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Summary: LOVE THE WAY THESE FOLKS COOK
Review: These cookbook writers have it together. They feel the same way about cooking, eating, and enjoying life as my spouse and I do. We have been cooking with "planned overs" in mind for years. This book reaffirms what we have been doing for years and adds a new dimension. This last week we patterened our menus after their chicken week and it worked like a charm. This is a book which will stay in the kitchen and become batter spattered. It won't become lost in the closet. If you haven't checked out their other cook books you should.
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Summary: LOVE THE WAY THESE FOLKS COOK
Review: These cookbook writers have it together. They feel the same way about cooking, eating, and enjoying life as my spouse and I do. We have been cooking with "planned overs" in mind for years. This book reaffirms what we have been doing for years and adds a new dimension. This last week we patterened our menus after their chicken week and it worked like a charm. This is a book which will stay in the kitchen and become batter spattered. It won't become lost in the closet. If you haven't checked out their other cook books you should.
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Summary: Top-notch cooking
Review: This book is everything it promised--and more! The recipes are sophisticated without being difficut. And delicious!
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Summary: Easy, Delicious and Nutritious
Review: This is a great cookbook for busy people who like to eat delicious, healthy, creative meals. The recipes are easy to follow, with short ingredient lists. The preparation is simple but elegant. And the main idea behind this book, that you can "cook big" on the weekend and still not be doomed to eat exactly the same thing as leftovers for the rest of the week, is a lifesaver for me. The pictures are beautiful and the layout is easy to read. My only concern is that the binding will not hold up to years of use in the kitchen. I checked this book out of the library and liked it so much that I am now buying a copy.
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Summary: Great concept and easily scaled down if you're single
Review: This is an excellent alternative to just eating the same old leftovers the next day. The genius of this cookbook is that by planning for leftovers, you end up spending less and wasting less food & money. They're easily scaled down to 2-serving versions (all the recipes make 4 servings) if you're single or a couple. I also like that the leftover variations are very different than the original meal or each other, so you don't get bored with what you're having. I disagree about the recipes being too fancy. A few of them are true special-occasion meals, but by and large, the ingredients are easy to find and the recipes are quick to prepare. In fact, my only complaint would have been that some of the recipes could have been spiced up a little: they're yummy but sometimes a little plain.
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Summary: A real Treat
Review: With two active teenagers, and a demanding full-time job, I find it a challenge to get healthy, well-balanced meals on the table sometimes. Many of the common cook-for-the-month plans rely heavily on casseroles and starchy dishes. This book is different. Simple, elegant preparation for the weekend meal. The "leftovers" reappear later in the week in a number of guises - ethnic and spicy, simple and kid-friendly, the whole spectrum. A really nice variety. And the main courses are those we often prepare - roast chicken, grilled fish, flank steak. The creative part is in the use of leftover meats and side dishes. My only concern is that it's a paperback - I may wear it out! A spiral bound version would be so much nicer.
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Summary: A real Treat
Review: With two active teenagers, and a demanding full-time job, I find it a challenge to get healthy, well-balanced meals on the table sometimes. Many of the common cook-for-the-month plans rely heavily on casseroles and starchy dishes. This book is different. Simple, elegant preparation for the weekend meal. The "leftovers" reappear later in the week in a number of guises - ethnic and spicy, simple and kid-friendly, the whole spectrum. A really nice variety. And the main courses are those we often prepare - roast chicken, grilled fish, flank steak. The creative part is in the use of leftover meats and side dishes. My only concern is that it's a paperback - I may wear it out! A spiral bound version would be so much nicer.
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Summary: Eating Gourmet Style - Without Gourmet Effort!
Review: WOW - we have been so excited by this book. I was desperate for something that would help me plan meals for the week without doing casseroles or having to cook everything at once and stick it in the freezer. This system allows you to eat FRESH meals without recreating the base ingredients every time. Having the meat and vegetables already prepared for the week takes tons of time away from meal prep. Slicing and dicing is the primary time-consuming element. The book makes a statement we've found absolutely true: We can enjoy meals that taste like we've gone to a restaurant, and we've spent far less time and money. I also appreciate the lack of processed-food ingredients in the meals. The butter and fat content is a bit high, but I substitute olive oil nearly 100% of the time for better heart health. We haven't found anything that we don't want to try again! LOVE the colorful photos. They inspire me to create something new. I'm also learning to create my own new recipes that use leftover meats, vegetables and breads into later meals. It's been a great cooking school!
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Summary: Eating Gourmet Style - Without Gourmet Effort!
Review: WOW - we have been so excited by this book. I was desperate for something that would help me plan meals for the week without doing casseroles or having to cook everything at once and stick it in the freezer. This system allows you to eat FRESH meals without recreating the base ingredients every time. Having the meat and vegetables already prepared for the week takes tons of time away from meal prep. Slicing and dicing is the primary time-consuming element. The book makes a statement we've found absolutely true: We can enjoy meals that taste like we've gone to a restaurant, and we've spent far less time and money. I also appreciate the lack of processed-food ingredients in the meals. The butter and fat content is a bit high, but I substitute olive oil nearly 100% of the time for better heart health. We haven't found anything that we don't want to try again! LOVE the colorful photos. They inspire me to create something new. I'm also learning to create my own new recipes that use leftover meats, vegetables and breads into later meals. It's been a great cooking school!
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