Reviews (105)
Lovely to look at - and Stellar Recipes
One of the best cookbooks I own - and I own quite a bit! I honestly was not expecting this cookbook to be this good - I thought it would be more inspirational (the photographs are lovely) but probably not something that I would routinely turn to. I've owned it for two years now and I have to say that I was flat-out wrong - I use this cookbook constantly and have made so many meals from it (not many of the desserts as I am not really a dessert person). One after another they have turned out incredibly well. I also disagree with a previous reviewer who said this doesn't tell you how to make your cooking more beautiful - there are actually many plating and presentation tips given in each recipe. The author's attention to detail, balance of flavors and clear, yet evocative language are just superb.
Haute Cuisine for Dummies. Gorgeous, easy & delicious results.
No lie, Athena Calderone's beauty, talent and grace that transcends the pages of this book are a little grating for someone (like myself) that is usually a little hurried, hair askew and most definitely a little sweaty while working in the kitchen. I am definitely not the epitome of casual grace when whipping up whatever. That being said this book is amazing! Not only are the recipes genuinely delicious, relatively easy (even for a novice) and have gorgeous end results the book makes you want to slow down and enjoy the process of cooking. It's almost more about communicating love and affection through the culinary process than just about "making food". I had it on my nightstand for a week like a novel before placing it on the counter and trying the first recipe and I am so happy about this purchase! (The Mustardy Smashed New Potatoes with Jalapeno Gremolata are now a weekly staple in our house.)
Love It!
My new favorite cookbook! Everything I've made out of it is so delicious. Recipes are not too complicated but are beyond tasty. I'm slowly cooking my way through it! Highly recommend for anyone that likes to cook.
Never thought a cookbook could be so stylish! Loving this book!
I've never been into cooking but this book has opened up a world of flavors and beautiful gatherings for me. Initially I got into Athena's blog for the interior design but her beautifully presented salads hooked me in. I went ahead and bought her cookbook! I wish some of her other desserts and salads made it into her book but I am still in love! I really really appreciate the nice big beautiful photos of each recipe as I like to look at what I am making. Personally, I like recipes that aren't drenched in sauce, but rather, accentuates the ingredients which this cookbook does. There are some clean dishes, and some not so clean that require the butter and sugar. One bad reviewer thought this book would provide more tips on how to make a dish more beautiful, which would have been really cool...but I think that's why she has a great photo of each dish so that people can emulate it. She also offers a swoon tip at the bottom of each recipe with minor tips about the look or taste.. and some fun table styling tips between each section of the book. The recipes aren't perfect by no means (my husband isn't into it as much as me)... but you can adjust the fruit and other ingredients to make it your own!
This is NOT a book about how to make your cooking more beautiful
I thought this would be a book about how to make your meals look more beautiful. I would not normally rate down a book for my own misunderstanding, but the title and blurb makes it sound like this is what this is: "In Cook Beautiful, Athena reveals the secrets to preparing and presenting unforgettable meals... Athena cooks with top chefs, hosts incredible dinners, and designs stunning tablescapes, while emphasizing the importance of balancing the visual elements of each dish with incredible flavors." What this is just a normal recipe book, with the author's own recipes. There are literally no tips on how to make your cooking more beautiful. Truly, her style is beautiful, and I was looking forward to her tips on how to cook beautifully. There is no book or even blog/website on the market with such tips, and someone should write it, since many would love this info. Certainly, no one with gorgeous style and high taste level has written anything like this- the most that is out there are "plating" tips on how to pile food upon each other like you are an expensive restaurant in the 90s, which is extremely cheesy applied at home. There is nothing wrong with just writing another recipe book, but I wish the marketing would be more clear about what this actually is.
It was amazing. You would have thought a professional chef was ...
I made my Christmas dinner from this book -the shaved Brussels sprout salad and the braised short ribs with carrots and celeriac puréed potatoes. It was amazing. You would have thought a professional chef was hiding in the kitchen.
Beautiful Book!!!!!
Truly a wonderful addition to any cook’s library!! Beautiful, inspiring photograph and the most wonderful, delicious recipes. Nothing is difficult or complicated to create or prepare. Just made the Dukkah to sprinkle over my morning bagel layered with tomatoes, arugula and egg. So simple but scrumptious!!!
