2024 the best simple recipes cookbook review

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • There’s something for everyone in these 125 easy, show-stopping recipes: fewer ingredients, foolproof meal-prepping, effortless entertaining, and everything in between, including vegan and vegetarian options!

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUZZFEED AND FOOD NETWORK

“Those indulgent, comfort food-esque dishes [Tieghan is] known for aren’t going anywhere. . . . You’ll be hard-pressed to decide which one to make first.”—Food & Wine

We all want to make and serve our loved ones beautiful food—but we shouldn’t have to work so hard to do it. With Half Baked Harvest Super Simple, Tieghan Gerard has solved that problem. 

On her blog and in her debut cookbook, Tieghan is beloved for her freshly sourced, comfort-food-forward recipes that taste even better than they look. Half Baked Harvest Super Simple takes what fans loved most about Half Baked Harvest Cookbook and distills it into quicker, more manageable dishes, including options for one-pot meals, night-before meal prep, and even some Instant Pot® or slow cooker recipes. Using the most important cooking basics, you’ll whip up everyday dishes like Cardamom Apple Fritters, Spinach and Artichoke Mac and Cheese, and Lobster Tacos to share with your family, or plan stress-free dinner parties with options like Slow Roasted Moroccan Salmon and Fresh Corn and Zucchini Summer Lasagna.

Especially for home cooks who are pressed for time or just starting out, Half Baked Harvest Super Simple is your go-to for hassle-free meals that never sacrifice taste.

From the Publisher

Spinach and Three-Cheese Stuffed Shells

The Meanest, Greenest Pizza

Lemon Basil Pasta with Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Chewy Browned-Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Breaded Lemon Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes

Browned-Sage Butter Chicken Pot Pie

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The first cookbook from Half Baked Harvest with 125 farm-to-table recipes, featuring maximum flavor and minimum fuss. 120 all-new recipes that will feed your body and soul whether that’s a light, vegetable-packed dish or a big ole’ plate of something comforting.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter (October 29, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525577076
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525577072
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.75 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.3 x 1 x 10.3 inches
Reviewer: Natasha Zignego
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great cookbook
Review: I’ve made several recipes from this cookbook and they never disappoint. Some are very simple and some are more intermediate with their ingredients. I would definitely purchase this for a gift

Reviewer: Violetta Gir
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Easy, Delicious, Homemade Food
Review: The name of this cookbook speaks for itself: Super Simple. The book is my go-to when I do not have much time, but I still want to cook at home.This cookbook is perfect for you & worth every penny if you are:* new to cooking and looking for simple but yummy recepies* looking for a cookbook to use on a weakly basis* looking to feed a family but have a limited time* experinced cooks who are interested in classic recepies with a fun twist* in love with Half Baked Harvest blogI have been following Tieghan on Instagram for about a year and she shares many recepies on her blog. When I was considering buying this book, I had some debates if it was worth it, since her blog is already filled with wonderful recepies. After many days of debating, reading reviews, and going back and forth, I finally decided to get the book.What I truly love about this cookbook is that I can see myself making every single one of the dishes. There are many cookbooks you buy and you are only interested in maybe 10 recipes, the rest is just meh or way too complicated. However, it is not the case with the Half Baked Harvest cookbook.There is a very good balance of the recepies. Every section has a variety of yummy creations that you should try making. The book is so versatile it would work for any season.There was one thing that I have had some issues with is desserts. I am not sure if it is me, but every dessert that I made based on the cookbook, came out a bit off. When I was making a strawberry naked cake, my cake came out way too thick, and I had cream leftover, so I covered the entire cake with cream instead of leaving it open. The peach cobbler had way too much liquid. And banana bunt cake was a bit tough. I followed the recipe exactly and use proper measurements but it still does not come out exactly as on the picture. Don't get me wrong everything was still very delicious! My suggestion would be for more complicated recepies to have a section with what might go wrong and how to prevent it.In conclusion, Half Baked Harvest Super Simple is a book that was made with love and care. Beautiful illustration, heart-filling stories, and wide variety of recepies will submerge you in a wonderful world of Tieghan Gerard.

Reviewer: Madison Smallwood
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Best cookbook ever!
Review: I absolutely love this cookbook. I have tried several recipes from it and they all turn out delicious! Easy recipes, simple ingredients I bought a copy for my friend too!

