Having read the Antoni's first cookbook, Antoni in the Kitchen, I was excited to see that he had a new one coming out. I am a fan of cookbooks. I love looking at and reading cookbooks and recipe magazines. At least once a week in my house dinner is compliments of a new recipe I've found. This is not to say I'm some fabulous cook, but I can follow a recipe. What I loved about this cookbook is that it is a work of art! The photos are gorgeous! The descriptions are helpful, personal, and sometimes humorous. The food is a little gourmet for my tastes, though if someone else made it and put it in front of me I wouldn't push it away. There are a number of fairly fancy ingredients that I'm not going to find at my neighborhood Safeway which is often the first thing to turn me off of a recipe. I don't enjoy grocery shopping and less so if I have to hunt down an ingredient.

Though there were a few recipes that I'm looking forward to giving a whirl. Sheet Pan Chicken with Rosemary & Grapes: who doesn't love a sheet pan dinner? I have never made Coq au Vin because I don't like red wine, but the recipe for Coq au Riesling has me excited to finally try this classic dish! Vietnamese Chicken and Rice Noodle Salad: I'm a sucker for anything with fish sauce. Also making the list are the Best Damn Nachos, Turkey Cheeseburger Soup, Oatmeal Pancakes with Apples & Bacon, and the Sweet Chili Brussel Sprouts with Chorizo.

Thank you to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and #NetGalley for allowing me the pleasure of drooling over this cookbook in exchange for an honest review.

Antoni Porowski gives 80 of his favorite workweek recipes to keep you fed and organized during the week. I’ll admit that I originally picked this book up since I’m a fan of the Fab 5, and of course Antoni. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Antoni created recipes that were both beautiful, but very practical as well. Each page of this full-color book was filled with kitchen photos, inspirational thoughts, Antoni in mid-work, or with photos of the gorgeous dishes.

The book itself was written to be practical and to make meal planning easy. In the front he even lists a couple dozen ingredients to have on-hand to make any of the dishes quickly. And the meals themselves seemed easy for the non-gourmet to cook, but would also appeal to a reader with more cooking experience. The dishes were mouth-watering on the page as well—I am craving his spinach salad and his Crispy Pork and Egg Rice Bowl. The way the dishes are displayed make it easy to make a good meal,, but can also be presented in a way that is pleasing to the eye (or to impress a guest who may stop by for dinner). I have dinner planned for next week!

Yum! Gorgeous photos and interesting recipes that are familiar with cool twists to push me out of the usual recipe doldrums...great mix of veg and protein which I appreciate. Love the list of items Antoni keeps at home\on hand... Always gives me great ideas. The writing is well done with just enough to entice me to try these mouthwatering recipes! Did I say YUM yet?

Antoni! Invite ME for dinner!

Posted on February 14, 2021 by michellelovatosbookreviews, world's first book color commentator, book reviews with a twist

Unlike most cookbooks, Antonie Let’s Do Dinner is a book about cooking in a book for the tabletop.

Thank you Jerry Seinfeld for thinking of such things.

As with most books along this line … cookbooks I mean …
Let’s Do Dinner is chock full of stomach-rumbling recipes and jump-off-the-page photos.

These recipes are perfect for cooks who don’t necessarily own a vast collection of cookware and specialty items. These recipes are the epitome of beauty both in their creation and the display of their potential on these pages because its author understands the value of painting a masterpiece of flavor and color with food, and his surrounding crew is as dedicated to the fine art of these thoughts as the recipes’ creator himself.

Authored by Antoni Porowski, with Mindy Fox, this cookbook’s tone and recipes ruminate a sense of home.

Achieving that kind of vibe for a cookbook is in my opinion an excellent accomplishment. I am compelled to hop a plane to New York, hunt this author and his crew down, knock on his door and sit down with them for a nice meal, a lot of laughter, and a relaxing night in the big city.

Honestly, I did not realize Antoni Porowski was a Queer Eye television star before I read this book. I am one of those old people – from the 1980s – who is still too busy to flip on the television for relaxation of any sort. But, no wonder he’s so popular. The man has the natural ability to portray warmth and welcomeness to those with which he interacts.

Meticulous to detail and abundant with gratitude Antoni says he grew up as a boy who wanted to be just like his dad, humble, strong, and loving.
In this book, he accomplished his goal.

Yes. This cookbook offers all the same pantry stuffing ideas you might see elsewhere.

By the way, everything on Porowski’s list sits in my own cupboard at this instant. It makes suggestions about including things like ground lamb and pork for freezer staples.

And capers. I know I am less than refined, but a caper? What is that? And how does it taste? Find out in Antoni Let’s Do Dinner.

One thing I like about this book is its ability to twist cultural norms into a new and interesting creation.

Try Armenia Pita Pizza.

Yum.

