A few cookbook reviews

You may remember several months back when I mentioned I had joined NetGalley.   Since then I have been able to review several cookbooks -- some okay and others just great.  I'm not a gourmet chef and evidently prefer the simple life.  Though some of the recipes looked really good, the preparation and needed time were just too much for me.  But I'm sure others will love these books.  Sorry, the pictures did not load.

		Cucina Povera By: Pamela Sheldon Johns Publisher Name: Andrews McMeel Publishing Imprint

Beautiful stories of the people, history, background of Tuscany and Tuscan foods and cooking.  I'm not sure I would make any of these recipes -- guess I'm too accustomed to American food, but I loved looking at the book.

Fine Cooking Appetizers By: Editors of Fine Cooking Magazine Publisher Name: The Taunton Press

This is a great collection of appetizers if you are looking for something different.  The pictures are beautiful and the directions plentiful.  If you want recipes for nut appetizers, this book offers several -- really caught my eye for some reason.   The recipes range from simple to a little more involved, many with normal pantry ingredients and other calling for items I would need to purchase just for one recipe.  The last chapter, Sips and Sweets, was my favorite. 

Perfect One-Dish Dinners By: Pam Anderson Publisher Name: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Imprint

The recipes in Perfect One-Dish Dinners look great in the pictures and the recipes appear to be enticing and easy to make.  The ingredients are common pantry items which is great so special grocery lists and trips aren't required.  This cookbook will go on list of books to purchase.

  

Quick-Fix Southern By: Rebecca Lang Publisher Name: Andrews McMeel Publishing Imprint

Quite an interesting collection of recipes.  It brings to mind my 3-ring binder, loose newspaper clippings and 3x5 cards of my favorite and my family's favorite recipes.    The variety is great - not only in selection but also in the number of recipes for over four people.  I like the book and will add it to my list of books to purchase.

Heartland By: Judith Fertig Publisher Name: Andrews McMeel Publishing Imprint

An interesting collection of recipes.  Being raised in Wisconsin, I was expecting to recognize more of the recipes, but only a few rang a bell.  That's not to say the collection is not good.  I think I was expecting more common recipes and meals and not so obscure.

Wanda E. Brunstetter's Amish Friends Cookbook:  Desserts

Publisher:		Barbour Publishing, Inc.
Pub Date:		07/01/2011

  

I am looking forward to July.  By far, Wanda E. Brunstetter’s Amish Friends Cookbooks:  Desserts, is a favorite.  Many of the recipes I recognize (must be my German heritage) and others I have tasted over the years.  There are over 125 authentic Amish desserts (cakes, candies, cookies, pies, and cobblers).   One reason I really like this book is that many of my favorites are in one book – I won’t have to sort through ten cookbooks.  But the main reason I plan to purchase this book is the recipes just look fantastic and tasty!  I am not familiar with the author, but I do plan to check out her other books.