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Congratulations Jennifer H.!! You are the winner of the Real Simple Cookbook! Keep an eye on your mailbox, you should be receiving it soon!
Thank you to everyone that entered! Be on the lookout….there are more great giveaways to come!
Great news! I have been offered to giveaway a copy of Best Recipes: Easy, Delicious Meals that was just released yesterday by Real Simple!
Best Recipes: Easy, Delicious Meals is 208 pages with full color photos with over 90 easy, delicious recipes! I got my copy in the mail yesterday and I already have a long list of recipes I cannot wait to make!
See what Real Simple is saying about their new cookbook:
You want to feed your family (and yourself!) well, but with your busy life, getting a healthy, satisfying meal on the table sometimes seems like Mission: Impossible. For 10 years, Real Simple has been finding ways to help you fulfill that mission while saving you time, stress, and money. Here, we’ve gathered up some of our best recipes to serve anytime, anywhere-from a weeknight supper to a dinner party.
These include:
One-pot meals that require just a single pan (and hardly any cleanup)
30-minute meals to throw together at the end of a busy workday
No-cook meals for when you just don’t want to turn on the oven
Freezable meals to make ahead, for days when there’s no time to cook
Kid-friendly meals that please both them and you
Full nutritional info for every recipe, to make watching your numbers easier
Menu suggestions combining recipes for special occasions
Tricks of the trade to help you choose the freshest produce, pair pasta shapes with the best sauces, decipher the labels on chicken packages, and devein a shrimp
This is your chance to win a copy of this awesome cookbook! All you have to do is leave a comment letting me know what you look for the most in a recipe….does it have to be super easy? Very few ingredients? Take less than 30 minutes?
I look forward to hearing what you look most in a recipe! Giveaway ends Friday, November 6th. A winner will be chosen at random. You will have 24 hours to claim your prize! Good luck!
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Angela R says:
I look for quick, healthy and budget conscious. I have to be able to do it in the very short window between work and when the baby goes to bed…not much time!
October 28th, 2009 at 11:39 pm
Deb says:
Not using a lot of ingredients I have to go out and buy and never use again!
October 28th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Susan says:
Oh Wow what a fun looking cookbook. I suppose I look for a recipe that is different -yet will excite my family. They are somewhat picky eaters but if I can find something that contains basic ingredients (that they already like) but has flair and makes a great presentation I will use it- especially for a gathering.
October 29th, 2009 at 12:04 am
Jari' King says:
I am always looking for new ways to make "the same old thing" seem new again. I also look for meals that are kid/teenager friendly (meaning…will they eat this?), not to mention cost efficient and that does not include ingredients that are impossible to find in the midwest. I am always open to new ideas!
October 29th, 2009 at 12:42 am
Janet says:
Hmmm, I would have to go with something the whole family would at least try …not too far out there or including ingredients that are hard to track down or I wouldn't normally have on hand.
October 29th, 2009 at 12:57 am
Beth (A Mom's Life) says:
Sounds like a great cookbook! I try to find recipes that we will all enjoy – hard to do with my two picky eaters!
October 29th, 2009 at 1:44 am
Jayme says:
I look for how much it can feed on little
October 29th, 2009 at 2:16 am
Sharon says:
I like one-pot meals and also make-ahead recipes. Since I live in the country, 35 miles from the nearest grocery store(!), I also look for recipes that contain ingredients I have on hand!
October 29th, 2009 at 2:37 am
Connie Enerson says:
I like simple recipes that you don’t always need a recipe to make. I don’t like to have to measure a bunch of ingredients. It doesn’t have to be a one pot meal. As I am frying my meat, I usually am boiling my macaroni if I am making a casserole and then I use one of the kettles to combine all my ingredients. If I can finish it on top of the stove, that is great otherwise, I pop the casserole in the oven until bubbly.
October 28th, 2009 at 9:42 pm
Cheryl says:
What I look for in a recipe is nostalgia and ease. I say nostalgia because we traveled a lot when I was little and we sampled some really great cuisine. So when I am looking for or run across a recipe, what draws me in is does it bring that comfort, security and "good ole days" feeling in the pit of my stomach. If any of that makes any sense to anyone else.
October 29th, 2009 at 3:45 am
Joe says:
I look for healthy (most important), and easy to follow (2nd) in recipes.ones that have cooking tips which i can apply to other recipes are especially awesome.
