Group's Dinner and a Movie: G-Rated: Friendship, Faith, and Fun for All Ages Review

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(More customer reviews)If you're looking for the perfect family event, look no farther! Within the pages of this book are tons of ideas on how to plan, prepare and propel an incredible night for the families in your community. From a choice of older favorites ("Mary Poppins" & "Swiss Family Robinson") to brand-new releases ("Meet the Robinsons") you can immediately connect with all generations. All of the activities and ideas center around the movie; and the authors do a great ob of guiding us to learn how to see God in everything we are watching - what a valuable skill for parents to take home!

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America's Most Wanted Recipes: Delicious Recipes from Your Family's Favorite Restaurants Review

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(More customer reviews)Table of contents:
Applebee's:
-baby back ribs
-bacon green onion mashed potatoes
-chicken quesdilla grande
-crispy orange chicken skillet(good)
-fiesta lime chicken (this one taste good and I like this version better than Todd Wilbur)
-garlic mashed potatoes
-low fat grilled tilapia w/ mango salsa
-santa fe chicken
-spinach pizza
-tomato basil soup
-walnut blondie w/ maple butter sauce
Arby's:
-apple turnovers
-barbecue sauce
Arthur Treacher's:
-fried fish (didn't like at all)
Bahama Breeze:
-jamaican jerk grilled chicken wings (pretty good)
Baskin-Robbins:
-cheesecake ice cream
Benihana:
-hibachi steak
-japanese fried rice(Todd Wilbur is better, imo)
Bennigan's:
-broccoli bites
-honey mustard dressing
-hot dressing dressing
-linguine diablo
-onion soup(didn't like)
Boston Market:
-creamed spinach
-cucumber salad
-dill potato wedges
-macaroni & cheese
-meatloaf
-spicy rice
-squash casserole
-stuffing
Brooklyn Cafe:
-sun dried tomato seared scallops
Bullfish Grill:
-shrimp & cheese grits
California Pizza Kitchen:
-bbq chicken pizza (didn't like)
-chicken tequila fertuccine (good)
Carrabba's Italian Grill:
-italian butter (this recipe was a waste imo)
-meatballs
The Cheesecake Factory:
-avocado egg rolls (like T. Wilbur better)
-banana cream cheesecake
-cajun jambalaya pasta
-chicken fettuccine
-crab cakes
-oreo cheesecake(really good!)
-pumpkin cheesecake
Chi-Chi's:
-baked chicken chimichangas
-pork tenderlion w/ bourbon sauce
-salsa verde chicken kabobs
-steak & mushroom quesdillas
Chili's:
-baby back ribs
-beef fajitas
-chicken enchilada soup
-chocolate chip paradise pie (Todd Wilbur is way better)
-margarita grilled chicken (good)
-salsa
-southwestern chicken chili
-sounthwestern vegetable soup
Church's:
-fried chicken (horrible)
Cracker Barrel:
-baby limas
-banana pudding
-cherry chocolate cobbler(very good!)
-fried apples
Dairy Queen:
-heath blizzard
-ice cream
-onion rings
Denny's:
-country fried steak (not good)
-country gravy (not good)
Dollywood:
-dipped chocolate chip cookies
El Pollo Loco:
-beans
-pollo asada
Hard Rock Cafe:
-baked potato soup
-bbq beans
-bbq ribs
-homemade chicken noodle soup
-pulled pork
-shrimp fajitas
Hardee's:
-cinnamon "flake" biscuits
