More-with-Less Cookbook

by Doris Janzen Longacre

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This is a new edition of Herald Press's all-time best-selling cookbook, helping thousands of families establish a climate of joy and concern for others at mealtime. The late author's introductory chapters have been edited and revised for today's cooks. Statistics and nutritional information have been updated to reflect current American and Canadian eating habits, health issues, and diet guidelines. The new U.S. food chart--My Plate--was slipped in at the last minute and bplaced alongside Canada's Food Guide. But the message has changed little from the one that Doris Janzen Longacre promoted in 1976, when the first edition of this cookbook was released. In many ways she was ahead of her time in advocating for people to eat more whole grains and more vegetables and fruits, with less meat, saturated fat, and sugars.… (more)

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Doris is my sixth cousin, twice removed.

My copy of this cookbook is battered and stained, but still going strong. My favorite recipe from the whole cookbook, that I have made the most, is bierrocks.

This cookbook is an essential in the kitchen of anyone who wants to cook frugally. (

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ChristinasBookshelf | May 8, 2022 |

The most important part of this cookbook is the philosophy and principles laid out in the opening sections. The author argues in a warm and inspiring way for simple and frugal cooking, with occasional indulgences as a special occasion. Reading this book reaffirmed what my parents' taught me (and I'm sure they owned this book) and made me feel more resolved to put more effort into my cooking. Most of the recipes didn’t suit my tastes or capabilities, but that's true of any cookbook. I'll definitely keep this around as a reference.
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wishanem | May 27, 2021 |

Commissioned by Mennonite Central Committee, "The text of this unusual cookbook
describes ways to conserve protein and improve the nutritional value of meals
at less cost than you are now spending for your food. It can help establish a
climate of concern and joy in your home. Your family can feel a greater sense
of purpose and fulfillment as you gather each day at mealtime." --back cover

collectionmcc | Mar 6, 2018 |

I hate menu planning and trying to find cheap healthy recipes that my family will want to eat but this cookbook has really helped me out with menu planning on a budget with lots of delicious recipes and tips. I definitely recommend it. (

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reigningstars | Dec 4, 2014 |

One of my favorite cookbooks of all time. I kept the library copy until I thought they were going to come to my house and take it back. I finally have my own copy :) (

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bookqueenshelby | Sep 9, 2014 |

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Doris Janzen Longacre	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Eby, Mary Emma Showalter	Foreword	secondary author	some editions	confirmed
Lind, Mary Beth	Foreword	secondary author	some editions	confirmed

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This is a new edition of Herald Press's all-time best-selling cookbook, helping thousands of families establish a climate of joy and concern for others at mealtime. The late author's introductory chapters have been edited and revised for today's cooks. Statistics and nutritional information have been updated to reflect current American and Canadian eating habits, health issues, and diet guidelines. The new U.S. food chart--My Plate--was slipped in at the last minute and bplaced alongside Canada's Food Guide. But the message has changed little from the one that Doris Janzen Longacre promoted in 1976, when the first edition of this cookbook was released. In many ways she was ahead of her time in advocating for people to eat more whole grains and more vegetables and fruits, with less meat, saturated fat, and sugars.

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