One Plate at a Time by Demi Lovato

ONE PLATE AT A TIME by Demi Lovato is subtitled “Recipes for Finding Freedom with Food” and, in addition to 80 recipes, contains comments and recommended reading related to the prolific singer’s struggles with bulimia and “disordered eating habits.” The recipes are grouped by fives (e.g., Perfect Pastas, Winner-Winner Chicken Dinners, and 15-Minute Dinners) then linked to a category like Dinners (or Midday Meals or Something Sweet or Rise and Shine!). Not every recipe has a picture, but most do, and the ones that are there are colorful and appealing, plus many others feature Demi Lovato. The recipes contain common ingredients and relatively simple instructions, although there is no nutrition information. I am looking forward to experimenting with some like Sesame Noodles, Curried Chicken Salad, or Cheesy Mac. Library Journal describes ONE PLATE AT A TIME this way: “Although many of these dishes are familiar, this inspiring cookbook is a definite buy and deserves a spot on any bookshelf, both for the recipes and Lovato's inspiring story.”