An Admiral's Yarn (U.S. Naval War College Historical Monograph Series, No. 14.)
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  • Admiral's Yarn
An Admiral's Yarn (U.S. Naval War College Historical Monograph Series, No. 14.)
Harris Laning , Mark Russell Shulman , and Naval War College (U. S.)
Manufacturer: Naval War College Press
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5 out of 5 stars Admiral's Yarn.......2004-07-15

Memoirs of Admiral Harris Laning, who was Pres. of the Naval War College (NWC) from 1930 to 1933. These recollections are not merely a "yarn" or the reminiscences of a distinguished naval officer. In fact, Adm. Laning's career coincided exactly with the rise of the U.S. Navy from a small & technologically obsolete service to the world's largest & most advanced naval org. His leadership of the NWC occurred when many of the ideas about the conduct of naval warfare received detailed attention from a great number of men who would implement those ideas a dozen years later. Also includes Laning's opening address delivered before the NWC staff & classes of 1931; & Laning's thesis written while a student in 1921, "The Naval Battle." Illustrated
Admirals Yarns Stray Memories of 50 Year
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    Admirals Yarns Stray Memories of 50 Year
    Charles Dundas
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    ASIN: B000Q001XK
    Plain Yarns from the Fleet
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      Plain Yarns from the Fleet
      Charles Owen
      Manufacturer: Sutton Publishing Ltd
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      Plain Yarns From the Fleet The Spirit of the Royal Navy During it's Twentieth-Century Heyday
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        Plain Yarns From the Fleet The Spirit of the Royal Navy During it's Twentieth-Century Heyday
        Charles (Admiral Sir Charles Madden, BT, GCB, Foreword) Owen
        Manufacturer: Sutton Publishing
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        Tom Finch's Monkey and How He Dined with the Admiral and Other Yarns
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          Tom Finch's Monkey and How He Dined with the Admiral and Other Yarns
          C. John Hutcheson
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          Yarns of a Kentucky Admiral
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            Yarns of a Kentucky Admiral
            Hugh (Rear Admiral, U.S.N.) Rodman
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            Yarns of a kentucky Admiral
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              Hugh (Rear Admiral USNavy) Rodman
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              ASIN: B000OZJOOO
              Yarns of a Kentucky admiral,
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                Hugh Rodman
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                AN ADMIRAL'S YARN.
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                  AN ADMIRAL'S YARN.
                  Vice-Admiral H L. Fleet
                  Manufacturer: Sonnenschein
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                  ASIN: B000UH4RAW
                  An admiral's yarns: Stray memories of 50 years
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                    Charles Hope Dundas
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                    The Collected Works of Eugene Paul Wigner, Part A: The Scientific Papers : Nuclear Energy
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                      The Collected Works of Eugene Paul Wigner, Part A: The Scientific Papers : Nuclear Energy
                      Eugene Paul Wigner
                      Manufacturer: Springer
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                      Eugene Wigner is one of the very few scientists that may safely be described as creators of 20th-century physics. This volume of his Collected Works is devoted to his contributions to nuclear energy. In his Introduction and Annotations A.M. Weinberg surveys Wigner's contributions to nuclear-reaction physics and nuclear engineering, at the same time giving a glimpse of the early history of nuclear-reactor technology. Wigner himself gave a lively and critical account, which is published in this volume for the first time. Furthermore the book contains forty-two reports and memoranda from 1941 to 1945 and twelve of Wigner's many patents relating to nuclear energy.
                      The Collected Works of Eugene Paul Wigner Part A: The Scientific Papers, Nuclear Energy (Collected Works)
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                        The Collected Works of Eugene Paul Wigner Part A: The Scientific Papers, Nuclear Energy (Collected Works)
                        Eugene Paul Wigner
                        Manufacturer: Springer
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                        The Dinosaur Tamer : And Other Stories for Children with Diabetes
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                        • Even older kids still need our help
                        The Dinosaur Tamer : And Other Stories for Children with Diabetes
                        Marcia Levine Mazur , Peter Banks , and Andrew Keegan
                        Manufacturer: American Diabetes Association
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                        ASIN: 0945448589

                        Book Description

                        Twenty-five fictional stories that will entertain, enlighten, and ease a child's frustration about having diabetes.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        4 out of 5 stars Even older kids still need our help.......2004-04-10

                        This book is aimed at ages 8-13 or so. We read this book to our six-year-old son. If not for that, I don't know if I would have ever read it.

