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of Gooseberry Patch cookbooks because I really like (most) of them. This one is no exception. It is filled with recipes that real people really cook, with ingredients you probably have on hand most of the time. It is rare to make one of these recipes and not have it turn out well.

And, I like this cookbook because it is readable. It's fun to sit down and read all the "Serve It Up With Style" suggestions, things like making herbal tea without even boiling water or creating personalized votives to brighten up dinnertime. Quick, easy, fun.

The book is not just dinner casseroles, either. It begins with breakfast and brunch, then has 5 more chapters, each devoted to a different main ingredient--poultry, seafood, beef, pork or vegetable. In the back, there are casserole and baking pan measurements, quick fix casseroles, basic lists for pantry and refrigerator and casserole equivalents (i.e, 1 medium potato = 1 cup).

Another winner from Gooseberry Patch.

This is a great casserole book!!!! I LOVE casseroles & this cookbook has SO many recipes. Truly a good choice to buy!

This book is full of recipes that are new to me. My family loves casseroles and these are great.

First, let me say that I am a HUGE Gooseberry Patch fan. Currently I own six of their books: Slow Cooker Recipes, Best-Ever Casseroles, What's for Dinner?, Come on Over, One-Pot Meals and From Grandma's Kitchen. I just LOVE the books. The recipes are very easy, not too fancy, don't take long and always taste good. They are easy to read and the spiral binding keeps the books open flat. I think out of all of the books, I have only made one thing that I didn't care for. They are just great, great books to have around and I love the little tips on each page, the way that every book is broken up by meats and categories and just all of the other little helpful charts and equivalents that are in each book. In my opinion, they are just great additions to any cookbook collection and I love having them in my kitchen.

I have probably used this one more than any other GP book that I have. I have made Finnish Pancakes, Baked Apple Pancake, Amish Baked Oatmeal, Nutty French Toast Bake, Broccoli-Chicken Lasagna, Dilly Tuna Casserole, and Mom's Broccoli Casserole, and all were fantastic. The recipes are laid out well, easy to prepare and the ingredients are basic and not hard to find. Most of the stuff you probably already have in your refrigerator or pantry. The breakfast dishes I have made are fantastic and a lot of them can be made the night before so you can pop them in the oven when you wake up, which is awesome for a lazy weekend. And everything reheats perfectly which makes for great leftovers to take to work during the week.

Now, are they gourmet? No. There are a PLETHORA of other casserole books out there that are if you are looking for something that will take you two hours to prepare before you even get it in the oven (like the crab and artichoke casserole I made last night from another book). But if you are looking for a nice, basic casserole book without too many processed soups and that won't take you too much time to prepare, this is a very good one.

Way to go, Gooseberry Patch!

I just love Gooseberry Patch books and so does my best friend whom I bought this for, for Christmas. However, the day it arrived, I had to go through it and used one of the recipes for supper that evening. Almost kept it for myself!

The book is divided into the usual cookbook sections (fish and shellfish, appetizers and beverages, etc). At the beginning of each section is a guide on how to shop for and care for ingredients. It also includes basic information on nutrition, food safety, entertaining, and other food-related topics.

Strengths of this book: Good source of basic baking recipes such as muffins, cakes, and banana breads. Tables with yields and substitutions are helpful. Clear pictures and descriptions are provided for terms such as dice, julienne, etc. Binder style lies flat when open, tabs make it easy to find what you're looking for, and pictures and glossy pages make the book visually more pleasing to look at than competitors such as Fannie Farmer or The Joy of Cooking.

Weaknesses: Not as comprehensive as the Joy of Cooking or Fannie Farmer. Also, it doesn't cover ethnic dishes (here I'm including even fairly mainstream cuisines such as Mexican and Italian) with a lot of depth or authenticity.

Bottom line: This is a good choice for a basic, general cookbook but you'll probably want to complement it with other books that focus more narrowly in your favorite specialty areas. If you're choosing between this book and Fannie Farmer or Joy of Cooking for your general cookbook, I'd recommend you get this as well as one of those other two books. This one, with its usability, is better for general use. One of the others will give you something to fall back on when you can't find a certain recipe in this book.

