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Cooking from Scratch

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I received an Advanced Reader Copy from Sasquatch Books for my unbiased opinion of the book. What a great cookbook! I loved the great photos, adaptation guide, pairings, and suggestions. I tried potato and egg baskets, spicy pork and sweet potato stew, spicy chicken thighs, sesame-ginger london broil, garlicky green beans and shrimp, plum hand pies, and vegan gingersnaps. I loved them all. The recipes were easy to read and follow. I look forward to working my way through this book.

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A ton of new recipes for me to try. I loved that they are all fresh ingredients and in my case most recipes called for ingredients that I normally do not try. I was happy to give it a go.

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There is something for every eater in this cookbook - from healthy to delightfully indulgent! Some recipes mix unique flavor combinations - such as eggs with cabbage, rice vinegar, ginger and garlic to Berry Cobbler Overnight Oatmeal with oatmeal, yogurt, chia seeds, raspberries and blueberries. There are carrot cake waffles with whole wheat flour, spelt flour, sugar, eggs, buttermilk, shredded carrots and coconut that look delicious!
The pea soup is a work of art with fresh peas, basil, parsley and tarragon, heavy cream, and shallots with a herb oil and crouton recipe to accompany it.
The recipe for fennel - basil lasagna contains fontina, ricotta and lemon zest cheese mixture, along with the fennel, leek, garlic, and spinach pesto are easily put together along with being fragrant and flavorful with only 440 calories with plenty of carbs and protein!
There are recipes for prime rib, leg of lamb, London Broil and chicken that are very thorough, use fresh garlic and herbs, and can make a beginning cook feel like an expert chef!
Enjoy these flavorful, hearty recipes that are easy to put together and will encourage you to put different flavor combinations together - enjoy

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A useful and educational cookbook that can be used by different types of cookers: from newbies to pro. A healthy way to create delicious recipes 24 hours/365 days. I loved the easy to follow steps and a lower quantity of ingredients without losing the flavor. Excellent inspiration to create great gourmet dishes.

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A really nice collection of recipes that are doable for the average home cook. Cooking from scratch doesn't have to be complicated, it just has to be delicious.

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I received an ARC from via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This cookbook is full of recipes featuring fresh produce with an emphasis on sustainability and supporting local growers, and the encouragement to make the recipes work for your dietary considerations.

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This cookbook is full of recipes featuring fresh produce with an emphasis on sustainability and supporting local growers, and the encouragement to make the recipes work for your dietary considerations. I loved how the authors teach readers how to build popular dishes with different flavors, including chowder, hash, sangria, vinaigrette and energy bars, as well as how to select and cook with popular produce.

The book is organized so readers can easily plan meals according to what's in season. I appreciated the recommendations for drinks and dishes that pair well with each recipe. The recipes are accessible for most cooks and focus on a simple approach that highlights the flavor and nutrition of the fresh ingredients. I bookmarked too many recipes to list them all, but I'm especially excited to try the Egyptian Red Lentil Soup, Blueberry-Nectarine Caprese Salad (this one is gorgeous!), Peach and Pickled Onion Salad with Brown Rice, Pomegranate Molasses Grilled Chicken, and Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Spread (Muhammara).

This is definitely a book I'll recommend to nutrition clients because it's a wonderful introduction to the easy, delicious results you can achieve when cooking with real, fresh and seasonal foods.

I received an e-copy via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for allowing me to preview this book. This is a fun cookbook for those who are able to cook from scratch with items from your local grocery store. I wish I had access to the store referenced in the book. Everything sounds delicious.

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