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Cook Like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons, and Culinary Secrets [Hardcover]

Anne Burrell , Suzanne Lenzer , Mario Batali
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October 4, 2011
If chefs are the new rock stars, Anne wants you to rock in your own kitchen!
 
For Anne Burrell, a classically trained chef and host of Food Network’s Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (where she shares impressive recipes and smart techniques that anyone can master), and Worst Cooks in America (the show that transforms hopeless home cooks), being a rock star in the kitchen means having the confidence and ability to get a great meal on the table without a sweat.  In her debut cookbook, she presents 125 rustic yet elegant recipes, all based on accessible ingredients, along with encouraging notes and handy professional tricks that will help you cook more efficiently at home.

With Anne's guidance, even the novice cook can turn out showstoppers like Whole Roasted Fish or Rack of Lamb Crusted with Black Olives, which are special enough for guests but easy enough for a weekday evening. For Piccolini (Little Nibbles), try making Truffled Deviled Eggs, Sausage and Pancetta Stuffed Mushrooms, or Baked Ricotta with Rosemary and Lemon. Delicious first courses include Pumpkin Soup with Allspice Whipped Cream and Garlic Steamed Mussels with Pimentón Aioli. And if you're craving pasta, Chef Anne's Light-as-a-Cloud Gnocchi, Sweet and Spicy Sausage Ragù, or Killer Mac and Cheese with Bacon will blow you away.

Whether she's telling you how to use garlic most effectively ("perfume the oil, remove the garlic, and ditch it—it's fulfilled its garlic destiny!") or reaffirming the most important part of cooking (it should have the “sparkle factor!”), you will never feel alone at the stove. Anne's effervescent personality and unmatched vitality will be there every step of the way--as teacher, coach, cooking partner, and friend.

Organized from “Piccolini and Firsts” to “Pasta, Seconds, Sides,” and, of course, “Dessert” Cook Like a Rock Star is all about empowering you with the confidence to own what you do in your kitchen, to be excited by what you're making, and to experience the same kind of joy that Anne feels everyday when she cooks and eats.

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Sample Recipe from Cook Like a Rock Star: Peperonata with Goat Cheese

Serves: 6 to 8
Time: about 30 minutes

Mise en place:
Extra virgin olive oil
2 onions, cut into 1/2-inch dice
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 red and 1 yellow bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, pith removed, and cut into 1/2-inch diamonds
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon pimenton (smoked paprika)
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 8-to 10-ounce log of goat cheese, at room temp
Chopped fresh chives, for garnish (optional)
1 baguette, cut into 1/2-inch slices, toasted or grilled

1. Coat a large sauté pan with olive oil, add the onions and red pepper, season with salt, and bring to medium heat. Cook the onions until soft and aromatic, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to make sure they don’t brown.

2. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes; it should start to smell really good!

3. Add the peppers and 1/4 cup water; season with salt. Continue cooking until the peppers have softened and the water has evaporated, another 8 to 10 minutes.

4. Add the tomato paste, pimenton, and sherry vinegar and stir to combine; taste for salt (it will probably need more). Cook until the mixture comes together and looks tightened up and slightly thickened, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool.

5. I like to squish the goat cheese into a serving bowl and nestle the peperonata in the center rather than spooning it over an entire log--it’s more rustic-looking this way. Garnish with chives if you like and serve with baguette slices.


Review

Anne Burrell has rocked in some of New York’s best Italian kitchens, she’s rocked the Food Network, and now she’s gonna help you rock your kitchen with this book.”
--GUY FIERI
 
“Anne Burrell is the real deal. TV or no TV, famous or not, you put her in front of a stove and she will cook your ass under the table.”
--ANTHONY BOURDAIN
 
“Oh, baby, Anne has really knocked it out of the park with this book. It’s bold, fun, and full of the passion that people love about her.”
--EMERIL LAGASSE
 
“While reading these pages, I found myself almost transfixed by Anne’s strong literary voice and compelling (yet so simple!) recipes. . . I even looked over my shoulder a few times as I read or cooked, as if she were standing right by me, whispering hints and tips in my ear. Check out a new voice in Italian food—one that will make you want to bust out your pots and pans and give these great recipes a try. I guarantee that you will feel (and cook) like a rock star in your own kitchen!”
--ALEX GUARNASCHELLI
 
“Reading Cook Like a Rock Star will make you feel like you’re with Anne in the kitchen.  You’re at the stove, she’s behind you, jumping up and down, cheering you on. Her one-of-a-kind voice is in every recipe—getting excited about porchetta (who doesn't?), raving about deviled eggs, admitting her addiction to gnocchi. This girl loves Italian food. Loves it.  She is down to earth, her enthusiasm is infectious, and the best part is that she knows what she is talking about—as if Marcella Hazan were an earthy ragazza next door who invited you over to taste her latest pasta creation. Brava, Anne!”
--CESARE CASELLA
 
“Anne knows what it’s like to be mentored by the best and I’ve seen her continue this tradition with young professional chefs. It’s exciting that people will now have the chance to get this same advice and support at home by reading and using this terrific book.”
--MASAHARU MORIMOTO
 
“Anne’s food is as vibrant and fun as her personality—not everyone can party like a rock star, but with this great book, you'll be cooking like one!”
--MICHAEL SYMON
 