I received this cookbook as a wedding present. It made me become a great cook. Not trendy, but definately not boring. The recipes grow as your skills does. My daughter spilled something and the pages stuck together and I went brough a newer addition, but it is not the same. I own over 20 cookbooks but always go back to this one.

I bouth this one when I first moved out of the house, and my Mom confiscated her 1962 edition. Of all the cookbooks I have bought since then, this one gets used at least weekly!!! AT one point I wanted my bookshelf to look "cooler" so I bought Mark Bittman's "How to Cook Everything." Betty Crocker still wins hands down in quality and variety of recipes (not to mention his book fell apart after a few uses.

Buy this edition or any of the newer editions that followed, and you will never go wrong! And as corny as it sounds, the notebook style is a great idea, I have stuffed mine full of all kinds of recipes, it is like the book that continues to grow with me.

This was my very first cookbook, and I've never found its equal. The recepies may not be as flash as some of the newer, trendier chef cookbooks, but this one has everything you need to begin cooking for yourself, right through to medium level recepies. From explanations of what "julienne" and "caramelize" mean, to what spices work with what foods, to how to organize a buffet table, to how to eat a balanced meal. Recepies for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, snacks, drinks, appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, etc. And best of all, how to cook most any food without any preperation, spices, herbs, or fuss! Want to have a plain meal of steak, beans and potatoes? This book will tell you how. Want to have a plate of the best beef stroganoff you'll ever taste? It's in there as well. A must have for every kitchen, I use it almost daily.

This Covers it all. From the basic white sauce, to the Easy to make and Delisious Pasta sauce........all the way to Leg of Lamb, to all Fish Dishes and Deserts Galore. Easy to read and comprehend, it's like a kindergarten Cookbook for adults and the RESULTS are FABULOUS!
A+++...

Bitchin' in the Kitchen is not just hilariously PMS, but an excellent cookbook well worth using! It's a MUST HAVE for anyone who entertains or craves food.

Who needs Midol when you've got this hilarious book? The recipes are wonderful, but even if you never eat a bite, the hilarious blurbs and quotes inside will get you through any cramp, bloat or moody moment. At the bottom of each recipe to show how fattening the recipe is, one to four piggies are used as code. "Good Girls' Gazpacho" is a light one piggy treat, and the "Hot Fudge Sundae to Die For" (four piggies)definitely is! The best part, however are the quotes, fun facts, and "male tips" at the bottom of each recipe. This book would make a perfect gift for your mom, sister or best girlfriend!

Alternative recipes have been used for centuries but no one has ever acknowledged them before. Helpful for husbands, boyfriends, and significant others. Good for lots of belly laughs

This cookbook has some very ordinary recipes that apply to any fun cooking. But the subtitles & com- ments throughout are hysterical. I had picked this up in an airport for a gift while visiting an out-of- state friend & had everyone in my row on the plane and some seated in front and back as well as the stewardess laughing as I read thru the comments. What a hit! Definitely recommend as a gift for those women who have everything or just to have around the house to share with dull company.

This cookbook is so clever and cute I even laughed at the humorous suggestions while I was PMSing (a true sign that it is genuinely entertaining for even the harshest critic). Aside from being hilarious the recipes are quiet interesting and provide tempting gourmet binge ideas. I plan on giving a copy of this book to all my girlfriends and most definitely my husband so he can see Im not the only woman out there with PMS. I definitely plan to highlight the "annoying behavior for men to avoid" tips in his copy.

This is an incredible grilling guide. I've tried multiple recipies and they have all come out on fire with taste, inspiration, and yes, desire for incredible food. DO try it, I highly recommend it.

This book is full of great-tasting, well-written recipes. I have been using it for a number of years with consistently good results. There is a useful resources section in the back for getting ingredients you might not be able to locally.

I love the Kerr family thinking when it comes to food-- big, blowsy, can't-have-too-much-of-a-good-thing type thinking. I've used this cookbook for five years, and everything I make has great, authentic Tex-Mex taste. I'd take any advice Park Kerr is giving out.

