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Potluck Club Cookbook, The: Easy Recipes to Enjoy with Family and Friends
From the popular authors of the Potluck Club books comes a cookbook loyal fans (and anyone who likes to eat) won't want to miss. The potluck meal makes sharing good, home-cooked food with family and friends simple and easy. Start with a few (or a lot of) guests, bring delicious dishes to share, and mix with love. A proven recipe for success.
Linda Evans Shepherd and Eva Marie Everson, veterans of countless potluck dinners, have gathered their favorite recipes. From salads to casseroles to slow-cooker delights, there's something for everyone, even those watching their waistlines.
Eating in is the new eating out. These great potluck ideas not only save money, but also build memories to last a lifetime.
Linda Evans Shepherd and Eva Marie Everson, veterans of countless potluck dinners, have gathered their favorite recipes. From salads to casseroles to slow-cooker delights, there's something for everyone, even those watching their waistlines.
Eating in is the new eating out. These great potluck ideas not only save money, but also build memories to last a lifetime.
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181 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2009
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Linda Evans Shepherd
57 books189 followersAuthor of When You Don't Know What to Pray-How to Talk to God About Anything & Potluck Club novels, speaker, TV host, President of Right to the Heart & AWSA.com
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September 20, 2009
The first recipe I tried was "Shepherds' Big Batch Chili" and I warn you, it's BIG. I made a half recipe and it's a good thing because a full recipe would not have fit in my 5 quart crock-pot.
This recipe was made for the St John's Moms' Ministry Night Owls group of about 15 women. The recipe was a smash hit; there was little chili left and multiple ladies asked for the recipe. Big Batch Chili was simple to prepare, needed no fancy hard-to-find ingredients and was quite tasty on both rice and baked potatoes. This one is a keeper.
The only negatives are that the recipe didn't state the size of Crock-Pot needed and it failed to say "remove the bay leaf before serving" which is standard when cooking with bay leaves.
Just three days later I prepared Linda's Pecan Crusted Baked Chicken for my family. Initially it was going to be for dh, myself and two children (11yo dd and 9yo ds) but then plans changed and I had two extras to feed (14yo dd and 16yo ds). Unfortunately I had only purchased and thawed 1.5 lbs of chicken tenders so dh and I got takeout while the children enjoyed a new recipe.
The chicken was easy to prepare, again no fancy ingredients needed and it was loved by my children - including the 14 yo daughter who supposedly doesn't like pecans. There were no leftovers and I was advised that this is a keeper.
The only problem for a less experienced cook is that the recipe called for 'boneless chicken breasts (halves or tenders)" but called for a cooking time of 45 minutes to an hour. While that would be an appropriate time for chicken breasts; it's far too long for chicken tenders. I adjusted, cooking them about 24 minutes and they were juicy but full cooked. I skipped putting foil in the bottom of the cookie sheet and didn't spray with Pam but that didn't seem necessary.
This recipe was made for the St John's Moms' Ministry Night Owls group of about 15 women. The recipe was a smash hit; there was little chili left and multiple ladies asked for the recipe. Big Batch Chili was simple to prepare, needed no fancy hard-to-find ingredients and was quite tasty on both rice and baked potatoes. This one is a keeper.
The only negatives are that the recipe didn't state the size of Crock-Pot needed and it failed to say "remove the bay leaf before serving" which is standard when cooking with bay leaves.
Just three days later I prepared Linda's Pecan Crusted Baked Chicken for my family. Initially it was going to be for dh, myself and two children (11yo dd and 9yo ds) but then plans changed and I had two extras to feed (14yo dd and 16yo ds). Unfortunately I had only purchased and thawed 1.5 lbs of chicken tenders so dh and I got takeout while the children enjoyed a new recipe.
The chicken was easy to prepare, again no fancy ingredients needed and it was loved by my children - including the 14 yo daughter who supposedly doesn't like pecans. There were no leftovers and I was advised that this is a keeper.
