At Home With Natalie: Simple Recipes for Healthy Living from My Family's Kitchen to Yours

Can you say awesome?? I can't say it enough when it comes to this cookbook. When celebrities or TV personalities create cookbooks, sometimes they are fantastic and sometimes they are just plain mediocre. This one is really, really fantastic. Most of the ingredients are family-friendly...you probably have most of them in your pantry already. This makes it very easy to make most of the meals presented in the book...as a very experienced cook, I noticed that there are only a few ingredients that I would have to purposely go out and buy. Nice! If you're a busy Mom, like me, this is so important! I made the pork tenderloin with green beans and red potatoes - it was basic but very good and it was EASY to prepare. The pork was so tender; it was wonderful! The green beans and red potatoes, while simply seasoned, were easy to fix and a nice compliment to the pork. I also made the banana bread. I have tried hundreds of banana bread recipes over the years and I do have an all-time favorite so I was skeptical that this recipe would compare - especially since it has healthier ingredients. I can tell you now - I now have TWO delicious banana bread recipes - this one equals and rivals my original. It disappeared quickly in two days after my family gobbled it down for breakfast! I can tell that all of the meals will be like this and I can't wait to make the others. You won't get anything too overly gourmet in this book; after all Natalie is not a chef but she could be! There are some fun and exotic meals that take things up a notch. There aren't a whole lot of desserts in this cookbook but the recipes do look fun and easy to make especially the light coconut cream pie. The only slight disappointment was that the nutritional content was not included because I do count my calories. Overall, this is a superb cookbook with awesome (there's that word again!), yet basic recipes that anyone can make. It's beautifully photographed and I think it's really nice that Natalie shared these recipes with all of us! I don't think you can go wrong with this one!

This is a great cookbook. I've tried many recipes so far and they were a great success with my family and guests. The recipes are easy to follow and did not require too much prep (so important for busy families!). There is something for everyone in this cookbook. The book itself is well organized and has a lot of pictures of the finished recipes. I also loved all of the side notes to the recipes, that either had personal stories from Natalie or some suggestions for swapping out ingredients. I am inspired to continue to try more of these dishes.

This is a great cookbook! I really like the variety of recipes presented, along with the pictures and personal anecdotes. You can find anything from Latin inspired ropa vieja to old American standards such as mac & cheese and chicken nuggets. I love the fact that healthier ingredients and preparation are worked into the recipes without compromising the taste. My family has loved everything we have tried! Most importantly, as a busy mom of 3, these recipes are easy to prepare and follow!

The recipes are so easy!!! I can't wait to make the Ropa Vieja this weekend. I already made the Bahian cod with Coconut Rice!!! Amazing. also the granola parfait! I'm getting hungry just writing this review. Natalie is so amazing and I'm so happy that she is sharing her favorite recipes with the world. I'm A busy mom of two and I need easy recipes my whole family will love..and this book delivers big time! Buy it now you will LOVE IT!!!!

I loved this book. Almost every recipe is a keeper. Looking forward to making the flan recipe and many of the breakfast offerings. I’d recommend this book to anyone looking for recipes that area bit out of the ordinary.

The book as described.

This cookbook is amazing! I love to cook & so far I haven’t found a recipe that wasn’t delicious ! I made the lemon ricotta pancakes, to die for! Topped them with lemon curd 😋 Tonight I made chicken tacos, so yummy! Recipes range from quick to moderately time consuming.

LOVE this cookbook! It is easy to follow, even for the novice cook and At Home with Natalie is written such that you feel as if you are cooking with an old friend. I love the family photos & the blurbs before each recipe. HIGHLY Recommend this to everyone!

Great book with incredible recipes !