Delish, easy, modern cooking flare
I received this cookbook as a gift. As I do with all my cookbooks, I tag my favs and start cooking. Every recipe in this book I have made has been superb. I’ve even made ones not tagged (now realizing this is something I should do more often). Her technique has a modern flare and she brings all the tastes buds to the table (no pun intended). Most ingredients are easy to find or I have on hand. Her styling tips are easy and give the dish an extra pizzaz. I made her zucchini salad one night for some girlfriends. They ended up loving it and taking pictures of the recipes. I decided to gift them both the book for their birthdays and they were thrilled. I’ve gifted it two more times in addition. Anyway. I own MANY cookbooks and open them weekly but Athens’s book is my new go to and it will continue to be.
A Beautiful Gift
Gave as a Christmas gift. The recipient was so excited he sat down and starting reading it immediately. Beautiful pictures, lovely quality paper and binding. Its an idea book for plating, not a cookbook. But, there are some recipes.
Get this cookbook
Beautiful easy to follow recipes. Simple elegant and grounded in seasonal availability. Love Athena and love this book more. A must have in every kitchen
Lovely to look at - and Stellar Recipes
One of the best cookbooks I own - and I own quite a bit! I honestly was not expecting this cookbook to be this good - I thought it would be more inspirational (the photographs are lovely) but probably not something that I would routinely turn to. I've owned it for two years now and I have to say that I was flat-out wrong - I use this cookbook constantly and have made so many meals from it (not many of the desserts as I am not really a dessert person). One after another they have turned out incredibly well. I also disagree with a previous reviewer who said this doesn't tell you how to make your cooking more beautiful - there are actually many plating and presentation tips given in each recipe. The author's attention to detail, balance of flavors and clear, yet evocative language are just superb.
Haute Cuisine for Dummies. Gorgeous, easy & delicious results.
No lie, Athena Calderone's beauty, talent and grace that transcends the pages of this book are a little grating for someone (like myself) that is usually a little hurried, hair askew and most definitely a little sweaty while working in the kitchen. I am definitely not the epitome of casual grace when whipping up whatever. That being said this book is amazing! Not only are the recipes genuinely delicious, relatively easy (even for a novice) and have gorgeous end results the book makes you want to slow down and enjoy the process of cooking. It's almost more about communicating love and affection through the culinary process than just about "making food". I had it on my nightstand for a week like a novel before placing it on the counter and trying the first recipe and I am so happy about this purchase! (The Mustardy Smashed New Potatoes with Jalapeno Gremolata are now a weekly staple in our house.)
Love It!
My new favorite cookbook! Everything I've made out of it is so delicious. Recipes are not too complicated but are beyond tasty. I'm slowly cooking my way through it! Highly recommend for anyone that likes to cook.
Never thought a cookbook could be so stylish! Loving this book!
I've never been into cooking but this book has opened up a world of flavors and beautiful gatherings for me. Initially I got into Athena's blog for the interior design but her beautifully presented salads hooked me in. I went ahead and bought her cookbook! I wish some of her other desserts and salads made it into her book but I am still in love! I really really appreciate the nice big beautiful photos of each recipe as I like to look at what I am making. Personally, I like recipes that aren't drenched in sauce, but rather, accentuates the ingredients which this cookbook does. There are some clean dishes, and some not so clean that require the butter and sugar. One bad reviewer thought this book would provide more tips on how to make a dish more beautiful, which would have been really cool...but I think that's why she has a great photo of each dish so that people can emulate it. She also offers a swoon tip at the bottom of each recipe with minor tips about the look or taste.. and some fun table styling tips between each section of the book. The recipes aren't perfect by no means (my husband isn't into it as much as me)... but you can adjust the fruit and other ingredients to make it your own!