October 29th, 2009 at 3:47 am
Jennifer says:
I look at what I have in the fridge and panty that needs to be used, then look for a recipe that we would like with some of those ingredients.
October 29th, 2009 at 9:44 am
mia says:
i look for things that are quick but new and exciting – maybe one or two ingredients i havent tried before
October 29th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Karen L says:
Right now, I look for recipes that use up the unusual items I bought for a recipe and have left over.
October 29th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
Sami N says:
A recipe that uses ingredients I have on hand.
October 29th, 2009 at 2:43 pm
Kathleen says:
Primarily I look for something easy to make. Second to that, I look for something that is different and/or interesting, or something that I'm pretty confident my family will like.
October 29th, 2009 at 7:34 pm
Sara L. says:
I like quick and easy preferably with ingredients that are on hand.
October 29th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
Buffy says:
I own this cook book and it is AWESOME!!! have made so many of the recipes and everyone is wonderful, not too many ingredients, and economical for the most part. I LOVVVVVVVVE it!
October 29th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
Gina says:
I look for easy and fairly quick prep time. I also look for healthy but if I find a recipe that may not be the healthiest, I just try to substitute ingredients (low fat cheeses, turkey instead of ground beef, etc.). MLD has made me a cook! Thanks, Sunshine!
October 29th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Sandy says:
What I look for in a recipe is how yummy it looks in the picture! Really, I do then I have to check to make sure it doesn't have anything I'm real allergic too.
October 29th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
MakeLifeDelicious says:
Agreed! It really is a great cookbook! It will definitely be put to good use!
October 30th, 2009 at 1:01 am
Christy says:
I like my recipes quick and easy.
October 30th, 2009 at 2:05 am
hanny#7 says:
i look for a recipe that leaves room for creativity. having everything on hand is a bonus, but not always realistic. keeping the integrity of the original recipe, but allowing for a little extra this or that is what i am usually looking for in a trusted, go-to recipe.
October 30th, 2009 at 2:15 am
Jay says:
I look to see if we have the ingredients -if we don't if we would use any ingredients needed ie. not crazy ingredients that we will only use for that recipe. And it can't be too complicated.
October 30th, 2009 at 3:32 am
Laura in TX says:
What we look for in recipes is mainly ingredients already in the house so we don't have to make a special trip to the store.
Laura in TX
123yes456@gmail.com
October 30th, 2009 at 3:47 am
Arlene says:
I look for quick and healthy recipes! It's also nice when they have staple items that are easily found in the fridge or pantry
October 30th, 2009 at 1:32 pm
Nancy says:
I love quick, healthy recipes that contain simple ingredients!
October 30th, 2009 at 3:51 pm
Gina says:
I look to see if the recipe is a kid-pleaser and to see what, if any, of the ingredients we have on hand. If it requires a lot of "foreign" ingredients, then I move on to the next recipe.
October 30th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Candace says:
I look for anything EASY! I am new to the whole cooking thing so it has to be easy
October 30th, 2009 at 10:57 am
Owassofam says:
Well I have a family of five that is always on the go. I work full time as a kindergarten teacher and a husband that is a minister. We are very involved in our church and our children's activities. I am looking for some simple recipes with as few ingredients as possible. I would like to be able to do it the morning of in the crock pot or something quick when I get home.
October 30th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Eve says:
What I look for most in recipes are simple ingredients and directions that are not complicated. Also I look for quick time in cooking and preparing.
October 30th, 2009 at 10:26 pm
Pat says:
I look for healthy, quick and easy recipes.
October 30th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
Melissa N. says:
I look for something that's going to be fast and easy
October 31st, 2009 at 1:39 am
Lindsey says:
The number one thing I look for in a recipe is uniqueness! I love mixing things up and trying something new.
November 1st, 2009 at 2:14 am
Lindsay says:
I definitely look for value over everything else. When going through a recipe, I evaluate the cost versus the number of uses, and the versatility. Also, i don't just want to make a different version of a same ol', same ol' dish – I want vibrance and creativity! Healthy is also a plus, but not necessary (especially in the case of alfredo…).
November 1st, 2009 at 4:44 am
Sofie says:
Quick and healthy recipes and easy to make!
November 1st, 2009 at 7:29 am
Lisa says:
Most importantly I look for a recipe that will feed a family of five! I hate it when I have to redo measurements to make sure it is enough to feed my family.
