Cookbook Reviews 2026 « Eliot's Eats

Hello, Home Cooking

By Eliot, on October 3rd, 2026%

I tried two recipes (so far) from this cookbook: Charred Broccoli with Nutrtional Yeast Dressing and Giardiniera Rice. Both are keepers. Especially that dressing! . . . → Read More: Hello, Home Cooking

The Taste of Country Cooking by Edna Lewis (50th Anniversary Edition)

By Eliot, on September 7th, 2026%

This book is a history, a memoir, and a cookbook full of simple and delicious and homey recipes. It’s worth a read. I’m featuring a whilted salad recipe from the book. . . . → Read More: The Taste of Country Cooking by Edna Lewis (50th Anniversary Edition)

Around the Table by Shea McGee

By Eliot, on August 29th, 2026%

Here’s a book I thought I would not like. The recipes are mostly amazing. (The tablescape guide, not so much). I am working my way through McGee’s recipes and sharing some thoughts today. . . . → Read More: Around the Table by Shea McGee

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

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