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Summary: A delightful cookbook that keeps it real!
Review: Already having serveral books with very appetizing pictures, but complex recipes that required more time/effort than I wanted to spend, not to mention a shopping trip, I bought this book at a used book sale for about a dollar, thinking "what the heck". I soon found it to be one of the best dollars I've ever spent, and it's well worth the $10 or so charged here because this is one cookbook that you will actually USE.I was delighted to find it a cookbook geared toward real 'home cooking'. As the title suggests, it does not contain gourmet or particularly fancy recipes, but very down-to-earth, practical, familiar favorites and comfort foods you'd find at Mom's house. I like it because it features the variations on common dishes that occur from family to family, as well as regional adaptations (the author's military family moved around the country quite a bit), that make tasty departures from the same ol'-same ol', as well as dishes you're familiar with but maybe never made at home. Recipes also include the kind of time saving shortcuts our moms used, and almost every ingredient will already be in your kitchen. Cookbooks can be intimidating, but this one is like an old friend. A great resource for making quick, delicious everyday and company-worthy meals, it includes main dishes, sides, deserts, appetizers, drinks and even serving suggestions. This book is perfect for the beginning cook and anyone wanting to add variety the way they prepare the staples. Use other books for elegant entertaining, but for everyday meals for family and friends this is a winner.
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Summary: What a book
Review: I have had the honor of tasting all the recipes in the book,cooked by both Vale and Carolyn and love all of them. My son is now starting to enjoy them as well.
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Summary: This is a wonderful way to share great recipes with others.
Review: We are excited about your recipe book, which is a wonderful tribute to your mother. We have known your parents for many years and can proudly say "your parents are wonderful people and gracious hosts".
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Summary: This is a wonderful way to share great recipes with others.
Review: We are excited about your recipe book, which is a wonderful tribute to your mother. We have known your parents for many years and can proudly say "your parents are wonderful people and gracious hosts".
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