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 A great gift to yourself or others November 24, 2006
Bruce Kimball (Atlanta/Decatur GA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I have subscribed to this colorful, useful little magazine since issue #1. I just used the last issue to prepare my family's Thanksgiving dinner, which was easy, quick and delicious (well, that's what everyone said). You can see a photo in the customer image section above. You can see the turkey, the cranberry compote, the brussels sprouts, the mashed potatoes and the pecan pie - all made from recipes in the magazine.
Every issue is well-organized with main courses, side dishes, desserts, and special focuses. Issue 38, the one I just received for December, has features on shallots, pomegranates, holiday cookies, vanilla, and liquid measuring cups. Each recipe is designed to be quick (usually under 30 minutes), has nutritional information, and is well-organized to help you get the job done. Just to let you know, I'm a 60-year-old man, I have never read anything else by or associated with Martha Stewart, I have never watched her on TV, and I started to enjoy cooking more after I started reading this magazine.
And kudos to Brandon Hansen, another reviewer, who found a much-needed index to these volumes at the omninerd web site (and even more kudos to the person who did the index). Just do a search for "everyday food" at that site.
Love it! June 28, 2006
CJ
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I actually make the recipes in this magazine.
The recipes are simple but interesting. The nutritional information is also great. This is my favorite cooking magazine by far.
If you enjoy reading an eye-catching, easy-to-follow cooking magazine with fresh updates on old favorites, this is for you. June 15, 2007
Veggiechiliqueen (Deep in the heart of Texas)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I've been addicted to Martha Stewart's Everyday Food for several years, but until recently, I had been buying it by the issue instead of shelling out $30 for a year's subscription.
I love the fact that Everyday Food takes everyday ingredients and makes them extraordinary. Example: in a recent issue, 10 different chicken recipes were given, along with a primer on chicken and a wine pairing guide. The included chicken recipes ranged from classics such as chicken tenders, BBQ chicken and chicken club salad to the more exotic Greek chicken cutlets (with feta, olives, tomato and mint) and Indian-spiced braised chicken (ginger, coriander, yogurt, garam masala).
Another issue had a divine no-hassle dessert that tasted like a labor-intensive tiramisu: whipped ricotta, sugar, and instant espresso topped with crumbled cookies. Bonus: no raw eggs.
Everyday Food also has an eye out for healthier foods, including a focus on whole grains. Another recent issue featured a delicious bulgur breakfast porridge and veggie burgers with tahini mayonnaise. In the back of each issue is an Everyday Pantry checklist perfect for ripping out and taking along to the store. There is also a nutritional guide provided (I liked it better when it was at the rear of each magazine rather than in the front next to the table of contents).
In addition, Everyday Food frequently features articles on kitchen tools and appliances that are helpful for novice and experienced cooks alike.
My main criticism is that for a slim magazine, roughly 40% consists of distracting print ads. Also, Everyday Food is on the expensive side at $35 for 10 issues. And I liked it better having the nutritional info listed at the back, rather than the front. But these are minor gripes.
Compact and colorful, Everyday Food is a wonderful tool for any chef, particularly if you're short on time and you're looking for new ways to spice up your weeknight menus.
Not only for collecting, you can actually cook from it September 24, 2007
Kasia (New York City)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Out of all of my subscriptions this one that gets used the most. The magazine is small but not hard on they eyes and it fits in my bag perfectly so I can take it with me, read it on the bus and by the time I hop off I can use it as my shopping list in any grocery store. I would usually scan or photocopy a recipe from a book or magazine or write out the ingredients but this cuts all those steps, I love it!
The entire layout is very pleasing, from the font to the page colors, pictures and user friendly menus. The only hard part about it is which recipe to pick, because everything always looks good and the food is not pretentious, its food that is meant to be eaten and not constructed with a lot of sweating involved. From macaroni and cheese to rustic stews, fish dishes and new ways to make chicken I am always learning something new and interesting about food and preparation. I have recently enjoyed few dishes from the October 07 issue and amongst my favorites was a tasty Moroccan chicken stew with sweet potatoes with lemon , saffron and cinnamon, a Vegetarian black-bean chili, a sweet and crunchy Apple crisp and I wont forget to mention the Light chicken pot tie made with flaky phyllo crust. It's fun to make new things and add them to my repertoire for future meals, I always try to brighten my horizons when it comes to cooking new things.
The magazine does a wonderful job of educating the reader about spices and herbs, each issue has tips and tricks and keeps an eye on nutrition. And let's face it, if you don't use your cookbook/magazine than what good is it? Sure I like to look at pretty pictures and fantasize of making something one day but when it boils down to the daily grind and coming home tired, a hot tasty meal that is new and easy never disappoints.
- Kasia S.
A Compact Treasure January 4, 2007
Fran (Plano, Texas USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Finally, a food magazine for people who are looking for inspiration and not complications.
These recipes are designed for people who need to get dinner on the table and don't have a staff to clean up after them.
Every issue introduces you to a product you might not have tried and offers several recipes utilizing that product. I remember one issue had eggplant, for example. They do the same with spices. One time they featured coriander. Other usual features are Cooking for One, Seasonal Fruits and Veggies, and Freeze It (where they give complete directions for freezing and reheating an item).
The photos are good but, not so picture-perfect as to be intimidating. There are helpful pointers and tips with just about every recipe.
I'd say that this little magazine is for people who need to cook but, need a little inspiration to get going. It would also work for beginning cooks as they do explain and/or illustrate the techniques very well.
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