Rocco's Real Life Recipes: Fast Flavor for Every Day

Easy, good recipes

I got this for my husband. He likes to cook from the cabinet instead of the Whole Foods store. He liked the recipes, but said there could be more of them. We've had a couple of them and they were good and easy. I enjoyed the cover.

I have been cooking some delicious fish meals from this cookbook. Fish, for some unknown reason, has seemed intimidating. I can bake anything that is a gourmet dessert, but needed help with changing my meals. This has been excellent. Very fast and easy, not complicated. I have nerve damage in my hands, so the easy part has been a blessing. I have, I think, every one of Rocco's books. Love! Love! Love! This cookbook. :-)

I was expecting healthier versions of everyday recipes. This is not that but great recipes.

There are great recipes in this book but I made a mistake ordering it. I was looking for his "Now Eat This" as I need to lower my calorie intake. I gave it as a gift to a friend who doesn't have to watch the sugar, starch, fried foods, carbs, etc.

I don't mind the mention of brand names of products. While it might be product endorsement, it also allows me to purchase the exact items that he used for the recipes. I love the layout of the necessary ingredients and supplies needed. Recipes are actually something I would make and pull off well. I enjoyed how he gave us a few pages of techniques. Aside from being a great cookbook, it is also a great read.

It certainly isn't a basic cookbook that you use constantly, but it is a nice addition to any collection. He has lots of nifty features such how to stock a pantry, and how long each recipe takes. It is good for days that you want to whip up something quick and good (which is the point) with only one drawback, almost all the recipes require some "special" ingredient you are not likely to have around the house. Many of the meals, even though they are meant to be "last minute" require either a trip to the store or some advanced planning, which to me isn't very last minute. However, if I were to go to the store for a quick meal, I would certainly use this book for ideas, as opposed to getting the rotisserie chicken I usually end up with.

I've been watching his past shows on ION Life network and really like the way he supports nutritious cooking & living in the face of all the crappy processed foods. I'm trying a few recipes at a time.

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