Hello Modern Cookbook!!! Best Cookbook ever!! I have bought the Hardcover of this for myself and every one I know! Must have cookbook for the kitchen!!

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. Joey Skladany pens a basic bitchen book with fun recipes like Tender AF Filet Mignon and Sexy slaw. Nothing earth-shattering, but some new fun recipes to try.

Basic Bitchen // by Joey Skladany

Let me start this by saying I am a terrible cook and extremely intimidated by learning new recipes. Basic Bitchen sounded super fun and I was very excited to have received it for review. The recipes in this book are a lot of fun and the steps are clearly laid out. It has a great mix of drinks, appetizers, main courses, and deserts, and are things that people actually enjoy eating on a regular basics. None of them are so complicated that you don't even want to attempt them in the first place. I loved the way he narrated everything and the pictures accompany everything wonderfully. I loved it so much that I went ahead and bought the print book already!

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

Super cute and well done. All the recipes are pretty common so there isn’t anything very unique about the book except for the writers fun and snarky tone. Definitely a perfect starter or addition to the right readers!

this was cute and had some pretty interesting recipes, but it wasn't really anything i couldn't find on pinterest.

I've been accused of being "basic" a time or two, and all "Basics" out there will find their home cooking treasure trove with this book. Skladany is hilarious and his commentary on the recipes will make you laugh, even as you are inspired to try a new recipe or two. The bacon meatloaf I made for my family was delicious and they requested more. I request more from the author!

**I received and voluntarily read an e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

Great recipes, but what makes this book one that I'll be adding to my collection is the humor that the author shows! Skladany walks the fine line between being snarky and sarcastic without falling over into sounding like he's talking to a bunch of kindergarteners he wouldn't leave alone with crayons.

The recipes have easy to find ingredients that I don't have to go to 20 different specialty stores to find. The step by step instructions means cooking the dishes will be simple, and if I screw it up, obviously I should never have tried to cook in the first place!

The standout recipe was the Non-Elderly Oatmeal with Goji Berries. Not only is it absolutely delicious, I finally have someone who remembers the dinosaur egg oatmeal (people have been telling me for years that no such thing existed- ha! Here's proof that it did!)

Overall, the humor alone would make this three stars, but the amazing recipes give this cookbook a full five stars!

As a cook book collector and someone that considers themselves a moderate level cook, I must say I found this book quite enjoyable. This cook book offers a wide range of recipes, helpful tips and clever tricks with a tongue-in-cheek attitude, plenty of sass and a touch of snark. I think this book is perfect for novice cooks, teens and young adults and anyone else with a sense of humor and an appreciation for simple, satisfying recipes. From drinks to appetizers for a quick get together, to family dinner and dessert, to snacks and lunch and some truly crave-able comfort dishes, this book has you covered.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This cookbook has potential The recipes are good, but I was so tired of all the "cool" catchphrases and nuances in every single recipe that I just had to stop looking through it.

I love reading cookbooks for inspiration and I love avocado toast! So Basic Bitchen seemed like it might be the perfect option! Spoiler alert: it was! Basic Bitchen is the only cookbook any basic bitch will ever need. It’s full of amazing recipes that will thrill even the most basic of bitches.

The book was extremely entertaining. Joey Skladany is relatable and funny and someone that I could see myself getting drinks with! I really loved the style of the book and how he made it his own. The recipe names were great and included things like, “You’re So Vanilla Milkshake” and “You Go Glenn Hot Cocoa” (which was perfection). I also really liked the name “Just the Tips” for the helpful tips section he included with most recipes.

Basic Bitchen is definitely not meant for everyone. Seasoned chefs might find the recipes a little too, umm, basic? The beginning has a really helpful list of ingredients to stock your pantry with and a list of kitchen tools that he helpfully breaks into categories like, essential, nice to have and totally extra, which would have been so helpful when I was shopping for my first kitchen! All in all, I think Basic Bitchen is a must have for young adults starting out on their home cooked meals journey.

A cheesy cook book with tons of good recipes. The recipe titles were kind of weird but funny. Overall I'll give this book a 3 1/2 stars.

Hilarious cookbook... cooking with style. Author has a simple comedic style writing some basic recipes for your enjoyment. It’s entertaining and boasts some gorgeous pictures to some basic all around recipes in an American style. From nachos, to spinach dip, some gorgeous drinks, and a variety of other basic American foods.

