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Posts Tagged ‘recipes’
Monday, June 29th, 2009
Pros: Simple, delicious, hilarious
Cons: …
Rating: 5 out of 5
Review book (published 2009) courtesy of Chronicle Books.
Ahh, guacamole. Is there another food that is as decadent and yet healthful at the same time? Avocados have a rich taste and creamy texture. Sure they’re fatty, but they’re exploding with healthful nutrients. Nowadays you won’t just find avocados in food—you’ll find them in shampoos and skin treatments. They’re buttery and flavorful, and when you mash them with a little lime juice and salt, and serve with tortilla chips, they’re divine. But maybe you’ve already discovered that there’s more to guacamole than that. Some chefs add chopped tomato. Others add diced chilies. Perhaps you’ve experienced one of the more “out there” guacs with fresh herbs, mashed fruit, or a variety of veggies in it. While there are purists who run in horror from such concoctions, Nathan Myers encourages you to explore your options in Guac Off!
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Tags: avocados, cookbook, guacamole, Nathan Myers, recipes
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Monday, April 27th, 2009
Pros: Delicious, easy recipes! Full of character, humor, & history
Cons: Strong personality that won’t appeal to everyone!
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Tags: cookbook, Humor, memoir, offensive, recipes
Posted in Chef & Restaurant | Permalink | 4 Comments »
Thursday, March 5th, 2009
Pros: Handy easel design; simple recipes; delicious results
Cons: Although the book seems perfect for inexperienced cooks, it leaves some details out
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Tags: Cookbooks, desserts, Moosewood, recipes, restaurants, vegetarian
Posted in Desserts and Sweets | Permalink | 1 Comment »
Saturday, October 18th, 2008
Pros: Delicious!
Cons: A few photos might be nice
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Tags: barbecue, Cookbooks, cooking, picnics, recipes
Posted in Special Occasion | Permalink | 1 Comment »
Monday, September 8th, 2008
Pros: Incredibly delicious & healthy recipes; wonderful tips regarding flavor; fantastic empathy for cancer patients
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Tags: cancer, Cookbooks, cooking, Healthy, Rebecca Katz, recipes
Posted in Healthy | Permalink | 8 Comments »
Monday, May 19th, 2008
Pros: Delicious & so much healthier!
Cons: Occasional mild structural problems
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Tags: agave nectar, Ania Catalano, Cookbooks, cooking, diabetes, health, organic, recipes, whole foods
Posted in Baking, Desserts and Sweets, Healthy | Permalink | 8 Comments »
Monday, April 28th, 2008
Pros: Gorgeous photos; tempting recipes; wonderful flavors; sugar levels that could kill you!
Cons: Some flavors aren’t as expected; O the excess pounds!
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Tags: Chronicle Books, Cookbooks, cooking, dessert, Jill O'Connor, recipes, sweets
Posted in Desserts and Sweets | Permalink | 13 Comments »
Monday, April 21st, 2008
Pros: A good basic primer
Cons: Make sure you read the info before using the recipes; missing details; no photos
Rating: 4 out of 5
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Tags: Cookbooks, cooking, Erik Sherman, idiot's guides, panini, pizza, recipes
Posted in Food Type-Focused, How-To | Permalink | 9 Comments »
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
Pros: Extremely comprehensive tips and hints; wonderful recipes
Cons: None that I can think of!
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Tags: Cookbooks, cooking, Frankie Avalon Wolfe, Healthy, idiot's guides, recipes, vegan, vegetarian
Posted in Healthy, How-To | Permalink | 6 Comments »
Monday, March 17th, 2008
Pros: Great balance between technique & recipes; wonderful recipes; gorgeous photos
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5
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Tags: Betty Rosbottom, Beverages, Chronicle Books, coffee, Cookbooks, cooking, desserts, recipes, sweets
Posted in Beverages, Desserts and Sweets, Ingredient-Focused | Permalink | 5 Comments »
