Seducing the Knight by Gerri Russell
1331 The legend is spoken of and that is the quest Jessamine is achieving to do. Her mother had been poisoned and her father died and now she is the princess. She tries to hide it from everybody and just be normal.
When she finds the conde is after all, he plans to wed her now that her mother is out of the way and take over her lands and estates being her husband.
She is able to get away and runs into Sir Alan from Scotland helps to save her from Conde and they ride into the woods to hide. They do find some shelter but as a knight he does not want to think about her and her body.
Adult situations throughout the book. She speaks of the ark of the covenant and after they escape a kidnapping and Alan is hurt she sees to his wounds on the ship. The sailors have other plans til he is able to rise carrying his sword.
They are in the holy land and the conde had followed them and Alan persuades them not to fight in the holy land, it's sacred.
There are many fights, battles and killings and wounds. Love finding the quest and she fears they are alone. Love the blue orb and the mystery behind it.
There is so much action, travel, religion, adventure, mystery, the quest, the treasure, sweet quiet time and much help from the Templars.
Afterword the author tells you how she wrote her story with parts of it being real history and other parts her imagination.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
The Road to Me by Laura Drake
Jack is on her way to get her grandmother, Nellie, she's the only living relative and she escaped the nursing center in AZ.
Jack left Seattle and hopes to be back there later that night. Problem is after she gets her there is a car mishap...
Next day they get in the car that granny had bought and reminisces about Woodstock and her grandmother's style of living...
She only wants to see the grand canyon one more time and Jac gives in.
Her company she works on scents and is able to produce many different smells.
Growing up her grandmother taught her to use flowers that was woven into a crown. Her grandmother never hung around.
Nellie wants to live a lot more and they are on their way to Vegas where Jac has a show to put on with the perfumes.
There are many adventures ahead for Jac as Nellie is the one who drives the car and knows the area from eons ago.
I can imagine Jac's face as they drive into the nude colony. It's where there is a medicine man there and jack goes through a massage and analysis about her stress.
The two women hae it out, all pent up past and why the grandmother left the kids with the alcoholic mother, Jack feels she could've done something to help, especially when she finds out about amount of money Easy had left her with.
Past we see a small glimmer of how each had hard lifes. Love learning about Leo and the things he does with his hands, his career and his goals.
Chapters of their past lifes are heartbreaking, the things Nellie had to endure to make it...
Love hearing about her hiking to find scents she can smell. Reminds me of our trail hiking and leaving the path to find some new discoveries.
So scary when she hikes by herself, it gets worse ...
Love the sign G'ma gives her to say all is good.. love the symbols and what they stand for.
Love the travel as we’ve been to many of the same locations over the years, fond memories and love hearing about them from others eyes. Scents and sculptures sound phenomenal.
Acknowledgement and about the author are included at the end.
Can't wait to read more from this author.
Received this review copy from The Story Plant via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
#TheRoadtoMe #NetGalley.
An anniversary feast by Lou Aronica
Story starts out with inclement weather outside so they stay inside and cook together.
Love how they do work together, with music, I can picture them dancing around each other while reaching for supplies.
They pull everything out of cupboards and prepare a feast with many courses, experimenting by trying new combinations.
This got me to think of what i could do tonight with our beef stew, put it over rice would a change and a different dessert as well than our normal.
Weather really upsets her fear of losing power, etc.
About the author is included at the end
Excerpt from The Forever Year is included at the end.
Just in Time by Steven Manchester
Love how this story plays out. A man walking down the street, super windy out and speaks to an older woman on the porch and they go for ice cream.
They have many common things and spend a lot of quality time together, love little things that really matter the most.
He tells her of his past life and she tells him of hers. Christmas time is a treat as she's brought the whole family together and they heal one another.
Love the time in Pocono's I've only read about the area and drive by a few times a year without stopping. SO much to do or be by yourselves alone.
Sad at the end but life does go on and she sees that in special secret things she finds, they all made a difference. Poems in this one to treasure.
Very emotional read but has so much to it: travel, little things, older adults, thins money can buy and things money can not buy.
Title tells it all, live every moment you can as if it's your last.19
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Just down the road by Steven Manchester
Collection of poems from the author. Love devoted words to family and friends on their special days.
My favorite is the first snowfall, look forward to it every year. Brings a calmness to me.
They are all very good and are emotional to me. Book ends with bio of the author
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Prequel: The Hike by Steven Manchester
This is s prequel to The Changing Season by the author.
It starts in the summer before college for Billy as he takes his dog for a hike.
He tries to get others to join them but they decline. There are a lot of things Billy needs to be doing, college applications, forms and getting a job.
All the boys treat Jimmy, the dog like another guy. There is a scare while hiking and Billy needs to just take care of things himself.
Note from the author and synopsis of The Changing Season are included along with praise from others on the works of the author.
Especially love the experience of being on the hike with them as I feel with the sounds and smells and terrain I am right there with them.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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The Changing Season by Steven Manchester
Have read many of the author's other works and have enjoyed the places they take me to along with learning new things.
This one does the same. Have volunteered at animal shelters by knitting blankets that adopted dog goes home with but had never been inside the buildings, Interesting to learn of what happens there.
Book starts out with Billy Baker and his friends Mark and Charlie. Charlie just about grew up being his brother as they spent so much time together. It's graduation from high school and they've decided to head to college.
Billy has no idea what to major in but the summer gives him the answer. He works at a restaurant but after school he finds a real summer job. He also meets a new girl and she likes him also.
Charlie broke up with his girl and thinks Dalton is the problem and finds him one night driving home. Choices are made that night that will impact many others lives including Billy.
Throughout the story Jimmy, love how he got his name, Billy's dog gives him comfort and support. He's even better than a brother as his love is unconditional. Love where the book takes them together as life goes on.
Very touching story and glad it went this way as Charlie had other options that I was fearful to read about if he had choose another path.
Enjoyed the local places I need to check out.
I received this book from Net Galley in exchange for my honest review.
Wilbur Avenue by Steven Manchester
1978 Abby stays out of the way from her drunken father. Her mother Claire is degraded with not only his words but his actions.
Story goes back in time when things were easier, spring has arrived and it's so fresh.
All the kids on the street ride bikes together and visit with one's grandmother. Love the time they spend at the amusement park as we did the same, gather all the cousins in a car and head there for the day, bringing our own picnic lunches.
My older brothers would watch out for me in the haunted house because i did not see well at all.
As time goes on and abuse hits the home front and back then there was nothing one could do...others would keep an extra eye out for those in harm’s way.
Separating from loved ones is always hard, but your first love is special.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
A Knight to Desire by Gerri Russell
Starts with dedication page then other works by the author. Scotland 1329
Story follows Brianna and she's been at a convent of sorts but her wishes are to join the knights. They discover who she is and they toss her out. She now works in an inn with Abigail her friend.
Story also follows Sir Simon and he’s at the inn pleading with her to come back. She has seen visions and he hopes they will once again be useful to the knights Templar.
Love when they are ahead of the one they are after. Love when they spend time at his castle and his family members are there. Holy Grail wow who would've thought it would do so much good when in the hands of those that are linked to it.
