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Don't Worry, Just Cook

Delicious, Timeless Recipes for Comfort and Connection
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Don't Worry, Just Cook by Anna Rupert is a delightful guide that takes the stress out of preparing meals. Combining accessible recipes with a warm narrative, this book encourages home cooks to embrace the joy and creativity of cooking. With an emphasis on simple, comforting dishes, it inspires confidence in the kitchen, aiming to make every meal a celebration.
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You might enjoy this book if you love exploring uncomplicated and comforting recipes that bring joy to everyday cooking. It's perfect for those who appreciate a relaxed approach to culinary adventures, offering guidance and inspiration to alleviate kitchen stress.

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"'I tell you not to worry because I've done all the worrying for you!' Bonnie Stern, the legendary cooking teacher an bestselling cookbook author, is back with a new cookbook, written with her daughter, Anna, that will bring simple pleasures and flavorful meals to your kitchen -- without the worry."--Provided by publisher.

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"I tell you not to worry because I've done all the worrying for you!"

Bonnie Stern, beloved teacher and bestselling cookbook author, wants nothing more than for you to feel like she's in the kitchen cooking beside you.

In her latest cookbook, Don't Worry, Just Cook, written with her daughter Anna Rupert (who has, in fact, been in the kitchen cooking beside Bonnie her whole life!), Bonnie and Anna are here to help cooks of all experience levels foster comfort and connection through food.

With her trademark encouraging style and attention to detail, Bonnie writes recipes that are consistently delicious, widely appealing, and, as always, timeless. Like all of her cookbooks, Don't Worry, Just Cook doesn't simply give instructions to create a dish; it also shares stories, lessons, and kitchen wisdom that will build your cooking technique and confidence in the kitchen.

In this new book, you'll find easy-to-follow recipes for all-day breakfasts, soups, starters, and side dishes, as well as breads and vegetarian, fish, and meat mains. And, for those wanting something sweet, Bonnie and Anna have included plenty of desserts! You'll be amazed by how quickly such special dishes like Jeweled Roasted Salmon with Herbs and Sheet Pan Chicken with Lemon and Olives come together. The simplicity and beauty of dishes like Ja'ala Herb Salad with Lemon Honey Dressing and Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Tahini and Z'hug will impress even the cook! And the desserts, like the Pavlova Cake with Lemon Curd and Berries, Bonnie's Rugelach, and S'mores Chocolate Bark have never been so fun or delicious.

Bonnie and Anna have also provided notes and variations to help you modify dishes for special diets and have sprinkled in essays on topics that will resonate with all of us, from things not worth worrying about, to a love of leftovers and what to do with them. Bonnie and Anna's warm voices and subtle humour come through on every page. With 125 enjoyable and thoughtful recipes, and stunning photography, home cooks will turn to this instant classic time and time again to nourish themselves and the people they love.

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Don't Worry, Just Cook is praised for its warm and inviting nature, thanks to the collaboration between Bonnie and Anna. The cookbook not only offers delectable, approachable recipes but also highlights a unique mother-daughter culinary bond. This collection makes cooking feel accessible, providing helpful tips alongside beautifully photographed dishes that inspire confidence and culinary curiosity.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780525611585

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Appetite by Random House

Illustration: 304 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Yotam Ottolenghi

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 264.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 304

About the Author

BONNIE STERN is the founder of the Bonnie Stern School of Cooking in Toronto, which she opened and operated from 1973 to 2011. She has studied and taught cooking around the world, hosted three national cooking shows, and for 17 years, wrote a weekly column for the National Post. She has conducted popular workshops for the James Beard Foundation in New York City and leads culinary tours to various delicious destinations. Bonnie is also the creator of a groundbreaking book club in which authors are invited to discuss their work during thematic dinners. She has authored 12 bestselling cookbooks, including Bonnie Stern's Essentials of Home Cooking, which won a coveted International Association of Culinary Professionals award. Bonnie is the recipient of many awards, including the Ontario Hostelry Institute's Gold Award, the Premier's Award, and, in 2021, Bonnie was inducted into the Taste Canada Hall of Fame. In addition to being Bonnie's daughter and sous-chef, ANNA RUPERT is a speech-language pathologist, health and social care manager, researcher, and consultant in Toronto. Anna holds master's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology and International Health Policy from the University of Toronto and the London School of Economics, respectively. Anna's research and consulting has focused on the inclusion of rehabilitation services (like speech pathology) in global health systems, health system funding and planning, and the relationship between early childhood mental health, childhood trauma, and communication development. Clearly, she has multiple interests! Anna has been cooking with Bonnie since she was able to sit unsupported on the kitchen counter and hold a wooden spoon (there is photo evidence). This is her first book.

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