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Cravings: Hungry for More
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Winner for Readers' Favorite Food & Cookbooks (2018)After the extraordinary success of Cravings, Chrissy Teigen comes back with more of her signature wit and take-no-prisoners flavor bombs.
Cravings: Hungry for More takes us further into Chrissy’s kitchen…and life. It’s a life of pancakes that remind you of blueberry pie, eating onion dip with your glam squad, banana bread that breaks the internet, and a little something called Pad Thai Carbonara. After two years of parenthood, falling in love with different flavors, and relearning the healing power of comfort food, this book is like Chrissy’s new edible diary: recipes for quick-as-a-snap meals; recipes for lighter, brighter, healthier-ish living; and recipes that, well, are gonna put you to bed, holding your belly. And it will have you hungry for more.
Cravings: Hungry for More takes us further into Chrissy’s kitchen…and life. It’s a life of pancakes that remind you of blueberry pie, eating onion dip with your glam squad, banana bread that breaks the internet, and a little something called Pad Thai Carbonara. After two years of parenthood, falling in love with different flavors, and relearning the healing power of comfort food, this book is like Chrissy’s new edible diary: recipes for quick-as-a-snap meals; recipes for lighter, brighter, healthier-ish living; and recipes that, well, are gonna put you to bed, holding your belly. And it will have you hungry for more.
256 pages, Hardcover
First published September 18, 2018
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6 books521 followersChrissy Teigen is known as many things–host of Lip Sync Battle on MTV, bestselling author, Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model, spouse to John Legend, star of Instagram (16.8M) and Twitter (10.3M), but all she really wants to talk about is dinner.
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September 24, 2018
Before I get started..I'd like to just inform you that this cookbook is outstanding. My expectations have been reached and then some. And I had very high expectations, btw. Chrissy Teigen remains the cooking goddess she is and this cookbook will become a kitchen staple for me, just like her first cookbook. I know I'll be using the recipes over and over. I cannot wait to keep the cooking going. So far..and this is since the release (which was last Tuesday)..I have made four recipes from this book. And all four were delicious. My sister made two others and they were also delicious. I'd say we're on a roll. And now what follows can probably be described as a rant of my love for Chrissy Teigen's cookbooks. I'll let you know which recipes I've made and how this book compares to the last one. Let's go!
Okay, so I've already written a raving review of her first cookbook, Cravings. It became my all-time favorite cookbook. I've never made so many recipes out of a single cookbook. I'm telling you..her tastebuds are in sync with mine or something. Or maybe I should stop thinking the world revolves around me and realize the book is called Cravings, so no shit is it going to be delicious to most people. I suppose I'll update that review eventually with the recipes I've made, but it'll get ridiculous because I've really worked my way through it.
I spent the entire time since the release of the first waiting for the release of her second. I'm one of those people who followed her blog before the cookbooks happened. After the blog stopped, I remember loving watching the process of Chrissy making her first cookbook. This time around..she didn't seem to document it nearly as much, which I found disappointing. I still need something to fulfill the void of waiting for Chrissy's blog posts because it took over 2 and a half years for this second cookbook to come out.
Now...it is a great cookbook. This time around..it is once again cravings, although because she is now a mom there are a few differences. She opted for "lighter food" this time around, which let's be real..there is still tons of cheese and bacon and all types of good stuff throughout. But compared to the first book, there are less of those foods that seem like straight indulgences. Still...very similar in ways too. Meaning..if you enjoyed the first book, you will definitely once again enjoy this one.
The other difference here is, once again because she is a mom, time has become an even more precious thing. So there are things that she takes shortcuts on, while also admitting it along the way. For her jerk lamb chops, she says to buy jerk seasoning ready from the store but notes that if this were her first cookbook, she would have given the recipe to make it yourself from scratch. This is true because there's a recipe in her first book involving cajun seasoning and sure enough, she gives you the recipe to make that from scratch. I'm torn on how to feel about this because yes, I am a major lover of saving time. I love getting the option of how to do things a little quicker when it doesn't make a difference in the finished product. However, I do like to get told how to do something, so I can make the decision myself if it was worth it. She could have included a brief put salt, pepper, this, this, and this and you'd have the seasoning. But it's fine. Not the biggest deal. And again, it's something I'm torn on.
This book has a couple sections that weren't in the first book, such as a dessert section. Chrissy isn't much of a sweet person, so it's not cakes, cookies & brownies. This one has a banana bread, soft pretzels, two-faced cobbler, mango sorbet, homemade magic shell, mousse, and skillet peanut butter chocolate chip blondies (UH...YES PLEASE).
Also, there is an entire sandwich section, which includes a couple grilled cheeses I need..the jalapeño-parmesan crusted grilled cheese and sweet & spice peach & brie grilled cheese. Oh and the philly french dip she makes with more of a cheese sauce au jus. There is just so much. I probably shouldn't just list every recipe in the book. Although, if you get a chance..it wouldn't hurt to check out the table of contents.