Significance of church bells, so cool! She helps her father in the battle and wonders as she rushes to Simon is she's too late....
Like hearing of the relationship with Brianna and her father, can she really trust him?
Adult situations. afterword I enjoy because it's about history in a fun way.
Mystery, treasures, travel, war scenes, love war games, strategies, maneuvers, history, free masons, all mixed together to tell this tale with me sitting on the edge of my seat. About the author is also included at the end. Author’s other works is included also.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Border Lord's Bride (The Brotherhood of the Scottish Templars #4) by Gerri Russell
1330's Scotland
This book is about Elizabeth and her father who she lives with has gambled everything in the house and she's to wed Lucious.
He's just back from his 5 year stint with the Templars and arrives at his estate where his three sisters live with the help. He is happy to be there and knows the Templars will not forget him.
Love the time they share together, adult situations and how they get the house ready for the Christmas holidays.
Skirmishes draws Lucious to fight with his clans. She tries to hold the whole family together. He thought she just wanted an out with her father til he realizes some things about her. He hadn't seen here in over 5 years’ time.
Misunderstanding kept them from each other when he thought she wanted his brother, who’s now deceased...
Lots of adventure for such a short novella, it's jam packed.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Recovery by Lou Aronica
This book follow Corinna and she's now the widow of a teen age son. It was not her son but her spouses and she tries to get him involved in things with her, but he has no part of it.
When he becomes sick in bed she does take care of it and he remembers and cherishes it. They set new memories together with his father and will make them yearly things they do.
Other works by the author are highlighted with summaries of each at the end, including about the author as well.
Enjoyed this read from the different standpoints of each involved.
Received this review copy from The Story Plant and this is my honest opinion.
Until again by Lou Aronica
This story follows the story Blue form the same author.
I had not read that one and this one was a bit different and a bit out there for me.
Like story of the parents and their daughter Becky as they help her to get over the pain of the divorce and the father leaves to live elsewhere.
She will still see it but it's not the same as they had worked on a fantasy realm type game together.
Didn't enjoy this one as much as the authors other works but it was ok to read.
Received this review copy from The Story Plant and this is my honest opinion.
Love in Bloom's by Judith Arnold
Story is about the family store and the grandmother and mother both live above it in their high-rise.
Julia is the lawyer but works at the law firm, NOT the store. Her sister and mother both work in the store and have for years and have put their whole life on hold to do their jobs.
When they learn Julia is to get the presidency they don't understand. Their uncle also thinks the job will be his. He's a playboy, plays golf and has fancy cars and likes his computer.
Products of the store appeal to the community and they have brilliant ideas in how to expand and what to select for new items.
We learn of the history of the store and family coming to the US from the mother country.
The mother and sisters collaborate and come up with a plan that will allow them all to do what they want to, Julia at her law job, giving brief appearances in the store, others will work their running the store as they've been doing.
Funny that the grandmother thinks because the granddaughter has a tattoo won't fit into being president and her daughter had her nose job and doesn't fit, LOL
I keep thinking somebody is going to get thrown under the bus...Lots of clues to gather to find out who the culprit is. Bit odd genre for me, lots of drama.
Adult situations. About the author and her works are listed at the end.
Received this review copy from The Story Plant and this is my honest opinion.
SENIOR HEARTS by Josie Riviera
3 book sin this bundle, for the older people who love romance.
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A Chocolate-Box Summer Breeze by Josie Riviera
Book starts out with s short introduction about the authors works and sign up for newsletter and free gift.
Story start with Emily and she's sitting at the location where she had met Joe from the storm where they were trapped together along with many others as the roads were shut down.
They exchanged information and stayed in contact with one another with calls. They learned a lot about each other and felt a great companionship when together.
When Joe, a truck driver does arrive they share a nice meal that the diner owner has put together. He's rather a match maker. She had lost her spouse a few years earlier and she feels as if she is intruding on her kids lives.
He has a surprise for her and she is agreeable. They are able to drive to a location where she's never been, a rather run down cottage by the sea. She does find faults with it but it will do. She loves the location and scenery and just doing things they want to do, no pressure.
Most important is she gets her own room, no pressure! Love the things they do while together but when he drops her off it's a good bye as he feels others see him as chasing after her and her money.
It's a wonder if they will ever get back together with one another after the misunderstanding.
Love that the couple is older and is in the same age groups as myself. Love hearing of the music and seashore.
Story ends with a note from the author and a recipe. Acknowledgements and listing of all the author's other works are listed.
I received this review book from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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A Chocolate-Box Irish Wedding by Josie Riviera
Book starts out with praise and reviews. Info about author's newsletter.
Story starts out with Colum O'Brien and he's on his way to his father's wedding. He will be in the wedding party and he wonders if the girl next door will be there also.
The story also follows Keira (kiki) and she's her mothers choice at the wedding. They are able to reminisce about the days they were dating one another, getting to really know one another.
Love hearing of her sewing abilities and how they each followed their dreams-he to be on stage in plays, her on the runway and even a designer.
Like hearing what they do now 30 years later and how things were left when they fell apart.
You wonder if they will get back together. Like Irish theme in this one and have heard the Irish blessing many times. So touching.
Love that this book is about 50er's characters.
Recipes included at the end. Note from the author is included.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
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1-800-IRELAND: A Sweet Contemporary Romance Novella (Flipping For You Book 3) by Josie Riviera
Another great story from the author.
Have followed this series and enjoyed them all.
This one starts out with Kathleen who's relocated from Ireland to NC, a small town called Roses. She lives above her new store-a tea house serving real Irish bread to name a few items on her menu.
Candy, the one who set up the apartment and saw to all the new owners needs from the US side also has notified Rob, her friend in FL who bakes cakes and cupcakes in his own shop.
He's older and not quite the catch of the day-love this that he's just a regular guy and kinda out of shape.
kathleeen has it set in her dreams about her shop but Maureen knows she will need help. Rob needs time away from his own shop so travels there to see what it will need, in his opinion to make it a success.
He never expected to find Kathleen so charming! Like the challenge they take part it. So many lovely detailed descriptions, I can just picture it for real.
Loved hearing all about starting up the business-priceless information!
Some characters from the series make an appearance but you are given all details aobut them so you're not left in the dark.
This can be read as a standalone! Irish slang words are explained in the conversations they have.
Misunderstandings and you wonder if they will ever get back together to see if they have what it takes to be a couple.
Recipe included! Note from the author is included at the end.
Acknowledgements and about the author is included. Offer to join first readers group.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end. Excerpt from Maeve is also included.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Shadows in the Mind's Eye by Janyre Tromp
This story is about Sam and he's just returning from the war with a lot of PTSD problems.
His wife Annie has a few tricks she's learned to ease the pain from him. I was hoping to learn these techniques to help others and they do work.
When he's out and about the family's orchard grounds because he hears noises and sees shadows he is in fight mode, maneuvers he never forgets.
He sees and hears too much and others harm him. Annie doesn't believe he's hallucinating. Over time Sam has put himself where he shouldn’t be and Annie helps him to leave the area to hide out.
