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dawnygirl25
Growing up soo fast..
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Dawn
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need an EASY recipe cookbook recommendation
My sister is getting married and is very new to cooking. she is easily overwhelmed in the kitchen. Id like to get her a cook book filled with very easy to follow, simple recipes..any ideas? TIA
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Posted 11/15/09 8:51 PM  |
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shopaholic07
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Re: need an EASY recipe cookbook recommendation
I think Rachel Ray's cookbooks are pretty easy to follow! I have the 365: No Repeats! Tons of recipes!
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| Posted 11/15/09 9:45 PM |
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mathteach
Roll Tide!
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Christine
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Re: need an EASY recipe cookbook recommendation
The Better Homes and Gardens classic. It has lots of tips on how to roast meat, etc.. and basic recipes like pancakes.
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| Posted 11/15/09 9:46 PM |
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TheWhiteRabbit
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Re: need an EASY recipe cookbook recommendation
Posted by mathteach
The Better Homes and Gardens classic. It has lots of tips on how to roast meat, etc.. and basic recipes like pancakes.
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ITA! It is a cookbook to cook all the basics. I am a pretty 'advanced' cook yet I still use this... and so did my mom & grandmother.
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| Posted 11/16/09 9:38 AM |
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montimom
LIF Toddler
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Misha
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Re: need an EASY recipe cookbook recommendation
One of my standby for just about everything is Mark Bittman's How To Cook Everything.
How To Cook Everything
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| Posted 11/17/09 10:34 AM |
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SnickNNick
In our new house!!
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Nicole
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Re: need an EASY recipe cookbook recommendation
Posted by montimom
One of my standby for just about everything is Mark Bittman's How To Cook Everything.
How To Cook Everything
I have this and it is great but might be overwhelming to a new cook as it's huge and doesn't have glossy pictures. It is great though b/c you can look up ANYTHING and find out how to do it!
I also have the BHG one above (actually it's DH's) and I would definitely recommend that one for a new cook--very accessible!
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| Posted 11/17/09 11:21 AM |
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DaniJude
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Danielle
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Re: need an EASY recipe cookbook recommendation
Barilla.com has some great recipes that you can print out on these cute cards and make a small flip cookbook for her. I would get her Ray's 30 minute meals and a few others as well but this little easy cookbook from Barilla is a nice add-on. It is SO easy and the recipes are delicious. Simple ingredients but tasty.
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| Posted 11/17/09 3:12 PM |
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ml110
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Re: need an EASY recipe cookbook recommendation
i like rachel ray's "30 minute meals".... we have both of them, and the recipes are easy and so good! they really get you thinking " hey! i can do this cooking thing!
i also get her magazine, too- its nice to see some new recipes once a month, and it keeps you excited to keep cooking and trying new stuff.
also, the red and white checkered one that other people posted is a great basic one, too.
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| Posted 11/17/09 7:44 PM |
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dawnygirl25
Growing up soo fast..
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Dawn
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Re: need an EASY recipe cookbook recommendation
Thank you so much for the ideas ladies!
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| Posted 11/17/09 8:31 PM |
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jilliebean
LIF Infant
Member since 2/09 79 total posts
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Jill
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Re: need an EASY recipe cookbook recommendation
I don't know if you'd think this is too silly or not, but it's a beginner cookbook aimed at college students, so it teaches about basic things, gives inexpensive shopping trips, and also gives directions for using more common appliances since you may not have the works as a new cook! I've had it for years and still rely on it for my potato salad recipe among other things.
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Also, ITA with the Better Homes book, I've constantly referenced that for learning different cuts of meat, etc. 
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| Posted 11/17/09 10:27 PM |
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Re: need an EASY recipe cookbook recommendation
A Man A Can A Plan
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| Posted 11/17/09 11:08 PM |
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