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From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen by Snoop Dogg

allisonraderreads's review

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5.0

Recipes I have tried:
Stack'd Up Flap Jacks 5 Stars
Billionaire's Bacon 4 Stars
Mack and Cheese 4 Stars
Get Tha Chip Fried Chicken Wings 5 Stars

lesliewatwar's review against another edition

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3.0

Really great read. Down to earth, easy, real people recipes.

jakewritesbooks's review

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4.0

Look, it's simple: I had to read a cookbook for a summer reading challenge and I saw Kindle Unlimited offer this one. I figured if I had to read one, it'd be from someone entertaining like Snoop Dogg. And he didn't disappoint; covering his favorite recipes and making me hungry as heck. I don't know if any of these dishes work (I don't cook) but they looked good to me and that's all that matters (again: to me).

dahlreads's review

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4.0

This was a delight to read. Haven’t tried any of the recipes yet, and some do look promising. I don’t think this is a “serious” cookbook, but I also don’t think it was meant to be. It’s fun and entertaining, and you may get some yummy comfort food out of it. I know I’m gonna be trying his chocolate cake recipe for sure.

daniellearider's review against another edition

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3.0

Highly entertaining and everything you’d expect from Snoop Dogg writing a cookbook. There’s a recipe for gin and juice that is literally gin...in orange juice. A delightful forward by Martha Stewart. A recipe for a bologna sandwich. It’s equal parts absurd and hilarious. Nothing really special about the recipes themselves other than the funny commentary. Definitely worth an add to your cookbook collection but unlikely to be something I reach for frequently while cooking.

witchliing's review against another edition

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5.0

i actually can’t wait to try some of these recipes. they’re simple, and don’t require a million random and hard to find ingredients. snoop’s narration was fantastic too! this is a hilarious and charming cookbook!

alexrinehart's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

cgdppl's review against another edition

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funny informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

A great and well made cook book with diverse recipies for every occasion.

meadows2020's review against another edition

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funny informative lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

5.0

smashingreads's review

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funny informative lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

Initial thoughts: I read this like a book and it was delightful. I was stoked to see that all the recipes are things I would actually considered making.

I feel so weird sharing that I read a cookbook from back-to-front, and not even for the recipes. Snoop Dogg is hilarious and I quite enjoyed reading his summaries before each recipe. 

But that's not the only thing I was fond of here: Every single recipe in this cookbook is something I would actually eat and consider making. I've never had a cookbook like that, and that is pretty damn cool. 

The three things I was semi-surprised about with this one are: 
  1. Snoop didn't write the step-by-step instructions. On one hand, maybe it's better this way because I would definitely become confused at least once if he hand. On the other hand, it would have been cool. To be fair though, I don't actually know if Snoop cooks or if he just collected these recipes. (Edit: I googled it and he does cook. I didn't watch his/Martha show and I really don't know much about Snoop himself outside of this book and a few music videos.) 
  2. I have an idea on who I would like to give this book to, but I don't have a lot of faith that they would be willing to put so much work into a recipe. I mean, I totally am going to do it, but I can't quite picture them with food processors or biscuit cutters.
  3. There are no "special" recipes.

Oh, and almost every summary came with a drug reference. I assume this is just a Snoop thing? It felt kind of forced, but I realize that it's most likely because I'm not very familiar with Snoop Dogg.

Here's my favorite summary: 

 DOGGs in a Blanket

PIGS in a blanket? Nah, I don't really mess with the pigs like that. My dogs in a blanket are a different story. The Top Dogg has just the recipe to put those hot dogs to use. Forget throwin' 'em on the grill-these weenies never tasted better than they do when they're rolled up. And after you're done chowing down, you might need to roll up something else . . . 

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