Plus...this time there is a potatoes & their friends section. POTATOES!! Yeah..my stomach is pleased. It has plenty of potato dishes among other veggie dishes. I made the Tators, Shrooms, & Peas with parmesan cream from this section. And it was SO GOOD!!! My husband and I were both in heaven. It was more filling than we expected, so next time it'll be a main and we'll add diced ham to it. The parmesan cream was so good that we'll definitely use it with other dishes. I'm thinking it'll be good with pasta.
This time around I didn't find the Thai Mom section quite so intimidating. It probably helped that I got blue apron for six weeks this summer when Chrissy had a partnership. A few of the dishes were from the thai section of the first book and they were absolutely delectable. I get why I was freaked out by ingredients like fish sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, sweet chili sauce, sambal oelek ..really just things I wasn't used to cooking with. Nor did I see how these ingredients would all mix together to become something heavenly. Garlic is also pretty common in the thai section. I love garlic, though. Anyway, this time around I found myself excited to make these authentic Thai dishes. Last night, we had the Thai soy-garlic fried ribs and OH BABY. Yes, they were ridiculously easy, but oh so tasty. I never knew ribs could be cooked so quickly and there was this nice crisp to them that ribs don't usually have, but I lived for it. Definitely making these again. I cannot believe Chrissy considered not including this one in the book because of how easy it is. It's a keeper. And not something you'd think to do yourself.
I also went into the breakfast section and made the Everything Bagel Breakfast Bake. So good!! It was kind of like a breakfast casserole, but there were chunks of bagel in it that didn't taste fully like bagel by the time they cooked and soaked in the egg mixture. They were much softer. And there were cream cheese bombs throughout. This was a good one for sure! I made mine with mushrooms instead of tomatoes because I'm not a tomato person. And I'll do it this same way again in the future when I want a breakfast casserole with everything bagel type flavoring. Yum!
I finally understand why people call Chrissy a soup master! I have been DYING to try her pot pie soup from the first book. Honestly, I only haven't made it yet because for the longest time I could not find heavy cream in the store. Finally this summer, I FOUND IT!! It's only at one grocery store in my area. So I will make that one in the next month. For now, I needed to make something from her new book. I opted for the French Onion Soup. I'll be honest..I'd never had french onion soup before. I really love onions, though. This one was a major winner. And I feel talented for being able to say I can make it. Not too difficult. Hardest part was getting through cutting all those onions without crying my eyes out. But this beautiful soup turned out sooo tasty. It was oh so cheesy and there were croissant croutons in it that became doughy and just OOOH! You know what I mean? Yeah..this is a major winner.
I guess it's good I've only made the four recipes so far because this review would go on and on. Luckily for you, I didn't have all the time in the world so I'll be making more this weekend.
There is also a salad section, snack section, and supper section which actually has mains & sides tacked on to several of the dishes giving us more side recipes than what is included in potatoes & their friends.
I will say that her introduction to the book and the intros to all the recipes have a great layer of humor. Her stories are fun and will make you laugh out loud. She also talks about how she went through postpartum between books (and babies) and how that affected her/this book. She reminds us she is only human, and a relatable one at that.
There are photos of almost every recipe, but a couple might be missing and that bothers me. I like to see what the outcome of what I'm making should look like at the end. Not to mention, you want to see how tasty a dish looks to decide if you want to make it. I'll still make everything in this book regardless.
So there you have it...delicious recipes from Chrissy Teigen. Food that will make you look like a pro in the kitchen when you have a dinner party. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a cookbook with food they actually want to eat.
Okay, so I've already written a raving review of her first cookbook, Cravings. It became my all-time favorite cookbook. I've never made so many recipes out of a single cookbook. I'm telling you..her tastebuds are in sync with mine or something. Or maybe I should stop thinking the world revolves around me and realize the book is called Cravings, so no shit is it going to be delicious to most people. I suppose I'll update that review eventually with the recipes I've made, but it'll get ridiculous because I've really worked my way through it.
I spent the entire time since the release of the first waiting for the release of her second. I'm one of those people who followed her blog before the cookbooks happened. After the blog stopped, I remember loving watching the process of Chrissy making her first cookbook. This time around..she didn't seem to document it nearly as much, which I found disappointing. I still need something to fulfill the void of waiting for Chrissy's blog posts because it took over 2 and a half years for this second cookbook to come out.
Now...it is a great cookbook. This time around..it is once again cravings, although because she is now a mom there are a few differences. She opted for "lighter food" this time around, which let's be real..there is still tons of cheese and bacon and all types of good stuff throughout. But compared to the first book, there are less of those foods that seem like straight indulgences. Still...very similar in ways too. Meaning..if you enjoyed the first book, you will definitely once again enjoy this one.
