Recipe Collections Books

I love all her books. Very content rich, but they are becoming harder and harder to find. I has to go to mabelwhite dot com to get her books that are sold out here. Her videos are the best investment I have made.

I have a friend who gives this book as a gift at any wedding or to any homes she sells to new buyers. It is great and now I follow her path. It contains many cute ideas to make expensive looking gifts at cost, as well as basics for the kitchen. It has salad dressing recipes as well as dip mix recipes I find very handy, among other attributes.

The Kitchen Arts Collection which is a great collection of gift recipes for putting into jars and containers to give as gifts. This one even features a grocery list that you can print off and use. It is divided into several sections including: Amish Friendship Starter Yeast Recipes, Mabel's 10 Best Spice & Dip Recipes, Stacked Recipes in Mason Jars, Stacked Cookie Recipes Volume II, Stacked Cookie Recipes Volume III, Stacked Dinners in Mason Jars, Stacked Cake Mixes in Mason Jars, Basic Stacked Granola Recipe, Cakes Baked in Pint Sized Jars, Breakfast Bake for a Crowd, Hors D'oeuvres by the Dozen, Make Your Own Energy Bars, More Gifts in Jars, Hot Dry Drink Recipes, Festive Gifts, Old Fashioned Popcorn in a Mason Jar, Gumballs Presented in a Mason Mug, Gone Fishin' Munchin' Mix and 25 table Setting Ideas plus a Table of Equivalents and Measures. Some of the recipes you will find in this cookbook include: 5 spice powder, Cowboy Cookie Mix in a Jar, Hawaiian Cookie Mix, Sand Art Cookies, Caramel Popcorn Kit, Apple Granola Bars, Wild Rice Quiche and Chocolate Pistachio Biscotti to name a few!

D. Adams, Bella's On Line

I bought this book a year ago, because I had been buying her books through ebay and her wonderful website. I was so happy to see that she combined all her books into one. This is so great, I have bought many copies to give to my family for gifts..

I think I am one of the first to receive the Mable White Dot Com Books, years ago, and to catch the Web Site, when learning to make homemade soaps. I could not have asked for a more pleasant experience. And what makes it even more fun, when questions arise, communication is wonderful. Have created soooo much and had sooo much fun doing it! Great Site!!!! Keep Up the Good Work!!!!

Connie Terry
San Antonio, Texas

I use this cook book all the time and it is my favorite. Pair it with "My Favorite Cook Book Too" and your family and friends will think you went to culinary school. All the receipes are easy to make and great tasting!

By far one of the best cookbooks I have ever used. My dinner guests think I'm a star when I use it. I know the author, have been privileged to take cooking lessons from her. She is talented, a great conversationalist and wonderful teacher. The recipes are some of the best recipes I have ever tried from the first course down to the dessert. Easy, yet elegant when you need elegance and homey when you need comfort food. And you don't have to go to a specialty store to find the ingredients. It's a gotta have, and don't forget her second cookbook, "My Favorite Cookbook Too".

I have a shelf full of cookbooks but this really IS my favorite one!! It is loaded with wonderful but easy recipes that actually "turn out" right (on the first try). And the recipes are not for the same old boring things but contain interesting and unique combinations of ingredients that are just delicious! (My Favorite Cookbood Too is also great!)

This is a "must have" in the kitchen! I love all the old world recipes. Many of the dishes are simple to make, but taste like you've slaved for hours. The author personalizes each recipe with a story about it, which makes the dishes even more interesting.

If you enjoy French, Italian, Spanish and Moroccan cuisine, then you will LOVE this cookbook! The recipes are easy to follow and you can find the ingredients at your local supermarket. It's definitely MY favorite cookbook!
p.s. I also bought her other book, "My Favorite Cookbook, Too". I think this sequel is just as good as the first.

A surprise-package of superior recipes, using fresh regional ingredients. Even in a land-locked city, these recipes work. Frequently, a simple twist - imagined by a seasoned chef - lofts standard foods to mouth-watering levels. Once discovered, this book will be treasured.

I especially enjoyed this cookbook with some of the most creative yet simple recipes, from the premier restaurants, resorts and luxury hotels. Rarely do you get a "who's who" of chefs providing the most delicious recipes in one cookbook. This cookbook gives one the opportunity to test his/her culinary skills and impress those coming together to enjoy good food. I can't wait try the recipes and enjoy the outcomes with family and friends.