Her dad is helping but he never told her things that happened in the past that really put her in harm's way.
Like how the escape goes and how others have come to seek them out to help. Others who she thought were friends are there to harm her. Love that Sam had taught her how to take care of herself and their daughter Rosie and to keep them safe til he can go to them.
Annie retains the knowledge and has no clue about the drugs and who they've effected.
Like learning all the details of the things in the past, Sam's best friend Doc and his own brother Pete try to help but they get injured.
Wild adventures in Arkansas. Lots of resource material at the end and acknowledgements and about the author are included.
Received this review copy via Kregel Publications via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
#ShadowsintheMindsEyeANovel #NetGalley
Wide Open by Janyre Tromp
This short story starts when Lily is taking care of grandpa in his house. Lily and her twin brother Leo had lived next door.
Leo and the next door neighbor Oscar had gone off to fight in the Vietnam War. Leo did not make it back and Oscar has PTSD and tells her one night with a knife to her that he killed Leo.
He is having an episode and she takes off into the snowbound country wearing snowshoes which she has no clue how to walk in. Oscar's grandfather has seen better days and he entrusted his knife to him.
Oscar heads out after her and finds her frozen and with a bad twist of her leg. They are able to talk and mend things between them all.
Epilogue is then two years later, quite a different ending that what I would have imagined. Like the tale of how this book came about. Note from the author at the end and discussion of abuse and to seek help.
Received this copy from the author when I signed up for her newsletter and this is my honest opinion.
Perfect Extraction - A Jack Storm Spy Thriller: Assassination Espionage Mission by Ethan Jones
Like the layout of chapters
Easy to keep track of the different countries intelligence departments in this book.
Scenes are so real to life as the descriptions are detailed to put you in the book right near the characters.
Lots of action, new weapons for me and what they can do, travel, strategies ever changing
Just when everything is set and the plan goes on...
There is an excerpt at the end where we meet Stahl and she's going to help Jack in an extraction...
There is something for everyone in this book! You will never expect what happens….
This is my honest opinion.
A Truthful Man: A Modern Catholic Novel by Hilary Walker
This story starts with Mark and he's married to Mary. He's been cheating on her and the parish bishop learns of it, his brother in law. He collects money from the patrons of the church and invests it for them but things are not so clear and most seniors lose some or all of their savings...
He is shown some information but there is much more that he wants to get his hands on, so it can be destroyed.
His wife also finds out and her uncle, the bishop. He swears he will end it and erases all messages to Rita and that satisifies his wife and he's been to confession.
Problem is others find out and now they want to send him to a different parish. Things just get worse from there on. He had hoped to bribe a few and have her get rid of the baby...
Mark and Thomas had gone to university together and are familiar with one another. Mark is having a hard time, believing what he had done was wrong, how to make amends and still come out with something to his life....
There are a lot of confessions and spending time with the religious heads that sometimes lead him in the right direction. He is given the right direction he sometimes doesn't want to go that way...
At times the story is sad, then happy and meaningful, lot of emotions as it's a delicate subject to begin with.
Love the scene descriptions, the food, churches and the clergy clothing-when I started out knitting I made a clergy outfit for my brothers GI Joe. All the small pieces.
Received a review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
I've Only Got Three Hands:: Teach Your Children to Keep Their Room Clean (Bedtimes Story Fiction Children's Picture Book Book 2) by Sigal Adler
This book contains two children's books, the above title and Even monsters get scared.
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Nameplate is included at the start.
Rhyming, colorful children's book about cleaning your room.
He wants his mother to read him a book but she gets busy cleaning his room and she's too tired so it's a very short story.
Next night it's just as bad and she doesn't read at all. Child learns if he picks up after himself she will have time to read him stories....
Good lessons. He feels sorry for us with only two hands as he has four.
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Even monsters get scared
This colorful rhyming children's book is about a monster an dhe has a boy for a friend.
They make up a dangerous situation and tell us what they'd do to scare the animal, not have animal scare them.
Different animals have their own pages and the solution is right on the next page.
No fighting or anything, I like the ideas.
They must find the ball that rolled in to the basement and it's very dark there and lots of shadows with the flashlight they carry...
Good story.
The Easter Bunny's Vacation by Jemima Neal
Colorful children's book about the Easter bunny.
He and his wife decide to take some time for themselves, at the beach.
They love the things they are able to do. Very colorful, vibrant pictures.
They meet a little boy and they are heading back home because the Easter bunny won't find their house here at the beach.
The bunnies get to thinking about retiring....
What if you were...? by Remy Agee
Colorful, children’s book and a great imagination of being something different.
The story asks the question on the left side of the page and tells you a little of the things you'd be able to do on the right hand side.
after asking if you'd like to be a balloon, light, shoe, kite, song, tree, cheese or a star they give you the answer because it is the best one.
Great story. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
E is for Elephant : An Animal Alphabet from A to Z by Kjersten Faseler
This colorful alphabet children's book is about the alphabet. Each letter has it's own page and colorful picture of the large size letter along with the animal it stands for.
I really like the not so common animals found in this book. Not only is the book teaching the alphabet but animals also. Great idea.
Oliver and the Wishing Star by Jennifer Decker
This colorful children's book is about Oliver and he wants to go play at his friends. Problem is his mother stops him and makes him do his chore of walking the dog and then his homework before he can do anything.
He think shte dog has it made because everybody feeds him, they even pick up his poop and everybody loves him. While at the end of the night Oliver wishing on a star....
Cute story.
Would You Rather? Game Book for Kids: Fun and Silly Questions that Make Kids Think by Logan James
This children's book I feel would even be good for adults in a party setting.
Each page has two different sets of 'would you rather'. Some are about eating bugs and such while others want to know which of the two foods you'd want to eat for every meal.
So funny and laugh out loud fun for the whole family.
I Have a Friend: Children's Picture Book About Friendship for Preschool (Emotions & Feelings book for preschool) by Aleks Harrison
What I love right from the start is the fact I can rotate my screen and the words tapped will enlarge them. This doesn’t happen often in children's book. Thanks to this author he nailed it! Makes it MUCH more enjoyable when you can see the words.
Colorful, children's, rhyming book about
Max and his father were working on a special project in the garage as it's cold out. Next sunny day they take the kite to the park where he's able to fly his shark kite. Kite crashes and Max turns to talk to Martha who is disfigured on her face.
She is so kind and wants to lend him her kite to fly. Love the shark seesaw. They have so much fun playing together til sun goes down...
On the bus the next schooldays she's getting on the bus and others ignore her and takes a seat by herself. Max hears what the others are saying about her and joins her on the seat and tells her they are unkind and to ignore them.
Maxs’ parents get a call from her parents later that night and they all are so proud of him being her friend, although she is different.
They are friends and she wants him at her birthday party.
About the author finishes this story with a note about emotions and how to control them along with contacts for the author. Cool thing for me is the great grandchildren can point out the pictures and tell me the story that way. Others are older and will be able to read these words.
