lisakelsey's Profile

From: Pawling, NY U.S.A

Joined: December 31st, 2009

About me: I'm the art director of Family Circle and a food department groupie. I have been collecting cookbooks for years and now have a substantial collection of old and new titles which I am looking forward to entering and reviewing here.

Favorite cookbook: How to Cook Everything


Latest review:

April 20th, 2015

Aromatic Minced Pork, Shan Style from Hot Sour Salty Sweet: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia

It's amazing how good this tasted considering I was missing a few of the ingredients. I used ginger instead of galangal and onion instead of shallots and squeezed on some lime juice instead of lemongrass.... read more >


recipe reviews (98)
book reviews (4)
useful review votes (31)

lisakelsey's Bookshelf

532 book(s). Click the title of a book to start adding your recipe and book reviews.

TitleTagsRatings & Reviews

The French Country Table

By Laura Washburn
Ryland Peters & Small - 2010


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes

By Tessa Kiros
Murdoch Books - 2004


(14 recipe reviews)
owned by 26 my recipe reviews 0

Eating Wildly: Foraging for Life, Love and the Perfect Meal

By Ava Chin
Simon & Schuster - 2014


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Brazilian Barbecue & Beyond

By David Ponte, Jamie Barber, Lizzy Barber, Chef David Rood
Sterling Epicure - 2014


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans

By Michelle Tam, Henry Fong
Andrews McMeel Publishing - 2013


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Recipes and Dreams from an Italian Life

By Tessa Kiros
Andrews McMeel Publishing - 2013


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

Superfood Kitchen: Cooking with Nature's Most Amazing Foods (Superfood Series)

By Julie Morris
Sterling Epicure - 2012


(0 recipe reviews)
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Vibrant Food: Celebrating the Ingredients, Recipes, and Colors of Each Season

By Kimberley Hasselbrink
Ten Speed Press - 2014


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

New American Table

By Marcus Samuelsson
Wiley - 2009


(6 recipe reviews)
owned by 7 my recipe reviews 6

The New Orleans Restaurant Cookbook

By Deirdre Stanforth
Doubleday and Company - 1967


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 3 my recipe reviews 0

The Taste of Country Cooking: 30th Anniversary Edition

By Edna Lewis
Knopf - 2006


(1 recipe review)
owned by 14 my recipe reviews 0

Paleo for Beginners: Essentials to Get Started with the Paleo Diet

By John Chatham
Rockridge University Press - 2013


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

The Soda Fountain: Floats, Sundaes, Egg Creams & More--Stories and Flavors of an American Original

By Gia Giasullo, Peter Freeman, Brooklyn Farmacy and Soda Fountain, Elizabeth Kiem, Michael Harlan Turkell
Ten Speed Press - 2014


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Sunday Casseroles: Complete Comfort in One Dish

By Betty Rosbottom, Susie Cushner
Chronicle Books - 2014


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

The American Cookbook: A Fresh Take on Classic Recipes

By Elena Rosemond-Hoerr, Caroline Bretherton
DK ADULT - 2014


(0 recipe reviews)
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Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys

By Lucinda Scala Quinn
Artisan - 2009


(5 recipe reviews)
owned by 18 my recipe reviews 0

Italian Home Cooking: 125 Recipes to Comfort Your Soul

By Julia della Croce
Kyle Books - 2010


(1 recipe review)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 1

Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day

By Diana Henry
Ten Speed Press - 2009


(21 recipe reviews)
owned by 9 my recipe reviews 0

Quick & Easy Chinese: 70 Everyday Recipes

By Nancie McDermott, Maren Caruso
Chronicle Books - 2008


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 8 my recipe reviews 0

Seafood Basics: 86 Recipes Illustrated Step by Step (My Cooking Class)

By Abi Fawcett, Deirdre Rooney
Firefly Books - 2012


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Ample Hills Creamery: Secrets and Stories from Brooklyn’s Favorite Ice Cream Shop

By Brian Smith, Jackie Cuscuna, Lauren Kaelin, Lauren Kaelin, Lucy Schaeffer
Stewart, Tabori and Chang - 2014


(1 recipe review)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

Seafood

By DK Publishing
DK ADULT - 2011


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

The Complete Soup Cookbook

By Roy Ald
Prentice-Hall - 1969


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Dessert Cookbook: 100 Delicious Heritage Recipes from the Farm and Garden

By Josh Kilmer-Purcell, Brent Ridge, Sandy Gluck
Rodale Books - 2013


(0 recipe reviews)
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Stews: 200 Earthy, Delicious Recipes

By Jenna Holst
MacMillan Publishing Company - 1998


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

Eat St.: Recipes from the Tastiest, Messiest, and Most Irresistible Food Trucks

By James Cunningham
Pintail - 2013


(0 recipe reviews)
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Cheese: A Connoisseur's Guide to the World's Best

By Max McCalman, David Gibbons
Clarkson Potter - 2005


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 5 my recipe reviews 0

Gale Gand's Lunch!

