Clear, Informative, and Delicious Recipes
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The Belly Fat Diet Cookbook begins with a few basic reasons why stubborn belly fat is dangerous, which provides the motivation needed to adopt healthier eating habits. Chapter one clearly lays out the common dieting myths about belly fat and explains why these myths are unsubstantiated. This crucial chapter also lists the 5 tools that form the basis for targeting belly fat by balancing critical hormone levels related to stress, blood sugar, and sleep. Overly complicated medical definitions can make diet books confusing, but Chatham expertly summarizes these explanations and presents them in a very user-friendly manner.

The cookbook also acts as the perfect shopping guide to make it easy to follow the three diet limitations while stocking up on nutrient rich super-foods. There is even a list of specific delicious foods to pick up and incorporate into the scrumptious recipes. Recipes are categorized, simplifying the process of locating exciting meals. Each individual recipe has clear instructions and helpful tips to ensure culinary success. Enjoy fresh fish, creamy soups, and crispy pizza as a part of your diet. There is even a section of dessert recipes including tangy tropical sorbet to suit your sweet tooth and keep you on track.
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This book has some wonderful tips and a lot of great recipes. Most of the ingrediants can be found at a regular supermarket with only a few requiring a specialty store or an online order. Tonight we had the Roasted Chicken on a bed of Root Vegetables and it was a big hit. Easy to make, affordable and all done for less than $7 to feed a family of 5 with lots of leftovers. I love that this book gives clear and detailed directions so my non cook of a husband can easily create any of the dishes shown without asking me what every little step means. In this book Mr Kellar assumes that the reader needs lots of direction and he gives it. Another great addition is that most of the recipes come with this great preface discribing the dish and the reason why it tastes great. I would recommend this book to anyone regardless of their cooking skill.
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An interesting set of recipes that can be prepared in the morning, afternoon and evening. And also during the whole week to please yourself with different dishes. It is written in clear language and so far I can cook everything.  I absolutely love this book! The recipes are amazing, the ingredients are affordable pricewise and easy to find. The author's enthusiasm for healthy clean food shines through the pages. I'm sure everyone would benefit from buying this book.  This book is perfect for those who are searching for a good and all natural food recipes and you can share these recipes with your family and friends. All instructions and recommendations are very detailed, clear, effective and helpful. This book is very well written by the author and i highly recommend this book to all of you guys.
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I like the range of recipes and the clear directions. I have tried many recipes already and my husband and I love them allThere are many recipes in this book, so you can be sure that you will find something of interest for them.
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This book was perfect for me. The explanations are thorough and helpfully clarified with step by step pictures. The pictures in this book teamed with the precise explanations seem to be what really sets it apart from other cookbooks I've previously used. I have cooked around 30 of the recipes in the book and have no complaints. The food is absolutely delicious. There is a clear French influence that I enjoy. I bought this book as a person who was very inexperienced in the kitchen with the purpose of developing "cooking instincts." I'm very happy with this as my selection and can't wait to keep refining my skills.
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I'm a veteran cook for a fussy family. This cookbook is loaded with recipes that are universally appealing. The fish and cakes/cookies sections are hands-down winners; every recipe I tried tasted good, if not great. This book is not loaded with fancy gourmet pictures, but with 4 new recipes every time you turn a page, you are getting a lot of bang for your buck.  The format is clear and easy-to-follow, ingredients are easily obtainable, and helpful substitutions and hints are scattered throughout the pages.
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As I have recently become a little obsessed with Spanish food, I decided I needed a decent cookbook.  I certainly picked the right one.  First, the recipes in this book range from very high brow main courses to simple, easy, delicious tapas.  I am starting small and working my way up.  Second, the author does an amazing job of explaining Spanish cooking:  product definitions, descriptions of the regions and their cuisines, suggestions on cookware selection, etc.  I have literally sat for hours reading and looking at the pictures.  It was a great purchase and I know I will get a lot of use out of the book.
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Marco Canora and Catherine Young's new cookbook is beautiful to look at, and a pleasure to cook from.  The recipes are clear, direct and understand how people cook at home.  I have just started cooking from it and I am having trouble deciding what to prepare next because everything looks so good.  I have already bought three copies as Christmas gifts. I think it's a must for anyone interested in fresh delicious food.
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I have very much enjoyed using this cookbook!  every single recipe I have tried is very good, and some are far superior to meals I have tasted in fine restaurants. the format is easy to use, the recipes are easy to follow. there are many tips that are extremely helpful. the book also lists calories and fat per meal, which is useful.
I will report that there are a few meals that take more than fifteen minutes to prepare, however the recipes are very fun to make. I wish there were more pictures, although those in there are very accurate to the actual results.
highly recommended.
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Everything I've made from this book has been delicious so far!  It's also very beautifully laid out, great photographs, and easy to read.  He has symbols for each recipe which tell u difficulty level, and which appliances will be needed, so u don't have to read through the whole recipe first to know what your getting into.  Most recipes are really simple and easy as well as delicious!  Great book.
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The instructions are very clear with a high level of detail. I don't make wedding cakes, but this book had great information on how to set up any tiered cake and contains lots of nudges to your creativity. I love the links to new information on her web site. There is far more to this book than most. The recipes are delicious. You have her videos on YouTube to refer to as well as her web site.
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I really enjoyed this recipe book. The instructions were simple and easy to follow. I could tell that the book encourages a healthy lifestyle because of the ingredients it suggests. I can't wait to start adapting some of these recipes. I plan on trying one a day, especially since most of them take under 30 minutes to prepare. A neat book and well-worth the price.
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Amazingly wonderful and thorough book!  I've learned so much from following Tanya's blog over the last 5 years, and it was an honor to purchase her book.  Her recipes are amazingly accessible, easy and super delicious--she makes it so simple to incorporate plant-based recipes into your diet.  One of the biggest challenges to the raw food lifestyle for me has been the crazy expensive ingredients and overly complicated recipes.  But Tanya's recipes are the opposite--I was so thrilled to see how easy everything was to create, and how easy it was to gather the ingredients with not too much expense.  But more than that, how amazingly tasty, satisfying and delicious the results were.  I made 5 recipes from The Uncook Book yesterday with ease, and now feel more ready than ever for healthy eating this week.  Personal favorites are the Sunburgers, Raw Choc Chip Cookies, Mock Tuna Salad (so good!) and the Onion Bread.  Simply amazing.
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I had the honor to be a recipe tester for this book, so I got a sneak preview of some of the recipes ... and I liked what I tasted!

