Review: Who Doesn't Love Tater Tots?
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 5, 2013
I admit that my purchase of the "Tater Tot Casserole Cookbook" was an impulse based on my remembrance of the delights of Tater Tots when I was in my youth. It's such a versatile, easy to prepare food - basically just reheat and serve. It has a great retro appeal, and who doesn't love potatoes?This would have been a nice addition to my cookbook collection when I was raising kids who liked plain, hearty food. The recipes are unsophisticated and easy to prepare, and I'm certain that they would appeal to the taste buds of young, picky eaters. However, the reliance on canned soups, evaporated milk and other high-calorie, high-sodium ingredients make most of these recipes a non-starter for the older, calorie-counting health conscious consumer.The author's writing style is fun and light-hearted, and the recipes are easy to replicate, but the recipes are definitely not "light". If you're looking to put simple, hearty, low-cost-per-portion food on the table for a large family, you will find much to like in this cookbook.