I love a good cookbook and I love a good story, and the two come together in Cook, Eat, Repeat by Nigella Lawson. Like her previous books, the cookbook contains really good (and well tested) recipes. I think she has a gift for writing and storytelling, and this book is no exception to her talents, and she makes talking about a simple recipe seem much more important that feeding people. Her chapter What is a Recipe? is a wonderful read. Lawson’s recipes are long and full of detail and I love the process of how she cooks.

Nigella's Cook, Eat, Repeat is full of delights. I found at least ten recipes that I wanted to make immediately, and knew I could make immediately with either ingredients I always have available, and/or things easily picked up at a regular grocery store. Its so very British -- this is charming but sometimes impractical for those of us who just can't get our hands on Seville oranges and endless supplies of rhubarb. I notice British cookbooks assume we can just pick up passion fruits and red currants, and we Americans can't! I'm tired of this. Please offer substitutions for us poor Yanks. What I love most about this cookbook, even more than the enticing recipes for chicken and brownies, etc., is Nigella's wonderful writing style. She is such a good writer. I'd rather read her writing than Elizabeth David or MFK Fisher, because her voice is of the present. Her more philosophical thoughts are interesting and salient, her recipe instructions are creative and correct, and her chatty parts are apropos and often hilarious.

I am a huge fan of Nigella Lawson and love her cookbooks. Some more than others and I was anxious to get a copy of her latest cookbook. Thanks to an advanced readers copy I was able to peruse her recipes and memoir style writing in Cook, Eat, Repeat.

Nigella writes about starting this book in one world and finishing in another. We all remember what it was like pre-pandemic and how things were different. This book was produced with a foot in both worlds.

She speaks aboout self-isolation and wonders when we may dine with friends again, learning from the lockdown and daily ways to find pleasure. She speaks about lasagna and says don't limit it to "occasions' and we ceratinly do not do that in our home. Doug and I have it whenever we want, but mostly when the weather deems we need a hearty rib sticking meal.

There are many good recipes in this book and I of course gravitated to the chicken with orzo and lemon. My favorite flavors and ingredients...

For vegetarinan fare there are loads of recipes such as spiced bulger wheat with roasted veggies, Vegan polenta cake, Tuscan bean soup and more.

Publication date is 15 June 2021.

Genre: Biographies and Memoirs; Cooking, Food and Wine; nonfiction

Much thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. I was not compensated for my review and opinions are mine.

This is beautiful book, both in language and photos. The recipes inside were approachable and fabulous, but certainly not for the beginner cook. I will say, anyone could power through them and end up with a delicious meal, but it would take a strong desire to try new thing, new ingredients and maybe do a bit of shopping. I especially loved the sweet and salty chocolate cookies. They were richly textured and flavored, and everyone loved them. I've been a Nigella fan for years, and this is another wonderful edition to her library.

I started to read Cook, Eat, Repeat but gave up as I found the cookbook too wordy and the recipes not all that appealing. I like watching Nigella Lawson's cooking shows, so I thought I'd like her cookbook, I was disappointed.

Review written after downloading a galley from NetGalley.

I feel like this was a little bit too wordy for me. I think if I wanted to learn more about the different parts of food and what is good and bad about them then this would be great, but I was looking for just a cookbook and this was written more like a regular book.

Cook, Eat, Repeat by Nigella Lawson was a delightful cookbook to read. Nigella has a gift for writing about food that brings the meals to life. The pictures were great also.

This wasn't exactly what I expected, but it was really neat. There are essays about food as well as various recipes and beautiful photos. There was an entire chapter of anchovies which I found really interesting. There are several yummy looking recipes that I would love to cook or eat!

Nigella Lawson sure knows how to tell a story. You get wrapped up in all the things she says about food. You can feel her passion coming through with each little chapter of information you find. However, a lot of these recipes aren't something I'd actually try to eat. I'd say about a third of them are something I might consider trying. So, I'm really glad that I didn't buy this book. However, I think plenty of people will absolutely love it, so it's a 4-star from me.

Nigella Lawson excels at introducing modern interpretations and techniques to the classics, along with completely out-of-the-box dishes and flavors, to the masses. This book is no different from what she's done in the past, except it gives the reader insight into the recipes she's currently obsessed with at this point in her life. Personally, I can't wait to make the short rib stew, brown butter colcannon and roasted vegetables / bulgur wheat over and over again.

Very poignant stories and language. This book is something you cna use as a template to write very menaingful essays on what food means to you or extrapolate it to other subjects. The recipe essay is so well done. take time with this. It will be well spent. Its this kind of writing that sends you into theta and gamma waves.

