Cook Like a Champ
Food52 Genius Recipes is part cookbook, part kitchen helper. The recipes themselves are nothing to write home about, at least at first glance. Things like roast chicken, coconut macaroons, and fried eggs are all recipes home cooks have made a million times. So many times, in fact, that I almost never look at a recipe. Where Food52 differs is in the tips it provides. Instead of just fying an egg, make a vinegar reduction to enhance the flavor. Instead of using butter on your grilled cheese, coat it with a layer of mayo to keep it from burning. These tips have proven themselves to be true, no matter which recipe I tried or what section of the book I was in. When Food52 Genius Recipes first arrived, I immediately dropped what I was doing and proceeded to go through the beautiful pages one by one, writing down all of the recipes I was interested in trying. This book is so beautiful and well laid out I couldn't wait to try everything! Out of...