Cookbook Review: Delicious Simplicity

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Delicious and simple - those are two adjectives I believe can almost always be used to describe great food. That's why, when Anna Tourkakis, author of Delicious Simplicity, asked me to review her cookbook, I gladly accepted the task.

The book contains a variety of recipes with - you guessed it - simple ingredients, yet every recipe is packed with amazing flavors, without getting overly complicated. The Table of Contents at the beginning of the book clearly states how the book is categorized. Categories include Starters and Appetizers; Soups; Salads; Meat and Poultry; Fish; Grains; Vegetables and Desserts. Omnivores and vegetarians on a budget can easily find a slew of recipes to make on the fly, or even for more relaxing, indulgent meals.

If you're looking for more innovative, "newer" recipes, this isn't the book for you. You won't see many never-before-seen recipes here, but this is a great resource that includes every recipe every cook should have under one cover. Familiar dishes include Pumpkin Gnocchi; Creamy Tomato Soup; White Bean Dip; and Carrot Cake. More creative recipes include Warm Cannellini Salad with Proscuitto; Chickpea, Tomato and Eggplant Spread with Herbs; and Spicy Lamb Meatballs on Skewers.

The best part? This great resource for simple, go-to recipes costs under $20 on Amazon (or, under $10 for the Kindle).

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