Hooter's:
-buffalo shrimp
-buffalo wings
Houston's:
-buttermilk garlic dressing
-spinach & artichoke dip (didn't like this version, once again T. Wilbur is better imo)
IHOP:
-banana nut pancakes
-colorado omelet
-cream of wheat pancakes
-pancakes
-swedish pancakes
Joe's Crab Shack:
-crab cakes(really good)
-etouffee
-rice pilaf
-seafood stuffed mushrooms
-seafood stuffing
-stuffed shrimp en brochette
Johnny Carino's:
-5 cheese chicken fettuccine
Junior's:
-famous no. 1 cheesecake (this is the same recipe in juniors cookbook, he just copied)
KFC:
-buttermilk biscuits
-honey barbecue wings
-original recipe fried chicken (not even close, sorry!)
Luby's Cafeteria:
-spaghetti salad
Macaroni Grill:
-chocolate cake w/ fudge sauce
-focaccia
-insalata florentine
-pasta gamberetti e pinoli
-reese's peanut butter cake
-sesame shrimp
-shrimp portofino
Olive Garden:
-angel hair & 3 onion soup
-beef fillets in balsamice sauce
-bread sticks
-brushetta al pomodoro
-chicken crostina(good)
-chicken san marco
-chocolate lasagna
-fettuccune alfredo
-fettuccine assorito
-5 cheese lasagna
-fried mozzarella
-lemon cream cake
-oven roasted potatoes
-pasta e fagioli
-pizza bianco
-pork filettino
-salad dressing
-sangria
-tiramisu
-tuscan tea
-zuppa toscana
Outback Steakhouse:
-cyclone pasta
-honey wheat bushman bread
-key lime pie
-marinated steak
-walkabout soup
Panda Express:
-orange flavored chicken
Panera Bread:
-asian sesame chicked salad
-broccoli cheese soup
Pat's King Of Steaks:
-philly cheesesteak
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery:
-pancakes
P.F.Changs:
-chicken lettuce wrap
-chicken w/ black bean sauce
Pizza Hut:
-cavatini
Planet Hollywood:
-cap n' crunch chicken (this was very good!)
Popeye's:
-cajun rice
-dirty rice
Rainforest Cafe:
-blue mountain grilled chicken sandwich
-crab cakes
-safari sauce
Red Lobster:
-batter fried shrimp
-casear dressing
-cajun shrimp linguine
-cheddar biscuits (sorry, Todd Wilbur is better)
-clam chowder
-deep fried catfish
-dungeness crab bisque
-fried chicken tenders
-grouper siciliano
-hush puppies
-lobster fondue
-shrimp diablo
-south beach seafood paella
-trout veracruz
Roadhouse Grill:
-roast beef & mashed potatoes
Ruby Tuesday:
-chicken quesdillas
-shrimp pasta parmesan(good)
-sonoran chicken pasta
-super salad bar pasta
Ruth Chris's Steak House:
-barbecued shrimp
Shoney's:
-marinated mushrooms
-pot roast
-tomato florentine soup
The Soup Nazi:
-crab bisque
-cream of sweet potato soup
-indian mulligatawny soup
-mexican chicken chili'
Starbucks:
-chocolate fudge squares w/ mocha glaze
-ginger bread n loaf
Subway:
-sweet onion sauce
Taco Bell:
-beef chalupa supreme
-burrito supreme(same recipe as Todd Wilbur)
-enchirito
-mexican pizza
T.G.I. Friday's:
-baked potato skins
-broccoli cheese soup
-honey mustard dressing
-jack daniels dipping sauce
-orange cream
-shrimp mainara
-sizzling chicken & cheese
Union Pacific:
-apple pancakes
-grilled white pekin duck breast
I don't feel this is a bad book. I didn't appreciate that he copied the recipe from Junior's cookbook. Besides that, the book is only $[...] and it will pay for itself within two meals and you will enjoy it. :)


