Prime Day is giving me a very good excuse to talk about cookbooks.
There are a LOT of cookbooks on sale right now, but I’m not interested in recommending a book just because Amazon knocked a few dollars off the price. A good deal isn’t necessarily a good cookbook.
So I went through the Prime Day deals and pulled out some of my favorites — books that are already sitting on my own shelf, that I’ve actually cooked from, and that I would genuinely recommend to another home cook.
These are the cookbooks I’d be excited to buy at their Prime Day prices — because I already know they’re worth the shelf space.
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Half Baked Harvest Super Simple
Teighan Gerard
⭐ YFIF Rating: 4/5
Why I think it’s worth buying:
If you are a fan of the Half Baked Harvest blog, you’ll also love this cookbook. Teighan Gerard has a way of combining everyday ingredients into exciting, new flavors.
Best for: Home cooks that want to elevate their flavors, without going too far out of their comfort zone.
Favorite Recipes: Red’s Favorite Schnitzel, Sundried Tomato and Avocado Salad with Chicken, Butter Roasted Tomato Soup
Dinner Tonight
Alex Snodgrass
⭐ YFIF Rating: 4/5
Why I think it’s worth buying:
The first selling point is that it answers the question, “What’s for dinner tonight?” (And let’s be honest, most of us are tired of having to come up with the answer.) The second is that it’s written to accommodate a variety if eating styles, with recipes labeled accordingly.
Best for: Paleo/Whole30/Dairy-Free/Gluten-Free
Favorite Recipes: Simple Skillet Beef Shawarma, Greek-Inspired Chicken & Orzo Bake, Tomato-Basil Tortellini and Sausage Soup
Review coming soon
The Mediterranean Dish: Simply Dinner
Suzy Karadsheh
⭐ YFIF Rating: 4.5/5
Why I think it’s worth buying:
You already know that the Mediterranean diet is one of the healthiest ways to eat. This cookbook gives you healthy, oh-so-flavorful options to get you out of the protein + veggie rut.
Best for: Mediterranean food lovers
Favorite Recipes: Grilled Pineapple, Mango & Avocado Salad, Anginetti Cookies, Farmhouse Hummus
SkinnyTaste One & Done
Gina Homolka
⭐ YFIF Rating: 4/5
Why I think it’s worth buying:
Don’t want to spend your evening standing at the stove? Then this is the cookbook you need. You likely already know Skinnytaste’s Gina Homolka from her popular blog, but having this cookbook on your shelf puts her most time-saving recipes right there… no searching or scrolling required.
Best for: Busy weeknights and families
Favorite Recipes: Carne Asada Fries, Tandoori Chicken with Vegetables, Garlic-Dijon Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Love & Lemons: Simple Feel Good Food
Jeanine Donofrio
⭐ YFIF Rating: 4/5
Why I think it’s worth buying:
I just picked this up form the library last week, so I’ve barely dived in. But this cookbook is gorgeous, and the recipes look delicious–even for my family of carnivores.
Best for: Vegetarians, vegans and anyone trying to eat more vegetables
Favorite Recipes: Shakshuka, Wild Rice Harvest Salad
Half Baked Harvest: Quick & Cozy
Teighan Gerard
⭐ YFIF Rating: 4/5
Why I think it’s worth buying:
While the book claims the recipes are for all seasons, the dishes skew towards being heartier. But it’s October, and there are lots of goodies in this book to cozy up with. (Or, if you’re in Texas, to look forward to in December).
Best for: People who look forward to fall for the food.
Favorite Recipes: Smothered Garlic Parmesan Salisbury Steak, Sage Butter-Fried Pork Chops, Garlic Mushroom Chicken Skill
Review coming soon
Hungry Happens: Mediterranean
Stella Drivas
⭐ YFIF Rating: 3.5/5
Why I think it’s worth buying:
I’ll be honest: not every recipe in this book has been a winner. Normally I might put it in the “Borrow” category. But for the price on Prime Day, I’d say there are enough good recipes that it’s worth buying.
Best for: Healthy eaters with busy weeknights
Favorite Recipes: Crispy Parmesan Carrot Sticks, One Pot Sundried Tomato and Chicken with Orzo, Roasted Veggie “Pizza”
Review coming soon
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