num_pages: 304
description: Blurring the line between everyday and special occasion cooking Nadine Levy Redzepi elevates simple comfort food flavors to elegant new heights in Downtime . When youre married to Nomas Rene Redzepi you never know who might drop by for dinnerSo Nadine Redzepi has developed a stripped-down repertoire of starters mains and desserts that can always accommodate a few more at the table presenting them in a stylish yet relaxed way that makes guests feel like family--and makes family feel special every single day. Gone are the days when the cook is expected to labor alone in the kitchen while family or guests wait for their meal. In the Redzepi home everyone gravitates toward the kitchen to socialize help or graze on tasty bites while dinner is prepared and Nadine wouldnt have it any other way. Her culinary mantra  pair the very best ingredients with restaurant-inflected techniques that make the most of out their inherent flavors -- puts deliciousness at home well within reach for cooks of all levels. In Nadines confident hands weeknight mainstays like tomato bruschetta pan-seared pork chops slow-roasted salmon or dark fudgy brownies feel new again. Each recipe is studded with tips to help cooks build confidence and expertise as they cook as well as restaurant-ready techniques that contribute precision flavor and plate appeal to even down-to-earth preparations. With a newfound mastery of essential building blocks like homemade mayonnaise and beurre blanc a flavorful tomato sauce or a genius do-it-all cake batter that can be reinvented in a myriad of ways creating showstoppers like White Asparagus with Truffle Sauce; Rotini with Spicy Chicken Liver Sauce; or a decadent Giant Macaron Cake  just as Nadine does on a daily basis--soon becomes second nature. Downtime is a celebration of the joys of cooking well and making it look easy while you do it an aspirational guide for any cook ready to take their home cooking to the next level without sacrificing ease or enjoyment in the process.
language: English
title: Downtime: Deliciousness at Home: A Cookbook
publisher: Pam Krauss/Avery