Eat This Book: Cooking with Global Fresh Flavors

by Tyler Florence, Petrina Tinslay (Photographer)

While traveling the globe as the host of Food Network’s hit TV shows Tyler’s Ultimate and Food 911, Tyler Florence developed a unique perspective on how Americans like to eat and cook today—and on how to help them with their daily cooking challenges. In Eat This Book, Tyler draws inspiration from kitchens around the world to enliven America’s favorite foods in more than 150 new real kitchen recipes for everyday occasions.

Now you can wake up tired weeknight chicken with the zing of North African spices. Turn Sunday’s same old spaghetti dinner into an authentic Italian abbondanza with Pappardelle Bolognese and Veal Saltimbocca alla Romana. Hit a home run on game day with Fresh Tortilla Chips, Guacamole, and Farmstand Salsa. Each recipe zeroes in on the bright notes of fresh, global fare and a handful of readily available ingredients that engage the senses and spark the palate, and all are as easy to prepare as they are flavorful.

From the simple pleasures of midnight fridge raids to the exotic and sophisticated, Eat This Book satisfies an array of hunger pangs in chapters that truly speak to the way we eat today:

Eating introduces pantry basics with a twist, like Lemon-Caper Mayonnaise and Ginger-Soy Vinaigrette;

Devouring presents snacks and cocktail bites such as Toasted Almonds in Chile Oil and Sautéed Feta Cheese;

Noshing offers crowd-pleasing fare for impromptu gatherings like Cold Sesame Noodles and Grilled Pizza with Mozzarella di Bufala;

Consuming lays out easy dishes for weeknight suppers, including Roasted Chicken Stuffed with Lemon and Herbs and Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado;

Tasting harvests ideas from the summer garden such as Spanish Gazpacho and Roasted Corn with Parmesan and Cayenne;

Savoring serves up hot pots for cold nights, like Braised Brisket and Buttery Turnips; and

Licking the plate clean showcases irresistible desserts, including Peach and Blueberry Crostata and Chocolate Tart.

Packed with the excitement of a culinary wanderlust fulfilled and all the comforts of coming home again, Eat This Book proves there’s really no reason to eat out when the food from your own kitchen can be so delicious.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Food, Nonfiction

288 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2004

About the author

Tyler Florence is an American chef and television host of several Food Network shows.
He graduated from the College of Culinary Arts at the Charleston, South Carolina, campus of Johnson & Wales University in 1991. He was later given an honorary doctorate from the university for his culinary success. He is the owner and executive chef of Wayfare Tavern in San Francisco.

Reviews

[Jess the Shelf-Declared Bibliophile · Rating 4 out of 5]

Found this at a discount used bookrack, and have always been a fan of his, especially since he’s a Greenville SC native. I can’t wait to try his global meals and theme dinner nights around each country.

[Melanie Turner · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hate Tyler Florences vain look at me strut pictures, but the recipes are really good. He has a yummy asian noodle dish in here.

[Liquidlasagna · Rating 3 out of 5]

the two scary recipes people do NOT like
in this one

Wonton of Salmon with Green Curry and Coconut
Muscat Gelee with Blackberries

[Lisa Wuertz · Rating 2 out of 5]

I had high hopes for this book after seeing excerpts from it in my Food & Wine Best of the Best book, but it wasn't that great. First off the introduction just made me want to gag because of how conceited he sounds. The recipes were so-so, except for the amazing artichoke sausage dish that I already had a recipe for. Glad I borrowed this from the library and didn't buy it afterall.

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh Tyler. I want to marry you. This book is full of what it claims to be about. Simple cooking with global flavors. I love that he has recipes right up front for sauces, aioles, and spices, and I can't WAIT to try out his panzanella recipe. Mmmmmm.

[Douglas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some great receipes. Great pictures to show you what your receipe should look like. I need to do more receipes. I made this scallop ceviche and it was tough, but a good receipe.

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love Tyler's gazpacho...

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well-organized with lots of good, practical recipes. Lots of good homemade sauces, too.

[Cassie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Two words. Pulled pork. Made it last weekend, best recipe ever.

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great cover to this cookbook! This book is autographed.

[Glennis · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed Real Kitchen more. This one was a little more exotic, but not necessarily wholly authentic. That doesn't mean the recipes aren't good. It all depends on how "real" you need to be.

[Merritt · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is so elaborate! There are recipes within recipes! Great when you want to cook for a few days to make one meal! Hehe!

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tyler Florence annoys the hell outta me - but I like his cooking. This is a beautiful book and I'll be cooking from it. I just don't want to hear Tyler's cocky lil voice in my head as I do it.

[Beka · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lots of great ideas, but nothing jumped out at me.

[Yvette · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've made plenty of recipes from this book. Everything turns out nicely. Love the flavors and the ease of each recipe. It's a keeper!

[Ivonne]

23.70

[Phalana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I use this often; tasty recipes...easy to free-style off of them.

[Ruth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice book but more exotic that I wante