Easy Homemade Recipes to Get Your Fresh, Fragrant, and Tasty Bread Every Day without Effort by Amber Wexler
TOC where different types of breads are listed.
Conversion charts are listed, intro how to use bread machine, what it can do, equipment needed, controls, cooking process, cycle and techniques, etc.
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: calories, fat, carbs, protein.
There are only pictures at the start of a new chapter. Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
Love combination of herbs and spices to make savory breads, Some recipes call for a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Great resource book to keep handy.
Air Fryer Mediterranean Cookbook: The Best Collection of Recipes to Burn Fat and Stay Healthy. by Kiara EvansStarts with table of contents but no matter how small or big i get the font it's all jumbled together.Intro discusses the Mediterranean diet. Air fryers are discussed in detail, using them, etc.Each recipe starts with a title, 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.Difficulty level, servings, total time. Some contain a lot of items, be sure to have them all. Some also use prepackaged items UK measurements are being used in some recipes.Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information. Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
New Air Fryer Cookbook: 1000 Effortlessly Beautiful Air Fryer Cooking for Home Kitchen by Jordan RoyHas list of recipes, NOT in any specific order.Intro discusses the air fryer, how it works and the benefits of using it vs. deep oil fried foods.Q&A section. Each recipe starts with a title and has 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 contain a lot of items, be sure ot have them all first.UK measurements are mixed in with US ones.Directions and servings and times are included.There are NO pictures, NO nutritional information and recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new pageLot to look through but hard when recipes have UK/US in one recipe, mixed.There are no categories like meals or food groups.
Amish Canning And Preserving Cookbook: 1000 Days of Wholesome Jammed, Pickled, and Canned Recipes to Preserve Vegetables, Fruit, Meat, and Fish by Elizabeth SchwartzTOC where recipes are broken up into different food groups.Introduction discusses the history and traditions of canning in Amish world.Chapters on tools and supplies needed with explanation about each.Keep safe and lots of tips. Process of sealing jars, where to store them are also discussed. Each recipe starts with a title, SOME contain a photo.prep, cook times are listed 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.Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all ready to go.Directions are given and some nutritional information:, not sure of serving size: carbs, fat, protein, sodium, cholesterol, calories.
Low Fat Recipes: Lose Weight While Enjoying Delicious Meals And Reaping The Benefits Of Low Fat Cooking by Travis MackensieTOC starts this book where recipes are listed as meals and food groups.Free ebook offer. Introductions discusses the diet plan and different between good and bad fats.Foods that contain good fats are listed and what foods you should be eating.Each recipe starts with a title summary of the dish, Medium size color photo, servings, total time and calories.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. prepackaged items are used. some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.Other Works by the author are listed at the end.
Amish Canning And Preserving Cookbook: 1000 Days of Wholesome Jammed, Pickled, and Canned Recipes to Preserve Vegetables, Fruit, Meat, and Fish by Elizabeth Schwartz
TOC where recipes are broken up into different food groups.
Introduction discusses the history and traditions of canning in Amish world.
Chapters on tools and supplies needed with explanation about each.
Keep safe and lots of tips. Process of sealing jars, where to store them are also discussed.
Each recipe starts with a title, SOME contain a photo.
prep, cook times are listed 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.
Some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all ready to go.
Directions are given and some nutritional information:, not sure of serving size: carbs, fat, protein, sodium, cholesterol, calories.
Low Fat Recipes: Lose Weight While Enjoying Delicious Meals And Reaping The Benefits Of Low Fat Cooking by Travis Mackensie
TOC starts this book where recipes are listed as meals and food groups.
Free ebook offer. Introductions discusses the diet plan and different between good and bad fats.
Foods that contain good fats are listed and what foods you should be eating.
Each recipe starts with a title summary of the dish, Medium size color photo, servings, total time and calories.
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.
prepackaged items are used. some contain a LOT of items, be sure to have them all first.
Other Works by the author are listed at the end.
60 Bread Recipes: For The Family by Sophia BrightonStarts with table of contents where recipes are listed under white, what, whole grain, rye, sweet, cornbread, and others, and biscuits.Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the item and 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.There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.Some use the machine, some the oven read through whole recipe.Lots of basic and some not so basic, good selections available..
Mediterranean: 100 Mediterranean Recipes by BookSumo PressTOC starts this book where recipes are listed, not in any specific order.Hand drawn sketches throughout the book, along with other photos of the area and some of food.Each recipe starts with a title. to far right hand corner, sometimes in pale pink background are prep and cook times, servings and some nutritional information: calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs, and protein.To main part of the page there is a 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. Some contain a lot of items, be sure to have them all first.They use canned items, I'd be using fresh and low sodium products.
The Dash Diet Cookbook: Choose Between Two Great Meal Plans To Easily Optimize Your Diet Depending On Whether You Want To Improve Your Fitness Or Heart Health by Janet McKenzieTOC where daily menus are listed. Intro discusses the dash diet and what it's all about.Has charts of which food groups you should have # of servings from daily.Conversion charts are also included.Benefits of the diet and then the recipes.Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish and list of ingredients.brand name items and I’m sure you can substitute for your healthier dietary needs.Directions are given.There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.Some of measurements are Imperial measurements.Don’t' like converting Imperial to US, some are not converted in the recipe.It's also not a typical recipe as summary works into the list of items.Also don't care for using canned tomatoes when i can dice them myself, fresh and not packed in sodium.