                        All the main characters in the stories have type 1 diabetes. The characters encounter different situations where they have to learn to control their diabetes or ASK FOR HELP.

                        I recommend that parents read this book. What struck me the most, was how many stories are about kids that "can" do their own care but still want/need their parent's help. Many of the kids in the stories stopped taking care of themselves until the climax of the plot when they finally admitted to their parents they needed help.

                        If you order this book for your child, read it. At the least, discuss the stories with him or her. We discussed each story with our son and I was amazed at how much he related to the kids in the stories already.

                        The stories were written before lantus and the insulin pump so my son did have trouble understanding why the kid wasn't allowed a cupcake or such. He doesn't remember being on NPH and regular. Diabetes care has come far! It would be useful if the author would update the book to include the new treatments.

                        I am giving it four stars, not five because the stories were not the best I've ever read. But this is a valuable book.

                        minutemeals 5-ingredient Main Dishes Cookbook: Entrees with 5 Ingredients or Less
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                          minutemeals 5-ingredient Main Dishes Cookbook: Entrees with 5 Ingredients or Less
                          minutemeals Chefs
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                          Cooking With 5 Ingredients
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                          • just what i hoped it would be
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                          Barbara C. Jones
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                          ASIN: 1931294100

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                          Homecooking and fast-paced lifestyles go hand in hand with Cooking With 5 Ingredients. Every recipe has only 5 ingredients and 3 quick steps for great tasting family dinners. Terrific hearty appetizers fit for meals, chicken and salad recipes perfect for last minute dinners with friends, complete dinners on the grill for easy clean up, great sandwich surprises, leftover magic and cool veggies give you new recipes so you can forget about cooking "the same ole thing". These great tasting dishes are treats for everyone in the house.

                          Customer Reviews:

                          5 out of 5 stars just what i hoped it would be.......2007-08-15

                          This cookbook is just what I thought it would be and I'm pleased. It's an easy read and go to book. There are many, many recipes of the same thing made in different ways with changes in ingredients sometimes too. I like that sort of thing.

                          5 out of 5 stars Love this Cook Book.......2007-07-16

                          I've had this book for several years and I still use it. The Cream of Cauliflower Soup on page 93 is so good that my family was licking their bowls. And if you really want to impress someone or yourself make the Bacon-Wrapped Chicken on page 192. Absolutely wonderful!

                          5 out of 5 stars Simple, easy, wonderful in every way.......2003-12-05

                          This book was given to me by my sister as a part of my bridal shower gift. This is quite possibly the most useful gift I recieved. As a new homemaker and wife I have faced reality that I need to learn to cook and this book has come in handy just about every week. The recipes are easy and most ingredients you will already have in your cupboards and fridge. I also like the fact that they don't take long to make especially when everyone in your house works, the last thing you want to wait for is dinner! I highly recommend this to anyone and would also think it would be good for kids since the recipes are so easy. Five stars!

                          5 out of 5 stars Best of the series - more variety.......2003-10-03

                          If you told me that someone had made a book of recipes that only take five ingredients and three steps to make I would not have believed it contained so many delicious recipes. From appetizers, to breads, to brunch, soups, salads, sandwiches, vegetables, side dishes, main dishes, and sweets just about any type of recipe is represented here. This is a great cookbook for the novice cook or people in a hurry. The recipes are so simple that even a young teenager can prepare a complete meal without any problems.

                          Some of the recipes that I really liked were the Roasted Garlic Dip, Mini Reubens, Green Olive Spread, Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken, Ranch Chicken, Sweet and Sour Spareribs, and Peanut Butter Fudge. It was really hard to pick favorite recipes from this book because everything I tried was great. This cookbook has already become one of my personal favorites. It has everything that I look for - comb bound so it lies flat, easy recipes to follow, easily acquired ingredients, minimal cleanup, and very tasty. This is a highly recommended cookbook for anyone to have around the house to prepare that elegant meal that looks and tastes like you have slaved in the kitchen all day.

