1 / 7Scratch That: Embrace the Mess, Cook to Impress — Alix Traeger Cookbook
Embrace Mess Impress: Scratch That is Alix Traeger’s cookbook of more than 100 recipes, with a focus on learning through kitchen mishaps. It combines familiar sections such as breakfast, dips, snacks and sweets with a practical tip for avoiding or fixing a common cooking error in each recipe.
At a glance
- More than 100 recipes, according to the listing.
- Recipes are arranged in familiar categories including breakfast, dips, snacks, appetizers and sweets.
- Each recipe includes a tip intended to help prevent or fix a common cooking mistake.
- Featured dishes include banana pudding banana bread, scallion-stuffed flatbread, potato chip onion rings and chicken shawarma.
Reference price: $46.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The per-recipe cooking tips are a useful fit for newer cooks who want advice on common mistakes, not just instructions.
- A range of meal and snack categories gives the book uses beyond desserts or a single cuisine.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Union Square & Co. |
|---|---|
| Publication date | April 22 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1454952849 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1454952848 |
| Weight listed | 1.13 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20.32 x 2.54 x 25.4 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Beginner and casual home cooks who appreciate practical troubleshooting alongside recipes.
- Readers looking for a humorous, approachable cookbook with recipes across several familiar categories.
Less suited to
- Buyers seeking a cookbook focused on a specific diet or cuisine. The supplied listing does not establish one.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights recipes described as easy to follow and enjoyable, with the content also characterized as inspiring and entertaining. That response is relevant to buyers wanting a friendly, accessible recipe book, while the available feedback does not establish that every recipe suits every cook or preference. Aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, but a smaller share are lower, so the overall picture is positive rather than unanimous.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the recipes as easy to follow.
- Customers characterize the content as inspiring and entertaining.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes are in Scratch That?
The listing says the book contains more than 100 recipes.
Does the book offer help with cooking mistakes?
The listing says every recipe includes a tip from Alix Traeger intended to help avoid or fix a common kitchen error.
What kinds of recipes are included?
The listed categories include breakfast, dips, snacks, appetizers and sweets, with examples such as chicken shawarma and banana bread.
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