Glad I obtain this book from the library. Looking forward to trying the old-fashioned Country Fair Orange Cake and Peanut Butter Krispie Cookies. ( )

I requested this from netgalley mainly because I am a fan of Martina McBride's music, and I am a sucker for pretty cookbooks with lots of pictures. It seems like every celebrity is coming out with a cookbook lately - I have skimmed a few that were definitely disappointing, so I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed this one. I loved the personal details that accompanied every recipe and also separated each section.

While there are quite a few of the staples in here, there are at least a dozen recipes I want to try soon which is saying a lot. I think I am going to try her Pan-Roasted Halibut for dinner this weekend, and the Pistachio Lemon Drop Cookies for dessert! And I am always interested in trying different versions of cinnamon rolls -seems like everybody claims their recipe is the best- so I will add her grandma's recipe to my list to get to this winter. The digital ARC I received will expire this month which means I will need to get the physical copy pretty soon!

*received free digital copy from netgalley

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Martina's Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist For Real Life
By Martina McBride
Publication date 10-30-18
Oxmoor House

Martina McBride is best known for her country hits, but she grew up experimenting with her mother in the kitchen. The stories shared around the table were a family tradition Martina valued and loved. In this cookbook she shares some of those recipes, hoping to inspire others to become creative and unafraid to think outside the box when trying a recipe. Stunning photographs, over 100 easy to follow recipes, this would make a perfect gift for the holidays.

Some of my favorites Baked French Toast with Pecan Crumble; Grilled Shrimp with Chipotle Sauce and Slaw but the one I'm trying first......Fresh Apple Cake with Caramel Sauce.
#MartinasKitchenMix. #NetGalley

Martina mixes a little bit of story with a number of great recipes. I love how most recipes have an "ad lib" section that gives you additional ideas such as how to make a side into a full meal. The first recipe I knew I had to try was the cheddar biscuits with bacon. I did only half with bacon as I needed a non-meat option for a vegetarian friend. I served them straight from the oven and they just melted in your mouth. It was served with the watermelon, cucumber, and tomato salad with feta that I made into a main dish with grilled shrimp. All the flavors together with these summer fruits/veggies were so refreshing. I think this cookbook is going to remain on my counter and be used quite often. ( )