This is NOT a book about how to make your cooking more beautiful
I thought this would be a book about how to make your meals look more beautiful. I would not normally rate down a book for my own misunderstanding, but the title and blurb makes it sound like this is what this is: "In Cook Beautiful, Athena reveals the secrets to preparing and presenting unforgettable meals... Athena cooks with top chefs, hosts incredible dinners, and designs stunning tablescapes, while emphasizing the importance of balancing the visual elements of each dish with incredible flavors." What this is just a normal recipe book, with the author's own recipes. There are literally no tips on how to make your cooking more beautiful. Truly, her style is beautiful, and I was looking forward to her tips on how to cook beautifully. There is no book or even blog/website on the market with such tips, and someone should write it, since many would love this info. Certainly, no one with gorgeous style and high taste level has written anything like this- the most that is out there are "plating" tips on how to pile food upon each other like you are an expensive restaurant in the 90s, which is extremely cheesy applied at home. There is nothing wrong with just writing another recipe book, but I wish the marketing would be more clear about what this actually is.
It was amazing. You would have thought a professional chef was ...
I made my Christmas dinner from this book -the shaved Brussels sprout salad and the braised short ribs with carrots and celeriac puréed potatoes. It was amazing. You would have thought a professional chef was hiding in the kitchen.
Beautiful Book!!!!!
Truly a wonderful addition to any cook’s library!! Beautiful, inspiring photograph and the most wonderful, delicious recipes. Nothing is difficult or complicated to create or prepare. Just made the Dukkah to sprinkle over my morning bagel layered with tomatoes, arugula and egg. So simple but scrumptious!!!
Delish, easy, modern cooking flare
I received this cookbook as a gift. As I do with all my cookbooks, I tag my favs and start cooking. Every recipe in this book I have made has been superb. I’ve even made ones not tagged (now realizing this is something I should do more often). Her technique has a modern flare and she brings all the tastes buds to the table (no pun intended). Most ingredients are easy to find or I have on hand. Her styling tips are easy and give the dish an extra pizzaz. I made her zucchini salad one night for some girlfriends. They ended up loving it and taking pictures of the recipes. I decided to gift them both the book for their birthdays and they were thrilled. I’ve gifted it two more times in addition. Anyway. I own MANY cookbooks and open them weekly but Athens’s book is my new go to and it will continue to be.
A Beautiful Gift
Gave as a Christmas gift. The recipient was so excited he sat down and starting reading it immediately. Beautiful pictures, lovely quality paper and binding. Its an idea book for plating, not a cookbook. But, there are some recipes.
Get this cookbook
Beautiful easy to follow recipes. Simple elegant and grounded in seasonal availability. Love Athena and love this book more. A must have in every kitchen
Style for the Epicurious-
Beautiful photos- wonderful stylistic aesthetic-recipes seem to offer possibilities for all palates- easy access to ingredients- sources and references included! Makes a great gift if you can part with it!
Staple in out house
Great book. Recipes are easy to follow, don't require crazy prep times or impossible to find ingredients. Plates come out stunning and taste as good as they look. I wouldn't call this beginners cook book, but def can be used as a weekly menu item with no issues. Highly recommend.
Amazing and I have already gifted it
Amazing and I have already gifted it. Athena is inspirational and very classic. Don't be intimidated this book makes everything simple and easy.
Beautiful decor book
Beautiful table top book to be used as a piece of decor in my kitchen. I currently have it laying flat on a wooden block with a vase on top. The simple and clean look is perfect for layering on top of.
If you buy one cookbook this year, this is the one!
This is what food should look and taste like! Healthy, no fuss, gorgeous,seasonal recipes. Athena even recommends where to buy tableware, etc to get the casual, artful look shown. I rarely buy cook books but this one is worth every penny!
Swoony ☺️
My most favorite cookbook of all time. I have had for several years and it’s still the first book I reach for when friends are coming over. Every page is earmarked I had to go back through with sticky notes to mark my favorites. Love that it is broken down by season. Thank you for sharing your creative energy, talent and beautiful vision Athena. Please, when is the next one? 🤍
A must for the new Covaid life!!!
This book is unbelievable!! A must buy for the pandemic mamas looking to fuel their desire for travel and experiences but stuck at home! Grab your mask and head to your local farm. This will give you what your missing 100x
geourgeous book!
georgeous book! so worth it. a picture per recipe, not like others!
Truly beautiful book
I love these recipes, nothing crazy, everything looks achievable. It's a very great book just to look through, total visual pleasure.
Prepare to go on an adventure!!
