Cottage Life's Summer Weekend Cookbook: Recipes, Tips and Entertaining Ideas (Cottage Life Books) [Paperback]

Jane Rodmell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cottage Life Books | Publication Date: April 1, 1997

Summertime ... and the cooking is easy -- with this collection of more than 200 mouthwatering recipes. Whether you spend your weekends in the country or in the city, at the lake, beach, or simply relaxing at home, Cottage Life's Summer Weekend Cookbook will help to make entertaining family and friends a snap.

Along with the easy-to-prepare recipes, the book is packed with tips and menu suggestions. You'll find ideas for feeding a crowd without fuss; make-ahead hints so you don't have to spend weekend time in the kitchen; and subsitution tricks for when you discover you're out of an ingredient.

This book will allow you to create impressive meals -- and still enjoy the weekend.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Indispensible. -- Kathleen Hickey, The National Post, May 18, 2000

Dust off the grill. Check your cupboards. Plan a get-together so you can try some of these great recipes. Jane Rodmell has the list of staples ready for you, as well as menu ideas and tips for easy preparing and storing. From appetizers, salads, side dishes, main make- aheads, soups, sandwiches, breakfast, brunch and desserts, there are many choices to pick from. Her strategy planning and division of labor with this cookbook will make that next family get-together a breeze. Worried about a large crowd? Never mind, this book will help you keep on target for an enjoyable meal without a disaster. Just off in the camper or to the cabin for a short stay? This book will help you gather the things you need for easy quick meal preparation. A valuable cookbook for everyone who cooks. The men in the family will like it as well as the women. Sending someone to college, got a shower or wedding gift to buy? This book is ideal. -- From Independent Publisher

About the Author

Jane Rodmell has worked as a food columnist, recipe developer, and food researcher for more than 20 years. She is part-owner of All the Best Fine Foods, a specialty food store and catering service in Toronto that is acclaimed for its great-tasting food prepared using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Jane knows how and what busy people on the go like to eat these days -- and all her recipes reflect that.

Jane recently published Cottage Life's More Summer Weekend Cookbook, and she has coauthored three other cookbooks. Jane Rodmell is the food columnist for Cottage Life magazine.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Cottage Life Books (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0969692226
• ISBN-13: 978-0969692225
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,794,858 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great so far!, September 7, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Cottage Life's Summer Weekend Cookbook: Recipes, Tips and Entertaining Ideas (Cottage Life Books) (Paperback)

This book starred at our beach house this summer. Although I've only made two recipes so far, others have also cooked from it with great success. The recipes are simple and the ingredients are often on the shelf or easily found. at the local grocery. Many recipes are reminicent of comfort foods and camping trips, but current ingredients are used as well. Good organization, nice recommended menus, clear instructions, a pleasant read. I jotted down five recipes to tide me over until I could get home to order the book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great all year long!, January 14, 2010

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KarinKay (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cottage Life's Summer Weekend Cookbook: Recipes, Tips and Entertaining Ideas (Cottage Life Books) (Paperback)

I love, love, love this cookbook. Out of over 200 cookbooks in my home this is the one I turn to for everyday food AND entertaining over and over again. The jambalaya is so good. The artichoke dip is wonderful and easy. There are extra tips and suggestions on every page that are inspiration for making the recipes your own. If I could only own one cookbook - without a doubt this would be it. I had a little party this week and wanted finger food. The couscous looked great so I put it in halved baby tomatoes and it was so yummy. I have had this book for many years and never even noticed that recipe before. Thank you Jane Rodmell your book inspires me every time I open it.