***This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Grace, comment #41!***
Today is the launch of the new cookbook, The Busy People's Fast and Frugal Cookbook
What they say about it:
- Perfect recipes for any cook with little time and even less money.
- Dawn Hall shows home cooks how to prepare simple and fast food that’s as healthy as it is easy on the budget.
- Every recipe is low-fat, budget-friendly, seven ingredients or less and prepared, start to finish, in 30 minutes or less.
What I say about it:
I like that it contains all types of meals – appetizers, breakfast, brunch, soups, side dishes, breads, main meals, desserts, beverages, salads, and so on. The book is set up for quick browsing and easy meal prep. For example, recipes are sectioned off by how long they take to prepare. She also includes a wonderful sidebar section for each recipe with a supply list for the meal, a divided grocery list for the meal, and recipe suggestions to complete the meal along with a timeline to help you get that meal on the table. Its well-organized and easy to follow.
I did wish that she used less packaged and processed foods. I know they can be faster and cheaper, but tend to not be as healthy. However, you could easily substitute fresh or unprocessed ingredients and modify the recipes as you wish.Overall this is a great cookbook full of recipes you will actually make. If you like Sandra Lee or Rachel Ray, you'll like this! It would make a good gift for a busy working mom or a college student navigating the kitchen for the first time.
Dawn Hall is giving a lucky Girlymama reader their very own copy of The Busy People's Fast and Frugal Cookbook
1. Contest ends Friday, October 23.
2. Entry #1: Leave a comment just saying you want to win.
3. Entry #2: Leave a SEPARATE comment telling me your favorite fast and frugal meal.
4. Entry #3: Leave another comment telling me in what way you promoted this contest (i.e., posting about it on your blog, Tweeting about it, emailing friends, and/or subscribe to my feed by email or in a reader).
5. Winners will be selected by Random.org, announced back here on this post, and notified via email with further instructions.
Good luck!!!
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Obligatory Disclaimer: as stated above, i received a copy of this cookbook to review. i was not compensated financially.
I want to win!
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Posted by: Janet F | 10/16/2009 at 01:44 AM
Orzo with Peas, butter and Parmesan Cheese is my favorite frugal meal.
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Posted by: Janet F | 10/16/2009 at 01:45 AM
I am subscribed with Bloglines.
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Posted by: Janet F | 10/16/2009 at 01:46 AM
hi, is this open for worldwide?if so then count ne in please, i'd like to win it ^^
Posted by: Tigerlily | 10/16/2009 at 02:06 AM
lettuce, cucumber and cheese salad
Posted by: Tigerlily | 10/16/2009 at 02:07 AM
I want to win this so bad! Please pick me!
Posted by: sweetqt.wordpress.com | 10/16/2009 at 03:31 AM
my favorite fast and frugal meal is mac and cheese
Posted by: sweetqt,wordpress,com | 10/16/2009 at 03:36 AM
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Posted by: sweetqt,wordpress,com | 10/16/2009 at 03:38 AM
I want to WIN this cookbook birdson@roadrunner.com
Posted by: Birdie | 10/16/2009 at 11:27 AM
My fav Frugal meal is Beans & Weenies Bake birdson@roadrunner.com
Posted by: Birdie | 10/16/2009 at 11:28 AM
I'm always up for a new cookbook.
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Posted by: Sara B. | 10/16/2009 at 12:03 PM
I would love to win. I could sure use a cookbook like this.
Posted by: Jamie | 10/16/2009 at 03:58 PM
My fast and frugal meal is chili dogs. Open a can of chili cook the hot dogs in it, put on a bun and serve. Quick, easy, and pretty cheap.
Posted by: Jamie | 10/16/2009 at 03:59 PM
I would love to win! :-)
Posted by: Lindsey | 10/16/2009 at 05:25 PM
One of my favorite fast and frugal meals is bean burritos! Beans, cheese, tortillas, onions and hot sauce if you wish.I have a recipe for refried beans in the crockpot. It only takes a few minutes to throw it on in the morning and it's much cheaper than the cans of beans!
Posted by: Lindsey | 10/16/2009 at 05:28 PM
I also tweeted about the giveaway. :-)
Posted by: Lindsey | 10/16/2009 at 05:31 PM
Thanks for this giveaway!
Posted by: Christina | 10/16/2009 at 10:43 PM
i definitely want to win1
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Posted by: piper | 10/17/2009 at 07:39 AM
I love cookbooks! I want to win this one to add it to my collection!
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Posted by: tracy | 10/17/2009 at 12:53 PM
One of my favorite meals to fix in a hurry are quesidillas...they are so quick and you can throw just about anything into them.
Posted by: tracy | 10/17/2009 at 12:54 PM
Would love to win!
Posted by: Jennifer | 10/17/2009 at 04:58 PM
I'm a google reader subscriber
Posted by: Jennifer | 10/17/2009 at 05:00 PM
I want to win
Posted by: littlepurpleroom | 10/17/2009 at 05:56 PM
In the summer my fast and frugal meal is a big salad picked from our garden with grilled chicken breasts cut up on top with home made blue cheese dressing.
In the cold weather its pinto beans with brown rice. Frozen turnip greens and cornbread on the side. About 45 minutes.
Posted by: littlepurpleroom | 10/17/2009 at 06:01 PM
I'd love to win this book for my mom! She has recently gone back to work and I know she feels bad about serving frozen/packaged foods for dinner! I think the time line will really come in handy for us! Thanks,
Cassie
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Posted by: Cassie M | 10/18/2009 at 10:28 AM