We Fancy is a nicely curated culinary style guide with recipes by Jerrelle Guy. Released 10th Feb 2026 by Simon & Schuster on their Simon Element imprint, it's 304 pages and is available in hardcover and ebook formats.
Everyday dishes with stylish, often simple, twists which elevate them beyond the ordinary. There's a very playful, fun vibe with lots of whimsy and, yes, style. The author manages to give the extra oomph without being fussy or sacrificing taste for looks.
The recipes are arranged thematically: drinks, dinner snacks, fast'n'fancy, quick to prep, jazzy rice, elegant sides, inner-child pleasers, solo meals, lavish leftovers, breakfast for dinner, weeknight desserts, toppings, sauces, sprinkles & crunchies, and flavor bombs.
Recipes are flagged/coded for dietary info such as dairy free, nut free, refined sugar free, etc. Nutritional information is not included. Each recipe includes a header with a short description of the recipe and approximate servings. Extra tips or recipe alternatives are listed in the recipes. The recipes themselves are fairly straightforward and are made for the most part with easily sourced ingredients. Ingredient measurements are written in imperial (American) units.
The author/publisher have also included (in the release copy) resources, references, and index as well as bookclub/discussion topics (which is super cool)
The recipes as pictured are attractive and appetizing, professionally styled and in color.
Four and a half stars, it would be an excellent choice for public library acquisition or home use.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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