The Broke-Ass Cookbook

by Kimberly Foster

The key to getting through these rotten times is knowing you’re not alone. You may be new to the world of paycheck-to-paycheck broke-ass living but it’s a very big community, populated with every kind of ethnicity, nationality, religion and class. How we get through is with a little help from our friends and that’s what this book is about. How we make great family dinners work with little to nothing is what I am going to teach you. I do not claim these recipes to be gourmet. Some are simple, "Why didn't I think of that?" recipes. Most are designed to be quick, "We've got 20 minutes, what can I make?" type of meals. Simple foods, quick preparation, kid-pleasers are what we focus on. Season as you like, get creative or just prepare as written, it's really up to you. The recipes contained are hearty meals for growing families, they are time tested and will feed a family of 4 for pennies a day. Because this book is for hard working struggling families a portion of the proceeds of the sale of this book go to families in need.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction

Unknown Binding

First published April 17, 2012

Reviews

[Rosemary Burton · Rating 2 out of 5]

Too personalised and nostalgic

Her personal diet preferences should remain her own they are never supported or backed up and the book would be better without any of it, especially brand name artificial sweeteners. Don't even get me started with the canned soups, eye roll.
If you want to remember what the seventies were like for struggling families who asked their children to step up, this book is for you. It gave me flash backs of the worst kind, shuddering.
If you are new to Brokeassville, don't do any of this, you can't go wrong with Julia. Start with simple basics and build your skills. For the love of all that is good learn to make a rue!

[Sbhardy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A real person's real stories about how to get dinner on when they are truly struggling, written from a place of wanting to help others. For every ingredient that might be thought of as processed, there are also lots of healthy ingredients in here, surprisingly so. I thought this was funny, encouraging, and very relatable, and well worth the very low Kindle price. I appreciate Kimberly Foster's having written it and intend to try some of the recipes.

[Susann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Food for all.

I love these recipes. They are quick easy and food that everyone can eat. I did not find one recipe that I can't make for me and the kids.... Well maybe the tuna fish which I love but my little one would rather have anything else. I highly recommend this book and author.

[Judith A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good little book!

It has quite a few good recipes to try. The only thing I would do differently is not removing the bones from the canned salmon. They are a good source of calcium and as my husband said he "liked the crunchy bits".

[Jessica Hale · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nothing exciting or even worth reading here

The recipes in here are literally nothing most people don’t already know if you have basic cooking skills or knowledge. This was a waste of time to read. Also she boils meatballs in water, like what? Who does this?

[Linda Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what I need!

This little book works so well for me! In today's job market where one missed payday means no money for essentials such as food!! I can see a day when a lot of people will need this book.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy and simple recipes.

[Sonia Christensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great recipes in here

Not too difficult recipes and delicious ideas in this cookbook. Easy to follow directions and affordable ingredients. I enjoyed it.

[bevbecker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Home cooking!

This book is a great reminder of my childhood and I just had to buy this book! I'm making chilli for dinner tonight!!

[Jodi Ashbaugh · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is the author personal experience. Was an okay book

[Margaret]

Some interesting recipes for people on a tight budget which is a lot of people these days.