NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This cookbook has 101 delicious recipes for home chefs of all abilities.My name is Alton Brown, and I wrote this book. It’s my first in a few years because I’ve been a little busy with TV stuff and interwebs stuff and live stage show stuff. Sure, I’ve been cooking, but it’s been mostly to feed myself and people in my immediate vicinity—which is really what a cook is … really what a cook is supposed to do, right? Well, one day I was sitting around trying to organize my recipes, and I realized that I should put them into a personal collection. One thing led to another, and here’s EveryDayCook. There’s still plenty of science and hopefully some humor in here (my agent says that’s my “wheelhouse”), but unlike in my other books, a lot of attention went into the photos, which were all taken on my iPhone (take that, Instagram) and are suitable for framing. As for the recipes, which are arranged by time of day, they’re pretty darned tasty. Highlights include:
• Morning: Buttermilk Lassi, Overnight Coconut Oats, Nitrous Pancakes
• Coffee Break: Cold Brew Coffee, Lacquered Bacon, Seedy Date Bars
• Noon: Smoky the Meat Loaf, Grilled Cheese Grilled Sandwich, “EnchiLasagna” or “Lasagnalada”
• Afternoon: Green Grape Cobbler, Crispy Chickpeas, Savory Greek Yogurt Dip
• Evening: Bad Day Bitter Martini, Mussels-O-Miso, Garam Masalmon Steaks
• Anytime: The General’s Fried Chicken, Roasted Chile Salsa, Peach Punch Pops
• Later: Cider House Fondue, Open Sesame Noodles, Chocapocalypse Cookie
So let’s review: 101 recipes with mouthwatering photos, a plethora of useful insights on methods, tools, and ingredients all written by an “award-winning and influential educator and tastemaker.” That last part is from the PR office. Real people don’t talk like that.
more
re pipes are delicious
Loved this book. Great everyday recipes. Something different from most cookbooks.
Unfortunately, not quite as “everyday” as I would have hoped for, and I am not a beginner cook.
I would rather have had a printed copy than a Kindle copy. I don’t work my Kindle well enough to find recipies when I want them either for a shopping list or cook.
Loved it. Another Alton Brown hit. Informative and hilarious. Plus…original, and inventive recipes; and techniques that work!!!
I like anything Alton Brown writes.
It’s a cookbook, and he is good.
Some good recipes and suggestions. If you love Alton’s personality, it comes through well in this cookbook.
Love Alton Brown.
If you love Alton on TV you will love his book. It is funny. while educational. Just reading the descriptions of the cooking implements that he uses will have you laughing. This is a great book to have in your kitchen. Book is great for new and seasoned cooks.
I was delightfully surprised with the uniqueness and creativity of these recipes. Mr. Brown’s recommendations for pantry and tools are a little extensive for me. I DON;T live to cook, but there were many recipes that intrigued me and I can’t wait to try them.
A great cookbook with photos and easy instructions, in the Alton Brown way.