                          5 out of 5 stars Finally - a super simple cookbook!.......2002-03-15

                          This is really a neat book! Just like the title says, all recipes contain 5 ingredients, some even less. The main chapters are: Appetizers & Beverages; Breads, Brunch & Breakfast; Soups, Salads & Sandwiches; Vegetables & Side Dishes; Main Dishes; and Sweets. There is a page to take notes next to the main dish chapter, plus the main dish chapter gives suggestions as to what side dishes and/or desserts to serve them with. The last half of the main dish chapter is entitled "Your Guide to Left-Over Turkey, Chicken and Ham" with recipes using up the leftover meat you might have. There is also a couple pages in the Sandwich chapter that gives "new and different combinations" for sandwiches, a page listing 6 "special sandwich spreads" and a basic hamburger recipe along with a page and half of creative ways to spice up the average hamburger. All in all, I think this is a really cool book, despite the fact there are no pictures, especially if you are really busy or don't want to take the time to fool with long complicated recipes!
                          Rocco's Five Minute Flavor: Fabulous Meals with 5 Ingredients in 5 Minutes
                          Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                          • Salty and gross
                          • crazy good food
                          • Good Ideas, but Not so "Flavorful"...
                          • Easy, (relatively) fast flavor; mediocre book aesthetics
                          • 5 Minutes to Cook 60 to prep - Horrible Photography!
                          Rocco's Five Minute Flavor: Fabulous Meals with 5 Ingredients in 5 Minutes
                          Rocco DiSpirito
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                          ASIN: 0743273842

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                          In Rocco's 5 Minute Meals celebrity chef Rocco DiSpirito, ex-restaurant owner and one-time reality-show star, offers 190-plus recipes "made with 5 ingredients cooked in 5 minutes at no more than 5 dollars a serving." The recipe range covers all courses from appetizers to desserts, and includes fondues (which can be prepared speedily) paninni, pasta, and vegetarian dishes. Typical recipes include Warm Artichoke and Parmigiano Dip, Chicken and Cauliflower Stir-Fry, Salmon with Shiitake Mushrooms in Ginger-Soy Broth, and Apricot and Dried Cherry Pound Cake.

                          A good deal, right? But read the "fine print" and you'll discover that the five-minute rule doesn't include prep time, which can balloon when, for example, you're required to shell a pound of shrimp or slice zucchini into cups of half-moons. DiSpirito's five ingredient constraint is also fudged by his not counting basic items like salt, flour, and butter in ingredient tallies. Also, the dishes require dozens of sometimes hard-to-find convenience items like frozen pigs in a blanket, hot dog onions, precut and precooked potatoes, soup mixes, gelatin snacks, and even rotisserie chickens. These may speed the "cooking" process but can do nothing to make DiSpirito's "five-minute" dishes taste homemade. Though estimated costs are given per recipe, and all fall below the five-dollar-per-serving ceiling, a truer economy would involve buying and preparing fresh items, which, besides yielding superior results, cost relatively less, and won't leave the cook with, for example, leftover bottled buffalo-wing sauce or prepared hummus.

                          Even so, time-pressed cooks will undoubtedly jump at DiSpiritio's strategies, if even for occasional cooking, and many will find the "high-concept" recipes fun to make. Die-hard fans will also appreciate the many, many photos of the star chef in action--shopping, cooking, or just posing for the camera. --Arthur Boehm

                          Book Description

                          Rocco DiSpirito blasts through the rash of meals-in-30-minutes cookbooks with a revolutionary book sure to rock kitchens across America.

                          In Rocco's 5 Minute Flavor, every dish is ready in 5 minutes or less, using 5 ingredients, and all for under $5 per serving. This is fast food with all of Rocco's celebrated expertise with flavor; food that no one will believe didn't take hours of work.

