120+ recipes for the unfussy dishes--from all-day eggs to 2 a.m.
snacks--that the James Beard Award-winning, three-Michelin-starred chef
of Manresa cooks at home.
"An instant classic, it defines California cool and wears its
sophistication lightly."--Padma Lakshmi
When David Kinch isn't working at one of his restaurants, he cooks in
his strawberry-colored bungalow--affectionately known as the Pink
Palace--where he lives on the Northern California coast. A casual meal
might include a rustic pasta made with cans from the pantry, a simple
roasted chicken, or too many oysters to count.
In At Home in the Kitchen, you'll find David's ready-for-anything
Mother-Sauce Mayo, a revelatory Guacamole with Pomegranate, the best
make-ahead Grilled Cheese, and everything you want to eat for dinner
tonight: Onion & Brioche Soup, Brussels Sprouts with Cider & Goat
Cheese, Penne with a Walnut Sauce, Jambalaya New Orleans Style,
Oven-Roasted Potatoes with Cod, Whole Roast Cauliflower with Capers &
Egg, and much more.
Photographed on location in the coastal town of Santa Cruz, where David
surfs, sails, and entertains, this laid-back cookbook is packed with
go-to recipes, songs to listen to while cooking, and a few classic
cocktails (rhum punch, daiquiris, sangria, margaritas!) to set a
cheerful mood. And while each recipe has no more than a few key
ingredients, David's clever techniques, subtle twists, and fresh flavor
combinations guarantee delicious--and impressive!--results
in no time
at all.