I'm amazed at the variety of recipes offered here
931929
Everything is possible with KETO!! Minus twenty pounds and counting. I'm amazed at the variety of recipes offered here.
1666141
I haven't tried all the recipes but I am going to get to all of them. The selections are creative and yummy!
4566061
Whoa, I am really overwhelmed by the number of recipes here! The author does a good job of explaining the foods that are suited for slow cooking and provides nice pictures of the recipes within. I have tried the lamb shank and the bacon wrapped beef tenderloin and they are simply amazing! Give it a shot and you'll probably be pleased with the results of the cooking!
3244759
Soul: A Culinary Evolution in 150 Recipes is packed with flavor from cover to cover!  There are indeed 150 recipes in this collection, but you can get more than that if you read carefully. Many of the recipes include brines, sauces, and seasonings that easily work on other foods. This cookbook is meat-centric, so beware vegetarians, but experiences veg cooks can convert many of the recipes to delicious plant-based meals as well. I love that certain foods, such as collards, get their own category as if they were a food group.

There are several suggested menus throughout the book to make meal planning easier, especially if you are cooking for a crowd. The recipes are easy to follow and most use common ingredients, though some may be impossible for many people. I'll never find a fresh sea urchin in Tennessee. The ingredient lists are long and frequently call for multiple steps. If you are the type who loves 5 ingredient recipes that you can toss together quickly then you won't like this cookbook. But if you love complex flavors and impressive results, you'll appreciate the layers of flavors in each recipe.

I admit that I struggle to like certain greens such as collards and kale. I've made the Ginger and Collard Green Fried Rice, page 40, twice already. I was very surprised by the earthy green flavor the collards gave to what might have been an ordinary fried rice dish. I've also never added ginger to fried rice before and I loved the brightness it added to the recipe.

SOUL is a fascinating cookbook that intrigues me and makes my mouth water. This book may be for more adventurous cooks, but the recipes are truly easy enough for cooks with less experience. The instructions are very clear and easy to follow. I would easily recommend this cookbook to my own friends, even the ones who never touch meat.
4474039
I've been so impressed with this cookbook.  I've participated in programs that Madeline has run before, so I knew it would be full of the delicious (healthy!) unique recipes that are her trademark.  But I was surprised and so glad for the variety of styles and flavors that she has.  The salad section alone, which is usually the most boring section of a cookbook (in my opinion), made my mouth water the whole way through.  It took me all the way till the desserts to realize that all of her recipes are gluten free, and 80% or more are dairy free. Honestly with the recipes in this book, I think you could feed people for weeks before they even noticing the bread and cheese are missing ;-). Delicious food that makes your body FEEL good.  Yes please!
1250067
As Junior League cookbooks go, I'm really impressed by this one.  It's hardback and spiral bound, in the tradition of "Betty Crocker" cookbooks.  And there are an absolute ton of recipes in this 309 page book...  At least 400, which in any cookbook, is absolutely impressive.

The variety of recipes is also pretty staggering, from the basics like Hot Chocolate and Lemon Lime Chicken and Vegetable Sautee and Tomato Soup to some more exotic and sophisticated recipes like Apple Rosemary Tea Bread, Appledore Scalloped Apples, Seafood Crepes, Venison Burgers, and Veal with Lobster Cream Sauce.

This cookbook is a compilation of recipes submitted by a variety of home cooks, and as such, it suffers from the same things that many cookbooks in the same style do.  Some of the recipes are not as clear as they could be, some of the recipes need to be tweaked a bit to correct under seasoned (or over seasoned) food, and a few others are just no good at all.  Some of the foods, especially in the breads section, can be really hit-or-miss.  However, the absolute flawlessness of the Desserts and Beverages section more than makes up for a few disasters in the bread section.