The other difference here is, once again because she is a mom, time has become an even more precious thing. So there are things that she takes shortcuts on, while also admitting it along the way. For her jerk lamb chops, she says to buy jerk seasoning ready from the store but notes that if this were her first cookbook, she would have given the recipe to make it yourself from scratch. This is true because there's a recipe in her first book involving cajun seasoning and sure enough, she gives you the recipe to make that from scratch. I'm torn on how to feel about this because yes, I am a major lover of saving time. I love getting the option of how to do things a little quicker when it doesn't make a difference in the finished product. However, I do like to get told how to do something, so I can make the decision myself if it was worth it. She could have included a brief put salt, pepper, this, this, and this and you'd have the seasoning. But it's fine. Not the biggest deal. And again, it's something I'm torn on.
This book has a couple sections that weren't in the first book, such as a dessert section. Chrissy isn't much of a sweet person, so it's not cakes, cookies & brownies. This one has a banana bread, soft pretzels, two-faced cobbler, mango sorbet, homemade magic shell, mousse, and skillet peanut butter chocolate chip blondies (UH...YES PLEASE).
Also, there is an entire sandwich section, which includes a couple grilled cheeses I need..the jalapeño-parmesan crusted grilled cheese and sweet & spice peach & brie grilled cheese. Oh and the philly french dip she makes with more of a cheese sauce au jus. There is just so much. I probably shouldn't just list every recipe in the book. Although, if you get a chance..it wouldn't hurt to check out the table of contents.
Plus...this time there is a potatoes & their friends section. POTATOES!! Yeah..my stomach is pleased. It has plenty of potato dishes among other veggie dishes. I made the Tators, Shrooms, & Peas with parmesan cream from this section. And it was SO GOOD!!! My husband and I were both in heaven. It was more filling than we expected, so next time it'll be a main and we'll add diced ham to it. The parmesan cream was so good that we'll definitely use it with other dishes. I'm thinking it'll be good with pasta.
This time around I didn't find the Thai Mom section quite so intimidating. It probably helped that I got blue apron for six weeks this summer when Chrissy had a partnership. A few of the dishes were from the thai section of the first book and they were absolutely delectable. I get why I was freaked out by ingredients like fish sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin, sweet chili sauce, sambal oelek ..really just things I wasn't used to cooking with. Nor did I see how these ingredients would all mix together to become something heavenly. Garlic is also pretty common in the thai section. I love garlic, though. Anyway, this time around I found myself excited to make these authentic Thai dishes. Last night, we had the Thai soy-garlic fried ribs and OH BABY. Yes, they were ridiculously easy, but oh so tasty. I never knew ribs could be cooked so quickly and there was this nice crisp to them that ribs don't usually have, but I lived for it. Definitely making these again. I cannot believe Chrissy considered not including this one in the book because of how easy it is. It's a keeper. And not something you'd think to do yourself.
I also went into the breakfast section and made the Everything Bagel Breakfast Bake. So good!! It was kind of like a breakfast casserole, but there were chunks of bagel in it that didn't taste fully like bagel by the time they cooked and soaked in the egg mixture. They were much softer. And there were cream cheese bombs throughout. This was a good one for sure! I made mine with mushrooms instead of tomatoes because I'm not a tomato person. And I'll do it this same way again in the future when I want a breakfast casserole with everything bagel type flavoring. Yum!
I finally understand why people call Chrissy a soup master! I have been DYING to try her pot pie soup from the first book. Honestly, I only haven't made it yet because for the longest time I could not find heavy cream in the store. Finally this summer, I FOUND IT!! It's only at one grocery store in my area. So I will make that one in the next month. For now, I needed to make something from her new book. I opted for the French Onion Soup. I'll be honest..I'd never had french onion soup before. I really love onions, though. This one was a major winner. And I feel talented for being able to say I can make it. Not too difficult. Hardest part was getting through cutting all those onions without crying my eyes out. But this beautiful soup turned out sooo tasty. It was oh so cheesy and there were croissant croutons in it that became doughy and just OOOH! You know what I mean? Yeah..this is a major winner.
I guess it's good I've only made the four recipes so far because this review would go on and on. Luckily for you, I didn't have all the time in the world so I'll be making more this weekend.
There is also a salad section, snack section, and supper section which actually has mains & sides tacked on to several of the dishes giving us more side recipes than what is included in potatoes & their friends.
I will say that her introduction to the book and the intros to all the recipes have a great layer of humor. Her stories are fun and will make you laugh out loud. She also talks about how she went through postpartum between books (and babies) and how that affected her/this book. She reminds us she is only human, and a relatable one at that.
There are photos of almost every recipe, but a couple might be missing and that bothers me. I like to see what the outcome of what I'm making should look like at the end. Not to mention, you want to see how tasty a dish looks to decide if you want to make it. I'll still make everything in this book regardless.
So there you have it...delicious recipes from Chrissy Teigen. Food that will make you look like a pro in the kitchen when you have a dinner party. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a cookbook with food they actually want to eat.