Fun way showing us all how it's done.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
I Know the Secret of Diversity: Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Inclusion for Preschool (Emotions & Feelings book for preschool) by Aleks Harrison
What I love right from the start is the fact I can rotate my screen and the words tapped will enlarge them. This doesn’t happen often in children's book. Thanks to this author he nailed it! Makes it MUCH more enjoyable when you can see the words.
Colorful, children's rhyming book about the subject of diversity. It's a must nowadays with our society. not just for kids but adults as well.
A boy is anxious to get to practice and the coach has seen he's improved. After achieving his goal a little small boy approaches and wants to race to the top but he's a new climber.
The older bigger boys make fun of him and he leaves crying with his mother.
The older boys talk about it after the little boy leaves and realize it was NOT nice what they did to him.
At home later with his dad he explains that he did make it to the top but then about the incident with the little boy.
He is glad his son can recognize that it was not ok behavior and tells him of what happened to him when he was a young boy.
It;s all about people being different, it's called diversity. Even in his world his dad explains that his boss is in a wheelchair and he's treated the same way as everybody.
Love how when the boy comes across the little short boy he tells him he's sorry and will show him what he's learned.
Love ending it's Never too late to learn diversity. About the author is included at the end along with contacts for the author. Cool thing for me is the great grandchildren can point out the pictures and tell me the story that way. Others are older and will be able to read these words.
Very reassuring words from his father.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
I Feel with My Heart: Children's Picture Book About Empathy, Kindness and Friendship for Preschool (Emotions & Feelings book for preschool) by Aleks Harrison
What I love right from the start is the fact I can rotate my screen and the words tapped will enlarge them. This doesn’t happen often in children's book. Thanks to this author he nailed it! Makes it MUCH more enjoyable when you can see the words.
Colorful, children's rhyming book about the subject of emotions
Max is at the aquarium with his family and there is so much to see and learn about. He's having a great day til he notices a girl sitting on the floor crying. He asks his dad about it and says she's crying because her glasses are broken.
He approaches his neighbor Pearl and gives her a snack and just wants to talk to her. He hopes her day gets better and she gives him a hug.
With a new boy in school Max approaches him along with Thomas and Brad. The teacher allows him to sit near Max. At recess Chen does not know what to do so Max invites him to play foursquare.
He is happy after that and the rest of the day is great. Max gets a card and it is has special gift in it for him. It makes him happy that he's great friend.
Such a great moment to know you have a friend.
Cool thing for me is the great grandchildren can point out the pictures and tell me the story that way. Others are older and will be able to read these words.
About the author and emotions finishes this book along with contacts for the author.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest opinion.
Everyday Asian Cooking: Asian Rice and Noodle Recipes (Quick and Easy Asian Cookbooks Book 4) by Lina Chang
TOC where recipes are broken up into noodle, congee, fried rice, spiced rice, glutinous rice, sushi categories.
Offer of free ebook. Intro discusses the cuisine of the area from different surrounding countries; their special flavors and spices.
Tips on how to make rice and noodle not stick together and so much more.
Love making 4 minute fried rice in pressure cooker, it's a no brainer.
Each recipe starts with a title and summary of the dish, servings, prep and cooking times. Medium size color photo.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Directions are given. Nutrtional information per serving: calories, fat, carbs, sugar, protein, sodium.
My favorite to try are the shrimp recipes, love seafood.
Author requests review, other works by the author are highlighted at the end along with offer of free ebook, appendix contains conversion charts
This book has it all!
KEEPER for me, have pics and nutr info and I know how to use low sodium products.
Dash Diet Cookbook: 500 Dash Diet Recipes for Beginners. Everyday Dash Recipes for Weight Loss by Molly Goodwin
TOC where recipes are listed in meal categories.
Intro discusses the diet plan.
Each recipe start with a title, prep and cook times. Servings are listed.
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 large amount of items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and some nutritional information: not sure of serving size: calories, fat, fiber, carbs and protein.
Lots to choose from, some are everyday meals, others are a bit more work to get them to the table but worth it,
There are NO pictures.
MEDITERRANEAN DIET FOR BEGINNERS by Madelyn Rachelle Albini
TOC where recipes are listed in meals. Intro discusses the diet and what it consists of and history, food pyramid, foods to eat and which to avoid.
Sleep and exercise also plays a large part in the success of this diet and sharing with others.
Benefits are discussed.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook times and servings are listed.
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, NO pictures.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
Some recipes have over 30 ingredients, be sure to have them all first, before you start cooking.
Good book for intro material, not so much the recipes as there are no pics, No nutr info.
The Keto Diet Planner: The Total Keto Meal Diet Planning Guide by K.B. Lynn
TOC where recipes are listed in meals.
Intro discusses the keto diet plan and different types there are.
Tells you how to combine food intake with exercising to get a boost and how to decrease risk of diseases.
Urges you also to discuss with your doctor. Chapters on what to eat and avoid.
Each recipe starts with a title and 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 there is NO nutritional information, NO pictures.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top fo a new page.
Meal plans are included at the end. Conclusion and resources
Copycat Appetizer Cookbook - Volume 2: Recipes From Your Favorite Restaurants (Copycat Cookbooks) by Andrew Roberts
TOC where recipes are listed.
Titles sometimes tell you where the recipe came from.
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.
Directions are given and there are NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
Lot of the restaurants we have eaten at when in the South, but we live in northeast and there are a few but a few hours’ drive to get there.
The Five Dollar Foodie Cookbook: Cook Better, Spend Less, Enjoy More Recipes by Lucy Holland, Carol Rizzoli, Ethan Eron, Amanda Eron, Hugo Rizzoli
TOC where recipes are listed. Lots of intro material , about the authors, menus and shopping tips.
Each recipe starts with medium size color photo, title, summary of the dish, servings, prep 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 notes are included.
here is NO nutritional information.
My favorite to try would be chocolate orange banana bread, what combinations!
LOVE key recipes at the end, use them every week here.
Index is included and broken up into food groups.
KEEPER! for just soup recipes, others are a bonus for me.
Candy Recipes Copycat Cookbook: Just Like the Real Thing Only Better (Copycat Cookbooks) by Andrew Roberts
Free ebook when you sign up for newsletter.
TOC where recipes are listed.
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.
Directions are given.
There is NO nutritional information and NO pictures. Never thought of making my own favorite candy bar.
Didn’t see my favorite: peanut butter cups but there are so many others I'd enjoy as much.
The Ultimate Mexican Cookbook: 111 Dishes From Mexico To Cook Right Now (World Cuisines Book 21) by Slavka Bodic
Intro with pictures discusses Mexican dishes.
TOC lists the recipes in meals. Intro discuss the reason why you should be eating Mexican foods.
History of the country, geography lesson, etc.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep and cook time. Some nutritional information: calories, fat, protein and fiber. Short summary of the dish.
The titles are NOT translated into English words.
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. Some recipes have a LARGE amount of items you need, be sure to have them all first.
Other works by the author are listed at the end.
