{"id":2142,"date":"2017-03-14T19:26:22","date_gmt":"2017-03-14T23:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/?p=2142"},"modified":"2024-05-29T10:02:40","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T14:02:40","slug":"best-family-cookbook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.princetonbookreview.com\/blog\/best-family-cookbook\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Family Cookbook With Easy Surefire Recipes You’ll Love!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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I<\/span>‘ve <\/span>officially<\/span><\/span> made The Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>our Family Cookbook.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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For a few years now, my husband and I have been empty-nesters. Although it has a few perks, such as less laundry and lower grocery bills, I do miss the energy my girls bring to our home.<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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But I’m happy to say they’re\u00a0<\/span>successfully<\/span><\/span> launched, healthy, and enjoying life to the fullest. Yet, having an empty house was quite a change for me. I had to find a new way to parent. First of all, I wasn’t sure of my role in their independent life. <\/span>I tried to find ways to help them create the life they wanted. It gave me focus and watching them grow and establish their homes was exciting<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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A big part of living on your own is preparing meals.<\/span><\/h2>\n

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It was one of my biggest struggles when I had my first apartment, so I thought this would be a good place to start.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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And I have to admit, I’m not sure I prepared them to fend for themselves in the kitchen. So I decided to give them the cookbook that helped me as a new cook. The Good Housekeeping All-American Cookbook was my bible<\/a>.<\/span> I know it’s old, but it gives step-by-step directions and delicious recipes. <\/span><\/h3>\n
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Also, every dish I’ve made from this cookbook has been a winner. I kid you not! It’s my go-to resource for finding answers to cooking questions and getting ideas. A few of my favorite recipes are the Pumpkin Bread, Chicken and Rice Soup, and Peanut Butter Candy Tops. <\/span><\/h3>\n
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But the go-to recipe I’ve been making for years is the Minestrone. This soup is delicious and served with parmesan cheese and crusty bread. Add a side salad, and you’re good to go!<\/span><\/h3>\n
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I’ve used it for all different occasions. It’s the perfect welcome dish for guests after a long travel day. Make it for an evening Book Club<\/a> meeting when you need something light to serve. I’ve even used it as a weekday meal.<\/span><\/h3>\n
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You can make it on the stovetop and then transfer it to the crockpot to keep it warm. It’s perfect! It’s gluten-free and vegetarian if you substitute vegetable broth for beef broth. <\/span><\/h3>\n
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They discontinued the one I have, The Good Housekeeping All-American Cookbook<\/a><\/span>, so I purchased the newer version for my daughters. <\/span><\/h3>\n

Both are fantastic cookbooks and would make wonderful gifts.<\/h3>\n

Happy reading,<\/h3>\n

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