An outstanding cookbook, one I refer to often for casual dining and entertaining. Emphasis is on seafood, poultry and pasta. Most of the recipes are provided by the most highly regarded chefs from Florida's finest restuarants and resorts. If you love cooking (and great eating) you will love this book. I bought two in Williams-Sonoma since I knew my sister would "borrow" one. (About 80% of the recipes are relatively easy, 20% are slightly more difficult. All are excellent!)

M. Prudhomme

Every now and then you come across a special cookbook. This is my bible of cookbooks. I refuse to let it out of my sight! Keep in mind that these are restaurant recipes, so you might need to cut the ingredients in half. Everything is pretty easy and does not extend futher than basic cooking skills. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

I don't care for cookbooks that are filled with recipes that are too difficult, or calling for ingredients I rarely used.

The Special Taste of Florida was recommended by a friend in Colorado who owns a condominium in Florida. I have in turn recommended the book to a number of other friends throughout the country. This is a indeed a special book.

Of the 400 recipes in the book, I would say 75% are absolutely outstanding..easy to prepare with wonderful taste. With over 200 cookbooks in my collection I would put this one in the top ten without hesitation.

Yo soy vegetariana estricta (vegana o que no consume ningun producto de origen animal, ni leche, huevos, etc.) y mi esposo es un carnivoro desenfrenado que fue criado sin comer muchas verduras, por ende consume mucha grasa animal y hay muchisimos vegetales que no conoce. Con este libro he logrado derribar sus prejuicios respecto a que las verduras son intrínsecamente malas. He logrado que coma muchas legumbres, que no las conocia ni de nombre y de paso he adquirido la capacidad de crear platos que se lucen en cualquier fiesta o reunión social.

Las recetas son buenísimas, y me encanta la recopilación de recetas italianas, griegas, mexicanas y de tantos otros países.

La fotografía es lindísima al punto de que mientras ojeas el libro para decidir que hacer, se te hace agua la boca.

Un excelente libro para tu biblioteca personal y ademas una opcion para regalar :D

pd: sin embargo no es una buena opcion para un vegano, ya que todas las recetas contienen huevos y mucho queso.

I've been a vegetarian for over 10 years, but my husband is not. This book is great even for the non-vegetarian. There are great pictures, easy instructions, and very unique recipes I haven't seen anywhere else. There aren't just pictures of the end result, but there are pictures of the process also (which is where I often get confused while cooking), so you can be an inexperienced chef, but still create gourmet meals.

You make pretty much everything from scratch, which is so healthy and it's also a lot of fun. If you buy one recipe book, this should be it.

This book gets more use than any other cookbook in our extensive collection, and we aren't even vegetarians, we just wanted to eat healthier. As a matter of fact, I'm making the Leek Souffle tonight, and I used the hummus recipe for a party.

The photographs make the food look so good that you're eager to try out the recipes, which are all fairly easy to make. The ingredients are fairly simple and easy to find at the grocery store.

So many of these recipes have become regulars on our menus. The baked eggs with leeks are a great lunch or breakfast, and I've made it so often, I don't even need to look at the book anymore. The vegetable pilau is a favorite, too. We've even used tabs on this book so we can hit our favorites easily (we have about 12 tabs in the book so far).

If you buy no other cookbook, buy this one. I can't believe how impressed we are with this book!!!

This book was given to me as a gift. I have tried many recipes from it, and all were delicious, not too difficult, and made with available ingredients. The instructions are presented in numbered steps, making it very easy to follow. What I liked best is the fact that every recipe includes color photos of the preparation process and the completed dish!

I have just recently become a vegetarian and this cookbook was bought for me as a gift. The recipes are very clear with plenty of pictures and handy tips. I now know how to sundry my own tomatoes and who knew you could substitute natural peanut butter for sesame tahini when making hummus. The Fried Noodles with bean sprouts and asparagus is one of my favorites. For a new vegetarian, like myself, I needed a cookbook that was not intimedating or that didn't include exotic ingredients. This is a perfect collection of delicious recipes.

This cookbook is nicely produced and easy to use. With a great variety of recipes representing many different cooking traditions, it will keep any cook busy for a long time trying new and interesting dishes. The ingredients are straight forward, easy to find and the results of the recipes I have tried so far are excellent. You will enjoy owning and using this cookbook.