I also want something that the ingredients are simple, things I have on hand or items that are easy to find in the grocery store.
Last it has to sound yummy and be something that children will eat!
November 1st, 2009 at 6:14 pm
Jennifer says:
I love recipes that don't have tons of ingredients so I can save $$ by not having to buy special ingredients.
November 1st, 2009 at 8:49 pm
Romana says:
I like recipes with few ingredients because sometimes I'm too busy to go grocery shopping for specila ingredients
November 1st, 2009 at 10:38 pm
@monaspoeticwax says:
I look for recipes that are quick with few ingredients and (more recently) with a healthy kick. It also helps if the ingredients are simple. By simple I mean available at the local market or grocery.
November 2nd, 2009 at 2:18 pm
Kaite says:
I like recipes that use ingredients that I usually have on hand. That always makes it so much easier to try out new dishes.
November 2nd, 2009 at 3:10 pm
Cindy says:
I look for recipes that look and sound delicious, use ingredients from a well stocked pantry, and are economical.
November 2nd, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Elizabeth says:
I look for quick and healthy meals. I usually don't have the energy to slave away in the kitchen by the time I get home each night, so it's nice to have something that is easy to make, but at the same time good for me.
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:52 pm
bethany says:
i just want a generally simple recipe, not too many ingredients, prep and cook time under an hour, nothing too expensive, and very tasty!
November 2nd, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Ung Chi Huor says:
The recipes have to be easy to follow in terms of directions, with ingredients which are easy to purchase at markets
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Shannon says:
Quick, easy and uses items I have on hand.
November 2nd, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Darcy Tanner says:
I look for healthy, quick and filling recipes because my husband eats like a horse!
November 3rd, 2009 at 5:14 am
Amanda says:
I look for recipes that have inexpensive easy-to-find ingredients. Also, the recipes need to be for things that my four kids will eat.
November 3rd, 2009 at 1:52 pm
Leah says:
I look for recipes that don't have unusual ingredients just basic, easy, healthy, but also flavorful.
November 3rd, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Keosun says:
Right now I'm into molecular cuisine. I guess I'm into experimental and unsual recipes which have to challenging to me.
November 3rd, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Judy says:
I look at the list of ingredients not only to see how long that list is, but to check on ingredients that I would have on hand or be willing to buy. I don't consider recipes with expensive or unusual ingredients that I would probably not use for other recipes.
November 4th, 2009 at 3:41 am
Heidi says:
I look for something that is quick, cheap and I can double easily. I have 5 growing boys and these things are a must!
November 4th, 2009 at 6:45 pm
@ARFoodie says:
Right now, I am looking for recipes that the kids will eat that don't use a lot of processed ingredients. Real Simple usually does a good job of using wholesome ingredients, so I bet it's a great book!
November 5th, 2009 at 3:29 am
Andrea says:
Something different!
A new take on an old recipe. I love to try new things.
My husband is grateful I'm not that way with men
November 5th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Jessica says:
The more I cook, the more I realize that good, simple homemade food is almost ALWAYS better than a prepared version you can buy. So when I look for recipes, I not only look for uncomplicated and simple, but also for a recipe that combines really really fresh ingredients that create a delicious combination!
November 6th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Courtney says:
I look for something quick, easy, and preferably healthy! I'm not very good in the kitchen, so I really want something accessible.
November 6th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
Piroska says:
I look for recipes that look (sound) good, have everyday non-fancy ingreadients, are simple to make…and are healthy.
November 6th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Jules says:
I like recipes that are "real simple"! ;o)
November 6th, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Heather H. says:
Ingredients that I have and are easy to work with. They also have to be nutritious.
jswandrn at gmail
November 6th, 2009 at 10:33 pm
marywa1234 says:
I always look for few (i.e. cheap) ingredients and quick cooking time.
November 7th, 2009 at 3:34 am
Kathy says:
I look for simpicity–if it has more than 5 or 6 ingredients, I usually move on! Thanks for the giveaway!
November 7th, 2009 at 3:57 am
Ave says:
I look for interesting and healthy recipes. I like to try new things.
November 7th, 2009 at 12:10 pm
MelodyJ says:
It has to be simple and not too many ingredents.
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
November 8th, 2009 at 12:27 am
Maureen says:
I look at a list of what is called for in the recipe. If it is in my pantry all the better. I look at the time and the work involved in making the project.
November 10th, 2009 at 10:07 pm