1 / 7The Complete Dehydrator Cookbook: 125 Recipes and Drying Guide
Drying Guide: The Complete Dehydrator Cookbook is a practical reference for learning to dry, store and rehydrate a broad range of foods. Its 125 recipes span snacks, just-add-water meals, breads and other dishes, alongside directions for dehydrating more than 75 types of food.
At a glance
- Includes 125 recipes covering snacks, instant meals, breads, crackers, cookies, drinks and spice blends.
- Offers guidance for dehydrating more than 75 kinds of food, with equipment information and troubleshooting tips.
- Covers drying, storing and rehydrating foods, including produce, herbs, nuts, yogurt, tofu, meat, pasta and rice.
- Includes low-temperature, plant-based recipe ideas for readers interested in raw foods.
Reference price: $28.99
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines practical drying instructions with recipes rather than focusing on recipes alone.
- The stated range includes both everyday snacks such as chips and jerky and just-add-water meals for travel or camping.
- Guidance on storage and rehydration adds use beyond the drying process itself.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Publisher | Sourcebooks |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 28 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 226 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1646117017 |
| Dimensions | 19.05 x 1.42 x 23.5 cm |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
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What to know before buying
- The book's raw-food section describes low-temperature plant-based recipes, but the listing does not specify drying temperatures or provide details to assess particular food-safety procedures.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Home cooks learning how to dehydrate and store a variety of foods.
- People preserving seasonal produce or preparing portable snacks and just-add-water meals.
- Readers seeking a mix of dehydrating instructions, troubleshooting guidance and recipes.
Less suited to
- Readers looking only for a dehydrator appliance rather than a cookbook.
- Shoppers who need a book in a language other than English.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as informative, with useful tips, explanations that readers find clear and recipes reported to work well. That feedback is relevant to buyers looking for both instruction and cooking ideas across the book's stated range of foods. Opinions on value are mixed, so the broad coverage may matter more to some readers than to others.
Positive themes
- Readers describe the guidance as informative and easy to follow.
- Customer feedback praises the tips and recipe selection.
Mixed feedback
- Customer opinions differ on whether the book offers good value for money.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes does the book include?
The listing states that it includes 125 dehydrator recipes.
What kinds of foods does the book cover?
Its guidance covers more than 75 kinds of food, including fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts, yogurt, tofu, meat, pasta and rice.
Does it explain storage and rehydration?
Yes. The listing describes guidance on dehydrating, storing and rehydrating foods.
Are there recipes for travel or camping?
The book includes portable foods and just-add-water instant meals, along with snacks such as jerky and fruit leathers.
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