• Eat Your Books

  A 2004 West Regional Winner of the Tabasco Community Cookbook Award.

• kbrooks on April 27, 2026

  This is a favorite go to cookbook for me. I've made over 20 of the recipes and not ever been disappointed. The recipes are heavy on fresh ingredients and instructions are clear.

Notes about Recipes in this book

• Cider with a punch

  • breakthroughc on October 26, 2021

    This is aa great Fall cocktail for a party. Not too sweet and can be made in a pitcher.

• Toasted coconut chicken bites with cilantro dipping sauce

  • breakthroughc on October 26, 2021

    Great appetizer. Very tasty and the cilantro sauce is a nice compliment.

• Roast beef and couscous wraps

  • kbrooks on January 24, 2025

    Great appetizer to make ahead. I've taken these to potlucks and on picnics. There's never any leftovers.

• Roasted potatoes

  • kbrooks on September 25, 2024

    Easy peasy..Not just for brunch. Great as side dish for roast chicken or corned beef too.

• Apricot hazelnut scones

  • hillsboroks on December 25, 2023

    These scones were the perfect Christmas morning breakfast treat. Hazelnuts and apricots are a fabulous flavor combination. I used Bob’s Redmill Pastry Flour so the texture was exceptionally light. I brushed the tops with a bit of cream, then liberally sprinkled them with turbinado sugar and finely chopped hazelnuts before baking exactly 20 minutes.

• Baked blueberry pecan French toast with blueberry syrup

  • kbrooks on September 25, 2024

    I've made this for weekend guests. Assemble the night before and bake the next morning. It's really yummy!

• Zesty chicken soup

  • kbrooks on September 25, 2024

    My husband loves this soup!The combination of spices, apples and dried fruit really makes it zesty. Creme fraiche work as a garnish in place of yogurt or sour cream.

• Cheese tortellini soup with white beans, kielbasa, and spinach

  • breakthroughc on April 15, 2022

    I have made this several times. Mr. B loves it. It is a flavorful, hearty weeknight soup. 1 add a teaspoon of red wine vinegar at the end. Freezes well.

  • kbrooks on September 25, 2024

    This is a great filling soup. Especially good made with fresh thyme. I also add 2 ounces of white wine.

• Lentil and roasted tomato soup

  • kbrooks on November 30, 2024

    This was a big hit. I roasted 2 lbs.of late harvest Early Girl tomatoes from our farmers market. The skins slipped right off and, because they are small, didn't dice them,just broke them up with a wooden spoon right in the pot. I soaked the lentils for a couple hours in salted water, then rinsed well before adding them. They cook beautifully tender this way but keep their shape and don't fall apart in the soup. Used prosciutto as I didn't have pancetta. Also reduced the celery to 1/2 cup as I think the flavor of it tends to take over. Added a splash of balsamic vinegar right before serving for a bit of zing. Husband loved this!

• Sunflower loaf

  • kbrooks on September 25, 2024

    Good hearty bread with lots of crunch. Especially nice toasted.

• Mixed greens with Yakima nectarines and honey poppy seed dressing

  • kbrooks on September 25, 2024

    Haven't made the salad, but made the dressing and love it. Increased the Cider vinegar to 2 tablespoons so it wasn't quite so sweet.

• Ruby green salad with creamy mustard balsamic vinaigrette

  • kbrooks on January 24, 2025

    The mustard balsamic vinaigrette and the toasted spiced pumpkin seeds are outstanding! We increased balsamic vinegar to 3 tablespoons.

• Orecchiette and spring pea salad

  • kbrooks on May 29, 2026

    Another great recipe from this cookbook. Quick and easy to make. Delicious and refreshing. Used fresh English peas from our farmers market. Reduced the olive oil to 4 tablespoons.

• Smoked salmon pasta salad

  • djnielsen64 on May 14, 2024

    Very good. Loved the lemon Dijon dressing! Did not have artichoke hearts so subbed sundried tomatoes and they worked great.

