{"product_id":"cook-beautiful-delicious-recipes-and-exquisite-presentations","title":"Cook Beautiful: Delicious Recipes and Exquisite Presentations","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In Cook beautiful, Athena reveals the secrets to preparing and presenting unforgettable meals. As the voice and curator behind EyeSwoon, an online lifestyle destination for food, entertaining, fashion, and interior design, Athena cooks with top chefs, hosts incredible dinners, and designs stunning tablescapes, while emphasizing the importance of balancing the visual elements of each dish with incredible flavors. In her debut cookbook, she's finally showing the rest of us how to achieve her impeccable yet approachable cooking style. Included are 100 recipes with step-by-step advice on everything from prep to presentation--from artfully layering a peach and burrata salad to searing a perfect steak. Recipes include Grilled Zucchini Flatbread with Ramp-Pistachio Pesto, Charred Eggplant with Zaatar and Yogurt Tahini, Mezzi Rigatoni with Radicchio and Guanciale, Stewed Pork with Squash and Walnut Gremolata, Blood Orange Bundt Cake with Orange Bitters Glaze, and more. Organized by season, each section closes with a tablescape inspired by nature, along with specific table dâecor and entertaining tips. Cook Beautiful is where design meets food, where culinary tradition marries food styling, where home chefs become experts. These are luscious dishes to make for friends and family, with advice that will inspire you to create visually stunning, and still wholly delicious, culinary masterpieces.\" --]cAmazon.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAthena Calderone\u003c\/b\u003e is a celebrated interior designer, chef, entertaining expert, and creator of award-winning lifestyle site EyeSwoon. Deemed \"The modern girl's Martha Stewart\" by \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times T Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, she is recognized and respected by culinary, fashion, and design worlds alike. Whether layering flavors in the kitchen, setting a bountiful table, or designing a room, Athena is renowned for her use of graceful yet juxtaposed pairings-always with an underpinning of sophistication. Fueled by her belief that beautiful food and design bring us together and turn little moments into lasting memories, Athena remains committed to pushing the boundaries of her craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Athena Calderone proves that simple, delicious dishes can look as good as they taste.\"--Adam Rapport \"editor in chief of Bon Appétit\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Athena's cooking is as stylish as she is--if only I could dress as good as she cooks.\"--Laura Brown \"editor in chief of InStyle\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In \n\u003ci\u003eCook Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e, Athena Calderone unites her twin passions of cooking and styling. Her glorious food takes on a magnificent, almost otherworldly, loveliness through an extraordinary use of color, shape, and texture. After studying every picture, I'm ready to replicate it myself!\"--Dana Cowin \"journalist and former editor in chief of Food \u0026amp; Wine\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"I love how Athena always sees the beauty in food. It's a treat to have an entire book that reflects her amazing vision--and one that's filled with so many incredible recipes.\"--Kerry Diamond \"editorial director of Cherry Bombe\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Athena has the Midas touch: Give her simple ingredients and she will create elegant, memorable meals that are familiar but flawless. She understands the art of cooking beautifully, and the food in her mouthwatering manifesto is truly gold.\"--Daphne Oz \"bestselling author, cohost of The Chew\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"We've all swooned over Athena Calderone's impeccable style, and now she shares her secrets to making her food--and table--so gorgeous. The inspiring tips in \n\u003ci\u003eCook Beautiful \u003c\/i\u003ewill help you create a feast for the eyes, so you can entertain on an entirely new level.\"--Christine Muhlke \"editor at large at Bon Appétit\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"I've always admired Athena as a friend and visionary. Her balance and focus on ingredients make her so good at what she does, and now they've finally come together so perfectly in this book. She sure can cook beautiful!\"--Dan Kluger \"James Beard Award-nominated chef and owner of Loring Place\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" \n\u003ci\u003eCook Beautiful \u003c\/i\u003eis a stunning reminder to look at our plates and market baskets with fresh eyes and an appreciation for the bounty of each season. Athena's thoughtful kitchen insight and artful approach lure you with every recipe. I dare you to resist her call to get cooking!\"--Gail Simmons \"food critic, TV host, and author of Bringing It Home\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This book is the closest thing to dining at Athena's home, an experience I cherish as it's always full of laughter, beauty, and incredible food. In \n\u003ci\u003eCook Beautiful, \u003c\/i\u003eAthena thoughtfully guides readers through the seasons and shows how a little effort in entertaining can create truly special memories.\"--Nate Berkus \"interior designer, product designer, and bestselling author\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In \n\u003ci\u003eCook Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e, Athena teaches aspiring home chefs how to prepare meals that are not only beautiful, but also nourishing for the body and soul.