Fruit Infused Water: 100 Quick and Easy Vitamin Water Recipes for Weight Loss, Detox and Metabolism Boosting (Vitamin Water, Fruit Infused Water, Natural Herbal Remedies, Vitamin Water Recipes) by Thomas James Fox
TOC where recipes are listed.
Intro and importance of drinking water is disused.
Benefits of using fruit infused water and also using vegetables.
Each recipe, NOT always at the top of a new page, start 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, NO nutritional information.
DO like combination of fruits the combine together.
Conclusion and asks for a review.
Breads of The World: 15 Delicious Foreign Bread Recipes (Home Baking, Bread Loaf, Pastry, Dough) by Eva Reinhard
Table of contents where bread recipes are listed. As there are only 15 these are the ones you will be using over and over again.
Short intro and offer of free ebooks, a bonus. Link to get them does not work.
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 recipes have a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all before you start.
Directions are given. There are NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
I'd be substituting for egg white, low sodium products etc.
Great collection to keep handy.
Like the Portuguese sweet bread, was just talking to a relative last night and told him he needs to make it himself rather than buying it at the store.
Monkey bread-this is a fun one to eat.
A KEEPER! wish it had pics and nutr info.
Quick And Easy 30-minute Recipes Everyone Will Love 2: 111 Dishes From All Around The World (Quick and Easy Cooking Book 3) by Slavka Bodic
Intro discusses a good balanced diet and how you can make them quickly.
TOC where recipes are broken up into meals and food groups.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep, cook times. Nutritional information per serving has calories, fat, protein and fiber.
Summary of the dish is included.
Some recipes have a medium size color photo. Servings are listed.
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. A few I've never heard of that sound easy enough to make, putting them on my list to make.
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Easy Pancake Cookbook: 50 Delicious Pancake Recipes by BookSumo Press
TOC where recipes are listed, not in any order.
Full page color photos, sometimes of things other than pancakes.
Each recipe starts with a title, to far right hand corner sometimes with dark brown background with white lettering: prep and total times, servings.
Some nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol and sodium.
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.
Directions are given.
There are some pictures of pancakes but they do not tell you which recipe they are.
Like that the recipes come from other countries.
Good one to have on hand.
COPYCAT RECIPES: A Quick and Easy Guide to Your Favorite Secret Recipes From the Most Popular American Restaurants by Kris Keller
This book starts with table of contents where recipes are broken up into food categories.
Intro discusses that you can make them healthier at home.
Color photos only at start of a new chapter.
Love the idea of wraps and we use them often.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings, prep and cook times and some have nutrtional information per serving: calories, fat, carbs and protein.
Seasonings would be a great one for me because i have tons of them in the pantry.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
There are TONS of ingredients, be sure to have them all.
Directions are given. There are NO pictures.
Handful of recipes per chapter from all different types of restaurants.
Conclusion and references are included at the end.
5-Ingredient Cast Iron Skillet Recipes by Louise Davidson
Starts with table of contents where recipes are broken up into meals and food categories.
Offer of free ebook. Intro discusses the concept of only 5 ingredients.
History of cast iron cooking and more.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings, prep and cook times.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Directions are given and there is some nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, carbs, protein, sodium.
There are NO pictures. Some recipes have over 5 ingredients with spices and water.
I would rather spend the time and NOT use canned items.
Pesto bean chicken, 8 ingredients, am i missing something with the title?
Authors other works are highlighted at the end.
Conversion charts are listed.
Everyday Asian Cooking - Chinatown Recipes (Quick and Easy Asian Cookbooks Book 6) by Lina Chang
TOC where recipes are listed in meals and food categories. Offer of free ebook.
Intro discusses cooking like you are in Chinatown.
Each recipe starts with a title, translation into English, summary of the dish, servings, prep and cook times.
Medium size color photo.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some recipes have a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and nutritional information: per serving: calories, fat, carbs, protein and sodium.
Love shrimp dishes and can't wait til dinner.
Fortune cookies, what a treat!
Free ebook offer. Other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Conversions charts are available.
a KEEPER for me, with nutritional info and pics!
The Groovy Green Kitchen (Volume II): Simply, Super, Supper Soups by Geraldine Helen Hartman
TOC where recipes are listed. Dedication page and about the author. Other works by the author are listed.
Intro discusses the recipes in this version of the book.
Each recipe starts with a title, some with a small color photo, summary of the dish and some have servings.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some have a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all.
Optional ingredients are also listed.
Directions are given. NO nutritional information.
Has blends of spices to use for any herbal blend seasoning recipe.
Healthy Cooking For One : Quick and Easy Healthy Recipes from Breakfast to Dessert for Just You by Dereck Moore
Book starts with TOC where recipes are listed in meal and food categories.
Free ebook offer. Intro about just cooking for one.
Each recipe starts with a title and summary of the dish, prep and cook times.
List of ingredients and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some have a lot of ingredients, be sure to have them all.
Directions are given and there is some nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, sugar, protein and sodium.
No bake cookie balls would be great when coming back from a hike, or taking a break while hiking.
Conversion charts at the end.
The Complete 30-Day Whole Foods Instant Pot Cookbook: Most Essential Program-Compliant Pressure Cooking Recipes to Rekindle Your 30-Day Whole Foods Challenge by Viola J. Sorg
This book starts out with table of contents where recipes are broken up into meals and food categories.
Chapter discusses the instant pot and how it will remove 7 other devices in your kitchen as it does it all, whole food meal plan.
Intro mainly discusses whole food what it is, what you can eat, avoid, benefits, rules also.
Also chapter on the instant pot and what you will love about it yourself.
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.
Directions are given.
There are NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
Like soup and stew recipes but would be using my homemade chicken broth and using fresh vegetables rather than canned.
Appendix includes conversion tables and instant pot cooking timetable. this is something new for me to find. Might be with original books when you buy a new IP.
Index is also included at the end.
GREAT resource book.
30-Minute Instant Pot Cookbook: Quick and Easy Recipes for Every Meal by Ramona Cruz-Peters
Book has full page color photographs. Table of contents where recipes are broken up into food and meal categories.
Introduction discusses how the author loves their instant pot and why.
Tips of how to use and the functions and what to have on hand for your pot, accessories and why and their uses.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings, prep and pressure cook and release and total time.
Summary of the dish 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 along with variation tips.
Nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, protein, carbs, fiber, sugar and sodium.
At the start of each chapter there is an index of recipes in that section. There are no individual recipe photographs.
Love staple recipes at the end, so useful.
Conversion tables are included at the very end along with guides for food groups.
Index, acknowledgements and about the author are listed.
A KEEPER for the information about the pot itself and so many tips.
I received this review copy from The Callisto Publisher's Club and this is my honest opinion.
30 Fun, Fresh & Tasty Vegetarian Breakfast Recipes by Lisa M.K.
The ASIN # goes to the above title but the book I read was called Veggie Breakfast: 30 Easy & Delicious Vegetarian Breakfast Ideas (Veggie Life Book 1) by Lisa M.K.
TOC where recipes are listed, not in any special order.
Has chapters and recipes for just two servings and some for four people.
Intro discusses how the book is broken up into chapters.