This book has been my bible for entertainment since I bought it at least 7 years ago. I was on business in Austin, Texas and found it in the airport book store, luckily. Homemade salsas, bbq sauces, ointments and marinades, guides to grilling and smoking all kinds of beef, chicken, pork, fish, lamb...how to make sausages, how to make pizza from scratch and cook them on the grill, how to grill sandwhiches...tons of bbq type side dishes...alchoholic and non type drinks, and special deserts. All my most favored recipes have come from this book. Not one thing I have made has been a disspointment and this book has helped me earn the reputation of being one of the best bbq entertainers around.

My personal favorites:

spicy lemon chicken
molasses mop beef ribs
avocado salsa
picadillo salsa
Western Red BBQ sauce
bbq pizza (make dough from scratch!)
smoked t bone steaks with green chile butter
marinaded and grilled mushrooms, red onions, vegetables
rosemary new potatoes
grilled sweet potatoe planks
marinaded red pepper & jalepeno Cole Slaw (no mayonaise!)
jack daniels pudding cake
pineapple tequila
pineapple tequila margaritas
Grilled peaches with walnut oil on vanilla bean ice cream

I am going from memory on the titles, but I have captured the essence. If you like to grill, or have an affinity for chips and salsa, smoked meats, spicy foods, beer or tequila..this book will not dissappoint. Even if you don't love all those things you will find killer recipes here. And hey, I don't even know the author (unfortunately) I just love this book.

Great cookbook! The recipes are easy to understand and even better tasting. Mr. Kerr has a flair for setting the mood for each of his recipes with anecdotal descriptions of how to serve and what to serve with the dish. The only drawback is sometimes the recipes call for ingredients that are not easily obtained (common grocery store), but he warns of that in the book! It's a good read and a great cookbook.

Something that just arrived in the mail is "Cafe' Nervosa: The Connoisseur's Cookbook," an eclectic collection of recipes ostensibly from Frasier, Daphne, and the entire crew. I love to cook and I'm always on the outlook for new recipes and this is a fine collection of some really interesting ones. The picture I've uploaded is one of my favorites, Mocha Nervosa Walnut Bread.

The book is divided into four sections, Man Can Live by Bread Alone (breads and desserts); Let's do Lunch (small, relatively simply meals); Just Bring Two Forks (ornate, you-better-think-about-it meals); and Some Like it Hot (coffees and drinks). Sprinkled throughout the book are quotes and bits from the show. The book also has an index for quick lookup. At 108 pages, it's not a huge book, but well written and just quirky enough to keep your interest. And the recipes are easy enough that almost anyone (that is, me) can do them without getting lost or having to travel to Trader Joe's for some obscure ingredient.

Being from the same city as Frasier and Niles Crane, I must admit that this is a great cookbook with tasty recipes. I feel sorry for Niles that his relationship with Maris hasn't worked out. Still I believe this is the book for anyone who likes the show. Even if you don't watch "Frasier," you should still try their recipes. Keep the faith, Niles! You'll find somebody.

You cannot go wrong with any cookbook that is published by Oxmoor House; and their cookbooks by Southern Living magazine & are EXCELLENT! I know because we have been using their books for over 21 years for ALL sorts of events, both formal and informal. I was delighted to see that they teamed up with Dr. Frasier Crane, and his brother Dr. Niles Crane to give us these GREAT receipes from the Cafe Nervosa. From the opening pages it will become VERY clear that this NOT a book to be taken lightly! The first color photograph that you see is for Prosciutto-and-Fontina Panini which is delicious! There are recipies for a number of muffins, biscuits and scones. There is a Cappuccino Biscotti that is very easy to make, a Mocha Nervosa Walnut Bread, Buttermilk Pancakes, and a Silken Sour Cream Coffee Cake. You will also find a great section that has recipes for lunch. There are several GOOD dessert Recipes, and yes, COFFEE!! All of this in just 105 pages, containing 12 full page color photographs of several finished recipes. You will also get MANY quotes from Frasier, Niles, Daphnae, Martin and Roz, which are witty and funny!

If you are as big a fan of "Frasier" as I am, and LOVE GOOD food, then this very CLEVER cookbook is bound to please!!

Every recipe I have tried has worked beautifully. Despite the appearances that this is just a novelty book, the ideas and combinations really create tasty foods. The dishes are fun and creative. Delicious!

