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Country Heaven Cookbook: Family Recipes & Remembrances
International Bestselling Author Ava Miles (a former chef) has assembled the COUNTRY HEAVEN COOKBOOK filled with tantalizing recipes, down home wit, Southern charm, and sweet remembrances about her own grandmother and her fictional character's reflections from her novel, COUNTRY HEAVEN--perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman."Ms. Miles draws from her experience as an apprentice chef...and it shows...I loved authenticity of the food references, and the recipes...looked divine." – BlogCritics Ava's cookbook serves up a feast of scrumptious, soul-satisfying, cowboy-approved comfort food for the whole family. Included here are recipes for her famous spongy cornbread, decadent gingerbread waffles, and her family's chocolate chip pie. It's a fun hodgepodge of Southern cuisine and family farm recipes.Readers have enjoyed the scrumptious recipes Ava wrote for COUNTRY HEAVEN so much that she wanted to share them all together in a cookbook with some extra family recipes NOT included in the book. The cookbook entries describe her heroine's reflections about her grandmother, who taught her to cook, and Ava's reflections about her grandma as well, who made food come alive for her.Treat yourself and your family today!
77 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 23, 2014
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Ava Miles
101 books1,143 followersMillions of readers have discovered International Bestselling Author Ava Miles and her powerful fiction and non-fiction books about love, happiness, and transformation. Her novels have received praise and accolades from USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly, and People Magazine in addition to being chosen as Best Books of the Year and Top Editor’s picks. Translated into multiple languages, Ava’s strongest praise comes directly from her readers, who call her books and characters unforgettable.
Ava is a former chef, worked as a long-time conflict expert rebuilding warzones to foster peaceful and prosperous communities, and has helped people live their best life as a life coach, energy healer, and self-help expert. She is never happier than when she’s formulating skin care and wellness products, gardening, or creating a new work of art. Hanging with her friends and loved ones is pretty great too.
After years of residing in the States, she decided to follow her dream of living in Europe. She recently finished a magical stint in Ireland where she was inspired to write her acclaimed Unexpected Prince Charming series. Now, she’s splitting her time between Paris and Provence, learning to speak French, immersing herself in cooking à la provençal, and planning more page-turning novels for readers to binge.
Ava is a former chef, worked as a long-time conflict expert rebuilding warzones to foster peaceful and prosperous communities, and has helped people live their best life as a life coach, energy healer, and self-help expert. She is never happier than when she’s formulating skin care and wellness products, gardening, or creating a new work of art. Hanging with her friends and loved ones is pretty great too.
After years of residing in the States, she decided to follow her dream of living in Europe. She recently finished a magical stint in Ireland where she was inspired to write her acclaimed Unexpected Prince Charming series. Now, she’s splitting her time between Paris and Provence, learning to speak French, immersing herself in cooking à la provençal, and planning more page-turning novels for readers to binge.
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May 8, 2014
This is a companion to the book Country Heaven. I found this little cookbook to be simply wonderful. There are additional recipes that are not included in Country Heaven. The couple that I have tried so far have been a complete success. Even if you haven't read Country Heaven yet, you would still enjoy this.
June 4, 2014
So, you ask, who reviews a cookbook? When Ava Miles writes it, I have to see it, read it, so, why not review it? Full of wonderful, mouthwatering recipes, Ms. Miles puts another piece of herself into this collection that is as satisfying as her romantic tales! For those who know of Ms. Miles’ style, you know she often adds recipes sprinkled throughout her books. Now she has reversed that pattern and wrote a little love and memories attached to some of her favorite family recipes AND shared recipes from one of her novels, Country Heaven! Country Heaven Cookbook, from the dedication to her late grandmother to the last page is a statement to more of Ava Miles’ talents, gifts and capacity to love what she is doing.
Now, I’ve tried a couple of the recipes and they are fabulous, relatively easy and definitely heaven to the palette. That said, I believe this book should come with a warning or some friendly advice, Like: Unless you have the willpower of a god or the metabolism of a jack rabbit, space your creations a few days apart or get those elastic waistband pants out!
My ONLY complaint is that I was hoping to see the recipe for the moose’s favorite pie in here and it wasn’t! Seriously, in a world full of health conscious eating, low fat, no fat, no fried, etc., an occasional fall from grace can be simply heavenly! And this is coming from a vegetarian who gets vapors at the sight of butter and batter!
I bought this book after seeing so many of Ava Miles' recipes in all of her books!