May 9, 2019
Y'all, this french onion soup recipe. I'm in cheese heaven.
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July 5, 2018I adore this woman and her kitchen!
March 29, 2022
79 Recipes Completed: List Below w/Ratings
In my review of Chrissy's first cookbook, I stated that I was absolutely sure she would come out with a second (and a third, etc.) and here we are! My husband and I were so excited to be cooking our way through Cravings: Hungry for More in 2019 - targeting 50%-80% completion of each section. The first cookbook was absolutely delicious and I was thrilled to be jumping back on the Chrissy flavor train - CHOO CHOO! Can you sense the enthusiasm there?
Breakfast & Brunch: 11/14 Recipes
French Toast w/Whipped Honey Ricotta Topping (3/5)
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pancakes (4/5)
Crispy Parmesan Waffles(4/5)
Black Bean & Mushroom Enchilada Casserole (4/5)
Pepper’s Garlicky Bacon Scramble (3/5)
Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Breakfast Bake (3/5)
Egg Mozzarella Ham Cups (4/5)
Croissant Bread Pudding Ham Cups (3/5)
Fluffy Popovers w/Melted Brie & Blackberry Jam (3/5)
Cheesy Spicy Breakfast Hash (4/5)
Salted Maple Granola (3/5)
Soups: 6/6 Recipes
Lazy Shrimp & Pork “Wonton” Soup (2/5)
Creamy Tomato Soup w/Peppery Parmesan Crisps (3/5)
French Onion Soup (3/5)
Parmesan Minestrone w/Chili Mayo Toasts (3/5)
Balcony Clam Chowder (3/5)
Carrot Coconut Soup (4/5)
Salads: 6/6 Recipes
Cool Ranch Taco Salad (3/5)
Roasted Carrot & Avocado Salad w/Lime Dressing (3/5)
Goat Cheese Nicoise (3/5)
Asian Pear & Avocado Salad (4/5)
Roasted Butternut Squash & Pomegranate Salad (3/5)
Tangy Herb-Sesame Slaw (4/5)
Sandwiches: 8/9 Recipes
Chicken Teriyaki Burgers (3/5)
Grilled Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches(5/5)
Sweet & Spicy Peach & Brie Grilled Cheese (2/5)
Cheesy Knife & Fork Meatball Subs (3/5)
Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches (4/5)
Crispy Bacon & Sweet Pickle Patty Melts (4/5)
Philly French Dip Sandwiches (3/5)
Grilled Chicken Toasts (4/5)
Snacks: 8/9 Recipes
Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders w/Pineapple-Chili Sauce (3/5)
Grilled Thai-Glazed Chicken Wings (3/5)
Onion Dip & Oven-Baked Potato Chips (3/5)
Chicken Nachos w/Avocado Salsa (4/5)
Mushroom and Crispy Shallot Nachos (4/5)
Hollowed-Out Italian Sandwich (3/5)
Kong’s Hawaiian Pull-Apart Bacon Grilled Cheese (3/5)
Peanut Butter Pretzel Granola Clusters (3/5)
Potatoes & Their Friends: 12/15 Recipes
Crispy Potato Smashies (5/5)
Crispy Buffalo Smashies (5/5)
Crispy-Coated Oven-Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges (3/5)
Two-Tones Potato Gratin (5/5)
Salt & Vinegar Baked Fries (2/5)
Taters, Shrooms & Peas w/Parmesan Cream (4/5)
Golden Onion Rice Pilaf (2/5)
Spicy Honey-Butter Carrot Coins (4/5)
Jalapeño-Cheddar Corn Pudding (4/5)
Sheet Pan Cream & Thyme Roasted Onions (1/5)
Sautéed Spicy Asparagus (4/5)
Kung Pao Roasted Broccoli (4/5)
Thai Mom: 6/11 Recipes
Pad Thai Carbonara (2/5)
Khao Tod (3/5)
Crab Fried Rice (2/5)
Pork Larb (2/5)
Red Chicken Curry (3/5)
Thai Soy-Garlic Fried Ribs (5/5)
Supper: 18/25
Sleepytime Stew & Cream Cheese Smashed Potatoes (3/5)
Cheddar-Chorizo Broccoli Rice in Tomato Bowls (3/5)
Chicken & Dumplings (3/5)
Cheesy Chicken Milanese (3/5)
Pan-Seared Fish (3/5)
Veggie Couscous w/ Spicy Pine Nuts (3/5)
Garlic-Honey Shrimp (4/5)
Seared Steak w/ Spicy Garlic Miso Butter (4/5)
Steak Diane w/ Crispy Onions (4/5)
Spice-Rubbed Parmesan Chicken Breast’s w/Garlicky Sautéed Spinach (4/5)
Braised Short Ribs w/Maple-Brown Butter Sweet Potato Mash (4/5)
Ron's Hobo Burger Dinners (3/5)
Sweet Miso-Butter Cod (3/5)
Simple Skillet Broken Lasagna (4/5)
Coconut Short Rib Curry (3/5)
Crispy Skinned Chicken w/Lemon Rosemary Pan Sauce (3/5)
One Pot Seafood Stew (3/5)
Spicy Jammy Drummies (3/5)
Sweets: 4/8
Twitter's (and Uncle Mike's) Banana Bread (4/5)
Instant Mango Sorbet (4/5)
Homemade Magic Shell (4/5)
Two Faced Cobbler (3/5)
5 Stars: Amazing, Loved
4 Stars: Really Good, Will Make Again
3 Stars: Good, Average
2 Stars: Didn't Like
1 Star: Hated
In my review of Chrissy's first cookbook, I stated that I was absolutely sure she would come out with a second (and a third, etc.) and here we are! My husband and I were so excited to be cooking our way through Cravings: Hungry for More in 2019 - targeting 50%-80% completion of each section. The first cookbook was absolutely delicious and I was thrilled to be jumping back on the Chrissy flavor train - CHOO CHOO! Can you sense the enthusiasm there?