This a good book full of good recipes. I feel honored to have one of my recipes included. The book is easy to read and comfortable to read. These are the kind of recipes you want to stay home and make and remind you of the good times in yout life. Just reading them makes me feel good. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys cooking or who enjoys eating.

I read a book by one of these authors and this one is similar in that you are surprised by how simple and good the book is, whether it's food or weaving a good story, one gets excited (and surprised) by the content and looks forward to more. Another one of their books I have read took a lot of research as did this one and also involves and helps Vets, gotta love a true American who loves his food. What can you say about a recipe with the words "Between Wives" in it. How True!

Good cross section of the country selection of recipes from the unusual to the usual with a new twist for those who want to add variety to their cooking.

Thank you to Ray & Terri for their hard work in compiling these favorites.

Looking forward to the second AVC!
~Ann in Upstate South Carolina~

This book is full of great recipes which are easy to make and us ingredients that everyone has on hand.

I bought the book at a trade show, and the lady said, the recipe for "Upside Down Apple French Toast" would be a new Christmas tradition. Was she ever right!!!! It is so lucious, and painfully easy, that my family insists we have it for Christmas morning!! It's just not Christmas without it!! (And it's a secret Santa gift for mom because I can throw it together in minutes, the night before!!!) She's right,, this IS "required reading"!!!!

This cookbook contains recipes from different B&B's around the state of Colorado. The bonus of this cookbook is that there is also a short description of the bed and breakfast along with contact information should what you read strike your fancy. (Or better yet, what you cook.)

The Colorado Bed & Breakfast Cookbook is outstanding. It is two books in one, a travel guide to 85 B&B'S in the Colorado area, and a cookbook. The recipes are all tested by Carol Faino and she gives helpful hints in "Carol's Corner". Carol Faino & Doreen Hazledine are also publishing a Washington State Bed & Breakfast Cookbook, coming out in late March 1998. It to will feature 85 Bed & Breakfast in Washington State.

Very pleased with the book and extrenely pleased with Amazon and the service they offered in replacing a damaged copy.

This certainly not the be all and end all of vegetarian cooking (I am an omnivore) - indeed many things Delia sees as suitable for vegetarians apparently must all contain cheese of some sort; that can get a little tedious at times I must admit! And what about vegans?

That said, for dealing with basic vegetables and some interesting accompaniments for meats or for enjoying alone, I think nobody should be without this book in their library. Wonderfully illustrated with clear, concise instructions. Highly recommended, as are all of Delia Smith's cookery books.

This is the one that you should really own above all others. Being of English stock, I was brought up with Delia all my life. to be short and sweet, the recipes are inspiring easy and very tatsty. I am not a vegetarian but would be more than happy to make most of these recipes for myself.
If you really want to cook something that is different from your average American recipes, this is the one to buy.

Well worth paying the extra money for.

While this was not my first vegetarian cookbook, it does rate among my favourites - for those nights when I have a bit of spare time on my hands.

The book itself is beautiful, with a solid hardbound cover, thick smooth pages, and absolutely gorgeous photography. The pages are crisp and vibrant, and the design is elegant and reader-friendly. The makers of this edition had an eye for quality and for readability.

The food is in keeping with the care put into designing this book. I've prepared quite a few of the recipes therein and have had fantastic results - and I'm no gourmet chef. The food is incredible. The only cautions I would give are as follows: (a) it's not an everyday cookbook... some recipes are complex, and some take quite a bit of time and patience to prepare; (b) some of the ingredients are a bit rare, or don't translate well from UK to Canadian terms; and (c) there is no nutritional information accompanying the recipes - but looking at the ingredients suggests an overall moderate to high fat content.

That said, the recipes are more than worth the time and effort. And we all need a little sweet in our diets. You do, however, have to enjoy cooking to fully appreciate this book.

A final disclaimer: this book is ovo-lacto-vegetarian, and uses eggs, milk and cheese in a good number of its recipes.

It is hard to find a book on this Powerful and Ancient Goddess of the Crossroads, the keyholder, who travels at night with her hounds. She is misunderstood, and demonized, but She is a compassionate and loving Goddess, but one you don't disrespect. Get to know her, this book is very helpful, I highly recommend it.

I recommend this book to all who want to know more about and the modern experiences of others with Hekate. The book is refreshing and honest in approach. I enjoyed not reading suppositions on fragments of history or the overly *sweet* impressions of Hekate dancing with fairies. I found the personal write-ups to be about real people, candidly told without frills. With the plethora of 'How-to' books on the market, its nice to have a book that talks from the first person and relates the all too human moments of revelation. Kudos Greg!

