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Just another cookbook obsessive cooking through my collection one recipe at a time

 
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cookbook Reviews

I’m a cookbook matchmaker and believe every cookbook has the perfect audience for it—I try and distill the essence of each book to help you find your new favorite cookbook.

 

recipe reviews

Notes on every cookbook recipe I’ve made with a rating based on how likely they'll see another day in my kitchen.

Recent Hits
Aracely's Sweet Potato Waffles from Roots
Aracely's Sweet Potato Waffles from Roots
Rice Noodle Salad Bowl from Vietnamese Food Any Day
Rice Noodle Salad Bowl from Vietnamese Food Any Day
Shrimp in Coconut Caramel Sauce with Vibrant Turmeric Coconut Rice from Vietnamese Food Any Day
Shrimp in Coconut Caramel Sauce with Vibrant Turmeric Coconut Rice from Vietnamese Food Any Day
Super-Simple Overnight Rice Porridge with Sriracha Tofu from Vietnamese Food Any Day
Super-Simple Overnight Rice Porridge with Sriracha Tofu from Vietnamese Food Any Day
Cran-Orange Shortbread Cookies from To Deliciousness and Beyond
Cran-Orange Shortbread Cookies from To Deliciousness and Beyond
Radicchio Salad from Near & Far
Radicchio Salad from Near & Far
Farro Salad from Near & Far
Farro Salad from Near & Far
Cauliflower Pasta from Near & Far
Cauliflower Pasta from Near & Far
Pistachio-Plum Crisp from Dining In
Pistachio-Plum Crisp from Dining In
Grandma's Chili Mac from Just Cook It!
Grandma's Chili Mac from Just Cook It!
Potato-Crusted Trout Schnitzel with Caper Mayo from Just Cook It!
Potato-Crusted Trout Schnitzel with Caper Mayo from Just Cook It!
Spicy Melon & Heirloom Tomato Salad with Mozzarella from Just Cook It!
Spicy Melon & Heirloom Tomato Salad with Mozzarella from Just Cook It!
Krab, Avocado & Grapefruit Salad from Just Cook It!
Krab, Avocado & Grapefruit Salad from Just Cook It!
Crispy-Skinned Salmon with Spicy Radishes and Green Romesco from Dining In
Crispy-Skinned Salmon with Spicy Radishes and Green Romesco from Dining In
Cornmeal-Ricotta Upsdide-Down Cake from Tartine All Day
Cornmeal-Ricotta Upsdide-Down Cake from Tartine All Day
Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Panzanella from Tartine Any Day
Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Panzanella from Tartine Any Day
Heirloom Tomatoes with Crushed Olives, Crispy Quinoa, and White Anchovy Dressing from Poole’s Diner Cookbook
Heirloom Tomatoes with Crushed Olives, Crispy Quinoa, and White Anchovy Dressing from Poole’s Diner Cookbook
Imposter Al Pastor from Dining In
Imposter Al Pastor from Dining In
Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread from Dining In
Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread from Dining In
Platanos Maduros from Nom Nom Paleo
Platanos Maduros from Nom Nom Paleo
Tuscan Ragu My Way from Autentico
Tuscan Ragu My Way from Autentico
Spanish Garlicky Squid + Chorizo from Dinner In An Instant
Spanish Garlicky Squid + Chorizo from Dinner In An Instant
French Onion Soup from Dinner In An Instant
French Onion Soup from Dinner In An Instant
Herbed Fresh Pasta from My Paris Kitchen
Herbed Fresh Pasta from My Paris Kitchen
Lemon-Pistachio Israeli Couscous from My Paris Kitchen
Lemon-Pistachio Israeli Couscous from My Paris Kitchen
Shrimp & Grapefruit Salad with Ginger-Chili Dressing from Bringing It Home
Shrimp & Grapefruit Salad with Ginger-Chili Dressing from Bringing It Home
Eggs in Crispy Potato Skins from Bringing It Home
Eggs in Crispy Potato Skins from Bringing It Home
Lentil, Grilled Radicchio, & Sweet Onion Salad from Bringing It Home
Lentil, Grilled Radicchio, & Sweet Onion Salad from Bringing It Home
Vietnamese Omelet with Shrimp & Fried Shallots (Banh Xeo) from Bringing It Home
Vietnamese Omelet with Shrimp & Fried Shallots (Banh Xeo) from Bringing It Home
Cabbage and Mushroom Hand Pies from Six Seasons
Cabbage and Mushroom Hand Pies from Six Seasons
 

cookbook clubs

Connect with fellow obsessives through monthly, online cookbook clubs. The only requirement for membership is to be a kindred collector. Let's cook along!