• Mediterranean potato salad

  • kbrooks on September 26, 2024

    Great potato salad. I pan fry the prosciutto till crisp, drain on paper towels and add to the salad before serving.

• Iced lemon ginger cooler

  • kbrooks on June 27, 2019

    For a more adult beverage add a shot of booze of choice to your glass.

• Tri-color coleslaw with miso dressing

  • kbrooks on July 22, 2025

    Very pretty, very lively coleslaw. The miso dressing is a winner.

• Noodles with mushrooms in sesame ginger broth

  • julia_n8a9c5 on May 03, 2026

    This was delicious. I would make this over and over again. Simple.

• Antipasto pasta

  • kbrooks on April 28, 2026

    Wow! We loved this! The marinade/sauce just pops with flavor. I made the vegetarian version, added some roasted red pepper strips and increased the balsamic to 4 tablespoons (we like our dressings on the acidic side). Definitely will make it with the suggested chicken.

• Pacific Rim pad Thai

  • kbrooks on September 26, 2024

    This is a favorite of my husband's. We use half the amount of rice noodles and omit the bean sprouts. Use peanut oil for the vegetable oil. Also reduce the fish sauce by half, as my husband isn't fond of the taste.

• Northwest microbrew steamers

  • kbrooks on January 24, 2025

    Easy and delicious. When I don't have ale I use dry white wine.

• Mediterranean herb baked chicken

  • kbrooks on April 08, 2025

    This is easy in that everything goes into the baking dish without having to cook anything separately. It does however require marinating time so plan accordingly. I marinated for 7 hours and followed the recipe as written except for omitting the cilantro. The end result was full of herbal flavor, moist and delicious. Will make it again.

• Rustic chicken with mushrooms, tomatoes, and olives

  • anne_9r74b2 on March 13, 2026

    This was very good! Forgot the bal vinegar step and still enjoyed it.

• Chicken with apple, cranberry, and bacon

  • kbrooks on September 26, 2024

    Yummy and perfect for company dinners as it's easy to increase. Made it exactly as written, no tweaking needed.

• Orange thyme game hens

  • hillsboroks on March 02, 2020

    The orange thyme combination of flavors worked brilliantly. I did the brining for 3 hours with 1 cup kosher salt and two quarts water for two game hens. I used low sodium chicken broth and did not do the final seasoning at the end and it was just right although maybe a bit on the salty side. My family said I could have even skipped salting the birds before they roasted and it would have been fine. I used fresh herbs from my garden and they really pumped up the flavor of the sauce. I will make this recipe again.

• Pork tenderloin with maple glaze

  • kbrooks on September 26, 2024

    OK but nothing memorable. Won't make again.

• Margaritaville steak

  • kbrooks on May 02, 2026

    Even with all the ingredients, just so so.

• Beef tenderloin with shiitake cream sauce

  • hillsboroks on June 26, 2022

    This dish is absolutely fabulous, just layer upon layer of flavor that makes you want to eat slowly and savor every bite. I was cooking for two and subbed in half of a small flank steak so I only made 1/4 of the marinade and 1/4 of the sauce. I left the steak in the marinade about 1 1/2 hours and then my husband grilled it to medium rare on a charcoal grill. I pre-measured my sauce ingredients while the steak was marinading so it was easy to cook the sauce while the steak was on the grill. This is definitely company worthy or for a special dinner for two at home.

• Miraculous microwave risotto

  • kbrooks on September 26, 2024

    I frequently have risotto when we eat out, but rarely make it at home,as it's sort of tedious to do. Who knew?! Make it in the microwave! This is a great recipe and is easy to vary. I use Italian Carnaroli rice.

• Nectarine and berry cobbler

  • kbrooks on September 26, 2024

    Nice cobbler. Need to reduce the sugar in the filling;it's too sweet. You want to taste wonderful flavors of the fresh summer fruits.