This book was so unexpected. I expected a cookbook, but it was so much more!! I was transported through the seasons and fun locations that you can visualize and smell with the stories included with the recipes. I made my first dish, Pork Ragu was absolutely amazing!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a beautiful cookbook with wonderful thoughtful recipes
This is a beautiful cookbook with wonderful thoughtful recipes. I've made quite a few of the recipes and have received rave reviews each time.
Visually exquisite and full of simple & healthy dishes
This book is exceptionally beautiful and inspiring and the recipes and photos simple yet exquisite. I’ve found myself just reading the text, recipes & ‘tips’ in the evening before bed. I’ve also tried a few of the recipes and each has been straight forward, easy to follow and absolutely delicious.
Beautiful cook book.
The first two recipes were delicious. My family loves it. Cant go wrong with this book to try delicious healthy simple elegant meals.
Best cook book!
I'm a cookbook fanatic. I have hundreds. I read them like novels and have a stack in my kitchen at all times. Athena's Cook Beautiful has been on top of the stack for weeks now... it's my favorite. I love the style, the tips and advice, and the recipes and most of all, gorgeous photos! The cauliflower soup is now a staple in our home, among many others. If you just buy one cook book, make it this one! Excellent gift for anyone, regardless of skill and experience.
Recipes that aren’t hard
Very approachable and I feel like it teaches you how to use flavor profiles so you can creative your own variations effortlessly.
Great recipes
Excellent recipes and beautiful pictures
Athena really does cook beautifully
Love Athena
Lovely book
Beautifully and impeccably styled. Looking forward to her new book. Highly recommend buying this one!
Lives up to the title
The author gives a beautiful, tranquil lifestyle that seems simple and effortless to replicate. The recipes do not contain pages of ingredients and instruction. It allows for the herbs, vegetables and produce to take center stage. Clean, clever combinations.... elegant in it’s simplicity.
The photos are amazing as are the recipes
Gave this book as a gift. The photos are amazing as are the recipes. Of course, I had to thumb thru before wrapping it up!
Love it
Great ideas to cook
Love the recipes and photos are fabulous
Love the recipes and photos are fabulous. I also enjoy her stories about the how and why the recipe came about.
This was a requested gift
It was purchased as a gift
Delicious food
A wide range of foods so you will be able to find something for every member of the family. Love the seasonal foods that were listed as well.
Inspiring and Beautiful Cookbook ! 👩🍳
Absolutely Beautiful cookbook !
It’s a truly beautiful book!
This book is full of delicious and accessible recipes and sub recipes to elevate flavors throughout your kitchen. You’ll crave each one! It’s a truly beautiful book!
Athena Calderone is such an inspiration.
I love this book. The recipes, the text, the photos. Everything about it. It’s definitely a favourite. I’m using it daily to create dishes for my family.
Amazing!
The best cookbook I’ve bought all year...and being in quarantine I’ve bought a lot. Hoping this is the first of more cookbooks from Athena Calderone! Love!
Just love this cookbook so much I bought two of them ...
Just love this cookbook so much I bought two of them as Christmas gifts. I have been searching for the Mediterranean palette & finally found it! Bravo Athena!!
Love it!
Excellent recipes - beautiful book!
Five Stars
Ok.
Enjoyable beginning to end.
Can't wait to get through all the recipes. Enjoyable read through all the seasons!
A beautifully written and illustated book
A beautifully written and illustated book. I bought it for my daughter's bridal shower, It was the perfect touch for her cooking/entertaining themed gift table.
Great book
I love it.
Would recommend
Gave as a gift and the recipient was very pleased
yummy
the book is beautiful,such that I don't even want it near food to mess it up.
Enjoy looking, reading and cooking!
This is the most beautiful cookbook I have- recipes are delicious and easy to do!
Super recipes
Great visuals overall
Five Stars
Gorgeous book with gorgeous photos and delicious recipes. Thank you!
Perfect Cookbook.
I have cooked about 8 recipes from this book and I have to say every single one of them so far has been an absolute home run. My friends and family LOVE everything I've made so far and I can't wait to try more! I read the tips and extras on every page and I honestly think this is one of the best cookbooks that has come out this year!