If you are a fan of Frasier, the book alone is worth it! If you enjoy good food that anyone can make, this book is for you. I wouldn't miss the chance to own it.

I, Flo. Smith, sister-in-law of Shelton Bellard,brother to Dale Bellard has read the book & confermed that everything that Dale has put in book is truein the eyes of his older brother. Also I have tried the recipes, they are GREAT. Had opportunity to have eaten brother Sheltons' cooking. Must have had good mother to give lessons in cooking. Looking forward to second book.

I am from New York and moved to the south five years ago. I learned to love cajun food real quick. Not knowing too much about the south or southern cooking, I went out and bought some cook books. This one was by far the most interesting, as well as down right delicious. Before too long, I got to impress both friends and family with astonishing cajun dishes. Thankyou Cajun Bomber.

Colorful in every sense of the word, could not put the book down once I'd opened it. As the sister-in-law, and seeing this book finally produced and on the market for sale, I must say that I was not quite certain I'd see this day. However, it is here and the book is magnificient. Since I have experienced the cuisine first hand, (as well as the tales being told) I am now glad to be able to have recipes to follow in creating my own sumptuous dishes. Not a cajun, but married to the brother of this author, I have been blessed to have been able to sit at the tables of Dale, Mom and Pop, and of course my own husband--all of whom have prepared these recipes. Watching the preparation, I was never quite able to "catch" on to how to produce it. However, NOW Bro, watch out! 'Cause I'm on my way to Cajun food preparation heaven! I can vouch for the recipes and now I can vouch for this great, unique book that I am so proud to add to my cookbook collection and to step out and say, "my brother-in-law" wrote this. Hats off to you too, Victoria for the great way you put this book together!

I thought the book was very original with many interesting stories about Dale's fascinating life. I couldn't put the book down once I started reading it. Not to mention the excellent recipes which I have tried and loved after purchasing the book. Definitely a must for food lovers and boxing lovers alike. Enjoy!

"Da champ" Dale Bellard had a knock out idea in sharing his authentic cajun cuisine. I've tried several of his recipes, and boy, do I wish I had the money to hire him to cook for me, all the time! The characters in the book makes you feel like you know them personally, especially Dale, himself. What an interesting young life he had. A fighter to the end. I got goose-bumps when he talked about the old woman who gave him the incentive to finish his last fight, undefeated. Was she a ghost? Who knows? Anything is possible. Everything he's been good enough to share about his talent in the kitchen, has been nothing short of delicious. Chef Emeril has nothing on this boxing champ! I hope he finds the time to let us in on more of his recipe's in the future. A sequel would be another knock out! I wish I was a friend,or member of this man's family, as I'd love to sit at his table, to dine on his delightful food. My mouth waters at the thought! What a great book, what delicious recipe's, what an interesting character! Still a perfect record! Kudo's to Victoria Hobbs Olsen for another wonderfully written book. Glad to see she's able to take us on another one of her literary adventure's. A journey well worth attending. Please, keep up the great work, Ms. Hobbs.I daydream of visiting with Victoria of all places, on Harvard Yard! Curious....

We received our cookbook as a Christmas present and have not only had so much fun experimenting with the different recipes, we have been so impressed with the book and its cause. Our recommendation? Chili cheese bake, of course! What a great book!

We received our cookbook as a Christmas present and have not only had so much fun experimenting with the different recipes, we have been so impressed with the book and its cause. Our recommendation? Chili cheese bake, of course! What a great book!

What an outstanding book and what a great cause! Whatever type of food your hankering for -- it's probably in here. Mexican, Chinese, California cuisine, even Russia and Belize are represented. There is everything from "family" night 15 minute meals to equisite menus from famous chefs. We've given it as hostess gifts, Christmas gifts and birthday presents! It's a great book!

This is a cookbook with tremendous heart and soul! My copy is on its way to becoming dog-earred, and I've bought several as hostess gifts. I love to cook, own many cookbooks, and really use a select few. This is one of the select few I use. Great recipes for all: Utilitarian for the family, the working household, and for entertaining! The recipe commentary is well-written, and enticing. The recipes are very user-friendly, and delicious! I'm so pleased to purchase a cookbook that benefits a worthy cause--our public schools!

