Bringing it home : favorite recipes from a life of adventurous eating

The cookbook that Top Chef fans have been waiting for, from the celebrated judge who makes delicious food and inspired cooking accessible for home cooks. Gail Simmons is a beloved figure in the food world who has been a popular judge on Top Chef, the number-one rated food show on cable television since its inception. In Bringing It Home, Simmons shares her best recipes and food experiences. From her travels, exploring global flavors and keeping detailed diaries, to her Top Chef culinary adventures with the world's most notable chefs, she is always asking: "How can I bring this dish home to my own kitchen?" Her goal is to make fabulous recipes using accessible ingredients and smart, simple cooking techniques for successful family meals and easy entertaining. From Bloody Mary Eggs to Christmas Brisket Fried Rice; from Summer Vegetable Salad with Charred Lime Vinaigrette to Banana-Cardamom Upside Down Cake with Salty Caramel, there is a recipe for everyone in the family. Simmons also shares ingredient tips, cooking techniques, and many informative "Snippets," as well as personal and behind-the-scenes stories that will appeal to fans and food lovers everywhere. About the Author Gail Simmons is a trained culinary expert, food writer, and dynamic television personality. She has been a judge on Bravo's Emmy-winning series Top Chef since its inception in 2006. Gail was previously head critic on Top Chef Duels and host of Top Chef Just Desserts, Bravo's pastry-focused spinoff of the Top Chef franchise. In addition to her work on Top Chef, Gail holds a promotional editorial position at Food & Wine. She makes frequent television appearances on TODAY, Good Morning America, and Fox & Friends, among others. Gail is regularly featured in such publications as New York magazine, Travel + Leisure, GQ, People, TV Guide, US Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, Los Angeles Times, and was named the #1 Reality TV Judge in America by the New York Post. Gail Simmons is a beloved figure in the food world who has been a popular judge on Top Chef, the number-one rated food show on cable television since its inception. In Bringing It Home, Simmons shares her best recipes and food experiences. From her travels, exploring global flavors and keeping detailed diaries, to her Top Chef culinary adventures with the world's most notable chefs, she is always asking: "How can I bring this dish home to my own kitchen?" Her goal is to make fabulous recipes using accessible ingredients and smart, simple cooking techniques for successful family meals and easy entertaining. From Bloody Mary Eggs to Christmas Brisket Fried Rice; from Summer Vegetable Salad with Charred Lime Vinaigrette to Banana-Cardamom Upside Down Cake with Salty Caramel, there is a recipe for everyone in the family. Simmons also shares ingredient tips, cooking techniques, and many informative "Snippets," as well as personal and behind-the-scenes stories that will appeal to fans and food lovers everywhere. Simmons is always looking for ways to make fabulous recipes using accessible ingredients and smart, simple cooking techniques for successful family meals and easy entertaining. Here she shares her best recipes and food experiences from her travels, and her Top Chef culinary adventures with the world's most notable chefs. The book includes ingredient tips, cooking techniques, and behind-the-scenes stories that will appeal to fans and food lovers everywhere. Cover 1 Title Page 2 Copyright 3 Dedication 7 Foreword 12 Introduction 14 Favorite Kitchen Tools 33 Favorite Pantry Boosters 42 Chef Lessons Worth Bringing Home 50 Begin the Day 62 Salads & Vegetables 111 Soups & Stews 155 Noodles & Rice 187 Fish & Seafood 213 Poultry & Meat 256 Party Time! Snacks & Nibbles 298 Drinks 329 Drink Drinks 348 Sweets 372 Acknowledgments 426 About the Authors 429 Also by Gail Simmons 431 Sources 432 Newsletters 435 Cooking / Individual Chefs & Restaurants,Cooking / Entertaining,Cooking / Courses & Dishes / General