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Book Slow Fires

    Book Details:
  • Author : Justin Smillie
  • Publisher : Clarkson Potter
  • Release : 2015-11-03
  • ISBN : 0804186243
  • Pages : 322 pages

Download or read book Slow Fires written by Justin Smillie and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2015-11-03 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The celebrated chef of Upland explores the fundamental techniques of braising, roasting, and grilling--and shows you how to see them in new ways, to learn the rules to break them. The chapters begin with thorough lessons on these basic methods. From there, the recipes evolve to feature variations on the techniques, altering ratios of moisture, intensities of heat, reversing expected processes. Sometimes the techniques are surprising, like braising chicken leggs in the juices created by overcrowding a pan of peppers. And sometimes the results are unbelievable, like tender peppercorn-crusted short ribs, made by first steaming the ribs before searing them to a spicy crisp. This is a book about delighting in the details, about cooking by hand, about learning to see and smell and touch like a modern master. It's a book you will keep, read, learn, and cook from for years to come.

Book Roasts  Braises and Grills

Download or read book Roasts Braises and Grills written by Linda Fraser and published by Hermes House. This book was released on 1999-04-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CLASSIC DISHES NEVER SEEM TO GO OUT OF FASHION. This enticing, colorful book contains a selection of the all-time favorites from around the world and includes popular dishes, such as Chili con Carne, Pepperoni Pizza, Baked Lasagne, Hungarian Beef Goulash, Coq au Vin, and Moussaka; alongside more unusual dishes, such as Meatballs with Porcini and Parmesan, Lamb Tagine, and Chicken, Bacon and Walnut Terrine. The recipe section is divided into five chapters and includes recipes for every occasion from family meals to special meals, and from impromptu suppers to fabulous festive feasts. There are soups, salads and appetizers; casseroles; grilled and sauteed dishes; roasts and potroasts; and pizzas, pastas and pies. Each recipe is clearly presented in an illustrated step-by-step format. The easy-to-follow instructions, a glorious picture of every finished dish, and helpful cook's tips throughout will ensure successful results every time. An informative introduction includes everything you need to know about meat -- facts about different types of meat and poultry, advice on how to store it safely, information about flavorings and seasonings, and a useful guide to equipment. A techniques section follows with a straightforward guide to essential preparation and cooking methods for different types of meat and poultry. Roasts, Braises and Grills is an invaluable one-stop cookbook, full of practical advice and inspirational recipes for every meal and every occasion.

Book All About Braising  The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking

Download or read book All About Braising The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking written by Molly Stevens and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2004-10-17 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the James Beard Foundation Book Award From the perfect pot roast to the fragrant complexity of braised endive, there's no food more satisfying than a well-braised dish. The art of braising comes down to us from the earliest days of cooking, when ingredients were enclosed in a heavy pot and buried in the hot embers of a dying fire until tender and bathed in a deliciously concentrated sauce. Today, braising remains as popular and as uncomplicated as ever. Molly Stevens's All About Braising is a comprehensive guide to this versatile way of cooking, written to instruct a cook at any level. Everything you need to know is here, including: • a thorough explanation of the principles of good braising with helpful advice on the best cuts of meat, the right choice of fish and vegetables, and the right pots • 125 reliable, easy-to-follow recipes for meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables, ranging from quick-braised weeknight dishes to slow-cooked weekend braises • planning tips to highlight the fact that braised foods taste just as good, if not even better, as leftovers • a variety of enlightened wine suggestions for any size pocketbook with each recipe.

Book Our Best Bites

Download or read book Our Best Bites written by Sara Smith Wells and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes plastic insert with equivalent measurements and metric conversions.

