We tried three of Sue Gregg’s side dish recipes: Spinach orange salad, brown rice, and corn bread.
Spinach Orange Salad
This one was OK. I think it was just a matter of personal taste; all the ingredients are great.
It does not recquire any advance preparation.
The recipe is included in the Taste and Tell Recipe Sampler
Brown Rice
The brown rice was prepared using the two stage process. This means that the rice was soaked in water and lemon juice for several hours before cooking. It turned out very nicely and cooked faster than usual.
This is definitely one I will be using often.
The recipe is included in the Taste and Tell Recipe Sampler
Corn Bread
This recipe was also prepared using the two stage process. Whole corn kernels and whole wheat pastry grain are blended and soaked in buttermilk overnight.
There were no complaints about this one. I will use be using this recipe again.
It was nice to have the batter mostly ready at dinner time. Any advance preparation is good when it comes to the dinner hour!
To see the recipe and step by step instructions, click here
This will be the last review of Sue Gregg’s Cookbooks. My experiment is complete.
If you missed the previous installments, click below:
I have come to the conclusion that Yes, I would like to own these cookbooks! I truly appreciate Sue Gregg making so many of her recipes available so that it is possible to try before you buy. This method of food preparation is not for everyone.
The advance planning and preparation required by some of the recipes may not fit all. Since I have already implemented a menu plan in our home, this is not too much of a stretch. There were a few days when it was about 3 in the afternoon and I realized I forgot to soak the grains! This will still take a little practice. I just need to get into the habit of checking my menu plan the day before.
The fact that many of her recipes are modified family favorites is also very appealing. If you are trying to make your home healthier, this may be a good place to start. You shouldn’t encounter too much whining using these cookbooks!
I really love the idea that I can get out one of her cookbooks and know that whatever recipe I choose will be good for my family!
In conclusion, I do plan to purchase these in the future. They may need to be purchased one at a time or save for the set). Click here to see prices (they are also available at The Urban Homemaker).
Don’t forget to visit Sue Gregg's website and try out the recipes for yourself. Also, click here to fill out the lifestyle survey so you can get your own free Taste and Tell Recipe Booklet. |
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