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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A thoroughly modern guide to becoming a better, faster, more creative cook, featuring fun, flavorful recipes anyone can make.

ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Food52, Taste of Home

“Surprising no one, Molly has written a book as smart, stylish, and entertaining as she is.”—Carla Lalli Music, author of Where Cooking Begins

If you seek out, celebrate, and obsess over good food but lack the skills and confidence necessary to make it at home, you’ve just won a ticket to a life filled with supreme deliciousness. Cook This Book is a new kind of foundational cookbook from Molly Baz, who’s here to teach you absolutely everything she knows and equip you with the tools to become a better, more efficient cook. 

Molly breaks the essentials of cooking down to clear and uncomplicated recipes that deliver big flavor with little effort and a side of education, including dishes like Pastrami Roast Chicken with Schmaltzy Onions and Dill, Chorizo and Chickpea Carbonara, and of course, her signature Cae Sal. But this is not your average cookbook. More than a collection of recipes, Cook This Book teaches you the invaluable superpower of improvisation though visually compelling lessons on such topics as the importance of salt and how to balance flavor, giving you all the tools necessary to make food taste great every time. Throughout, you’ll encounter dozens of QR codes, accessed through the camera app on your smartphone, that link to short technique-driven videos hosted by Molly to help illuminate some of the trickier skills. 

As Molly says, “Cooking is really fun, I swear. You simply need to set yourself up for success to truly enjoy it.” Cook This Book will help you do just that, inspiring a new generation to find joy in the kitchen and take pride in putting a home-cooked meal on the table, all with the unbridled fun and spirit that only Molly could inspire.

From the Publisher

B-fast Tacos with Charred Scallion Salsa & Fried Pepitas

Niçoise Sando with Smashed Egg & Black Olive Mayo

Pasta Salad with Morty-d, Mozz & Pistachios

The Cae Sal

Pastrami Roast Chicken with Schmaltzy Onions & Dill

Minty Lamb Meatballs with Crispy Cabbage & Tahini Sauce

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter (April 20, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593138279
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593138274
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.85 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 1.03 x 10.51 inches
Reviewer: Curious Epicure
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Generally, a really great cookbook, but with a little criticism too
Review: There are things I love about this book and things I do not, but the positives so outweigh the negatives that I had to give it 5 stars. First, the good things, then the "eh" part...++ the good ++What I love is how complete the book is. It includes things that aren't often found in cookbooks, like how the brain perceives flavors and how to balance those perceived flavors to the max. Nothing gets too science-y, but there is just enough to deepen an understanding about the importance of understanding how flavors work together and how to build on that knowledge for maximum flavor benefit.The recipes are fairly easy, very doable, and really, really good. There are a few that seem like - why? - such as the Minimalist Wedge as if a classic Wedge isn't minimalist enough. (Unlike the classic Wedge, this one has a ranch-y dressing instead of blue cheese and is showered with garlic-y toasted panko crumbs instead of bacon - neither of which would fly with any classic Wedge-lover I know.) Even though that particular recipe is a miss, imo, it sort of illustrates what this book is all about - everything is just a little more or different than it initially might seem to be, and mostly successfully so.Within the recipes are QR codes that access videos on the author's site. The videos are thankfully only as long as they need to be and show cooking techniques that are much better learned by watching than by reading about. This is a really great aspect of this book.The pictures look as though they have had Instagram's retro-faded-look Nashville filter applied. There are photos of every recipe and my finished dishes have mostly looked liked the photos - possibly because of that filter? - but that's always a very satisfying event, whatever the reason.I've loved all of the recipes I've chosen to make so far (of course, I didn't choose to make any that didn't naturally appeal to me). Among those are:— Cold & Crunchy Green Beans with Garlicky Pistachio Vinaigrette - great flavor/texture combo— Caramelized Fennel with Parmy [sic] Frico - if you love fennel as I do, this is amazing. I find myself craving this dish every time I think about it. I've made this twice already— Jammy Pepps [sic] with Feta and Basil - the sweet/salty of this is so yummy— Smoked Trout Dip with Potato C's [sic] & Salmon Roe - no one could get enough of this— Roasted Salmon with Marinated Olives & Potato Chips - this is my favorite way to prepare salmon (owing to Samin Nosrat, tbh) and the chips add an element that my family thought was both hilarious and tasty— Strip Steaks au Poivre - haven't made this in forever and making it made me really sorry about missing out for so longBased on those forays, I just might cook my way through this whole book - something that I have almost, but not quite ever done with any other cookbook.-- the less good ---- Serving suggestions for side dishes would have been great. It's so helpful when chefs include them, so I wish she had.-- The design of the book did not strike me as being ebook-friendly. The many spreads that are nothing more than big graphic type made me opt for the print version over the kindle one.-- Additionally, there is a feeling that the author is trying too hard to be hip or edgy or something and those instances can be pretty cringe. There are lots of shortened food words (as seen in the above recipe titles) and many mostly gratuitous swear words (although not as many as Thug Kitchen's).It's a shame since 98% of what the author writes is really quite engaging.-- The author writes as if the user of the book is already clued into her, her cooking style and her personal preferences, but I think this book is so good that it should have appeal far beyond her immediate fan base.The bottom line is that minuses are all pretty much stylistic and not related to the results gotten from the recipes, which far outweigh everything else.I highly recommend this book for the recipes and for learning how to be a better cook...but with the caveats mentioned above that I know some people will find more annoying than others .

