Relaxed Cooking with Curtis Stone: Recipes to Put You in My Favorite Mood by Curtis Stone

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In the mental vocabulary of Aussie Curtis Stone, relaxed cooking need not be sloppy. Far from it: the TLC's popular Take Home Chef has worked as head chef at several Michelin-starred London eateries. In his first cookbook, he applies his laid-back kitchen techniques to unpretentious but incredibly tasty meals and snacks. To say the least, the offerings are tempting: Veal Cutlet Coated in an Aged Jack Cheese Crust; Baby Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives; Pan-Fried Calamari with Roasted Asparagus Salad; Crispy Tortilla with Ham, Chile, Spinach, and Fried Eggs; and Caramelized Nectarines with Yogurt and Honey.

From the Publisher

“For me, there are few things that are more relaxing than lingering at the table with good friends . . . But I know that for a lot of people, putting together a meal, especially for guests, is the opposite of relaxing . . . I’m here to tell you: It doesn’t have to be that way.”

—from the Introduction


Aussie Curtis Stone, host of TLC’s Take Home Chef, is best known for his laid-back approach to cooking. Though he’s worked as head chef in several Michelin-starred London restaurants, some of his most memorable meals are the ones he’s shared with friends at home. Now, Curtis shows you how to have as much fun in the kitchen as your guests are sure to have over a comfortable, unforgettable meal.

In Relaxed Cooking with Curtis Stone, you’ll find everything from “First Thing in the Morning” bites and “Brunches to Blow Their Minds” to “Weekend Lunches” and “Something to Eat on the Sofa.” With the home cook in mind, Curtis avoids off-putting culinary lingo and hard-to-find ingredients. Instead, he picks what’s in season and just around the corner. This down-to-earth approach results in wonderfully interesting and flavorful taste combinations that are perfect for parties or just hanging out with a close friend or loved ones.

Recipes include:

• Caramelized Nectarines with Yogurt and Honey
• Crispy Tortilla with Ham, Chile, Spinach, and Fried Eggs
• Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad with Pepper-Crusted New York Steak
• Pan-Fried Calamari with Roasted Asparagus Salad
• Homemade SaltedCaramel Popcorn
• Baby Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives
• Sticky Chicken Drumsticks
• Red Curry with Lobster and Pineapple
• Veal Cutlet Coated in an Aged Jack Cheese Crust
• Slowly Cooked Brisket with a BBQ Bourbon Sauce
• Creamy Mascarpone and Parsley Polenta
• Brownie Cupcakes

These delicious recipes and Curtis’s infectiously easygoing attitude are all it takes to end your entertaining stress and get you and your guests into a relaxing mood.

Judith Sutton - Library Journal

Stone is an Australian chef who has worked in three-star restaurants in London and elsewhere. Currently, he hosts the Learning Channel's Take Home Chef, now in its third season. Here, he presents delectable recipes for casual entertaining, from Lazy Asparagus Omelet to Crispy-Skin Salmon Salad; there are color photographs of the dishes and the model-handsome author throughout. Sure to be in demand.

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