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Discover the recipes from America's most popular family restaurants and cook them at home for a fraction of the price! Wouldn't it be nice if you could treat yourself to dishes from your favorite restaurants anytime? Now you can -- at home! In America's Most Wanted Recipes, Ron Douglas reveals copycat versions of carefully guarded secret restaurant recipes and shows family chefs how to prepare them at home, saving time and money. With these easy and mouth-watering recipes, families can enjoy a night out in their very own kitchens. - Great selection: With more than 200 recipes from 57 of America's most popular restaurants -- including The Cheesecake Factory, KFC, Olive Garden, P.F. Chang's, Red Lobster, Outback Steakhouse, and many more -- no taste or craving will be left unsatisfied. - Cut the cost: Watch your wallet without giving up restaurantquality food! You can save your family thousands of dollars each year by preparing these recipes just once a week. - Skip the lines: Forget about waiting to be seated. You can have your favorite meals "on demand" from the comfort of your own kitchen. Time-saving tips and shortcuts will have dinner on the table in no time. - Eat healthy: Low-fat alternatives and waist-slimming suggestions make these dishes delicious -- and nutritious. - Impress your family and friends: These recipes are all fast, simple, and virtually indistinguishable from the originals. We bet your family and friends won't be able to tell the difference!

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Pillsbury The Savvy Shopper's Cookbook: Hundreds of Simple Strategies for Smart Spending and Inspiring Mealtime Ideas Review

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(More customer reviews)This cookbook has been one of my best investments for college. I would suggest it to anyone shopping on a budget, or who finds cooking daunting sometimes. None of the recipes are straining or complicated and all the ingredients are things you can use in more than one recipe or already have in the house.
Yes a lot of the recipes call for pillsbury products but they did have the decency not to mention them by name.
If you like restaurant style food, this is also a great cookbook cause it has a lot of things you would order if you went out for a meal but you can make it at home. The tips and tricks are very helpful too.
I see this cookbook being out on the counter for a long time.

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100 delicious, easy-on-the-wallet recipes the whole family will love!

Today's budget-conscious families are looking for frugal-yet-fun ways to watch their food dollars and get delicious meals on the table. Pillsbury Savvy Shopper's Cookbook is a valuable resource for saving money without giving up on great taste or favorite suppers. Each chapter is organized by a clever strategy for shopping smart, including using the slow cooker to maximize flavors from inexpensive cuts of meat and preparing restaurant-favorite dishes at home. Every recipe includes a cost-per-serving calculation to help you plan your weekly meals wisely.

You'll find handy pantry- and budget-planning tips, including how to make meal planning part of your weekly routine, how to buy and store in bulk, and how to organize your kitchen and pantry for maximum efficiency. • Features hearty, family-favorite recipes like Cheesy Chicken-Tortilla Lasagna, Chicken Pot Roast Dinner, and Asian Vegetable Stir-Fry • Packed with money-saving tips on creating a food budget, stocking the pantry, and feeding the whole family affordably—no matter what you choose to cook • Includes a wealth of handy, smart ideas that prove that cooking on a budget can be easy, delicious, and fun

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Best-Ever Casseroles Cookbook (Gooseberry Patch) Review

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(More customer reviews)First, let me say that I am a HUGE Gooseberry Patch fan. Currently I own six of their books: Slow Cooker Recipes, Best-Ever Casseroles, What's for Dinner?, Come on Over, One-Pot Meals and From Grandma's Kitchen. I just LOVE the books. The recipes are very easy, not too fancy, don't take long and always taste good. They are easy to read and the spiral binding keeps the books open flat. I think out of all of the books, I have only made one thing that I didn't care for. They are just great, great books to have around and I love the little tips on each page, the way that every book is broken up by meats and categories and just all of the other little helpful charts and equivalents that are in each book. In my opinion, they are just great additions to any cookbook collection and I love having them in my kitchen.
I have probably used this one more than any other GP book that I have. I have made Finnish Pancakes, Baked Apple Pancake, Amish Baked Oatmeal, Nutty French Toast Bake, Broccoli-Chicken Lasagna, Dilly Tuna Casserole, and Mom's Broccoli Casserole, and all were fantastic. The recipes are laid out well, easy to prepare and the ingredients are basic and not hard to find. Most of the stuff you probably already have in your refrigerator or pantry. The breakfast dishes I have made are fantastic and a lot of them can be made the night before so you can pop them in the oven when you wake up, which is awesome for a lazy weekend. And everything reheats perfectly which makes for great leftovers to take to work during the week.
Now, are they gourmet? No. There are a PLETHORA of other casserole books out there that are if you are looking for something that will take you two hours to prepare before you even get it in the oven (like the crab and artichoke casserole I made last night from another book). But if you are looking for a nice, basic casserole book without too many processed soups and that won't take you too much time to prepare, this is a very good one.
Way to go, Gooseberry Patch!

