Quick & Easy, Basic

Quick & Easy, Basic Cookbooks
Cookbooks We Love presents reviews of our favorite “Quick, Easy & Basic Cookbooks”. These titles feature recipes with quick, simple preparation techniques and minimal ingredients. Great for the time-pressed or novice chef alike.

Another fascinating cookbook from the editors of Cook’s Illustrated. From back in America’s Test Kitchen they deliver hundreds of scrumptious, foolproof recipes sure to tantalize your taste buds and shake loose the cook in you. The Science of Good Cooking uses a new approach to teach all the basics for the beginner, yet keep the […] Read the full article...

  Fabulous and simple are how to describe the Art of the Slow Cooker. The author, Andre Schloss is a best-selling author of many books on cooking, and articles on food. In the very first chapter The Art of Homemade Soup you’ll find recipes that will make an appetite spark up. If you are a […] Read the full article...

The Best 30-Minute Recipe provides thoroughly tested ingredients by America’s Test Kitchen and recipes for anyone who wants a delicious dish in a few minutes. The short cuts are tested by professionals to make sure they have that flavor and consistency that makes a recipe special. It’s all about getting ingredients together that make a […] Read the full article...

Food trucks are all the rage these days and author/food truck owner Kim Ima, reinforces the belief that if you are passionate about something and can visualize it, you can make it happen and be successful. “I want to make it real,” I told my friend. It was love. And when it’s love, what else […] Read the full article...

We love Nigella for her soulful, feel-good comfort food, her cooking evokes happy memories and her love of food is infectious. In Nigella Express, the companion to her Food Network show of the same name, she adds a dash of realism to her solid repertoire and dishes Read the full article...

Great Food Fast is a collection of 250 favorite recipes pulled from the pages of the award-winning magazine published by Martha Stewart Living, Everyday Food. As with the magazine, the recipes are simple, delicious dishes meant for enjoying everyday. Read the full article...

New Food Fast is a cookbook full of fresh, fast recipes for busy people. Fresh and stylish dishes prepared with minimal ingredients and minimal fuss. The recipes are organized according to the time you have at hand to prepare your meal—10 minutes or so, 20 minutes, 30 minutes—along with some great ideas for sides and […] Read the full article...

Another award winner from the editors of Cook’s Illustrated Magazine. As with the other books in the Best Recipe Series, all of the dishes in The Quick Recipe are tested more times than one can imagine, with all of the expertise and knowledge of the skilled editors of the much trusted and beloved magazine. Read the full article...

Betty Crocker’s Cookbook remains true to its subtitle—“Everything You Need to Know To Cook Today”. Now in its 10th edition at over 50 years old, this trusted classic is still satisfying millions of home cooks. There are almost 1,000 recipes, all complete with step-by-step directions, Read the full article...

Rachael Ray’s 30-Minute Meals 2 is the companion cookbook to her television show on the Food Network. Ray’s approach is simple, straightforward and fun. “Having fun in the kitchen is what cooking is all about.” Read the full article...