****** - Verified Buyer
4.5
This incredible cookbook has so much to offer, I don't know where to begin! For starters: there are over 300 mouth-watering recipes; over 100 stunning photos; dozens of kitchen tips; heartwarming stories; and much more. Everyday Ingredients can be used, which is another plus-sign. The inspiring stories are from women, who live a country life. The recipes remind me of Amish cooking that I've had the pleasure of tasting in the past. This cookbook includes: Morning Meals; Finger Foods; Soups & Sandwiches; Side Dishes and Salads; Everyday Cooking; Sunday Dinners; Gatherings;and Sweet Treats. In addition, There is a Special Putting By Chapter on Homemade Jams; Jellies; Pickles;Sauces and Salsas. Just looking at the colorful photos of prepared dishes, makes you think about the tantalizing aroma of some of these delicious recipes. We made the BAKED EGGS WITH CHEDDAR AND BACON, since Breakfast is my favorite. This recipe was very easy to prepare, and so delicious, I will make it again-and-again.This exciting cookbook also includes mouth-watering Appetizers, such as the CURRIED CHICKEN BALLS APPETIZER, which looks like a sensation, from the stunning photo. We are going to make several of the Salads, since we crave light dishes in this extreme summer heat in AZ. We are going to try the CRANBERRY SWEET POTATO BAKE next, and I will leave Updates with new recipes we try. The Breakfast recipes are amazing, and every recipe includes a space for your own notes, in addition to prep time, bake time and number of servings. We are anxious to try the Desserts as several mouth-watering recipes are offered. I will indeed be gifting this cookbook to family and friends on special occasions. Inspiring, delightful,and extremely useful. Highly recommended!