                          A James Beard Award, two restaurants, a network television show, and two cookbooks into his profession, Rocco left the day-to-day restaurant business after a long career and many, many hours behind the stove. He asked himself, "Can a chef find happiness in New York City without a restaurant?" The answer is yes.

                          Rocco began exploring the good life, having dinner parties at home and cooking for himself, instead of chomping down leftovers at 2 A.M. He discovered the keys to liberating the busy home cook: shop smart, keep a few key pantry items on hand, and get the most out of your stove -- cooking over high heat is the secret to meals in 5 minutes.

                          In addition, Rocco suggests menus for a range of events, from a simple gathering with friends to a lush holiday celebration; provides a short list (five items to be exact) of key kitchen equipment; and offers other tips to create the fastest, most flavorful food imaginable.

                          With 16 pages of full-color photographs and 80 black-and-white photographs

                          All photographs by Henry Leutwyler

                          Customer Reviews:

                          2 out of 5 stars Salty and gross.......2007-07-21

                          I saw Rocco on the Tony Danza Show hyping his book, so I bought it. With the exception of the Panini, every recipe I made was really gross. They use so many processed foods that it just tastes way too salty. Skip this one.

                          5 out of 5 stars crazy good food.......2007-01-06

                          the salmon panini is to die for. mmm mmm mmm. i ate three whole ones.

                          4 out of 5 stars Good Ideas, but Not so "Flavorful"..........2006-11-06

                          This book has good ideas to get you cooking no-frills, low-cost meals. These recipes are not flavorful off the bat so know your own seasonings and modifications to these starters.

                          Great for bachelors.

                          4 out of 5 stars Easy, (relatively) fast flavor; mediocre book aesthetics.......2006-09-17

                          I've thoroughly enjoyed this book. The recipes deliver on flavor and although the "5-minute" promise is way too idealistic unless you are manic, the spirit-of-the-law, rather than the letter, is true on this point-- these recipes are indeed efficient to prepare. The secret's in the use of supplemental ingredients that are common, store-buyable and pre-prepared, which is extremely helpful. So far, only one ingredient I could not find in my Midwest USA grocery store. But, I looked it up on the internet and improvised with what I thought would be a comparable ingredient. However, unlike his first book Flavor, the ingredients herein are not esoteric and not only available in some ethnic village of New York City.

                          I must say, I felt so naughty using some store-bought, pre-prepared ingredients and then taking credit for cooking a flavorful dish...but, then I got over it, because at least I'm cooking for my family, right?

                          A word about the photographs. While there are 16 color photos of the finished products in the center of the book, the remainder of the book is interspersed with ocassional black and white pictures-- I cannot stress enough how I feel that the photographer missed the mark on artfulness. I was trying to give the photographer credit and imagine that he was attempting to create subtle, clever plays on light and dark (like classic b&w movies), but the photographs are insipid: One large b&w photo shows us a white bowl with black liquid "stuff" in it and a wisk obviously in blurry motion. Later, I see a very large close-up of chopped cabbage. Huh? We are also entertained by a 2-page, b&w, photo-spread of Rocco's apartment kitchen counter, I presume. Yawn.

                          So, why the big deal on the aesthetics? Because, let's face it, we like to see helpful photos of the finished dish.

                          Photos aside, these recipes are easy to create; the use of store-bought ingredients makes them much easier to create quickly after a long day at work; the flavor delivers.

                          1 out of 5 stars 5 Minutes to Cook 60 to prep - Horrible Photography!.......2006-06-08

                          I can only believe that people who left a 5 star review are friends or family of Rocco's.

                          The reason people are into quick cuisine is because they're busy, they have children, they work long hours, etc. His recipes promise 5 ingredients, 5 minutes, under $5.00. Ah! It's at least 30 minutes prep time on even the quickest recipes and some are up to 60 minutes and most are not family friendly. There is a recipe for scallops with lemon butter and the recipe never calls for cooking the scallops. Well yeah, I guess you could prepare it in 5 minutes when it's raw. Then you're suppose to get a teflon skillet as hot as humanly possible (which I've always read is a no no) and brown some butter with lemon zest then pour over the uncooked scallops. Gross! Then his 5 ingredients does not count for herbs, spices, oil, vinegars, flour, sugar, salt, pepper, butter, etc etc so there's another 5-10 ingredients per recipe that are not included in his "5" ingredients. And many of the 5 ingredients are packaged jello, canned cheese whiz, etc. Gross!