Great book 📖
This is a beautiful book, I’m very happy with it. 💖
Stunning compilation of recipes
This book, much like its author are exactly what you need for delicious, beautiful and current cuisine. Highly recommended. POSTING product reviews based on your experience with Amazon and lowering the overall product review makes little sense. If you got a damaged book, return it and get yourself a fresh copy!
Cook Beautiful is exactly that
Cook Beautiful is exactly that; a beautiful styled and photographed cook book with delicious recipes that are easy to integrate into my day. Athena Calderone has truly outdone herself and her first cook book is a delicious feast for the senses.
Excellent Cookbook
You could blindly choose any recipe and be very happy with the results. Be as playful as the writer because you can be very creative with the bones of these recipes. I only give it 4 stars because the kindle version is VERY difficult to navigate through.
Working thru this gorgeous book
Working my way thru Fall Cauliflower soup - not so much for me Carrots with carrot top miso pesto ... OMG 😉
Beautiful!
What a beautifully written and illustrated cookbook. The recipes are delicious. Highly recommend.
Amazing!
Amazing cook book with beautiful pictures. All the recipes are so delicious. And, thank you for teaching me about “sumac”. Now I use it all the time for cooking.
Lovely and charming Cookbook
I so loved the simplicity and beauty of the recipe's that I bought 3 more books for my children. Athena's narrative touched my heart reminding me of Sunday Macaroni. The photography is exquisite and brings out the beauty and simplicity of each recipe. I am going to order another one for my Kindle.
Very artistic pictures
It is a lovely table top book. There are some nice recipes with beautiful photos. Just not what I really anticipated from the book.
Five Stars
Lovely book!
Seller sent flawed book
Had to sharpie the black binding of the book because there was damage. Why send out a flawed item. Gladly it was somewhat small but if I were more OCD I would’ve returned. Book content itself seems interesting.
Beautiful book
Beautiful book but book arrived damaged
Absolutely beautiful cookbook! So much time & effort was put ...
Absolutely beautiful cookbook! So much time & effort was put into this book, and it shows. The layout by season is lovely . The recipes are fabulous. The pictures are dynamite. I also loved reading about the inspirations that created the entire book. Excellent idea for a great Christmas gift.
arrived in bad condition
it's a shame but it arrived in bad condition
USED PRODUCT
Product came used and broken with tape.
A Culinary Work of Passion
Cook Beautiful by Athena Calderone is a book for people who like to entertain and who enjoy food with all of their senses. The table of contents reads like a menu of a high end restaurant. Yet the recipes are astonishingly simple, with the freshest, most vibrant looking ingredients of the season, artfully presented on earthy tableware. Logically, Athena has sorted her dishes by seasons. As it is fall right now, I will start with cooking some of the fall recipes. Among my favorites are: Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Dukkah and Watercress Pesto Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Pine Nuts, and Green Olives Slow-Roasted Arctic Char with Cranberry Chutney One-Pot Stewed Pork with Butternut Squash and Walnuts Gremolata In addition to her recipes, Athena also gives seasonal tips for arranging the table with reference to places where she buys her plates, bowls and silverware. Athena has successfully paired her talent for design and presentation with her passion to cook. This is a book that every serious cook should have in his or her possession. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Everything in this book tastes insanely delicious and is delightfully simple
I've had this book on my shelf for a few years. Honestly, I think I had it there because I was gifted it years ago and it looked lovely on my shelf, but I hadn't cracked it open. But then the pandemic hit and I actually started opening my cookbooks, and lo and behold: this one is a GEM. I have cooked about 7 dishes from the book over the last two weeks, and they are all so easy, intuitive, and elevate everyday dishes in a way that I have always craved. The food makes me feel I am eating a home-cooked lunch in Provence or Puglia--elevated in flavors and presentation without the pain-in-the-ass quality it usually takes to achieve that (and with ingredients I was easily able to find at my local grocery store). My husband has loved everything as well. It's honestly unfair that Athena has such good taste in both decor and food! It should not be allowed. But so be it :)
A Standout Cookbook
I have cooked extensively through this cookbook, and so many of the recipes are absolute winners. I normally am a bit leery of cookbooks that feature multiple photographs of the author smiling beatifically down at large crates of autumn squash, and I suppose I really wanted to find some reason to not like it. Ultimately, though, the recipes are undeniable. Unexpected flavor pairings; really well-tested, well thought-out recipes, many of which I've cooked again and again. In particular we've loved the pickled rhubarb grain salad, the yogurt-marinated chicken skewers, and the pork chops. Not super complicated (usually, any and all fuss comes down to just whipping together a tasty dressing or sauce), but still beautiful and elevated food you can have on weeknights or serve to guests.
