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Summary: As a Mom on the run, this book fits my lifestyle.
Review: I don't know if that's an insult or a compliment, but right now I really like this book. Admittedly, so far I've only made the New England clam chowder and the Rancho soup (I'm doing the vegetable beef stew tomorrow), but I can throw this book in the car, gather simple ingredients, pick up the pre-schooler, chop veggies, pick up the grade schooler and have dinner served before we have to leave for soccer. I like the layout, having only one recipe per page. I don't miss the pictures. I feel like I have some control over the salt and fat content, particularly if I cross reference other cookbooks. And my family eats what I prepare!
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Summary: A big fan of soups...
Review: I just recently purchased this book and have tried 3 recipes so far. They have all been very tasty and easy to prepare, and I especially appreciate that they haven't called for any exotic or expensive igredients but in no way compromise on taste! I highly recommend this book.
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Summary: My favorite cookbook for the past year!
Review: I love soup, but I don't like to spend all day making it. Maryana has "boiled down" every recipe to the simplest yet tastiest way to make it. Try the Sunriver Soup for company...it is delicious. I have had this book for over a year, and have made over 20 of the recipes...they have all been fantastic. Both of the Gumbo recipes are super, the seafood one is divine. The Gazpacho is perfect, and I love the Mexican Chicken and Corn soup too. I like how she doesn't require a million and one ingredients but just selects the perfect combination of spices for each soup.
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Summary: NOT MUCH BETTER THAN A GOOD BOWL OF SOUP
Review: I'll admit..I'm mainly a soup person only in the fall and winter months when it's cooler and you don't mind a nice pot of soup simmering on the stove for several hours. Soup and winter just goes together even though this book contains many lighter receipes that can be enjoyed all year round.
This is a follow-up to the Big Book of Casseroles and contains receipes for over 250 soups, stews, and chowders. Some very elegant soups perfect for a formal dinner party to go along with stick to your ribs soups for tailgating before a big game. There's old classic favorites such as Chicken Noodle, Motzah Ball and Clam Chowder to go along with more exotic soups such as the Thai Ginger Chicken Soup and Spicy Cuban Pork Stew. One of my favorites is the Chicken with Buttermilk Thyme dumplings which is just fantastic in the dead of winter like it is now. There are several potato soup recipes which I absolutely love including the baked potato soup.
The recipes are fairly simple to make and most of the ingredients are availabe from the grocery store but a few will require a visit to a gourmet food store if you really want to do it right. This book is a soup-eaters dream!
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Summary: Delicious, varied, easy-to-prepare soups and stews
Review: I've made at least ten of the recipes so far, from lamb stew with spinach and orzo to spicy black bean to lentil with brown rice, and every one has been tasty and straightforward to make, including the vegetarian ones. I cook once or twice a week and eat each dish for several days, so this kind of consistency is important! Note that these are generally not quick recipes in the sense of being able to whip them up on the spot - most I've tried involve throwing things in the pot to simmer at least an hour or two before I intend to eat, and many suggest soaking beans overnight, etc. But the time spent actively preparing the food is usually not that much, and the results have always been well worth it. Enjoy!
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Summary: Winter favorite!
Review: It got cold and we kissed salads good bye. This is a wonderful cook book. The kids enjoy building a delicious hot meal.
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