This recipe book offers both family-night recipes (everything from rice crispy squares to a yummy curry receipe) and some fabulous recipes from the best chefs in the Bay Area. The book also serves the dual purpose of helping the literacy program at a local grade school. Your stomach and your soul will be well-satiated!!

I reached a point in my life where I was constantly ill. I had never-ending digestive problems, including loud, involuntary stomach rumbling (while in my college classes, how embarrassing), gas, sick stomach, and plenty of fatigue. I was a bit fat and depressed. Fortunately, I found this book. I won't say it cured every single thing in my life--there is no "easy cure-all." But it made such a difference.
The book has you eat a wide range of vegetables, some meat/protein, and drink only water. I ate nuts and yeast-free crackers, too. It sounds like a crazy change, and I admit I had a hard time with it. I wasn't always perfect, either. Sometimes I would get depressed because I couldn't eat all the donuts, fruit, dairy, and pasta that I loved. But what a difference in my health! That deprivation was so hard but 110% worth it. I lost weight and that was great, but I also had energy, my horrible, uncontrollable health problems went away, and I was happy again. What price can you put on just being happy and appreciating your appearance and having the energy to do what you want to do?
Also on the positive side, I discovered new vegetables that I really enjoy and a whole new way of eating. Also, I want to point out that it was hard to eat this way because I wasn't used to eating all these fresh vegetables instead of my processed, man-made foods and sugars, but the food was actually very good, colorful, varying in taste and texture, and creative. I learned what it was like to feel light and energized after dinner instead of too "full" and weighted down and tired. And I did go through the expected withdrawal period for 3-7 days at first (while my body was cleaning out yet still craving the toxins), but after that I felt better.
I won't say I was perfect after doing my cleansing eating period. I still love Chinese food, for example. But I know now how to take care of myself, and I wanted to make sure to share my experience. Anything worth having requires sacrifice, but let me tell you, this is worth it!! It's the real deal.

A yeast infection can manifest itself in a variety of ways. Symptoms include, but are not limited to, digestive difficulties, food allergies, joint pain, fatigue, and depression. Candida albicans, the medical name for culprit in most yeast infections, lives in everyone. A number of factors, usually related to lifestyle and eating habits, can allow it to multiply out of control, creating serious problems for its human host.

Although a medical professional can diagnose a yeast infection, it's usually up to the individual to get his/her body back into balance. The Candida Albicans Yeast-Free Cookbook, Updated Second Edition, by nutritionist Pat Connolly, provides all the information individuals need to restore themselves to good health.

Although it says "yeast-free" in the title, that doesn't mean that the recipes are prepared without yeast. Unfortunately it's not that simple. Yeast thrive on sugar, and the recipes are designed to eliminate sugar from diets, making the individual "yeast-free."

The basis of a sugar-free diet is the "Rainbow Meal Plan," developed by a team of doctors. The Rainbow Meal Plan is very simple: each meal "includes small portions of seven food groups: complete protein; grain or legume; root vegetable; yellow or white vegetable; green vegetable; red, orange, or purple vegetable; and leafy green vegetable." The portions are all the same size. Individuals may eat as many meals a day as they like, but each meal must contain equal-sized portions of each of the seven food groups.

Connolly provides some sample menus to help people get started on the plan. He has also provided a selection of recipes for a "Modified Food Plan" for those who are unable to use the Rainbow Plan. Most of the recipes are very simple and use easy-to-find ingredients.

He also includes tips on eating out, good nutrition, hidden sugars, and foods to avoid under all circumstances.

A comprehensive questionnaire at the beginning of the book will help those who suspect they may have a yeast overgrowth.

The Candida Albicans Yeast-Free Cookbook offers hope and practical help to all those suffering from yeast infections.

I've had this book for 20 years and while I no longer have Candida and haven't for years, I still use the recipes in this book because they are simple, tasty and healthy.

The recipes are great. The one for the home made mayonaise is fantastic. It is as good or better than the store bought. Each recipe I have used has been a delight. Even my husband is enjoying the food I have been presenting.

