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Basic Cookbooks
These are the cookbooks filled with basic recipes, although sometimes they offer sophisticated versions of old favorites. These books have the casseroles your grandma made and recipes for scripture cake. They're usually complilation cookbooks. If you're looking for some recipes to make with what you have on the shelves right now, check out these.
These are the Basic cookbooks currently reviewed:
Not Just BeansMeals and Memories: How to Create Keepsake Cookbooks
Landmark Entertaining
Dining in the Smoky Mountain Mist
Generations: A Tradition of Timeless Recipes
For Goodness Taste
Candlelight Celebrations
Atlanta Cooknotes
Recipes to Warm the Heart
Kitchen Traditions - The Lions Clubs Cookbook
Not Just Beans
by Tawra Jean Kellam
published in 1999
$14.95
http://www.notjustbeans.com
Family cookbooks are nothing new. We’ve all seen more than one or two. But “Not Just Beans” is far better than the average family cookbook.
Kellam has combined 50 years worth of frugal family favorites into this one hefty book. She dedicates the book to her mom Jill Cooper, who she describes as “one of the great tightwads of the world.” Stretching the food budget was necessary to raise two teenagers alone on an income of $500 a month, and Kellam took her mother’s ideas and compiled them into this book.
There’s something here for everyone. These are not fancy recipes that will wow your friends with their elaborate preparation and unusual ingredients, but they are great recipes that you’ll actually be able to cook in your own kitchen without the help of a sous chef. And your friends and family will be more impressed in the long run that you’re consistently able to prepare great meals with what you can get at the local grocery.
review posted 27 May 2000
I have always been interested in genealogy and family traditions, as well as cookbooks, so I have often encouraged people to compile their family recipes into a book. But, what often happens is that they get the recipes but forget to add the family stories that make those recipes special to them. Steligo’s book continually reminds people not to forget this all-important step. She also has practical advice on how to gather recipes, standardize formats and organize recipes. Using her book as a guide, you won’t get so bogged down in these details that you forget to add in the joy of family memories.
This book is a necessity for anyone tackling a project like this. She has tons of tips and techniques as well as sources for various items.
Review posted 13 June 1999
The Junior League of Abilene published "Landmark Entertaining" with some great ideas for menus and for dishes you'd expect in Texas. The first part of the book is devoted to local landmarks and includes some menus. Throughout the book you'll find recipes from previous Abilene cookbooks noted with a special symbol. You'll find plenty to please in the beautiful hard cover book.
To see a photo of the book or order a copy visit the Favorite Recipes Press web page at http://www.favoriterecipespress.com.
Review posted 29 August 1998
The Knoxville Junior League published "Dining in the Smoky Mountain Mist" in 1995 to celebrate their 75th anniversary. This is a beautifully done book with a few choice photographs used repeatedly to emphasize the beauty of the Knoxville area. A number of local restaurants contributed recipes to the book and they are all in one section near the back so you can sample the best the area has to offer. Brunch to tailgating is covered. Proceeds go to the Junior League's projects which focus on children and families at risk.
To see a photo of the book or order a copy visit the Favorite Recipes Press web page at http://www.favoriterecipespress.com.
Review posted 29 August 1998
"Generations: A Tradition of Timeless Recipes" is from the Junior League of Rockford. The photographs on each chapter divider page feature a color food vignette combined with a black and white historical photograph or clipping or some sort. This is a lovely way to carry the theme of generations throughout the book.
Each divider also has a great food quote, some of which I had never heard. I think my favorite is credited to Lionel Pollane: "Bread deals with living things, with giving life, with growth, with the seed, the grain that nurtures." A close runner-up would be the one on the dessert section which is an Old Russian Proverb that says, "A house is beautiful not because of its wall, but because of its cakes." Even the name of the book came from a quote by Norman Douglas: "The true cook holds in his palm the happiness of mankind, the welfare of generations yet unborn."
The recipes are a mix of traditional and new combinations. Apple soup shares space with beef brisket. One thing is for sure - you'll find something appealing to put on the table.
