Creamy cauliflower and onion gratin: Delicious, but swimming in butter and cream to an insane degree--it was pooling and running, even after the gratin cooled. I'd make this again but use more cauliflower (one head was not enough) and use half the butter. This was the best recipe I tried. That being said, these recipes - and Roman's signature style/unapologetic voice - aren't for everyone (word to the wise: anchovies, citrus, and vinegar are the lifeblood coursing through these cookbooks' veins). Even so, I felt inspired by the deft flavor pairings, elevated simplicity, and general idea that somewhere out there in another timeline there's a cooler version of me serving up a Salted Citrus Salad with Fennel, Radish, and Olive to my vintage-clad foodie friends in my quirky/small Brooklyn apartment with endless martinis on the side and Hibiscus-Roasted Peaches with Brown Sugar Bread Crumbs for dessert. Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and starting to pop, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside. 2.

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Honestly, this gets 5 stars because of her COPIOUS commitment to anchovies and her unapologetic writing style. 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. These white beans, adapted from Alison Roman's cookbook "Nothing Fancy" (Clarkson Potter, 2019), could potentially be a whole meal, but they are also great alongside another protein since they pull double duty as both starch and salad. While this dish is beautifully seasonally agnostic, it is a summery dream with grilled whole trout or lamb shoulder, and lots of cold red or white wine, preferably in the sunny outdoors. a b Sodha, Meera (30 November 2019). "Best cookbooks and food writing of 2019". The Guardian . Retrieved 14 July 2020. Cons: For all of the reasons mentioned just above, the vibe and the title of this book clash. A better title for this book would be: "Fancy."Nothing Fancy is like an all-access pass to [Roman's] stunning-yet-relaxed recipes." -- HuffPost, "Best Cookbooks to Give as Gifts" Listen: I'm equally beguiled by both of Alison Roman's cookbooks (2017's Dining In and 2019's Nothing Fancy) and will shout my love for her Salted Butter and Chocolate Chunk Shortbread from the tallest of rooftops ( https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/sal... JUST DO IT). Nothing Fancy is a 2019 cookbook by American cook and writer Alison Roman. The cookbook stresses casual recipes to prepare for friends.

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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 ] Roman makes food more interesting. . . . [ Nothing Fancy] has a why-didn't-I-think-of-that simplicity." -- The New Yorker

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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.Nothing Fancy's recipes are on-trend but unpretentiously so. . . . Most relevant of all is Roman's attitude toward hosting: that all of us can do it, that we should embrace the imperfections of our plans, and that it's more fun to try than to stress. . . . Roman is leading the charge in revitalizing the art of gathering your community around the dinner table." -- Eater This lady has been in a food scene too long because while these recipes are indeed unfussy, they are also surely fancy. These might pass as comfort food if everyone you know is a foodie, but every single recipe has that horrible celebrity-food-show word "elevated" written all over it. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with herbs, followed by a sprinkling/scattering/grating of the cheese.

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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 I have to admit, on first glance the book is anything but Nothing Fancy. But, I rate cookbooks by how many recipes I copy to try later. I believe I would cook a good number of these. I think I have most items in my pantry, and I would estimate them to be reasonably simple to prepare. Feeding friends is totally relaxed with Roman, author of Dining In and New York Times columnist. This abundant collection of all-new recipes is for gatherings big and small, from the weeknight to the weekend. Chittal, Nisha (14 October 2019). "Millennials have dinner parties, they just don't call them that". Vox . Retrieved 14 July 2020.I don’t want to be trendy, or flash-in-the-pan,” she says. “I want to be making things people incorporate into their lives forever.”