This book is uncomplicated, straight-forward and doesn't sway from it's belief system through contradictions.

The receipes are created with regular foods found in your grocery store and carbs are counted per serving for each receipe. Not a low/no carbohydrate concept, but more of a balanced body chemistry alternative... such as fruit can unbalance your bodies chemistry, and should only be consumed as an occasional treat. Takes the cave-man diet to a new, healthful, fresh and appetizing level while eliminating mold, sugar, additives and suggesting the moderate use of certain food that can upset the natural body chemistry.

Overall, it's a great feel-good type of book. Just like my new beverage of choice called s o y f e e. It's made from soybeans that you brew just like coffee. Caffeine-free, you'll find it at www. S oycoffee.com.

An excellent book to have on hand for reference as well as quick healthful receipes.

I am not an accomplished cook but love Italian food. This book made me look good when cooking for friends and family. The food tastes soo good and it's extremely EASY! You have to try the Eggplant / Ham rolls.

This is the only book on Italian cooking you will ever need because this book has it all. Ruffino is not only a master cook, she is also a master teacher and this book proves it. The recipes are the best I've ever tasted and my personal favorite has to be the Spinach and Ricotta Crepes with Red Sweet Pepper Fondue--delicioso! This is more than a cookbook--it is an experience you'll want to savor again and again and share with your family and friends.

This September I went to Tuscany for a visit of the wine country...among our tour of the country side, we were fortunate to tour Giovanna's vineyard, take a cooking lesson from her and eat lunch for which she prepared. Everything she served was not only delicious but extremely EASY preparation. Few ingredients. Nothing too difficult. Look for her wine as well. Awesome. She is probably one of the most energetic people I have ever met. Unpresumptious and Beautiful. This will be the only Italian book I ever use.

I've had this book for a few years and just love it. The Eggplant Rolls with Ham are fabulous and so is the Macaroni with Smoked Mozzarella Sauce, and so is the mushroom and potato soup, but last night I made the Risotto with smoked ham and fennel and everyone LOVED it! Also, I made the peach cream with mascarpone and amaretti and it is so wonderful I had to whip up a second batch today! BUY THIS BOOK!

For all the people ho love the Italian kitchen, its flavours and its simplicity this is a real must. The best gift you could make to your family and the people you love

This is the first, the original, the most seminal, and the best Chinese cookbook ever written. Period, end of story. Irene Kuo is hailed, but in fact her cookbook, in my opinion, is inferior to this one; useful, but secondary. The only missing key and central recipe is Salt Roast Chicken, the best recipe for which is to be found in the Classic Chinese Cookbook by Mai Leung.

Though we own twenty other Chinese cookbooks, we still think this is one of the best.

I have the '72 edition as well, bought new then, and turned to it again just last night. I agree with mbrown's description of the recipes by category and don't wish to be redundent. What charmed me and Chinese shopkeepers was being able to point to the Chinese characters of various ingredients in the glossary. They were then able to quickly find just what I needed. The recipes are organized, easy to follow, and consistently tasty. I love Chinese cuisine and would be lost without it.

I have the old version of this text, which was published in 72. I was browsing through cook books at the store and noticed that I had seen all the recipes before and then I realized it was the same book, only a newer cover. This has been my bible of chinese cooking. The book is very thorough and easy to understand. It has all the well known chinese recipes and a description of cooking techniques, such as the proper ways to carve and present meat. All recipes are categorized by their main ingredient (pork, chicken, beef, seafood, ect. . ) with a chapter on deserts. My only qualm with this book is it doesn't provide the chinese name for many recipes. This might be because they have been generalize for a western audience and the chinese names no longer apply, but I'd like to think that they are authentic originals from traditional dishes. If you only own one chinese cooking book, this is the one to have. Maybe that is why the title is "THE Chinese Cook Book".

This is an outstanding book. It far outstrips every other Chinese cookbook, including some very good ones by Irene Kuo, Ellen Schrecker, and others. I've been cooking out of it for 20 years. Every recipe I've tried (and I've tried most of them) turns out extraordinary food. Don't bother with the other books. Get this one, if you can find it! The publisher who let this go out of print should be strung up by his thumbs. The world deserves better! A billion stars!