I'm an avid collector of cookbooks. Some people go to the library to find the next great read I go to find the next great cookbook. Heiskell's "Come On Over" has some terrific recipes that are great for everyday and perfect for the budding chef. I tried the chili rubbed pork shoulder and it was a family favorite. My son even asked me to make it again. My only complaint about the book is that for the digital edition the picture of the recipe doesn't line up next to the recipe itself. It's a page behind. Meanwhile, enjoy Heiskell's recipe stories. They're entertaining and inciteful.

Thank you to NetGalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for the ARC to read and review.

Come on Over! by Elizabeth Heiskell is a dedication of the author to her roots in the Southern Delta of the US. Many of these recipes are familiar to me, as I am a southern girl. Prepared with familiar ingredients that our mothers would have used back in the day. Easy recipes that can be prepared for a special occasion, but Heiskell emphasizes that everyday should be an occasion to eat great food.

Beautiful photography of each dish by Angie Mosier make the book an excellent read.

A cookbook with delicious sounding recipes.The photography was beautiful made a lovely presentation looking forward to cooking recipes from the book,#netgalley#come on over

I enjoyed this book very much. It wasn't anything new I learned, but still enjoyed it and thought it a good book

***Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Release date May 4, 2021.***

2.5 - 3 stars

I was hoping that I would enjoy this book better, especially since I am from and live in the south. The plentiful pictures that went with most recipes were nice, but there wasn't really any recipes in the book that seemed to jump out or match my lifestyle.

I am aware of the author of this cookbook as someone that has contributed to culinary creatios on daily TV, however I have never read any of the cookbooks she has written in the past. After reading through this book, and all the recipes she included, I am definitely going to seek out her previous books.
For each of the sections she has included a small introductory section to describe the recipe section, and why she included it. Also, in the beginning of each recipe she does a little blurb to tell you where the recipe inspiration, or sometimes the recipe itself, came from. She included recipes inspired, and/or passed down by family members and friends. Recipes to help with school day lunches, tailgating, her favorites from various diets she has tried, and multiple other types as well.
Overall, I recommend this book to any cook who is looking for something new to try, that any cook can do with no special equipment required.

I enjoyed Heiskell's first book, What Can I Bring?, so I was excited to see what her next one had to offer. I liked the simple recipes and colorful page layouts. There were lots of pictures too, which is always a plus when it comes to cookbooks. I made the slow cooker chicken and dumplings, it was easy to throw together and very tasty!

This book contains a very nice collection of classic style, Southern recipes. It would make a nice addition to a cookbook shelf for recipes you can turn to anytime company is coming. The recipes use easy to find ingredients that could be found at most grocery stores and are easy to follow and prepare. I enjoyed the photography and the stories included. Thank you, to Netgalley and Houghton Mifflin for an advance reader copy for review.

A very easy cookbook, on the go. As the title claims one will find recipes for every occasion. You can not only search by breakfast, lunch etc but even "weekdays", 'diet days' and so on.

So, if you are on a diet, or not, or you want to invite friends or family, you will find what you want in this book. No fuss just plain, direct cooking!

This book is full of lovely photos and entertaining stories. I quite enjoyed reading this, but there is little in the book that I would consider cooking. I do not need recipes to teach me how to use canned and bottled foods, nor do I consider half a stick of butter to be an appropriate amount for a single serving. Unfortunately, the bulk of the recipes contain one or both. I had high hopes because I found plenty that I would like to cook in What Can I Bring, written by the same author.

When I saw this book available on Netgalley, I jumped at the chance to take a look. I have (and love) her "Southern Living Party Cookbook", and this one is equally delightful. Wonderful photography, stories about the origins of the recipes, and yes - the recipes themselves. As I read through it, I saw several recipes that I thought would be excellent for a small gathering I had coming up. I settled on three, and all three were a hit! There's a nice variety, appetizers to desserts - from simple things that will please both kids and adults, choices for everyday dinners, for potlucks or tailgates, foods for a fancy party, and some adult beverages. I can't wait to dive in and try more. Highly recommended!
My thanks to Netgalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for a copy for an unbiased review.

Come on Over is a cookbook by Elizabeth Heiskell. She is a mom of three girls and a caterer from the Mississippi Delta region. Elizabeth is also a regular contributor on the Today Show. If you are from the South, the recipes in this book will both remind you of home and inspire you to try something new. This cookbook will be released on May 4, 2021. It is available for pre-order on Amazon.

I was born and bred in the Deep South – mostly Georgia and Louisiana. I have now lived near Charleston, SC for many of my adult years. As such, I loved the author’s stories about her family and the recipes in this cookbook. The author’s sense of humor shines in several of her stories. I especially enjoyed reading about her mother’s decision to make Alfredo with Sausage twice a week versus her otherwise stricter and more health-conscious menu choices. That is the epitome of a Southern mom. Some dishes are just worth the extra calories, and we are not afraid to spend them!