Book Outdoor Cooking   Meat and Poultry Grilling  Roasting and Braising Tips and Techniques

Download or read book Outdoor Cooking Meat and Poultry Grilling Roasting and Braising Tips and Techniques written by Dueep J. Singh and published by Mendon Cottage Books. This book was released on 2015-02-09 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outdoor Cooking - Meat and Poultry Grilling, Roasting and Braising Tips and Techniques Table of Contents Introduction Wooden Chips for Smoking How to Build Up a Charcoal Fire How to Grill a Steak Making the Perfect Marinade Sauce Béarnaise Hollandaise Sauce Grilling Other Items of Food Sausages Good – for – Grilling Vegetables Koftas Potatoes Pork Spare Ribs Charcoal grilled Liver Charcoal Grilled Kidneys Grilled Lamb Horseradish and Applesauce Steak with Pepper Hungarian Steak with Paprika Appendix Rice Pilaf Conclusion Author Bio- Introduction A person who enjoys good food and go is on the lookout for new techniques which are going to impart flavor to juicy roasts, – especially that of meat – is definitely going to be interested to know all about grilling, roasting, and braising tips and techniques followed throughout the world. Some of them are traditional, some of them are comparatively modern or we can say 21st century innovations. For example, the traditional charcoal heating vessel in Japan called a Hibachi is now often used to grill or barbecue pieces of meat. In the same manner, barbecues, which were once done on an open fire, are now done under an electric grill. An outdoor grill is going to keep us out of the kitchen and also it satisfies some savage atavistic instinct in us which makes us crave juicy steaks, barbecued pieces of meat, roasted and grilled and charcoal burned medium rare or over cooked bite sized pieces of steak ever so often. It is the time of the hibachi and the barbecue. So if you have already heard all the unwanted advice given to you by diehard cooks, especially on matters of charcoal fires and wooden chips, here is some more advice, based on experience and time-tested cooking techniques done outdoors.

Book Outdoor Cooking   Meat and Poultry Grilling  Roasting and Braising Tips and Techniques

Download or read book Outdoor Cooking Meat and Poultry Grilling Roasting and Braising Tips and Techniques written by Dueep J. Singh and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outdoor Cooking – Meat and Poultry Grilling, Roasting and Braising Tips and Techniques Table of Contents Introduction Wooden Chips for Smoking How to Build up a Charcoal Fire How to Grill a Steak Making the Perfect Marinade Sauce Béarnaise Hollandaise Sauce Grilling Other Items of Food Sausages Good – for – Grilling Vegetables Koftas Potatoes Pork Spare Ribs Charcoal grilled Liver Charcoal Grilled Kidneys Grilled Lamb Horseradish and Applesauce Steak with Pepper Hungarian Steak with Paprika Appendix Rice Pilaf Conclusion Conclusion Author Bio- Introduction A person who enjoys good food and is on the lookout for new techniques to impart flavor to juicy roasts, – especially that of meat – is definitely going to be interested to know all about grilling, roasting, and braising tips and techniques followed throughout the world. Some of them are traditional and some of them are comparatively modern or we can say 21st century innovations. For example, the traditional charcoal heating vessel in Japan called a Hibachi is now often used to grill or barbecue pieces of meat. In the same manner, barbecues, which were once done on an open fire, are now done under an electric grill. An outdoor grill is going to keep us out of the kitchen and it also satisfies some savage atavistic instinct in us which makes us crave; juicy steaks, barbecued pieces of meat, roasted and grilled and charcoal burned medium rare or over cooked bite sized pieces of steak ever so often. It is the time of the hibachi and the barbecue. So, if you have already heard all the unwanted advice given to you by die-hard cooks, especially on matters of charcoal fires and wooden chips, here is some more advice, based on experience and time-tested cooking techniques done outdoors.

