(Part 2) Best main courses & side dishes books according to redditors
We found 696 Reddit comments discussing the best main courses & side dishes books. We ranked the 165 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
Beef Bourguignon is my favorite.. This recipe is really good, we just back off on the pearl onions at the end and simply don't use quite as many as suggested. https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/beef-bourguignon-recipe-1942045
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Also, if you're into hearty soups this book right here is excellent! Great for a little variety instead of a stew one week. https://www.amazon.com/New-England-Soup-Factory-Cookbook/dp/1401603009
We've been milking cereal since the humble beginnings of breakfast cereal in the Battle Creek Michigan health sanitarium. I recently read The Great American Cereal Book: From Apple Jacks to Wheaties which is a rather fantastic little reference book/microhistory, highly recommended if you're into that sort of thing. Anyway, the Kellogg brothers first tried out their Corn Flakes and Granolas on patients at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, where they were served with milk to soften them. Cereal's a bit hard to eat dry.
Eating gloopy grains for breakfast is nothing new -- see porridge, gruel, congee, etc., but serving it cold is on John Harvey Kellogg. Some people rebel and eat Grape Nuts hot though.
Brunch is so white middle class, someone even wrote a book about it.
This Video always makes me laugh.. Happy Cakeday!!! This cookbook would be so awesome to have..
/u/lalalalady22 is awesome!
As others have said, start small. I'm actually going through the same thing myself and here's what's worked for me:
I paid a pro to shape my eyebrows
I never knew how to groom or shape my eyebrows. I have always kept the strays in check, but they were never shaped and are a bit bushy. I went to a pro, told them I needed The Works and let them do their thing. the difference is amazing! I feel so much more groomed and feminine when I look in the mirror now! Now I have more motivation to work on my hair/makeup/skin because of how much of a difference that one change made, and because those fabulous brows demand a pretty face to go with them! :)
Changed my underwear
I've always tended toward the cheap, comfy undies, but I've realized that underwear can be a pretty powerful tool. I feel so sexy and feminine when I have on a nice, lacy pair of panties and a lacy bra! It changes the way I walk, the way I talk, and the way I act. It's magic! It can be challenging to find pretty panties that don't give you an atomic wedgie, but if you can find comfy ones, they are simply divine! Try getting just one pair and really observe how you feel/act when you're wearing them.
Slow cooker to the rescue
I've had THIS cookbook for a while, but didn't use it much. This week, I sat down for about 20 minutes, picked 3 of the slow cooker recipes, and made a shopping list of about 12 items from it. This will yield me about 18 servings of food for the week with minimal effort. My plan is to dish out individual portions, freeze them, and eat them for lunch and dinner all week long. I think using the slow cooker to get started is going to be really helpful. I don't have to worry about learning any new techniques or about burning it, but it will get me in the habit of cooking and it will improve my knife skills. Once I'm more comfortable, I'll move on to more complicated things. :)
Finances... um yeah...
I'm struggling with this one myself. The only thing I can say is to cut out things you know you don't need or are detrimental to your other goals.
Prime candidates:
Soda
Beer
Partying
Fast food
*Eating out (except with friends - that's investment in relationships)
Try to think of your spending in terms of investment. For example, I recently bought a retinol cream. It was about $20, and my brow shaping was $24. I used to feel bad spending money on things like this, but now I'm trying to frame them as investments in my future self. When you're about to spend money, think "What am I investing in right now?". If you don't have an answer, or if you know that you're actually doing the opposite - maybe you don't need it. I'm sure there are exceptions, but this is the rule of thumb I'm using.
Gym....
Struggling with this one too. I really like lifting. It helped me lose 30lbs once and I feel great when I'm doing it. Problem is that gyms here are expensive and my apartment gym doesn't have barbells.
Only advice I have here is to try a bunch of things and see what you like. Catch is, don't try them once or twice, try them for a month. I hated lifting the first couple times I went. I could barely bench the bar and I hurt SO bad a couple days after. I felt weak and miserable. If I had quit then, I doubt I would have lost that weight, and I wouldn't have discovered that I actually like lifting. It takes a while for your body to adjust. Don't give up too easily. :)
I could use some help staying on the Keto diet!
Also, I'm willing to help someone whose fridge would benefit from a few custom RAoA magnets. (You'd need to be willing to give me your shipping address.) First person to reply to this message asking for magnets will get 'em.
Recipe came from here:
http://www.amazon.com/300-Sensational-Soups-Carla-Snyder/dp/0778801969
not sure if it is online...
I'd recommend lasagna, make a whole tray and it will last you many meals and freezes well. You can find basic recipes on the back of lasagna noodle boxes. Add spinach, squash, zucchini, etc to make it healthier. I know people who use cottage cheese instead of ricotta which makes it cheaper and healthier (and they swear it still tastes as good).
