Absolutely loving this cookbook. The best part was the varieties of different cuisines throughout the book. With a lot of Asian flavors sprinkling among other cuisines, this was so fun to explore. I bookmarked plenty of dishes and very much wanting to make almost every single thing here. The pictures were eye catching and I know this might seem weird, but the font choice was a smart move. Everything in this was brilliantly planned out.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this great cookbook. All opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed “Family Style” by Peter Som and highly recommend it! This cookbook beautifully blends bold, exciting flavors with comforting dishes, all inspired by Peter’s heritage. With over 100 recipes that are both easy to prepare and elegant, it’s perfect for everything from quick weeknight meals to impressive dishes for special occasions. The pantry list is especially helpful, making it easy to stock up on essentials and feel confident in the kitchen.

The recipes draw from a range of culinary traditions, from his grandmother’s Cantonese flavors to his mom’s French-inspired dishes. They’re creative, personal, and straightforward, making it easy for cooks of all skill levels to try something new and delicious. This book is a must-have for any kitchen, packed with vibrant flavors and unique twists that will inspire you to cook and impress your guests!

A big thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the opportunity to experience this ARC!

This is a fun cookbook with lots of recipes that look delicious. There are photos for about half of the recipes, maybe a little less. There are lots of creative fusion type recipes that take on Italian classics with an Asian spin, for instance. There is no nutritional information for the recipes. I enjoyed the story and information that preceded each recipe. The recipes are relatively simple but use whole foods and interesting flavors.

I read a temporary digital loan of this book for review.

Family Style has over 100 recipes inspired by Peter Som's identity and heritage. The cookbook begins with an introduction and pantry list, which is useful. Next are the recipes for this and that (eggs, bread, snacks, and soups), vegetables, rice bowls, noodles, mains, and sweets. Each recipe has an introduction, ingredient list, directions, and a photo. I appreciate that the recipes include a photo because you can see what the dish looks like and it can help you decide if you would like to make it. Some recipes I would like to try are the Hong Kong French Toast Grilled Cheese, One-Pot Creamy Kimchi Risotto, Mapo Eggplant, and the Apple Cake with Salted Maple Caramel. I do wish the recipes listed the prep/cook times at the beginning though so you do not have to read through the directions to see if it takes 20 minutes or over an hour to make. That said, the recipes look delicious, and the cookbook would be better for those more confident in the kitchen.

This book was part cookbook and part family nostalgia. It was really well done. It had a good intro section including what staples you should have in your pantry. Though the recipes were a bit challenging, I love how unique they are. This is not just a book of recipes you could find anywhere. These recipes are thoughtful well executed recipes. I liked that many of the recipes blended different culture’s recipes in a thoughtful way. The photographs were beautiful and did a great job highlighting the recipes. I really appreciated all of the tips throughout. I think this book would appeal to a lot of people and I highly recommend it.