An Afternoon with Your Barefoot Neighbor Matthew Bounds

Tired of complicated? Matthew Bounds of Your Barefoot Neighbor is coming to Mobile to help you keep it simple! Join us for "An Afternoon with Your Barefoot Neighbor Matthew Bounds" at The Haunted Book Shop on December 15, 2024, 3-5pm. This special event features cookbook author and social media creator, Matthew Bounds, discussing his new book "Keep It Simple, Y'all" with local author & foodie influencer Amanda Gibson. With these two on board, the conversation is guaranteed to be hilarious.

In "Keep It Simple, Y'all", Bounds shares sixty of his most popular dishes, each designed for ease and efficiency without sacrificing flavor or quality. From comforting slow-cooked meals like Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff to quick sheet pan dinners such as Shrimp and Veggie Stir Fry or Cajun Ranch Chicken Breasts, these recipes cater to a range of skill levels and provide a flexible template, encouraging readers to swap in what they have on hand and make the recipes their own.

With his laid-back approach to cooking, Bounds is well-established as the go-to source for delicious, no-fuss meals. His dedication to demystifying the world of home cooking has earned him a loyal following, and this book serves as a testament to his philosophy that preparing and enjoying good food should be simple and stress-free.

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from Matthew Bounds firsthand, when he joins author and foodie Amanda Gibson in conversation inside our shop. Hold the stress and pass the simplicity, please. I'll take seconds!

About KEEP IT SIMPLE, Y'ALL!

Social media creator Matthew Bounds is beloved for his simple and satisfying recipes that help you get dinner on the table with minimal fuss. Whether you’re new to cooking or simply looking for efficient and delicious meals, Keep It Simple, Y’all is packed with recipes that will fit seamlessly into your busy lifestyle. With easy-to-follow instructions and budget-friendly ingredients, Matthew’s laid-back approach to cooking takes the intimidation out of making delicious, home-cooked meals.

In Keep It Simple, Y'all, you’ll find sixty dishes that come together effortlessly but deliver undeniably delicious results. Imagine coming home to a savory, slow-cooked meal like Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff or Chicken Tortilla Soup that’s been simmering all day, throwing together flavorful sheet pan dinners with minimal cleanup like Shrimp and Veggie Stir Fry or Cajun Ranch Chicken Breasts, or using rotisserie chicken to whip up a Goat Cheese Pesto Pasta or French Onion Chicken Casserole. The recipes here are flexible and beginner-friendly, relying mostly on pantry ingredients, and Matthew includes tips that encourage you to make the recipes your own—leave out the ingredients you don’t like and swap in what you have on hand. With Your Barefoot Neighbor to the rescue, you’ll find yourself creating wholesome, homemade meals the whole family will enjoy.

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