
From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen (Snoop
by Snoop Dogg
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LuvemBooks Verdict
Best for
Fans of Snoop Dogg and soul food / American comfort cooking who want a cookbook that doubles as an entertaining read — and anyone seeking a standout, cross-demographic gift.
Worth it if
You want bold-flavored, accessible recipes wrapped in genuine personality, personal storytelling, and hip-hop iconography rather than culinary technique for its own sake.
Skip if
You're looking for a deep-dive culinary reference with advanced technique — or you have no connection to Snoop's cultural footprint and are likely to find the persona-driven framing more ornamental than useful.
What readers & critics say
CraftGossip praises the book as "a full-blown kitchen party with flavor, personality, and an unapologetically fun attitude," noting the recipes are doable and delicious even for inexperienced cooks. RedCarpetCrash concludes it's "a fun addition to your cookbook collection" whether read for kitsch value or genuine cooking inspiration, while Waterstones highlights Buzzfeed's Michelle No calling it a worthy stamp of approval for homemade comfort-food versions of restaurant favourites.
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- Is it worth reading?
- For fans of Snoop Dogg, enthusiasts of soul food and American comfort cooking, or anyone seeking a cookbook that doubles as an entertaining read, From Crook to Cook delivers on exactly what it advertises. Its more than 1.5 million copies sold and #1 New York Times bestseller status reflect genuine, broad-based appeal well beyond dedicated cookbook collectors. The key caveat: readers seeking a deep culinary reference or advanced technique will find the book's emphasis on personality and occasion-driven cooking more limiting than liberating.
- Similar books
- Readers drawn to From Crook to Cook for its personality-forward approach will find a kindred spirit in Appetites: A Cookbook by Anthony Bourdain and Laurie Woolever, which blends strong authorial voice with unfussy home cooking. For the warm, story-rich comfort-food angle, Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines and Marah Stets and The Pioneer Woman Cooks — The Essential Recipes by Ree Drummond both deliver accessible recipes wrapped in personal narrative. Keep It Simple, Y'all by Matthew Bounds offers a similar soul-food-inflected sensibility. Readers who want to push further into fundamental technique after enjoying Snoop's accessible recipes would do well to explore Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat.
- Who should read this?
- From Crook to Cook is best suited to fans of Snoop Dogg, enthusiasts of soul food and American comfort cooking, and readers who want a cookbook that functions as an entertaining read in its own right. It also has documented strength as a gift — its cross-demographic appeal makes it a reliable pick for occasions when the recipient's cooking level is unknown. Those who want a purely instructional cookbook or have no connection to Snoop's cultural world will likely find it less rewarding.
- About Snoop Dogg
- Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr., known professionally as Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, songwriter, and actor.
- Is it a good gift?
- From Crook to Cook has earned a strong reputation as a gift, with reader reviews repeatedly describing it as a standout choice — including specifically for occasions like 'dirty Santa' exchanges. Its combination of accessible recipes, celebrity personality, behind-the-scenes photos, and curated playlists gives it broad appeal across demographics, meaning it tends to land well even when the giver isn't certain of the recipient's cooking level or music taste.
- What makes it unique as a cookbook?
- Beyond the recipes, From Crook to Cook includes behind-the-scenes photos and curated playlists woven into the book's structure — features that frame cooking as a full sensory experience rather than a purely technical exercise. Personal stories about Snoop's life and career add a memoir-adjacent dimension uncommon in standard cookbooks, and his distinctive voice carries through the text in a way that makes the book genuinely entertaining to read independently of whether you're actively cooking.
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Age & Reading Level
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Adult
Reading level
Adult
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Editorial Review
From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen is a #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook from Snoop Dogg, published by Chronicle Books in October 2018, that pairs soul food and everyday recipes with personal stories and behind-the-scenes photos — a combination that has proven irresistible to more than 1.5 million buyers.
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