The Tried & True Cookbook

This is hands down one of the best cookbooks I’ve used. I originally purchased the physical copy, and it was absolutely beautiful—great design and layout. But I ended up returning it and getting the Kindle version instead, and I’m so glad I did.

Being able to search by ingredient is a game-changer. If I’ve got ground beef or random veggies in the fridge, I just type it in and instantly get all the recipes that use it. It makes meal planning so much easier and more flexible. The recipes themselves are approachable, delicious, and family-friendly.

Whether you want a stunning book for your shelf or a practical tool for everyday cooking, this one delivers.

Best cookbook I’ve ever had! Every single recipe so far has been excellent & very well-received by family & friends! The recipes are not only delicious, they use regular pantry ingredients you already have, and if not, you will find them to be common enough & you will use in other recipes in this book. The instructions are simple & straightforward, even if you aren’t a regular in the kitchen or you are new to cooking, you can easily make any of these amazing recipes & be sure the results will be impressive! Also, I love love love that there are gorgeous pictures of every recipe. It’s been so fun to make fresh new versions of familiar dishes as well as try completely new-to-me dishes, feeling confident my family & friends will be 100% satisfied! I have shared this cookbook with others who have also purchased it and been impressed as well. You need this cookbook too!

This is a cookbook that I actually use. There are many recipes in this book that I have prepared, and all have been delicious. The ingredients and cooking techniques are straight forward and easy to locate even in my rural location. From appetizers to soups to main dishes to desserts, this is one of my favorite sources. The Creamy Zuppa Toscana is the best version that I have tried and is easier than most recipes; a family favorite. The Perfect Lemon Bars are truly perfect. I highly recommend this book.

Amazon just delivered this substantial cookbook to my door and, boy, am I impressed! In thumbing through the book, I’m finding beautiful photography and recipes calling for commonly used pantry / grocery items. Can’t wait to try making many of these these recipes.

Best cookbook ever! Wonderful, easy recipes…love it!

Found this cookbook on accident. Had never heard of the author. Super happy with the layout, design and content of this cookbook. I don’t buy cookbooks unless there are pictures for all the recipes and this one does. So far, our favorite is the sausage tortellini recipe. We’ve made it multiple times and I use a spicy sausage to kick it up a bit!

I have followed Alyssa's blog, The Recipe Critic for years and was super excited to hear that a cookbook was coming out and even more excited to read and review it. Well, the book is just as great as the blog! Granted a lot of the recipes can already be found there, but there's just something special about an actual cookbook, in my opinion. I especially love the Pasta Fagioli, Garlic and Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin and for some reason, the 8-Can Chicken Taco Soup is a favorite! I look forward to trying the Jalapeno Bacon Cheeseball and many others. The pictures are gorgeous, and I have already ordered and received my hard copy to keep! If you want fairly easy recipes that are also delicious and feature easy to find ingredients, look no further than this book! Oh, and follow the blog too! You're welcome!

Thank you to #NetGalley, Alyssa Rivers and DK for this much appreciated ARC! All opinions are my own.

This is a cookbook written by someone who actually cooks and shares her knowledge clearly. The pictures are enough to make your mouth water. Nothing overly complicated, some more time consuming than others; however since cooking for me is a fun activity that isn't a problem. The book is beautifully made, it is heavy which is somewhat of a drawback as I've lost much of my hand strength with age. If it were spiral bound that would be a major plus, but don't let that deter you from purchasing a cookbook that will delight anyone who loves to cook.