{"id":1507,"date":"2017-01-07T00:39:14","date_gmt":"2017-01-07T04:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/?p=1507"},"modified":"2024-05-29T10:09:46","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T14:09:46","slug":"dive-into-this-cookbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/dive-into-this-cookbook\/","title":{"rendered":"Dive into this Cook Book for Exciting Foolproof Recipes!"},"content":{"rendered":"

I<\/span> have several passions in life- doesn\u2019t everyone? So, as much as I love a good book \u2013 one of my other favorite things is cooking. I know –\u00a0I\u2019ve said this before\u00a0–\u00a0but taking care of myself is big in my day-to-day routine.\u00a0Plus, what can possibly beat gathering around a table with family and friends, sharing food, laughing, and chatting about your day; this my friend, is a recipe for longevity.<\/p>\n

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\nHappy Cooking<\/strong>
\nBy Giada DeLaurentiis<\/strong>
\nFrom the Publisher:\u00a0<\/strong>Best-selling cookbook author Giada De Laurentiis is picking up where\u00a0Feel Good Food\u00a0left off. Filled with even more fresh recipes and day-to-day living strategies, the Food Network superstar shares her year-round approach to living a healthy and happy lifestyle.<\/p>\n

Giada De Laurentiis, one of the most recognizable faces on the Food Network lineup, invites readers to get to know her as never before. The celebrity chef is back with nearly 200 new recipes and helpful advice on everything from hosting a potluck or open house to what to pack along for lunch every day.<\/p>\n

Drawing on the time-saving tips and healthy eating strategies that keep her functioning at the highest possible level in her roles as working mom, restaurateur, and tv personality, she has assembled a year-round roadmap to vibrant good health and delicious eating.<\/p>\n

Readers will be inspired to try new ingredients, new wellness practices, and create a wholesome balance between peak nutrition – and the occasional decadent indulgence. Featuring her New Year’s cleanse, homemade Christmas gifts, and ideas for every holiday, special occasion, and casual weekend in between, this is Giada\u2019s 365-approach to cooking\u00a0up a happy life.<\/p>\n

Hardcover | Pam Krauss Books | Nov 03, 2015 | 320 Pages |\u00a0\u00a0Purchase<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Even if cooking is more of a chore for you, if you\u2019re in a book club or love to entertain, eventually you\u2019ll need some fool proof recipes<\/strong><\/em> for when it\u2019s your time to host.\u00a0Trust me when I say I am no culinary expert \u2013 I almost never just wing it. I\u2019m the kind of cook who needs to get all my ducks in a row and follow a recipe.<\/h3>\n

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Salad Jars are perfect for labeling. And the best part? Note only\u00a0can you\u00a0prepare them ahead of time, but they stay fresh.<\/em><\/h3>\n

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\"dsc_0308\"My sister and I enjoyed spending time together as we chopped all the fresh goodie for our Salad Jars.<\/em><\/h3>\n

\"HappyFrom HAPPY COOKING by Giada De Laurentiis. Clever and easy salad in a jar. My sister and I prepared these for a recent PBR meeting. Perfect for book Clubs too!<\/em><\/h3>\n

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So, of course, I look for recipes that are flavorful, yet simple, nothing complex, no advanced level techniques or recipes that only Julia Child could pull off; these are better left to the professionals.<\/p>\n

Enter – Giadia\u2019s HAPPY COOKING. I bought this book and found some great recipes for parties or just everyday eating and snacking.\u00a0The pictures are fantastic\u00a0and the instructions easy to follow – just what I\u00a0look for\u00a0in a cook book.<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Creating recipes may not be my forte, but I do tweak them according to my mood. Or maybe it\u2019s because I\u2019m finicky, at least that\u2019s what I\u2019ve been told. But to me this is a good thing; you can never be too careful about what you fuel your body with, especially now\u00a0with all the chemicals and preservatives in our food; probably the strongest argument for home cooked food.<\/p>\n

\"OopsOops -Just One of Those Days – Rolling Pin is MIA.<\/em><\/h3>\n

\"AcornAcorn Squash- To Top Our Pizza and Make it\u00a0Tasty.<\/em><\/h3>\n

\"ThisPizza- Ready to be Topped with Acorn Squash and Arugula – \u00a0Super Healthy and Delicious. From HAPPY COOKING by Giada De Laurentiis.<\/em><\/h3>\n

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Cookbooks keep the cooking spark alive. The TV cooking channels are also a great source of inspiration \u2013 <\/em><\/h2>\n

So, maybe I’m\u00a0slightly addicted;\u00a0most likely because, before I even think about firing up the burners, I spend a lot of time prepping. When sleep won\u2019t come to me or I just need to unwind, I fire up the TV and watch all the cooking shows I have on auto record.<\/em><\/h3>\n

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\"Dessert?Dessert? Super Moist Brownies! Also from HAPPY COOKING.<\/em><\/h3>\n

Although I read most of my books on kindle, I love to own cookbooks. I can spend hours just flipping through the pages and bookmarking the must try recipes. However, if collecting cookbooks is not your thing- why not see if your local library has this cookbook or another that caught your eye?<\/p>\n

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Happy Reading!
\nLinda
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