Ann Hodgman - Beat That!: Cookbook

Pros: Really fun writing style, a joy to read, decadent recipes, laugh out loud blurbs.
Cons: None come to mind!

I found Ann Hodgman's books while at a book signing for Dawn Wells (Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island). My husband is totally enamored with her, and we had to stand in line for hours so he could talk to her and have me take his picture with her arm...

Pros: Fun to read, good recipes
Cons: Not for beginners

If you're a cookbook reader, buy a copy of "Beat That!" right way. Ann Hodgman's writing is funny, entertaining and practical. There aren't many pictures in "Beat That", the layout is ho hum, but this book's writing will keep you laughing and perhaps,...

Pros: delicious and fun to read
Cons: some recipes are very unhealthy, and some require expensive ingredients

This book is Ann Hodgeman's sequel to her book, "Beat This!" The recipes are marvelous. Not only are there recipes for new foods that were not covered in "Beat This!", there are also new recipes for some of the "Beat...

Pros: She is also quite witty in the book.
Cons: None

My mom gave me this book and while the recipes are too expensive, fattening, and complex for ordinary living, they are unbeatable recipes ideal for taking to parties of all kinds. For example, I have become notorious for her mashed potato recipe. These recipes really are outstanding and heads above all others!