books: comfort food

books: comfort food

books:

Comfort food

Comfort Food: Rachael Ray Top 30 30-Minute Meals

Rachael Ray

Lake Isle Press, 2005

great little book
I really like this great little book. I have already tried out four of the recipes and they are simple and quite delicious. Rachael truly does deliver a 30 minute meal. The Shepherd's pie took a little longer, but was really worth it. I have since bought several other ...

Comfort Food

Kate Jacobs

Putnam Adult, 2008

Well written, but flawed
I read this Author's previous book, The Friday Night Knitting Club, and I was not as enamored with this one, but I still had an enjoyable time reading the book. My problem was that it read as if the author is just waiting for a film option (I can see it now, Diane Lane ...

EatingWell's Comfort Foods Made Healthy: The Classic Makeovers Cookbook

Jessie Price, The Editors of EatingWell

Countryman, 2008

airehead
Everything in this book sounds delicious! I have followed Eating Well for a long time, and they always print easy and interesting recipes. This book is a keeper.

The Comfort Table

Katie Lee Joel

Simon Spotlight Entertainment, 2008

awesome!!!
What a simple but delicious cookbook! I've got TONS of cookbooks but this is one of my favorites ever. I can't wait to make more. Fiesta wontons are delish. Highly recommend.

The Ski House Cookbook: Warm Winter Dishes for Cold Weather Fun

Tina Anderson, Sarah Pinneo

Clarkson Potter, 2007

The best cookbook EVER!
I have a whole bookcase full of cookbooks, in case someday I suddenly turn into a cook. The ONLY cookbook I use on a regular basis is this one. This book enables someone with very little skill in the kitchen to whip out a fantastic meal that A) tastes great, B) looks ...

The Gourmet Slow Cooker: Volume II, Regional Comfort-Food Classics

Lynn Alley

Ten Speed Press, 2006

Inspiring!
Using the recipes in this book has inspired me to get back into cooking. We especially love the Posole recipe, which updates a traditional recipe with new touches. The New England Brown Bread recipe is so good that it beats my grandmother's Down East Yankee recipe... ...

Comfort Me with Apples: More Adventures at the Table

Ruth Reichl

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2002

I was truly Comforted by this book!
The Truth: I'm a Girl, I'm Smart and I Know EverythingAs a positive psychologist who focuses on women and girls in my own books, my latest being The Truth, the diary of a 10-11 year old girl who is struggling to grow-up and yet stay true to herself, I have to say I ...

The Big Book of Soups and Stews: 262 Recipes for Serious Comfort Food

Maryana Vollstedt

Chronicle Books, 2001

Clear, concise and tasty...
I have slightly above-average cooking skills, and must employ them at least 5 nights a week for my 6'4" husband and 9 year old daughter who both eat like they have hollow legs. This book is extremely easy to use, which is essential for my time-strapped evenings. ...

Christmas with Paula Deen: Recipes and Stories from My Favorite Holiday

Paula Deen

Simon & Schuster, 2007

Good and Down to Earth
I love the Southern influence, and the stories, and the humor in this book. The recipes remind me of learning to cook beside my mother in a cramped and noisy kitchen. This brought back fond memories and several recipes that were very familiar from my upbringing but ...

The Gluten-Free Gourmet Cooks Comfort Foods: Creating Old Favorites with the New Flours

Bette Hagman

Holt Paperbacks, 2005

Great book for winter cooking!
I love this book. Really, I do. While some of the recipes are a little.. unnecessary.. the ones that I use are absolute gems. Mac and Cheese, Pot Pie, Biscuits and Gravy (my favorite!) Poor Man's Pie, Quinoa cookies, condensed soup recipes!!! This book gets a lot of ...

Cold-Weather Cooking

Sarah Leah Chase

Workman Publishing Company, 1990

My favorite cookbook, hands down.
I love this book. I've been into cooking since I was about 5 and I own over 4,000 cookbooks, but this one is definitely my fav. I bought it in December 1990 and at this point, have cooked nearly every recipe in the book. They are all fabulous. I have never had one ...

Hot Chocolate: 50 Heavenly Cups of Comfort

Fred Thompson

Harvard Common Press, 2006

A Luscious Gift
This book is fantastic. The writing is great and the photos make your mouth water. I am especially excited about the mixes. I have tried them and they are delicious. I plan to make them for Christmas gifts. Use the presentations in the book and you will have a ...

Emeril's Potluck: Comfort Food with a Kicked-Up Attitude

Emeril Lagasse

William Morrow Cookbooks, 2004

This is his best cookbook.
I own several Emeril cookbooks and most of them are so complicated they are not reproducible at home. This is not the case with Potluck. I have made several recipes from this book and they turned out great and got rave reviews. The Spinach Enchiladas were declared ...

The Big Book of Breakfast: Serious Comfort Food for Any Time of the Day

Maryana Vollstedt

Chronicle Books, 2002

love this cookbook!
I do wish this book had pictures, however, the recipes are good enough to sell the book on their own without them. This is my second cookbook by this author and its the favorite of the 2. At least 90% of the recipes I can't wait to try, the other 10% I won't only ...

Comfort Foods: Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals

Rachael Ray

Lake Isle Press, 2001

Zesty Warmth for Winter and Days When You Need Perking Up!
I come from the school of thaw it, zap it, and throw some fresh herbs and spices on top. That's how I usually create a meal in 5-10 minutes. Let's face it; I'm impatient when it comes to cooking. But on certain days, I fondly recall comfort foods that just hit the ...