\"--Lauren Bush \"CEO and founder of FEED\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Athena's warmth, curiosity, and beauty are effortlessly translated into everything she creates, making our mouths water and eyes swoon in \n\u003ci\u003eCook Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e!\"--Carolyn Murphy \"supermodel and actress\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Style and beauty are what Athena brings to anything she does. She is one of these magicians that make you wonder how it's done, but then she's also the great friend who will explain to you how to do it. And you're like 'I can't believe it was that simple!'--the nature of inspiration, in other words!\"--Garance Doré \"bestselling author and illustrator\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Athena Calderone, creator of EyeSwoon, here is a spectacularly beautiful cookbook with 100 seasonal recipes for meals as gorgeous as they are delicious--lavishly photographed by Johnny Miller.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Beard Award Winner, Photography\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Proves that simple, delicious dishes can look as good as they taste.\" ―Adam Rapport, editor in chief, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Bon Appétit\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Athena's cooking is as stylish as she is.\" ―Laura Brown, editor in chief of\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e InStyle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eCook Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e, Athena reveals the secrets to preparing and presenting unforgettable meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the voice and curator behind EyeSwoon, an online lifestyle destination for food, entertaining, fashion, and interior design, Athena cooks with top chefs, hosts incredible dinners, and designs stunning tablescapes, while emphasizing the importance of balancing the visual elements of each dish with incredible flavors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn her debut cookbook, she finally shows the rest of us how to achieve her impeccable yet approachable cooking style. Included are 100 recipes with step-by-step advice on everything from prep to presentation, from artfully layering a peach and burrata salad to searing a perfect steak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecipes include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrilled Zucchini Flatbread with Ramp-Pistachio Pesto\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharred Eggplant with Zaatar and Yogurt Tahini\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMezzi Rigatoni with Radicchio and Guanciale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eStewed Pork with Squash and Walnut Gremolata\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlood Orange Bundt Cake with Orange Bitters Glaze\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd dozens more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOrganized by season, each section closes with a tablescape inspired by nature, along with specific table décor and entertaining tips. \u003ci\u003eCook Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e is where design meets food, where culinary tradition marries food styling, where home chefs become experts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese are luscious dishes to make for friends and family, with advice that will inspire you to create visually stunning, and still wholly delicious, culinary masterpieces. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eWilson Nonfiction Catalog\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/11\/2019 (EAN 9781419726521, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eCalderone, Athena\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAthena Calderone\u003c\/b\u003e is a celebrated interior designer, chef, entertaining expert, and creator of award-winning lifestyle site EyeSwoon. Deemed \"The modern girl's Martha Stewart\" by \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times T \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, she is recognized and respected by culinary, fashion, and design worlds alike. Whether layering flavors in the kitchen, setting a bountiful table, or designing a room, Athena is renowned for her use of graceful yet juxtaposed pairings--always with an underpinning of sophistication. Fueled by her belief that beautiful food and design bring us together and turn little moments into lasting memories, Athena remains committed to pushing the boundaries of her craft.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Calderone, Athena\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Abrams Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2017-10-10\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Seasonal|Cooking|Tablesetting|Cooking|Entertaining|General|Cooking|Individual Chefs \u0026amp; Restaurants\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Cookbooks|Seasonal cooking|Cooking|Entertaining|Decoration and ornament|Party decorations|Dinners and dining\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.85 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419726521\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781419726521\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abrams Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154403262742,"sku":"SP-9781419726521","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9781419726521.jpg?v=1774943863","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/cook-beautiful-delicious-recipes-and-exquisite-presentations","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}