Monday, October 19, 2015

Michael Symon's 5 in 5 For Every Season is a Winner Year Round

"If spring and summer had a love child, it would be this salad." Introduction for the recipe Spinach Salad with Strawberries, Red Onion & Feta (pg 102).

I received a copy of Michael Symon's 5 in 5 For Every Season from Blogging for Books for review purposes. The author, Michael Symon, is a co-host for The Chew, a program I admit I've never heard of but now I feel I need to become a regular viewer. If the recipes in Michael Symon's 5 in 5 For Every Season are representative of those on the program, it's a winner.

There are lots of things to love about this cookbook. The photos are plentiful and beautiful (is there anything more boring than a cookbook without photos?). The recipes are simple with a handful of ingredients each. I love that they are organized by season with an index for each.  I found the list for a well-stocked pantry included at the beginning of the book very handy.  Since my daughter has decided to live a vegan lifestyle, I also appreciate the variety of recipes included. There are plenty that are vegetarian-friendly (Tempura Green Beans)  and quite a few that will appeal to vegans (Tofu Stir Fry) as well. Rest assured, carnivores will be happy with recipes such as Grilled Skirt Steak with Mushroom Gravy.

We just had our first freeze last night, so I'm excited to try the Hot Wintry Drinks. I have a co-worker who believes a Hot Toddy will cure anything from a cold to a bad day, so I'll be using this recipe soon!

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