Each recipes starts with a title and a few have a medium size color photo, 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 prep time and cook times.
Tips along the way and there are NO nutritional information available.
Some recipes have a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all before you start.
Lots of good ideas, not only for breakfast but use them throughout the day.
Dash Diet for Beginners: 2 in 1: Improve Your Health By Lowering Your Blood Pressure And Cholesterol With 1200+ of The Best, Low-Sodium Recipes | BONUS 100-Days Meal Plan Included for Diabetics by Lindsay Burton
TOC where recipes are listed in food and meal categories.
Dash Diet Cookbook: 600 Easy & Delicious Low- Sodium, Low Sugar, Heart- Healthy Recipes for Improve Your Health | Bonus 4 Weeks Meal Plan to Lower Your Blood Pressure & Lose Weight by Lindsay Burton
Intro discusses the diet plan causes and how to fix the problems, servings and food list, what to eat and avoid.
Each chapter starts with a color photo, each recipe 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.
Directions are given and some nutritional info: calories, fat, sugar, protein, sodium and carbs.
There are NO pictures and recipes does NOT always start at the top of a new page.
Some recipes call for a lot of ingredients, be sure to have them all ready.
Love fish and meatless meals the best.
Meal plans are included at the end.
The Diabetic Cookbook for Beginners: The Guide for the Newly Diagnosed to Manage Type 2 Diabetes Effortlessly, Detox Cleanse With 600 Healthy Low-Carb Recipes. Includes 100 Days of Natural Meal Plan by Lindsay Burton
Short intro then the recipes.
Each recipe starts with a title, few have a small color photo, 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, total fat, sat fat, protein, carbs, sugar, cholesterol, sodium. Some recipes have a LOT of ingredients be sure to have them all ready.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
The nutritional information is totally different from each chapter, different sources....
Even list of ingredients is totally different.
Meal plans are included at the end.
There are enough recipes between these two books to make hundreds of meals. have fun deciding what you want to make first because my list is long.
Dash Diet Cookbook for beginners: The Ultimate Dash Diet Guide with 500 Low Sodium, High Potassium & Magnesium Recipes To Lose Weight & Lower Hypertension. Boost Your Health with Omega 3 & Vitamin D by Micaela Miller
TOC where recipes are listed in meal and food categories.
Intro discusses the diet plan, benefits, guidelines and so much more.
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 recipes have a large amount of items, be sure to have them all.
Directions are given and some nutritional information: calories, carbs, fat and protein.
There are very few tiny color pictures. Index of recipes is included at the end along with conclusion note from the author.
There are definitely a lot to choose from, I like seafood and fish recipes the most.
Algerian Cookbook: Authentic Algerian Cooking with Simple and Easy Algerian Recipes by BookSumo Press
Full page color pictures of the area, not the recipes.
TOC where recipes are listed.
Each recipe starts with a title, to far right hand color, sometimes in dark shaded area with black lettering is very hard to see.
Sometimes there is no shaded area that has prep and total times, servings.
Some nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs, and protein.
To the 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 titles tell you where they came from, the country or area.
There are NO individual recipe pictures.
Lot to choose from, spicy and flavorful.
Coffeehouse Recipes Copycat Cookbook (Copycat Cookbooks) by Andrew Roberts
Links to sign up and other recipe books.
TOC where recipes are listed, not in any special order.
Intro discusses how you can save money making these Starbucks items at home.
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.
Directions are given. There are NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
Some recipes call for a lot of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
What I do like about this book is the recipes are NOT only for drinks but they have breads and other pastry items that you can make.
Thank you note from the author and asks for a review.
Slow Cooker: The Ultimate Cookbook with 365 Easy-to-Make Recipes for Every Day of the Year by Anita Evans
TOC where recipes are listed in meal and food categories.
Introduction talks about the slow cooker, benefits of using it, history and so much more.
Each recipe starts with a title, few have a medium size color photo, 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 ifnormation is included: calories, fat, protein, carbs, fiber, sugar and sodium.
Problem i have with this book is nutritional information is different after you read several pages, it's from a different source.
Biography is included at the end along with a conclusion.
Dash Diet Cookbook: Quick & Easy Low Sodium Recipes to Lose Weight and Lower Your Blood Pressure | Beginners Edition with 28-Day Meal Plan by Katherine McQueen
TOC where recipes are listed in meal and food categories.
Intro chapters discuss the dash diet, how it works, benefits, foods to eat and avoid and so much more.
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.
Directions are given and there is NO nutritional information and NO pictures.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
Love basic things like low sodium chicken stock because i can use it in most things i cook as a meal or store in the freezer.
Most of the recipes use real vegetables rather than canned. for the beans i'd be soaking mine overnight, rather than canned items.
Meal plans are included at the back of the book,
Coffee Recipes: Hot and Cold Coffee and Espresso Beverages to Make at Home by Sarah Spencer
Table oF contents where recipes are listed in chapters: iced or hot.
Free ebook offer. Introduction discusses coffee and the variety and so much more.
Each recipe start with a title and summary of the item, 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 and some nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, carbs, sugar, protein and sodium.
There are NO pictures. Lots of different flavor options.
Jamaican: Discover Delicious Jamaican Cooking Simply with Easy Jamaican Recipes by BookSumo Press
Lots of full page colorful photographs of the area, not individual recipes.
TOC where recipes are listed.
Each recipe starts with a title and to the far right hand corner, sometimes with dark brown background with black lettering, YOU can't see what it says, prep and total time, servings.
Some nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol, sodium. Center 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.
Directions are given along with notes. Some spicy recipes here, tells you what area they came from.
The Easy Dutch Oven Cookbook: a great variety of tasty meal-in-one recipes for your most versatile cast iron pot in your kitchen by Lisa Mackay
Starts with table of contents where recipes are broken up into meals and food categories.
Intro talks about the recipes in the book.
Basics of Dutch oven cooking are discussed with a lot of information and tips.
Each recipe starts with a title and cooking 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 are substitutions you can use along with why you should use the Dutch oven.
There is no nutritional information. There are NO individual recipe photos.
Lots of everyday meals and foods to choose from. Like seafood and fish area the best.
Vintage Dessert Recipes: Timeless and Memorable Old-Fashioned Sweet Recipes from Our Grandmothers (Lost Recipes Vintage Cookbooks) by Louise Davidson
This book starts out with a table of contents where recipes are broken up into food categories.
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Intro discusses about the vintage recipes vs. everyday recipes of today.
Bakeware and conversion tables are included and how to preserve the recipes by scanning them.
Each recipe starts with a title, summary of the dish, servings, prep and cook times.
Medium size color photo and 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 and there is no nutritional information.
Some recipes call for a large amount of ingredients, be sure to have them all before you start. Like that some of the older pies, 1700's are given the name of a president.
Especially like the jelly roll recipe and would like to try carrot cookies and muffins there are so many different flavor combinations.
Plant Based Cookbook For Beginners: The Bible Of Vegan & Vegetarian Cooking. 1500 Days Of Tasty And Easy-To-Cook Recipes. Discover How To Make Delicious This Healthy Lifestyle. FULL COLOR EDITION by Margaret Salt
TOC where recipes are listed.