I love that she uses ingredients that anyone can find. I already have all of the ingredients in my pantry for many of her recipes. Some of the recipes only require a few ingredients to make, like Sautéed Cabbage (four ingredients). Her notes on the recipes are invaluable. She makes sure that you know how to succeed when making the dish. We regularly serve Sautéed Cabbage in my family, and I found her note on this dish spot on. It is the little secrets that make for a successful dish – especially if you have never made it before.

I found it refreshing to see a cookbook organized by events rather than the traditional cookbook categories. Some of the chapters are Game Days, Delta Days, and Diet Days. It is fun to see what recipes she likes to combine. The Diet Days section is full of good recipes. She even points out which diet she was on when she discovered the recipe. Raise your hand if you too have tried every diet out there. Yep, me too!

I tried two recipes from this book: Chicken Divine and Jalapeno Pimento Cheese. Chicken Divine is very much like a traditional Southern casserole. It tasted like it came straight off of one of my Nana’s recipe cards – with one big improvement – fresh broccoli (instead of frozen). I followed Elizabeth’s instructions for cooking the broccoli to the letter. It was delicious! I will definitely be making this again!

The Jalapeno Pimento Cheese fascinated me. It is made with white cheddar instead of yellow. I made it without jalapeno’s so everyone in my family could try it. I cut up fresh jalapenos and added them to my serving. Yum! This is a great make-ahead recipe that you can make up to 10 days ahead! Everyone needs a recipe like this in their repertoire.

After reading Elizabeth’s cookbook, I could not resist looking her up on YouTube to see if I could catch one of her Today Show segments. I struck gold! Here is a video of her making one of the recipes in the book – PB&J Wings! She is everything that I expected and more. Elizabeth Heiskell is an energetic burst of southern charm with an endearing southern accent. Now, I am off to check out her other cookbooks!

Note to the Author: Please consider publishing your book as an audiobook. I would love to hear the stories in your book narrated by you – and your amazing southern accent!

i haven't tried making any of the recipes yet but really I found the photos of the food to be meh . The little stories were ok but I am not a fan of the use of convenience foods and boxed mixes in the recipes. It is just a preference but I am personally trying to go away from those unhealthy things.

I enjoy cookbooks and this one did not disappoint. The cookbook is broken into days (summer, beach, diet days etc.). There are stories to go with the days. The pictures are beautiful. I have tries a couple of the recipes and they were easy and very good. I will be trying some more recipes. Thank you to NetGalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for the E-ARC. This is my own opinion.

This is a great cookbook for people that love Southern foods or want to learn more about it. Ms Heiskell shares some of her favorite recipes for those special days especially in the south such as Game Day! These recipes are easy to follow and sure to be family pleasers. Even the fussiest eaters will enjoy her chicken recipes. For those health conscious folks she shows you how you can make your own bone broth. So pull up a chair and sit down and enjoy a delicious new meal.

I love cookbooks and mostly I like to eat "yum yum* . I picked this book on a whim and can I just say the pictures in the book and it was awesome but I couldn't relate to some maybe I wasn't the intended recipient of these recipes. I will however try some of them and the recipes are easy to follow. Thanks to the publisher for my advanced copy in exchange of an honest review .

Found the recipes contained way too much processed stuff, and it's also got a lot of ingredients you wouldn't find outside of the US in case you wanted to do some Southern-type food. The photographs were gorgeous, but the tone of the author felt a bit condescending and a bit 'high up' so it didn't endear me to her or to want to try out her recipes, which again, have way too much processed junk in them

Southern delicious recipes were explained clearly in a book..... Southern cooking has became everyones favorite....

Can you ever say no to someone who says come on over and we will cook something ncie together. This book is inviting with its pictures and recipe Game day recipes were a surprise. The choice of recipes is good in term so fnot too obious and has some depth to it. Eg cucumber dip, crab maison, seafood boil.

Thank you, Netgalley, for a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion!

Even though I'm only an honorary Southerner (my husband is from the South, we are currently stationed in the South, and will most likely retire in the South), I love cooking Southern dishes. A lot of these recipes were not all that new to me. However, what I really loved about them is that she included a lot of recipes that are easy to make on an everyday basis for busy moms, e.g., slow cooker versions, not all made 100% from scratch. I loved seeing that someone who cooks professionally doesn't shy away from something that the Average Joe would appreciate in their busy days. If seeing recipes that are made with a can of "something" soup or boxed gravy makes you cringe, then this book is not for you. But you can definitely easily replace those ingredients with something you make from scratch.
What made this a fun book for me were the stories the author adds. She gave a reason for why a lot of these recipes are stables in her home. I also thought the categories were refreshing (compared to other cookbooks), i.e., game days, party days, diet days, cheat days, etc.