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Dining In

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Dining In by Alison Roman offers a delightful collection of modern, approachable recipes perfect for home cooks looking to elevate their everyday meals. Blending simple ingredients with bold flavours, the book emphasizes unfussy, yet delicious, dishes crafted to impress without stress. Roman's witty insights and practical tips add a personal touch, encouraging readers to enjoy the pleasures of home cooking.
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You might enjoy this book if you love creating simple, yet innovative meals that are perfect for both everyday dining and special occasions. The author’s knack for approachable recipes with bold flavors will inspire both novice and seasoned cooks to experiment more confidently in the kitchen.

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Casual, vegetable-forward food from a new voice in food writing

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The recipes in Dining In have one thing in common: they make even the most oven-phobic or restaurant-crazed person want to stay home and cook.

Vegetable-forward but with an affinity for a mean steak and a deep regard for fresh fish, these recipes are all about building flavour and saving time. They prove that casual doesn’t have to mean boring and simple doesn’t have to be uninspired. More steps or ingredients don’t always translate to a better plate of food.

With Alison Roman, dining in brings you just as much joy as eating out.

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Alison Roman's Dining In has received acclaim for its unfussy and inventive recipes that blend simplicity with great taste, making it suitable for both everyday meals and special occasions. Critics praise its unique approach to home cooking, offering both inspiring dishes and a refreshing take on culinary creativity. The cookbook is noted for its friendly and engaging style, making the cooking experience feel accessible and enjoyable.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781743795309

Publisher: Hardie Grant Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 March 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hardie Grant Books

Illustration: Full colour photography

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1380g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Alison Roman is a contributor at Bon AppΓ©tit. Formerly the Senior Food Editor at Bon AppΓ©tit and BuzzFeed, her work appears regularly in the New York Times and has been featured in GQ, Cherry Bombe and Lucky Peach. The author of Lemons, a Short Stack Edition, Alison has worked professionally in kitchens such as New York’s Momofuku Milk Bar and San Francisco’s Quince. A native of Los Angeles, she lives in Brooklyn.

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