More than 1,200 recipes--including more than 135 light recipes--are compiled in this sturdy five-ring binder.
19 review for
The Taste of Home Cookbook
4 out of 5
ustest62 hiiiiiiiiiiii–
Having good and tasty recipes. Good for food lovers
4 out of 5
Debby–
I used to subscribe to this magazine, and bought a few of their cookbooks. I love comfort food a lot. I have moved away from most of the recipes, because I don't use canned soups etc. There are some true "from scratch" recipes to be found, but I gravitate more towards Fine Cooking or Cook's Illustrated these days. Great beginner level recipes, though.
I used to subscribe to this magazine, and bought a few of their cookbooks. I love comfort food a lot. I have moved away from most of the recipes, because I don't use canned soups etc. There are some true "from scratch" recipes to be found, but I gravitate more towards Fine Cooking or Cook's Illustrated these days. Great beginner level recipes, though.
4 out of 5
Lisa–
I love this cookbook. It is one that I have had for awhile now and I constantly check it for recipes. Taste of Home offers some great recipes for all kinds of palettes. The spiral bound in the book is fantastic. It makes it so easy to use.
5 out of 5
Sarah–
I made a pear bread out of this book, and was not impressed. I will continue to try other recipes, but will trust my instincts, which said it needed more flavor and that the pans were too full!
4 out of 5
Josie and her reading pup–
This was really good!
5 out of 5
Patricia Atkinson–
i really like the taste of home cookbooks they always seem to have the recipes from country women...
4 out of 5
Melinda McLaughlin–
I decided to put cookbooks on my list because I think it's one of the harder things to get recommendations for - plus, I love to cook - so would encourage my other friends to do the same. Taste of Home is actually a magazine where readers send in their recipes, which are then judged, and the best ones are printed up and shipped out. The cookbook is a collection of both the basic recipes everyone needs (i.e. hard-boiled egg, mashed potatoes, etc.) and then the super delicious home-formulated reci
I decided to put cookbooks on my list because I think it's one of the harder things to get recommendations for - plus, I love to cook - so would encourage my other friends to do the same. Taste of Home is actually a magazine where readers send in their recipes, which are then judged, and the best ones are printed up and shipped out. The cookbook is a collection of both the basic recipes everyone needs (i.e. hard-boiled egg, mashed potatoes, etc.) and then the super delicious home-formulated recipes from the magazine. There is a section of the book called "Light and Tasty", which I believe is from the low-cal version of the Taste of Home magazine called "Light and Tasty" but it's only a small section compared to the rest of the book. This is GREAT for entertaining and contains the best recipe for cranberry scones I've ever used. I also like that the recipes are organized by ingredient, alphabetically (i.e. in the vegetable section, recipes featuring brussel sprouts are before recipes featuring carrots). HIGHLY recommended for hard-core cookers who like to impress people with their culinary skills. A lot of the recipes are also fairly easy to make and there aren't many with too exotic ingredients.
4 out of 5
edith fay metzger–
Awesome
4 out of 5
Naomi–
This actually isn't a review of the cookbook, though I'm sure it's a good one.I love the Taste of Home family of magazines and just discovered our library has them. I'm going to use this entry to keep track of the ones I've read (and subscribed to) so far. If you enjoy cooking and trying new recipes, you need to read these magazines - great resource.Healthy Cooking (previously was Light & Tasty)April 2008 - May 2009Light & Tasty (was renamed to Healthy Cooking)Feb/Mar 2007June 2007 - Jan 2008Sim
This actually isn't a review of the cookbook, though I'm sure it's a good one.I love the Taste of Home family of magazines and just discovered our library has them. I'm going to use this entry to keep track of the ones I've read (and subscribed to) so far. If you enjoy cooking and trying new recipes, you need to read these magazines - great resource.Healthy Cooking (previously was Light & Tasty)April 2008 - May 2009Light & Tasty (was renamed to Healthy Cooking)Feb/Mar 2007June 2007 - Jan 2008Simple & DeliciousJan - April 2007July - Oct 2007Feb - April 2008Quick CookingJan 2001 - Dec 2002Cooking For 2Fall 2007Taste of HomeOct/Nov 2008Country WomenFeb/March 2008
4 out of 5
Cassa–
Excellent cookbook for the intermediate learner--those looking to build their home kitchen and start substitutions in a pinch. An especially helpful resource for me was the explanation of each ingredient in a basic bread recipe--what each ingredient does and why it's important.Inside front cover has amount conversions--how many graham crackers to a half cup, for example; inside back cover has basic substitutions.Easy recipes that aren't bland, dull, or too simple to inspire. A great start for an
Excellent cookbook for the intermediate learner--those looking to build their home kitchen and start substitutions in a pinch. An especially helpful resource for me was the explanation of each ingredient in a basic bread recipe--what each ingredient does and why it's important.Inside front cover has amount conversions--how many graham crackers to a half cup, for example; inside back cover has basic substitutions.Easy recipes that aren't bland, dull, or too simple to inspire. A great start for anyone looking to cook at home.