There is no-one like Nigella Lawson.
She writes like she talks, eloquent , multi syllable words delivered with warmth and a clear love of cooking and eating.
Although there are recipes in this English influenced cookbook that I will never try (Smoky Squid and Beans? Burnt onion and Eggplant dip? ) there are also recipes I am excited about (Marzipan Loaf Cake, Crab Mac N Cheese, No Knead Bread And Chicken in a Pot with Orzo )
Even if I never tried a recipe , I would still very much enjoy this book just for the way she writes: her descriptions of food, the smells, textures, and cooking process are just so spot on.

Nigella Lawson is universally loved everywhere, it seems. Whether it’s because she seems like a regular person that most of us can relate to, or because she cooks things that are appealing to everyone, her cookbooks are always popular. Cook, Eat, Repeat: Ingredients, Recipes, and Stories is another winner. Nigella doesn’t just present recipes, rather, she tells stories that give us insight into her unique European culture as well as recipes that are different from the norm, yet appealing to almost everyone.

Nigella’s stories are delightful; her books, especially this one, are fun to read, and even if you’re not cooking, this cookbook is suitable for cozying up and just reading for an hour or two. Everything about Nigella, it seems, is appealing, and her name on a cookbook insures a best seller. However, she has earned her popularity. Some favorite recipes included in this excellent cookbook include the very English Rhubarb and Custard Trifle, Spice-Studded Rice with Crispy Shallots, Garlic and Cashew Nuts (a new favorite), One-Pan Chicken with Apricot Harissa and Sweet Potatoes, and No-Knead Black Bread. The Burnt Onion and Eggplant Dip is perfect for serving company. Nigella covers appetizers, soups, main dishes, salads, and desserts, and they are not what we are used to serving everyday (although several will certainly become go-to recipes).

Another aspect of this excellent cookbook is that there are beautiful photographs of the dishes- every dish, which is as it should be. The recipes are easy-to-follow and most are easy enough for cooks at every level, from beginning cooks to those who are more experienced. This cookbook is fun and will be an excellent addition to every cookbook collection.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book wasn't quite what I was expecting.

This is less of a recipe book as it is stories and recipes. Lawson picks a variety of ingredients like anchovies and rhubarb and shares stories about them along with recipes that include them. The pictures included are beautiful, but there aren't as many as I'd hoped. The recipes themselves don't really have a lot of pictures or as much guidance as I expected, it seems like it's geared toward people who are more confident cooks.

Overall it is a reflective book that is more about food than it is about cooking food.

In true Nigella Lawson persona, this book is SO Nigella!! From her love of food, a passion really, the recipes flow from her and pull you into the kitchen to recreate what she has just explained in a way only she can! Only she can put into words what food congers up in all of us. The pure delight and pleasure we get from eating and all the passion and delight cooks try to pass on to your families, Nigella will get you there, All without the guilt!!

Nigella Lawson's Cook, Eat, Repeat is a brilliant combination of recipes and narrative essays that are sure to delight and comfort. Her latest cookbook has more than a hundred new recipes for savory and sweet dishes inspired by some of Nigella's favorite ingredients and includes several vegan recipes and solo servings. Her passion and love of food and cooking comes through and invites home cooks to join her in their kitchens.

If you like Nigella Lawson, you will LOVE her after reading COOK EAT REPEAT. The recipes are fabulous and not too fussy and her vignettes are entertaining and insightful. this would make a great gift for anyone who enjoys cooking.

"Cooking and eating are daily ways to find pleasure, and companionship is as much the measure of a good dinner as the food." (Nigella Lawson in Cook, Eat, Repeat)

It may seem a little odd to say you read a cookbook, but I often do, all the while daydreaming of my next culinary venture. During lockdown and social distancing this has been even more so the case, as I try to hone my skills in the kitchen. This was quite a nice cookbook to read, as Nigella has interwoven personal stories and memories with her recipes, almost talking you through the process. This is probably not the best cookbook for a novice cook, but it is inspiring and readable. Most of the ingredients are easily found for the average chef, but some of the recipes, while not difficult, could be a bit daunting. The crab mac and cheese, black forest brownies, and chicken in garlic cream are definitely on my to-make list, and any cookbook that devotes a chapter to rhubarb (one of my favorites!) is automatically a winner in my book. Definitely recommended, even if it’s just to spend an afternoon with Nigella.

Many thanks to Ecco and NetGalley for providing me an ARC in return for my honest opinion.

Cook, Eat, Repeat by Nigella Lawson is so much more than just a cookbook. I like how she starts talking about how recipes are never the same and can change and be altered over time. The recipes and stories in this book are a delight. She gives you permission to cook as you like and make the recipes your own. There are some unique ingredients used, rhubarb and anchovies, but also your traditional favorites. Definitely a little something for everyone.

Thank you to NetGalley and Ecco publishing for the opportunity to read this book for a honest review.

This cookbook has the same feel as the one my Grandma passed down to me...chock full of notes, anecdotes, personal touches and flourishes, I felt like she was in my kitchen with me.

And my Nana wishes she looked liked Nigella!

Thank you to Ecco for gifting me a copy. It was my pleasure to write an honest review.