For my part, I tested and fell in love with the Pineapple Fried Rice (a brilliant blend of flavors), Kevin's Carrots (maple glazed, yum!), and the Dilled Pan-Roasted Carrots (can you tell I like carrots?).  Time wise, I still haven't managed to make my way through the many recipes I want to make, such as the Wholesome Snack Muffins, Spaghetti and Meatball Soup, Hoisin Chicken, Everyday Barbecue Sauce, Molasses Chewies, and the Incredible Apricot Coffee Cake (with a name like that, how can I pass it up?). But, considering how easy her recipes are to throw together, I will likely find myself reaching for this cookbook to whip up one of the many dinner recipes when we are down to the basics in our cupboard and fridge.

Linda keeps it simple with recipes that use everyday pantry items and have relatively few ingredients.  In fact, it is easy to picture her kitchen: your basic selection of easy to find dried herbs and spices; necessities such as white and wheat flour, brown and white sugars, cooking oil, dairy-free margarine, vinegar, rice, broth, canned fruits and vegetables, inexpensive dried fruits, and a small assortment of pasta shapes; and some "shortcut" condiments that you can find in nearly every grocery store, such as bottled garlic and ginger, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili sauce, Dijon mustard, and perhaps a jar of sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil. Add some fresh fruits and vegetables to your cart, along with some chicken and beef, and you can make most of the recipes in this book while keeping well within (even below) budget!