4 out of 5
Barb Bailey–
This is one of the best cookbooks I have ever read......I will try at least a dozen of the recipes in this book....some of the deserts are over the top fattening with over 500 calories per serving......so of course I will need to pass them up....but some(even main course) are lighted up and look and sound great. Clear concise directions with many photos. Includes calorie, fat, sugar etc counts.
4 out of 5
Brandi–
I like Taste of Home's cookbooks. They always feature a wide variety of recipes that are easy to follow. Granted, I don't always follow recipes to a tee, as I often like to 'improvise' and attempt to make them more to my families' tastes, but I do often consult cookbooks for ideas or to find recipes that we may like. I do enjoy trying new foods as well. I would recommend Taste of Home's books to both new and seasoned cooks.
I like Taste of Home's cookbooks. They always feature a wide variety of recipes that are easy to follow. Granted, I don't always follow recipes to a tee, as I often like to 'improvise' and attempt to make them more to my families' tastes, but I do often consult cookbooks for ideas or to find recipes that we may like. I do enjoy trying new foods as well. I would recommend Taste of Home's books to both new and seasoned cooks.
4 out of 5
Jenny–
I got this cookbook from my dad for Christmas quite a few years ago. He is an avid cooker, who loves to see the looks on people's faces when they try one of his new recipes. This book has made me become my dad when it comes to food. It has so many wonderful recipes that I want to try everything. I have made more items from this particular cookbook than from any other.
I got this cookbook from my dad for Christmas quite a few years ago. He is an avid cooker, who loves to see the looks on people's faces when they try one of his new recipes. This book has made me become my dad when it comes to food. It has so many wonderful recipes that I want to try everything. I have made more items from this particular cookbook than from any other.
5 out of 5
Sarah Zimmerman–
One of the best cookbooks. Great variety and lots of pictures, what...I like to know what I am cooking looks like ;)
5 out of 5
Debra Hanna–
Good down home cooking!
4 out of 5
Laurie Garrison–
The one thing I like about Taste of Home is they use real people. Its a great cookbook at a great price. It also includes a free trial of their magazine that is also great..
5 out of 5
Gina Hawk–
This cookbook is awesome! A kitchen staple for sure.
4 out of 5
Jtz–
this cookbook is very useful and the recipes are delicious. it also comes with a cd-rom with other recipes on it, as well as a free year of magazines.
4 out of 5
Kat–
Love Taste of Home. Wish they had photos of every recipe though.
ustest62 hiiiiiiiiiiii –
Having good and tasty recipes. Good for food lovers
Debby –
I used to subscribe to this magazine, and bought a few of their cookbooks. I love comfort food a lot. I have moved away from most of the recipes, because I don't use canned soups etc. There are some true "from scratch" recipes to be found, but I gravitate more towards Fine Cooking or Cook's Illustrated these days. Great beginner level recipes, though. I used to subscribe to this magazine, and bought a few of their cookbooks. I love comfort food a lot. I have moved away from most of the recipes, because I don't use canned soups etc. There are some true "from scratch" recipes to be found, but I gravitate more towards Fine Cooking or Cook's Illustrated these days. Great beginner level recipes, though.
Lisa –
I love this cookbook. It is one that I have had for awhile now and I constantly check it for recipes. Taste of Home offers some great recipes for all kinds of palettes. The spiral bound in the book is fantastic. It makes it so easy to use.
Sarah –
I made a pear bread out of this book, and was not impressed. I will continue to try other recipes, but will trust my instincts, which said it needed more flavor and that the pans were too full!
Josie and her reading pup –
This was really good!
Patricia Atkinson –
i really like the taste of home cookbooks they always seem to have the recipes from country women...
Melinda McLaughlin –
I decided to put cookbooks on my list because I think it's one of the harder things to get recommendations for - plus, I love to cook - so would encourage my other friends to do the same. Taste of Home is actually a magazine where readers send in their recipes, which are then judged, and the best ones are printed up and shipped out. The cookbook is a collection of both the basic recipes everyone needs (i.e. hard-boiled egg, mashed potatoes, etc.) and then the super delicious home-formulated reci I decided to put cookbooks on my list because I think it's one of the harder things to get recommendations for - plus, I love to cook - so would encourage my other friends to do the same. Taste of Home is actually a magazine where readers send in their recipes, which are then judged, and the best ones are printed up and shipped out. The cookbook is a collection of both the basic recipes everyone needs (i.e. hard-boiled egg, mashed potatoes, etc.) and then the super delicious home-formulated recipes from the magazine. There is a section of the book called "Light and Tasty", which I believe is from the low-cal version of the Taste of Home magazine called "Light and Tasty" but it's only a small section compared to the rest of the book. This is GREAT for entertaining and contains the best recipe for cranberry scones I've ever used. I also like that the recipes are organized by ingredient, alphabetically (i.e. in the vegetable section, recipes featuring brussel sprouts are before recipes featuring carrots). HIGHLY recommended for hard-core cookers who like to impress people with their culinary skills. A lot of the recipes are also fairly easy to make and there aren't many with too exotic ingredients.
