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Mary Beth's Cookbooks

radc — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:00:05 GMT

Hi Everyone!

I have both of Mary Beth's cookbooks and they are two of my very favorites (for all of these years). I'm wondering if any of you also have them and if you can share your favorite recipes from these books. Would love to try some of the recipes that I have not yet tried based on your recommendations!

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

50Mickey — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:09:24 GMT

I had her first cook book, My Family's Favorites. I think it came out in the early 90's. All I remember was a a cheese soup and Tater Tot casserole. I tried both and they were gross. I got rid of that cookbook years ago and didn't buy her second one. It was just not my style of cooking. I also had Bob Bowersox's cookbook. His recipes were somewhat better.

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

Kachina624 — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:30:19 GMT

I have both cookbooks but never did I lot of cooking from them. They do have some very good recipes. One favorite was her white chocolate chip orange cookies.

I do little cooking these days.

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

piperbay — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:41:56 GMT

I just made her Applesauce Cookies this afternoon (used less sugar) and they came out great.

At holiday time I make her orange jello with the sherbet and mandarin oranges.

Her Potato Soup is another favorite that I have been making for years. Also like her Italian Spaghetti Sauce recipe.

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

radc — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:45:01 GMT

Thank you! I'll give the potato soup a try! I just made the Swedish Meatballs again the other night -- definitely a family favorite (from the first cookbook). I lighten it up with turkey instead of beef, and lowfat soups and sour cream. Delicious!

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

radc — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:46:32 GMT

I'll have to try them! Something different and unexpected...

Thank you!

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

fthunt — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 00:46:45 GMT

Never bought any of David's books either. Says he's just a home cook like me but........when he flips through the pages I don't even recognize the names of the dishes.

Half of these cookbooks are devoted to sweets which I never make. One box of sweet something from Wegmens is my routine.

Google is my cookbook!

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

luvmybeetle — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 01:02:12 GMT

I have both books. I really enjoy the Pink Champagne Salad. I made it a lot before the pandemic for church dinners. It's from the second book. And the Cranberry Salad also from the second book. There is also a Cranberry Salad in the first book, and a Cranberry Christmas Salad just above that one. Can you tell I like cranberries? I did notice that a couple recipes were printed without the correct directions. They were just a little off , which made a diffrence in making them.

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

wadesmom — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:48:57 GMT

I have both cookbooks. My favorite recipe is the Snickers Cookies - always a hit!

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

AuntG — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:57:35 GMT

I still use both of her cookbooks. Mostly for main dishes and salads.

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

Luvsmyfam — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 14:26:53 GMT

@AuntG I had no idea she had cookbooks on the q.i would like to try these.how would I go about this?

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

depglass — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 15:39:19 GMT

Try Ebay, and keep trying, they will come up eventually. My favorite Mary Beth recipe came from the QVC cookbook, the yellow one, I think. It is beef stroganoff made with ground beef, mushroom soup, consomme, and noodles. We had it just this week.

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

coconut1818 — Sun, 13 Mar 2022 17:13:10 GMT

@depglass wrote:
Try Ebay, and keep trying, they will come up eventually. My favorite Mary Beth recipe came from the QVC cookbook, the yellow one, I think. It is beef stroganoff made with ground beef, mushroom soup, consomme, and noodles. We had it just this week.

I have looked through both of my cookbooks and could not find the stroganoff recipe you are referencing. Would you mind telling us the page number? Thanks so much!

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

AuntG — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:46:46 GMT

@Luvsmyfam those cookbooks are so old that EBay and places like Goodwill might have them.

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

Luvsmyfam — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 22:18:02 GMT

@AuntG I've never shopped on ebay,but do have a goodwill store near my home,so I will take a look there.thankyou for the info

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

Daisy Lady — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 22:40:43 GMT

@coconut1818 ...the recipe for "15 Minute Beef Stroganoff" is in Mary Beth's first cookbook. Page 67

Daisy

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

coconut1818 — Sun, 20 Mar 2022 10:17:26 GMT

@Daisy Lady wrote:
@coconut1818 ...the recipe for "15 Minute Beef Stroganoff" is in Mary Beth's first cookbook. Page 67

Daisy

Thank you so much, Daisy Lady!

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

El from NJ — Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:19:00 GMT

me too

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

El from NJ — Sun, 27 Mar 2022 16:19:22 GMT

I have both of Mary Beth's cookbooks and never made anything from them. Just looked through them and think I will try the Swedish meatballs. Have to admit I buy lots of cookbooks and rarely make things from any of them. Thanks for giving me a "nudge".

Re: Mary Beth's Cookbooks

radc — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 14:46:00 GMT

Hi! I think you will really like the Swedish Meatballs! Served with buttered noodles and a green salad makes a wonderful dinner!