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Nothing Fancy is a 2019 cookbook by American cook and writer Alison Roman. The cookbook stresses casual recipes to prepare for friends. Development Roman's first cookbook, Dining In, was published in 2017. 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. 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. Structure and contents Roman categorizes recipes into snacks, salads, sides, mains, and "after dinner" and intersperses the book with essays and commentary about food-related subjects, such as sardines and wine. The book's structure mirrors the order in which Roman serves dishes to guests both for casual gatherings and more formal events such as Thanksgiving. The book eschews presenting the reader with suggested menus featuring its recipes, something often found in other cookbooks for hosting. Roman has said the book contains advice and recipes for an "attainable" life rather than an "aspirational" one. Reception and accolades The Guardian included Nothing Fancy on its list of the "Best cookbooks and food writing of 2019". Meera Sodha, who compiled the list, wrote that the book presents "heart, soul and food frequently and unapologetically made using store-cupboard ingredients." Michele Moses recommended the book to readers of The New Yorker, writing: "Part of the appeal is her grasp of her audience: the financially unsteady millennial generation, which has turned “nothing fancy” into an aesthetic choice." Moses also discussed the accessible persona cultivated by Roman in the book, and highlighted tips accompanying certain recipes that expressed annoyance with some expectations held by guests. Moses refers to Roman as "libidinous and a little bit mean," contrasting her with the "prim and gracious" personas of Ina Garten and Martha Stewart. Megan Reynolds has "respectfully disagreed" with the sentiment that the book demonstrates an "attainable" rather than "aspirational" lifestyle, saying that "the lifestyle as portrayed in Nothing Fancy is aspirational to a certain subset of Brooklyn women—clog-wearers and devotees of New York Magazine's The Strategist." In a review of Roman's 2023 dessert cookbook, Sweet Enough, Adam Rothbarth characterized Roman's three cookbooks (Dining In, Nothing Fancy, and Sweet Enough) as "about cooking to be with people", as opposed to purely about "cooking" or "cooking for people". Commercial success The book was a New York Times bestseller. References. Discover the Meera Sodha popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Meera Sodha books.
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Tarkari
Rohit GhaiKUTIR NAMED BRITISH RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR 2022 AT THE BRITISH RESTAURANT AWARDSKutir named by Evening Standard as one of the Best Indian Restaurants in London 2022'Rohit is respec...
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A Year in 120 Recipes
Jack MonroeCook locally and seasonally with 120 affordable, simple and delicious recipes from the bestselling and awardwinning food writer and antipoverty campaigner behind Tin Can Cook and A...
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Chicken and Rice
Shu Han LeeSoutheast Asian food is fresh, easy and full of unforgettable flavours: Chicken and Rice will show you just how simple it is to make at home.Shu Han Lee moved to London from Singap...
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Pressure Cooking Every Day
Denise SmartDiscover the potential of pressure cooking with this musthave cookbook.Featuring 80 fresh, easytomake modern recipes, such as Huevos rancheros, Lentil and cauliflower curry and Bak...
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The Book of Chai
Mira ManekThe ritual of chai offers a moment to stop, to inhale, to feel awakened by the heady concoction of tea leaves and spices, to look out of the window and observe, to sit and let thou...
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Easy Indian Vegetarian
Chetna MakanSimple and satisfying meatfree dishes from bestselling author Chetna MakanCelebrating the incredible vegetarian food that India has to offer, Easy Indian Vegetarian delivers fresh,...
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The Food Almanac
Miranda YorkSHORTLISTED FOR THE FORTNUM & MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2021The Food Almanac is a seasonal collection of recipes and stories celebrating the joy of food – a dazzling, diverse...
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The Happy Pear
David Flynn & Stephen FlynnTHE IRISH NO.1 BESTSELLING COOKBOOK! DELICIOUS PLANTBASED, RECIPES LOVED BY VEGETARIAN AND MEATEATERS ALIKE!'These lovely boys always create incredibly tasty food' Jamie Oliver Let...
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Perfect Too
Felicity CloakeHaving rigorously tried and tested recipes from all the greats Elizabeth David and Delia Smith to Nigel Slater and Simon Hopkinson Felicity Cloake has pulled together the best po...
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Eivissa
Anne Sijmonsbergen‘This is my dream cookbook … A really evocative and delicious collection of recipes and a tantalising glimpse of a beautiful island’ – Russell Norman, author of PolpoShortlisted fo...
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River Cafe Italian Kitchen
Rose Gray & Ruth RogersThe RIVER CAFE COOKBOOKS are a publishing phenomenon, with over a quarter of a million sold. Following a successful pilot on BBC, Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers were asked by Channel 4 ...
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The Elegant Economist
Eliza ActonBefore Mrs Beeton there was Eliza Acton, whose crisp, clear, simple style and foolproof instructions established the format for modern cookery writing, leading to her being called ...
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The Incredible Spice Men
Cyrus Todiwala & Tony SinghAcclaimed chefs Tony Singh and Cyrus Todiwala are on a mission to wake Britain up to the versatility of spices.For too long, our spices have sat unused and dusty in cupboard shelve...
