Nothing Fancy: Unfussy Food for Having People Over

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Spoiler alert: These recipes are a little too fancy! Am I buying hibiscus flowers to roast with peaches? Not a chance. But I do like Alison Roman's style, which is charming and funny (e.g, You can use Greek yogurt here, but don't blame me if you wish you had used sour cream). Most of the recipes I made were good but slightly off--usually too much or too little of a particular ingredient (salt, butter, lemon, etc.). In case it's useful for anyone: Arrange the lettuce on a large plate, serving platter or shallow bowl and top with onion and capers. Drizzle with vinegar and season with salt and pepper. I'm switching my review to 3 stars and this is wildly generous of me. The pretentious attitude warrants literally 2 but there are some genuinely good sides recipes which is its only saving grace.

Nothing Fancy: Unfussy Food for Having People Over

Enemy of the mild, champion of the bold, Ms. Roman offers recipes in Nothing Fancy that are crunchy, cheesy, tangy, citrusy, fishy, smoky and spicy."--Julia Moskin, The New York Times I hope they make it every year for the rest of their lives,” she says. “Having things that are truly good enough to stand the test of time is exactly my goal. I’m playing the long game.” Escarole with mustard and bread crumbs: A good, interesting salad--I never buy escarole, and it helped to have someone tell me what to do with it! I did not have guanciale (see, fancy!), so I just used bacon.

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On the positive side, the recipes look absolutely delicious, and I'd love to eat everything in the main dish chapter. Plus the author, while totally missing the not-fancy mark, at least isn't precious about it. Clearly this is actually how she eats.

Nothing Fancy: Unfussy Food for Having People Over by Alison

small head of iceberg lettuce, cut into 1 ½-inch slices (crosswise) or classic wedges (yes, this is a lot of lettuce for three people, but what can I say, I am enthusiastic). Roman's first cookbook, Dining In, was published in 2017. [1] Dining In focused on recipes that "had you thinking about eating inside just for yourself" where Nothing Fancy focuses on meals for larger groups and tips for successfully hosting multiple people. [2] The book stresses "unfussy" foods and recipes and the value of authenticity and connection when cooking for and hosting friends or guests in one's home, rather than traditional dinner parties, which tend to focus on presentation and etiquette. [3] Structure and contents [ edit ] Our servers are getting hit pretty hard right now. To continue shopping, enter the characters as they are shown Roman] could offer a master’s program in Approachable Recipe. . . . [ Nothing Fancyis] a manual not just for dinner, but for life.” — The Washington PostWhitney, Christine (8 November 2017). "Alison Roman on Milk Chocolate, Clogs, and the One Lip Stain That Never Comes Off". The Cut . Retrieved 14 July 2020. Nothing Fancy] exemplifies that classic Roman approach to cooking: well-known ingredients rearranged in interesting and compelling ways for young home cooks who want food that looks (and photographs) as good as it tastes." -- Grub Street Davis, Wynne (18 December 2019). "With 'Nothing Fancy,' Alison Roman Aims To Rebrand Having People Over For Dinner". NPR . Retrieved 14 July 2020.