Betty Crocker 4-Ingredient Dinners
by Betty Crocker
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Author: Betty CrockerEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-08-29
ISBN: 0764538926
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Betty Crocker
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Book Review: Utter simplicity--it is what it is, but beware
Summary: 4 Stars
The cover of this book says: "Prep in Minutes," "Make It Delicious," and "Easy Homemade Tonight." Well, 1 out of 3 is true. You certainly can prep these dishes in minutes, but the flavor is not delicious and definitely not homemade. The vast majority of dishes in this book consist of a can of this, a box of this, and some bottled sauce or other. While this is not bad on nights when you are just desperate to get anything on the table fast, I would definitely not call them "recipes"--they are more like ideas. To be honest, you could come up with most of these recipes yourself. For example, throw pasta, jarred pasta sauce, pre-cooked packaged meatballs, and olives in a skillet and--voila--"One-Pan Pasta and Meatballs." It's not that it's a bad idea, it's just that it's just that--an idea, not a recipe. If you are looking for real flavor and real home-cooked food with 4-ingredients, please be aware that this book relies almost exclusively on canned, jarred, bottled, and/or frozen goods (not surprising since General Mills owns the Betty Crocker label and I'm sure they want you to buy their products). The health-conscious should also be wary since processed foods generally have much higher sodium, sugar, and preservative content than fresh, whole ingredients. I can recommend this "cookbook" to someone who has no idea how to cook, is on a tight budget, and needs ideas for what to make fast, but I would suggest trying to substitute some fresh ingredients where possible. It could also be a good book to have on hand as an emergency source for ideas on very busy days (that's why I have it). It's not totally useless, but as far as cookbooks go . . . well, it isn't really a cookbook at all.
Summary of Betty Crocker 4-Ingredient Dinners
Delicious dinner solutions with four ingredients from Betty Crocker and helpful tips for today's busy lifestyle!This book is full of great dinner ideas that have four-or less-ingredients, making the question, "Is dinner ready?" one that you can answer, "Yes!" Four-ingredient recipes make everyday dinners easy and fast, from shopping to preparation. You'll find 150 taste-tempting, timesaving, easy-to-prepare recipes geared for today's busy lifestyle right here.
* Skillet meals can't be beat on busy nights-try Mediterranean Skillet Chicken or Pork with Caramelized Onions.
* Looking for a simple casserole? Try Microwave Ravioli Casserole or Mustard Lamb Chops.
* Serve these delectable dinners with tasty sides, like Stir-fried Green Beans and Pepper or Parsley Potatoes.
* Finish dinner with delectable desserts, such as Frozen Chocolate Mousse or Pears with Raspberry Sauce.
Solve the what's-for-dinner dilemma with super ideas from Betty Crocker to keep you and your family cooking-and enjoying-dinner together.
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