One sentence summary
Joshua Weissman’s “An Unapologetic Cookbook. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER” is an eye-opening and delightful cookbook for anyone looking for an easier yet distinguished way to prepare delicious meals.
Book genre
Cookbook
Main topic of the book
How to prepare and cook various quality and delicious meals in a few simple steps while bypassing complicated and time-consuming recipes.
Key ideas
- Save Time – learn how to prepare meals in simple steps, while bypassing time-consuming recipes
- Lower Cost – prepare quality ingredients sourced from the best products for great savings
- Enjoy Variety – explore and cook various kinds of meals, still keeping it simple
- Yield Perfection – learn to achieve satisfactory and delicious results with minimal effort
Main parts of the book and a short summary
- Introduction – Joshua Weissman introduces his philosophy on food and cooking – keep it simple, approachable and delicious.
- The Basics & Tips – covers essentials to make your cooking easier and more flavorful, such as basic kitchen techniques and skills.
- Breakfast & Brunch – explore easy and delicious recipes such as homemade granola and French toast.
- Snacks & Appetizers – the perfect combination of recipes for easy snacking and entertaining.
- Salads, Soups & Dinners – how to effortlessly make sumptuous meals with the creative use of seasonal ingredients.
- Desserts & Drinks – learn to prepare homemade desserts, drinks and frozen treats, from mocha almond ganache to elderflower lemonade.
Key takeaways
- Simplicity – learn to craft amazing dishes and drinks without complicated recipes.
- Economy – source for quality ingredients without spending a fortune.
- Variety – explore various dishes and drinks, both creative and classic.
- Accuracy – follow simple instructions and achieve great results with ease.
Author’s background and qualifications
Joshua Weissman is a professional chef and restaurateur, private chef, and natural food expert. He is passionate about cooking and has a wealth of knowledge that he has acquired throughout his career, and specializes in creating simple yet flavorful and delicious recipes.
Target audience
The target audience for “An Unapologetic Cookbook. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER” is people of all ages looking for an easier yet distinguished way to prepare quality meals. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced home cook, the book offers tips and creative recipes for everyone.
Publisher and first publication date
The book was first published on October 8, 2019 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.