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Summary: Hit or miss
Review: I was so excited to get this book! To me, making sure you have all the ingredients is the most difficult part about cooking, and I hate seeing recipies with half a page of ingredients listed.Unfortunately, my husband was not that enamored with most of the recipies. Things like salmon loaf, easy Mexican dish, peachy chicken, and broccoli bake, I was requested to never make again. On the other hand, the candied chicken and coconut chicken we both liked pretty well. And I think the cookbook was worth it just for "Mike's Babe Ruth Bars." It is my very favorite cookie recipie and I often have people ask me for it. Like others mentioned, the recipies do rely heavily on processed, pre-packaged foods. There are a few things.
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Summary: Hit or miss
Review: I'm sure many families have utilized the recipes in this book; however, it is also a great little cooking book for singles who are often on the run. It's a book to have on hand in your kitchen.
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Summary: Bachelor's must have cook book
Review: I've had this cookbook for 22 years. I met my future wife after impressing her brother and sister inlaw with my cooking abilities. The recipes do rely heavily on processed food stuffs - canned soup, muffin mixes etc -but that's how the ingredient count is kept down. Some of the recipies, such as company chicken and rice, have become family staples. We've been asked for the recipe many, many times. The recipies do allow customization by the cook based on personal preference - it's easy to remove an ingredient you aren't too fond of and replace it with something else. I'm sure none of these recipies will ever grace a plate at Buckingham Palace, but we've had great success with them.
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Summary: Easy and good
Review: This has become a well-used addition to the kitchen. It is great when you come home from work too tired to spend all evening cooking but still want something tasty. The book is easy to read, with large type and clear instructions. There is a banner at the top of the pages telling you what the recipes on that page are for (Salads, Beef, Poultry, etc.), which makes it even easier to navigate. I have cooked a number of these dishes, particularly the ones in the meat and poultry section, and they are consistently good. With more than 500 recipes, there is a wide range from the simple fare like meatloaf and tuna casserole, to company dishes like chicken cordon bleu and baklava (yep, you read that right - baklava with only six ingredients!). If you have a penchant for making your own sauces, marinades and salad dressings, this section of the book is a treat, boasting 18 full pages. I bought another copy as a gift for my aunt, and will definitely order it again for a great housewarming or shower gift. I get appreciative comments from my husband without much effort. Thank you to Ms Johnson and her boys for compiling this little gem.
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Summary: Must-Have for Those Who Don't Want to be in the Kitchen Long
Review: This is a GREAT cookbook for those who are busy/lazy. It's nice not to have to buy all kinds of ingredients, and it's great to have easy recipes. I use this cookbook weekly.
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