You should see this art. Sicilian tuna salad is something I’d never consider. But after looking at the plate on this page, I say … bring it on!
White bean and cauliflower soup with herb oil. Golden Root Vegetable Pot Pie. Roasted cabbage steaks with apple-dijon vinaigrette. Lazy Pierogies with wild mushrooms, cabbage, and prunes. This book is vegetable heaven.

This truly artistically created book is a guaranteed table topper.
Yes. I know. Cookbooks belong in the kitchen. But truly, this one is different. This one would do just as well on a New York window sill along with art books just waiting to be perused by guests waiting for Antoni and his crew before their own delectable dinner.

I am bummed I reviewed this cookbook digitally. This is one I’d love to put on my own family room shelf. I hope my oldest daughter doesn’t read this review. If she does, she will know what she’s getting for her birthday.

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Happy are those who respect the Lord and obey him. You will enjoy what you work for, and you will be blessed with good things. Psalm 128: 1-2

Antoni's cooking is both easy, comfort meals and a little out of the box. His cookbook pushes me to try favourites in a new way and get out of my comfort zone, as well as have fun in the kitchen. Not to mention his memories and meanings attached to each recipe make it that much more impactful. I'm so excited he released another cookbook, and grateful to NetGalley for giving me an advanced reader copy.

The illustrations, the recipes, and personal feel of the cookbook are my favorites. I enjoyed all the mini fun tidbits about the recipes. This gives the cookbook more personal feel, as if Antoni is in the kitchen with you! I can see myself making some of these fun dishes at home with friends, and a nice glass of wine.

Thank you NetGalley for an electronic copy. I recently spent many sleepless nights with my newborn binge watching The Fab 5 of Netflix, so when I saw this cookbook I had to get it. This book is stunning! The photography is gorgeous and the book itself is very well designed.

The recipes are easy to follow and there’s a nice variety of food and sections to pick from. I definitely recommend this for anyone who is a fan of the show or just wants to mix things up in the kitchen.

Thank you to NetGalley, Antoni Porowski, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for providing me with a free ARC copy of this book.

This is a lovely little cooking book and it covered all the points you'd expect from a good cookbook including the pantry section that has some key ingredients you may not expect. The recipes are fantastic and I'm looking forward to trying more of the options. I think I'll be buying the physical book come September as there are definitely some items in there that will be making it onto the family favorites.

The book is beautiful with eye catching photography, not just of the food but the apartment shots featuring friends who Antoni shares his cooking with. It paints a picture of the perfect night in. Looking forward to actually being able to show off some of the options showcased in this book post-quarantine.

I loved Antoni on Queer Eye and enjoyed reading the cook book and although I have not made anything yet I am excited to try a few recipes out.

Lots of great guy food with a nice heathy twist: burgers, wraps pastas and breakfasts. All the foods look amazing and fresh in the photos.

What do you get when you have an extremely good looking and charismatic actor (Antoni Porowski of Queer Eye fame) who can actually cook, and even write? In this case, Antoni: Let’s Do Dinner, a cookbook full of delightful prose and most importantly, delicious recipes. Many of the recipes have nuances of Porowski’s childhood, but others are just the result of a great imagination and excellent cooking skills. The cookbook is co-written by Mindy Fox, and it’s not certain just how much influence she had, but no matter who thought of what, this is a fun cookbook full of dishes most of us actually want to make.

One of the best parts of this cookbook is that there are beautiful photographs which make it difficult to decide what to cook next. Most (not all) of the recipes are fairly simple, have minimal ingredients, and can be successfully made by everyone, whether novices or experts in the kitchen. Some use ingredients that aren’t particularly popular, such as eggplant. Actually, eggplant is now a vegetable purchased often because of Porowski’s recipe for Turkish Meatballs with Eggplant & Feta (Yum!). Gochujang is a recent cooking trend, and Porowski uses it in a mouthwatering Korean pork burger that is incredible. Another recipe that is a new favorite is Lemon Spaghetti with Toasted Walnuts & Parsley – simple, and perfect with any meat, poultry, or fish.

Although most recipe books by celebrities are fairly ordinary, this one stands out due to the fact that the recipes are so different from what we are used to, and that the recipes are mouthwatering and turn out perfectly every time. The book is also organized and the recipes are easy-to-follow. Highly recommended.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

One thing I always said about Queer Eye is that if you are having a horrible day and need a pick me up, this show and these wonderful men will do that for you. And it is not with lavished, need to pay high end items it is within your means and your budget, plus more bang for your buck! That is the recipes that you will find in Antoni's cookbook!! I loved how his recipes are simple to make but at the same time make you feel like you are paying and eating top dollar! I also enjoy how very wholesome, down to earth, and thankful he is for what he has done and what he has accomplished! In his book he has all the entrees from anything like Appetizer, Main course, some lighter items, and of course deserts! His recipes are so delicious and they definitely bring some extra flare and gourmet to any size party!! I will DEFINITELY be buying an actual book when it comes out on print!