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Food at its best...delicious, comforting and fuss-free, plus lots of easy tips for serving it up with style. No matter what the occasion, warm & hearty casseroles are sure to please. Over 200 recipes and as many time-saving tips & ideas.Hardcover, 224 pages.

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Southern Living Cookbook: America's Best Home Cooking Review

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(More customer reviews)Although, I love Southern Living Cookbooks, I was quite disappointed that the same recipes in this book are the same as in the 2006 All New Ultimate Cookbook. The only difference I see is the binding, the cover , and the CD. I kept the 2008 book and gave away my All New Ultimate. I wish I had known this before I ordered a copy of each.

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For 40 years, Southern Living has inspired the hearts of home cooks in the South and beyond with great recipes, gracious entertaining ideas, and a wealth of kitchen wisdom. Now, this new Southern Living Cookbook delivers everything you need for everyday cooking: 1,250 foolproof favorite Southern Living recipes kitchen-tested by the pros, each with prep and cook times and nutrient information; 1,700 kitchen tips, secrets, and shortcuts to help you with weeknight meals, casual entertaining, and all your cooking questions; 500+ color photos of finished recipes and simple step-by-step instructions; 50 Southern-style menus to help you plan meals from one season to the next; 38 handy charts for cooking meats, poultry, seafood, and more; 28 food dictionaries identifying hundreds of ingredients in the marketplace; color-coded recipe index highlighting make ahead, quick, and freezeable recipes; and healthy value including analysis for 13 nutrients for every recipe, a Healthy Living section, and a Healthy Favorites recipe chapter. PLUS abonus Secrets from the Southern Living Test Kitchens INTERACTIVE CD, your digital cooking guide from the experts at southernliving.com and myrecipes.com, is included. You'll find 40 how-to videos of our best Test Kitchens tips for making your favorite dishes, 10 From Our Kitchen videos featuring cooking demos straight from our Test Kitchens, anda month of "What's for Supper" menus with game plans and shopping lists to help get dinner on the table tonight.

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The Williams-Sonoma Collection: Chicken Review

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(More customer reviews)Chicken...The Ooooold standby!....Whether you are doing a high protein diet,dinner on budget,entertaining dinner guests, or just looking for some new and flavorful recipes to jazz up your meals, this "Williams-Sonoma: Chicken" cookbook should meet your needs.
There are recipes for any occasion. The book is sectioned to easily find what your looking for. In 'The Classics' you'll find everything from how to roast the perfect chicken,to chicken pot pie. 'Spicy Chicken and Basil Stir Fry' and 'Chicken Saltimbocca' are among the easy fixes in 'Quick Suppers'. There are impressive recipes for 'Dinner With Friends", healthy 'On The Grill" meals and even a section to help you figure out great ways to prepare the leftovers!
The recipes and text by Rick Rodgers have good instuctions and are easy to follow. Most of the ingrediants may be found year round in your local market. Each recipe has a full page colorful picture of what the result might look like, and even if they don't look exactly like the picture, don't worry, they are still delicious and flavorful changes from the same old thing . Each recipe page also has an inset with some other helpful information. How to grind spices,using skewers,perfect pasta, are among the useful tidbits.
If you are a little tired of chicken, there are also included a few tempting dishes made with turkey, duck and quail. You'll find helpful tips on carving, making stock and how to choose and store chicken. There's a nice glossary and Index as well.It's a great collection with many choices.
Forget the Colonel....You'll get all the praise on these fabulous meals!.....enjoy.....Laurie

