Cook Beautiful
By: Athena Calderone, creator of Eyeswoon ; photography by Johnny Miller
Contributors: Miller, Johnny, photographer
Publisher: Abrams
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 288
ISBN-13: 9781419726521
Subjects: Seasonal cooking; Dinners and dining; Party decorations; Entertaining; Cooking; Decoration and ornament
Description: "In Cook Beautiful, Athena reveals the secrets to preparing and presenting unforgettable meals. As the voice and curator behind EyeSwoon, an online lifestyle destination for food, entertaining, fashion, and interior design, Athena cooks with top chefs, hosts incredible dinners, and designs stunning tablescapes, while emphasizing the importance of balancing the visual elements of each dish with incredible flavors. In her debut cookbook, she's finally showing the rest of us how to achieve her impeccable yet approachable cooking style. Included are 100 recipes with step-by-step advice on everything from prep to presentation--from artfully layering a peach and burrata salad to searing a perfect steak. Recipes include Grilled Zucchini Flatbread with Ramp-Pistachio Pesto, Charred Eggplant with Zaatar and Yogurt Tahini, Mezzi Rigatoni with Radicchio and Guanciale, Stewed Pork with Squash and Walnut Gremolata, Blood Orange Bundt Cake with Orange Bitters Glaze, and more. Organized by season, each section closes with a tablescape inspired by nature, along with specific table décor and entertaining tips. Cook Beautiful is where design meets food, where culinary tradition marries food styling, where home chefs become experts. These are luscious dishes to make for friends and family, with advice that will inspire you to create visually stunning, and still wholly delicious, culinary masterpieces." --
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Spring; title: Summer; title: Fall; title: Winter; title: Sauces & extras; title: My toolbox; title: My pantry; title: My little black book.