                          Most of the pictures are black and white and just absolutely horrible photography. There's a B&W picture taking up both pages of what appears to be a stock pot filled with who knows what. They picture is so dark and undefineable that the contents actually look gross. There are a few color, glossy pictures near the back of the book, not enough to give you a feel for the dishes.

                          And then to say thanks to your partner for putting out for you? Isn't that an open sexual innuendo? Gross.

                          Overall, don't bother. Book is poorly designed, recipes are so-so, and the photography is just horrible. How embarrasing for Rocco who I'm sure is a nice person, he seems to have a nice personality and I love his shows but forget this cookbook. He should be suing his publisher for putting this to print.
                          Easy Dessert Cooking with 5 Ingredients
                          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                          • A must have for anyone with a sweet tooth
                          Easy Dessert Cooking with 5 Ingredients
                          Lia Roessner Wilson
                          Manufacturer: Cookbook Resource, LLC
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                          Easy Desserts with only 5 Ingredients, Sauces, Pies, Tarts, Cookies and more.

                          Customer Reviews:

                          5 out of 5 stars A must have for anyone with a sweet tooth.......2003-11-18

                          What a wonderful book! I have to admit that I like desserts and this cookbook is a great collection of the simple, but still delicious desserts. The book is organized into various categories including Sauces and Toppings (with an excellent Hot Fudge Sauce recipe), Fruit Desserts, Frozen Desserts, Puddings and Custards, Crèmes, Mousses, Soufflés, Parfaits, Pies, Cheesecakes, Cobblers and Crisps, Pastries, Tart, Crepes, Flaming Desserts, Cookies, Candies, and Cakes. If you have a sweet tooth you will want this book. When you need to whip up a dessert that is easy to prepare this is the book you will find yourself turning to again and again. "Easy Dessert Cooking With 5 Ingredients or Less" is a highly recommended cookbook.
                          Gourmet Cooking with 5 Ingredients
                          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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                          Barbara C. Jones
                          Manufacturer: Cookbook Resources
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                          Gourmet Cooking with 5 Ingredients presents gourmet recipes for appetizers, salads, entrees, side dishes and desserts… all deliciously the best… all with only 5 ingredients. Prepare these recipes using the best ingredients and enjoy the luxury and rewards of gourmet cooking. This wonderful book has easy steps, easy-to-understand instructions, Chef's notes, tips, options and special information and also provides extraordinary menus.

                          Customer Reviews:

                          5 out of 5 stars Big Bang for your Buck & Time! .......2004-12-07

                          These recipes deliver a flavor "knock-out punch" with very little effort, and obviously, few ingredients. The recipes are kept simple b/c of the "only 5" format of this cookbook, so if one "wanted" to, one could add to (ad lib) with any given recipe one decided to make. If you want quick and "flavorful," you want this cookbook. ***This is the same book as the one with the white cover & states, "Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking with 5 ingredients" so don't buy both***

                          5 out of 5 stars Uncomplicated "Gourmet".......2002-10-06

                          In a perfect world, most of us who know and enjoy good food would spend hours shopping and then lovingly prepare outstanding meals.
                          But we live in the real world, where assembling 35 ingredients and spending a few hours perfecting garnishes is a physical impossibility for most of us. Work, kids, aging parents and the everyday flood of must-do's often dictate a compromise between what we like to cook (and eat) and the effort we can put into it.
                          Anderson has proven "gourmet" is not a synonym for "complicated," and in this books shares with us her culinary strategies to enjoy cooking and serving elegant, tasty dishes prepared with only 5 ingredients. And Cream of Mushroom Soup is not an "ingredient" in Anderson's kitchen! We're not talking tuna casserole here.
                          Yes, it sounded too simple to me, too, but her recipes actually call for only 5 ingredients (excluding salt & pepper)and taste like you spent a weekend in the kitchen. I recommend the crabcakes, which are to die for!
                          This book is on my Christmas list for all my friends who love food -- but can't spend days assembling exotic ingredients.
                          Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking with 5 Ingredients
                          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                          • Gourmet meals with minimal fuss
                          Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking with 5 Ingredients
                          Deborah Anderson
                          Manufacturer: Cookbook Resources
                          ProductGroup: Book
                          Binding: Plastic Comb

