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Eh: OK recipes, but pretty standard fare, all in all
I love once-a-month cooking: LOVE. IT. My freezers (yes, multiple!) are always stuffed with good things because we have insanely busy lives, so I am always on the lookout for good recipes and OAMC resources. This is sadly not it. There are some VERY good things in here - I have been particularly pleased with the recipes for things I would historically have bought a mix for (dried onion soup mix, etc) - but much of it is too reminiscent of things my Grandmother would've cooked and not refelctive of today's heathier diets. Many of the recipes felt like retreads, and I wasn't thrilled with the ways it's organised. But it's a decent resource at a reasonable price for those who are just begining to experiment with OAMC and would like to have a base arsenal. Resource for make ahead dishes If you would like to try bulk cooking for a month(or shorter periods), this provides a significant quantity of information and recipes to get you started. It not only covers main dishes,it also covers appetizers,snacks,breakfast food,and desserts to name several. It gives such a variety that it makes it easier to decide if your own favorite recipes might work well for batch freezer cooking. I first checked it out of the library, and decided it was well worth having my own copy for general reference as well as recipes. Recipes are given in two quantities for those who may wish a larger quantity. There are no pictures, but the type and organization are easy to follow. It does call for more 'processed' ingrendients in several recipes than I would use, but there are many recipes that do not. The biggest downside to any of the make-ahead books I have seen is that they almost completely ignore the biggest time savers of all - the microwave and pressure cooker for cooking and food processor for prepartion. Almost everything is geared to a standard oven, knives, and pots and pans. There is at least a section in this book for crockpots. Great cookbook!! This cookbook is great. The recipes are good...simple, everyday ingredients and not hard to cook. I made 30 meals and so far they have all been good. I even pass on the 10 recipes I tried to some girlfriends and they all ordered the book. This book has simplified dinner time for me. As a full time student and working part time I don't have time to make dinner, but now we are eating home cooked meals 5 days a week! Great Family Friendly Meals!!! My friend and I traded 12 different meals using this cook book and we LOVE IT! They have all been hits! She cooked double batches of 6 recipes and I did the same and then we swapped. I highly reccommend this book for families who want home cooked meals the whole family can enjoy!! We did this before my 3rd kiddo was born and the meals have been a lifesaver! Good recipes I have not tried all the recipes, but the Chicken Black Bean Chili is remarkable. I did add 2 tablespoons Cumin to the original, but it os wonderful both ways. I recommend the book to all who cook ahead of time. Annette Harris | |
