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THE COMPLETE AUTUMN COOKBOOK

Posted on September 17, 2026September 13, 2026 by simplegoodfood

400 Recipes Celebrating the Harvest Season Soups, Braises, Pastas, Baking, Comfort Food & the Flavours of Fall (SKYES WORLD KITCHEN SERIES)

Cozy, warm, and full of harvest flavor — The Complete Autumn Cookbook brings the comforting tastes of the season straight into your kitchen, celebrating everything that makes fall the most delicious time of year.

With over 400 recipes, this comprehensive cookbook brings together hearty soups, warming stews, roasted vegetables, spiced baked goods, and comforting family meals that capture the true essence of autumn cooking. From rich pumpkin dishes and slow-simmered chilis to crisp apple desserts, savory roasts, and everything spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove, every recipe is designed to bring warmth and comfort to your table as the days grow shorter and cooler.

Inside this cookbook, you’ll explore recipes built around the season’s best harvest ingredients — pumpkin, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, apples, pears, cranberries, mushrooms, root vegetables, and warming spices — transformed into dishes that are hearty, satisfying, and deeply comforting.

From creamy pumpkin soup, butternut squash risotto, and pot roast to apple crisp, pumpkin pie, cinnamon rolls, roasted root vegetables, hearty chili, and spiced cider, every recipe has been carefully selected to bring the true spirit of autumn into your home.

Inside this book, you’ll discover:

400+ recipes designed for cozy, cool-weather cooking
Hearty soups, stews, chilis, and slow-cooked comfort meals
Roasted vegetables, squash dishes, and savory main courses
Spiced baked goods, pies, and warm autumn desserts
Simple, step-by-step instructions for every skill level
Recipes perfect for family dinners, holidays, and harvest gatherings

Autumn cooking is about warmth, comfort, and making the most of the season’s rich harvest. Deep, warming spices, root vegetables, and slow-cooked dishes come together to create meals that feel like a hug in a bowl — perfect for chilly evenings, holiday gatherings, and cozy nights at home.

More than just a cookbook, this collection is an invitation to slow down and savor the season. Whether you’re preparing a Sunday roast, baking for a holiday gathering, or simply craving something warm and comforting after a crisp autumn walk, these recipes bring people together around the table.

Whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this cookbook gives you everything you need to make the most of fall’s harvest and create meals your family will look forward to year after year.

Perfect for weeknight dinners, Sunday gatherings, holiday feasts, and everything in between, these recipes will fill your kitchen with the warm aromas and comforting flavors that make autumn truly special.

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Game-Day Eats: 100 Recipes for Homegating Like a Pro

Posted on September 15, 2026September 13, 2026 by simplegoodfood

Create epic feasts for game days at home with this full-color cookbook from former NFL star and celebrity chef Eddie Jackson that includes 100 fresh and inventive recipes for tailgating at home.

There’s nothing like day full of football and great food. While many fans tailgate on game days—gathering in the stadium parking lot to grill and eat with family and friends—the real fun of the weekend for former pro-football star and celebrity chef Eddie Jackson is “homegating”: throwing a party in your own living room or den. With homegating, the party doesn’t have to stop once the game starts.

Game-Day Eats combines Eddie’s two greatest passions—cooking and football—in one hearty cook’s playbook. Eddie gives you 100 recipes centered around eating, drinking, and spending time with friends while enjoying the game in your own space. The key to a great homegate is food that can be cooked while spending time with your guests. Because you’re cooking in your own kitchen, you can go way beyond brats, chili, and cheeseburgers. With Game-Day Eats you can enjoy mouthwatering Roasted Herb Wings and Chipotle Rib Nachos as well as fun surprises like Jalapeño Honey Chicken Biscuit Sliders and Citrus Beer Floats.

Eddie shows how anyone at any culinary skill level can create festive feasts any day of the week. Each inventive and hearty recipe includes steps that can be done ahead of time or prepped very quickly so that you never have to miss a play—whether you’re gathering for a traditional Sunday afternoon or for a weeknight game. With influences from Eddie’s international culinary escapades and pro days traveling the country, and illustrated with 150 mouthwatering full-color photos, the food in Game-Day Eats is sure to win over your favorite crowd.

