8 Degrees of Ingredients
by Melisa Priem
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Book Reviews of 8 Degrees of Ingredients
Book Review: Really disappointing
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this book based on the reviews here, because they were unfailingly glowing. I didn't even look at it, I just bought it and took it home. I ended up returning it, sadly disappointed. At first glance, I was really excited about it, because I could serve almost every recipe in it. The problem came when I actually went to use the darned thing. Recipe after recipe calls for "potato flour (starch)" Those are actually two different things. The author needs to know that, and use the terms appropriately. I should not have to write to her and ask which she means, especially for so many recipes. Then I went to make the Garlic Mashed Potatoes. In the ingredient list, it calls for 2 cloves of garlic. In the instructions, it asks you to roast 2 bulbs, and then use 10-12 of the cloves. That's a pretty massive oversight. Yeah, I need to read the whole thing through before I make it the first time (which I did, so I wasn't particularly put out, just annoyed). But two major mistakes (that cover many recipes) is enough to keep me from even wanting to bother with the cookbook. I gave it three stars, because I'm sure the majority of the recipes are fine, and many looked tasty. I just don't have the patience to try to figure out which ones are and which aren't. That's the point of a book like that. If I want to have to go through and painstakingly work out which recipes will work, I can buy any old cookbook. I'll stick with my gluten-free vegetarian cook book for now. If they come out with a revised, improved version, I'll try again.Book Review: An ideal and recommended addition to any personal, family, and community cookbook collection.
Summary: 5 Stars
One of life's genuine pleasures for the true food lover in search of great culinary experiences is to browse the pages of a really fine cookbook. The hunt for suitable cuisine that would be as nutritious as it is delicious for those who must be mindful of food allergies is especially challenging. There are currently about 12 million Americans who are diagnosed as having a significant food allergy that could imperial their health -- and even their lives. That is where Melisa Priem's "8 Degrees Of Ingredients" is a particularly impressive compendium of 250 hypoallergenic recipes specifically designed to be used in behalf of those who have been diagnosed as having to avoid eight common allergens (wheat, soy, eggs, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish. But because these things must be avoided does not condemn any such diagnosed person from preparing and consuming dishes that would please any palate and satisfy any appetite. "8 Degrees Of Ingredients" showcases recipes that range from Honey-Roasted Chickpeas; Chili-Stuffed Baked Potatoes; Pork Fried Rice; and Chicken Enchiladas; to Chilled Broccoli Salad; Beef Burgundy; Veal Marsala; and Blueberry Peach Cobbler. Especially for those with food allergies, but terrific for anyone that enjoys making great meals featuring 'kitchen cook friendly' menus, "8 Degrees Of Ingredients" is an ideal and recommended addition to any personal, family, and community cookbook collection.Book Review: My Most Used Cookbook!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have owned this cookbook since it first came out and it has never let me down. We have used this cookbook regularly for most of our meals ever since. It has recipes ranging from the super quick to kid friendly to company worthy. For any occasion or craving.
The recipes are very easy to follow. And unlike a lot of my other allergy cookbooks- this is TRULY top 8 free. No subbing or calling for barley or oat flour.
Even though my son has grown out of soy and wheat since we bought this, we still use it consistently. It is that good!!
Book Review: A MUST HAVE!!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This books is a MUST HAVE if you have anyone in the house with food allergies. I am a mother of a son that has multiple food allergies and this book has been a life saver for us. The recipes are easy, delicious, and contain NONE of the 8 common allergens. I highly recommend this book to anyone that has food allergies- or cooks for someone that does.Book Review: Life Saver
Summary: 5 Stars
I really didn't know what to expect when I purchased this book. After making a half-dozen recipes I can happily report that my family has not been disappointed yet. I sincerely thank the author for taking the time to make my life much, much easier.