Book Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking

Download or read book Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking written by Marcella Hazan and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2011-07-20 with total page 737 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful new edition of one of the most beloved cookbooks of all time, from “the Queen of Italian Cooking” (Chicago Tribune). A timeless collection of classic Italian recipes—from Basil Bruschetta to the only tomato sauce you’ll ever need (the secret ingredient: butter)—beautifully illustrated and featuring new forewords by Lidia Bastianich and Victor Hazan “If this were the only cookbook you owned, neither you nor those you cooked for would ever get bored.” —Nigella Lawson Marcella Hazan introduced Americans to a whole new world of Italian food. In this, her magnum opus, she gives us a manual for cooks of every level of expertise—from beginners to accomplished professionals. In these pages, home cooks will discover: • Minestrone alla Romagnola • Tortelli Stuffed with Parsley and Ricotta • Risotto with Clams • Squid and Potatoes, Genoa Style • Chicken Cacciatora • Ossobuco in Bianco • Meatballs and Tomatoes • Artichoke Torta • Crisp-Fried Zucchini blossoms • Sunchoke and Spinach Salad • Chestnuts Boiled in Red Wine, Romagna Style • Polenta Shortcake with Raisins, Dried Figs, and Pine Nuts • Zabaglione • And much more This is the go-to Italian cookbook for students, newlyweds, and master chefs, alike. Beautifully illustrated with line drawings throughout, Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking brings together nearly five hundred of the most delicious recipes from the Italian repertoire in one indispensable volume. As the generations of readers who have turned to it over the years know (and as their spattered and worn copies can attest), there is no more passionate and inspiring guide to the cuisine of Italy.

Book American Heart Association Grill It  Braise It  Broil It

Download or read book American Heart Association Grill It Braise It Broil It written by American Heart Association and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master 12 easy cooking techniques to make 175 heart-healthy recipes for any night, including: slow cooking, grilling, baking, microwaving, blending, stir-frying, steaming, roasting, broiling, poaching, braising, and stewing Whether you’re craving bright, summery flavors or a rich meal for a cozy night; you have just minutes to cook or a bit of extra time to add some TLC to your dish; or you want new ideas for your beloved slow cooker or a chance to try out that wok, the American Heart Association Grill It, Braise It, Broil It is the cookbook for you! A primer on each technique helps you make the most of your oven, stovetop, and favorite appliances, while the 175 recipes expand your repertoire of go-to meals with tons of delicious variety. Try: Slow Cooking: Madeira Flank Steak • Chicken Cacciatore with Pasta Microwaving: Black Bean Chili • Risotto with Edamame Blending: Minted Pea Soup with Yogurt Swirl • Peanut Butter and Banana “Ice Cream” Grilling: Mediterranean Tuna Kebabs • Honey-Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Stir-Frying: Taco Time Pork • Warm Cinnamon-Raisin Apples Braising: Shrimp and Grits with Greens • Pomegranate Pears Stewing: Meatless Cassoulet • Chicken in Tomato-Wine Sauce Steaming: Thai-Style Chicken Potstickers • Peruvian Quinoa Salad Poaching: Cheesy Open-Face Egg Sandwiches • Cod in Green Curry Broth Broiling: Sweet and Tangy Scallops • Sirloin Steak with Creamy Horseradish Sauce Roasting: Asparagus with Dijon Vinaigrette • Honeyed Strawberries with Almonds Baking: Pork Tenderloin Stuffed with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes • Easy Peach Crisp

Book The Defined Dish

    Book Details:
  • Author : Alex Snodgrass
  • Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
  • Release : 2019
  • ISBN : 0358004411
  • Pages : 311 pages

Download or read book The Defined Dish written by Alex Snodgrass and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2019 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gluten-free, dairy-free, and grain-free recipes that sound and look way too delicious to be healthy from The Defined Dish blog, fully endorsed by Whole30.

Book Ruhlman s How to Roast

    Book Details:
  • Author : Michael Ruhlman
  • Publisher : Little, Brown
  • Release : 2014-10-21
  • ISBN : 0316254118
  • Pages : 209 pages

