The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook is HERE!

An instant classic!

Monique's recipes have long been a staple in my kitchen, and her cookbook somehow takes it up even 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

Exceeded my expectations.

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 (or re-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 a success. This book is an instant classic for me in my kitchen!

Alex Snodgrass, NYT Bestselling Author and Creator of The Defined Dish

Delightful,
beautiful,
healthy-ish food.

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, NYT Bestselling Author and Creator of What's Gaby Cooking

Healthy,
delicious home cooking.

The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook is an invitation to make your meals more nutritious, more flavorful, and also... more fun! In addition to 130+ mouthwatering recipes (coffee baked oatmeal! 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

Boldly flavored, anything but boring.

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, too—you’ll want to display it on your coffee table when it’s not in your kitchen!

Kathryn Taylor, author of Love Real Food and Creator of Cookie and Kate

Comfort,
warmth and ease.

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.

An instant classic!

Monique's recipes have long been a staple in my kitchen, and her cookbook somehow takes it up even 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

Exceeded my expectations.

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 (or re-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 a success. This book is an instant classic for me in my kitchen!

Alex Snodgrass, NYT Bestselling Author and Creator of The Defined Dish

Delightful,
beautiful,
healthy-ish food.

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, NYT Bestselling Author and Creator of What's Gaby Cooking

Healthy,
delicious home cooking.

The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook is an invitation to make your meals more nutritious, more flavorful, and also... more fun! In addition to 130+ mouthwatering recipes (coffee baked oatmeal! 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

Boldly flavored, anything but boring.

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, too—you’ll want to display it on your coffee table when it’s not in your kitchen!

Kathryn Taylor, author of Love Real Food and Creator of Cookie and Kate

Comfort,
warmth and ease.

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.

An instant classic!

Monique's recipes have long been a staple in my kitchen, and her cookbook somehow takes it up even 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

the
Ambitious Kitchen
Cookbook

Order now

Created with your version
of balance and nourishment in mind.

You’re invited to discover your own definition of “ambitious” by loading up on nutrient-dense, flavor-packed recipes and joyfully practicing balance and flexibility in the kitchen.

Get a sneak peek

if i’m eating chocolate cake, i’m eating one with cookies and cream espresso cream cheese frosting

Magical Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Roasted Poblano Jalapeño Sauce

Avocado Grape Kale Salad with Peanut-Tahini Dressing

Caramelized Corn Brown Butter Pasta with Feta & Jalapeño

scoop ’em up mini pesto turkey meatballs with herb garlic butter toasts

everyone’s favorite baked chicken tacos (packed with veggies!)

if i’m eating chocolate cake, i’m eating one with cookies and cream espresso cream cheese frosting

Magical Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Roasted Poblano Jalapeño Sauce

Avocado Grape Kale Salad with Peanut-Tahini Dressing

Caramelized Corn Brown Butter Pasta with Feta & Jalapeño

scoop ’em up mini pesto turkey meatballs with herb garlic butter toasts

everyone’s favorite baked chicken tacos (packed with veggies!)

if i’m eating chocolate cake, i’m eating one with cookies and cream espresso cream cheese frosting

Order yours today

An instant classic!

Exceeded my expectations.

Delightful,
beautiful,
healthy-ish food.

Healthy,
delicious home cooking.

Boldly flavored, anything but boring.

Comfort,
warmth and ease.

An instant classic!

Exceeded my expectations.

Delightful,
beautiful,
healthy-ish food.

Healthy,
delicious home cooking.

Boldly flavored, anything but boring.

Comfort,
warmth and ease.

An instant classic!

thank you for your support

the Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook

Order now

Created with your version of balance and nourishment in mind.

You’re invited to discover your own definition of “ambitious” by loading up on nutrient-dense, flavor-packed recipes and joyfully practicing balance and flexibility in the kitchen.

Get a sneak peek

Magical Sweet Potato Black Bean Enchiladas with Creamy Roasted Poblano Jalapeño Sauce

Order yours today

Exceeded my expectations.

thank you for your support

the
Ambitious Kitchen
Cookbook

Created with your version
of balance and nourishment in mind.