Bite Me: A Stomach-Satisfying, Visually-Gratifying, Fresh-Mouthed Cookbook.

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!!!

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.