Going Solo in the Kitchen
by Jane Doerfer
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Book Reviews of Going Solo in the Kitchen
Book Review: Too many ingredients, steps---and too much final product.
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this disappointing book after I was impressed by the "Serves One" cookbook. This cookbook has no helpful pictures, and there was also quite a lack of meat-free meals. I made the turkey meatball recipe, and it took A LOT of ingredients, a lot more time than she said it would take, and it made about 4 meals worth of food. And then I still had to come up with side dishes. Furthermore, when you're eating alone, you might not want to have to make 3 separate dishes just to cull a meal out of the cookbook. I like more all-inclusive meals when I'm alone, because I'm also the one doing the dishes and spending my whole night in the kitchen. Once I decided I had no use for this cookbook, I tried to give it away, but sadly, my single friend GAVE IT BACK!Book Review: Good right out of the box
Summary: 5 Stars
Just received my copy. I started flipping through recipes when I got home from work. I thought I'd run out to the store once I decided on a recipe. Lo and behold, I came across Fettucine with Onion Sauce. The description began: "On days when your refrigerator is empty, if you have onions, dried pasta, and olive oil you can put together this dish." I'll be danged! My refrigerator was empty! I had onions, pasta and olive oil! And I made the dish - a little over a half hour later I was eating, and it was delicious.
This is a great resource, with great ideas for quick, good quality meals that are faster and better than take out. I'm sold already, and the book paid for itself this evening by keeping me from going out for dinner.
Book Review: EXCELLENT for single cooks
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this cookbook for seven years now and I go back to it time and time again. I don't live alone anymore, as I am now married, but I find most of the recipes adequately serve two. I've also doubled recipes to serve guests. The tips for shopping, storing and recycling food are excellent and dramatically cut the amount of waste I had coming out of my kitchen -- and grocery budget. When I first got this book, I wasn't a kitchen wiz, but even though I am much more experienced, I still find these recipes pleasing and quite tasty. While most recipes call for fresh ingredients, I've substituted canned and still had excellent results. As my stained and sticky copy will attest, this cookbook is a must have!!Book Review: You don't need any other 'solo cooking' books!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book reads easily, almost like a novel! I found myself actually reading the non-recipe content as opposed to what I usually do, which is just looking for good recipes.
I'm a picky eater (and a bit of a culinary snob), but I found many recipes that look great --and easy! I'm a busy guy and this has improved my palate and my life. I look forward to cooking for myself because of the great recipes, the anecdotes, and the useful information on how to shop for one in the grocery store!
The other great thing is that you'll never make a recipe twice with all the variations offered at the end of a recipe.
I would recommend this to any solo cook!
Book Review: A must for the solo cook
Summary: 4 Stars
I hate math, which is why I hate cooking. I don't know from the English system of measurement. It takes me longer to reduce a recipe than it does to prep it. Even if you reduce the ingredients correctly, the cooking time is always iffy. Also, I am not a good cook. I can't "wing it".
Thank god for solo cook books. This has actually inspired me to head into the kitchen, knowing if I make a recipe, there is a lot less probability of me making a disaster out of it.
There is good information in this book on shopping for one, how to store and freeze things, and supermarket tricks for the solo shopper. Not to mention FANTASTIC and super easy recipes.