Seasoned with Love: From My Family to Yours (Paperback)

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Seasoned with Love from Valerie Barber’s Family to Yours


These savory, down-to-earth meals are at the heart of some of Valerie Barber’s fondest memories of sharing wonderful food, laughter and conversation with her loved ones. Many of the recipes have been passed down through the generations.

They are simple, delicious recipes that are geared toward family meals. From retro appetizers like deviled eggs through main dishes, sides, and desserts, there is something here for everyone. Seafood lovers will devour the Deep Fried Soft Shell Crab and Lobster Tails Stuffed with Crabmeat. For those with a sweet tooth, Valerie’s Rum Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies are simply the best! For lunch or dinner there are classics such as Hamburgers, Meatloaf and Pot Roast. For the more adventurous cook there is Curried Chicken or Roasted Leg of Lamb

About the Author

Born in the 1950s, Valerie Barber has lived in New York, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. In each place she has picked up pieces of the local culture to infuse into her homemade dishes. The result is a compilation of recipes that even the novice cook can recreate deliciously!

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Outskirts Press (June 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1598002856
• ISBN-13: 978-1598002850
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,980,191 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Chicken!!, March 1, 2008

By	Cookie (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

For years I've collected cookbooks for a hobby, so my husband gave me a copy of "Seasoned with Love" for a Christmas gift. Recently I retired so I've begun to spend more time being creative in the kitchen. I tried the Pan Fried Chicken Breast (page 93) and it was a smash hit at the dinner table!! The chicken turned out crispy, yet flavorful and juicy. My family loved it! The recipe was quick, easy and healthy. After this, I started flipping through the book and noticed something that I don't see in a lot of my other books. In addition to listing the ingredients, this author also lists all of the cooking utensils needed to complete the recipe. I personally found that to be very helpful. This one is a keeper!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious and Practical Meals for Beginners and Experts Alike!, August 12, 2007

By	Taryn A. B. (Maryland, USA) - See all my reviews

Perhaps the greatest thing about this cookbook is that the recipes are completely uncomplicated. Dishes that I had previously thought were only available in restaurants are now instantly accessible to me! I have a really hectic schedule and generally don't have time to spend hours preparing meals; this cookbook has given me a quick, reliable way to prepare good food for the whole family. The seafood section is especially notable, with the Salmon and Shrimp Sauce recipe being my favorite. Yes, the price is a bit much, but I'd rather spend the money on one good cookbook with tons of recipes that I'll use, than on five or six separate cookbooks with only a few usable recipes each.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Seasoned with the Best, August 25, 2006

By	baebae (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

I Can't wait to start cooking some of these delicious scrumptions receipes. Some of my friends have tried several receipes and they can't wait for me to cook them.