I love this cookbook and will definitely purchase it when it’s available! The photos are beautiful and all of the recipes are completely doable and look delicious! I have already bought the ingredients for the lemon spaghetti. Yum! I have read a lot of cookbooks and this one makes me love Antoni even more than I thought I did!

Loved this book! I love Antoni from Queer Eye & from his many Youtube appearances. Pictures are great & the recipes look good!

Antoni's newest cookbook checks all the boxes for me — interesting spins on classic dishes, approachable instructions, and ingredient lists that won't break the bank. The first time I flipped through it, I bookmarked almost every recipe to try later. They all looked that delicious.

So far, I have two favorite recipes. The Farfalle with Almond Basil Pesto and Zucchini was so simply, yet tasted wonderful. (This is officially my new go-to pesto recipe for all of the things.) I also love the Baked Zucchini with Cheesy Garlic-Bread Crumbs, which was a decadent spin on the veggie. I can't wait to keep trying other dishes!

All these recipes look so delicious! I've been on a health kick lately, so having so many new ways of incorporating more vegetables into my meals is amazing. Most of the ingredients are easy to get, which is great. The only thing that could've made this book even better: if it informed about the calories per portion.
But overall it's a book I would recommend to everyone that is interested in healthy/creative cooking. And to all those fellow Queer Eye fans of course :)

I just finished reading Antoni Porowski's Antoni: Let's Do Dinner, and I am in love with him as a person even more. Here is why I love this particular cookbook so much, and I have read A Lot of cookbooks. Yes, I love to just simply read them, I love cooking that much. In this book Antoni puts in his personality, you feel like he is talking to you. It is conversational, not formal. I get to hear him tell bits about his life or little stories, and that makes me feel like I am part of this family. There are recipes that sound delicious, but I am extremely picky and would not make, or normally make, but he makes them sound mouthwatering. One recipe that I am going to make as soon as possible is the Savory Pierogies with the Vegetables, I am always obsessed with mushrooms. I am going to admit, I am not sure about those prunes, so I might make some with and some without. I appreciate that he does not talk over my head, and he does not sound condescending. He will tell you why he chose to cook the egg that particular way, not just tell you to do it. The recipes are what he says, they are not too complicated, so even a beginner can make this and feel confident and have a great result. For those of us who have been cooking since before we can remember the recipes are a joy to make. Another thing that is also one of the most important is the ingredients. They are easy to find and not too expensive. I see so many delightful cookbooks and recipes that I want to try but I cannot afford to make. Antoni has made recipes that are yummy, easy, fun, and budget friendly. The pictures are gorgeous and the styling is wonderful. Also, who does not need more Antoni in their lives? I got this as an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review, and I cannot wait to buy the hardback when it comes out this fall.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for the honor of reading this wonderful addition to my collection of often turned to cookbooks.

I have been a huge fan of Antoni’s since the first season of Queer Eye! I loved this cookbook! I would highly recommend this for people who want to do make dinner less boring!

This is a gorgeous cookbook and the recipes seem like they'll be delicious, if not a bit of work. Another reviewer mentioned that many of the ingredients will be harder to source for less urban folks and the ingredients tend to be a little pricey too (wild mushrooms, fresh goat cheese, specialty greens, etc.). These aren't likely to be off the cuff recipes you can throw together on an average weeknight unless you've happened to stop by the farmers' market, butcher shop and Whole Foods on the way home. That said, his recipes are easy to follow and designed for even novice cooks to be very successful.

Another reviewer mentioned that the recipes lean towards pretty bougie and I'd have to agree. There are lots of photos of the food but just as many of Antoni and his celebrity friends like other Queer Eye guys and Gigi Hadid. I didn't realize he's also a model and you can tell as there are lots of posed, close up head shots. He's a good looking guy but I don't know that I need that many shots of an author's face in a cookbook and it also made me oddly uncomfortable as I never realized until looking at him this close but he bears quite a resemblance to my first husband (not a problem anybody else is likely to have, of course). It's a beautiful, fun book though and the recipes look like they'll be wonderful.

Nutritional information is not provided. Many recipes are gluten free or can be converted, but others cannot be. There are a good number of vegetarian and even vegan recipes. Animal products are used often as the standard though, as are grains. It's very carb heavy (there are even quotes about carb comas) so it's not a great fit for anybody on low-carb or keto diets. It does not rely on much along the lines of packaged foods (which I appreciate) other than the occasional item like puff pastry. Photos are provided of just about every recipe.

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

Well devised mix of fancier and everyday cooking. Illustrations are stunning and really brings Antoni’s personality to the book