Nice cookbook with color photos. Not really for me in terms of the cooking style but I'm sure others will enjoy it.

I was not aware of the author until I had opportunity to review her new cookbook. Although Emily is a certified nutritionist, the recipes she's put together do not deprive of enjoying comfort foods at all. I was very happy to see feta appear in several different recipes, which were all balanced and simple to make. There is definitely an English twist on things and some ingredients may be more difficult to track down in the States, such as the mix for the fish pie. Overall, I am very thankful to have some new healthy yet delicious recipes to add to my arsenal.

Nicely developed recipes with lots of consideration for eating better. Not a diet book, the author provides good reasons to change the way one thinks about macros and even (thank god!) explains why sugar is not the same as added sugar as well why you do need sugar and fat in your daily food consumption.. It makes a difference that the author has a background in nutrition.
A variety of options in each section provides options for all types of dietary desires. Easy to follow.directions for the average cook, although theres nothing fancy or difficult. Photos with most of the recipes provides a nice visual of the foods.

Anyone who wants to improve the nutrition of their food, but doesn’t want to sacrifice their favorite dishes will want to pick up a copy of Live to Eat: The food you crave, the nutrition you need, which is an excellent cookbook with appealing recipes that don’t particularly taste healthy, but are worth eating. The cookbook is written by Emily English, a nutritionist and a graduate of the prestigious Kings College London. If the word “healthy” turns readers off, they will want to reconsider because even though these recipes are made healthy, they are mouthwatering and stand up to other dishes that aren’t so healthy.

English mentions that she likes to use ingredients that are available at regular grocery stores, and that is a real plus – no need to go to a special store to pick up necessary items. The recipes are written in the traditional manner with the ingredients listed first, followed by step-by-step instructions which make the recipe easy to follow. While some of the recipes have a long list of ingredients, they are not hard to gather, and are flavorful and worth making. Both beginning and advanced cooks will find success when following the recipes. There is definitely a British influence in the recipes, which makes it nice for those from other places to add variety to their meals.

One excellent aspect to this cookbook is that most of the recipes are accompanied by beautiful, professional photographs, which will make it difficult to decide what to make next.

All told, this cookbook includes recipes that are not only healthy, but also unique and palatable. Anyone reading the cookbook will find their “must make soon” queue is growing.

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

This book is clearly not written by an American, and could definitely confuse an inexperienced (American) home cook. However, I found the recipes to be delightful and delicious sounding. I even made two of the recipes and very much enjoyed them (Super Simple Greens Pasta & Spicy Chicken Crunch Bagels). I find providing calories and protein as the only nutrition information to be odd, but I don't particularly care about either, so I did not personally mind. I know that the macros are fully dependent on the maker of the recipe (varies by ingredients used, method of measurement, etc.). For example, one recipe called for "three large handfuls of kale". That is very subjective, and I would have preferred a weight measurement. Overall, I did enjoy this book. I was worried it was going to be overly steeped in diet culture BS, but it was refreshing for someone to not be preaching restriction.

I have been trying to eat healthier and these quick easy recipes were just what I needed. I tried two of the recipes and both turned out amazing. I greatly appreciated while the author is from the UK that she put American names by ingredients in addition to temperature conversions. It made it incredibly easy to follow.

I also appreciated that she had tips on marinades and how to make those in advance.

Truly I give this a 4.5. My only critique is I would like additional nutritional information. I do love that includes protein as that is something I watch but I wish it would provide more.

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for allowing me to read an online advance copy.

Quick and easy healthy dishes...

I liked this relatively simple cookbook, that makes healthy dishes attainable. There are a lot of salmon and cottage as ingredients here. None of the recipes are too complicated and pretty well balanced with protein, fiber and fruit or vegetables.

Recommend.

I received an ARC of this cookbook from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a wonderful cookbook that is full of delicious and easy to make recipes!

I enjoyed this cookbook and its instructional aspects. As someone who cooks daily and enjoys a healthy meal, it has a few recipes I’ll try and a few reminders of recipes I love. This book is best suited to someone who wants to eat healthy but yummy food and doesn’t know where to start.

This was so good, the recipes are absolutely delicious and on top of that they’re realistic. I’m so excited to try so many of these and cannot wait to follow the author for more.! This will be one of the best cookbooks released this year!