Intro discusses plant based diet essentials and benefits, what to eat and avoid, .
Each recipe starts with a title. To right hand side of the page is a color phot. To the left 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.
time and servings are also included.
Some require equipment your kitchen may not have, be sure to read the recipe first.
Directions are given and there are notes at the end.
Nutritional information: calories, protein, fat, carbs, salt and sugar and fibers.
Love having pic and list of ingredient where you can print them an place in your recipe box.
recipes do NOT always start at the top fo a new page.
Shepard’s pie would be my favorite to try. Italian pasta salad would be a great lunch.
4 weeks of meal plans are also included along with a conclusion about the book.
Copycat Appetizers Cookbook - Volume 1: Recipes From Your Favorite Restaurants (Copycat Cookbooks) by Andrew Roberts
Newsletter sign up for free ebooks. Recipes are listed in food and meal categories.
Each recipe starts with a title, usually the restaurant name is also mentioned.
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 there is no nutritional information. I think you can get on the internet and type into s a search bar for the nutritional information now that it’s more widely used.
Like to try pizza sticks but there no amount of butter to use or any of the seasonings, i guess just a pinch or 1/4 tsp maybe?
Like little Caesar’s Italian bread sticks better, amounts for the seasonings and also making the dough yourself, rather than store bought.
Lot of restaurants I've never heard from being from the northeast of USA.
Thanks from the author and requests a review.
A KEEPER to try a few items as I can make them healthier.
99 Quick Food Tips: Life Hacks, Chef Tips, and Quick Recipes by Vlad Unguryan
Tips listed tell you want to do and what it will accomplish, usually much better tasting meal.
Like the idea of partially cooking pasta then finishing in its sauce.
So many ideas to try, I noted a few of my favorite: potatoes boiling for mashing, change out water til clear. they won't be goopy.
Fish and chicken ideas as also great. getting a new rotisserie and it will be great to make chicken stock.
scrub potatoes and carrots and leave peel on, they’re clean and full of nutrients.
What a great read! Try to remember them all they are all so resourceful and useful
A KEEPER!
Chicken Stir Fry Cookbook: A Stir Fry Cookbook Filled with 50 Delicious Chicken Stir Fry Recipes by BookSumo Press
About the author and intro to the book start this book off. TOC where recipes are listed.
Common abbreviations. 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 recipes have a LOT of ingredients, be sure you have them all before you start. Directions are given and servings, prep and cook time and total time.
Nutritional information: calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol and sodium based on 2k calorie diet.
There are a lot of different flavor combinations that I can't wait to try, very healthy. I'd be using fresh vs canned items and low sodium products.
Mocktail: 50 Recipes. An ILLUSTRATED Guide by Ctc Editore
This book starts with TOC where recipes are listed.
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.
Directions are given and garnishes are noted.
Some have a following page has a full page color photo.
There is no nutritional information. Flavor combinations I never would've thought to put together.
Blueberries and lime, cherry and lemon and cilantro.
Pictures have a very dark background hard to see the contents of the glass.
Chicago Recipes: Enjoy Easy Chicago Cooking with Delicious Chicago Recipes by BookSumo Press
About the author and short intro about the book. Recipes are listed and a chart showing common abbreviations 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.
Directions are given and includes servings, prep cook and total times.
Nutritional information includes calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol and sodium based on 2k calorie diet.
There are NO pictures.
Some recipes call for a large amount of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Broccoli fries would be my first choice to try, mostly love that nutritional information is all 0s for fat, sodium.
And to go with that I'd love to try the sloppy Joe's Chicago style, perfect combo!
Lot of everyday meals, love this book
Smoothie for Weight Loss: 200 Delicious Smoothie Recipes That Help You Lose Weight Naturally Fast, Gain energy, and Detox by Doris M. Smith
Table of contents where recipes are listed as meal plans, breakfast, green, healthy diet, weight loss, detoxifying, energy boosting, anti aging, dessert smoothies.
There's a lot to choose from in this one. Forewords discusses the smoothie. Intro talks about calories and other aspects of weight loss Charts are included showing what you could choose for a smoothie and why they are considered.
Health benefits of smoothies. Meal plans are included for weeks.
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.
Directions are given, Nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, protein, carbs, fiber, sugar and sodium.
There are NO pictures. Different flavor combinations really struck me as wanting to try them.
Appendix of index is included at the end. Conversion charts are also included at the very end.
Great resource book.
The Effortless Anti-Inflammatory Diet Cookbook: 550 Quick and Delicious Recipes under 30 Minutes with a 28-Day Meal Plan to Reduce Inflammation and Boost Autoimmune Systems by Mariann Horn
TOC where recipes are broken up into meals and food categories.
Intro talks all about inflammation and how to avoid it in your diet.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings and cook 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 some nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, protein, carbs .
There are NO pictures. Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
Something for everyone, in this book.
Algerian Recipes: From Algiers to Constantine, Taste all of Algeria, in One Easy Algerian Cookbook by BookSumo Press
About the author and short intro about the book. Recipes are listed and a chart showing common abbreviations is included.
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 recipes have a LARGE amount of ingredients, be ure to have them all ready before you start.
Directions are given and has servings, prep and total times. Nutritional information: calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs, and protein based on 2k diet.
Some ingredients are listed in appendix as they may be hard to find in your local stores.
Some titles are explained in more detail as the title doesn't give it away.
strawberry cookies would be the first recipe I'd try, so simple and not many things to get. Many bread recipes, so many I want to try there.
All About Chutney: 50 Delicious Chutney Recipes (Chutney, Chutney Recipes, Chutney Cookbook, Indian Recipes, Indian Cookbook Book 1) by Book Sumo Press
About the author and short intro about the book. Recipes are listed and a chart showing common abbreviations 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 recipes have a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given. Servings, prep and total times and nutritona information: calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs and protein based on 2k diet.
There are NO pictures. I remember my grandmother making it and my brother loves it, looking to give him a gift from a recipe of it, maybe from this book.
There are a few worth trying.
Classical Indian Cooking 2: Authentic North and South Indian Recipes for Delicious Indian Food by BookSumo Press
TOC where recipes are listed. Common abbreviations table is enclosed.
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.
Directions are given and servings, prep cook and total times.
Nutritional information has calories, fat, carbs, protein, cholesterol, and sodium based on 2k calorie diet. There are NO pictures.
Yogurt drink would be the one recipe I'd want to try first.
Like that the titles are translated into English words so you get an idea of what the food is.
Some recipes call for a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all before you start.
The Ultimate Slow Cooker Cookbook: 1000 Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes for Beginners and Not Only by Tasha Martin
TOC where recipes are broken up into meals and food categories.
There are so many recipes I am going to take them a bit at a time. Concentrate on just one category and find something to make today.
Never made Masala chicken and I have most of the products, not sure what Gorham Masala is but there's not much I would need. Like ingredients but I'd use low sodium chicken broth or make some fresh.
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.
