We wrote a cookbook!
We've spent the past year and a half testing, developing, photographing and writing up 100+ new recipes for you to enjoy. Our debut cookbook, Crowded Kitchen: No-Fuss Drinks, Dinners, Desserts, and More for Every Type of Gathering is available for preorder now and will be releasing on February 24th!
What You'll Find Inside
Our book features a diverse collection of 100+ family-tested and social media-approved recipes, delivered from our crowded kitchen straight to yours!
With simple appetizers, hearty dinners, refreshing cocktails, indulgent desserts, and more, this down-to-earth guide will inspire cooks of all skill levels to prepare delicious dishes to share.
A few of our favorite new recipes include:
- Savory Dutch Baby with Caper Dill Cream Cheese & Smoked Salmon
- Peach, Tomato & Burrata Salad with Crispy Breadcrumbs
- Tart Cherry Old-Fashioned
- Sweet and Salty Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis
About Lexi and Beth
We're a mother-daughter team based in Southeast Michigan and we co-founded Crowded Kitchen in 2017. Beth (mom) heads up recipe development, while Lexi (daughter) does all of the photography and writing. We're so thrilled you're here!
What Sets Our Book Apart
- Photos for every recipe: Every recipe in this cookbook has a photograph, so you'll know what the finished dish should look like and how you can style and serve it!
- Dietary substitutions: Many of the recipes in the book include instructions on how to modify them for gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, and vegan users.
- Diverse selection of recipes: This book doesn't just focus on appetizers, cocktails, desserts, or main dishes, it has a little bit of everything.
- Menus for special occasions: We grouped together our favorite recipes for entertaining based on holidays and more, so menu planning can be stress-free for you!