Breakfast & Brunch: 11/14 Recipes
French Toast w/Whipped Honey Ricotta Topping (3/5)
Blueberry Cream Cheese Pancakes (4/5)
Crispy Parmesan Waffles(4/5)
Black Bean & Mushroom Enchilada Casserole (4/5)
Pepper’s Garlicky Bacon Scramble (3/5)
Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Breakfast Bake (3/5)
Egg Mozzarella Ham Cups (4/5)
Croissant Bread Pudding Ham Cups (3/5)
Fluffy Popovers w/Melted Brie & Blackberry Jam (3/5)
Cheesy Spicy Breakfast Hash (4/5)
Salted Maple Granola (3/5)
Soups: 6/6 Recipes
Lazy Shrimp & Pork “Wonton” Soup (2/5)
Creamy Tomato Soup w/Peppery Parmesan Crisps (3/5)
French Onion Soup (3/5)
Parmesan Minestrone w/Chili Mayo Toasts (3/5)
Balcony Clam Chowder (3/5)
Carrot Coconut Soup (4/5)
Salads: 6/6 Recipes
Cool Ranch Taco Salad (3/5)
Roasted Carrot & Avocado Salad w/Lime Dressing (3/5)
Goat Cheese Nicoise (3/5)
Asian Pear & Avocado Salad (4/5)
Roasted Butternut Squash & Pomegranate Salad (3/5)
Tangy Herb-Sesame Slaw (4/5)
Sandwiches: 8/9 Recipes
Chicken Teriyaki Burgers (3/5)
Grilled Pork Banh Mi Sandwiches(5/5)
Sweet & Spicy Peach & Brie Grilled Cheese (2/5)
Cheesy Knife & Fork Meatball Subs (3/5)
Pulled BBQ Chicken Sandwiches (4/5)
Crispy Bacon & Sweet Pickle Patty Melts (4/5)
Philly French Dip Sandwiches (3/5)
Grilled Chicken Toasts (4/5)
Snacks: 8/9 Recipes
Crispy Coconut Chicken Tenders w/Pineapple-Chili Sauce (3/5)
Grilled Thai-Glazed Chicken Wings (3/5)
Onion Dip & Oven-Baked Potato Chips (3/5)
Chicken Nachos w/Avocado Salsa (4/5)
Mushroom and Crispy Shallot Nachos (4/5)
Hollowed-Out Italian Sandwich (3/5)
Kong’s Hawaiian Pull-Apart Bacon Grilled Cheese (3/5)
Peanut Butter Pretzel Granola Clusters (3/5)
Potatoes & Their Friends: 12/15 Recipes
Crispy Potato Smashies (5/5)
Crispy Buffalo Smashies (5/5)
Crispy-Coated Oven-Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges (3/5)
Two-Tones Potato Gratin (5/5)
Salt & Vinegar Baked Fries (2/5)
Taters, Shrooms & Peas w/Parmesan Cream (4/5)
Golden Onion Rice Pilaf (2/5)
Spicy Honey-Butter Carrot Coins (4/5)
Jalapeño-Cheddar Corn Pudding (4/5)
Sheet Pan Cream & Thyme Roasted Onions (1/5)
Sautéed Spicy Asparagus (4/5)
Kung Pao Roasted Broccoli (4/5)
Thai Mom: 6/11 Recipes
Pad Thai Carbonara (2/5)
Khao Tod (3/5)
Crab Fried Rice (2/5)
Pork Larb (2/5)
Red Chicken Curry (3/5)
Thai Soy-Garlic Fried Ribs (5/5)
Supper: 18/25
Sleepytime Stew & Cream Cheese Smashed Potatoes (3/5)
Cheddar-Chorizo Broccoli Rice in Tomato Bowls (3/5)
Chicken & Dumplings (3/5)
Cheesy Chicken Milanese (3/5)
Pan-Seared Fish (3/5)
Veggie Couscous w/ Spicy Pine Nuts (3/5)
Garlic-Honey Shrimp (4/5)
Seared Steak w/ Spicy Garlic Miso Butter (4/5)
Steak Diane w/ Crispy Onions (4/5)
Spice-Rubbed Parmesan Chicken Breast’s w/Garlicky Sautéed Spinach (4/5)
Braised Short Ribs w/Maple-Brown Butter Sweet Potato Mash (4/5)
Ron's Hobo Burger Dinners (3/5)
Sweet Miso-Butter Cod (3/5)
Simple Skillet Broken Lasagna (4/5)
Coconut Short Rib Curry (3/5)
Crispy Skinned Chicken w/Lemon Rosemary Pan Sauce (3/5)
One Pot Seafood Stew (3/5)
Spicy Jammy Drummies (3/5)
Sweets: 4/8
Twitter's (and Uncle Mike's) Banana Bread (4/5)
Instant Mango Sorbet (4/5)
Homemade Magic Shell (4/5)
Two Faced Cobbler (3/5)
5 Stars: Amazing, Loved
4 Stars: Really Good, Will Make Again
3 Stars: Good, Average
2 Stars: Didn't Like
1 Star: Hated
November 18, 2018
Anybody else love reading cook books or is it just me?
