Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Cookbooks reviewed: Nov 17

 
 

Clams Cookbook: Clams Casino, New England Clam Chowder, Clams Stuffing and Lots of Other Clam Recipes by Laura Sommers
TOC starts this book  where recipes are listed. Short intro about clams.
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.
Use fresh instead of canned items.  Some recipes contain a LOT of ingredients, be sure to have everything first.
Directions are given..  Lots to choose from but there are NO pictures and NO nutritional information.
About the author is listed at the end and other works by the author are highlighted at the end and has ads to buy tshirts from amazon.


  
Potato Cookbook: "Super Spud" by Cheryl Leonard
Love potatoes especially just by themselves, no salt, no butter, love flavor all by itself.
TOC where chapters are listed, intro discusses the different types of potatoes and how to use them.
Each recipe, NOT always starts at the top of a new page 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 there are NO pictures, NO nutritional information.
What I do like are the variety of options you have when it comes to make a potato, different methods to cook them and season them.
Goo reference book about potatoes.


 


 The Ultimate Kenyan Cookbook: 111 Dishes From Kenya To Cook Right Now by Slavka Bodic
This book starts  with intro about the Kenyan country and types of cuisine they have.
TOC where recipes are listed as meals, about different countries in the area and their specific cuisine.
Recipes start with a title, prep and cook times and some nutritional information per serving: calories, fat, protein and fiber.
Sometimes a summary of the dish is included. Servings are noted.
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 a TON of items, make sure you have them all first.
Directions are given. There are NO pictures. Would definitely try the chocolate cake recipe first as I have all the ingredients.
Other books are listed at the end but links do NOT work.


 

 

This book starts with offer of free ebooks, about the author, Intro about the book, TOC where recipes are listed, not in any specific order, and  Common abbreviations chart.
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 items, be sure to have them all first.
Directions are given and servings, prep and total time.
Some nutritional information: calories, fat, cholesterol, sodium, carbs and protein based on 2k calorie diet.
There are NO pictures.
 Quite the variety and how to cook the sauces.

 
  



The Ultimate Chinese Cookbook: 111 Dishes From China To Cook Right Now by Slavka Bodic
Introductions tarts this book discusses about the culture of Chinese culinary. TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food groups.
Intro chapters discuss why choose this culture,  about China and other facts.
Each recipe starts with a title, prep, cook times and some nutritional information per servings: calories, fat, protein and fiber.
Short summary of the dish. Servings 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 ot have them all first.
Directions are given along with medium size color photo for some of the recipes.
Quite a collection to choose from, every meal of the day and then some. Several pictures.
Other works by the author are listed at the end.


 


 
Superfoods Avocado Recipes: Over 45 Quick & Easy Gluten Free Low Cholesterol Whole Foods Recipes full of Antioxidants & Phytochemicals by Don Orwell
Offer of free gift, TOC where recipes are listed as meals and food categories.
 Introduction discusses the superfood diet, link does not work.
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 and small color photo is included in SOME recipes.
There are NO servings and NO nutritional information.
Superfoods reference books  and all about the ORAC value list.  and other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
 

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