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Let's Get Cooking: Everyday Meals, Tipsy Favorites and Comfort Food Cravings
Remi Cruz, social media star behind the multi-platform Cooking with Remi, shares her first cookbook, filled with flavorful and accessible recipes for having fun in the kitchen no matter your skill level.
Growing up in a Korean American household in Southern California, Remi Cruz’s earliest memories were steeped in the flavors and creativity of her mother’s cooking. Dishes like Korean short ribs and kimchi pancakes filled the family table, fostering a deep cultural appreciation that would later fuel her passion for food. When she began her own solo cooking adventure, trial and error evolved into a joyful exploration of recipes allowing Cruz to become inventive in the kitchen.
Since 2021, Cruz has captured her journey on her multi-platform brand Cooking with Remi but now, she invites us to discover our own confidence in the kitchen with Let’s Get Cooking. Packed with big flavor and approachable recipes, this cookbook features everything from grab-and-go breakfasts like Galaxy Brownie Overnight Oats, to crowd-pleasing staples such as Spicy Salmon and Avocado on Crispy Rice for birthdays, Bacon Cheese Dip with Fried Pita Bread for girl’s nights, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings for game nights, and decadent sweets like World’s Best Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookies, and much more!
With diverse recipes, vivid and mouth-watering photography, and Cruz’s infectious personality woven throughout, Let’s Get Cooking will inspire novice and seasoned cooks to savor the joy of cooking and create connections through food.
Growing up in a Korean American household in Southern California, Remi Cruz’s earliest memories were steeped in the flavors and creativity of her mother’s cooking. Dishes like Korean short ribs and kimchi pancakes filled the family table, fostering a deep cultural appreciation that would later fuel her passion for food. When she began her own solo cooking adventure, trial and error evolved into a joyful exploration of recipes allowing Cruz to become inventive in the kitchen.
Since 2021, Cruz has captured her journey on her multi-platform brand Cooking with Remi but now, she invites us to discover our own confidence in the kitchen with Let’s Get Cooking. Packed with big flavor and approachable recipes, this cookbook features everything from grab-and-go breakfasts like Galaxy Brownie Overnight Oats, to crowd-pleasing staples such as Spicy Salmon and Avocado on Crispy Rice for birthdays, Bacon Cheese Dip with Fried Pita Bread for girl’s nights, Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings for game nights, and decadent sweets like World’s Best Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookies, and much more!
With diverse recipes, vivid and mouth-watering photography, and Cruz’s infectious personality woven throughout, Let’s Get Cooking will inspire novice and seasoned cooks to savor the joy of cooking and create connections through food.
256 pages, Hardcover
Published March 31, 2026
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April 9, 2026
Absolutely love this cook book! After years of watching Remi on YouTube for over a decade, I finally get to try the recipes she makes in videos 🥳😍
April 9, 2026
Remi can do no wrong!! 👩🏽🍳💖
April 7, 2026
My childhood youtube icon turned chef!
May 2, 2026
I picked up Let’s Get Cooking by Remi Cruz from the library because I wasn’t sure if it would be a good fit for me, and I’m glad I chose to preview it before purchasing.
If you’re already a fan of Remi, you may enjoy the personal touches and style of the book. However, from a recipe standpoint alone, it didn’t stand out enough for me to justify buying a copy.
The recipes overall didn’t strongly appeal to my tastes, though I did try the brown butter sugar cookies. The recipe uses two sticks of melted butter for a relatively small batch (16 cookies), which resulted in excessive spreading during baking. The texture was very thin, and the flavor was off. I personally noticed a slightly metallic aftertaste and wouldn’t make this recipe again.
I also found that many of the recipes were more wordy than necessary. While the added commentary gives insight into Remi’s personality, it sometimes made the instructions feel less streamlined than I prefer. A separate notes or tips section might have improved readability.
Some recipes felt more like quick “assemblies” rather than fully developed dishes, which may appeal to those looking for simple, low-effort options. For example, the galaxy brownie overnight oats are fairly straightforward and rely on a few basic ingredients with mix-ins.
That said, there were a couple of recipes that caught my interest, including the chicken tenders and potato casserole. If I end up trying those, I’ll update this review with my experience.
If you’re already a fan of Remi, you may enjoy the personal touches and style of the book. However, from a recipe standpoint alone, it didn’t stand out enough for me to justify buying a copy.
The recipes overall didn’t strongly appeal to my tastes, though I did try the brown butter sugar cookies. The recipe uses two sticks of melted butter for a relatively small batch (16 cookies), which resulted in excessive spreading during baking. The texture was very thin, and the flavor was off. I personally noticed a slightly metallic aftertaste and wouldn’t make this recipe again.
I also found that many of the recipes were more wordy than necessary. While the added commentary gives insight into Remi’s personality, it sometimes made the instructions feel less streamlined than I prefer. A separate notes or tips section might have improved readability.
Some recipes felt more like quick “assemblies” rather than fully developed dishes, which may appeal to those looking for simple, low-effort options. For example, the galaxy brownie overnight oats are fairly straightforward and rely on a few basic ingredients with mix-ins.
That said, there were a couple of recipes that caught my interest, including the chicken tenders and potato casserole. If I end up trying those, I’ll update this review with my experience.
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