By Gale Gand, Christie Matheson
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - 2014


(3 recipe reviews)
owned by 3 my recipe reviews 1

Low and Slow: The Art and Technique of Braising, BBQ, and Slow Roasting

By The Culinary Institute of America, Robert Briggs
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt - 2014


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

The Texas Cowboy Kitchen

By Grady Spears, June Naylor
Andrews McMeel Publishing - 2007


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

The Fresh 20: 20-Ingredient Meal Plans for Health and Happiness 5 Nights a Week

By Melissa Lanz
William Morrow Cookbooks - 2013


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 3 my recipe reviews 0

Michael's Genuine Food: Down-to-Earth Cooking for People Who Love to Eat

By Michael Schwartz, JoAnn Cianciulli
Clarkson Potter - 2011


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 2 my recipe reviews 0

Eat: The Little Book of Fast Food

By Nigel Slater
Ten Speed Press - 2014


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Japanese Homestyle Cooking

By Tokiko Suzuki
Japan Publications Trading - 2000


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Sushi Slim: The One-Japanese-Meal-a-Day Diet Cookbook

By Makiko Sano
Countryman Press - 2014


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Eat What You Love

By Marlene Koch
- 2000


(0 recipe reviews)
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Tacolicious: Festive Recipes for Tacos, Snacks, Cocktails, and More

By Sara Deseran, Joe Hargrave, Antelmo Faria, Mike Barrow
Ten Speed Press - 2014


(0 recipe reviews)
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Japanese Garnishes: The Ancient Art of Mukimono

By Yukiko Haydock
Henry Holt & Co - 1980


(0 recipe reviews)
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The World Cheese Book

By DK Publishing
DK ADULT - 2009


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 3 my recipe reviews 0

The Artisan Market: Cure Your Own Bacon, Make the Perfect Chutney, and Other Delicious Secrets

By Emma MacDonald
Duncan Baird - 2013


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

The New Indian Slow Cooker: Recipes for Curries, Dals, Chutneys, Masalas, Biryani, and More

By Neela Paniz
Ten Speed Press - 2014


(3 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 3

Myrtle Allen's Cooking at Ballymaloe House

By Myrtle Allen, Mick Hales
Stewart Tabori & Chang - 1990


(0 recipe reviews)
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Homemade Liqueurs and Infused Spirits: Innovative Flavor Combinations, Plus Homemade Versions of Kahlúa, Cointreau, and Other Popular Liqueurs

By Andrew Schloss
Storey Publishing, LLC - 2013


(0 recipe reviews)
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4 Ingredients One Pot, One Bowl: Rediscover the Wonders of Simple, Home-Cooked Meals

By Kim McCosker
Atria Books - 2013


(0 recipe reviews)
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Cindy's Supper Club: Meals from Around the World to Share with Family and Friends

By Cindy Pawlcyn
Ten Speed Press - 2012


(0 recipe reviews)
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Vintage Cocktails: Authentic Recipes and Illustrations from 1920-1960

By Bob Markel, Susan Waggoner
Smithmark,U.S. - 1999


(0 recipe reviews)
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The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking

By Jeff Hertzberg, Zoë François, Stephen Scott Gross
Thomas Dunne Books - 2013


(0 recipe reviews)
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The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Cookbook: Heirloom fruits and vegetables, and more than 100 heritage recipes to inspire every generation

By Dr. Brent Ridge, Sandy Gluck, Josh Kilmer-Purcell
Sterling Epicure - 2011


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 5 my recipe reviews 0

True Tuscan: Flavors and Memories from the Countryside of Tuscany

By Cesare Casella
Ecco - 2005


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 1 my recipe reviews 0

Banh Mi: 75 Banh Mi Recipes for Authentic and Delicious Vietnamese Sandwiches Including Lemongrass Tofu, Soy Ginger Quail, Sugarcane Shrimp Cake, and Honey-Glazed Beef

By Jacqueline Pham
Adams Media - 2013


(0 recipe reviews)
owned by 3 my recipe reviews 0