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First, let me say that although this book is written for singles, it is FULL of information that is relevant for anyone who cooks, whether that’s for yourself or your family. I wish I had this book when I first started to learn how to cook.

 

First, let me say that although this book is written for singles, it is FULL of information that is relevant for anyone who cooks, whether that’s for yourself or your family. I wish I had this book when I first started to learn how to cook.

And by “learn how to cook,” I don’t mean when I married my first husband and became a Pampered Chef consultant and cooked by adding a box of this to a can of that; I mean REAL cooking. The cooking I do now with DH.

One Bowl: Simple Healthy Recipes for One by Stephanie Bostic covers all the bases. Highlights include

  • a handy equipment and pantry list
  • guide to reading recipes
  • cooking techniques for eggs
  • chart for using herbs and spices
  • chart for cooking various grains
  • vegetable cooking times
  • nutrition basics
  • worksheets for eating more fruits and vegetables
  • glossary of cooking terms
  • and, of course, lots of yummy-sounding recipes!
The recipes are very do-able and Bostic does a great job of explaining how to cook them in terms that even beginners can understand. Plus, they are easy enough to double or more if you are cooking for two or more. If you’d like to get a feel for the types of tips that Bostic provides, check out the One Bowl blog. 

You can view the table of contents and index at Amazon.com.

Win a copy of your own!

The author has offered to send a copy to one of my lucky readers. You can enter up to two times:

  1. Comment below with the answer to “What is your favorite thing to put in a bowl?”
  2. “Like” The Local Cook on FaceBook, then come back here and leave a SEPARATE comment below saying that you did/do.
The fine print: Entries will be accepted until Thursday, October 13, midnight EST. Open to U.S. residents only (sorry).
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  11. Julie

    This sounds like a fabulous book. I love to put spelt porridge in a bowl with fresh berries and slivered almonds and a drizzle of maple syrup over top. Nothing Better on a Cold Morning!

  13. bunkie

    i would put homemade tomato soup, made from herbs and tomatoes picked from our gardens, with a grilled cheese sandwich ,made with homemade sourdough bread, beside it!:O)

  15. Coleen

    Now that the weather has cooled down a bit, my favorite thing would have to be one of a few varities of pork stew that I make.

  17. Andrea M

    Oh my word – everything. I practically prefer everything in a bowl. Breakfast = cereals & oatmeals. Lunch/Dinner = Salads, soups, stews. Dessert = Ice creams, puddings, etc etc 🙂