edith fay metzger –
Awesome
Naomi –
This actually isn't a review of the cookbook, though I'm sure it's a good one.I love the Taste of Home family of magazines and just discovered our library has them. I'm going to use this entry to keep track of the ones I've read (and subscribed to) so far. If you enjoy cooking and trying new recipes, you need to read these magazines - great resource.Healthy Cooking (previously was Light & Tasty)April 2008 - May 2009Light & Tasty (was renamed to Healthy Cooking)Feb/Mar 2007June 2007 - Jan 2008Sim This actually isn't a review of the cookbook, though I'm sure it's a good one.I love the Taste of Home family of magazines and just discovered our library has them. I'm going to use this entry to keep track of the ones I've read (and subscribed to) so far. If you enjoy cooking and trying new recipes, you need to read these magazines - great resource.Healthy Cooking (previously was Light & Tasty)April 2008 - May 2009Light & Tasty (was renamed to Healthy Cooking)Feb/Mar 2007June 2007 - Jan 2008Simple & DeliciousJan - April 2007July - Oct 2007Feb - April 2008Quick CookingJan 2001 - Dec 2002Cooking For 2Fall 2007Taste of HomeOct/Nov 2008Country WomenFeb/March 2008
Cassa –
Excellent cookbook for the intermediate learner--those looking to build their home kitchen and start substitutions in a pinch. An especially helpful resource for me was the explanation of each ingredient in a basic bread recipe--what each ingredient does and why it's important.Inside front cover has amount conversions--how many graham crackers to a half cup, for example; inside back cover has basic substitutions.Easy recipes that aren't bland, dull, or too simple to inspire. A great start for an Excellent cookbook for the intermediate learner--those looking to build their home kitchen and start substitutions in a pinch. An especially helpful resource for me was the explanation of each ingredient in a basic bread recipe--what each ingredient does and why it's important.Inside front cover has amount conversions--how many graham crackers to a half cup, for example; inside back cover has basic substitutions.Easy recipes that aren't bland, dull, or too simple to inspire. A great start for anyone looking to cook at home.
Barb Bailey –
This is one of the best cookbooks I have ever read......I will try at least a dozen of the recipes in this book....some of the deserts are over the top fattening with over 500 calories per serving......so of course I will need to pass them up....but some(even main course) are lighted up and look and sound great. Clear concise directions with many photos. Includes calorie, fat, sugar etc counts.
Brandi –
I like Taste of Home's cookbooks. They always feature a wide variety of recipes that are easy to follow. Granted, I don't always follow recipes to a tee, as I often like to 'improvise' and attempt to make them more to my families' tastes, but I do often consult cookbooks for ideas or to find recipes that we may like. I do enjoy trying new foods as well. I would recommend Taste of Home's books to both new and seasoned cooks. I like Taste of Home's cookbooks. They always feature a wide variety of recipes that are easy to follow. Granted, I don't always follow recipes to a tee, as I often like to 'improvise' and attempt to make them more to my families' tastes, but I do often consult cookbooks for ideas or to find recipes that we may like. I do enjoy trying new foods as well. I would recommend Taste of Home's books to both new and seasoned cooks.
Jenny –
I got this cookbook from my dad for Christmas quite a few years ago. He is an avid cooker, who loves to see the looks on people's faces when they try one of his new recipes. This book has made me become my dad when it comes to food. It has so many wonderful recipes that I want to try everything. I have made more items from this particular cookbook than from any other. I got this cookbook from my dad for Christmas quite a few years ago. He is an avid cooker, who loves to see the looks on people's faces when they try one of his new recipes. This book has made me become my dad when it comes to food. It has so many wonderful recipes that I want to try everything. I have made more items from this particular cookbook than from any other.
Sarah Zimmerman –
One of the best cookbooks. Great variety and lots of pictures, what...I like to know what I am cooking looks like ;)
Debra Hanna –
Good down home cooking!
Laurie Garrison –
The one thing I like about Taste of Home is they use real people. Its a great cookbook at a great price. It also includes a free trial of their magazine that is also great..
Gina Hawk –
This cookbook is awesome! A kitchen staple for sure.
Jtz –
this cookbook is very useful and the recipes are delicious. it also comes with a cd-rom with other recipes on it, as well as a free year of magazines.
Kat –
Love Taste of Home. Wish they had photos of every recipe though.