Wonderful Cookbook!
Athena Calderone, the writer behind the popular food and lifestyle blog, EyeSwoon, has released an excellent cookbook, Cook Beautiful which emphasizes her viewpoints on making delicious, beautiful food. Of course there are phenomenal photographs, of most, not all, of the mouthwatering recipes, as well as lifestyle photos. Calderone is beautiful, and her personality, which seems to come through in the prose in the cookbook, is beautiful, too. There are dozens of excellent, simple recipes, that are easy to follow. Many have a Greek or Middle Eastern influence, but are down-to-earth enough that everyone, even picky eaters, will enjoy preparing and eating them. The Mustardy Smashed New Potatoes with Jalapeño Gremolata is quite easy and the results were devoured quickly. The Fish Tacos with Pickled Cabbage and Pineapple Salsa were delicious and will be made Chops with Shallots, Fennel, and Watercress – Yum! Other recipes in the queue are Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Dukkah and Watercress Pesto, Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata, Slow Roasted Arctic Char with Cranberry Chutney, and Chickpea-Merguez Hash. That’s just the start. There is a good variety of main and side dishes that will keep everyone cooking for weeks. Calderone hasn’t skimped on dessert recipes: There is a decadent Lime Raspberry Tart as well as Grilled Plums with Pistachio Brittle, Peach and Blackberry Crostatas, and a Cardamom-Cognac Apple Cake to name a few. The recipes are organized according to season, using seasonal ingredients. They are succinct, and written in such a way that cooks on every level of expertise can successfully prepare them with picture perfect results. This is a great book to give as a gift, and will keep the recipients happily cooking beautiful dishes for a very long time. Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.
Stunning book of seasonal inspiration.
Cook Beautiful is a stunning book of seasonal inspiration with recipes that, page after page, make me want to get in the kitchen and create beauty. But beyond the food, Athena has created a world of encouraging resources for styling and decor that I trust will transform the way I host and the way I live.
Delicious and full of helpful tips!
Beautifully photographed recipes and enjoyable reading which really allows you to visually be enticed, as well as by the detailed and inviting recipes..Ms.Calderone also includes plenty of swoon tips which help with creating a full sensory experience of the dishes.. she also offers suggestions at the end of each seasonal section which are useful in creating a beautiful tableux if one wishes.. I find the recipes delicious and definitely a guide to cook beautifully.. five stars!
Truly Beautiful
What an incredibly gorgeous book! I love that the recipes are organized by season, meaning I can flip to "fall" and find instant inspiration for something to cook RIGHT NOW. While the images are beautiful, they aren't difficult. In fact, the beauty is all about the simplicity, the best ingredients, and .. well, some pretty home goods to pair. Those will be my next purchase.
Beautiful!
I love this book. It's simple cooking beautifully photographed and curated. I love the simplicity of Calderone's cooking style, its a lot like I tend cook. But don't be fooled, simplicity doesn't take away any of the taste. The recipes are easy to follow and very inspiring. My kind of cookbook
Approachable + Elegant
After ordering a copy for myself, just bought 4 more for Christmas gifts -- I can't get enough! The recipes are accessible, unintimidating, delicious, and super super chic. A must have!
Great book
Love this book so much! The cardamom pear cake is so straight forward, beautiful and delicious
Really is beautiful
I checked this book out from the library first to make sure I wanted it. I'm not sure how many of the recipes I'd use because I'm more of a picky eater, but the book is absolutely beautiful. Gorgeous pictures, lovely format.
Beautiful book
I've been eyeing this book for over a year and finally bought it. Everything in it is aesthetic. The recipes are all unique and not ones I could've come up with myself. If you want to impress your dinner guests with fancy food and long sounding complex foreign names this book is it. Overall, I think this is a great gift or a great book to have for yourself when you are cooking dinner for guests.
