This cookbook and I have a special relationship. I saw it at the concept stage; I saw it through rejections from a few well-known publishers; and I saw it come to life as its authors, Julie Albert and Lisa Gnat, forged ahead to produce something exceptional even while experts said a cookbook by an unknown duo would never work. Bite Me is a sheer delight -- a totally fresh take on delicious every day food and the joy of making it. The book is stuffed full of fun - music suggestions to cook by, philosophical tidbits, edgy chapter lead-ins, over 175 luscious recipes and loads of mouth-watering shots of irresistible dishes like Best Ever Greek Salad, Apricot Amaretto Chicken, Piquant Pasta Puttanesca, and my personal favourite, Chunky White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies. For everyone who feels that the definition of a good time is bringing family and friends together with today’s comfort foods, Bite Me is the answer.

First off, I am not a chef. I cook out of necessity not pleasure, but healthy flavourful food is important to me. I happened upon this cookbook and decided to give a few recipes a try. Every time I serve a recipe from this book for guests I get major compliments from my friends and inevitably send someone home with the recipe. My husband is LOVING my cooking which in an of itself should earn this book some sort of award! The Southwestern Chicken Corn Chowder is to die for. It is a soup that eats like a meal and is a hit even with my kids! The dialogue and commentary throughout the book make it entertaining as well. Give Bite Me a try. You won't regret it.

These girls must have telepathy because they know exactly what I want to eat. The Panko coated asparagus is one of the tastiest things I have ever eaten. And as for the book itself it is one of the funniest best looking cookbooks I have seen. Two thumbs up!!!

I have never been a fantastic baker, but the Pecan Pie in this book was unreal. It is dangerously good!!! Loved the Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons. Tomorrow night's dinner will be the Meatballs in Marinara sauce.

The writers of this cookbook either just made mistakes in creating the receipes which obviously were not fully tested or simply do not truly make these dishes. There are far too many errors on just the ingredient list alone - items missing, not enough pasta for the suggested servings, too much sugar. I really think that the Authors of these book need to go to the Kitchen have test them themselves - and revise the recipes. Simply, this cookbook is full of errors.

With the exception of one - cook error - I have not made a bad recipe from this book. The recipes are truly delicious. I am thoroughly enjoying cooking! Thank you.

I too was sucked into buying this book from the amazing pictures and tantalizing recipe descriptions. However, trying out a few, they were kind of just ok. Maybe I haven't tried the ones that really make this book, but it's not a 100% sure hitter. The only other thing that makes me grr is that I totally want to make the cover recipe but none of the grocery stores here sells challah bread in the bakery. Aside from finding a recipe online, it just seems like way too much work! I wish the authors were more sensitive to their audience who may not be able to readily source Jewish fare and to give substitute suggestions.

I own many cookbooks but this is one that I am actually using! Well laid out and easy to follow, Bite Me is filled with eye-catching food photos and simple but delicious recipes. I find myself referencing it now whenever I have an ingredient that I want to find a new way to use. I highly recommend it and plan to make it my next gift for my friend's birthdays.

This is the new favorite in my cookbook collection (and I have a lot!). Wonderful recipes, photos, tidbits and all around fantastic book. Definitely pick this one up!!

What a great cookbook. Very colourful and interesting recipes. I can't wait to try another one. Love the meatloaf with the mushroom gravy, yummm.

I first saw this cookbook in Elle magazine for books to watch for. I asked for this cookbook for Christmas and from that day i received, i am inseparable from it. The recipes are easy to follow with readily available ingredients. Although i have not tried all of them, the ones i've tried so far are fantastic and delicious! I just love the creativity of the words, pictures and the whole arrangement of the book. Thanks to two great crazy (in a good way) Canuck sisters, this book has kept me thoroughly entertained! *Muwah