Publication Date: April 23, 2014
Publisher: Ava Miles
ISBN: 1499246773
Genre: Cooking
Print Length: 77 Pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Now, I’ve tried a couple of the recipes and they are fabulous, relatively easy and definitely heaven to the palette. That said, I believe this book should come with a warning or some friendly advice, Like: Unless you have the willpower of a god or the metabolism of a jack rabbit, space your creations a few days apart or get those elastic waistband pants out!
My ONLY complaint is that I was hoping to see the recipe for the moose’s favorite pie in here and it wasn’t! Seriously, in a world full of health conscious eating, low fat, no fat, no fried, etc., an occasional fall from grace can be simply heavenly! And this is coming from a vegetarian who gets vapors at the sight of butter and batter!
I bought this book after seeing so many of Ava Miles' recipes in all of her books!
Publication Date: April 23, 2014
Publisher: Ava Miles
ISBN: 1499246773
Genre: Cooking
Print Length: 77 Pages
Available from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
June 5, 2014
Reading Ava Miles stories always makes me hungry with her delicious and vividly described comfort food recipes. Country Heaven Cookbook gives us these delightful recipes plus much more. The name fits this book perfectly, it is a touch of cooking HEAVEN!
Of course, I haven't had a chance to try them all out yet but OH. My. Goodness. You must try “Fan-tabulous French Toast”! But I'm sure all the rest are as wonderful as this recipe.
I guess the best compliment I can give, is I purchased copies of this Country Heaven Cookbook for my mom and sister. It is a must own for anyone who enjoys cooking!
I received this copy of Country Heaven Cookbook from Aspendawn Books in exchange for a honest review. This book was published June 1, 2014.
Written by: Ava Miles
Paperback: 66 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: April 26, 2014
ISBN-10: 1499246773
ISBN-13: 978-1499246773
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Cookbook
Find this book on: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Of course, I haven't had a chance to try them all out yet but OH. My. Goodness. You must try “Fan-tabulous French Toast”! But I'm sure all the rest are as wonderful as this recipe.
I guess the best compliment I can give, is I purchased copies of this Country Heaven Cookbook for my mom and sister. It is a must own for anyone who enjoys cooking!
I received this copy of Country Heaven Cookbook from Aspendawn Books in exchange for a honest review. This book was published June 1, 2014.
Written by: Ava Miles
Paperback: 66 pages
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: April 26, 2014
ISBN-10: 1499246773
ISBN-13: 978-1499246773
Rating: 5 Stars
Genre: Cookbook
Find this book on: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
October 23, 2014
This cookbook isn't very large - only about 67 pages, so there aren't tons of recipes for anyone who is looking for a good-sized cookbook or a lot of lunch/supper menus. However, the recipes are pure country all the way, and appear easy enough for anyone to make. Still, they're pretty good and a nice addition to your collection if you are interested in Southern comfort food.
March 7, 2015
Slightly Disappointed
Although I love this new Author, I was disappointed in this book due to the fact that almost all of the recipes in here were in her first book of The Dare River series. I did not need to have the first few chapters of this book included in the content of a cookbook where I thought there would be more of "Tory's" special downhome recipes. Sorry.
Although I love this new Author, I was disappointed in this book due to the fact that almost all of the recipes in here were in her first book of The Dare River series. I did not need to have the first few chapters of this book included in the content of a cookbook where I thought there would be more of "Tory's" special downhome recipes. Sorry.
August 13, 2014
Filled with comfort food that will top your chart!
If you’re looking for some recipes that you’ll add to those handed down in your own family, you should consider purchasing Ava Miles’ Country Heaven Cookbook: Family Recipes & Remembrances.
This relatively short cookbook (67 pages, including an excerpt from Miles’ novel Country Heaven) is chock full of the best in comfort food. Not only are the recipes from Country Heaven included, but also several from Miles own family.
In addition to being a bestselling author, Ava also worked as a chef. So you know that she’s made sure to test these recipes out and they’re so clearly written that it’s a sheer pleasure to follow them.
May I say, I was particularly delighted by this book as I had loved the inclusion of recipes in the novel, but they were hard to find (my little magnifier search icon was a bit overused as I searched for corn bread and some other favs). Now, I just open up this handy cookbook and all the recipes are there - and are indexed - so no more searching is needed.
These dishes are both fun to make and a joy to eat. I whipped up a batch of that cornbread last night and it was light, airy, and tasty… I was lucky to have enough left to toast this morning (one of my favorite breakfast treats) after some friendly locusts descended on it.
