My father's daughter : delicious, easy recipes celebrating family and togetherness

The Academy-Award winning actress and avid foodie shares a sumptuous collection of recipes and gorgeous photographs celebrating the joy of preparing food for loved ones, a passion she learned from her beloved father. As an actress, author, trendsetter, creator of goop.com, and host of the popular PBS series, Spain: On the Road Again , Gwyneth Paltrow is an icon of style and good taste around the world. As a young girl eating and cooking with her father, Bruce Paltrow, she developed a passion for food that has shaped how she lives today and strengthened her belief that time with family is a priority. Now in My Father's Daughter , Paltrow shares her favorite family recipes along with personal stories of growing up with her father, Bruce Paltrow. She discusses how he has influenced her in the food she loves, how she involves her kids in cooking, and how she balances healthy food with homemade treats. And, for the first time, Paltrow offers a glimpse into her life as daughter, mother and wife, sharing her thoughts on the importance of family and togetherness. Complete with 150 delicious ideas for breakfast, sandwiches and burgers, soups, salads, main dishes, sides, and desserts, this beautifully illustrated book includes full-color photos throughout, many featuring Paltrow at home with her family and friends. My Father's Daughter is a luscious collection that will inspire readers to cook great food with the people who mean the most to them. How To Use This Book -- The Well-stocked Pantry -- Soups - - Salads -- Burgers & Sandwiches -- Pastas -- Main Courses -- Side Dishes -- Breakfast -- Desserts. Gwyneth Paltrow ; Foreward By Mario Batali ; Photographs By Ellen Silverman. Includes Index. The Academy Award-winning actress ("Shakespeare in Love") and avid foodie shares a sumptuous collection of recipes and gorgeous photographs celebrating the joy of preparing food for loved ones, a passion she learned from her beloved father The Academy Award-winning actress shares a love of food that she learned from her father, in a book with personal recipes and 125 full-color photos of the author, her loved ones, and the food they prepare