Huge fan!
Been a long time Instagram follower and this book just takes the cake. It is just so beautiful!
Medium
The book material it was like a cheap
You’ll want it too!
This is a quality cookbook with beautiful images and wonderful recipes
Delicious. Changed how I eat for the better
I have cooked one desert, made three of the salads, three vege dishes, and cooked three of the mains in this book and every single one of these is has been DELICIOUS and healthy, and had anyone I've had over raving So much so it makes incredibly excited to cook the rest. The dishes feel filling and satisfying yet still light on the digestion and a easy and relatively quick to prepare once you have got used to each recipe. Athena's book has become my everyday cooking manual. I am enjoying more vegies than ever, eating seasonally, feeling healthy, and adding more nutrients into my family's diet while not feeling like I am on a diet at all. This means alot as I already had a very healthy diet but always felt like I was depriving myself and was never a huge fan of salads. That has changed. This book has inspired an entire change in the way I eat. It is so much more than a cookbook. Thank you Athena.
this book is a pure aesthetic delight. There is a beautiful simplicity to Athena’s style ...
From the food styling and photography, the the layout and the colour coordination of each chapter, this book is a pure aesthetic delight.There is a beautiful simplicity to Athena’s style of food – it may be a recipe for roasted squash yet an addition of a crunchy topping or a zesty dressing elevates the dish immediately and makes your realise just how much flavour is packed into this elegantly simple plate. What I do love the most is Athena’s use of herbs – a lady who is not afraid of tarragon is the one after my own heart! As I turned each page I caught myself exclaiming some kind of a sign of pleasant surprise, fascination or curiosity – there is no single recipe in the book that is predictable, ‘trendy’ or similar to the one you’ve already read a few pages ago. However, they all feel like a part of one story for there is a coherence of style and theme running throughout. Seasonality guides the book’s form and content, but it’s also the charm of the author that makes you feel fully immersed in her beautiful universe.
I love Athena's fresh seasonal approach and attention to the visual ...
Stunning book. I love Athena's fresh seasonal approach and attention to the visual aesthetics as well as taste. It's filled with beautiful photography and meals that are vibrant, exciting and full of heart and soul. I can't wait to share them with friends and family around the table. Elegant and stylish with a focus on creating beautiful moments with your loved ones.
Simple and beautiful food
Athena's book is filled with amazing recipes and beautiful presented food. The recipes are very easy to follow and anyone who isn't a skilled cook can follow easily. The book also have beautiful photographs and good ideas of table dressing/presentations. I highly recommend this book to everyone who loves delicious food which also looks beautiful on a plate!
Modern taste if freshness
I have only made about 4 of the recipes so far but all are showstoppers!
Five Stars
super culinary book - beautiful recipes - beautiful edition - worth buying
beautiful
such a beautiful book and wonderful recipes
Five Stars
really lovely recipes, fresh and light
This book helped me raise entertaining to the next level
I have tried about seven recipes from this book and all of them have been exceptional. Athena Calderone has helped me raise my entertainment game to the next level and my reputation as a hostess has reached new heights. I am not going to pretend the recipes are easy but I am also not a cordon bleu chef so if you have the time and the inclination, you will get some amazing meals from this recipe book and the tips for the table make it a complete success.
un bellissimo anno
le ricette sono divise per stagionalità, il che rende il ricettario estremamente semplice da usare e fruibile. Ho adorato i racconti di prima mano dell'autrice, che seguo e ammiro da tanto tempo. Uno dei regali più belli che mi sono fatta!
Visually stunning; delicious, no-fuss recipes....
Stunning book and delicious not-too-fussy recipes. If you choose one cookbook choose this one! Arrived in perfect condition and very quickly !!!!!
Nice to look at; some pretty photos
Great book!
Bellissime foto
Bellissime le foto è buone le ricette!
Muy recomendable
Buenísimas recetas , un libro con muchas ideas para diferentes épocas del año, no son muy difíciles en elaborar .Lo recomiendo
Best book ever
I just love each and every recipe from this book. It really deserves a 5 stars. Highly recommend.