Download or read book Ruhlman s How to Roast written by Michael Ruhlman and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this first in a new series of books focusing on cooking methods, an award-winning cookbook author, food writer, and online culinary expert explores one of the most fundamental cooking techniques: roasting. Humankind has been roasting for millennia. The term originally referred to cooking over an open fire, usually on some kind of spit, and has evolved to describe cooking of meat or vegetables or even fruit in an oven, a "dry heat" (and usually high-heat) method of making things irresistibly appetizing. Michael Ruhlman has developed a reputation for providing lucid, no-nonsense cooking advice as sharp as a good chef's knife. "Of all our cooking terms," Ruhlman writes, "sautéed, grilled, poached, broiled -- I believe roasted is the most evocative adjective we can attach to our food, conjuring as it does ideas of deep rich flavors and delicious browning." Ruhlman's How to Roast combines practical advice -- what tools you need, staple ingredients to have on hand, how to get the most out of your oven -- with 20 original and mouthwatering recipes, chosen to showcase a wide range of roasting methods and results, from "The Icon" (roast chicken), to Monkfish Roasted with Tomatoes and Basil, to Roasted Peaches with Mint Créme Fraiche. Dozens of color photographs offer step-by-step illustration as well as finished-dish showpieces.

Book The Art of Beef Cutting

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kari Underly
  • Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
  • Release : 2011-08-16
  • ISBN : 1118029577
  • Pages : 244 pages

Download or read book The Art of Beef Cutting written by Kari Underly and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-08-16 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate guide to beef fundamentals and master cutting techniques An ideal training tool that’s perfect for use in grocery stores, restaurants, foodservice companies, and culinary schools, as well as by serious home butchers, The Art of Beef Cutting provides clear, up-to-date information on the latest meat cuts and cutting techniques. Written by Kari Underly, a leading expert in meat education, this comprehensive guide covers all the fundamentals of butchery and includes helpful full-color photos of every cut, information on international beef cuts and cooking styles, tips on merchandising and cutting for profit, and expert advice on the best beef-cutting tools. • This is the only book on the market to include step-by-step cutting techniques and beef fundamentals along with information on all the beef cuts from each primal • Includes charts of NAMP/IMPS numbers, URMIS UPC codes, Latin muscle names, and cooking tips for each cut for easy reference • The author is an expert meat cutter who has developed some of the newest meat cuts for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and created their current retail beef cut charts The Art of Beef Cutting is the perfect reference and training manual for anyone who wants to master the basic techniques of beef fabrication.

Book Nothing Fancy

    Book Details:
  • Author : Alison Roman
  • Publisher : Clarkson Potter
  • Release : 2019-10-22
  • ISBN : 0451497015
  • Pages : 322 pages

Download or read book Nothing Fancy written by Alison Roman and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2019-10-22 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The social media star, New York Times columnist, and author of Dining In helps you nail dinner with unfussy food and the permission to be imperfect. “Enemy of the mild, champion of the bold, Ms. Roman offers recipes in Nothing Fancy that are crunchy, cheesy, tangy, citrusy, fishy, smoky and spicy.”—Julia Moskin, The New York Times IACP AWARD FINALIST • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • The New Yorker • NPR • The Washington Post • San Francisco Chronicle • BuzzFeed • The Guardian • Food Network An unexpected weeknight meal with a neighbor or a weekend dinner party with fifteen of your closest friends—either way and everywhere in between, having people over is supposed to be fun, not stressful. This abundant collection of all-new recipes—heavy on the easy-to-execute vegetables and versatile grains, paying lots of close attention to crunchy, salty snacks, and with love for all the meats—is for gatherings big and small, any day of the week. Alison Roman will give you the food your people want (think DIY martini bar, platters of tomatoes, pots of coconut-braised chicken and chickpeas, pans of lemony turmeric tea cake) plus the tips, sass, and confidence to pull it all off. With Nothing Fancy, any night of the week is worth celebrating. Praise for Nothing Fancy “[Nothing Fancy] is full of the sort of recipes that sound so good, one contemplates switching off any and all phones, calling in sick, and cooking through the bulk of them.”—Food52 “[Nothing Fancy] exemplifies that classic Roman approach to cooking: well-known ingredients rearranged in interesting and compelling ways for young home cooks who want food that looks (and photographs) as good as it tastes.”—Grub Street