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The amazing versatility of chicken lets you quickly prepare it in a stir-fry, grill it to perfection outdoors on a summer's day, or slowly simmer it in a satisfying pot of chicken noodle soup.Williams-Sonoma Collection Chicken offers more than 40 easy-to-follow recipes, including both classic favorites and fresh new ideas. In these pages, you'll find chicken dishes designed to suit any occasion -- from a casual lunch to a hearty Sunday dinner. This beautifully photographed recipe collection, appealing to both novice and experienced cooks, will become an essential addition to your kitchen bookshelf."It is my hope that cooking your way through this book deepens the pleasure you take in the kitchen!"

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Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been a big fan of the show since the beginning. This book is a blessing. For a long time I would have to hunt down the recopies on the food network website, print them, lose half of them, etc. This way I have it all in a beautiful glossy hard cover book, written with warmth, personal stories and mouth watering pictures of the dishes.
I have made many of the dishes she features in her book, and not one turned out badly. It all comes out exactly as it's supposed to. That's tricky with some cookbooks, when you just can't get it to be what it's meant to be. Giada's book is divided in these sections:
Antipasti, Sauces, Pasta Polenta and Risotto, Entrees, Contorini (Side Dishes) and Dolci (Desserts)

Some of my favorite recipes I've made are:
Stuffed mushrooms: thank goodness they are so simple to make, because I am being hounded by my boyfriend to make them. Simply amazing.
Simple Bolognese- meaty, fresh, and satisfying, plus you don't have to wonder what was in it. You made it and you know it's clean. Classic recipe that's easy to follow.
Brown Butter sauce - I can still close my eyes and taste the sage and butter, over any meat. Instant dress up to any meal.
Chicken piccata - light, lemony, olivey, simply fantastic.
I can just go on and on, but I don't want to bore anyone. This book is simply super. I don't mind the pictures of her, and if she changed her clothes for every single photo in the book, I would have mistaken it for a Vogue shoot, instead of a cookbook.
Hope you can enjoy it as much as I am. This book is in constant use at my house.

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In her hit Food Network show Everyday Italian, Giada De Laurentiis shows you how to cook delicious, beautiful food in a flash. And here, in her long-awaited first book, she does the same—helps you put a fabulous dinner on the table tonight, for friends or just for the kids, with a minimum of fuss and a maximum of flavor. She makes it all look easy, because it is. Everyday Italian is true to its title: the fresh, simple recipes are incredibly quick and accessible, and also utterly mouth-watering—perfect for everyday cooking. And the book is focused on the real-life considerations of what you actually have in your refrigerator and pantry (no mail-order ingredients here) and what you’re in the mood for—whether a simply sauced pasta or a hearty family-friendly roast, these great recipes cover every contingency. So, for example, you’ll find dishes that you can make solely from pantry ingredients, or those that transform lowly leftovers into exquisite entrées (including brilliant ideas for leftover pasta), and those that satisfy youryearning to have something sweet baking in the oven. There are 7 ways to make red sauce more interesting, 6 different preparations of the classic cutlet, 5 perfect pestos, 4 creative uses for prosciutto, 3 variations on basic polenta, 2 great steaks, and 1 sublime chocolate tiramisù—plus 100 other recipes that turn everyday ingredients into speedy but special dinners.What’s more, Everyday Italian is organized according to what type of food you want tonight—whether a soul-warming stew for Sunday supper, a quick sauté for a weeknight, or a baked pasta for potluck. These categories will help you figure out what to cook in an instant, with such choices as fresh-from-the-pantry appetizers, sauceless pastas, everyday roasts, and stuffed vegetables—whatever you’re in the mood for, you’ll be able to find a simple, delicious recipe for it here. That’s the beauty of Italian home cooking, and that’s what Giada De Laurentiis offers here—the essential recipes to make a great Italian dinner. Tonight.

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