About the Author

Eddie Jackson is a former NFL player turned celebrity chef and owner of Rosehill Beer Garden and Food Truck Park located in Houston, Texas. After winning the 2015 season of The Next Food Network Star, he became a beloved member of the Food Network family and has been the face of several shows including BBQ Blitz, Kids BBQ Championship, Christmas Cookie Challenge, and Cooking Channel’s Yum and Yummer, as well as Eddie Jackson’s Game-Day Playbook on foodnetwork.com.

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Weekend Camping Cookbook

Posted on August 9, 2026August 7, 2026 by simplegoodfood

Over 100 Delicious Recipes for Campfire and Grilling

Before you head out on your next camping trip, flip through these pages, pick what you’ll pack to eat, and discover the tasty convenience of make-ahead meals that the whole family will love! Featuring more than 100 camping recipes for grilled sandwiches, all-in-one dinners, savory sides, delicious s’mores, and so much more, Weekend Camping Cookbook is the ultimate guide to easily preparing and serving scrumptious meals in the great outdoors. From cast iron nachos and fire-roasted pickle wraps to carrot cake pancakes, baby stuffed peppers, and so much more, this complete camping cookbook features unique, out-of-the-box recipes that are easy to make and delicious to eat!

Easy Cooking for Campers

Discover meals that the whole family will love with Weekend Camping Cookbook! This is your must-have guide to easily preparing and serving scrumptious meals in the great outdoors.

From cast iron nachos and fire-roasted pickle wraps to carrot cake pancakes, baby stuffed peppers, and so much more, this complete camping cookbook features unique, out-of-the-box recipes that are easy to make and delicious to eat!

Over 100 make-ahead meals to make over the campfire
Savory and sweet camping recipes for every meal or snack of the day
Easy-to-follow instructions and high-quality photography
Helpful campfire safety tips and tricks
Learn campfire cooking techniques using foil, skewers, pie irons, and more
Handy checklist of camp cooking tools and supplies you’ll need

Editorial Reviews

Review

Wow! This is a campers dream come true. These mouth watering recipes would make any camping trip gourmet! I will be purchasing this to add to my collection and gifting one to every camper in my family.— Kim Wilcox, author of Great Book of Grilled Cheese

From the Back Cover

ENJOY THE
GREAT OUTDOORS
AND GREAT FOOD!

Before you escape into nature, make sure to prep and pack amazing food! Weekend Camping Cookbook is filled with over 100 make-ahead and stress-free recipes for every meal of the day, from hearty breakfast foods and savory sides to grilled sandwiches, one-dish mains, fruits and veggies, and so much more. Also included are helpful tips for various campfire cooking methods, from foil cooking to using pie irons and skewers. With just a little preparation, this must-have camping cookbook features unique, out-of-the-box recipes that are easy to make and delicious to eat for any outdoor getaway!

RECIPES INCLUDE:

Bacon Quiche Tarts
Southwestern Chicken and Rice
All-American Burger
Apple Cinnamon Grilled Cheese
Brie Bread
Veggie Pizza
Firecracker Watermelon
Strawberry Nutella Banana S’mores
Cast Iron Nachos
And more!

“Wow! This is a camper’s dream come true. These mouth-watering recipes would make any camping trip gourmet! I will be purchasing this to add to my collection and gifting one to every camper in my family.”
—Kim Wilcox, Owner, It’s All So Yummy Café, & Author, Great Book of Grilled Cheese

“Unlike many recipe books of this nature, this publication actually features delicious and easy recipes that look like the pictures! I am very impressed with the simple, yet very tasty ideas and look forward to trying many more.”
—Richard Mavor of Richard Outdoors, Bushcraft Expert, Youtube Presenter

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The MeatEater Outdoor Cookbook

Posted on May 26, 2026May 23, 2026 by simplegoodfood

Wild Game Recipes for the Grill, Smoker, Campstove, and Campfire

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The eagerly anticipated new cookbook with 100+ recipes from the author of The MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook

In his previous books, outdoorsman and hunter Steven Rinella brought wild game into the kitchen, teaching readers how to butcher and cook wild fish and game to create standout dishes with reliable results. Now, Rinella is hauling the kitchen outdoors, with a cookbook that celebrates the possibilities of open-air wild game cooking. Because food just tastes better when it’s caught, cooked, and eaten outside.