Book The Cook s Illustrated Meat Book

Download or read book The Cook s Illustrated Meat Book written by Cook's Illustrated and published by America's Test Kitchen. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 2487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eminently practical and truly trustworthy, The Cook’s Illustrated Meat Book is the only resource you’ll need for great results every time you cook meat. Whether you have burgers, steak, ribs, or roast chicken on the menu shopping for and cooking meat can be confusing, and mistakes can be costly. After 20-plus years of purchasing and cooking beef, pork, lamb, veal, chicken, and turkey, the editors of Cook’s Illustrated understand that preparing meat doesn’t start at the stove it starts at the store. The Cook’s Illustrated Meat Book begins with a 27-page master class in meat cookery, which covers shopping (what’s the difference between natural and organic labels?), storing (just how long should you really refrigerate meat and does the duration vary if the meat is cooked or raw?), and seasoning meat (marinating, salting, and brining). Matching cut to cooking method is another key to success, so our guide includes fully illustrated pages devoted to all of the major cooking methods: sautéing, pan-searing, pan-roasting, roasting, grilling, barbecuing, and more. We identify the best cuts for these methods and explain point by point how and why you should follow our steps and what may happen if you don’t. 425 Bulletproof and rigorously tested recipes for beef, pork, lamb, veal, and poultry provide plenty of options for everyday meals and special occasion dinners and you’ll learn new and better ways to cook favorites such as Pan-Seared Thick-Cut Steak, Juicy Pub-Style Burgers, Weeknight Roast Chicken, Barbecued Pulled Pork, and more. The Cook’s Illustrated Meat Book also includes equipment recommendations (what should you look for in a good roasting pan and is it worth spending extra bucks on a pricey nonstick skillet?). In addition, hundreds of step-by-step illustrations guide you through our core techniques so whether you’re slicing a chicken breast into cutlets or getting ready to carve prime rib the Cook’s Illustrated Meat Book covers all the bases

Book Cooking with the Muse

Download or read book Cooking with the Muse written by Myra Kornfeld and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A cookbook and poetry anthology with 150 nutritious international recipes and a wide survey of classic and contemporary poetry about food and ingredients, along with literary essays, playful culinary and historical notes, explanatory drawings, and photographs."--Provided by publisher.

Book The Food Lab  Better Home Cooking Through Science

Download or read book The Food Lab Better Home Cooking Through Science written by J. Kenji López-Alt and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2015-09-21 with total page 1645 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A New York Times Bestseller Winner of the James Beard Award for General Cooking and the IACP Cookbook of the Year Award "The one book you must have, no matter what you’re planning to cook or where your skill level falls."—New York Times Book Review Ever wondered how to pan-fry a steak with a charred crust and an interior that's perfectly medium-rare from edge to edge when you cut into it? How to make homemade mac 'n' cheese that is as satisfyingly gooey and velvety-smooth as the blue box stuff, but far tastier? How to roast a succulent, moist turkey (forget about brining!)—and use a foolproof method that works every time? As Serious Eats's culinary nerd-in-residence, J. Kenji López-Alt has pondered all these questions and more. In The Food Lab, Kenji focuses on the science behind beloved American dishes, delving into the interactions between heat, energy, and molecules that create great food. Kenji shows that often, conventional methods don’t work that well, and home cooks can achieve far better results using new—but simple—techniques. In hundreds of easy-to-make recipes with over 1,000 full-color images, you will find out how to make foolproof Hollandaise sauce in just two minutes, how to transform one simple tomato sauce into a half dozen dishes, how to make the crispiest, creamiest potato casserole ever conceived, and much more.

Book Seven Fires

    Book Details:
  • Author : Francis Mallmann
  • Publisher : Artisan
  • Release : 2009-06-02
  • ISBN : 1579656498
  • Pages : 289 pages