May 13, 2022
I borrowed this from the library. After flipping through pretty pictures I haven't come across a recipe that I was excited to try so I returned it. I just saw many good reviews maybe I'll give it another shot.
June 29, 2019
The recipes in this book look tasty and there are several I would like to try, enough that even though I borrowed this book from the library I will most likely purchase a copy to add to my collection. I like to add little flags and sticky notes in my cookbooks to mark the recipes I would like to try and this one would have quite a few.
The recipes included are not difficult, but they are not overly simplistic either. Chrissy uses ingredients you can likely find at any grocery store. She also gives occasional tips and options for using different foods or appliances.
I think the first recipe I will try is Fluffy popovers with melted brie & blackberry jam. They sound delicious and easy to make. The recipe for the blackberry jam is included, though you could use store bought if you wanted to. An added bonus for me - there is no yeast in the popovers!
I enjoy Chrissy’s sassiness, which shows through in all her commentary. I also enjoy the photos of her and her family, although they are clearly posed they are still cute. Chrissy’s mom is Thai and there is a whole section dedicated to her, called Thai Mom.
A couple of notes: Chrissy definitely likes spicier food than I do, however there are plenty of not so spicy or easily made less spicy foods in this book. She also loves cilantro & coconut, neither of which I am a fan of. Fortunately, I have been cooking long enough that I am able to make some changes to recipes that might have ingredients that I do not love making them more to my liking and I do so often.
I would definitely recommend checking out this cookbook to anyone that likes to cook and is just looking for something new to make. It is not a fancy cookbook, more for every day or casual guests. It is also not a diet or fad cookbook, just a bunch of recipes to try out on any average day.
The recipes included are not difficult, but they are not overly simplistic either. Chrissy uses ingredients you can likely find at any grocery store. She also gives occasional tips and options for using different foods or appliances.
I think the first recipe I will try is Fluffy popovers with melted brie & blackberry jam. They sound delicious and easy to make. The recipe for the blackberry jam is included, though you could use store bought if you wanted to. An added bonus for me - there is no yeast in the popovers!
I enjoy Chrissy’s sassiness, which shows through in all her commentary. I also enjoy the photos of her and her family, although they are clearly posed they are still cute. Chrissy’s mom is Thai and there is a whole section dedicated to her, called Thai Mom.
A couple of notes: Chrissy definitely likes spicier food than I do, however there are plenty of not so spicy or easily made less spicy foods in this book. She also loves cilantro & coconut, neither of which I am a fan of. Fortunately, I have been cooking long enough that I am able to make some changes to recipes that might have ingredients that I do not love making them more to my liking and I do so often.
I would definitely recommend checking out this cookbook to anyone that likes to cook and is just looking for something new to make. It is not a fancy cookbook, more for every day or casual guests. It is also not a diet or fad cookbook, just a bunch of recipes to try out on any average day.
September 20, 2018
The food in this looks so beautiful I literally had tears in my eyes the first time I flipped through it. Excited to try these recipes!
October 8, 2019
I might have been the only person in the world who didn't know what a foodie Chrissy Teigen is.
I knew her mostly as a model and the wife of John Legend but nothing about how much she loves to eat and cook and eat, until my sister told me about her cookbooks.
Cravings: Hungry for More was a lot of fun to read.
I love Chrissy's blunt, sometimes sardonic commentary, the gorgeous full page color photographs and the easy, accessible recipes that anyone can do. Even me!
But, just as importantly, I love love love how decadent and cheesy and dense most of these recipes are and Chrissy flouts it unabashedly, unreservedly and unashamed.
