The girl dinner trend, tackled deliciously by a legit recipe developer

c.S. · 1 June 2025

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I LOVE this book, it’s beautiful, and lives in my dining room so I can peruse it for constant inspiration for making myself easy and craveable sophisticated snack-meals. I’m particularly obsessed with her ideas for jammy eggs (see pic), and recipes inspired by her deep knowledge of Chinese cuisine, which turns dead-simple preparations into big flavors by using staples like chili oil, black vinegar, instant noodles, and blocks of tofu. Pantry staples aside, it’s making me want to eat more veggies because they all look so gorgeous in this book. I’ll be gifting Snacking Dinners for the foreseeable future!

Sophisticated Snacking Recipes for Multiple Purposes! Love This Cookbook.

B.W. · 17 April 2025

While the title of this book is Snacking Dinners, the recipes in this book have so many uses—as appetizers for cocktail parties, brunch dishes, mid-afternoon pick-me-ups, side dishes for more fulsome meals, and of course for snacking dinners. I love the use of international ingredients that elevate the dishes with great flavor profiles. I absolutely love the roti pizza (I had never used roti before, but they make a great pizza base)! There is a global pantry glossary in the back to provide more information on some of the international ingredients. The photos are beautiful, and the book is full of tips for stocking your pantry, and combining the recipes in the book in various ways and for various occasions. The book packs a punch beyond expectations for a book of this size. It will be a go-to resource for me for many happy occasions, large and small.

Amazing flavor combinations, amazingly easy!

j. · 14 April 2025

As I read through the recipes in this book, two main thoughts kept popping into my head: "Wow, I've never considered putting those two things together, but boy it sure sounds delicious!", and "oh, wow that's super-easy and I could make that tonight."Burrata with fruit and pesto? easy and delicious.Queso with chili crisp and sichuan peppercorn? Yes please.OKINOMIYAKI TATER TOTS? Ingredients immediately added to my next shopping list.I just made the kimchi melt since I already had all the ingredients (which is kind of the point of the "pantry snacks" section), and it's 1000% going to the top of my "crap it's 830pm and I haven't eaten yet" emergency recipe list.(To the cranky reviewer who says there isn't anything here they don't already make--do you really feed your kids mango chaat on a hot dog bun in the back of the car? 😂 Though the smoked salmon onigiri would actually be perfect for that...)

Very disappointed

B.R. · 10 April 2025

There is nothing in here that I don't already make for snacks. Hardly any would qualify as enough food for dinner (maybe some sustenance with the kids in the car on the way to their next activity...)I am really disappointed, and am asking for a refund.

The coziest, most satisfying cookbook I didn’t know I needed!

B.S.C. · 22 April 2025

Snacking Dinners is a revelation — it makes you feel like you’re treating yourself with every bite, without any of the stress of a traditional dinner. Georgia Freedman somehow captures the magic of those nights when you just want something delicious, effortless, and fun.The recipes are clever but unfussy — think charcuterie boards with intention, quick tuna hand-rolls, or toast that feels like a luxury meal. Everything is easy to scale if you’re feeding others, but honestly, this is my new go-to for solo self-care dinners and weeknight wind-downs.A cookbook that feels both indulgent and approachable — it’s now a staple in my kitchen. Highly recommend to anyone who loves to eat well but hates overthinking it.