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Summary: Very handy book for busy Moms.
Review: I haven't owned this one long but have already made several dishes. I especially like the Crispy Oven Drumsticks and the Taco Balls. The recipes are easy and kid-friendly without being loaded with fat, etc. I am very happy with this purchase.
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Summary: This is the cookbook I use when I don't feel like cooking!
Review: I must admit I'm a cook book junkie--always at the library and book stores looking for healthy, "kid-friendly" recipes. I purchased this book on a whim five years ago, and would rate it my all time favorite "family" cookbook. Recipes are in chapters: Soups, Chicken & Fish, Ground Beef (Turkey), Vegetables, Grains, Tortillas, Potatos, Pita Pockets, Stir-fry, Salads, Breads, Finishing touches, Snacks & Lunch treats for kids, and finally Beverages. At the end of all recipes are suggestions to "balance your meal." Many of these suggestions are other recipes in the cook book. There are also several microwave recipes throught the book. The tortilla recipes (Bean Burrito--micro & fast!) and pita recipes (Chicken Parmesan Pita)are especially good. The Chocolate Pudding (micro) recipe is a great after school snack. The bottom line is that my kids will eat almost everything I cook from this book, and I can't say that about any other cook book I own.
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Summary: This is the cookbook I use when I don't feel like cooking!
Review: I must admit I'm a cook book junkie--always at the library and book stores looking for healthy, "kid-friendly" recipes. I purchased this book on a whim five years ago, and would rate it my all time favorite "family" cookbook. Recipes are in chapters: Soups, Chicken & Fish, Ground Beef (Turkey), Vegetables, Grains, Tortillas, Potatos, Pita Pockets, Stir-fry, Salads, Breads, Finishing touches, Snacks & Lunch treats for kids, and finally Beverages. At the end of all recipes are suggestions to "balance your meal." Many of these suggestions are other recipes in the cook book. There are also several microwave recipes throught the book. The tortilla recipes (Bean Burrito--micro & fast!) and pita recipes (Chicken Parmesan Pita)are especially good. The Chocolate Pudding (micro) recipe is a great after school snack. The bottom line is that my kids will eat almost everything I cook from this book, and I can't say that about any other cook book I own.
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Summary: Very useful, practical cookbook
Review: I really like the Quick Meals book - true, no pictures, so if that bothers you, don't get it. As for some of the recipes starting with time-savers like cans of soup or pancake/biscuit mix instead of making it from scratch, that didn't bother me either. I thought the recipes were, for the most part, on the healthy side. (This was important to me, too... I've been careful with what my 14 month old son eats so far - no overly processed foods, etc. He hasn't even had chocolate yet.)The book has practical, easy recipes using stuff I usually have around the house anyway. I'd been stuck in a rut, feeding my son the same stuff everyday. The Quick Meals book gave me a lot of new ideas... For example, there's a "fun with tortillas" page and "parmesan chicken nuggets" (which aren't fried but are baked), and "basil broccoli and mushrooms" (made with frozen broccoli.) In short, this book gave me a lot of new ideas, none of the recipes take long to prepare, and I usually already have the ingredients for something from the book at any given time. Most importantly though, my son has enjoyed everything I've made so far!
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Summary: Quick or wholesome, but not always both
Review: My family are really picky eaters so cooking something for all five of us is a chore. Some of these recipes are quick and some are nutritious. So far, only two rate as keepers. I'll keep trying but for now, this cookbook goes in the "occasional" file.
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Summary: Mixed Bag
Review: Some of the recipes are good (the "beefy turnovers" came out quite good). But some were so bad I had to wonder who tested them. The Tuna-Spinach casserole was awful (my 6 year old would not eat it, and I don't blame her). And the easy apple cake was easy (true) but way too sweet. And don't try the Fast Fried rice with instant brown rice--it is a complete fiasco (ok--that could be my fault, I should have stuck with the instant white). Overall, a dissapointment for a busy parent looking for some easy recipes a kid would eat.
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Summary: Very useful, practical cookbook
Review: This book is full of recipes that are healthy and appealing to a wide variety of ages. The recipes use a variety of on hand ingredients! When you have just gotten home from work and want to prepare a decent meal quickly, you will love the shortcuts. These shortcuts do not sacrifice taste, but enhance it! The recipes are very easy to read. It does need pictures, however!
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Summary: Thumbs Up!
Review: This book is full of recipes that are healthy and appealing to a wide variety of ages. The recipes use a variety of on hand ingredients! When you have just gotten home from work and want to prepare a decent meal quickly, you will love the shortcuts. These shortcuts do not sacrifice taste, but enhance it! The recipes are very easy to read. It does need pictures, however!
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