Cook, Eat, Repeat: Ingredients, Recipes, and Stories
“Food, for me, is a constant pleasure: I like to think greedily about it, reflect deeply on it, learn from it; it provides comfort, inspiration, meaning, and beauty…More than just a mantra, ‘cook, eat, repeat’ is the story of my life.”
Cook, Eat, Repeat is a delicious and delightful combination of recipes intertwined with narrative essays about food, all written in Nigella Lawson’s engaging and insightful prose. Whether asking “what is a recipe?” or declaring death to the “guilty pleasure,” Nigella brings her wisdom about food and life to the fore while sharing new recipes that readers will want to return to again and again.
Within these chapters are more than a hundred new recipes for all seasons and tastes from Burnt Onion and Eggplant Dip to Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce; from Beef Cheeks with Port and Chestnuts to Ginger and Beetroot Yogurt Sauce. Those with a sweet tooth will delight in desserts including Rhubarb and Custard Trifle; Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake; and Cherry and Almond Crumble.
“The recipes I write come from my life, my home,” says Nigella, and in Cook, Eat, Repeat she reveals the rhythms and rituals of her kitchen through recipes that make the most of her favorite ingredients, with inspiration for family dinners, vegan feasts, and solo suppers, as well as new ideas for cooking during the holidays.
Cook, Eat, Repeat: Ingredients, Recipes, and Stories by Nigella Lawson is a delightful culinary journey that explores the art of cooking and eating with passion and mindfulness. Through personal anecdotes, evocative descriptions, and a treasure trove of recipes, Nigella invites readers to immerse themselves in the joys of preparing and savoring delicious meals.
This book is not merely a collection of recipes; it's an invitation to embark on a sensory adventure where cooking becomes a form of self-expression and nourishment for both body and soul. Nigella's writing style is warm, engaging, and deeply personal, as she shares her own experiences and inspirations behind each recipe.
From the comfort of classic dishes like roast chicken and mashed potatoes to more adventurous creations like Japanese okonomiyaki pancakes and Moroccan tagines, Cook, Eat, Repeat offers a diverse range of recipes that cater to various tastes and skill levels. Nigella's clear instructions and helpful tips make even the most complex recipes approachable, empowering home cooks to create restaurant-quality meals in their own kitchens.
Beyond the recipes, this book is a celebration of the entire culinary experience. Nigella delves into the history and cultural significance of ingredients, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the foods they consume. She also explores the emotional and social aspects of cooking and eating, highlighting the joy of sharing meals with loved ones and the therapeutic nature of cooking as a mindful practice.
With its stunning photography, evocative prose, and wealth of culinary wisdom, Cook, Eat, Repeat is a must-have for food lovers and home cooks alike. It's a book that will inspire readers to embrace cooking as a creative outlet, to savor the simple pleasures of a well-prepared meal, and to appreciate the profound connection between food, culture, and personal well-being.
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