The Pretty Dish: More than 150 Everyday Recipes and 50 Beauty DIYs to Nourish Your Body Inside and Out: A Cookbook

I've never owned a cookbook that is so beautiful and yet so accessible. As a general rule, I don't keep cookbooks right out on my countertops. I have a small selection on a shelf that I do pull out on occasion but don't cook with regularly. The Pretty Dish is the exception to this rule. I have it right out on my counter and refer to it every few days. I've been following Jessica's blog since 2011 and think extremely highly of her recipes and photography. Jessica takes her culinary, food styling, and photography skills to a whole new level with The Pretty Dish. You won't even know where to start because there are so many recipes you'll want to make immediately. Jessica comes up with truly unique recipe concepts that are simple to make and taste amazing. In the first few weeks of owning the cookbook, I've already made the butternut squash queso, carrot coconut soup, sesame Ramen noodles, blueberry-peach cobbler bars, and chocolate crinkle sprinkle cookies, all of which have been so delicious. I plan to make at least another half dozen recipes over the next couple of months. If you've been following Jessica's blog How Sweet Eats for any length of time, you know how genuine and personable she is in each and every post she writes. It's not surprising that her same passionate, candid nature is there on every page of The Pretty Dish. With an active FB group for The Pretty Dish, which Jessica herself participates in daily, you truly feel like you're cooking right alongside her and her many followers. I look forward to being part of this group for many months to come.

How Sweet Eats was the first blog I ever read way back in 2011, and it's still my favorite blog to this day. I pre-ordered this book the first day it became available. I absolutely could not wait to get my hands on this beauty, and it does NOT disappoint! Jessica's humor, passion, and creativity make this brilliant cookbook read like a novel. The photography is absolutely gorgeous (there's a picture for EVERY recipe!) and the recipes are so exciting and mouthwatering! I've already made 16 (!) recipes from this book, and I've been so impressed by how easy and delicious they have been. The beauty DIY recipes are such a fun bonus! This is a book I know I will turn back to time and time again, and I highly recommend it for anyone who likes to eat, laugh, and be inspired.

The Pretty Dish is the second book that Jessica has written. I loved her first book, Seriously Delish, but this one is over the top! The Pretty Dish is pretty! In fact, its gorgeous. Jessica's photos are always amazing on her blog but they are seriously out of this world in the book. The recipes are fantastic. Nothing is overly fancy with obscure ingredients that you would only use once and then forget about. I have already made so many of the dishes like the almond crusted french toast, the french onion grilled cheese (OMG!!), the carnitas bowls, pizza gnocchi, the coconut carrot soup (my new favorite soup!), and many more! Most of the recipes can be made in under 45 minutes which is great for busy evenings during the week. There is a cocktail chapter, a chapter with party party ideas and playlists. Seriously - she was able to pack so much into one amazing book. Jessica's personality and authenticity shine through in every page. This book is a must have!

This book is seriously gorgeous! I have been staring at the pictures since I got it yesterday. Jessica’s relatable writing, easy to make recipes, and gorgeous photography make this a book that will not just sit on a shelf. It will be used time and time again in my kitchen and actually left out in a visible spot for guests to see. I have always loved Jessica’s blog and have followed her for many years. If you are someone who enjoys cooking (and neon pink and sprinkles), you need to add this to your collection. The addition of beauty DIYs was an added bonus with this book. I love her scrub recipes and cannot wait to try them. Thank you, Jessica, for creating a beautiful book that I will surely treasure for many years to come.

As a long time follower of Jessica's amazing blog "HowSweetEats", I found The Pretty Dish to be a gathering of so many wonderful things, from recipes to pictures to beauty tips. The recipes are innovative and bring together ingredients in a new and spectacular way. I've always liked to cook, but thought I pretty much had made everything out there - until the Pretty Dish came along - who knew food could taste so good!! The Butternut Squash Queso is delicious and I don't think there is a better recipe for cornbread than Herbed Feta Cornbread. "Hot Pink Hummus" and "Rosé Ice Cubes" will have a regular spots at happy hour this summer! As an added bonus, the DIY beauty recipes like Lemon Vanilla Cake Lip Scrub give you something to put together while the Blueberry Peach Cobbler Bars are cooking! Jessica's engaging spirit and warm heart resonate throughout - I feel lucky to share in her gifts through the blog and The Pretty Dish. I am a huge fan and can't wait to see what's next!!!!

I need reading glasses - mine are a 2.5. With them I can normally read anything put in front of me…..except the measurements in these recipes!! I literally need a magnifying app or need to take a photo and enlarge it to see the measurements. The 1/3 could be just about anything to me! I’ve never had a problem like this with a cookbook - or any type of book - before. I’ve marked a few recipes I want to make - in my opinion that is a win for a cookbook! Even adding one new recipe to my stash that my family and I love is well worth the price of the cookbook:)

El libro tiene algunas buenas recetas, rescataría un par de postres y otro par de platos fuertes junto con desayunos, sin embargo, la gran mayoría de las recetas son son ensaladas, demasiadas ensaladas... Y la otra mayoría son de 'agarra el pan, y úntale queso crema y ponle salmón'... y también contiene aderezos y dips. No fue de mi argrado, pero si lo que tú buscas es un libro de ensaladas entonces sí te lo recomiendo. Respecto a los DIY, me gustan porque ya los conozco, ya los he hecho porque los he visto repetidamente en Pinterest, nada nuedo. No lo recomiendo.

I am obsessed with this book. And Jessica. And Howsweeteats. I'm a long-time follower of Jessica's blog, and I love her amazing style and her approachable recipes. I ended up with TWO copies of this book, because I pre-ordered it as soon as it was listed, and my mum pre-ordered it for me, hoping it would be a surprise Easter gift - BOTH books arrived on the same day!! The recipes in this book are incredible. Whether you've been following the author for a long time, or are just taking a browse through this book (which, like, get your butt over to howsweeteats.com ASAP), Jessica's awesome voice will guide you through these recipes with ease. There's lots in here for everyone - whether you've got a sweet tooth, want to incorporate more veggies, or want to wow all your friends (and I swear, you really will), this book can do it all, and more.

Love the quality , Great photos . I follow her on IG and she posts some of the same recipes but having the book on hand is so much more convenient.

I am a HUGE fan of this cookbook. I have been a follower of Jessica’s blog for years, and own her first cookbook as well. I have slowly been making my way through this cookbook and have loved all 15+ recipes I have made so far. I especially love that The Pretty Dish includes beauty and cocktail recipes. The Coconut Carrot soup, Korean beef, Blueberry Biscuits and Red Curry are some of my favorites and have already been made on repeat in my house. This cookbook is a must!

So many easy and quick recipes and all the photos are gorgeous! I’ve loved everything I’ve made so far! I also like how a lot of the recipes make 2 servings. It’s perfect if there’s only two of you and easy to double for more people.