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The Brown Bag Lunch: A Collection of Recipes and Tips for the Perfect Portable Lunch

Susan Epstein

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Good advice on planning and packaging, as well as recipes 4 out of 5 stars.
19 of 21 people found this review helpful.

The book is full of lunch recipes that are appetizing, as well as portable and easy to prepare. Epstein lists sandwiches and salads that sound like something you would buy at a gourmet takeout place (i.e., a grilled vegetable and goat cheese sandwich). She also provides practical advice on how to shop and plan so that you have the ingredients for a tasty sandwich on hand.

All the recipes come with suggestions for accompaniments, substitutions and packaging (i.e., how to make sure your beautiful lunch is still beautiful when you go to eat it).

I am inspired.

Great lunch and picnic recipes 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great selection of recipes, covering everything from soups & salads to kids lunches and recipes for microwave cooking, if you have one available. Fantastic ideas for anyone who wants to save some money on work/school lunches and enjoy their lunch!

Editorial Review:

Offers ideas for affordable, easy-to-make, alternative meals for people who eat lunch away from home, with recipes for breads, soups, sandwiches, low-calorie dishes, desserts, salads, dressings, and more.

The Book of Breakfasts and Brunches (Book of...)

Kerenza Harries

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great introduction. 4 out of 5 stars.
16 of 16 people found this review helpful.

In its roughly 50 parts, all written by experienced cooks and cook book writers, HP Books' "The Book of ... Cooking" series takes you to the cuisines of various regions of the U.S. and around the world; all in easy to follow, well-explained recipes.

This installment, the Book of Breakfasts and Brunches, presents recipe suggestions for all major variations on the day's first meal, from family breakfasts to party brunches, drinks and entire menu suggestions. Individual sections are dedicated to special occasion breakfasts, healthy breakfasts, informal brunches and summer brunches. Classics such as the good old BLT, assorted rolls, muffins, waffles, eggs and omelets, berry compote, brioche, ham and cheese croissants, corn fritters, croque monsieur, potato skins, gazpacho, hash browns, hot chocolate, peach melba hearts, blinis, roesti, salami and melon, savarin, shrimp toasts, Spanish omelet, spiced orange tea and punch appear next to unique dishes such as grilled citrus cocktail, lemon shrimp, oat-cream mousse, peach creme brulee, sausage and apple braid, trout rolls and watermelon and apple slush.

From apple-cinnamon toasts to winter compote and zabaglione baked apples, this collection of recipes is a great introduction to the endless possibilities of starting the day with a good meal - and at a relative bargain price, to boot.

Also recommended:
Around the World Cookbook
Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home: Fast and Easy Recipes for Any Day
Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant: Ethnic and Regional Recipes from the Cooks at the Legendary Restaurant (Cookery)
Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World
On Cooking: A Textbook of Culinary Fundamentals (4th Edition) Textbook only
Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006

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Whether you're interested in an elaborate brunch or a quick, healthy b reakfast for on-the-go eaters, here is a collection of recipes that will make the day's first meal a delicious success. Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions lead you step-by-step through each recipe. (HP Books)

A Proper Tea: An English Collection of Recipes

Joanna Isles

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A Proper Tea 5 out of 5 stars.
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A Proper Tea records the ceremony of English afternoon tea with delicious recipes and enchnting watercolors. There are teas for many occasions - for the drawing room, the nursery and the farmhouse kitchen, for a children's party, a garden party and a tea dance, and many more.

A menu is given for each tea, including in all over 50 recipes. These are taken from traditional cottage and country house teas; some are drawn from colonial British cuisine and some are maodern variations. The food is shown served on fine examples of authentic china, from Crown Derby and Coalport to Clarice Cliff, and the text describes the history and etiquette attached to each form of this unique repast.

This captivating book, best savoured with a cup of tea in hand, revives the flavours and customs of a civilized, fast-vanishing world.
--- form book's dustjacket

Thyme and the River Too: Brunches, Lunches, Picnic

Sharon Van Loan

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More recipes from southern Oregon's celebrated Steamboat Inn.

Red Hats, Purple Shoes & Afternoon Teas

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

You don't have to be a Red Hatter to enjoy this book! 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I purchased this book for my twin sister's 50th birthday.It is full of wonderful recipes, ideas and things to make your tea time very special. The recipes are fabulous and well worth it, they are tasty and easy to prepare. The book is a great gift for any of your friends , pink or red hat or no hat!
It is a small size but very clear print to read and just a fun gift to give or GET! She and I both enjoy it.

The Red Hat ladies have another winner 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This little sprial bound cookbook is full of interesting recipes. Billed as fare for an afternoon tea, many are easily converted to serve your family regular sandwiches, dips and desserts.The instructions are clear . The only difficulty is that they don't specify the quantity a recipe makes.

