Cookbook of the Month - January 2017

January brings you a favorite cookbook based on truly exceptional home cooks and their fabulous recipes. Cookbook of the Month – January 2017 is The Food52 Cookbook by Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs and the Food52 Community. Published in 2011, this cookbook is the first of several containing 140 winning recipes.

Amanda Hesser is an accomplished cookbook author who saw the need to recognize talented home cooks. By giving them a place to show off their culinary talents and skills, to be inspired by cooks on all levels and to be part of a supportive community was Amanda’s vision. This is what first drew me to this cookbook. Realizing home cooks are both inventive, yet practical, Amanda along with her friend Merrill set out to showcase great recipes by hosting contests.

Cookbook of the Month – January 2017

Amanda and Merrill think and agree cooking is especially important now because one, families who eat together the kids do better in school and are healthier. My Mom always cooked meals for her family and we most often ate together. Amanda and Merrill believe cooking promotes sustainability, sets a lifelong example of good eating and home is an important place in everyone’s life, not to mention remembering you and how happy people are around you.

Cookbook of the Month – January 2017, The Food52 Cookbook is a gem in my eyes as I own all published Food52 Cookbooks. I love the recipes including Overnight Steel-Cut Oats with Almond Butter and Honey (page 266), Mussels For One or Two (page 234), Hot Spiced Drunken Apple Cider (page 194), Southwestern Spiced Sweet Potatoes Fries with Chili-Cilantro Sour Cream (page 159), and Double Chocolate Espresso Cookies (page 138). Furthermore, read about every cook featured who created their recipes, tips and techniques.