Reviewer: JML4
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent cookbook, tons of useful, interactive, information, delicious recipes!
Review: I have missed Molly Baz since the uproar in the BA kitchen a couple of years ago. She's back and I could not be more delighted! Her cookbook is easy to use and full of amazing recipes (pastrami chicken, Chickpea carbonara, and salt and vinegar sour cream potatoes are amazing.) I love that she groups things by flavor profile and texture, it piques my imagination. There are QR codes throughout the book that take you to tutorials for basic skills, absolutely love them. This cookbook has excellent recipes and is also very engaging, so much so that I have gifted it to several people. Very happy to see Ms. Baz again!

Reviewer: BookReader
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent cookbook
Review: I purchased this cookbook sight unseen after Dan Pelosi recommended it on his insta. I’m very impressed with how simple the ingredients lists are, and that I can easily find the ingredients for any of these recipes at my local grocery store. The QR codes for different techniques are a huge bonus, and I love all the info that Molly gives about seasoning (SALT!), and timing for home cooks. I’ve made a few of the chicken dishes and a few others so far, and the book is worth it for the chicken recipes alone. Amazing flavor and fun/easy to make. So often making dinner is a chore to me, but I’ve really loved this book and it’s inspired me to get more creative in the kitchen and have fun. Highly recommend!

Reviewer: Belinda
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: This cookbook is a KEEPER!
Review: I was intrigued by COOK THIS BOOK, so I borrowed it from the library. After marking nearly every page, I had the feeling I was probably going to want to buy a copy. But, I decided to try some recipes to see if the results lived up to the descriptions and the mouthwatering photos. I haven’t made one recipe that I did not love. It’s my new go-to cookbook. Yes, I bought a copy. I had to, and so will you. I’ve made the pastrami roasted chicken with onions and garlic multiple times. Oh, and the grapefruit salad with burrata and homemade garlic crisp is another favorite. In fact, I always have a jar of that garlic/shallot crisp on hand. It’s delicious on everything. The peach, tomato and halloumi salad is another winner, as is the chicken salad with cabbage and corn nuts. Oh, and the salmon with olives and capers and potato chips on top. Just the buy the book. You need this one.

Reviewer: Liz A
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I have gifted this cook book to three people already in under a month of owning it!
Review: Dear Molly, what can I say? I (we) love your work and this BOOKKKKKK!!! My husband and I have loved cooking for ourselves & guests from this book over and over again! NONE of these recipes miss, and I have enjoyed cooking from it so much that I have gifted it to three other couples (check that order history Jeffrey Bezos) and recommended it to countless people every time I post a pic of our cooked recipes. Honestly, would love to collect my $.05 royalties at this point. Just kidding (but not really?) had to shoot my shot. Love the thoughtful tips and tricks throughout the book as well as bringing a cookbook to our tech century with QR codes for reference. My husband and I LOVE cooking together, for one another and others and this cook book has given us so much joy in addition to delicious meals (and extra lbs). Happy to cook from it and happy to gift it to people with all ranges of cooking confidence levels. Thanks, Molly!

Reviewer: Maria Julia Arceo
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Recipe are good and simple but..
Review: Like what the title said and the instructions are easy to follow, I really like how she outlined her recipes but the only thing I am still working on to get over with to get through the book is her choice of words. I am old and old fashioned and like cookbooks that uses words that everyone can understand. I guess that is her style and I respect that but that is what I find annoying on this book.

Reviewer: Ximena
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Me encantan las recetas de este libro! Son sencillas y deliciosas

Reviewer: Eternal Senshi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This cookbook is FANTASTIC!I've never heard of Molly Baz but this book kept coming up as a recommendation. I finally purchased it a little while ago and wow, I am blown away with her recipes!I've made about 4 or so recipes so far and each one has been absolutely delicious and easy enough to make. She walks you through each step, offers tips and tricks which is super helpful for people not comfortable enough in the kitchen.Some of the recipes have ingredients that make you scratch your head because you think, this can't possibly be yummy, but holy heck, she knows how to put 2 and 2 together. The flavors JUST WORK!If she ever comes up with another book, I will be pre-ordering it FOR SURE!This cookbook is great for people who know their way around a kitchen and newbies alike. There are an excellent variety of recipes and all the flavors will just make your mouth and tummy so happy.

Reviewer: Laura
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Uma receita mais gostosa que a outra, com ingredientes simples e sem invencionice. Aprovadíssimo!

Reviewer: Alejandra Flórez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Je m'en sers pour trouver des idées pour mes préparations des dîner

Reviewer: Meri Cukali
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Un libro veramente bello esteticamente, bella grafica e belle foto e le ricette sembrano buonissime. Al momento abbiamo provato solamente i cornetti con il pistacchio!