Wendy Louise's and Mary Ann Koopmann's Offerings from the Oven: A Classic Cookbook with Recipes for Every Occasion is superb. I ordered this book because I was looking for some "fresh" recipes for my church small group meetings. I wanted recipes that would hold up well on the drive from my home to the meeting location.
I found
"Offerings from the Oven" to be an absolutely charming and fun cookbook. Even the cover is appealing and promises
down-home comfort food. And it delivers
on that promise!
After each
recipe, the authors have added a paragraph entitled "A Conversation with
the Cook," where they share tips, hints, techniques, and other inside
information for that dish to guarantee your success. I really like that. You can't go wrong because they explain or
elaborate on any unfamiliar terms or tricky techniques. It's as if they are
sitting right beside you guiding you all the way.
Another
feature of the book that is a real plus to me is the way it is organized.
Recipes are arranged according to "Starters," "Classics,"
Every day meals," "Fancy dishes," etc., so you can go directly
to the section that applies to your needs.
In addition,
the little short poems and proverbs after most of the recipes add to the book's
charm. I tried the Spinach-Cheese Squares for a quick
Saturday night supper. It was easy and
the taste was superb. Spinach and
cheese--what could be better than that?
The poem after this recipe is Popeye the Sailor Man's anthem. It had me laughing out loud.
I can't wait
to try some of the other dishes, such as "Mom's Pork Chop Casserole," "Peach-Stuffed Chicken Breast," and
"Rose Wine Jelly." (The authors even give instructions on sterilizing
the jars to store the jelly. Love it! )
This is the
perfect cookbook to give to a young bride, a young person just starting out, a
seasoned cook, or anyone looking for a few new recipes for self or family. (From my reviews at Amazon.com. writing under the name of Avidreader))
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