Reviews
"This is the kind of book you could easily cook out of for a month straight without tiring of it. You could also simply sit down and read it cover-to-cover, thanks to Perelman's honest, funny, and at times charmingly self-deprecating personal anecdotes that introduce each recipe. Where Perelman really shines is in coaxing big flavors out of minimal ingredients. The irresistible sauce for her miso-maple baby back ribs, for instance, contains just three ingredients and is dead-simple to put together. As with her first book, she shot all the photos herself in her own home kitchen, further adding to that sense of aspirational approachability. And really, that's the Smitten Kitchen magic: recipes that are ingeniously creative but so accessible that they leave you thinking, 'Why the hell didn't I think of that?'" --Eater "No one delivers recipes inspired by equal parts curiosity and appetite quite like Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman, and in this follow-up to her wildly popular The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook , she celebrates the 'unfussy but triumphant' recipes that make her . . . really excited to cook and eat. Try getting through the book without flagging the Jam-Bellied Scones, Bacony Baked Pintos with the Works, and Lemon Meringue Pie Smash, and we'll be amazed." --Epicurious "Perelman leads by example to show that cooking for your family doesn't have to be stressful or agonizing, especially when it includes jam-filled scones, sheet pan meals and sandwiches that boldly declare themselves dinner ." --Tasting Table "A joyous cookbook, filled with delectable, creative possibilities for every meal. . . . Perelman's latest is packed with tempting, well-written recipes that promise delicious meals for the whole family." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Perelman manages to improve upon her wonderful first cookbook, The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook , in her second. . . . These recipes are meant to minimize home cooks' strife and maximize the enjoyment they can share with appreciative others. . . . This is one to enjoy cover to cover." -- Booklist (starred review) Praise for Deb Perelman and The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook A New York Times Best Seller * Winner of the IACP's Julia Child First Book Award * One of Cooking Light magazine's Top 100 Cookbooks of the Last 25 Years "Prepare to be seduced." --Rene Lynch, Los Angeles Times "The kind of soulful, simple food that I love to eat." --Danny Meyer "Innovative, creative, and effortlessly funny." -- Cooking Light "Nothing short of stunning . . . The bar for cookbooks has officially been set." --Ree Drummond, author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks "Like a conversation with a witty friend who can recommend the perfect nosh for any occasion." --Katie Arnold-Ratliff, O, The Oprah Magazine "Utterly scrumptious. It's the kind of food you want to eat at home every weekend." --Yotam Ottolenghi "Showstopping." --Jenny Rosenstrach, author of Dinner: A Love Story, A New York Times Best Seller "This is the kind of book you could easily cook out of for a month straight without tiring of it. You could also simply sit down and read it cover-to-cover, thanks to Perelman's honest, funny, and at times charmingly self-deprecating personal anecdotes that introduce each recipe. Where Perelman really shines is in coaxing big flavors out of minimal ingredients. . . . As with her first book, she shot all the photos herself in her own home kitchen, further adding to that sense of aspirational approachability. And really, that's the Smitten Kitchen magic: recipes that are ingeniously creative but so accessible that they leave you thinking, 'Why the hell didn't I think of that?'" -- Eater "Equal parts tongue-in-cheek commentary and measuring instructions, Perelman's style is relatable and fun. Her self-deprecating jokes are enough to make any novice cook feel comforted, and her well-thought-out recipe caveats will impress the most experienced baker. Perelman fills her latest cookbook with pages and pages of 'real recipes for real people,' as it says on the inside cover. I trust her to give me a great recipe for just about anything, and when a friend gives me a rave review, I tell them, 'Deb hasn't let me down yet.'" --Gabriela Saldivia, NPR "No one delivers recipes inspired by equal parts curiosity and appetite quite like Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman, and [here] she celebrates the 'unfussy but triumphant' recipes that make her . . . really excited to cook and eat. Try getting through the book without flagging the Jam-Bellied Scones, Bacony Baked Pintos with the Works, and Lemon Meringue Pie Smash, and we'll be amazed." -- Epicurious "[The] Smitten Kitchen blog has won fans and followers with its spot-on recipe curation and Perelman's winning prose--she makes you feel like you're her friend. This book is a collection of recipes that, she writes, 'don't just fit into our lives, they make us happy.' Readers can reclaim joy in the kitchen, too, with cauliflower wedge salad, mini-matzo ball soup, tomato and gigante bean bake." -- The Boston Globe "Deb Perelman, the beloved food blogger and author, finally returns with her second book, five years in the making. Taking the name of her popular blog, the book is so much more: Of the cookbook's 115 recipes, 101 are brand new. Each recipe is accompanied by a photograph shot by Deb (as she's simply