Review: The Best Cookbook I've Read in Twenty Years!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 6, 2013
This recipe book is an absolute joy to read! Even if I didn't cook, this book would be a "keeper". (To fully understand the reference, read the recipe for Thai Ginger Chicken, and make it tonight. It is definitely worth it.)This is one of the most entertaining books I've read in a long time, and the recipes are wonderful. Carolyn Price's recipes span a variety of cultures from Mexican to Italian to Asian to Southern comfort food and more. She offers delicious dishes that are fancy or casual, family-friendly or adult-oriented, and they are presented with so much humor that, for me, there were multiple laugh-out-loud moments.The ingredients are generally available in the average grocery store, and she offers tips for faster preparation and easy side dishes as well.Most recipe books have weak sections. That is not true with this book. Every single page is solid, well-written, enjoyable, and full of rich, yummy goodness. Additionally, this book engaged me from the first paragraph. This is actually a book you can read versus just a collection of recipes. I felt like I was sitting at the author's kitchen table listening to her stories, amid much laughter, as she pulled a piping hot pan full of wonderful smells, tastes, and textures out of the oven.I look forward to reading more by this author. She has a delightful way of telling wonderful stories concisely, with humor, and in a way that makes you feel you're with a friend. She just seems really likable! Of course, the recipes are great too. This book is a definite "go-to" for delicious meals that are easy to prepare, easy to shop for, and easily enjoyed. This is an absolute must-buy!