These recipes were made to be enjoyed and shared (or not, if you don't want to), calories be damned.
I knew her mostly as a model and the wife of John Legend but nothing about how much she loves to eat and cook and eat, until my sister told me about her cookbooks.
Cravings: Hungry for More was a lot of fun to read.
I love Chrissy's blunt, sometimes sardonic commentary, the gorgeous full page color photographs and the easy, accessible recipes that anyone can do. Even me!
But, just as importantly, I love love love how decadent and cheesy and dense most of these recipes are and Chrissy flouts it unabashedly, unreservedly and unashamed.
These recipes were made to be enjoyed and shared (or not, if you don't want to), calories be damned.
October 12, 2018
This is genuinely AMAZING. The hit rate of "oh shit I want to make that ASAP" was definitely higher than the original, and definitely higher than a lot of other cookbooks.
February 4, 2019
4.5
Some really good recipes here, but my favorite is the sweet & spicy peach & brie grilled cheese. I'm going to make the blackberry pop-overs this week as well (and they look fabulous), but upon discovering I have a peach tree in my yard have been looking for unique and tasty peach recipes, especially.
I like Chrissy's books. Nothing is too difficult and she has some easy recipes for families and working people. Plus, she's just a feisty, fun gal that I enjoy supporting.
Some really good recipes here, but my favorite is the sweet & spicy peach & brie grilled cheese. I'm going to make the blackberry pop-overs this week as well (and they look fabulous), but upon discovering I have a peach tree in my yard have been looking for unique and tasty peach recipes, especially.
I like Chrissy's books. Nothing is too difficult and she has some easy recipes for families and working people. Plus, she's just a feisty, fun gal that I enjoy supporting.
December 14, 2018
Her recipes sound great, but the ingredients or method are often too much for me. I don't want to destroy my kitchen or buy things I will only use once. So, I've read both of her cookbooks and enjoyed them for their content and the glimpse into her awesome life, but I haven't prepared any of her recipes.
October 4, 2018
A visual feast for the eyes. Comfort food with recipes that are easy to follow. Well done!
October 8, 2018
This is an awesome cookbook. Simple meals anyone can make.
December 19, 2018
This had some helpful tips and great photos, but no recipes that I'm interested in attempting.
December 26, 2018
Everything I have made is fantastic. Delicious, amazing, normal person food and she is hilarious. Just get it and cook while you watch your Bravo
April 8, 2020
I adore Chrissy Teigen and just knew I needed this cookbook in my life. And I wasn't wrong. The little stories she tells before each recipe are hilarious, filled with her humor and passion. And then of course, the food looks fantastic. I cannot wait to try out this goodies next time I brave the grocery store!
September 24, 2018
I love all things Chrissy Teigen, and I've loved making gluten free/vegetarian versions of the recipes in her first cookbook. So of course I was at the Barnes and Noble the day this was released. The introduction had me feeling all those feels, and the acknowledgement section had me tearing up when I got to her dogs. But the anecdotes and tips in the introductions to each of her recipes always make me laugh. I've got two weeks off coming up for fall break, and I've already got my list of recipes I am going to try:
Jalapeno Parmesan-Crusted Grilled Cheese
Sweet & Spicy Peach and Brie Grilled Cheese (I love me a grilled cheese sandwich)
Salt & Vinegar Baked Fries
Spicy Honey Butter Carrot Coins
Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Pudding
Sauteed Spicy Asparagus
And that's just the first round. This book has so many delish sounding recipes.
Jalapeno Parmesan-Crusted Grilled Cheese
Sweet & Spicy Peach and Brie Grilled Cheese (I love me a grilled cheese sandwich)
Salt & Vinegar Baked Fries
Spicy Honey Butter Carrot Coins
Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Pudding
Sauteed Spicy Asparagus
And that's just the first round. This book has so many delish sounding recipes.
December 24, 2019
I might have to buy this physical book as I do have her first one. Cannot wait to make French Toast with whipped honey ricotta topping 🤤
Soups will definitely make creamy tomato with peppery parmesan chips & I have never made french onion but always wanted to 👩🏼🍳
Soups will definitely make creamy tomato with peppery parmesan chips & I have never made french onion but always wanted to 👩🏼🍳
September 22, 2018
Slightly obsessed with Chrissy Teigen, seriously can we be friends!? Who knew you could make a cookbook funny? The recipes are good too!
February 22, 2019
Not quite as strong as the first offering. I did make the Salted Maple Granola and the Red Curry Chicken and both were excellent.
May 10, 2019
Can't wait to try these recipes. I loved her humor sprinkled through the book as well.
October 25, 2019
One of my favorite cookbooks!
May 8, 2020
I have to say, I’d still make the majority of these recipes, but there are less that made me immediately wish I could run to the grocery store to buy shit. Still SO good and so many I’ll be making in the future! And yes if you missed my review of the first Cravings book, I AM reviewing cookbooks toward my Goodreads goal because it’s 2020 and anything fucking goes.