Reviewer: heather smith
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: absolute gorgeous book
Review: i purchased this for a housewarming gift and ended up buying another copy for myself after seeing it in person. this book is gorgeous with realistic ingredients and easy to follow instructions- 10/10!!

Reviewer: LilWoof
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful Book
Review: First I admit I haven't tried any of the recipes yet...I just got the book! However, I am so impressed that I had to write a review. This is probably the most beautiful cookbook I have received and, believe me, I have bought many over the years. The quality of the paper is very high and the photos make me want to take long walks in that beautiful place. I have read through the recipes and can't wait to try them!

Reviewer: El Reviewer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Incredible Pics, Save Some Dinner Prep
Review: What a gorgeous book! This is the 2nd release from Half Baked Harvest (AKA Tieghan Gerard) that I’ve purchased – the other being Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains.What initially got me hooked on her website, social media, and now books, are the gorgeous photographs and incredible effort put forth into each and every recipe, layout, and design. It’s the total package that makes you drool every time you peruse the pages.I’ll admit to being plant-based (except for fish… yes, yes, it’s called pescatarian, but I didn’t want the uniformed to think I was bringing religion into this discussion lol… you either get it or you don’t, it’s called a ‘dad joke’), so there are a number of recipes that do I will never eat… sorry Quick Filipino Adobo… sorry Spiced Lamb Hummus… sorry Dry-Rubbed Grilled Steak.Buttttttt….. HELLO The Meanest, Greenest Pizza… HELLO Lemon Basil Pasta with Balsamic Brussels Sprouts…. and I certainly couldn’t forget about you Black Pepper Buffalo Cauliflower Bites and your delicious ranch side sauce - get in my belly!The contents and pages are broken down as follows:The Basics (15)Breakfast + Brunch (23)Appetizers + Sides (47)Salad + Soup (77)Pizza + Pasta (107)Vegetarian (135)Pork + Poultry (165)Beef + Lamb (199)Seafood + Fish (221)Dessert (241)I do appreciate the section dedicated to vegetarians. My only real complaint is that I wish there were more plant-based options or recipes that it was easy enough to make the meat optional and this is why I deducted one star. It just seems like part of the target audience is the plant based crowd, so it would be helpful to make it slightly more user friendly for them.What differentiates this book from her other one is that this is focused on making your life slightly easier by taking the time and difficulty out of cooking. The majority of the recipes are tailored to Instant Pots/Crock-Pot, overnight, meal-prepping, and overall ease of use. I’d consider this a great companion book to pair with the first release of slightly more complicated, time intensive recipes… hence the title, Super Simple.The guidance is straight-forward, obviously the pictures are beautiful, instructions make sense, and it’s all presented/laid out in an intelligent fashion, at least in my opinion.A few of my favorites aside from the ones mentioned above are the Autumn Harvest Salad (84), Butter-Roasted Tomato Soup with Honey’d Brie Grilled Cheese (103), and the Maple Glazed Cardamom Apple Fritters (40).Check out her blog, check out her Instagram, and sign up for the emails. Get hungry, get excited.

Reviewer: Christina P.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love this cookbook!
Review: Cooking and baking are two of my favorite hobbies. I hesitated on buying another cookbook but am so glad I decided to after reading many reviews. I have made the banana muffins, brownies, and turkey meatballs with pasta and they were all so easy to make and delicious! I will be making the orange chicken tomorrow. She uses ingredients that I wouldn't have thought to use in certain recipes like using ricotta cheese in the Turkey meatballs. Also uses honey instead of sugar in a lot of recipes which I think is healthier.

Reviewer: Barbara
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Haven't treated myself to a new cookbook in a long time. This one is so uselful. Quick and straightforward recipes. Everything is tasty! A great gift item for event the newest cook!

Reviewer: marycarmen a.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Muy bueno , favil y nutritivo

Reviewer: Natalya Vukovic
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Fantastic recipes - all easily doable & warm, hearty meals.

Reviewer: Laura C
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Love the recipes and photography. Would make a beautiful house warming gift. Only thing is that all measurements are imperial as author is US based, just adds time (& sometimes confusion) to convert.

Reviewer: Claudia N
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Lo compramos para la novia de mi hijo y ha sido un acierto. Ya han probado algunas de las recetas y son muy faciles de preparar. Ademas le ha servido para practicar el ingles.