The Cook-a-Palooza Experience Cookbook wraps weeknight & weekend recipes with time-saving hints, and music inspiration, to make cooking its own reward!
experience cooking through music
For many of us, music has a way to keep us energized, restore calmness, and even be a welcome companion when we cook.
A good tune can whip us into action to prepare a delicious weeknight meal or spark the creative juices to take an existing recipe in a whole new direction.
You and I may not have the exact same tastes in music…
But I hope the music suggestions (and the stories behind the songs) move you to prepare these flavor-packed recipes inside The Cook-a-Palooza Experience – while humming, singing, and maybe even dancing to your favorite tunes!
what’s inside the book













*Not all recipes include a photo*
the winning recipe
While I was writing this cookbook, I entered one of the recipes in a local recipe contest. To my surprise – the recipe took top prize!

what people are saying
Brent’s used everyday ingredients in creative ways I wouldn’t have expected. This is one cookbook I want to see on my shelf. – Chef Michael Olson
I just made you Apple-Curry Chicken and it’s fantabulous! – Terri W.
Just wanted you to know that the Strawberry-Mandarin Orange Salad received rave reviews from our guests – Lesley N.
My friend ordered your cookbook for me and I absolutely love it! – Kelly S.