Nothing instills a sense of familial well-being better than a meal prepared and eaten together at home. But today’s busy lifestyles, coupled with more and better options from the take-out department, have made the family dinner nearly a thing of the past. Cooking Dinner is a rescue plan for this endangered tradition. Written by two mothers with a passion for Italian cooking, it features delicious recipes that don’t take all day to prepare. These family-tested, easy-to-follow recipes build a sense of confidence in beginning cooks, yet are packed with wonderful flavors that delight even the most discriminating palate. “Helping hands” suggestions in each recipe show which tasks are suitable for children. Packed with handy kitchen secrets, shopping lists, helpful menu planning strategies, and stunning photos, this interactive cooking workbook makes it easy for parents to once again cook and eat with their families.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Can't wait to cook,
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This is a wonderful cookbook! My husband just bought this for me and I can't wait to make them all. In addition to recipes, many pages have an area called "Did You Know" (which gives info on Italian cooking or history of the dish), "Helping Hands" (how your kids can help in the cooking process) and a Kitchen Tip.
The recipes are very straight forward and the photographs are beautiful (I find it helpful to see what the dish is supposed to look like). The Nonna's Secrets (which means Grandma's secrets in Italian) chapter gives lots of useful information such as how to get more juice out of an orange (put them in warm water before squeezing) or how to ripen an avocado quickly (store the avocado in a paper bag with an apple). Finally you get tear-out lists to take to the store so you can plan meals for the entire week. This cookbook/handbook would make a great gift for anyone who enjoys cooking. I highly recommend it!
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good easy Italian cookbook,
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I bought this cookbook on the recommendation of a friend. The recipes are easy to follow, and most of them are "rather good," but some of them are not as tasty as the previews make them sound. I've fallen back to the Betty Crocker cookbook for my basics after these have turned out "just OK."
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This is the best collection of recipes ever. Wonderful flavors, fresh seasonal ingredients, and simple quick preparation. My friends and family are especially impressed with the many vegetable suggestions and "pink" sauce is the new staple in my refrigerator. This is THE hot girlfriend birthday gift this year!
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