I requested this book because I recognized the name Diala, and then realized once I received the book, that I follow this author on Instagram and am always captivated by her food posts and recipes. This book is really beautiful with a lot of vivid photography from her travels and beautiful pictures of food. I'm so glad to get this ebook, I will definitely be trying out some of these recipes. I think the recipes generally include ingredients that are easy to get and it seems pretty accessible for home chefs of any skill level.

I will definitely recommend this cookbook to friends who are looking for some new and fresh recipes.

A collection of complex, but very, very yummy-sounding recipes from all around the world – from Italy to Australia to San Francisco and beyond. Would definitely recommend if you have plenty of spare time and a well-stocked kitchen.

First off, don't get the impression from the sub-title that this is a vegetarian or vegan cookbook. It is not. There are lots of fruits and vegetables used so it can definitely be called "plant-forward" but there are also lots of seafood, dairy and eggs used. Pescatarians will likely find it fabulous.

The author seems made for Instagram. She appears to be young, beautiful and wealthy, and has spent her life traveling the world and eating fantastic food. Every single recipe has a photo, and they're stunning. The recipes are not made for cooks who are poor and/or in a hurry, but rather for those who have an ample budget, access to fresh farmers' market foods, and lots of time on their hands. None of that is necessarily bad, but it's good to know if you are not in that group.

Some recipes happen to be gluten free or dairy free, but it is a standard cookbook for the most part that relies on wheat flour, lots of cheese, and pretty standard "foodie" ingredients like truffle oil, smoked salmon and specialty cheeses. No nutritional information is provided, and you'll need to search the ingredient lists to see if each recipe meets specific dietary needs. That said, it's a great book for what it is.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for review purposes.