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Wild
Joel Gazdar & Aiste GazdarReconnect with nature to feel happy and healthy.The Mayan Salad. The Raw Chocolate Tart. The Forgotten Ecstasy Smoothie. These delicious and creative offerings from London’s revere...
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Avoca at Home
AvocaAn inspiring new cookbook from the home of Ireland's most indulgent and comforting foodFor decades, Avoca cookbooks have been staples in kitchens in Ireland and beyond, filled with...
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The Fresh Vegan Kitchen
David Bailey & Charlotte BaileyIrresistible vegan food from awardwinning vegan street food pioneers, David and Charlotte Bailey of Wholefood Heaven. David and Charlotte Bailey have taken the street market scene ...
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New Flavours of the Lebanese Table
Nada SalehThe food of Lebanon has long been rated as one of the great cuisines of the world. Healthy, simple to prepare, full of fresh flavours and sensual aromatics, it makes great use of g...
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Happy India
Nicky Sitaram SabnisDie besten Originalrezepte aus ganz IndienIn Happy India nimmt uns der gelernte Koch und WahlChiemgauer Nicky Sitaram Sabnis mit auf eine kulinarische Reise durch sein Heimatland I...
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Tanya Bakes
Tanya BurrYoutuber and actress Tanya Burr is back with her very first cookbook, sharing her passion for baking and all her favourite recipes. As well as cakes and bakes, readers will love Ta...
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Masala
Mallika BasuWholesome recipes, bold flavours and easy cheats to create a true taste of India in a modern kitchen '20 Best New Cookbooks of 2018' Independent '3 Comfort Food Cookb...
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Desi Kitchen
Sarah WoodsJoin Sarah Woods on a mouthwatering celebration of British and South Asian fusion recipes, featuring the Desi communities who created them'I've longed for a book like this. A fasci...
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The Rangoon Sisters
Amy Chung & Emily Chung'The Rangoon Sisters taught me everything I know about Burmese food. And now they can teach you too.' Grace Dent'Amy and Emily's food is vibrant, colourful and packed with flavour....
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Indian Vegetarian Cookery
Jack Santa MariaThis book contains appetising recipes collected from all over India. They reflect a traditional view in which each daily act including preparation, cooking and eating forms a pa...
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Proper Healthy Food
Nick KnowlesIn 2015 Nick Knowles felt overweight, unhealthy and was feeling every one of his 53 years. He travelled to Thailand for a retreat and after fasting for a week, and then adopting a ...
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Morito
Samantha Clark & Samuel ClarkAs the little sister of Moro, Morito has been serving delicious and innovative tapas and mezze in the heart of London’s Exmouth Market for over three years. Morito’s cracked plaste...
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The Currabinny Cookbook
James Kavanagh & William MurrayCookbook of the Year, Irish Book Awards 2018Irish Times Best Cookbooks 2018'The book exudes a love of food . . . there are lots of good things to explore inside' Darina Allen, Iris...
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The Little Swedish Kitchen
Rachel Khoo'A joy to behold' Yotam OttolenghiLearn how to cook the Swedish way with this beautiful book of over 100 delicious recipes. Spring picnics on the archipelago; barbecues at the summ...
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The Spice Tree
Nisha KatonaAll the secrets to cook authentic familystyle and takeaway favourite curries at home from Mowgli founder and curry evangelist Nisha Katona.'Nisha's book is brilliant stunning reci...
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The Plant-Based Diet Revolution
Alan Desmond & Bob Andrew'This book is fantastic. We love the recipes and secretly wish that we'd written them ourselves!' Stephen and David Flynn, The Happy Pear'Get ready, because this book is going to c...
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Simply Italian
Michela Chiappa, Emanuela Chiappa & Romina ChiappaThe very best of Italian cooking with Michela, Romina and Emanuela in Simply Italian.'Wales and Italy, family and food: for us, these four things are inextricably linked and at the...
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The World of the Happy Pear
David Flynn & Stephen Flynn'These lovely boys always create incredibly tasty food.' Jamie OliverDavid and Stephen Flynn put fun, deliciousness and friendship at the heart of their cooking. By showing that ve...
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The Accidental Vegetarian
Simon RimmerWhen Simon Rimmer bought a small vegetarian restaurant, he had no idea how to cook. Armed with two cookbooks and heaps of enthusiasm, he and a friend created the best vegetarian re...
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The Asian Pantry
Dominique WoolfPREORDER your answer to easy and delicious, affordable Asian recipes that are big on flavour.Your pantry, whether it is a shelf, cupboard, drawer or just a collection of bottles an...
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Where the Wild Cooks Go
Cerys Matthews'A joyous treasure trove' Michael Morpurgo'A delight' Tom Jones'A Tour De Force' Roger PhillipsCook your way around the world with Cerys Matthews' Where the Wild Cooks Go, with a S...
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Cook Share Eat Vegan
Áine CarlinDelicious plantbased recipes that everyone will love, with this latest book from the UK's bestselling vegan author, Áine Carlin. With an emphasis on great flavours and fresh, sea...