Cynthia Wilson,
Temple of Hekate's Torch

While any work with a deity is personal, to read other people's experiences with Hekate is both interesting, and eye opening. If you're a "Hekatite" this book can only reafirm your faith in her, and the amount of respect that she is due.

You begin to undertsand that you are not the only one who goes through certain things with Hekate, that she will teach, and she will punish (If sometimes to teach). I'm sure now I'll get someone telling me that I'm going to go to hell, but this book was an amaizng insight for me.

This book is interesting. Its an interesting concept. The contemporary photographs and artwork presented therein is interesting. The historical introduction is interesting. The essays, written by people who have experience of working with the Goddess Hekate is interesting. The all too sparse section III of this book with practical information, including invocations and recipes, is interesting.

In fact, this book is so interesting that I am at a loss to describe it. The insights provided through the personal essays are priceless. To be let into the personal experiences of people with first hand experience is an honour. With Hekate all the more so. The stories included such as Sue Bowman's life changing experiences following her attending a public ceremony honouring Hekate, the very practical and down to earth advice from Iris, the glimpses into a world unknown to so many who have no access to groups are fantastic.

Personally I feel that this book would benefit both those interested in Hekate, as well as those who have an interest in Paganism, Witchcraft or Wicca. This book has something for everyone.

The snippets of UGA superstars from Trippi, Sinkwich, Dooley and Walker to Debbie Norville and Kim Basinger are worth the price of the book. Any UGA grad/fan would welcome this under the Christmas tree or anytime. Can't wait for the sequel.

I liked it. Yummy stuff. For more SEC Tailgatin' recipes try "A Tailgater's Guide To SEC Football" by Chris Warner. A great book for all die-hard SEC Fans! Visit sectraditions.com.

Just reading this book will make your mouth drool like Uga's on a hot Saturday. Not only is it full of great tailgating recipes and stories, the recipes are all contributed by legendary Dawgs - players, coaches, fans and supporters. There's nothing better than tailgating in Athens before a big game - eating good food, drinking your favorite drink and talking about the Dawgs! This book is a "must have" for every Dawg fan.

Just reading this book will make your mouth drool like Uga's on a hot Saturday. Not only is it full of great tailgating recipes and stories, the recipes are all contributed by legendary Dawgs - players, coaches, fans and supporters. There's nothing better than tailgating in Athens before a big game - eating good food, drinking your favorite drink and talking about the Dawgs! This book is a "must have" for every Dawg fan.

NOTEWORTHY - A Collection of Recipes from the Ravinia Festival.

This cookbook is the culminiation of a three year project undertaken by the Women's Board of the Ravinia Festival Association to benefit Young Artists.

There is over 600 recipes, 46 of which are pictured on 16 full color pages.

Today's Career Woman, short on time and long on taste, will be delighted by the quick gourmet selections. For the Creative Cook whose ultimate pleasure is entertaining at home, this book is a valuable resource. The criteria of excellence has been successfully achieved in this collection of widely appealing recipes that ensure outstanding and delicious results.

THIS IS A LARGE, HIGH QUALITY HARDBACK COOK BOOK.

In 1986 this book retailed for $15.95.

The recipes of Noteworthy have made their way into my family's collection of favorites. I trust this cookbook so much that I make untried dishes on special occasions. Noteworthy has not let me down!

This cookbook is a marvel--it is far and away my favorite cookbook. I turn to it for every event, and it contains all my family's favorite dishes. One note, however, follow the recipies closely! Omitting or changing any ingredient really alters things substantially (I don't like olives and left them out of a dish and it truly sufferred for it. When I made it again, I added the olives and it is now a favorite!) This book is an excellent gift idea.

I own both Noteworthy and Noteworthy II, recipes from the Ravinia festival and I cannot say enough about them. For nearly eight years now, I have used these cookbooks for every family gathering, cocktail party and family meal. My love of cooking was stimulated by the recipes provided in these books which are both easy to follow and delicious. I have not yet found one recipe I didn't enjoy after preparation. Noteworthy is well organized and has sections of great photographs to entice you to select one of it's great dishes. You will dazzle your guests with the wonderful combinations and not feel like you had to try to hard. These books are among my favorite possessions, I'd be lost without them. You'll not be disappointed...ENJOY!