Save money, timed and enjoy GREAT FOOD!
596171
This is our second one......the first one died.  We use it all the time (take advantage of Coctco's prices and large quantities) for the two of us. Keeps food GREAT!  We can cook large quantities and freeze the rest for later.  Really easy to heat up and tastes like it was just cooked.
3615468
Best purchase ever ~ if you have a busy life and like to cook, this is the best for you! It saves time and the cooker itself it's simple and easy to use. Manual included multiple languages is definitely a plus! The only thing is: wish it has better manual instructions detailing describe the program's temperature.
4390683
great idea; always ready and don't have to be refrigerated until after opened; stir fry, tacos, whatever;
1288137
I love Amazon's sample boxes, and for those of us who are frugal, this is a really great deal! I got to try some new stuff I wouldn't have otherwise picked up and got introduced to the best cookies EVER! For Prime members, there's really nothing to lose in getting these boxes - just another amazing perk associated with Prime Membership.

If you're reading this and you're not a Prime member, do yourself a favor and sign up! Trust me, there are so many little hidden benefits to membership that it is well worth the fee you pay!
4959408
I have a subscription. Saves money on my favorite crispbread. A double pleasure. :)
900952
I love my FoodSaver! It takes some getting use to finding the right angle to get it automatically started. I use it for just about everything. I bought the jar adapter, the attachment hose works great for that. It has already paid for itself in less than a year of saving food. I packaged 40lbs of ground beef 8 months ago and it looks and tastes like the day I bought it. I figured out from trial and error that if food like raw chicken that has a little moisture, it doesn't seal, even with the wet setting on. I just take a paper towel and fold it across the top above the meat prior to sealing. As it seals, it absorbs all the moisture. Defrosting doesn't effect the meat in anyway, just pull out before defrosting.  I'm glad I got this model that can be used with different adapters.
716517
I love, love, love this author's blog and this book did not disappoint! It has even more money saving tips and the recipes are simple without being dull! She really does hold to the standard of keeping health in mind too, which is hard to find with budget meals in most other books/on the Web.

Let me also state that I come from a long line of women who *hate* to cook, so anything overly fussy makes me pick up the phone to order out, which is a budget killer!

Last and perhaps most important, her recipes work well for feeding two people in most cases, with tips on freezing the remaining food and/or excess ingredients. I also have a hard time finding recipes that aren't intended for big families, so this book is a godsend in that respect too.

Buy it for yourself and prepare to put a few copies in your cart for family, friends and especially young people just getting started in college or the real world!
1337597
great savings compared to whats available locally
3731034
This cook book is a great way to save money and extra calories. It gives options of foods similar to restaurant favorites, but with calories 350 or less and nearly half the price. If you've got a pang for fast food, but don't want to pay the price both ways, this book is for you.
220772
Awesome way to save time and still have fresh garlic!! I love it and would definitely recommend it to a friend.
1890854
With Trader Joe's new to my area, this book grabbed my attention. I love this cookbook's concept. All of the items can be found in one place (Trader Joe's) and the average cost per serving averages only three bucks! The prices are even listed next to each item in the recipes. My husband does the cooking in our house, but he loved the recipes. We both thought they are pretty easy. He made the Easy Oven Ribs tonight and they were wonderful. Even if there isn't a Trader Joe's in your area, it is easy enough to find the ingredients for these great recipes. I personally love the convenience of finding everything I need in one place! This cookbook is well worth the purchase.
2235218
OK, so you're on the way home from work, too tired to imagine cooking even something pretty simple for yourself -- and then it hits you:  You've got this restaurant-quality premium fresh tomato & basil sauce in your pantry that cooks WITHOUT A PAN in 90 seconds.  NINETY SECONDS!!!

Suddenly you perk up.  That's doable -- and you can almost smell the tantalizing basil and fresh tomato now.

My friend, you're on your way to having better meals in a shorter time, with easier clean-up, all without spending a fortune (or the calories) on fast food or take-out.

Just have your favorite easy-cook pasta at hand, or pour this over a chicken breast and an equally fast microwaveable pouch of Uncle Ben's flavored rice, and two of you can sit down to a fabulous, healthy meal just minutes after you come through the door.

I'm also going to take a tip from a previous reviewer -- will cook some&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Davinci-Multicolor-Tortellini-7-Ounce-Boxes-Pack-of-12/dp/B000FD9314/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Davinci Multicolor Tortellini, 7-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 12)</a>, throw some of this sauce over it, chill, and take to the next potluck picnic.  Who says you have to slave in the kitchen to have wonderful, fun meals the way they did generations ago??  :)
1750567
Oh my this is such a good investment. Saves time and is the best appliance I have purchased in ages. Would recommend this to anyone who wants good food and save time.
973020
Lately I've been doing a lot of reading and research into ways I can make my grocery budget stretch even further, which is fairly common for many these days. So, I went into this book looking for some tips and tricks to help me save money, with maybe a few nice, predictable budget-friendly recipes.
This book was such a surprise! Not only did it provide good, sound savings advice, but the recipes were anything but the usual soups and crockpot fare. There are many ethnic recipes (some of the author's children are adopted from Ethiopia and Korea), which are easy and offer a nice change of pace. My husband and I spent some time in Korea, and were eager to try those recipes. We recently prepared the Korean BBQ Beef (Kalbi) and Cucumber Kimchi for supper, and the flavors are definitely authentic.
As for the other recipes, we're also big fans of the apple "donuts" which make a great weekend breakfast/brunch item.
This book offers more than shopping tips, and more than predictable recipes. It will find a place in your kitchen as your new go-to cookbook.
2026190
I am not big on following recipes, mainly because I don't have the time to purchase ingredients that I am not familiar with. BUT this cookbook - uses basic ingredients found in a refrigerator (carrots, celery, olives, garlic etc). You don't have to go out of your way to make any of these delicious dishes. The incredible benefits I have gotten out of this book is to have my freezer resemble a high-end restaurant. The variety of meals is great. My family enjoys selecting one of the many tasty meals the night before (to defrost)! I truly recommend this book for all busy moms and for people who enjoy tasty simple food.
280301
This is the best purchase I have made in a long time.  If you're looking to eat real food (or even boxed TV dinners) for lunch (or anytime meal), this is the lunch box for you!  I plug my bag in 3 1/2 hours before lunch time (that's my own personal time frame) and it is fully cooked and warming when it's time to eat. I don't have to wait in line at the microwave or be bothered in the lounge. I save lots of time by not having to do any of that; I just open and eat!  I have used the warming bag for one week now and I have saved nearly 20 minutes every day by not having to walk to the lounge, wait in line, and microwave my food. Pure convenience and the food tastes so good!
2300038
This machine is amazing.  Safe and easy to use.  It is also so fast to make a delicious meal. I got it on Cyber Monday for a great deal and it has already saved me a bundle on meal costs.