known to her many followers), herself. . . . It's no wonder this lovely new book took half a decade." -- Chicago Tribune "A tremendously appealing collection of recipes whose headnotes strike chord after rousing chord. Yes, of course I want those Pizza Beans and Pretzel Linzer Cookies. And why have I never heard of Jam-Bellied Bran Scones before--or had the sense to put jam in the belly of any baked good at all?" -- Food52 "Filled with fun and easy--but delicious and totally Instagramable--recipes that will have you actually looking forward to hitting the kitchen at the end of a long work day." -- Bustle, A New York Times Best Seller "This is the kind of book you could easily cook out of for a month straight without tiring of it. You could also simply sit down and read it cover-to-cover, thanks to Perelman's honest, funny, and at times charmingly self-deprecating personal anecdotes that introduce each recipe. Where Perelman really shines is in coaxing big flavors out of minimal ingredients. The irresistible sauce for her miso-maple baby back ribs, for instance, contains just three ingredients and is dead-simple to put together. As with her first book, she shot all the photos herself in her own home kitchen, further adding to that sense of aspirational approachability. And really, that's the Smitten Kitchen magic: recipes that are ingeniously creative but so accessible that they leave you thinking, 'Why the hell didn't I think of that?'" --Eater "No one delivers recipes inspired by equal parts curiosity and appetite quite like Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman, and in this follow-up to her wildly popular The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook , she celebrates the 'unfussy but triumphant' recipes that make her . . . really excited to cook and eat. Try getting through the book without flagging the Jam-Bellied Scones, Bacony Baked Pintos with the Works, and Lemon Meringue Pie Smash, and we'll be amazed." --Epicurious "Ideas for simple cooking with minimal effort and time, but with a big flavor payoff." -- Boston Herald "Deb Perelman, the beloved food blogger and author, finally returns with her second book, five years in the making. Taking the name of her popular blog, the book is so much more: Of the cookbook's 115 recipes, 101 are brand new. Each recipe is accompanied by a photograph shot by Deb (as she's simply known to her many followers), herself. . . . It's no wonder this lovely new book took half a decade." -- Chicago Tribune "Perelman leads by example to show that cooking for your family doesn't have to be stressful or agonizing, especially when it includes jam-filled scones, sheet pan meals and sandwiches that boldly declare themselves dinner ." --Tasting Table "A joyous cookbook, filled with delectable, creative possibilities for every meal. . . . Perelman's latest is packed with tempting, well-written recipes that promise delicious meals for the whole family." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Perelman manages to improve upon her wonderful first cookbook, The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook , in her second. . . . These recipes are meant to minimize home cooks' strife and maximize the enjoyment they can share with appreciative others. . . . This is one to enjoy cover to cover." -- Booklist (starred review) "Whether you're seeking an indulgent, impromptu breakfast, a speedy dinner culled from pantry staples and canned goods, or a bake sale best seller, you'll find something to love." -- Library Journal (starred review), A New York Times Best Seller "This is the kind of book you could easily cook out of for a month straight without tiring of it. You could also simply sit down and read it cover-to-cover, thanks to Perelman's honest, funny, and at times charmingly self-deprecating personal anecdotes that introduce each recipe. Where Perelman really shines is in coaxing big flavors out of minimal ingredients. . . . As with her first book, she shot all the photos herself in her own home kitchen, further adding to that sense of aspirational approachability. And really, that's the Smitten Kitchen magic: recipes that are ingeniously creative but so accessible that they leave you thinking, 'Why the hell didn't I think of that?'" -- Eater "Equal parts tongue-in-cheek commentary and measuring instructions, Perelman's style is relatable and fun. Her self-deprecating jokes are enough to make any novice cook feel comforted, and her well-thought-out recipe caveats will impress the most experienced baker. Perelman fills her latest cookbook with pages and pages of 'real recipes for real people,' as it says on the inside cover. I trust her to give me a great recipe for just about anything, and when a friend gives me a rave review, I tell them, 'Deb hasn't let me down yet.'" --Gabriela Saldivia, NPR "No one delivers recipes inspired by equal parts curiosity and appetite quite like Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman, and [here] she celebrates the 'unfussy but triumphant' recipes that make her . . . really excited to cook and eat. Try getting through the book without flagging the Jam-Bellied Scones, Bacony Baked Pintos with the Works, and Lemon Meringue Pie Smash, and we'll be amazed." -- Epicurious "[The] Smitten Kitchen blog has won fans and followers with its spot-on recipe curation and Perelman's winning prose--she makes you feel like you're her friend. This book is a collection of recipes that, she writes, 'don't just fit into our