The only problem for a less experienced cook is that the recipe called for 'boneless chicken breasts (halves or tenders)" but called for a cooking time of 45 minutes to an hour. While that would be an appropriate time for chicken breasts; it's far too long for chicken tenders. I adjusted, cooking them about 24 minutes and they were juicy but full cooked. I skipped putting foil in the bottom of the cookie sheet and didn't spray with Pam but that didn't seem necessary.
October 3, 2009
The Potluck Club Cookbook by Linda Evans Shepherd and Eva Marie Everson is filled with so many terrific recipes! I had so much fun going through this book, first I read it cover to cover, because the authors supplement the recipes with stories about how they found them or use them. Second, I went through it again putting sticky notes on each recipe I couldn't wait to try out. The recipes are easy, a must for an amateur cook like me, but they are for downhome, traditional foods that families love. The chocolate cake recipe is to DIE for, I can't tell you how many compliments I received after making it. The chapter with healthy foods has recipes that genuinely taste good as well as being good for you. The Italian chicken was a big hit in my house. The Cheddar cheese soup was a true success: both girls ate two bowls, and my husband took the leftovers to work for a couple of days after. I served the taco casserole to some family, and they requested the recipe for it, and you know that's the best indicator of a good food, if someone asks you for the recipe. I had that happen several times with this book, and I'm not done sampling! It has definitely earned a permanent place in my kitchen.
February 13, 2010
If you have read any of The Potluck Club books then you will love this cookbook. If you have never read any of The Potluck Club books then you will still love it. so, either way you would get a lot out of this great cookbook. My son, Ben, who is 8, loves to cook. We like to look at cookbooks and see what we would like to try. There were so many in this cookbook that we did not know where to start.
I do wish their were pictures of some of the dishes, if not all. It would have been lots of fun if Linda and Eva were in some of them. I think it would have made it more personable, kind of like their books. But, of course if you ask my friend, Tami, she will just say that I like cookbooks with pictures. I do not tend to buy a cookbook if there are no pictures so I am not sure I would have picked it if I was not sent it. However I am glad they did.
Throughout the book there are personal notes and tidbits from the authors. This makes it enjoyable to read too.
Don't know what to make? Need easy down to earth recipes? Get this cookbook~ NOW!!
I do wish their were pictures of some of the dishes, if not all. It would have been lots of fun if Linda and Eva were in some of them. I think it would have made it more personable, kind of like their books. But, of course if you ask my friend, Tami, she will just say that I like cookbooks with pictures. I do not tend to buy a cookbook if there are no pictures so I am not sure I would have picked it if I was not sent it. However I am glad they did.
Throughout the book there are personal notes and tidbits from the authors. This makes it enjoyable to read too.
Don't know what to make? Need easy down to earth recipes? Get this cookbook~ NOW!!
September 25, 2009
A versatile cook book that will appeal to many people. All the recipes are easy and made from simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. The authors share their own dishes with little anecdotes about each recipe, as well as anecdotes about the Potluck Club book characters.
If I have any complaints it's that there are some inconsistencies: some recipes state how many servings, but others don't.
If I have any complaints it's that there are some inconsistencies: some recipes state how many servings, but others don't.
November 17, 2009
You can not read Taste of Fame without getting hungry. Authors Linda Evans Shephered and Eva Marie Everson, the authors of the Potluck Club books have complied their favorite recipes. From Salads to casseroles to slow-cooker dinners. The Potluck Club Cookbook is a must buy, I have already incorporated some of the recipes into my family dinner time.
March 15, 2012
If a fan of the Potluck club books: read them all first, then enjoy the cute recipes (and "remembrances" of what happened in the books). The recipes are all simple; I tried some [recipes] with pretty good results. The stories are better. One of the best parts is at the end when the authors discuss how they write together and their inspiration. :)
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February 12, 2010Really like this one-may have to purchase it!
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July 17, 2012I haven't made anything from here yet, but I love to read the recipes anyway. :-)
June 27, 2015
Don't Bother
Kindle must have forgotten to proofread this book before publishing. I did not find one recipe I would want to try. Sorry I wasted my money.
Kindle must have forgotten to proofread this book before publishing. I did not find one recipe I would want to try. Sorry I wasted my money.
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