One sentence summary
Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines is a family-style cooking cookbook featuring the most delicious recipes from her Waco, Texas restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and desserts.
Book genre
Cookbook
Main topic of the book
Magnolia Table is an inspiring cookbook filled with recipes shared by Joanna Gaines for the most delicious family-style meals and desserts.
Key ideas
- Family-Style Cooking: Joanna Gaines shares favorite recipes from her family as well as delicious dishes she creates often for the restaurant.
- Favorite Ingredients: Comforting dishes utilizing in-season vegetables and ingredients that are familiar and easy to source.
- Unique Recipes: Simple takes on classic favorites as well as a few products from her Magnolia Home line mixed in.
Main parts of the book and a short summary
- Introduction: Joanna shares about her restaurant, stories from the farm, home and her family, as well as the sources of inspiration that are the foundation of her cuisine.
- Breakfast and Brunch: Includes recipes for breakfast staples, fast weeknight options, picnic recipes, and a “upper-brunch” featuring items like Meyer Lemon & Berry French Toast, Dutch Baby with Red Berries, and Cinnamon Biscuit Fritters.
- Snacks and Appetizers: Easy substitutions like Proper Tater Tots, Jalapeno-Cheddar Puppy Poppers, and a White Pizza are included in this section, as well as one-biz nachos and Spinach Dip.
- Main Courses and Sandwiches: Features items like Pork Loin with Mushrooms and Onion Sauce, Roasted Veggie Sandwiches with Garlic Aioli, and distinctive creations like a Butternut Squash Steak.
- Salads and Soups: Joanna’s classic Tomato-Basil Soup, her favorite harvest salad and the classic Wedge Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing are all included.
- Sides and Desserts: The side dishes go beyond the classics like Baked Macaroni & Cheese and Grilled Corn with Chili Butter, while scrumptious desserts like Dutch Apple Pie, Chocolate Quinoa Cake, and Chocolate-Filled Coconut Cake are the perfect ending.
Key takeaways
- Magnolia Table offers a range of recipes to suit different occasions and for all the family.
- Tasty and comforting recipes take use of in-season ingredients.
- Recipes come with beautiful photos and helpful tips from Joanna.
Author’s background and qualifications
Magnolia Table is written by Joanna Gaines, magnate of the flip-and-fix real estate business phenomenon, television personality, home decorator and entrepreneur from Waco, Texas. Her website, Magnolia, features her cookbook amongst her other popular home and lifestyle products.
Target audience
This cookbook is perfect for families, couples and all those who enjoy cooking who desire delicious meal and snack ideas for any occasion.
Publisher and first publication date
Magnolia Table was published by William Morrow Cookbooks in April 2018.