lives, they make us happy.' Readers can reclaim joy in the kitchen, too, with cauliflower wedge salad, mini-matzo ball soup, tomato and gigante bean bake." -- The Boston Globe "Deb Perelman, the beloved food blogger and author, finally returns with her second book, five years in the making. Taking the name of her popular blog, the book is so much more: Of the cookbook's 115 recipes, 101 are brand new. Each recipe is accompanied by a photograph shot by Deb (as she's simply known to her many followers), herself. . . . It's no wonder this lovely new book took half a decade." -- Chicago Tribune "A tremendously appealing collection of recipes whose headnotes strike chord after rousing chord. Yes, of course I want those Pizza Beans and Pretzel Linzer Cookies. And why have I never heard of Jam-Bellied Bran Scones before--or had the sense to put jam in the belly of any baked good at all?" --Kristen Miglore, Food52 "Filled with fun and easy--but delicious and totally Instagramable--recipes that will have you actually looking forward to hitting the kitchen at the end of a long work day." -- Bustle, Praise for Deb Perelman and The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook A New York Times Best Seller Winner of the IACP's Julia Child First Book Award One of Cooking Light magazine's Top 100 Cookbooks of the Last 25 Years "Prepare to be seduced." --Rene Lynch, Los Angeles Times "The kind of soulful, simple food that I love to eat." --Danny Meyer "Innovative, creative, and effortlessly funny." -- Cooking Light "Nothing short of stunning . . . The bar for cookbooks has officially been set." --Ree Drummond, author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks "Like a conversation with a witty friend who can recommend the perfect nosh for any occasion." --Katie Arnold-Ratliff, O, The Oprah Magazine "Showstopping." --Jenny Rosenstrach, author of Dinner: A Love Story "Warm and encouraging." --Beth Johnson, Entertainment Weekly "A mix of easy recipes, smart and witty commentary, and beautiful photos." -- Real Simple "You'll be smitten, indeed." --Amanda Hesser, cofounder of Food52.com and author of The Essential New York Times Cookbook "No-fuss yet inspiring recipes." --Carol Memmott, USA Today "This is the book that every cook needs in their kitchen." --David Lebovitz, author of The Sweet Life in Paris "Perelman has the matter-of-factness of Mark Bittman, but the zing and eye for decadence of David Chang." --Margaret Eby, The Forward "A gem." --Heidi Swanson, author of Super Natural Every Day (and 101cookbooks.com), "This is the kind of book you could easily cook out of for a month straight without tiring of it. You could also simply sit down and read it cover-to-cover, thanks to Perelman's honest, funny, and at times charmingly self-deprecating personal anecdotes that introduce each recipe. Where Perelman really shines is in coaxing big flavors out of minimal ingredients. The irresistible sauce for her miso-maple baby back ribs, for instance, contains just three ingredients and is dead-simple to put together. As with her first book, she shot all the photos herself in her own home kitchen, further adding to that sense of aspirational approachability. And really, that's the Smitten Kitchen magic: recipes that are ingeniously creative but so accessible that they leave you thinking, 'Why the hell didn't I think of that?'" --Eater "No one delivers recipes inspired by equal parts curiosity and appetite quite like Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman, and in this follow-up to her wildly popular The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook , she celebrates the 'unfussy but triumphant' recipes that make her . . . really excited to cook and eat. Try getting through the book without flagging the Jam-Bellied Scones, Bacony Baked Pintos with the Works, and Lemon Meringue Pie Smash, and we'll be amazed." --Epicurious "Ideas for simple cooking with minimal effort and time, but with a big flavor payoff." -- Boston Herald "Deb Perelman, the beloved food blogger and author, finally returns with her second book, five years in the making. Taking the name of her popular blog, the book is so much more: Of the cookbook's 115 recipes, 101 are brand new. Each recipe is accompanied by a photograph shot by Deb (as she's simply known to her many followers), herself. . . . It's no wonder this lovely new book took half a decade." -- Chicago Tribune "Perelman leads by example to show that cooking for your family doesn't have to be stressful or agonizing, especially when it includes jam-filled scones, sheet pan meals and sandwiches that boldly declare themselves dinner ." --Tasting Table "A joyous cookbook, filled with delectable, creative possibilities for every meal. . . . Perelman's latest is packed with tempting, well-written recipes that promise delicious meals for the whole family." