Food52 Big Little Recipes

<b><b>Fewer ingredients big-time flavors--that's the magic of <i>Big Little Recipes</i>. Inspired by Food52's award-winning column this clever cookbook features 60 new recipes that'll deliver wow-worthy results in five four three . . . or yep even two ingredients.</b> </b> <p/><b>NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY <i>THE WASHINGTON POST</i></b> <p/>Put down the long grocery lists.<i> Food52's Big Little Recipes</i> is minimalism at its best. From pasta sauce you'll want by the gallon to chewy-dreamy oatmeal cookies this cookbook is packed with crowd pleasers and smart techniques--showing just how much you can accomplish with essentials you can count on one hand. <p/>Can long-winded classics like chili or eggplant Parmesan work for busy weeknights? Why yes. Will chicken noodle soup taste even more chicken noodle-y with just three ingredients? Absolutely. Does subbing in olive oil for butter in lemon bars really make a difference? You bet. With Emma Laperruque by your side you'll learn how to make every step count and flavor sing. (She'll even prove that water--yes water--can be invaluable in everything from ultra-tender meatloaf to veggie burgers.) <p/>There's no shortage of extras too. You'll find tons of need-to-know tips mini-recipe spreads and choose-your-own-adventure charts to give meal-planning a burst of energy: A fervent case for simpler homemade stock a loving ode to canned tuna a very good reason to always have bananas in your freezer and more. This'll be your new sidekick for every meal--fresh-as-heck salads brothy comfort foods brawny meats briny fishes and hearty vegetables that'll take center stage. Big Little Recipes shows busy home cooks how to turn less into more.