Cookbook Reviews

Published
March 15, 2020

Low fuss? Yes. High flavor? Sadly, no.

The American Heart Association's venture into Instant Pot cooking is definitely good for you, and an easy option for weeknight cooking, but is it tasty enough to convert those wary of healthy cooking?
Published
March 8, 2020

A vegan diet definitely doesn’t translate to deprivation

'Vegan Everything' makes that clear from the cover to the last page.
Published
March 1, 2020

With ‘The High-Protein Vegan Cookbook,’ even the most active athlete can fuel up without meat

The Caribbean Chili, best suited for serious fans of hot and spicy, comes together very fast.
Published
February 23, 2020

If you cook from ‘Ultimate Veg,’ you will never ask ‘Where’s the beef?’

Jamie Oliver's latest cookbook offers unfussy, internationally inspired recipes.
Published
February 16, 2020

Another modern classic from British cookbook writer Diana Henry

'From the Oven to the Table' is chock-full of imaginative yet not overly demanding recipes.
Published
February 9, 2020

One colossal cookbook, two very different opinions

When it comes to "The Side Dish Bible" by America's Test Kitchen, our reviewer and his partner diverge. Are the recipes laborious and far too numerous? Or will the dishes they make beat the pants off the competition at the next office potluck?
Published
February 2, 2020

Components within ‘Clean-Eating Breakfasts and Lunch Made Simple’ worth considering

But the combinations of ingredients in individual recipes seem either too basic or too busy.
Published
January 26, 2020

Tortellini at Midnight: A memorable Italian indulgence

"A collection of comforting, family-friendly recipes and menus that we consider heirlooms to inspire your own," writes author Emiko Davies. Her mother-in-law's apple cake proved the point.
Published
January 19, 2020

Edna Lewis’ ‘In Pursuit of Flavor’ is reissued – and it’s about time

'Miss Lewis,' who foraged, relied on beautiful, seasonal ingredients and abhorred kitchen waste, was way ahead of her time.
Published
January 12, 2020

A useful cookbook, even if you break the rules

"Cook90" is a guide to a monthlong project, but it can be applied to daily life in the kitchen as well.