Thursday, June 15, 2017

The Beach House Cookbook - Mary Kay Andrews - Review AND Giveaway

Oh, it wouldn't be summer without a new book from Mary Kay Andrews! This year she's put together a cookbook with all of her favourite recipes! The title? The Beach House Cookbook: Easy, Breezy Recipes with a Southern Accent. And I have a copy to giveaway to one lucky reader!

Andrews loves to cook and entertain at her beach house.  In the preface, Andrews says...."The whole point of this book? You can do it too. You don't have to have a beach house to have that same easygoing atmosphere. The recipes that follow are designed to let you be creative in the kitchen, yet still spend time relaxing with family and guests."

There are full menus (Drinks, appetizers, mains, sides and desserts) put together for many occasions - or just pick and choose the recipes that appeal to you.  None of Mary Kay's recipes call for 'obscure or hard to find ingredients.' Some also use pre-made ingredients such as pie shells, boxed pudding and ice cream sandwiches. (That last one was fun and easy - decadent but oh so good!) And if  you don't have an ingredient - improvise!

One of the recipes I've tried so far is Edna's Deviled Eggs - never would I have thought to add pickle juice! It added a real zip to the eggs - DH loved it. And I know he'll love Pig Candy - sweetened bacon! I enjoyed the Blueberry Muffins - and found they froze well. Savannah Spinach Squares look really good - a simple appetizer. Same goes for Frozen Key Lime Pie Pops!

There are wonderful stories behind every recipe. The ingredients are easy to see at a glance as they are printed in red. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.Interspersed amongst the recipes are beautiful full colour pictures - of the food, but also the ideas you can use to decorate your table.There are some of Mary Kay's thrifting treasures pictured as well. The Beach House Cookbook is perfect for laid-back, casual summer entertaining! You can connect with Mary Kay Andrews on her website, like her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter.


And if you'd like a copy of The Beach House Cookbook, enter to win a copy using the Rafflecopter form below. Open to US only, no PO boxes please. Ends Jun 30/17.




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12 comments:

  1. bermudaonionJune 15, 2017 at 8:08 AM

    I thought this cookbook was great too - MKA's personality pops from the pages.

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  2. Grandma CootieJune 15, 2017 at 9:33 AM

    Who doesn't need another cookbook? And I've been seeing so much about this one, it just looks like a fun read, too! Thanks for the givewaway.

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  3. travelerJune 15, 2017 at 10:37 AM

    Thanks for this wonderful giveaway. Perfect for summer.

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  4. MaureenJune 15, 2017 at 11:38 AM

    This looks great since I love to cook.

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  5. John SmithJune 15, 2017 at 12:47 PM

    Sounds great for my imaginary beach house!

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  6. rhondaJune 15, 2017 at 2:09 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful cookbook,

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  7. Karin RhoadsJune 15, 2017 at 2:42 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway! I'm always looking for great easy recipes :)

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  8. holdenjJune 15, 2017 at 6:03 PM

    I'm a big fan of her books, so this looks like it would be a lot of fun to try! Thanks!

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  9. MysticaJune 15, 2017 at 11:21 PM

    Sounds nice (don't count me in though as overseas)

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  10. Kimberly VJune 17, 2017 at 7:31 AM

    This sounds like a very good cookbook and actually one that is realistic. What a great idea to put the ingredients in a different color.

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  11. Patti VJune 20, 2017 at 7:39 AM

    Who doesn't love a cookbook??

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  12. Jennifer Tar Heel ReaderJune 22, 2017 at 7:46 AM

    This sounds like such a fun cookbook. Mary Kay Andrews is such a personality.

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