Cookbook Review « Eliot's Eats

Cake Picnic by Elisa Sunga

By Eliot, on August 18th, 2026%

I totally went off book with my cake recipe today. I used one of Cake Picnics recipes but totally morphed it, using zuccini instead of apples! . . . → Read More: Cake Picnic by Elisa Sunga

A Feather and a Fork by Crystal Wahpepah

By Eliot, on August 14th, 2026%

Wahpepah’s book is full of delicious pure food—like her berry sorbet that I tried. . . . → Read More: A Feather and a Fork by Crystal Wahpepah

Come Eat by Melissa Ben-Ishay

By Eliot, on August 4th, 2026%

I would totally recommend this book if you like salads. That was my favorite section. I also made one of the stir-fry recipes from this cookbook. . . . → Read More: Come Eat by Melissa Ben-Ishay

Ohana Style by Sheldon Simeon

By Eliot, on July 14th, 2026%

I made two recipes from Ohana and could have made many, many more if my library loan had not run out! This is a keeper of a book! . . . → Read More: Ohana Style by Sheldon Simeon

One Plate at a Time by Demi Lovato

By Eliot, on July 7th, 2026%

I pulled a chickpea sandwich spread to make from One Plate at a Time by Demi Lovato. . . . → Read More: One Plate at a Time by Demi Lovato

Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook

By Eliot, on June 25th, 2026%

I discovered a great cookbook, an excellent spice purveyor, and an interesting and delicious fennel cocktail. . . . → Read More: Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook

I Sleep in My Kitchen

By Eliot, on June 9th, 2026%

Daud’s book is full of great recipes, traditional ones and new creations! I made quite a few of her dishes! So good!!!!! . . . → Read More: I Sleep in My Kitchen

Milk Street Shorts: Recipes That Pack a Punch by Christopher Kimball

By Eliot, on May 18th, 2026%

I made four recipes from this book and there’s one more to come. While this book was not the most entertaining cookbook to read, it did contain the best recipes of any that I have reviewed thus far. . . . → Read More: Milk Street Shorts: Recipes That Pack a Punch by Christopher Kimball

Breaking the Rules by Joe Sasto

By Eliot, on April 18th, 2026%

His Crumble Rumble and Crunchy Caesar Salad and Garlic Streusel may be worth the price of the book. Be assured, there is a lot more than pasta in this book. . . . → Read More: Breaking the Rules by Joe Sasto

Something from Nothing by Alison Roman

By Eliot, on April 15th, 2026%

I found and made the Toasted Rice Pilaf with Walnuts & Dates along with Crushed-Olive Chicken with Turmeric. SOOOOO good. This is a great cookbook. . . . → Read More: Something from Nothing by Alison Roman

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