Download or read book Seven Fires written by Francis Mallmann and published by Artisan. This book was released on 2009-06-02 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Beard Award Winner A trailblazing chef reinvents the art of cooking over fire. Gloriously inspired recipes push the boundaries of live-fired cuisine in this primal yet sophisticated cookbook introducing the incendiary dishes of South America's biggest culinary star. Chef Francis Mallmann—born in Patagonia and trained in France's top restaurants—abandoned the fussy fine dining scene for the more elemental experience of cooking with fire. But his fans followed, including the world's top food journalists and celebrities, such as Francis Ford Coppola, Madonna, and Ralph Lauren, traveling to Argentina and Uruguay to experience the dashing chef's astonishing—and delicious—wood-fired feats. The seven fires of the title refer to a series of grilling techniques that have been singularly adapted for the home cook. So you can cook Signature Mallmann dishes—like Whole Boneless Ribeye with Chimichuri; Salt-Crusted Striped Bass; Whole Roasted Andean Pumpkin with Mint and Goat Cheese Salad; and desserts such as Dulce de Leche Pancakes—indoors or out in any season. Evocative photographs showcase both the recipes and the exquisite beauty of Mallmann's home turf in Patagonia, Buenos Aires, and rural Uruguay. Seven Fires is a must for any griller ready to explore food's next frontier.

Book Prune

    Book Details:
  • Author : Gabrielle Hamilton
  • Publisher : Random House
  • Release : 2014-11-04
  • ISBN : 0812994108
  • Pages : 619 pages

Download or read book Prune written by Gabrielle Hamilton and published by Random House. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 619 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Gabrielle Hamilton, bestselling author of Blood, Bones & Butter, comes her eagerly anticipated cookbook debut filled with signature recipes from her celebrated New York City restaurant Prune. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PUBLISHERS WEEKLY NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE SEASON BY Time • O: The Oprah Magazine • Bon Appétit • Eater A self-trained cook turned James Beard Award–winning chef, Gabrielle Hamilton opened Prune on New York’s Lower East Side fifteen years ago to great acclaim and lines down the block, both of which continue today. A deeply personal and gracious restaurant, in both menu and philosophy, Prune uses the elements of home cooking and elevates them in unexpected ways. The result is delicious food that satisfies on many levels. Highly original in concept, execution, look, and feel, the Prune cookbook is an inspired replica of the restaurant’s kitchen binders. It is written to Gabrielle’s cooks in her distinctive voice, with as much instruction, encouragement, information, and scolding as you would find if you actually came to work at Prune as a line cook. The recipes have been tried, tasted, and tested dozens if not hundreds of times. Intended for the home cook as well as the kitchen professional, the instructions offer a range of signals for cooks—a head’s up on when you have gone too far, things to watch out for that could trip you up, suggestions on how to traverse certain uncomfortable parts of the journey to ultimately help get you to the final destination, an amazing dish. Complete with more than with more than 250 recipes and 250 color photographs, home cooks will find Prune’s most requested recipes—Grilled Head-on Shrimp with Anchovy Butter, Bread Heels and Pan Drippings Salad, Tongue and Octopus with Salsa Verde and Mimosa’d Egg, Roasted Capon on Garlic Crouton, Prune’s famous Bloody Mary (and all 10 variations). Plus, among other items, a chapter entitled “Garbage”—smart ways to repurpose foods that might have hit the garbage or stockpot in other restaurant kitchens but are turned into appetizing bites and notions at Prune. Featured here are the recipes, approach, philosophy, evolution, and nuances that make them distinctively Prune’s. Unconventional and honest, in both tone and content, this book is a welcome expression of the cookbook as we know it. Praise for Prune “Fresh, fascinating . . . entirely pleasurable . . . Since 1999, when the chef Gabrielle Hamilton put Triscuits and canned sardines on the first menu of her East Village bistro, Prune, she has nonchalantly broken countless rules of the food world. The rule that a successful restaurant must breed an empire. The rule that chefs who happen to be women should unconditionally support one another. The rule that great chefs don’t make great writers (with her memoir, Blood, Bones & Butter). And now, the rule that restaurant food has to be simplified and prettied up for home cooks in order to produce a useful, irresistible cookbook. . . . [Prune] is the closest thing to the bulging loose-leaf binder, stuck in a corner of almost every restaurant kitchen, ever to be printed and bound between cloth covers. (These happen to be a beautiful deep, dark magenta.)”—The New York Times “One of the most brilliantly minimalist cookbooks in recent memory . . . at once conveys the thrill of restaurant cooking and the wisdom of the author, while making for a charged reading experience.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)