“Anne’s cookbook reads just like she talks—funny, bawdy, full of energy, and rarin’ to cook. Cook Like a Rock Star makes you feel like you’re backstage with her at Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, just the two of you, learning the techniques and tricks she’s spent her whole career perfecting. Every line in this book tells the reader that you can do this! And every page inspires, encourages, simplifies, and demystifies the craft.”
--TED ALLEN

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Clarkson Potter; First Edition edition (October 4, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0307886751
  • ISBN-13: 978-0307886750
  • Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.9 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Her recipes are easy to follow. J. Lew  |  43 reviewers made a similar statement
Anne also has little advice blurbs on each of the recipes that really help as well. Tamara  |  18 reviewers made a similar statement
I highly recommend for the novice or the experienced cook. Shoe Lady  |  24 reviewers made a similar statement
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70 of 72 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book and Must have for your Cooking LIbrary October 5, 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
When I am cooking for my family I generally go right on the food network and print out or save recipes from Anne Burrell. I have made as many as 3 a week to try out and others are in my back pocket for something to make in a pinch. Her pasta and dough recipes are really great and quick to do. I received this book yesterday and in a house of picky eaters I could not find one recipe that I didn't like. There are different sections of the book and is laid out very different then any other cookbook I own. She has designed it so that you can do all your prep work along with the recipe and then start cooking right away. There are helpful notes and alternatives if you want to use a different protein or vegetable. If you have watched her shows or made any of her recipes this is a must have book for you. I think anyone that is a fan of hers will agree when I say that this is the best cookbook by far that I own. It also has pictures as well so you can see what it should look like or if your family is like mine the visual and ingredients can tell me whether they will eat it or not. Great Book Must Buy!!!
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59 of 67 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Too many editing errors January 1, 2012
Format:Hardcover
I love Anne Burrell - her recipes are awesome and I love how she makes you WANT to cook something spectacular. I was so excited to get her book since I normally download her recipes from Foodnetwork, but I was so disappointed in the editing errors that I found in the book. I guess I could have overlooked these errors , but then I came across the dealbreaker: I have made the Sweet Potato and Apple Hash for a dinner party in the past, and everyone loved it, so I decided to make it for Thanksgiving, following the recipe in her book. While making it, it didn't seem right since I could not remember having used chicken broth, and didn't I have to roast the sweet potato??? I also didn't remember the maple syrup. Hmmmm. I double checked on the internet AND the taped version of her show which I kept (that's how much I love this dish), and alas, it is a totally different recipe! Mistake, or just a different version? If it's a different version, it should have been named something different, or a notation should have been included somewhere on the page. In any case, I like the version that I originially fell in love with when I watched her make it on her show (Secrets of a Restaurant Chef). The one in her book ended up tasting good (all the flavors were there), but it was mushy... a totally different dish. Makes me wonder how many other recipes have crticial errors in them as well..... Sorry Anne, I have to return your book. I don't have time to be double-checking the recipes to make sure they're correct - that's what your editor is for! Still love your show, but in the future, I'll just download your recipes from the internet. - Mrs. Garcia
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Just like Anne is in your kitchen October 6, 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
We watch her show all the time. Some of the recipes included are ones from her show (that we tried and liked alot). The recipes are simple, easy to prepare and most important taste good. Looking forward to cooking my way thru this book. Way to go Anne!!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars purchased as a gift
I have not read the inside, only the synopsis. I will get back to the review after I give it to my cookin grandaughter for her birthday. I expect it to make a big hit.
Published 13 days ago by MaPatty
5.0 out of 5 stars rockin'!
The recipes are great. The personal insights are informative and entertaining. Great photos. My husband does the cooking and I enjoy the results.
Published 14 days ago by Debbie Ankiewicz
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent recipes
Have tried a number of recipes and have loved them all! Easy to follow and fun to read. Would recommend to anyone (especially italian food loveras)!
Published 1 month ago by Mary Kramer
5.0 out of 5 stars Great cook book
Great meals, really helpful tips and easy to follow. It made a great gift for a food junkie, he loved it.
Published 1 month ago by Eva Jehle
5.0 out of 5 stars I love Anne
I love this cookbook. The stuffed mushrooms is my favorite and my family makes me make them all the time. Anne really knows how to cook and has taught me a lot. Read more
Published 1 month ago by River13
2.0 out of 5 stars Not that easy!
I wish this book could teach me to cook like a chef. I found out that rock stars can't cook that good. The recipes are not that easy for an amateur (me) to make. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Jay J Posner
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this chef!
have been a fan of Anne Burrell's, ever since I spotted her on Food Network as Mario Batali's Sous Chef. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Debby
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Recipes
Great Recipes & easy to undersatnd
The layout of pages were clear, the pictures & presenations.
I liked Ann's alternatives to certain ingredients. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Max Sabrin
5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely a great spend of $!
love anne burrell. this was my 1st ipad cookbook purchase. now im hooked on both her philosophy and recipes as well as on ipad cookbooks. Read more
Published 2 months ago by janine morton
5.0 out of 5 stars Good cookbook
Anne Burrell's recipes are delicious and we've enjoyed all of the ones that I've prepared. My favorite is her sweet potato and apple hash. Read more
Published 2 months ago by viki954
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I'm a big fan of Anne also! From her cooking show, I learned how to cook properly. And she is so much fun to watch. Can't wait for the book!
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