Antoni in the Kitchen

by Antoni Porowski, Mindy Fox

Overview

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
*One of Food & Wine’s Essential New Cookbooks for Fall*
*One of Eater's Best Fall Cookbooks 2019*
*One of Amazon's Best Cookbooks for Fall 2020*

"Antoni has a love of food equal to my own. From his Johnny's Queso Blanco (you can never go wrong with melted cheese) to his Polish Hangover Soup (I'm sure this will come in very handy) and all of his desserts, I can't wait to explore the mind and creativity of this extremely hot chef."
—Chrissy Teigen

Antoni Porowski, the food and wine guru on Netflix's sensation Queer Eye, meets people where they live—literally. With appealing vulnerability, he shows cooks of all levels how to become more confident and casual in the kitchen. The verve and naturalness of his approach earned raves from Food & Wine and Bon Appétit to GQ and the New York Times, which noted his dishes prove that “sometimes simple is anything but simplistic.”

Some of the recipes in this book are weeknight healthyish meals, while others are perfect for off-the-cuff entertaining. Visual stunners, they’re often composed of fewer than five ingredients. Whether Bastardized Easy Ramen; Malaysian Chili Shrimp; Roasted Carrots with Carrot-Top Pesto; or Salty Lemon Squares, all are visual stunners and can be carried off with panache, even by beginners.     

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781328631343
Publisher:	HMH Books
Publication date:	09/09/2019
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	19,312
Product dimensions:	8.20(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

ANTONI POROWSKI is the Emmy Award-winning food and wine expert on the Netflix hit show Queer Eye. A television personality, chef, and model, he has worked as a food consultant and sommelier. He lives in New York City.

MINDY FOX is a writer and editor who has authored and co-authored many cookbooks. She lives in Portland, Maine. 

Editorial Reviews

07/01/2019

Porowski, the food and wine guru on the Netflix series Queer Eye, presents an eclectic, appealing collection of recipes that reflect his “life path.” Elements of Porowski’s Polish heritage are echoed throughout, such as Polish caramel Easter squares, pickled herring tartines with apple and radishes, and bigos (a meat-and-cabbage stew). Influenced by growing up in ethnically diverse Montreal, Porowski includes several recipes that have Middle Eastern and South Asian flair, such as fesenjan (pomegranate-walnut chicken stew), and chickpea masala. There are also delightful recipes that recall his junior high school years in West Virginia, such as five-onion soup with crispy shallots, and a blackened swordfish with polenta hush puppies and roasted tomatoes (which he recalls from a “market-style” restaurant in the state’s capital). Fans of Queer Eye will enjoy Porowski’s recipes inspired by cast members, such as Johnny’s Queso Blanco named after Jonathan Van Ness, smoky chicken skillet fajitas (one of Tan France’s favorite dishes), and Kansas City Coconut Sheet cake inspired by one of the show’s caterers. Porowski accompanies many recipes with helpful tips: to slice soft goat cheese for canapés, he suggests using unflavored dental floss instead of a knife, and he also lists sriracha as a good substitution for chili garlic sauce. This terrific volume will appeal to cooks of all levels looking to expand their repertoire. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly

"Antoni has a love of food equal to my own. From his Johnny's Queso Blanco (you can never go wrong with melted cheese) to his Polish Hangover Soup (I'm sure this will come in very handy) and all of his desserts, I can't wait to explore the mind and creativity of this extremely hot chef."
—Chrissy Teigen

"Full of enthusiasm, warmth, and joy. From the simplest radishes in pink-peppercorn butter to a classic grilled cheese with tomato bisque to an innovative turkey kefte, the book shows a knowledge of techniques and an intrepid spirit in the kitchen."
—Jacques Pépin

"Antoni's enthusiasm for food is infectious. Approachable and easy, these recipes will inspire anyone to get into the kitchen."
—Padma Lakshmi

"Antoni's culinary skills are prodigious, but what makes him special is the key ingredient that makes Queer Eye special: heart."
—Ted Allen

"Antoni is a born storyteller. His ability to convert even the most cynical eater to the simple, relatable joys of good food is what makes this cookbook special. Whether you're a seasoned pro or in need of a culinary makeover, I dare you NOT to fall in love with Antoni!"
—Gail Simmons, food expert, TV host, and author of Bringing It Home

"The cook, the book, the recipes—Charmers all! From soups and stews that take us back to his Polish childhood to of-the-moment diragus with oozy eggs, marinated watermelon bites, or an olive oil Bundt cake with pecan streusel, Antoni brings warmth, style, and a very personal take to easy, simple foods made to share."
—Dorie Greenspan, author of Everyday Dorie

"Playful with a hit of sophistication, Antoni in the Kitchen is the next best thing to getting a full-on Queer Eye cooking makeover."
—Christina Tosi, chef-owner of Milk Bar

"Cooking's highest power is to make us feel connected. Antoni reminds us of this on screen, and now on the page. I can't wait to cook so many of the things in these pages, starting with the meatloaf with the entire block of cheddar cheese tucked inside of it."
—Julia Turshen, author of Now & Again and Small Victories and host of Keep Calm and Cook On

From the Publisher

08/01/2019

Although not a professional chef, Porowski, the Polish Canadian star of hit Netflix series Queer Eye, has an extensive background in food and a lifelong passion for cooking and entertaining. Porowski's first cookbook with veteran cookbook writer Fox offers a dynamic mix of colorful recipes made with simple, fresh ingredients. The recipes, often inspired by family, friends, and Porowski's favorite restaurants, offer updated twists on a variety of culinary traditions, including Persian, Greek, Italian, French, and Polish. Recipes for sophisticated yet laidback entertaining are especially appealing. Home cooks will also be inspired by hearty stews and pastas, seasonal vegetable dishes and salads, and a variety of sweet options. Porowski treats Queer Eye fans to plenty of culinary tidbits about his family, friends, and childhood in Montreal, along with a slew of glamorous photos shot on New York's streets and in its markets and shops. The overall package is fresh, stylish, and trendy, just what you'd expect from one of the Fab Five. VERDICT The Queer Eye star's first cookbook is sure to appeal to the show's many fans and foodies alike; an essential purchase.—Kelsy Peterson, Forest Hill Coll., Melbourne, Australia

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