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Perelman manages to improve upon her wonderful first cookbook, The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook , in her second. . . . These recipes are meant to minimize home cooks' strife and maximize the enjoyment they can share with appreciative others. . . . This is one to enjoy cover to cover." -- Booklist (starred review) "Whether you're seeking an indulgent, impromptu breakfast, a speedy dinner culled from pantry staples and canned goods, or a bake sale best seller, you'll find something to love." -- Library Journal (starred review) Praise for Deb Perelman and The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook A New York Times Best Seller * Winner of the IACP's Julia Child First Book Award * One of Cooking Light magazine's Top 100 Cookbooks of the Last 25 Years "Prepare to be seduced." --Rene Lynch, Los Angeles Times "Nothing short of stunning . . . The bar for cookbooks has officially been set." --Ree Drummond, author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks "Like a conversation with a witty friend who can recommend the perfect nosh for any occasion." --Katie Arnold-Ratliff, O, The Oprah Magazine "Utterly scrumptious. It's the kind of food you want to eat at home every weekend." --Yotam Ottolenghi, Praise for Deb Perelman and The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook A New York Times Best Seller Winner of the IACP's Julia Child First Book Award One of Cooking Light magazine's Top 100 Cookbooks of the Last 25 Years "Prepare to be seduced." --Rene Lynch, Los Angeles Times "The kind of soulful, simple food that I love to eat." --Danny Meyer "Innovative, creative, and effortlessly funny." -- Cooking Light "Nothing short of stunning . . . The bar for cookbooks has officially been set." --Ree Drummond, author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks "Like a conversation with a witty friend who can recommend the perfect nosh for any occasion." --Katie Arnold-Ratliff, O, The Oprah Magazine "Utterly scrumptious. It's the kind of food you want to eat at home every weekend." --Yotam Ottolenghi "Showstopping." --Jenny Rosenstrach, author of Dinner: A Love Story "Warm and encouraging." --Beth Johnson, Entertainment Weekly "A mix of easy recipes, smart and witty commentary, and beautiful photos." -- Real Simple "You'll be smitten, indeed." --Amanda Hesser, cofounder of Food52.com and author of The Essential New York Times Cookbook "No-fuss yet inspiring recipes." --Carol Memmott, USA Today "This is the book that every cook needs in their kitchen." --David Lebovitz, author of The Sweet Life in Paris "Perelman has the matter-of-factness of Mark Bittman, but the zing and eye for decadence of David Chang." --Margaret Eby, The Forward "A gem." --Heidi Swanson, author of Super Natural Every Day (and 101cookbooks.com), "This is the kind of book you could easily cook out of for a month straight without tiring of it. You could also simply sit down and read it cover-to-cover, thanks to Perelman's honest, funny, and at times charmingly self-deprecating personal anecdotes that introduce each recipe. Where Perelman really shines is in coaxing big flavors out of minimal ingredients. The irresistible sauce for her miso-maple baby back ribs, for instance, contains just three ingredients and is dead-simple to put together. As with her first book, she shot all the photos herself in her own home kitchen, further adding to that sense of aspirational approachability. And really, that's the Smitten Kitchen magic: recipes that are ingeniously creative but so accessible that they leave you thinking, 'Why the hell didn't I think of that?'" --Eater "No one delivers recipes inspired by equal parts curiosity and appetite quite like Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman, and in this follow-up to her wildly popular The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook , she celebrates the 'unfussy but triumphant' recipes that make her . . . really excited to cook and eat. Try getting through the book without flagging the Jam-Bellied Scones, Bacony Baked Pintos with the Works, and Lemon Meringue Pie Smash, and we'll be amazed." --Epicurious "Perelman leads by example to show that cooking for your family doesn't have to be stressful or agonizing, especially when it includes jam-filled scones, sheet pan meals and sandwiches that boldly declare themselves dinner ." --Tasting Table "A joyous cookbook, filled with delectable, creative possibilities for every meal. . . . Perelman's latest is packed with tempting, well-written recipes that promise delicious meals for the whole family." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Perelman manages to improve upon her wonderful first cookbook, The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook , in her second. . . . These recipes are meant to minimize home cooks' strife and maximize the enjoyment they can share with appreciative others. . . . This is one to enjoy cover to cover." -- Booklist (starred review) "Whether you're seeking an indulgent, impromptu breakfast, a speedy dinner culled from pantry staples and canned goods, or a bake sale best seller, you'll find something to love." -- Library Journal (starred review) Praise for Deb Perelman and The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook A New York Times Best Seller * Winner of the IACP's Julia Child First Book Award * One of Cooking Light magazine's Top 100 Cookbooks of the Last 25 Years "Prepare to be seduced." --Rene Lynch, Los Angeles Times "The kind of soulful, simple food that I love to eat." --Danny Meyer "Innovative, creative, and effortlessly funny." -- Cooking Light "Nothing short of stunning . . . The bar for cookbooks has officially been set." --Ree Drummond, author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks "Like a conversation with a witty friend who can recommend the perfect nosh for any occasion." --Katie Arnold-Ratliff, O, The Oprah Magazine "Utterly scrumptious. It's the kind of food you want to eat at home every weekend." --Yotam Ottolenghi "Showstopping." --Jenny Rosenstrach, author of Dinner: A Love Story
