Meine Rezepte Für Familie & Freunde (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
So, I secretly like Gwyneth Paltrow. I know it's not popular to like her, but I do. I think she's a better actress than people give her credit for ("Shakespeare in Love" is a particular favorite), and while she's clearly lived a life of privilege and isn't 100% in touch with the everyday person's lifestyle, does that really surprise anyone? Her website gives you a peek into the rarified world of the international elite, and I totally love checking it out. So what if I can't spend $100 on a t-shirt? It's a little outrageous, but I can't judge the companies that make them or the people who buy them too much. Different strokes for different folks, as they say.I regularly enjoyed the recipes on her website, which seemed much more accessible than a $100 t-shirt. I splurged and got this cookbook at B&N with a gift card and I've really enjoyed it! I've made about 10 recipes so far and they've all come out really well. My favorites are the Kale Fried Rice (I've made it several times and added peas and asparagus to make it even more veggie-packed) and stuffed Turkey Burgers. I appreciate that her recipes are light and on the healthier side, and the book focuses on vegetarian fare with occasional inclusions of white meat (turkey, chicken) and fish. No red meat recipes, here. Also, she doesn't shove the "macrobiotic, organic, detox" thing down your throat (too much, anyway). Check it out from the library first if you're on the fence - I was pleasantly surprised at how good this cookbook was! i admit, i'm a bit of a paltrow junkie- i got this cookbook as i dabble in the world of veganism- and found much more than that within. i found some of my absolute favorite recipies that i return to on a weekly basis- the brussel sprouts and cauliflowers dishes, specifically are my faves. it's sweetly written in the context of memories about her connection with her father- which makes it more warm than just a cookbook.
What do You think about Meine Rezepte Für Familie & Freunde (2011)?
Some really good recipes in here, especially the cookies.
—debbie
