Cookbook Tested and Reviewed: Country Cooking from a Redneck Kitchen

I was excited to try Country Cooking from a Redneck Kitchen by Francine Bryson, as the recipes didn't seem too complicated. There are over 100 recipes, and they are all family-friendly recipes, except maybe the squirrel casserole that is thrown in to make it truly authentic! I found many dishes that sounded great for dinner, such as meatloaf, a chicken casserole with homemade cream of chicken soup, lemonade rolls glazed with Country Time mix, and the Sunday Supper Pie.
This evening, I made the Redneck Hawaiian chicken and it came out great. It actually restored my husband's faith in me that I may be able to feed him. Here is a picture of it simmering in the slow cooker:

In addition to the awesome dinners, there's also a bunch of dessert bars and other treats included, since the author is an award winning baker. As an amateur cook with simple tastes, I will get tons of use out of this book, and am happy to have received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

America's Best Breakfasts Cookbook Review

I have been on a breakfast kick for about the past 12-14 years, so of course I had to have the America's Best Breakfasts cookbook. The book is arranged by region and includes breakfasts from local restaurants across the United States. Each recipe has nice pictures and anecdotes from the restaurant or about the meal.
The recipes are varied, and also vary in difficulty, which was nice. Recipes range from a simple yet unique granola to lemon curd waffles. I am excited to cook my way across the country!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review from Blogging for Books.