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Phil's Favorites

Recipes from Friends and Family to Make at Home (A Cookbook)
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From New York Times bestselling author and beloved star of the hit Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil comes a brand-new collection of Phil’s favourite recipes you can make at home, featuring dishes from family, friends, and renowned chefs around the world. Phil Rosenthal, the beloved creator... Read More
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From New York Times bestselling author and star of the hit Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil comes a brand-new collection of Phil's favorite recipes you can make at home—including dishes and photos with family, friends, and chefs!

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From New York Times bestselling author and beloved star of the hit Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil comes a brand-new collection of Phil’s favourite recipes you can make at home, featuring dishes from family, friends, and renowned chefs around the world.

Phil Rosenthal, the beloved creator and host of the hit Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil, about to launch its eighth season, invites you into his kitchen with his latest cookbook Phil’s Favorites—a collection of his personal favourite recipes that you can make right in your own home.

Phil’s Favorites is more than just a cookbook; it’s a celebration of food, family, and friendship. With contributions from his wife, actress Monica Horan, his daughter Lily and son Ben, and his brother Richard, as well as friends like Judy Gold and Anna Romano, this book is filled with heartwarming stories and mouthwatering dishes. Delight in Monica’s Chicken Corn Soup, savour Judy Gold’s Carrot Kugel, and indulge in Lily’s Chocolate Chip Streusel Banana Bread. Phil even shares his own recipe for a classic Tuna Sandwich.

You’ll find recipes from acclaimed chefs and restaurants around the globe, including Pizzeria Beddia in Philadelphia, Daddy’s Dogs in Nashville, and the Bombay Canteen in Mumbai. Each recipe is accompanied by stunning photography, capturing the joy and camaraderie of cooking and dining with loved ones.

Phil’s Favorites is a must-have for fans of Somebody Feed Phil and anyone who loves to cook and entertain. With its vibrant images and heartfelt stories, this cookbook will help you rediscover the joy of sharing meals with those you cherish most.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781668035559

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 November 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon Element

Illustration: 4-C images t-o; 4-C endpapers

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 1188g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Phil Rosenthal is the creator and host of the Emmy-nominated Somebody Feed Phil. He also created the hit CBS comedy, Everybody Loves Raymond, which was nominated for over seventy Emmy awards, and won fifteen awards, including for Outstanding Comedy Series in 2003 and 2005. He is also the bestselling author of the book Somebody Feed Phil the Book. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, actress Monica Horan (who played Amy on Everybody Loves Raymond), and they have two children. Visit him at PhilRosenthalWorld.com.

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