Everything’s Good – By Toni Chapman (Hardcover)

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Book Synopsis

Find joy in the kitchen with 100 recipes for nostalgic, flavorful comfort food from the creator of The Moody Foody

Toni Chapman is a social media star who shares easy recipes for the homey classics you crave. Toni grew up in a family that loves to cook, and her homestyle cooking speaks to the beautiful intersectionality of food and family. Her dishes are inspired by the multicultural community she grew up in, with flavors from all over the globe. The 100 recipes she shares in Everything’s Good are approachable and weeknight-friendly, dialed in with her relentless attention to detail and brought to life by her bold and flavorful style.

In Everything’s Good, Toni offers a treasure trove of brand-new recipes (and some viral favorites) with tips and tricks to set you up for success. Toni’s dishes are soulful and cozy–several recipes have been passed down from her family, like Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew); some are inspired by the Southern staples she grew up eating, such as Honey Butter Corn Bread; and others are Toni’s takes on the classics, like Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde. Her irresistible, foolproof recipes include:

• Start with Something Special: Juicy Red Sofrito Chicken Empanadas; Spinach, Crab, and Artichoke-Stuffed Shrimp; Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bread
• Soulful Soups: The Very Best Pozole Verde; Spicy Lasagna Soup; The Ultimate Loaded Baked Potato Soup
• On a Lighter Note: Goes with Everything Salad; Lemon-Butter Cod; Good Vibes Rum Punch
• Take-Out Classics: General Tso’s Chicken; Jamaican-Style Oxtail with Rice and Peas; Straight-Fire Smash Burgers
• What’s For Dinner?: Creamy Shrimp and Crab-Stuffed Shells; Cola-Braised Short Ribs; Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas
• Family Style: Mofongo con Camarones de Ajillo; Cajun Butter Turkey; Louisiana Red Beans and Rice; Sausage and Gravy Bake
• Life is Sweet: Strawberries and Cream Croissant Bake; Biscuit-Top Peach Cobbler; Cookies and Cream Tres Leches
• Sauces: The Perfect Sauce for Everything; Abuelita’s Green Sofrito; The Real MVP Ranch Dressing

For Toni, food is a source of solace. Everything’s Good is a reminder that no matter what life throws your way, you can find comfort in preparing and sharing a delicious meal.

Review Quotes

“Everything’s Good is bold, soulful, and full of heart–Toni Chapman’s debut brings folks together with feel-good, flavor-packed food. She’s the real deal–BAM!“–Emeril Lagasse

“I absolutely love Toni Chapman, and I have no doubt her new cookbook, Everything’s Good, will become a staple in your kitchen. These are the kind of recipes you’ll find yourself coming back to day after day.”–Gina Homolka, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Skinnytaste

“Everything’s Good is a joyful, flavor-packed love letter to comfort food, heritage, and hustle. With every page, Toni invites you into her world–vibrant, playful, and unapologetically delicious. The recipes are bold, craveable, and easy to love, with photos that make you want to lick the page and a design that feels like you’re walking into the best party buffet ever–everything looks so good that you won’t know where to start. (Spoiler: Start with the Pizza Supreme Dip. It literally made me drool.)”–Rick Martínez, chef and author of Mi Cocina and Salsa Daddy

“Toni Chapman’s Everything’s Good is exactly the kind of cookbook that refuses to just sit pretty on a shelf–it’s meant to live and breathe in your kitchen, with worn pages splashed with sauce. It’s packed with soulful family faves like her pernil and the drive-thru hits you crave (but made a thousand times better at home). This isn’t just another collection of recipes. It’s healing and pure joy you can taste. Trust ya girl–when Toni says everything’s good, she means it and delivers.”–Jocelyn Delk Adams, television host and award-winning cookbook author of Grandbaby Cakes and Everyday Grand

“Everything’s Good is that cozy classic you’ll keep coming back to–today, tomorrow, forever. Toni Chapman brings you recipes that hit home every time: full of flavor, love, and that extra touch that makes people stop and say, ‘Who made this?’ This book isn’t just for the kitchen–it’s your go-to move when you want to show out and show love. Trust me. You’re gonna want this one on your shelf.”–JJ Johnson, chef and restaurateur

“Toni’s recipes are famous for being drippy, gooey, cheesy, and awe-inducing. The vibrant and beautiful pages of Everything’s Good transport you to her kitchen and allow you to re-create delicious dishes like The Perfect Pollo Guisado, Rum and Cola Wings, and more, making it a must-buy!”–Adrianna Adarme, author of The Year of Cozy and founder of A Cozy Kitchen

About the Author

Toni Chapman is a passionate home cook, recipe developer, and the creator of Toni’s Recipes and The Moody Foody, where she shares bold, comforting dishes made for real life. Her flavor-packed, approachable cooking has landed her on Good Morning America, Live with Kelly and Mark, and CBS Mornings. Inspired by childhood favorites, takeout classics, and family traditions, her recipes are designed to impress, without the stress. Based in Miami, she loves cooking, entertaining, and traveling.

Product Highlights

• Find joy in the kitchen with 100 recipes for nostalgic, flavorful comfort food from the creator of The Moody Foody Toni Chapman is a social media star who shares easy recipes for the homey classics you crave.
• About the Author: Toni Chapman is a passionate home cook, recipe developer, and the creator of Toni’s Recipes and The Moody Foody, where she shares bold, comforting dishes made for real life.
• 256 Pages
• Cooking + Food + Wine, Comfort Food