“As someone who has followed the Ambitious Kitchen blog for a long time, I have been craving a book by Monique for years. Quite frankly, she’s exceeded my expectations in her debut book. The recipes are bold yet approachable and are sure to ignite your culinary passion. From comforting family favorites like her Weeknight Chicken Picadillo to adventurous twists like her Chipotle Gouda Pumpkin Turkey Enchiladas, Monique effortlessly combines creativity with approachability, ensuring each dish is a success. This book is an instant classic for me!”—Alex Snodgrass, New York Times bestselling author and creator of The Defined Dish

“To say I’m excited for the world to see Monique’s first cookbook is an understatement! Monique’s zest for feeding herself and her family nourishing, colorful, and delicious meals shines through on every single page. From the Comforting Portobello, Poblano & Pepper Jack Cheese Enchilada Skillet to the Mini Pesto Turkey Meatballs, these are recipes that you can incorporate into your everyday life! Nothing is overly complicated or fussy, just delightful, beautiful, healthy-ish food! It’s exactly how I want to eat every single day!”—Gaby Dalkin, New York Times bestselling author and creator of What’s Gaby Cooking

“The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook is an invitation to make your meals more nutritious, more flavorful, and . . . more fun! In addition to 125 mouthwatering recipes (Coffee Lover’s Baked Oatmeal! Caramelized Corn Brown Butter Pasta!), Monique shares tips (like how to freeze anything) and substitutions to help you fit healthy, delicious home cooking into your everyday life.”—Jeanine Donofrio, author of Love & Lemons Simple Feel Good Food

“Monique’s enthusiasm for cooking will inspire you to cook through this whole book! Her recipes are boldly flavored and prove that healthy food can be anything but boring. There’s plenty for everyone in The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook, and I’m particularly excited about the vegetarian mains chapter. Every recipe features a vibrant photo, and the book is beautifully designed,—you’ll want to display it on your coffee table when it’s not in your kitchen!”—Kathryne Taylor, author of Love Real Food and creator of Cookie and Kate

“Monique’s heart and soul shines through these pages and jumps out in the form of easy weeknight meals, cookies for your family, and smoothies for busy mornings (just to name a few). Monique shows us that ambitious food isn’t about unnecessarily complicated food; instead it’s about food that brings comfort, warmth, and ease.”—Adrianna Adarme, creator of A Cozy Kitchen and author of The Year of Cozy

“Monique’s recipes have long been a staple in my kitchen, and her cookbook somehow takes it to another level. These are the types of recipes that will get you excited about cooking—novel, flavor-packed, nutrient-forward, and easy enough to fit into our busy lives. An instant classic!”—Liz Moody, author of 100 Ways to Change Your Life and host of The Liz Moody Podcast