Everyday Chef: Simple Dishes for Family and Friends - Hardcover

by Jeremy Sewall (Author), Erin Byers Murray (Author), Michael Harlan Turkell (Photographer)

The renowned Boston chef Jeremy Sewall opens up his home kitchen to share the recipes that he cooks for family and friends.

Sewall simplifies his beloved restaurant repertoire for the home cook with more than 100 dishes. Featured are comforting favorites like vegetable-packed rice bowls; breakfast and lunch fare that includes broccoli and goat cheese frittatas and a roast beef sandwich with caramelized onions; and dinners of pasta with asparagus and slow-roasted pork shoulder.

His recipes elevate home cooking by sharing a chef's perspective: sourcing seasonally, adding key ingredients to bump up flavor, and utilizing professional techniques. Starting with a look at what's inside his own kitchen and pantry--the essential condiments, spices, and equipment--this cookbook is organized by chapters covering the meals of the day and more. Dishes presented in inspiring photography include grilled shrimp with papaya and avocado, roasted parsnip soup, and cumin-roasted sweet potatoes. Also provided is a how-to section that covers making pasta and cooking eggs. These approachable recipes will delight families who appreciate the art of home cooking.

Author Biography

The acclaimed Boston chef Jeremy Sewall's restaurants, including the multi-location Row 34, have received national praise from Saveur, Bon Appetit, GQ, and more. He is the author of the James Beard-nominated Rizzoli cookbook The New England Kitchen and The Row 34 Cookbook. Erin Byers Murray is a journalist specializing in food and wine and is the author of the award-winning Shucked. Food photographer and cookbook author Michael Harlan Turkell's work has appeared in numerous cookbooks and publications, including his own, Acid Trip: Travels in the World of Vinegar.