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This is a terrible cookbook. It’s over 300 pages long and more of it is about the authors than about recipes. None of the recipes are original and many read like a back of the box or can recipe. Most of the recipes are full of convenience food (frozen waffles, frozen chicken patties, canned soup, jarred sauces) Many recipes are not accompanied by photos. Dare I say there are more photos of the family? It’s also filled with right leaning politics and the cookbook was published by Steve’s boss. This is a vanity project. Don’t waste your good money or your valuable time on this “cookbook”.
Flipped through this one before putting it on the shelf while working at the library. I didn’t make the connections of the authors until after I flipped through and had to ask, who tf are these people? Then it all made sense. The Cuban rice and beans story is offensive-and I rarely get offended.
Much more than a cookbook. Doocy’s engaging style engages the reader woth amusing stpries anout each recipe, drawing his audience into the family with a hearty welcome. The recipes all sound tempting too. This book would be a great gift for a new bride or a kid who wants to learn how to cook or anyone who appreciates good food with minimum fuss.
Gross. I know my cookbook addiction is out of control but this one made me regret indiscriminately checking them out for once. I don’t know who these rich white people are but they include photos of themselves with and family members with each recipe, with some photos featuring such esteemed individuals as George W Bush. The self aggrandizing turned me off the recipes.
There was too much politics. With who they are, I get it, the family stories are cute. I just hate politics. The recipes, they are amazing. I can’t wait to try them. The ingredient lists aren’t long or pretentious, the instructions are easy to follow too. As a single mom, the use of prepared anything is a life saver as well as a time saver. (There was a time, when I had the time, I would have balked at jarred sauces or sauce packets. These things pack flavor punches when used right.) They use these conveniences well. They are true to their word, ‘Nothing complicated- everything delicious!’……….even with the politics.
If you like to READ cookbooks, this is the book for you! Lots of family history, where the recipes came from and life in the Doocy family - some interesting, some not. However, the book is filled with interesting, simple and what I think will be tasty recipes. I have marked the book on recipes to try first hand. There are a ton of recipes to choose from and I'm looking forward to using this cookbook a lot.
Although I’m a fan of Doccy. I’m not a fan of his parents cookbook. It’s an entertaining glimpse into their family life but my interest was what the recipes were not them. And unfortunately I couldn’t find anything I wanted to make. Most of these recipes can be found online in some form. If you’re curious about what’s inside just borrow it from the library.
I enjoyed the stories in this cookbook as much as the simple recipes. They are written as if they are telling you in person how to make them. The brand of items are even suggested, which I liked that part, too. If you like stories behind recipes, you will like this easy to follow cookbook.
The personal stories behind each recipe are what really make this an enjoyable cookbook. The one about Steve Doocy's father had me in tears - such a heartwarming tribute.