Brooklyn Rustic: Simple Food For Sophisticated Palates

Description

Brooklyn is the red-hot center of American food, and Bryan Calvert was one of its first culinary pioneers. Now, in 125 surefire, imaginative recipes, he brings the best of the borough to your table: food that mixes country appeal with urban complexity. This is food at its most elemental and most delicious, infusing fresh flavor into comforting favorites with dishes like Melted Romaine Lettuce; Heirloom Tomatoes with Gin, Feta, and Dill; Stuffed Skillet Chicken with Lemon-Miso Sauce; and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake with Sea Salt and Caramelized Apples. Calvert's recipes build on staples that are available nationally and include flair with ingredients that are ready to be discovered at most markets. Brooklyn Rustic shows how the simplest tricks can make the difference between an average meal and a great one.

Reviews

Is there anywhere cooler than Brooklyn? With its hipster culture and culinary imagination, this cookbook will be the envy of others sitting on your shelf. Easy to make, and filled with various cuisines, this book also contains vegetarian recipes, so don't tricked by the meat dish on the cover.

Elisa, Book Grocer

Author description

Bryan Calvert opened James restaurant in 2008 on a residential corner of Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, after cooking for years in fine restaurants.is food quickly became synonymous with the new Brooklyn dining scene. Calvert is also a co-founder of Cecil & Merl, a national brand of artisanal home and kitchen goods.