This is the Mask: A Book Blog

Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC of Alex Snodgrass’ fantastic new cookbook “Everyday Eats!”

I love how elevated, yet approachable Alex Snodgrass’ recipes are. Easy but never boring, her recipes are perfect for weeknight dinners after everyone has been busy at work and school all day. Her newest book “Everyday Eats” promises satisfied smiles after every dinner. This book features hefty entree salads that will not leave you hungry (but make sure you save room for dessert!). I love a good bowl of soup, especially in the colder months. Snodgrass’ “Marry Me White Bean Soup” and “Curried Lentil Soup” will definitely be in rotation this fall. And everyone will love her “Kimchi Ramen.”

All of the pasta dishes sound great (we love our carbs in this household!); as the family vegetarian I have my eye on her “Golden Curry Veggie Udon Noodles,” which actually, the entire family will enjoy–I call dibs on the leftovers. The one-skillet Buffalo Chicken Pasta will be a hit with my sons.

The chicken, beef, and pork recipes are simple and easy to follow, something I appreciate for a weeknight dinner. Based on some of my family’s preferences, I think there are some new favorites among these recipes for sure. It will also be easy to swap in tofu or plant-based sausage for some of the meat in these dishes.

Some of the fish recipes I’m eager to try are the “Brothy Saffron and Lemon Fish over Rice;” “Sheet-Pan Chipotle-Honey Butter Salmon;” and “Chili Crisp Citrus Salmon.” I don’t make dessert very often, but any cookbook with a recipe for homemade Almond Joys is obviously a quality cookbook.

While Snodgrass’ cookbook doesn’t have a section dedicated to vegetarian dishes, her recipes are adaptable enough for me to be able to make meals for my whole household. This one is joining the cookbook collection!

“Everyday Eats” by Alex Snodgrass will be available for sale on August 25, 2026.