The good outweighs the bad, and this is certainly a cookbook that has some very good, very unique, home-style recipes.  For those of us who've been to Maine, this book is an extra treat as many of these recipes are decent clones of ones found at famous and/or popular eateries.  And if you enjoy seafood, there are a ton of seafood recipes that you know come from real "Mainers" who know how to best serve their seafood.  :D

I'd have to say, I suggest this book to people who have been to Maine, seafood lovers, and all but the beginner of beginner cooks (only because like I said, a number of recipes need tweaking and one just starting to cook might not know how to tweak recipes or spot possible problems).  There are some real hits in this book, and there are some real misses, but the hits far outweigh the misses in quantity and quality.  I wish I could give it 3.5 stars, but 4 is good too.  :)

One tip:

Research before prices buying this book.  I saw it in Maine all over the place, so many might be tempted to buy it there.  However, the prices vary a bit.  I saw it for $15 in Portland, $15 in Bangor, $20 in Bar Harbor, $21 in Acadia Nat Park, and $30 in a gas station off the Interstate.  I've also seen it for as little as $5 to as high as $40 online.  I'd say price has a lot to do with the satisfaction of the book.  I'd be delighted with it for $5 - $10, but for $40 I'd feel ripped off.
903113
I really liked this eclectic mix of recipes that included some terms I recall from my childhood. I really appreciate obscure cookbooks that include items I have never tried and would like to prepare myself. Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding for example. My mom used to make Butterscotch pie from scratch when I was a child. Another great recipe. This is an amazing addition to my collection. You should try it.
4073697
Im in shock at how amazing these recipes read and look. I like to tab out pages of what Im going to cook (interested in) and I think I have tabbed the entire book. Same with her other cook book.
171876
I have found a number of recipes that I want to try. The ones I have tried are really good.
3188710
A wonderful bunch of recipes here, from people who live in the best place on Earth.
1276534
I LOVE this cookbook. First, I'm a big fan of Rachel and TheChicSite.com, so I knew the recipes would be great. But, when I got it and started making them, I was surprised at the variety, great categories and the tips she throws in there to make everything turn out great. Plus, my family has loved every recipe I've made them.
I gave it as a gift to 4 of my friends and they love it too!
4361656
This book is amazing. So many different types of recipes with options for variations so you aren't ever limited, especially if you are a beginner cook and aren't as creative with food. I love that she also includes ideas for what to do with leftovers. I've made a few of the recipes so far and have not been disappointed!
3627920
There are lots of recipes in here that are simple and easy to make. There are soups, full meals, snacks, breakfast smoothies, drinks and deserts.
This has not only given me plenty of new recipes to try but also given me some ideas of my own.
1065519
I am very pleased and somewhat surprised at the large number of recipes in this cookbook.  I love to bake, but can no longer stand for long periods of time.  The majority of these recipes require little standing time.  I can't wait to get back to baking again!!!
937114
I bought this book, as well as a few other cookbooks, over a year ago when I first moved from a dorm to an apartment.  It has since become my go-to cookbook.  One of the things that attracted me to it at first, besides looking delicious, was that for each recipe there is a series of photos showing the recipe being cooked.  As a novice cook, it was nice to be able to compare the dish that I was preparing to the pictures of what the dish was supposed to look like at that stage.

As for the recipes, well, they're awesome.  The recipes for roast chicken, beef stew, chicken fajitas, and cauliflower cheddar soup are my favorites, but there are lots of other good ones too.  Another thing that I love about this book is its variety.  There isn't a massive amount of recipes like I have seen in some cookbooks, but this book manages to cover a lot of ground with the recipes it has.  There are chapters on stir-fry, curries, soups, salads, 30-minute-or-less recipes, ground beef, roasts, pasta, veggies, fish & seafood, meats and desserts.  While I know this hardly encompasses all of the cuisines on the planet, I have found it to be a pretty good variety, and they are suitable for cooks of all skill levels.  I still have a ways to go before I have made all of the recipes in this book, but I look forward to getting there.  I haven't found a bad one (or even a so-so one) yet!
2478128
Have tried many of the recipes and I totally enjoyed this book.
2429020
Love the recipes..like the variety...very unusual but tasty