Directions are given and some nutrtional information: calories, fat, fiber, carbs and protein.
Great resource book as I can also use my pressure cooker for these recipes as it doubles as a slow cooker.
There are NO pictures and some recipes call for a LARGE amount of ingedients, be sure to have them all before you start cooking.
A KEEPER
Indian Instant Pot Cookbook - Traditional 500 Indian Recipes for Beginners with Vegan and Meat meals by Mirra Reddy
Table of contents sarts this book where recipes are broken up into meals and food categories.
Intro about the recipes and how good they are.
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.
Directions are given and some nutritional information: calories, fat, fiber, carbs, and protein.
There are NO pictures. Some recipes have a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Spices really attract my attention as I have them al it's the combination of them with certain foods that really speak to me.
So many I want to try especially the fish ones.
Seafood Restaurant Recipes Copycat Cookbook (Copycat Cookbooks) by Andrew Roberts
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TOC where recipes are borken up into meals and food categories.
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.
Some recipes have a TON of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and tips.
There is NO nutritional information and NO pictures.
Some recipes tells you what restaurant they are from.
Only 5 dessert recipes bit disappointing.
Theme Park Recipes - Volume 1: Copycat Cookbook (Copycat Cookbooks) by Andrew Roberts
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TOC where recipes are listed in different food categories and meals.
Each recipe has a title, sometimes telling you the name of the restaurant, 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 variations.
There are NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
Like the idea of a giant snickerdoodle for two. Willing to give a few of these a try, never been to the theme parks in the south.
Vegan Gluten-free Salad Cookbook: Delicious Salad and Dressing Recipes for Easy Weight Loss and Detox: High Protein Recipes by Vesela Tabakova
Recipes are listed in no particular order.
Short intro about the book.
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. Lots of good combinations for a salad to try. Some recipes have a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
There are NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
About the author is listed at the end.
DASH Diet Recipes for Vegans: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Appetizers and Desserts (The DASH Diet Cookbook Series) by Robertina Whelans
table of contents where recipes are broken up into meals and food allergy sections.
Free ebook offer. Lots of intro material and charts to guide you along.
Each recipe starts with a title and a list of ingredient and servings, s and you should be able to substitute for your healthier dietary needs: low fat, low sodium, low sugar and fresh vs canned items.
Some recipes have a LOT of them, be sure to have them all before you start.
Directions are given and there is nutritional information per serving: calories, total fat, sat. fat, cholesterol, sodium total carbs, dietary fiber, sugar and protein.
There are NO pictures. I'd try the no bake chocolate oatmeal cookies and put berries and dried fruit in also.
About the author and other works by the author are listed at the end.
Index is also included.
The Ultimate Georgian Cookbook: 111 Dishes from Georgia To Cook Right Now (World Cuisines Book 18) by Slavka Bodic
This book starts out with introduction about traditional recipes in country of Georgia.
TOC where recipes are broken up into meals
Different influences from other countries are also listed and the common foods they share.
Color photos throughout the book.
Each recipe with translations are listed, prep and cook times, some vary: Nutritional info per serving: calories, fat, protein and fiber, 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.
Directions are given and some have a medium size color photo.
Some ingredients you may find it hard to get at your local grocery: marigold, blue fenugreek
Other works by the author are listed at the end.
Canned Pantry: Four Week Meal Plan by Ruth Collins
Intro discusses the new food pyramid and other meal prep information.
Meal plans are included along with t recipes.
Recipe are summarized and the substitutions they used. 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, NO pictures.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top fo a new page.
Lots of ideas for meals.
The Mediterranean Diet for Beginners: 3 In 1: The Complete Cookbook to Discover the Secrets to Lose Weight in Just 30 Days with Kitchen-Tested, Easy and ... Recipes Following a Wholesome Meal Plan by Thomas Teselli
Table of contents for all 3 books.
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Mediterranean Diet for beginners (Book 1)
Intro shows food pyramid and discusses the diet plan, what it is, foods to eat and avoid, exercise, sleep and sharing food.
Breaks down foods to eat even further, benefits of the diet plan, important of drinking water, food plans are included.
Each recipe starts with a title and color medium size 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 and there is no nutritional information.
Some recipes call for a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Not all recipes have pictures and the recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
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Mediterranean Diet cookbook Book 2
Starts with intro about benefits and so much more, much of the same from the first book.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings, nutritional count per portion: calories, carbs, protein and total fat.
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.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
29 day meal plan is enclosed. Pyramid options are included.
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Meal planning for beginners Book 3
Some of the same material from first 2 books in this series. Shows nutritional label and discusses what they mean.
Glossary of terms to cook, bake, etc are enclosed. has Common abbreviations.
Each recipe starts with a title summary of the dish and calorie count per diet plan, 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.
Equipment is also listed. Directions are given. There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
Shopping guide and food lists are included.
Online resources.
Mediterranean Diet for beginners (Book 1)
Intro shows food pyramid and discusses the diet plan, what it is, foods to eat and avoid, exercise, sleep and sharing food.
Breaks down foods to eat even further, benefits of the diet plan, important of drinking water, food plans are included.
Each recipe starts with a title and color medium size 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 and there is no nutritional information.
Some recipes call for a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have them all first.
Not all recipes have pictures and the recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
..
Mediterranean Diet cookbook Book 2
Starts with intro about benefits and so much more, much of the same from the first book.
Each recipe starts with a title, servings, nutritional count per portion: calories, carbs, protein and total fat.
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.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
29 day meal plan is enclosed. Pyramid options are included.
Meal planning for beginners Book 3
Some of the same material from first 2 books in this series. Shows nutritional label and discusses what they mean.
Glossary of terms to cook, bake, etc are enclosed. has Common abbreviations.
Each recipe starts with a title summary of the dish and calorie count per diet plan, 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.
Equipment is also listed. Directions are given. There are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
Recipes do NOT always start at the top of a new page.
Shopping guide and food lists are included.
Online resources.
Conscious Crafts: Knitting 20 mindful makes to reconnect head, heart & hands by Vanessa Koranteng; Sicgmone Kludje
Book starts out with table of contents where patterns are listed.
Colorful pictures throughout the book Introduction discusses the authors and their passion for knitting.
Tools and equipment along with basic stitches also discussed in detail along with diagrams and pictures.
Geared to helping black women this book can be used for any one. Love the explanations of the stitches and swatch that is included, in color.
Each pattern starts with a name and to far left are equipment you will need, needles, yarns, and other items along with finished size and stitches used.
To middle section summarizes the project then instructions, row by row along with pictures and diagrams of each and every step.
There are so many projects to keep you busy for a while, to spruce up a table, your work area, etc. Great as gifts also in the receiver's favorite colors.
Going to try twist head band in chunky which I've never used and have some here.
Fingerless mittens are also a hit around here with photographers. Fringed scarf would also make a nice gift, I never think to add fringe!
Love the section on making your own yarn, so many useful ideas in this book. Acknowledgements end this book.
A KEEPER!
Received this review copy from Quarto Publishing Group – Ivy Press, Leaping Hare Press via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
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