Explore a library of QR codes linking to video tutorials showcasing key cooking techniques, from holding a chef’s knife and making a piping bag to pronouncing “gnocchi” the correct way.

The author is apparently some kind of social media star, delivering cooking videos to legions of fans. To be sure, there are several recipes in here that look just as impressive as anything you might find in a Michelin-starred restaurant, but with relatively simple ingredients and techniques accessible to home chefs. But there are also a couple that don’t quite hit that “impressive” mark or which might be a bit more intimidating to the home cook. Yes, he’s drop dead gorgeous, and the first one or two times the knife hits the chopping board in one of his reels we take a short gasp, but after that, we feel more blasé than entertained.In conclusion, I greatly misjudged this book and I'm making room on my kitchen shelf for it as we speak. DiGiovanni is a force to be reckoned with and truly unique in his field as he blends culinary excellence with a personable TV presence and a loyal social following of over 22 million people. On that note of speaking to his audience, this might also be the perfect cookbook for the social media age because not only is the author apparently a social media cooking star of some sort, but he’s also included QR codes throughout the book leading the reader to videos demonstrating how to prepare some (not all) of the recipes. Obviously everyone’s tastes are different so no cookbook ever manages to be 100% for anyone (except perhaps its own author), but this one is closer aligned to my tastes than most.

This book offers good food whilst also making it not only simple to make but also simple to look at. I appreciate the scope of this cookbook, and I look forward to sharing this book with my soon-to-graduate children to have references for successful cooking later in life.And of course, Nick had to include some “collab” recipes from his famous friends like Andrew Zimmern, Robert Irvine, Joanne Chang, Lynja, and more. Knife Drop also includes Nick's expert advice on equipment, ingredients, and techniques, so home cooks of any ability level can pick up some new skills. Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect from this book, but now that I’ve read it, I can see why Gordon Ramsay was willing to put his name on it and supply a foreword. During his final year at Harvard in 2018 he auditioned for Gordon Ramsay's MasterChef, becoming the youngest finalist in the competition. Read more about the condition New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages.

Feast on New England favorites like Browned Butter Lobster Rolls and Garlic Butter Steak Tips, enjoy decadent pasta dishes like Smoky Mezcal Rigatoni and Sungold Spaghetti, and recreate fan favorites like his Viral Pasta Chips and Dino Nuggets. One thing I particularly like, and I don’t know whether to credit the author or the publisher for this, is that every single recipe in the book is accompanied by an attractive full-page illustration so you can see exactly what each dish is supposed to look like.and gingerbread dog treats (a welcome addition to the peanut butter classic dog treats firmly ensconced in my doggo gift-giving arsenal). DiGiovanni's clear passion for food will inspire home cooks of all levels to embark on their own culinary adventures.

Recipes range from classics (buttermilk fried chicken, cozy beef chili, and devil’s food cupcakes) to original creations (blueberry Brie grilled cheese, spicy mezcal rigatoni, and no-churn Nutella ice cream). this book is unpretentious, easy to use, and demonstrable proof of his philosophy that "Anyone can cook! Nick DiGiovanni is a chef, food content creator, and world record holder for numerous food-related feats. I found a dangerous recipe, one that didn’t match the photo because the ingredients were clearly different, and one that was straight up nasty. I've been in a cooking rut lately and feel re-energized after flipping through so many unique recipes.An additional section showcases recipes created in collaboration, including hot honey lemon pepper wings developed with foodie influencer the Golden Balance and Lynja Davis’s compost cookies. In his debut cookbook, Nick DiGiovanni gives you the tools to become fearless in the kitchen and to create delicious meals. I'm gob smacked that a 2023 cookbook uses a 1950's ingredient, mayonnaise, so liberally when there are healthy oils available. Internet sensation and celebrity check Nick DiGiovanni's second book (the first dating to his childhood), Knife Drop: Creative Recipes Anyone Can Cook will be heading to my sister's house this holiday season. Chicken Scrambled Eggs- Ever take a whiff of a jar of bouillon powder and think “I want a meal that tastes like only this.