I am obsessed with cookbooks so I couldn’t wait until I got the opportunity to test out some recipes from Chrissy Teigen’s first cookbook Cravings. The cookbook has been out for a while but busy motherhood got the best of me, but finally, I was able to get my hands on it.
At first sight, this cookbook is true to its title “Cravings“. Each page and photograph is mouthwatering. I especially love the picture of Chrissy and John indulging in some of the dishes. The book covers 10 sections from breakfast to supper. My favorite is the “things that intimidate people but shouldn’t”. The introduction sets a nice tone for the rest of the book giving insight on Chrissy’s passion for food and cooking. I really like that each recipe has a brief story behind the dish.
I enlisted the help of my brother Jason and sister-in-law Laura. They are the coolest most beautiful NYC couple I know. Also, they remind me of Chrissy and John. For this cooking adventure, I selected three recipes that complemented each other and that I knew Jason and Laura would enjoy. Our starter course was Caprese Salad with Crispy Prosciutto. Burrata cheese takes center stage in this dish and the crispy prosciutto elevates this dish to another level. The main course is Lemony Arugula Spaghetti Cacio e Pepe. This dish is so fresh it just takes me back to my summer in Italy back in 2003. To complete this meal we made the Armadillo Cheesy Garlic Bread. I seriously could just live on this dish for the rest of my life. All three recipes were simple to follow and delicious. I know for sure that they will become a staple in my home. I can’t wait to try out more recipes from Cravings in the days to come.
Jason and Laura had a lot of fun pretending to be Chrissy and John. Head over to Simply Made Fancy’s YouTube channel for an inside look at their cooking adventure. After the meal was completed my wonderful husband who was behind the camera joined us to eat. As a personal touch, I placed valentines postcards on each place setting so each couple could take time to write each other a love note.
I find it really romantic when a couple cooks together. Cooking uses all five sense and communicates love. So instead of going to a restaurant on your next date night get a copy of Cravings and hit the kitchen with your special someone.
Happy cooking!
What cookbook would you like to see me review next?