30 Healthy Chicken Recipes – Healthy Dinner Recipes With Chicken by Pamela KazmierczakTOC where recipes are listed, not in any specific order.Short intro and thanks for reading and reviewing.Each recipe starts with a title, 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 more than 10 items, be sure ot have them all firest.Directions are given.Some list the servings. There is NO nutritional information nd NO pictures.Some use canned and prepackaged items, I'd be using fresh.
CHILDREN
Facts About Hummingbirds: Hummingbirds Picture Book for Kids by Lisa Strattin
Have been collecting this series for a while and some really interest me.
Starts with offer of free ebook, other works by the author, contents: what they are, history of their name, eat, range, life span, diet behavior, threats
Full page colorful pictures go with each chapter as the words explain in more detail.
We sit on our porch and watch them as they feed and we find they are territorial.
We even have a swing for them near the feeders and they love it, swaying gently in the breezes here in northeast in summer months.
Links to authors website.
Facts About the California Sea Lion by Lisa Strattin
Offer of free ebook, other works by the author, image index, intro, appearance, life stages, habitat, diet, friends and enemies and as a pet.
We have seen these up close when we visited the west coast. Each section has a full page color photo that goes along with what words are explaining about.
Author’s web sites are listed at the end.
Like these books because they are brief but give you a lot of information.
Facts About The Roe Deer by Lisa Strattin
Have never seen these as they live in England.
Free ebook offer, authors other volumes, image index TOC where intro, habitat, characteristics, ife stages, life span, mating, size, diet friends and enemies, as pets.
Love reading about this species, they sound very much like our deer at the nature preserve.
Author’s website and links are listed at the end.
Facts about the Harbor Seal by Lisa Strattin
Starts with offer of free ebook and has a table of contents where different chapters are listed and what's included..
Short intro about the Northern Atlantic ocea and coastline features.
Shame they are on the decline due to products humans make with their parts. Glad to hear that's been banned.
We have seen some sunning on rocks at nature preserve. Fun to watch them slide off and climb up to the top again.
Book discusses their appearance, life stages and span.
What they eat and where they live, friends and fore and information if they want one as a pet.
Full page color photos at every chapter.
Author requests a review.
Facts About The Pilot Whale by Lisa Strattin
Offer of free ebook, other works by the author, image credits and table of contents listings.
Intro discusses the Atlantic and Pacific ocean where this species lives. Full page photos are also included in every chapter.
Discusses eve thing you need to know about them, life cycles and span, size and friends and enemies.
What they eat and where they life, love how they have to be surrounded by their own Pilot whales to be happy.
Facts About the Galapagos Penguin by Lisa Strattin
Offer of free ebook, other works by the author, image credits and TOC. Intro discusses the North america leopeard frog, and each chapter has full page color photos.
Intro discusses the Galapagos Islands just west of Ecuador where these penguins live.
I always thought penguins were so cute and they are so interesting to learn about.
I remember on year making knitted items for them, to protect them from the oil spills.
Love learning about their habitats, and so much more. Interesting to find out who their enemies are as they are so small.
Facts about the Blue Sea Slug by Lisa Strattin
Starts with offer of free ebook and has a table of contents where different chapters are liste and what's included..
Short intro about the blue dragon slug Sounds like a jellyfish, Portuguese man o war around here as it has no skeleton and uses poison to protect itself.
Looks creepy like a spider. Each chapter also has full page color photos. Everything you need to know is included in this book. Precise and to the point.
Facts about the Leopard Frog by Lisa STrattin
Offer of free ebook, other works by the author, image credits and TOC. Intro discusses the North America leopard frog, and each chapter has full page color photos.
All about them is included, everything you need to know is here.
Facts About the Jumping Rabbit by Lisa Strattin
Book starts with offer of free ebook, other works by the author, image credits are listed and chapters are listed.
What I like about this book is the facts that are fun and educational. Color photographs, full page also are included in each chapter.
Facts About the Pygmy Goat by Lisa Strattin
Starts with offer of free ebook, box set offer, other works by the author are listed.
Fun, educational and fun way to learn about things you've only seen on TV.
Everything you need to know is listed in this book. Each section also has a full page color photograph.
Facts About the Gorilla: (Western Lowland) by Lisa Strattin
This book starts with offer of free ebook, other works by the author and image credits are listed.
TOC lists chapter titles. Each chaper contains a full page color photograph.
Fun, education, colorful book. so many facts about these huge animals.
Facts About the Baboon by Lisa Strattin
Thought this animal was a gorilla and know I know the differences especially the different locations they live.
Starts with free ebook offer, credits for images, other works by the author, toc where chapters are listed.
Each chapter tells fascinating information about the animal and includes full page color photograph with each.
Facts About the Ball Python by Lisa Strattin
Book starts with offer of free ebook, picture credits are included along with other works by the author.
TOC has chapter listings.
Each chapter has so much information about the animal and where they live, what they eat, where they sleep and friends and enemies.
Not too familiar with snakes but it's nice to learn about them.
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