The Homesick Texan Cookbook
Author: Lisa Fain
Publisher: Hyperion
Lately it seems that everyone is publishing cookbooks...celebrities...chefs...bloggers...
Many of the cookbooks are not memorable, but that is not the case with The Homesick Texan Cookbook. I have gone to bed at night dreaming of Lisa's delicious Texas cooking. There really is something for everyone in this book, Texan or non-Texan.
The Good: Oh boy, there is a lot of good...Around 150 recipes, most of them with beautiful photographs...The recipes are well written and very easy to follow...Most of the ingredients used are easy to attain...An incredible range of recipes, from appetizers to sweets and everything in between.
The Bad: Really there is no bad. The only thing I noticed was that a couple of the recipes were already available on Lisa's blog...This doesn't bother me, I think I would be more upset if those recipes were left out of the cookbook.
Recipes from the book I've already tried:
Recipes that I bookmarked to make soon: Gorditas with Picadillo, Pork Chops with Salsa Verde Rice, Dr. Pepper Ribs, Coconut Tres Leches Cake, and many more!
Thumbs up or down: If you could see me right now I am holding both thumbs up!
it sounds amazing, I will be sure to check it out ;)
ReplyDeleteDelicious review, Bo...I'm so happy that you enjoyed this book. And thanks so much for being a part of the Homesick Texan Cookbook Spotlight & Cook-Off! =)
ReplyDeletehmmm..how did i miss the coconut tres leches cake? nice review--i enjoyed it too!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a cookbook I need in my collection.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds right up my ally Bo! I must get the cookbook! Your dishes looked amazingly good!
ReplyDeleteOh for goodness sake, now I have to order another cookbook. Every one of those dishes we'd like--especially the mac and cheese with poblanos!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tantalizing review.
Best,
Bonnie
It is a wonderful cookbook isn't it?! It has been fun to cook along with you on this challenge--it's always great to get acquainted with fellow bloggers. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe cookbook looks great! I came across the puffy tacos on line the other day and they look awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great cookbook~ and I appreciate your honest assesment :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat review, Bo!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had a chance to look this book over yet at the bookstore. Will have to now. I went to TX two years ago and was so disappointed I didn't get any thing like this. Great job with the review. Hope you are having a great week.
ReplyDelete-Gina-
From all of the participants' posts, it looks like this one is a real winner. The mac and cheese is definitely on my try soon list.
ReplyDeleteoh gosh, thaat does look like a brilliant cookbook!
ReplyDeletePeter is cooking up the last of the grits you sent us for my chili con carne with cheesy grits. Here's hoping all is well with you. We all eagerly await your return to the blog.
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