August 6, 2021
Disclosure - I didn’t actually make any of the recipes (yet). But a ton of them look so good! Especially loved the salad, sandwiches and supper sections. I love cookbooks with pictures (ideally with every recipe) and this one is pretty close. I liked Chrissy’s comments with each recipe (I already read all of them). She is just so down to Earth and funny. 5 star rating because I am highly considering buying this one for my cookbook collection (right now I have the library’s copy).
February 13, 2020
I WANT TO MAKE EVERYTHING. That is all. :)
December 13, 2018
I've said this before and I'll say it again: I. LOVE. Chrissy. Teigen. Her witty, succinct style (which was honed and perfected on Twitter) is just the thing to lighten your load on hefty days, and I can't ever get enough of her social media accounts. The best thing about the Cravings series is that these are legit cookbooks, so you can get your nosh and your belly laugh on all at the same time. There are so many creative re-mix recipes here of classic favorites (like a pad thai meets spaghetti carbonara combo, or a breakfast casserole made of everything bagel ingredients) that are sure to please any American palate, and she manages to make what might otherwise feel like scary / strange foreign ingredients accessible and exciting for those who are unfamiliar with them (here's looking at you sambal oelek and sweet Thai chili sauce). The best chapter far and away is the tribute to her mother's cooking, which is inventive and sweet and completely drool-worthy. I don't own either of these books yet but they would make awesome gifts (hint hint) and are just the thing you need to revive your holiday recipe roundup for groups of large people. Best of all - since this sequel was written after Teigen started having kids, the recipes are uber-simplified and almost all can be done with minimal effort in around 30 minutes or less. This is a total winner on the cookbook scale and fun to read even for those who normally find cookbooks boring. Love, love, love!
April 11, 2019
After her successful cookbook 'Cravings', Chrissy Teigen is back with more signature dishes and more insights into her life.
My top three thoughts on 'Cravings: Hungry for More':
1. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I'm no chef in the kitchen. My approach to food is purely based on survival and the entire ordeal of cooking brings me no joy. Still, I don't mind taking a look at a few simple and easy to cook recipes now that I'm in a situation that limits my options towards buying my meals. Chrissy's book is great for people like me who want to put in minimum effort for maximum flavor.
2. I knew I had to get my hands on Chrissy's second cookbook. In the last one, I read it for the wit and insights into her life. I intended to do the same here but I found myself saving some completely do-able recipes. I don't see myself using all of them but there are a few recipes I may end up trying out. I'm sure those who love cooking will appreciate this book more than me.
3. I appreciate that this time around Chrissy has added more vegan dishes and more quick recipes for busy or even 'lazy' people. She's as witty as ever and I've really enjoyed the little tidbits she's shared before her recipes.
My top three thoughts on 'Cravings: Hungry for More':
1. I've said it before, and I'll say it again. I'm no chef in the kitchen. My approach to food is purely based on survival and the entire ordeal of cooking brings me no joy. Still, I don't mind taking a look at a few simple and easy to cook recipes now that I'm in a situation that limits my options towards buying my meals. Chrissy's book is great for people like me who want to put in minimum effort for maximum flavor.
2. I knew I had to get my hands on Chrissy's second cookbook. In the last one, I read it for the wit and insights into her life. I intended to do the same here but I found myself saving some completely do-able recipes. I don't see myself using all of them but there are a few recipes I may end up trying out. I'm sure those who love cooking will appreciate this book more than me.
3. I appreciate that this time around Chrissy has added more vegan dishes and more quick recipes for busy or even 'lazy' people. She's as witty as ever and I've really enjoyed the little tidbits she's shared before her recipes.
November 9, 2019
This book and Tiegen's first book spent a week in my kitchen on a test drive. A successful test drive. I would recommend this for people who like to cook. Be warned though, model or not, Tiegen isn't afraid to eat real food -- this ain't no diet cookbook!
My favourite recipe in this book was the chorizo stuffed tomatoes and I will definitely be making those again and again and again. Super yummy. I tried them with turkey sausage too and they were different but still delicious. The French Onion soup was great and EASY. There is a recipe in here for home made corn dogs. I would LOVE to try it but if I learn how to make corn dogs, and I like them, that just sets a super dangerous precedent. There's a super awesome puffy pancake thing too, which I didn't try but I am going to try soon. If it works and it tastes ok, I will post an update because YUM.
My favourite recipe in this book was the chorizo stuffed tomatoes and I will definitely be making those again and again and again. Super yummy. I tried them with turkey sausage too and they were different but still delicious. The French Onion soup was great and EASY. There is a recipe in here for home made corn dogs. I would LOVE to try it but if I learn how to make corn dogs, and I like them, that just sets a super dangerous precedent. There's a super awesome puffy pancake thing too, which I didn't try but I am going to try soon. If it works and it tastes ok, I will post an update because YUM.
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