What did I like? The cookbook teaches you how to stock your pantry with specific easy to keep staples in order to make some basic recipes. The author has a pretty witty flair for the dramatic as he gives you some comedic information while giving you a basic recipe. From his favorite pink color to his love for Beyoncé you can definitely laugh as you search for a fun recipe to enjoy.

Would I recommend or buy? I would love a copy. The comedic style of the book and variety of the recipes would make this a fun gift as well. I bookmarked nearly all the recipes to try which should keep me busy for awhile. It’s an interesting twist to basic kitchen recipes that will make you laugh.

I received a complimentary copy to read. Five stars! Worthwhile recipes.

An excellent cookbook with easy delicious recipes. Highly recommend.
Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Basic Bitchen is a fun new recipe style collection by Joey Skladani. Due out 4th Aug 2020 from Simon & Schuster on their Tiller Press imprint, it's 224 pages (hardcover) and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats.

The general style of the text and collection is young, stylish, humorous, slightly snarky (ok,fairly snarky) and fun. The recipes have clever names and the author's voice is over the top in an irreverent exuberant way.

The layout is easy to follow and the recipes themselves are varied and tasty. An introduction covers the basics: stocking a pantry, necessary kitchen tools, and helpful tips. The following chapters include the recipes grouped thematically: Basic Bevs, Snappy Apps, Grand Entrance Entrees, Sinful Sweets, and Brunch (The most important meal of the day).

The recipes include a title, description with yields and prep/cooking time, ingredients in a bullet list, and step by step instructions. Ingredient measurements are given in American standard only (no metric). Alternative ingredients and additions as well as tips and hints are provided in highlighted text boxes. The recipes themselves are fairly straightforward and are made with easily sourced ingredients. Many are very simple, none of them are overly complex.

This would make a good choice for young culinary style-forward cooks, maybe newly moved into a new apartment, or living on their own for the first time. This is a fun niche cookbook. It won't be a staple in years to come, but for here-and-now, it's a fun choice.

Four stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

I wanted to like this book. It was interesting to read but I don’t think I’m basic enough to get fully into it. Several of the recipes sounded really good but I haven’t tried any of them as I was either lacking the ingredients, energy, or time. That said this is a great book to check out from the library as it puts a smile on your face and if you try a couple recipes you could fall in love with it. I could see many people buying it.

This book is so fun from cover to text to recipe. I love that while this cookbook has your most "basic" recipes, it also provides some not so basic foods that are delicious and easy to manage. There is a whole lot of sassy banter, tips, tricks, and the like. I love that there are already suggested substitutions for each recipe because no one will have all the things every time a craving strikes. This was a great read as much as it was a great addition to my cookbook library.

An enthusiastic build up to every recipe and a fun Memorable name to each dish. Most dished are common every day makes but there is at least a secret ingredient in each. Loved the cocktails.

4 Stars! It’s a cookbook with attitude! The recipes sound a-ma-zing! I do wish more photos had been in the book though. Other than that, I really want to try the soft pretzels recipe! The author is full of sass, snark and good recipes! He makes reading a cookbook, fun!
*I received this book at no charge from the publisher and I voluntarily left a review.*

I think this is a really great choice for maybe someone coming out of university and looking for a no-fuss but still fun and dynamic cookbook. The recipes are fun and inventive, the drinks are creative, and everything feels very much like a good friend guiding you through. As a very experienced cook who often teaches friends and others, this is a great choice if you're looking for that experience but maybe want to explore on your own.

The conversational tone is really fun and easy to follow, and the book doesn't presume you to know things while not talking down to you. This is a great addition to any young person's cookbook collection, I will very much be recommending this one!

Thank you to Tiller Press and NetGalley for this advance copy, I'm loving everything I've seen from Tiller Press so far. New fan!

Thank you to the publisher for an advance copy of this book via netgalley!

Love the concept of this recipe book....simple yet elegant recipes! I enjoy cooking, but I get very frustrated by recipes that need so many specific hard to find items! This book is a solution to this! The recipes are pretty simple and the step by step instructions are pretty much cool proof. I also loved the idea of enumerating basic cooking supplies and ingredients you need for a good stable.