Editorial Review:

A recipe book for when Red Hatters gather for afternoon teas. There are many choices of finger sandwiches, cookies and scones, luscious desserts and even cocktails when deciding on a menu. A few favorites include Fudge Mint Petits Fours, Lemon Chewy Crips, Crab Salad Sandwiches, Almond Thumbprint Cookies, Tiny Pecan Tarts and Bikini Martinis.

The Brown Bag Lunch Cookbook (Cookbooks)

Miriam Jacobs

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Simple Recipes Practical Advice 5 out of 5 stars.
52 of 52 people found this review helpful.

I just got this book and ended up reading it cover to cover which I typically don't do for a cookbook! It just has so many good sounding, healthy looking, easy prep recipes for my family. She uses whole wheat flour and trys to cut down on white sugar but does not use ingredients that are hard to find.
My three little boys loved the honey mustard chicken and it was so easy that my husband who doesn't venture beyond making pb&j or cereal made it. Today I am having the leftovers with sprouts and hummus in pita. I think this is a good book for busy people interested in eating healthier not just at lunch but all the time. There are good ideas on how to recycling the odd amounts of leftover veggies and rice or pasta from dinner into great lunches.

Editorial Review:

This is the cookbook for working people looking for a lunchtime alternative to the snack machine or the fast food down the street. These are interesting and satisfying recipes for good lunches that promote afternoon energy and won't put on unwanted pounds. More than a hundred great choices for healthy lunches in today's fast-paced work environment.

Waffles (A Nitty Gritty Cookbook)

Donna R. German

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Donna Rathmell German Never Fails to Deliver! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I recently got a waffle iron, but the recipe included with the appliance was disappointing to say the least. I borrowed this book from the library because I have been very pleased with German's bread machine books and thought I would test some of the recipes to see if the book was worth adding to my collection. I shouldn't have worried! I could have bought it outright and saved myself a little time! We have tried the Sweet Butter Waffles (they are as heavenly as they sound) and the Peanut Butter Waffles (also very yummy and popular with the kids as well). In addition to the fabulous recipes, German also gives detailed information on waffle making in general (how much batter to use, how to tell when the waffle is done, etc.) and how to adapt recipes if you want to make pancakes instead. She even gives you "permission" to just mix everything together at once if you don't want to take the time to separate the egg (and I can tell you from personal experience, the results are just as delicious!) If you love waffles, or if you've always wanted to make them but were too chicken to try, this is the book for you!

Smart Breakfasts: 101 Delicious, Healthy Ways to Start the Day (Newmarket Jane Kinderlehrer Smart Food Series)

Jane Kinderlehrer

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Great delicious & nutritious recipes 5 out of 5 stars.
13 of 14 people found this review helpful.

This is an excellent book for those who are seeking both a delicious & nutritious breakfast. Since trying these recipes, I feel better & have more energy throughout the day. Most meals are easy to make, but some require exotic ingredients.

The author starts out by discussing proper nutrition & some of the ingredients used. The recipes follow including cereals, eggs, breads, pancakes, toppings, soups & drinks. Elegant & kid pleasing meals are also included.

There are even special chapters focusing on heart healthy & lean hi-energy meals, as well recipes for those with allergies. Some of my favorites include Rhode Island jonnnycakes & orange spice popcorn waffles.

My kids love the breakfast cake & milkshakes. My only complaint is some of the recipes are not low-fat. Quite a few have over 7 grams of fat, & others contain up to 19 grams of fat per serving.

Sunset Breakfast and Brunch Cookbook

Sunset

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Tea Time Entertaining: A Collection of Tea Themes & Recipes

Dolores Snyder

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My Favorite Tea Party Resource! I love this book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a beautiful book. Beautifully photographed, it begins with a sturdy history of tea. It quickly covers everything you need to know from basic definitions to perfect brewing guides. Then to the good stuff! The menus and recipes are mouth-watering and make you want to put the kettle on immediately. I love the personal stories Delores Snyder includes about where the recipe came from, where she was when she first sampled the confection, or which chef traded the recipe for one of hers. At first I assumed she was tea enthusiast with some bright ideas, then I turned to the back flap. This is a lady who knows her stuff! She opened The Gourmet Cookery School in Dallas in 1976, directed a food and wine tour to France for Neiman Marcus and is a founding member of the James Beard society. I can't say enough good things about it. It's exactly the themed tea resource I was looking for.

My favorite tea time book ! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I received the book from Amazon yesterday and was immediately captivated by the cover and decided to spend my evening to read it through.
Boy, this wonderful book describes the history of tea, how tea was introduced to other countries, personal stories from Dolores Snyder and many themed tea parties with lovely photographs and mouth watering menus. This is what I'm looking for in a tea book, and I've found it !