Each chapter covers a different outdoor cooking method—grilling, smoking, cooking over coals. Throughout, recipes are tagged for backyard cooking, car camping, or backpacking. There’s something here for everyone who loves the outdoors, from backyard grill masters to backcountry big game hunters.

The over 100 easy-to-follow recipes include:
• Stuffed Game Burgers 3 Ways
• Bulgogi Backstrap Lettuce Wraps
• Hot-Smoked Trout
• Grilled Lobster with Kelp Butter
• Venison Stir-Fry with Cabbage
• Coal Roasted Bananas

Along with recipes, Rinella explains essential outdoor cooking techniques like how to build the perfect outdoor kitchen for any scenario and what it takes to maintain a fire. With preparations ranging from simple backcountry fare to guest-worthy showstoppers, The MeatEater Outdoor Cookbook is the essential companion for anyone who wants to eat well in the wild.

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The Campfire Skillet

Posted on May 25, 2026May 24, 2026 by simplegoodfood

Rustic Recipes for Outdoor Cooking-Easy Cast Iron Meals for Campsites, Cabins, and Backyard Fires (The Rustic Fire Series: Cast Iron Cooking for the Great Outdoors)

The Cast-Iron Skillet: Open-Fire Recipes for Outdoor Feasts and Fireside Flavor

Cook real food with real heat. Whether you’re camped in the woods or cooking under the stars in your own backyard, The Cast-Iron Skillet gives you everything you need to master fire-kissed meals with one legendary pan.

Packed with over 75 cast-iron recipes designed for flames, coals, and grills, this book is a must-have for every outdoor enthusiast.

Inside you’ll find:

Breakfasts, dinners, sides, and desserts for open-fire or stovetop cooking
Smart packing tips and gear guidance for cast-iron cooking on the go
Fireside-friendly meals the whole family will love
Stories, tricks, and time-saving hacks from real outdoor cooks

Whether you’re flipping cornbread in the mountains or making skillet hash by the lake, this book turns cast iron into your go-to tool for adventure.

Thomas Patrick
5.0 out of 5 stars 
More Images Would Be Nice, But The Info is Gold!
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2025
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If you’ve ever stared at a cast iron skillet and thought, “I should really do more than just fry eggs in this thing,” The Campfire Skillet is your next must-have. Packed with over 100 approachable recipes, it transforms campfire cooking into an art form that’s practical, flavorful, and downright fun. From hearty breakfasts to gooey desserts, it’s all here. Although I wished for more illustrations or images, the fire-starting tips and skillet care advice are gold, especially for a wood pellet griller like me aiming to master open-flame cooking. Rustic, tasty, and soulful—this one’s worth the sparks!

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The No-Cook, Skinny, Delicious, Nutritious Overnight Oats in a Jar Cookbook

Posted on May 6, 2026May 4, 2026 by simplegoodfood

The monumental number of books and blogs on getting and staying fit speak to our desperate desires and multiple attempts to do just that – get healthy. Many of us would also, please and thank you very much, like to get leaner.

A big part of a skinny, healthful diet plan is a skinny, healthful breakfast. These fantastic, no-cook “Overnight Oats in a Jar” breakfasts are nourishing, crammed with fiber, vitamins, protein, and calcium, and are low in fat and sugar. Their popularity is growing like wildfire. Now that summer is upon us, the “no cooking” aspect of these breakfast stars is adding to their fame. Did I mention how to make them? You dump the few ingredients into a mason jar, shake it, and stick it in the fridge! That’s it! Next morning – breakfast is served! You can even freeze them (leave 3/4” at the top), so that you have breakfast made for a week in advance! What the heck else could you ask for? Grab yourself a copy now, and let’s get busy!