My friends unanimous taste test verdict? This was probably the best cornbread ever - and I take no credit for it. It’s purely Ava. Really, cornbread was one of my Nana’s (Dad’s mom) favorite things to make, along with Angel Food Cake for birthdays, and Lady Baltimore Cake for special occasions (yes, just like Ava’s family). But I have to say Nana's cornbread was much heavier as the proportion of flour to cornmeal was equal. This recipe shakes that dynamic up and the results are FABulous.
Some other recipes include fried chicken (and yes, this is the exact same recipe that was passed down in my family, even to the milk gravy), a lemon meringue pie that my father would have loved, cream puffs (I’ve never attempted these, but just may with this recipe), candied nuts that just look so tasty, a great BBQ dry rub, and, oh yes, buttermilk biscuits.
Ava makes reading these recipes fun with her personal interjections and humor. But for a cook, this is like a treasured gold mine volume of down home comfort foods.
I look forward to more books - and recipes - in Ava’s Dare River series. Next up is THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN (pub date: 12 August 2014). Chocolate and Ava, mmmm. Can’t wait!
Add Ava Miles' Country Heaven Cookbook: Family Recipes & Remembrances to your cookbook shelf. It's comfort food that will top your chart!
If you’re looking for some recipes that you’ll add to those handed down in your own family, you should consider purchasing Ava Miles’ Country Heaven Cookbook: Family Recipes & Remembrances.
This relatively short cookbook (67 pages, including an excerpt from Miles’ novel Country Heaven) is chock full of the best in comfort food. Not only are the recipes from Country Heaven included, but also several from Miles own family.
In addition to being a bestselling author, Ava also worked as a chef. So you know that she’s made sure to test these recipes out and they’re so clearly written that it’s a sheer pleasure to follow them.
May I say, I was particularly delighted by this book as I had loved the inclusion of recipes in the novel, but they were hard to find (my little magnifier search icon was a bit overused as I searched for corn bread and some other favs). Now, I just open up this handy cookbook and all the recipes are there - and are indexed - so no more searching is needed.
These dishes are both fun to make and a joy to eat. I whipped up a batch of that cornbread last night and it was light, airy, and tasty… I was lucky to have enough left to toast this morning (one of my favorite breakfast treats) after some friendly locusts descended on it.
My friends unanimous taste test verdict? This was probably the best cornbread ever - and I take no credit for it. It’s purely Ava. Really, cornbread was one of my Nana’s (Dad’s mom) favorite things to make, along with Angel Food Cake for birthdays, and Lady Baltimore Cake for special occasions (yes, just like Ava’s family). But I have to say Nana's cornbread was much heavier as the proportion of flour to cornmeal was equal. This recipe shakes that dynamic up and the results are FABulous.
Some other recipes include fried chicken (and yes, this is the exact same recipe that was passed down in my family, even to the milk gravy), a lemon meringue pie that my father would have loved, cream puffs (I’ve never attempted these, but just may with this recipe), candied nuts that just look so tasty, a great BBQ dry rub, and, oh yes, buttermilk biscuits.
Ava makes reading these recipes fun with her personal interjections and humor. But for a cook, this is like a treasured gold mine volume of down home comfort foods.
I look forward to more books - and recipes - in Ava’s Dare River series. Next up is THE CHOCOLATE GARDEN (pub date: 12 August 2014). Chocolate and Ava, mmmm. Can’t wait!
Add Ava Miles' Country Heaven Cookbook: Family Recipes & Remembrances to your cookbook shelf. It's comfort food that will top your chart!
June 19, 2014
Country Heaven Cookbook: Family Recipes and Remembrances by Ava Miles is a 2014 self publication. I was provided a copy of this book by the author and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This is a collection of down home goodness Ava Miles as compiled from her own recipes and those featured int eh Country Heaven novel. I have lots of cookbooks on my kindle but I have never reviewed any of them because I didn't really know how to go about reviewing a cookbook. But, since this in conjunction with on of Ava's novels I thought I might give it a shot.
First of all all these recipes sound really yummy. I come across that a lot in cookbooks but then when I start looking at the ingredients and the difficulty level I have that “it looks good on paper” thought. If I actually attempted the recipe... well it wouldn't come out quite like the cookbook said it would. Not so with this one. These are recipes that pretty much still to the ingredients we all usually have on hand and are awesome desserts, breads, and pastries. These recipes are not overly complicated and I had my tummy growling especially thinking about those stuffed apple crepes.
This book also contains an extended except from Country Heaven the novel which features a few of these dishes. This book is nice companion to the Country Heaven novel. Also, ( sold separately- LOL) The Country Heaven Song Book is also available.