As for the vitals, the cookbook is a handy size (roughly 8.5" x 5.5"), contains 115 recipes, and covers the basic range of soups, salads, meals, vegetables, breakfast items, snacks, and desserts.  Linda moves away from the norm, taking a practical approach to chapters.  Rather than "entrees" the chapters are broken down to type, like Beef, Chicken, and Pasta, and rather than "desserts" you will find chapters for Cookies and Cakes. Those few that don't possess a sizable enough category, fit snuggly into the Miscellaneous chapter.  The layout is extremely neat and tidy, with just one recipe per page (many with room for notes).
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I have a number of cookbooks by the American Heart Association, and I enjoy reading them and using them for their healthful and delicious recipes and their valuable, common-sense approach to an optimal lifestyle. The latest addition to my collection, "Grill It, Braise It, Broil It, and 9 Other Easy Techniques for Making Healthy Meals" is very timely and relevant to changes I've been making in the way I choose food and the way I prepare meals. I save my spice jars and make my own unique seasonings with pinches and dashes of herbs and spices that are a blend of frequently used flavors and those that seem to just sit on the spice shelf. I also have started to try different cooking techniques that reduce fat and cooking time and make the most of the properties of the foods and the cooking methods and even the pots and pans themselves. This cookbook from the American Heart Association begins with an excellent, concise, but thorough, primer on heart-healthy cooking techniques, smart shopping, and other suggestions for better living, and then follows through with yummy recipes for each of the twelve cooking methods. Here's a recipe sampler from each of the chapters: Slow Cooking--"Rosemary Steak Smothered in Onions"; Microwaving--"Sugar Snap Peas with Sweet-and-Sour Sauce"; Blending--"Butternut Squash and Apple Soup"; Grilling--"Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable Kabobs"; Stir-Frying--"Summertime Stir-Fry"; Braising--"Shrimp and Grits with Greens"; Stewing--"Steakhouse Stew"; Steaming--"Thai Sweet Rice with Mango"; Poaching--"Lemon Chicken with Dill Sauce"; Broiling--"Sirloin Steak with Creamy Horseradish Sauce"; Roasting--"Herb-Roasted Chicken"; and Baking--"Cheddar Cheese Pub Bread". There are not enough food photos--but those included are colorful and tempting. Each cooking method has its own chapter which explains the usage and benefits of the technique. Every one of the 175 recipes has a nutritional breakdown, and quite a few of the pages offer helpful hints. Also included are a "heart-healthy pantry guide" and the basics on cooking equipment and tools and the facts about kitchen and food safety. I am sure you will find "Grill It, Braise It, Broil It" helpful and inspiring in your own search for "what to cook" and how to cook it in fresh and fabulous new ways.

Review Copy Gratis Clarkson Potter Publishers via Blogging for Books
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An interesting set of recipes that can be prepared in the morning, afternoon and evening. And also during the whole week to please yourself with different dishes. And I enjoyed the recipes not less than the cover. I wish there were pics coming too, but the meals look pretty healthy and really simple so I am satisfied with this book. I absolutely love this book! This book will help you to prepare delicious meal by a little effort. Many recipes have been included here to cook through instant pot. The recipes are amazing, the ingredients are affordable pricewise and easy to find. The language is simple to read and the suggestions are easy to follow. All instructions and recommendations are very detailed, clear, effective and helpful. The author's enthusiasm for healthy clean food shines through the pages. I'm sure everyone would benefit from buying this book.
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4.5 Stars
I am so happy to share my enjoyment of Happy Cooking, by Giada De Laurentiis!!  I began this book, as I do all cookbooks, by planning to skim through it in hopes of finding a recipe or two to try.  Instead, I found myself marking page after page - so many recipes I want to try, from breakfast treats to weeknight main dishes.  The author also includes many practical and helpful tips about prepping foods, planing, entertaining, substitutions, and more.  I was hoping to give this copy to a foodie friend, but instead I will be purchasing another copy for them!

I received a copy of this book from Blogging for Books in exchange for an honest review.