Bobby Deen

Sometimes I like to get my Martha Stewart vibe going. This book brings it out. I've had it for several years and it's one that I always pick back up.
I made dinner tonight from it (at the boy child's request) and that made me think of it.

Here's what we had: Sucky picture excused.

Bobby's Goulash...It's simple food, but tastes so flipping good.

I've actually made several of the recipes from this book:
Baked Tilapia with Garlic and Lime-4 stars
Spaghetti casserole-ehh 2 stars (I'm not crazy about spaghetti)
Creamy artichoke and spinach dip with pita chips-5 frigging high stars
Pimento cheese-5 stars-best recipe I've found for this crack dip
5 veggie-4 cheese lasanga-4.5 stars
and the slaw..I lie and say it's my recipe. Shut up..Like you never do that. 5 stars

(excuse crappy pic-I had hungry people staring at me!)

This honestly is one of my favorite cookbooks..and I have a ton.
It even has pretty pictures!

I took a pic of them but the stupid things wants to post sideways so you are going to have to pick up a copy.



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The Good Stuff

Practical easy to make recipes
All of the pictures of the recipes look appetizing
Best recipe for meatloaf (and let me tell you so much more fun when they are all mini size - finally have use for those cupcake tins - yeah not much of a cupcake maker)
The Lemony Greek soup is extremely filling and tasty
The zucchini corn fritters are to die for - and I shared them with a lot of people too
The Cajun Ratatouille is easy to make and delish - but I don't recommend reheating next day - it tasted kinda mushy
Recipes are easy to read and nicely organized
Good index
Like the inclusion of the nutritional info
Good idea at the end with suggested daily menu planning
Great practical suggestions for when eating out
Good selection of types of recipes - would have liked a few more desserts though
DH mentioned that the posed photos made him want to toss him into his pool for being such a total poser
Definitely regionally inspired - this can be a bit of hindrance when you live in Canada and items not easily available and if available are extremely expensive
Nothing really unique - not a bad thing but not really inspiring

The Not So Good Stuff

Not enough pictures of the recipes - think each recipe should have a picture - trust me - you will sell more. Could have left out some of the pictures of Bobby Deen - I am sure he is lovely and all but when I buy a recipe book, I am interested in the food
Most of the recipes will not appeal to those with kids
I know this is picky but it doesn't sit well in a recipe holder - and I don't like to break the spine - so it is a bit irritating when trying to prepare stuff

Favorite Recipes

Lemony Greek Chicken Soup with Spinach - Pg 38
Mini Meat Loaves - Pg 91
Cajun Ratatouille Bake - Pg 113
Zucchini Corn Fritters - Pg 156
Home Baked Apples - Pg 189

3.75/5 Dewey's

I received this from Random House in exchange for an honest review… (más)