The only compliant I had was the lack of photos. ( This could be because of the digital copy I have)
This one gets 4 stars.
This is a collection of down home goodness Ava Miles as compiled from her own recipes and those featured int eh Country Heaven novel. I have lots of cookbooks on my kindle but I have never reviewed any of them because I didn't really know how to go about reviewing a cookbook. But, since this in conjunction with on of Ava's novels I thought I might give it a shot.
First of all all these recipes sound really yummy. I come across that a lot in cookbooks but then when I start looking at the ingredients and the difficulty level I have that “it looks good on paper” thought. If I actually attempted the recipe... well it wouldn't come out quite like the cookbook said it would. Not so with this one. These are recipes that pretty much still to the ingredients we all usually have on hand and are awesome desserts, breads, and pastries. These recipes are not overly complicated and I had my tummy growling especially thinking about those stuffed apple crepes.
This book also contains an extended except from Country Heaven the novel which features a few of these dishes. This book is nice companion to the Country Heaven novel. Also, ( sold separately- LOL) The Country Heaven Song Book is also available.
The only compliant I had was the lack of photos. ( This could be because of the digital copy I have)
This one gets 4 stars.
June 27, 2014
Title: COUNTRY HEAVEN COOKBOOK: Family Recipes & Remembrances
Author: Ava Miles
Publisher: Aspendawn Books
Published: 6/1/2014
ISBN: 9781940565071
ASIN E-Book: B00JWUP23Y
Pages: 63
Genre: Food & Wine
Tags: Cookbooks
Overall Rating: Very Good
Reviewed For: NetGalley
Reviewer: DelAnne
I adore culinary mysteries, and mysteries that include recipes. I also have been known to purchase a cookbook for one particular recipe. With Country Haven Cookbook I was surprised to find Tory's Mouthwatering Lasagna. When I read it I thought someone had read the lasagna recipe that has been handed down through five generations; starting from my grandmother down to my great nieces and nephews. It was almost identical. I knew then I was going to find many new recipes that my family and I would come to love.
An example would be Gingerbread Waffles, the combination of two of my favorite things. Something no self respecting Italian food lover ever refuses, Easy Peasy Garlic Bread. Such a variety of Ava's family recipes and I plan to try each and every one of them. Starting with the deserts.
Author: Ava Miles
Publisher: Aspendawn Books
Published: 6/1/2014
ISBN: 9781940565071
ASIN E-Book: B00JWUP23Y
Pages: 63
Genre: Food & Wine
Tags: Cookbooks
Overall Rating: Very Good
Reviewed For: NetGalley
Reviewer: DelAnne
I adore culinary mysteries, and mysteries that include recipes. I also have been known to purchase a cookbook for one particular recipe. With Country Haven Cookbook I was surprised to find Tory's Mouthwatering Lasagna. When I read it I thought someone had read the lasagna recipe that has been handed down through five generations; starting from my grandmother down to my great nieces and nephews. It was almost identical. I knew then I was going to find many new recipes that my family and I would come to love.
An example would be Gingerbread Waffles, the combination of two of my favorite things. Something no self respecting Italian food lover ever refuses, Easy Peasy Garlic Bread. Such a variety of Ava's family recipes and I plan to try each and every one of them. Starting with the deserts.
June 7, 2014
Ava Miles has a hit on her hands with Country Heaven Cookbook! This very talented author brings your a wonderful set of delicious recipes, which I will be trying soon, and a story all in one. The cover and title is a little deceptive, when I read the cover I thought, "oh a wonderful cookbook," it is much more then that. Most authors include recipes at the end of the book, almost as an after thought, but Ava has her recipes front and center. The pancakes one makes my mouth water and that is the first recipe on my list.
I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest opinion.
I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest opinion.
July 4, 2017
Best ever buttermilk biscuits
Of course the other recipes are quite good but it makes my Saturday afternoon a great one with buttermilk biscuits and elderberry jam. That's comfort food.
Of course the other recipes are quite good but it makes my Saturday afternoon a great one with buttermilk biscuits and elderberry jam. That's comfort food.
July 27, 2014
I have to say I was surprised at the great story and recipes. This is a keeper
June 18, 2015
Great recipes
Easy to replicate. Just wished there was a recipe for icing on the sugar cookies. Love Ava Miles. Her books and recipes are realistic and sincere. Thanks Ava.
Easy to replicate. Just wished there was a recipe for icing on the sugar cookies. Love Ava Miles. Her books and recipes are realistic and sincere. Thanks Ava.
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