by Alton Brown
First published 2016
Alton Brown returns to cookbook writing after years focused on television, internet projects, and live performances. This collection emerged from his effort to organize personal recipes he developed while cooking for himself and those around him. The book maintains Brown's signature blend of culinary science and humor while placing new emphasis on visual presentation through iPhone photography. The 101 recipes follow daily rhythms from morning through late night. Morning offerings include Buttermilk Lassi and Nitrous Pancakes. Midday features Smoky the Meat Loaf and EnchiLasagna. Evening brings Bad Day Bitter Martini and Garam Masalmon Steaks. Late night options include Cider House Fondue and Chocapocalypse Cookies. Brown provides insights on cooking methods, tools, and ingredients throughout. The book serves home cooks seeking flavorful recipes paired with practical kitchen wisdom.
Genres: cooking, food, cookbooks, food-and-drink
Vibes: cozy, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: practical-wisdom, visual-presentation
Period: 21st-century
256 pages · Hardcover · Ballantine Books