Personally, I make a lot of daal makhani and I'll eat it over the course of a week and it still tastes amazing. However the ingredients may be tricky to find if you don't have a good Indian store nearby/are a cooking newbie. Unfortunately I can't give you a recipe as I don't know the English names for several key ingredients. The internet is your friend, however I'd suggest leaving out any milk or cream, it'll probably make it spoil faster and (in my opinion) does not taste any better.
Thai green curry and red curry are actually surprisingly simple to make. They may not last a whole week, but 3-5 days at least. You can find curry paste at your local Asian grocery store. Regular grocery stores carry it, too, but it's wayyy more expensive and less tasty. Pan fry garlic and onions in oil, add the curry paste and coconut milk. Make it a soup by adding a cup or two of veggie or chicken broth. Add your favorite veggies (my faves are green beans, bell peppers, broccoli and onions) + protein and ta da! Delicious food for all and easy to make in bulk.
As far as soups go, I have a book called 500 Soups. It's got a pretty good variety and has a lot of meal-in-a-bowl type dishes and I think a whole section on healthy soups as well.
Lastly, another Indian dish... palak paneer. It requires no fancy spices and is super healthy. You can substitute chicken for the paneer if you don't want to go to an Indian store. If you do that, I'd recommend simmering the chicken for a bit in the spinach mixture after you puree it so it soaks up the flavors more. You can eat it with rice or wrap it up in a tortilla like a burrito. Should last you most of a week in the fridge.
I bought a book called 500 best soups. It's not this exact one, but something like this: http://www.amazon.com/500-Soups-Compendium-Cooking-Sellers/dp/1569069786/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319506108&sr=8-1 . This shit is delicious. Really, really delicious. Plus, you'll learn how to cook. Also, it's hard to make great soup, but it's also hard to make terrible soup.
Find a good vegan cookbook. Heck, find three or four of them. I like the Veganomicon, which is a great general reference, but you can find one for everything, from pies to soul food to sandwiches.
Cookbooks will do two things for you. First, they'll provide a resource if you start to feel cravings for food you used to rely on: if you get desperate for burgers, or chicken parmesan, or mousakka, you'll find a great alternative that scratches that itch. Second, they'll provide an excellent resource to browse through and find recipes you'd never have thought of on your own. Expanding your palate is a surefire way to improve your diet.
I get bad breath sometimes from all the coffee I drink. But when you get into ketosis, you can get a slightly funny taste in your mouth and that can, I think, be smelled.
My favorite thing is just frying a ribeye steak in butter with salt and pepper.
I also like to make this avocado salad from Sten Skaldeman's book cookbook: http://www.amazon.com/Low-Carb-High-Fat-Cookbook/dp/162087783X
Essentially, chop up an avocado, a tomato, a little green onion and cilantro, and mix it with plenty of olive oil and a touch of vinegar. Salt & Pepper to taste.
He has moved on to other things, but if you enjoy his work, check out his book about cereal!
https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Cereal-Book-Breakfast/dp/0810997991/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1493838909&sr=8-1&keywords=great+american+cereal+book
Medium Rare (although now that I've looked up Pittsburgh, I think that sounds pretty awesome)
I'd take /u/missmercy87 because her post is right below mine and and sometimes the best conversations are with total strangers.
No soup for you!
Okay, soup.
How has this not been done yet...
Seriously though, go get her The Passage
The Hunger Games book series was actually the last book that I actually read for pleasure. I absolutely loved them! I read all three in just two nights. I did not have much money at the time, so I stole them off the internet :0 I felt horrible at the time and you talking about it now makes me want to at least contribute now... so here is the books I want: The Hunger Games Ooooor, this cookbook, because I am in love with Ree, her lifestyle, and the way she raises her kids! If you have not watched The Pioneer Woman early on a Saturday morning, you are missing out :P
I hope it's the Pioneer Woman cookbook. She's fantastic!
Also, after looking through your cooking list, I think we should be friends... I like food.
Try a recipe from this new cookbook if you want a delicious vegan sandwich! Looks amazing!
How are your basic cooking skills? Can you brown some meat in a pan on the stove? Chop some vegetables? Open a can of broth or tomato juice? Pretty basic skills are really all you need, so don't worry, you'll be able to manage something tasty without a huge investment of time or energy. Simmering the soup takes the longest. (If it doesn't I switch recipes.)
Better than Boullion chicken base is actually pretty good stuff. If a recipe calls for chicken stock or broth, use some of that instead.
Take a look on Serious Eats for some inspiration. My own efforts at finding basic soup instruction weren't great but maybe I was using the wrong search terms.
Other potential sources? Alton Brown (though his website is being renovated, lots of his recipes are on foodnetwork.com and youtube.
Ina Garten's basic technique seems to be quite good, but I admit I haven't looked to her for soup ideas.