To see a photo of the book or order a copy visit the Favorite Recipes Press web page at http://www.favoriterecipespress.com.
Review posted 29 August 1998
"For Goodness Taste" from the Junior League of Rochester is the result of three years worth of effort by their cookbook committee and it shows. This is an excellent assortment of recipes. Even living in small-town Kansas, I could easily locate 98% of the ingredients called for, and yet they have offered a number of recipes with nice twists on traditional favorites. I was particularly impressed with the variety of bread recipes offered. Lots of the 400 recipes in this book could easily be made perfect for a family dinner or dressed up for company. Very nicely done!
To see a photo of the book or order a copy visit the Favorite Recipes Press web page at http://www.favoriterecipespress.com.
Review posted 29 August 1998
"Candlelight Celebrations" has a sense of freshness about it. Published by St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Huntsville, Alabama, the book uses the theme of light. The introduction says, "Light is a great theme of all Christianity. We light candles, as a symbol of hope, joy and beauty..." Each chapter beings with a selection from the Book of Common Prayer. Recipes for Shepherd's Bread, Tennessee Stack Cake and Barbecue sauce pay homage to their southern roots while leaving room for new ideas. Proceeds from the book will be used in outreach ministries of the church, both on the local level and in Honduras.
To see a photo of the book or order a copy visit the Favorite Recipes Press web page at http://www.favoriterecipespress.com.
Review posted 29 August 1998
Chapter dividers are beautifully done with paintings of the Atlanta area. This, combined with the wide variety of dishes represented, captures a little bit of Atlanta. Southern hospitality practically rises from each page.
If you can't find a copy locally, order it directly from the above address. The cost is $19.95 plus $2.50 shipping and handling. If you're in Georgia you'll need to add 6% sales tax. Enjoy!
Find more information about this and other cookbooks at Favorite Recipes Press.
Review posted 28 February 1998.
Meals and Memories: How to Create Keepsake Cookbooks
By Kathy Steligo
I’ve been reviewing cookbooks for almost 10 years now, and I’ve seen some great ones and some not-so-great ones. Something I’ve wished for many, many times has come to pass. Kathy Steligo has written a practical, easy-to-follow, book instructing people how to make their family’s precious recipes and memories into a cookbook that can be treasured for years to come.
Carlo Press
PO Box 7080
San Carlos CA 94070-7080
$18.95
http://www.carlopress.com/books
Landmark Entertaining
by Junior League of Abilene
published in 1996
ISBN 0-9611620-0-7
Favorite Recipes Press
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville TN 37214
1-800-358-0560 for ordering
http://www.favoriterecipespress.com
Dining in the Smoky Mountain Mist
by Junior League of Knoxville
published in 1995
ISBN 0-9608174-2-5
Favorite Recipes Press
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville TN 37214
1-800-358-0560 for ordering
http://www.favoriterecipespress.com
Generations: A Tradition of Timeless Recipes
by Junior League of Rockford
published in 1994
ISBN 0-87197-408-8
Favorite Recipes Press
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville TN 37214
1-800-358-0560 for ordering
http://www.favoriterecipespress.com
For Goodness Taste
by Junior League of Rochester
published in 1991
ISBN 0-9605612-1-8
Favorite Recipes Press
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville TN 37214
1-800-358-0560 for ordering
http://www.favoriterecipespress.com
Candlelight Celebrations
by St. Thomas Episcopal Church
published in 1995
ISBN 0-9648556-0-7
Favorite Recipes Press
2451 Atrium Way, Nashville TN 37214
1-800-358-0560 for ordering
http://www.favoriterecipespress.com
Atlanta Cooknotes
From The Junior League of Atlanta
"Atlanta Cooknotes" was first published in 1982 and is now in its 10th printing. It has recipes for everything from cornbread to lobster tails. With 750 recipes, something is sure to send you directly to the kitchen. All proceeds from book sales go back into the community to support projects and agencies sponsored by the Junior League of Atlanta, Inc.
3154 Northside Parkway, NW - Atlanta GA 30327
404-233-4767
ISBN 0-960-79142-6