I loved her first cookbook and I might love this one even more! It seems more accessible with more of a focus on shorter cooking times, as Teigen was I loved her first cookbook and I might love this one even more! It seems more accessible with more of a focus on shorter cooking times, as Teigen was a new mom at the time of writing it. I bookmarked so many recipes to try!...more
I’ve been wanting more meatless recipes and Rosenstrach really came through. I already made one recipe (barley bowls) and bookmarked so many more. It I’ve been wanting more meatless recipes and Rosenstrach really came through. I already made one recipe (barley bowls) and bookmarked so many more. It would have been helpful if more recipes featured proteins, instead of optional add ons, but other than that, this is one gorgeous, inspiring cookbook....more
I loved Gregory Gourdet when he was on Top Chef and was so excited to hear about this cookbook. The food photography is stunning, first of all. But thI loved Gregory Gourdet when he was on Top Chef and was so excited to hear about this cookbook. The food photography is stunning, first of all. But the recipes are no slouch either! I was particularly impressed with the fermentation section. You never know how accessible chef cookbooks are going to be but this one really does seem to have the home cook in mind, even if there are lots of DIY sauces and ingredients. I’ve bookmarked several recipes to try and I can’t wait to see how they turn out. ...more
A celebration of Black cooking over the years, accompanied by beautiful photography and profiles of Black chefs and food experts. The recipes are inspA celebration of Black cooking over the years, accompanied by beautiful photography and profiles of Black chefs and food experts. The recipes are inspired by the various people profiled, which is such a neat touch. Many of the recipes are aspirational for me—either more complicated than I want to try at home or with ingredients that will be trickier to track down. But I still thoroughly enjoyed reading through them and seeing what Samuelsson loves about each one. And there are quite a few recipes I do plan on trying! I’ve grown very tired of cooking for myself this past year but I feel renewed after reading this and getting new ideas....more
This was a bit all over the place in terms of scope but I’m glad this cookbook exists nonetheless. I wish Miller had written it from the assumption thThis was a bit all over the place in terms of scope but I’m glad this cookbook exists nonetheless. I wish Miller had written it from the assumption that single people don’t need to be convinced that they should cook for themselves. The recipes are all over the place, from the extremely simple to those requiring duck confit. There’s also, confusingly, a section of recipes you can make for a crowd/party.
At the same time, this gave me what I need: recipes with only one or two servings. I am a fan of leftovers but it does get tiring to eat the same thing night after night. The smaller portion recipes will be great to incorporate into the mix. It would have been helpful had some recipes been grouped together by ingredient. If you only need a quarter of a cabbage for one recipe, for instance, what do you do with the rest of it? I try to do my meal planning around that concept so the omission was confusing here.
Note: there is unfortunately a strain of diet culture infused in the pages, with a lot of emphasis or jokes about things being healthy or unhealthy....more
While I wish I'd gotten this cookbook as a coy way to announce a new relationship, I got it instead because I've had good luck as a single woman with While I wish I'd gotten this cookbook as a coy way to announce a new relationship, I got it instead because I've had good luck as a single woman with "cooking for two" recipes and cookbooks in the past. Sometimes you don't want to have leftovers for a whole week. However, this cookbook is structured completely differently in that it's laying out plans for 4 or 5 course meals. There are some recipes that will work just fine for me but the rest may be best for hosting dinner parties. Not a bad idea to keep such recipes in the arsenal. I did find her essays introducing each meal plan to be repetitive and on the smug married side. Many of the things she was reflecting on felt like common sense to me but perhaps if I'd married in my early 20s, I'd have to learn similar lessons. Who can say?...more
I’ve already made the Vegetable Tortilla Stew and can confirm it's delicious and easy. And I will be making so many more of these recipes asap! TeigenI’ve already made the Vegetable Tortilla Stew and can confirm it's delicious and easy. And I will be making so many more of these recipes asap! Teigen has a great sense of humor, as evidenced by her recipe descriptions.
