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Title: Desperation Dinners! by Beverly Mills, Alicia Ross ISBN: 0-7611-0481-X Publisher: Workman Publishing Pub. Date: 01 October, 1997 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.67 (64 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Surprising and creative . . .
Comment: I admit that I was skeptical when I purchased this book. I was expecting yet another book full of "canned" recipes -- you know the type: a can of this, a can of that, few fresh ingredients. Boy, was *I* surprised!
While the book does take advantage of convenience foods -- pre-chopped veggies, frozen chopped onions, etc. -- it uses mostly fresh vegetables, meats, and readily available herbs, spices, and condiments. I've made several recipes from this book and haven't had a problem yet. My first was the cream of wild mushroom soup -- a heavenly silky concoction made with several varieties of mushrooms that reminded me a soup I'd eaten in an excellent Swedish restaurant some years ago. Outstanding!
And the authors are true to their word -- if you follow the directions, you'll complete each dish in 20 minutes or less. You'll keep busy for those 20 minutes, but you WILL finish. Each recipe is marked to let you know if you need to pre-heat the oven, boil water, etc. -- which aren't usually included in the 20 minutes.
As a cookbook collector, I purchased Desperation Dinners as another example of "quick and easy" cuisine. It's now on my "most used" shelf!
Rating: 5
Summary: A winner for busy people
Comment: I'm late to this cookbook, as it's been out for some time. I think I was put off by the "Desperation" in the title--desperation and food together does not appeal. Title aside, this is a wonderful cookbook that IS quick. It's a security blanket for me--to have a cookbook with decent meals that I can prepare in 20 mins or so. I use fresh ginger, garlic, etc. instead of the bottled they suggest, but I think it's worth it in taste and it doesn't take much extra time for me. Recipes I have enjoyed include Jamaican macaroni, Deceptively simple fish, Real-life lasagna, pepperonata with sausage, BBQ shrimp on spicy rice, and the black bean soup. My life is not so rushed that I would ever resort to using canned chicken in a recipe (there aren't many of these, and you can always substitute). I'd also recommend going for low-salt varieties of canned tomatoes, for example, as a can of diced tomatoes and a can of chicken broth can really ratchet up the salt content of some of these recipes. Highly recommended for those who enjoy having a nice meal, but are short on time. I use this cookbook all the time, and I have a shelf full of cookbooks. It's a winner.
Rating: 5
Summary: Greatest cookbook ever
Comment: This cookbook has changed my life! Instead of feeling desparate each night when wondering what to eat for dinner and settling for saltine crackers, I can plan easy and quick meals. These recipes keep the list of ingredients manageable and are designed for lots of freezer/pantry items that you can keep around to increase your flexibility. I have stopped going to the store every day and am eating better and cheaper than ever. My husband enjoys the variety and I am able to plan a week's worth of meals that are nutritious and delicious!
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Title: Desperation Entertaining! by Beverly Mills, Alicia Ross ISBN: 0761118152 Publisher: Workman Publishing Pub. Date: 01 May, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Weeknight Survival Cookbook : How to Make Healthy Meals in 10 Minutes by Dena Irwin ISBN: 0471347132 Publisher: Wiley Pub. Date: 04 December, 1998 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Better Than Take-Out (& Faster, Too) by Pamela Marx, Matthew D. Wittmer ISBN: 1930085028 Publisher: Perspective Publishing Pub. Date: 01 September, 2001 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Beyond Macaroni and Cheese by Mary Beth Lagerborg, Karen J. Parks ISBN: 0310219787 Publisher: Zondervan Publishing Company Pub. Date: 01 August, 1998 List Price(USD): $14.99 |
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Title: Quick Meals for Healthy Kids and Busy Parents : Wholesome Family Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less From Three Leading Child Nutrition Experts by Sandra K. Nissenberg, Margaret L. Bogle, Audrey C. Wright ISBN: 0471346985 Publisher: Wiley Pub. Date: 06 August, 1995 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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