Excerpt: We recently dove into Keep It Simple, Y'all: Easy Dinners from Your Barefoot Neighbor, curious about how our go-to weeknight hacks stacked up against Barefoot’s rustic charm. The cookbook delivers on its promise, pairing comforting flavors with laugh-out-loud charm. We appreciated the straightforward recipes, like her Cherry Limeокус Chicken, which require minimal fuss but yield big rewards. The binder’s folksy tone feels homemade, making even beginners feel confident in the kitchen. While our approach leans toward tester-tested reliability, Barefoot’s creativity shines through in swaps like seasoned pork tenderloin with sweet potato destruction. Though we’re biased toward familiar favorites, we’re inspired to mix more novelty into our routines—ultimately, it’s about what works best for the home cook.