March 31, 2014

Six Sisters' Stuff Cookbook Review and 10 Book Giveaway Plus Oven-Baked Tacos

The Publisher provided me with a copy of this book for the purpose of this review, but all opinions expressed herein are my own.

A Year With Six Sisters' Stuff: 52 Menu Plans, Recipes, and Ideas to Bring Families Together

This is the newest cookbook from the sisters behind the popular blog, Six Sisters' Stuff.  

I didn't waste any time diving into this cookbook.

I loved their first book, but I think I like this 2nd book better :)  The recipes are all simple, family friendly, dishes with familiar ingredients and there is a mouthwatering photos of every recipe.

The layout is different than their first book.  Rather than being divided into specific categories, it is divided by meal plans.  There are 52 meal plans in the book, each of which contains a main dish, a side dish and a dessert.  Some of the recipes are from scratch while others use mixes and short-cuts.  I think there is a really good variety of dishes.
  First, I made these Oven-Baked Tacos.  I always love new taco recipes.  This one is super simple and perfect for a week night.  Baking the tacos softens the shells a bit which makes them a little easier to eat, plus it melts the cheese which holds the filling together better.  

Then, I tried the Chicken Parmesan Crescents, which is now a family favorite and I made the Banana Crumb Muffins which are delish as well.  

Overall, if you want a cookbook full of dishes that your whole family will love, then this is the book for you.  A lot of the recipes remind me of food I grew up eating.  I love it.

You can purchase it at Amazon, Walmart, Deseret Book, Barnes & Noble and other retailers.
Oven-Baked Tacos
adapted from: Six Sisters' Stuff

1 Lb. lean ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (1 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 c. chunky salsa
12 hard taco shells
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, lettuce, olives, sour cream, cilantro

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  In a large skillet over medium heat, saute the ground beef.  Just before it is cooked through, add the diced onion and saute until tender.  Add the minced garlic and saute 30 more seconds.  Add taco seasoning and stir to combine.  Stir in the beans and salsa.  Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.  In a 9x13-inch baking pan, line up all taco shells.  Fill each one with a couple scoops of the beef mixture and pack down into the shell.  Top each taco with shredded cheese.  Bake for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Serve with your favorite toppings.  Makes 4-6 servings.    

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30 comments:

  1. I'm excited for all the recipes. Every recipe I have tried has been awesome!!!

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  2. I loved their first book and this one sounds great too! Always looking for family friendly recipes.

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  3. Great recipes.....great cookbook.

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  4. I absolutely LOVE your newsletter, and all the fabulous recipes. My "bestie" friend is a wonderful cook, so I bought her your cookbook for Christmas. She has made several things, and raved about all of them.
    I would love to have one of your cookbooks too.
    Thanks for the chance! nettiecrain@live.com

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  5. I love their first cookbook and also bought one for my 3 daughters. Excellent book for long time cook and novice cooks

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  6. I havent read there first cookbook, looking forward to the second. Have gotton wonderful recipies from the website. Thank you

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  7. I have the first book and love it! Would love to have this one!!

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  8. My favorite recipe from Six Sisters' Stuff is the Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chili. It is on regular rotation at my house. I always bring it for potlucks and everyone loves it.

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  9. I would love to win. I haven't seen the first cookbook.
    azzuri9@aol.com

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  10. I've never seen the first Six Sisters cookbook, but would love to have it, AND this one! Very excited to see the recipes!

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  11. They have a recipe for the best hamburger. It's the best.

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  12. I would be very excited if I won this cookbook! It looks like a good one to add to my collection. Thanks for the chance too.

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  13. We have really enjoyed the recipes we have tried from their (and your!) website! I don't have one of their cookbooks, but would love to! thanks for doing this!!

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  14. Would love to have this cookbook, know it would have lots of recipes my family would like

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  15. Thanks for the chance to win! This book sounds amazing!

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  16. I'd love to have this cookbook.

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  17. I started following the blog after the first book, so I am not familiar with it. But have found so many great recipes on the web site that I look forward to seeing the new book. Thanks for the chance to win it.

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  18. I love their blog and can't wait to check out the new cookbook! Thanks!!

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  19. I love their blog and I love trying their recipes with turn out wonderful. I can not wait until the new cookbook comes out. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  20. I'm going to try these oven baked tacos.

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  21. I make their cheesy bread sticks all the time. The first cookbook has great recipes,stories and crafts; I'm sure this one will be just as fabulous.

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  22. This cookbooks looks great! I am looking forward to getting it!

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  23. I would love to win! I follow Six Sisters website and Facebook accounts. :)

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  24. Oh this cookbook would be awesome! Gonna go check it out!

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  25. I can't wait to try this cookbook! I am always so excited to try new things.

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  26. I can't wait to 'win' this cookbook! They have so many great recipes! Love their blog! If only I could win someone to go grocery shopping for the recipes!

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  27. I would love to own their cookbook! I follow their website almost everyday. Their recipes are so family friendly.

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  28. So sorry I missed that Giveaway!!!! But, thanks for the great taco recipe!! Pinned it!!

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