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Originally Posted by mrscoach
I read the reviews for this during the night. Evidently it is for basic items, such as mashed potatoes. Things that can be had in any cookbook. There is some sort of 'lead in' writing for each recipe, trying to tie in to the HP world.
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Yeah, that pretty well sums it up. I can't speak to the full book, but this "selections from" freebie was pretty basic. It's a "Christmas Menu", so it's designed to be an entire dinner menu. I wasn't impressed enough with any of the recipes to try making anything here.
EDIT: Here's the recipe list from the TOC
Appetizers
Cornish Pasties
Creamy Onion Soup
Entree
Classic Road Turkey
Side Dishes
Fluffy Mashed Potatoes [this happens to be my mother's recipe...]
Classic Gravy [also my mother's recipe]
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts
Glazed Carrots
Easiest Cranberry Sauce
Irish Soda Bread
Desserts
Christmas Pudding for Kids
Rhubarb Crumble with Custard Sauce
Christmas Trifle
Pumpkin Pie
Peppermint Humbugs
Hot Chocolate