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                          Customer Reviews:

                          5 out of 5 stars Gourmet meals with minimal fuss.......2003-08-18

                          Sometimes it is absolutely amazing what a good cook can pull together. You will be amazed at the things you can create with "Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking With 5 Ingredients" at your side. Each recipe may only have five ingredients but you may find it a little more difficult to find some of them at the local grocery store. Of the recipes that I tried I had no problem finding the ingredients for all but two of them and those ingredients were still easily found by going to a local health food store. The book starts with an excellent educational section on the differences between various species of mushrooms, olives, cooking oils, cheeses, pears, etc. This section is a good place to turn when you are looking at a recipe that has an ingredient you are not sure about. The rest of the book is divided into the usual categories - appetizers, salads, accompaniments, main dishes, desserts - and several final pages with food equivalents, pan volumes, and a fine section on herbs.

                          For each recipe there is a page of "Chef's Notes" that includes optional ingredients, cooking tips, variations, and information on special ingredients as appropriate. All the recipes that I tried not only used only a few ingredients but also were easy to make and absolutely delicious. Some of my favorites were Lightly Battered Portobello Fries, Phyllo Sticks with Roasted Red Peppers and Provolone Cheese, Wild Rice with Toasted Pine Nuts and Cranberries, Seared Scallops with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Gorgonzola-Apple Stuffed Cornish Hens, and White Chocolate Cheesecake Bites. If you want to prepare a gourmet meal from no-fail recipes that are a minimum of fuss then you can't go wrong with this book. "Easy Gourmet-Style Cooking with 5 Ingredients" is sure to become a favorite in any kitchen and is a highly recommended book.
                          Easy Cooking with 5 Ingredients
                          Average customer rating: Not rated
                            Easy Cooking with 5 Ingredients
                            Barbara C. Jones
                            Manufacturer: Cookbook Resouces, LLC
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Plastic Comb

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                            ASIN: 1931294860

                            Book Description

                            Your Easy Cooking with 5 Ingredients Cookbook will give you lots of ideas for "easy Fixin" foods to take to that best friend, your church or the party where everybody pitched in. Dig in to the cookbook with great dishes that have only 5 ingredients and give you 3 easy steps to "Kitchen Fame"
                            Cooking with 5 Ingredients or Less.
                            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                            • Absolutely great!
                            Cooking with 5 Ingredients or Less.
                            Susan Kosoff
                            Manufacturer: Weathervane Books
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Hardcover

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                            ASIN: 0517643677
                            Release Date: 1989-08-02

                            Customer Reviews:

                            5 out of 5 stars Absolutely great!.......2003-04-14

                            It's a great cooking book, because it does not tell you to spend 100 bucks before cooking something that would cost 10 in a restaurant... Five ingredients are usually enough to make a good meal. It's simple, specific and accurate and it does not require any broad knowledge about cooking. It's very good for men and all the people who like fast cooking. I wouldn't survive without it.
                            Cooking with 5 Ingredients or Less
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                              Cooking with 5 Ingredients or Less
                              Susan Kosoff , and Teresa Kennedy
                              ProductGroup: Book
                              Binding: Hardcover
                              ASIN: B000RELUCQ

                              Product Description

                              Cooking with 5 Ingredients or Less offers more than 300 recipes for easy, elegant dishes. Here is a wonderful cookbook that will help you prepare meals that are quick, simple, and delicious!
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                                Easy Dessert Cooking with 5 Ingredients or Less
                                Lia Roessner Wilson
                                Manufacturer: Cookbook Resources
                                ProductGroup: Book
                                Binding: Paperback

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                                ASIN: 1931294593

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