It chars! It bakes! It roasts! It toasts! Here are fifty-three delicious and ingenious recipes for the cast-iron skillet from the author of Will It Waffle?Savor the simplicity of Toast with Olive Oil and Tomato, because you just can't achieve that perfect oil-toasted crust in a toaster. For Homemade Corn Tortillas, no special equipment required—use the pan to flatten and cook them. (Then serve your tortillas with Single-Skillet ...

"This book is pure culinary fun!" —Gale Gand, pastry chef, author, restaurateur, and TV personalityCooking food on your waffle iron is not just a novelty but an innovation that leads to a great end product, all while giving the cook the bonus pleasure of doing something cool, fun, and vaguely nerdy (or giving a reluctant eater―your child, say―a great reason to dig in).Why waffle?The Ease! Waffled Bacon and E...

Demystifying the revolutionary appliance one function at a time—now updated to include the latest generation of Instant Pots!Cooking in an opaque, sealed container with complicated buttons and lights requires a culinary leap of faith—or an expert guide like Daniel Shumski. In How to Instant Pot, he not only teaches you how to master each of this miracle device’s key functions, but offers more than 100 recipes specially cra...

Perfection—in the bagReady to turn out the best steak of your life by sealing it in a plastic bag and simmering it in a bath of warm water?The technique is called sous vide— it’s how a lot of the pros do it—and now with sous vide devices affordable and available, you can too. Daniel Shumski, the gadget whisperer who demystified the Instant Pot, unlocks the secrets of professional sous vide for home use. He explains step by step the process, timing, precise t...

Cook with confidence every day! Dig into 600 essential recipes to feed you 365 days a year—alongside tons of foundational resources—from the James Beard Award winning team at Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street.This is everyday cooking you actually want to cook every day: Milk Street’s new and comprehensive guide to the modern recipe repertoire, full of fresh flavors and simple yet game-changing techniques.Milk Street 365 is both inspiration and refe...

"Recipes feature easy-to-find ingredients, are accompanied by gorgeous photographs, and include options that will appeal to any palette" ( Publishers Weekly).Farmhouse Weekends is the cookbook for anyone who daydreams of country life. Prepare meals and experiences to enjoy in the easy companionship of family and friends—everything you need to create the perfect farmhouse weekend, no matter where you live, is found within these pages. Each chapter p...

One of the Washington Post's 50 Best Nonfiction Books of 2024The bestselling author of Other Minds shows how we and our ancestors have reinvented our planet.If the history of the Earth were compressed down to a year, our species would arise in the last thirty minutes or so of the final hour. But life itself is not such a late arrival: It has existed on Earth for something like 3.7 billion years—most of our planet’s history...

Enjoy all the flavor of fried favorites with less fat!No one wants to live on just smoothies and salads! Get ready to discover the best tool for weight loss in your kitchen: your air fryer. The Skinny Air Fryer Cookbook brings you more than 75 amazing recipes that make it quick and easy to get big flavor with skinny results. Indulge in traditional fried foods without added fats, thanks to your air fryer and these perfectly designed recipes. Choose from doze...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat—and one of America’s most beloved chefs and teachers—125 meticulously tested, flavor-forward, soul-nourishing recipes that bring joy and a sense of communionA BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE NEW YORKER, BON APPÉTIT, WASHINGTON POST, SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE, LIBRARY JOURNAL, NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARYWith all the generosity of spirit that h...

Make the most of your Dutch oven with classic and creative recipesForget the extra pots and discover all the different dishes you can make with a single Dutch oven. This comprehensive guide covers all the basics, from crucial cleaning tips to tons of mouthwatering recipes.Maximize your Dutch oven with:105 delicious recipes—Discover a versatile collection of simple weeknight dinners, quick breads, and desserts.

Learn how to create your own dream dessert board!From kid-friendly movie night to romantic date night for two, there is a delicious dessert board out there for everyone. Sweet Spreads offers a decadent variety of fifty dessert boards to inspire and impress.This step-by-step guide is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth with simply made recipes for beloved guilty pleasures: chocolate hummus, chocolate cheesecake dip, s’mores snack mix, and so much more! ...

Spice recipes that bring a world of flavor to your table.Embark on a global tour from the South Pacific to the Mediterranean in Cooking with Spices, a cookbook and reference guide to the world's spices. You'll encounter more than 50 spices, indispensable favorites and hidden gems alike. Explore 100 delicious recipes for blends, pastes, rubs, marinades, and sauces—or get inspired to create your own.Cooking with Spices groups spices by regio...