DISHING UP MARYLAND by Lucie Snodgrass
Let me start off my saying that you don't need to live in Maryland or even be from Maryland to benefit from the newest cookbook out of Storey Publishing. DISHING UP MARYLAND, written by Lucie Snodgrass, is a complete joy to read, both for its recipes and the stories of the Maryland farmers that live the life most of us only dream of. Lucie Snodgrass was locally grown in the Baltimore Region. In... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...TOMATO A Fresh From The Vine Cookbook
TO ALL MY TOMATO LOVING FRIENDS !!! I am spazzin'out over the newest cookbook that has fallen into my hands, Tomato: A Fresh-from-the-Vine Cookbook by Lawrence Davis-Hollander. Each time I crack this beautiful book open, intending to drool over some 150-recipes involving tomatoes, I am enlightened by Mr. Davis-Hollander's wisdom on heirloom tomatoes. I start daydreaming of growing a multitude of... More...
By Jill | 3 comments | Full Recipe...Book Review: Make-Ahead Meals For Busy Moms
Make-Ahead Meals For Busy Moms by Jane Doiron came into my life a couple of weeks ago. Jane emailed asking if I would be interested in reviewing her new book. Of course I said, "ABSOLUTELY!" This book, right off the bat, impressed me with it's large, clear, easy to read font. Maybe I'm telling off on my age a little, but I saw right away how nice it would be to work from this book as I assembled... More...
By Jill | 2 comments | Full Recipe...Raw Energy by Stephanie Tourles-Review
May I introduce to you, Raw Energy: 124 Raw Food Recipes for Energy Bars, Smoothies, and Other Snacks to Supercharge Your Body Raw Energy, written by Stephanie Tourles, came to me courtesy of Michelle from Storey Publishing. I was, and still am, very thankful for the opportunity to read through this book and get a better understanding of what it means to munch on Raw Food Recipes. For years, I have... More...
By Jill | 12 comments | Full Recipe...Interview with Jeff Hertzberg and Zoe Francois
HERE IT IS MY FRIENDS! The new year is here with new goals and healthy resolutions and what better way to aid you in building healthy habits than having a copy of Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day?! I am SO STOKED! Can you tell? Here on my desk sit 5 lovely, brand new Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients books. ... More...
By Jill | 160 comments | Full Recipe...Barbecue Bible-Sauces, Rubs and Marinades
When I get in the mood to grill, I reach for this book. I'm always hit with the same dilemma when I crack it open. I have to decide whether to use the same incredible recipe I used last time, or try something new. It's a tough call. Barbecue! Bible : Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades, Bastes, Butters, and Glazes by Steven Raichlen is not just a list of recipes. It's a reference book and a griller's... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...From Poetry to Pickles : The Reflections and Original Recipes of the Pickle Queen
The first day I picked up this book, I read it all in one sitting. From the opening letter by the Pickle Queen herself, through her reflections on family and farm life, and the mouth watering recipes in between, right down to the Conclusion, Shirley Stimpert shares her blessings and incredible canning recipes with us. She shares her journey from nationally published writer and poetry prizewinner... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...366 Delicious Ways to Cook Rice, Beans, and Grains
366 Delicious Ways to Cook Rice, Beans, and Grains is a fantastic source for learning, getting inspired and finding family satisfying recipes. This book is LOADED with mouth watering recipes from down home favorites like, Maple Baked Beans, to the intriguing, Pesto Risotto, and for exotic food lovers, Chirashi Sushi. You can eat your way around the world cooking from this book. I kid you not. The... More...
By Jill | 1 comment | Full Recipe...Easy Beans
Easy Beans by Trish Ross has well over 100 fast and delicious recipes for beans, peas and lentils. I use this book regularly for inspiration, as well as learning a fresh way to prepare beans. Easy Beans offers a nutritional chart for those that like to keep track, and covers soaking & cooking methods, bean companions and clearing the air. Recipes covered: Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Main Dishes... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Italian-The Definitive Professional Guide
I really groove on Italian The definitive guide to Italian ingredients and cooking techniques, including 300 step-by-step recipes. The first 125 pages of this fantastic book focuses on ingredients; full on descriptions, origins, varieties, and culinary uses. I spent two weeks studying this section, before I ever perused the recipes. Ingredients covered: pasta, rice, grains, beans, cheeses, cured... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Grilled Pizzas and Piadinas
Grilled Pizzas and Piadinas by Craig W. Priebe with Dianne Jacob Flipping through this book at 8 o'clock in the morning is not advised. Just LOOKING at the book cover right now and knowing what's inside is making my mouth water. Now, most of y'all know my style. I like quick, reasonable solutions without sacrificing flavor and health. So, when the book said I could use Pillsbury's Pizza Crust instead... More...
By Jill | 0 comments | Full Recipe...Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day
Pick up your copy & help support Simple Daily Recipes by purchasing through this link: Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day by Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë Francóis. Your baking lifestyle will change after you start using Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. It doesn't matter if you have NEVER baked a crumb in your life or whether you can bake with your eyes closed, this book will make you a rock... More...
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