The New Family
Cookbook is a treasure. Not only are the recipes mouth-watering, it's
filled with helpful information on other aspects of cooking. The book
opens with a section on Kitchen Tips followed by sections on how to
measure, choose knives, and use cutting boards. Although I've cooked
for a long time, I learned something from reading them.
The recipes range
from appetizers and salads through main courses and desserts. I
particularly like the section on casseroles. It's an area where I'm
always looking for new recipes because they're easy to prepare and
keep well. Each section has numerous colored pictures of the dishes.
I think I could gain ten pounds just reading about all the delicious
desserts. In addition to pictures of the dishes, many recipes have an
illustrated section on how to prepare the dish. I find it helpful to
know exactly what to do step by step.
Another helpful
feature is the designation of the recipe as fast, or it gives you the
preparation time. When we're all so busy, it's helpful to know which
recipes can be prepared quickly, particularly if you get off work
late and have to fix supper.
An interesting
feature at the end of the cookbook is a list of kitchen equipment
that they recommend along with the price. This section is followed by
a shopping list giving recommended ingredients. Altogether, this is
an excellent kitchen reference. It would make an excellent shower or
wedding gift, or a present for someone setting up their first
apartment. However, the book isn't limited to new cooks. Even cooks
who have been at it for years will find interesting tidbits of
information scattered among the recipes.
I reviewed this book
for the Amazon Vine Program.
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