Websites I browse for inspiration?
https://www.melskitchencafe.com/?s=soup+ (just recently made her newer 'best taco' soup and forced myself to put the last bit of leftovers in the freezer for some day when I need a quick meal. )
https://www.youtube.com/user/foodwishes/search?query=soup+ Chef John's youtube videos
America's Test Kitchen has a ton of videos on Youtube. I've been watching them while on the treadmill at the gym where internet access is sporadic. https://www.youtube.com/user/americastestkitchen/search?query=soup+
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I've enjoyed using the ideas in this book https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/0778801969 300 Sensational Soups.
One working burner? Ouch! Well, that means you'll have to learn one pan dishes. This can be fine for things like eggs and what not.
Check your local library for these books:
The Best One-Dish Suppers
Slow Cooker Revolution (assuming you get a Slow Cooker - my local Goodwill always has one but they are even cheap new.)
Try these:
http://www.amazon.com/The-Best-One-Dish-Suppers-Recipes/dp/1933615818
http://www.amazon.com/The-Best-Skillet-Recipes-Classic/dp/1933615419/ref=pd_sim_14_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51-bpcN4V3L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR127%2C160_&refRID=1PEYT4T69WZNXQQVMJQR
You've received a lot of great comments and tips. My two cents: instead of a crockpot/slow cooker, consider getting an electric pressure cooker. I have the Instant Pot, which is primarily an electric pressure cooker but also has a slow cooker function. Best of both worlds in one unit! Then, you can make all the excellent slow-cooker recipes you have here on top of the quick and super-easy pressure cooker ones. My favorite pressure cooker sites are:
[Dad Cooks Dinner] (http://dadcooksdinner.com/)
[Hip Pressure Cooking] (http://www.hippressurecooking.com/)
Favorite PC cookbooks - either [Great Big Pressure Cooker] (https://www.amazon.com/Great-Big-Pressure-Cooker-Book/dp/0804185328/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1483205095&sr=8-5&keywords=pressure+cooker+cookbook) cookbook, or any of the Lorna Sass books like Cooking Under Pressure, etc.
Best of luck to you!
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Tomato and red pepper or butternut squash are my go tos, depending on the season. However, a few months ago I picked up this soup cookbook and have made several of the recipes in it. I have yet to be disappointed.
My favorite and easy: Great Sausage and Kale Soup: http://bit.ly/1tB55OR
I LOVE soups, hubby gifted me this book and I've not made a recipe that didn't turn out great. http://amzn.to/1rwu6p6
The best advice that I can give you is what really got me into pressure cooking with my new Instant Pot...a really good cookbook! The best one that I've used so far is:
The Great Big Pressure Cooker Book: 500 Easy Recipes for Every Machine, Both Stovetop and Electric https://www.amazon.ca/dp/0804185328/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6N7XCb2F3HSKB
This wonderful book has so many great, simple recipies with easy to follow instructions. I've done many recipes from that book and I feel like I'm eating like a queen! 👑 Also, I learned what Compote is and just how wonderfully delicious it is served over vanilla ice cream!!
For reference and over all usefulness it would be Le Repertoire De La CuisineLa Repertoire De La Cuisine
For blind indulgence and pure food pornography it would be Pitt Cue
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pitt-Cue-Co-The-Cookbook/dp/1845337565
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Waffles: Sweet & Savory Recipes for Every Meal https://www.amazon.com/dp/1616282053/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_eCJ.tb0GYKFR9
Confirmed:
>What do your Eggs Benedict say about your notions of class?
>Every weekend, in cities around the world, bleary-eyed diners wait in line to be served overpriced, increasingly outré food by hungover waitstaff. For some, the ritual we call brunch is a beloved pastime; for others, a bedeviling waste of time. But what does its popularity say about shifting attitudes towards social status and leisure? In some ways, brunch and other forms of conspicuous consumption have blinded us to ever-more-precarious employment conditions. For award-winning writer and urbanist Shawn Micallef, brunch is a way to look more closely at the nature of work itself and a catalyst for solidarity among the so-called creative class.
Hamburgers in the oven. I use a square glass baking dish, coat the bottom of the dish in fresh diced onions (you can also used dry minced onions), pat your meat into the dish, use whatever spices you want on top and cook. I think it's 350 for about 35 minutes or so. Drain the grease and then add cheese if you wish and put it back in the oven for a few minutes.
If you're not opposed to using cans of soup check out this book...
https://www.amazon.com/Campbells-Books-Ingredients-Cookbook-Casseroles/dp/1412725836
Here's a cheeseburger pasta recipe. Don't make it the way it says. Do your pasta like you would normally make pasta (in a separate pot) and just mix it in when it's done cooking.
https://www.campbells.com/kitchen/recipes/cheeseburger-pasta/
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