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TWO ounces of kale? REALLY??
First, let me say that I have great respect for Anita Lo's culinary abilities. Given the right cir umstances, her recipes would be great. But this is not what I expected in cooking for one person. Recipes call for things like 2 ounces of kale, spinanch or another vegetable that comes bagged or tied in bunches. So what, then, do I do with the rest? Several of her recipes appear to be "stand alone", then she,says serve with crispy potatoes on another page. One recipe called for a 15 ounce can of beans. For just one person? The ingredient list is lengthy in many recipes and calls for things I have never heard of (on a later page) that contain even more things I never heard of. I am not a novice in the kitchen and was really hoping for just I teresting meals that might take a bit of prep but would use more average ingredients. I tried to like this cookbook as I ordered it in advance. I even perused it se eral times hoping I could change my mind. It's a shame. I had high hopes but, if possible, I am returning it. Definitely not what I wanted or expected.
November 2018 · Books · verified purchase