Sandra Lee Semi–Homemade Cooking 2 Paperback – Import, 15 June 2009

I am a man with a family. I own Semi-Homemade 1 and 2 as well as grilling and slow cooking. Until then I've had some luck with cooking as long as I follow instructions to the letter. Most cookbooks seem geared to spending a half day in the kitchen which after 15 minutes is gone. Sandra's books have given me the confidence to cook. They don't take much time, they are always good, and with her books I cook meals as fine as the finest restaurant in our town. My family is impressed. Her books with their pictures are almost like a menu in which I can see what I want and then set out to make it and most importantly, know that it will be good when I'm finished. There are some minor flaws and if I can work around them, anyone can. Some of her ingredients are hard to find (pre made crepes for example. Some are just not available in our area but what difference can there be between a can of soup with roasted garlic and a can of mushroom soup with a couple of cloves of garlic added? Her books are fast becoming my bible. Thank you Sandra for giving me the feeling that I am a gourmet cook and the confidence to be one. People, especially women, seem to think that a man in his 60's couldn't possibly cook but the women who eat at my house are treating me with new respect. One more thing, we're eating at home more because I can now make everything that a restaurant does but mine is better.

I use both Semi-Homemade cookbooks. They are wonderful timesavers. Made the Las Chalupa's (Semi-Homemade #2) last night to 3 very hungry 16 year old boys. They raved. This morning made her pumpkin pancakes (Semi-Homemade #1) to great reviews.Keep them coming Sandra. ThanksPS - To Eugene - Sandra never claimed she was a gourmet cook - just likes really good tasting food. Lighten up.

Sandra cooks the way I do so i was excited to get this cookbook. It is not for the health conscious and she uses a lot of products that are high in sodium but you can easily modify it. I have tried out several recipes so far and they have all turned out pretty good except for the grilled cheese dippers (too hard to flip). If you are looking for some easy, simple recipes then this book is for you. My only complaint is that there were no tablescapes in the book and that is something I was hoping they would include.

She always has good recipe ideas and easy. The book arrived in good time and good condition. Thanks

THIS IS THE MOST BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION THAT I HAVE. I LOVE THIS SET. GLAD YOU FEATURE IT.