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Minimalist Cooking 2 - 27 More Practical Recipes

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I like this a lot. There is a good bit of useful information at the beginning, particularly for anyone relatively new to cooking. The information about canned tomatoes is something I had not consciously noted, but as soon as I read it, I realized that she was absolutely right. This will be a very helpful tip, I think.

The author's explanations are clear and understandable, and the recipes sound absolutely delicious.

I look through a lot of recipes and cookbooks, but I did find some new tips and suggestions here. I only wish I had the ingredients for the ratatouille on hand, because it sounds luscious and very do-able for me. I also like the fact that these are not slow cooker recipes - my crockpot comes in very handy, but I find there is a difference in a soup or stew prepared on the stovetop or in the oven versus the crock.

The technical quality is excellent, as far as I am concerned. I read this on Kindle for PC rather than my regular Kindle, as I do for most recipe books. It is obvious care has been taken to make the text look nice. I didn't note any errors, typographical or otherwise. The pictures are lovely.

I love Wolfe's blog and her other two books, so I had to get her cookbooks even though, truth be told, I am not much of a cook and don't usually buy cookbooks. However, I am trying to eat more "real food" and eat at home more, so I thought these would be worth a try. They are great for someone like me because they have basic recipes (the first book more than the latter) and not so many that it's overwhelming. Plus, the emphasis on a minimalist kitchen is helpful.

I'm a huge fan of Meg's recipes, having purchased her first cookbook directly from [...] a long time ago. Meg specializes in extremely convenient meals that can be made in one pot and very little time. We have a lot of kids so schedules are tight at best, and these recipes have drastically cut down on time expended on cooking. If I had to pick a favorite recipe, it would be the yellow rice lentil curry, but there are tons of soups and stews in this book that will keep your family happy for a long time. I plan on rotating between several of them for a month or two until I have them down pat (they are really well explained, so it won't take long) and then switch over to some others and repeat the process.

I honestly think that this book is worth quite a bit more than the asking price, especially considering how much time it has saved me. I'm definitely a fan for life!