FYI there is language about diets and weight gain, as well as drug and alcohol references, throughout, so exercise caution if these things are potentially triggering....more
I was thrilled when Joy The Baker announced her next cookbook was dedicated to brunch and I have to say this one exceeded my expectations. I've been aI was thrilled when Joy The Baker announced her next cookbook was dedicated to brunch and I have to say this one exceeded my expectations. I've been a big fan of her recipes for several years and there are so many great options in Over Easy I can now add to my arsenal. So far I've made the Grapefruit Rosemary Mimosa, Mini Apricot and Cardamom Scones, and Baked Ratatouille Hash with fried eggs- all winners in my book! On deck soon: Sweet Bacon Pancakes, Breakfast BLTs, and Spinach and Artichoke Strata. YUM. Joy Wilson just gets me....more
Another winner from Smitten Kitchen! I enjoy reading SK because Deb's recipes are part attainable and part aspirational. Deb's pure love and enjoymentAnother winner from Smitten Kitchen! I enjoy reading SK because Deb's recipes are part attainable and part aspirational. Deb's pure love and enjoyment of food bursts off the page and you can't help but catch her enthusiasm. I'm probably never going to grill squid or make my own flatbread but I love reading about her process. I read cookbooks for inspiration and to get me out of cooking my usual recipes. To that end, I'm especially looking forward to making the red lentil soup, kale Caesar with broken eggs, and street cart chicken soon. Oh, and just about every dessert. Deb's recipes never steer me wrong....more
Gorgeous photography and a lovely profile of the Midwest thanks to the farmers and makers that are profiled. I really enjoyed Thielen's sadly short-liGorgeous photography and a lovely profile of the Midwest thanks to the farmers and makers that are profiled. I really enjoyed Thielen's sadly short-lived show for the Food Network and this cookbook expands on the dishes featured there. So many of them remind me of the dishes my Grandma made, even though Thielen has much more adventurous and Scandinavian offerings than I did growing up. I have high hopes for her pickle recipe and there were a number of others I hope to try. I don't know how non-Midwesterners will feel about this cookbook but this Midwesterner loved it. ...more
This is a must-have cookbook for every kitchen! I first met Samin through Michael Pollan’s book Cooked, although I did not put two and two together unThis is a must-have cookbook for every kitchen! I first met Samin through Michael Pollan’s book Cooked, although I did not put two and two together until I watched her marvelous Netflix show. While I have several recipes bookmarked (and have made a few before owning this), the real reason to read this is Samin’s philosophy of cooking and her clear explanations for why things work the way they do. I enjoy cooking and I’m pretty good at it but now I feel even more equipped....more
Great resource for anyone wanting to make their own sausage. My mom's side of the family has their own sausage recipe and I've been curious about otheGreat resource for anyone wanting to make their own sausage. My mom's side of the family has their own sausage recipe and I've been curious about other varieties in a "maybe someday I'll try this" kind of way. Farr has made the recipes easily adaptable and I love how he also included recipes for accompaniments, like beer mustard and harissa....more
Gorgeous photography and complex, fascinating recipes. I ate at Husk once while I lived in Nashville and it’s still one of the top five meals I’ve eveGorgeous photography and complex, fascinating recipes. I ate at Husk once while I lived in Nashville and it’s still one of the top five meals I’ve ever eaten. Brock is such a talented chef and I loved learning more about his approach to food, even if I’m unlikely to make any of the recipes here, though I may try my hand at a few of the condiments. ...more
As a fan of Smitten Kitchen the blog, this cookbook was everything I hoped it would be. Deb's stories are undeniably her and the recipes and directionAs a fan of Smitten Kitchen the blog, this cookbook was everything I hoped it would be. Deb's stories are undeniably her and the recipes and directions can't help but inspire you. Many of the pictures made me drool. I have no doubt many of this recipes will become go-tos....more
Gabrielle Hamilton, chef and author of one of my favorite food memoirs Blood, Bones, and Butter, has come out with her own cookbook. It is gorgeous, aGabrielle Hamilton, chef and author of one of my favorite food memoirs Blood, Bones, and Butter, has come out with her own cookbook. It is gorgeous, a true chef's cookbook. I loved reading through the crisp, clean ingredients and precise instructions....more
Great resource for this wannabe canner. I'm looking forward to trying many of these recipes out as the CSA season continues to unfold.Great resource for this wannabe canner. I'm looking forward to trying many of these recipes out as the CSA season continues to unfold....more
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