I had the fabulous good fortune to attend the launch party of Martha Stewart’s latest cookbook: One Pot. Yes, I rubbed elbows with Martha herself, along with a bunch of celebrity chefs… but that’s not what I”m here to discuss! I am a huge fan of Martha’s cookbooks – while I have a fairly extensive library of cookbooks, there are only a handful that I refer to time and time again. A record high of 3 of hers fall in that handful (including this one). I highly recommend her cookbooks.
As partygoers exited, we were gifted with our very own copies. When I flipped through it, I wasn’t disappointed – a bunch of recipes popped out immediately and I was very excited to make them.
The first one I made: roasted mustard salmon with new potatoes and red cabbage. It was a no-brainer for a lot of reasons; I actually had all of the ingredients in my home already (minus potatoes; it’s nearly impossible for me to keep potatoes in my home because I eat them very quickly), and the entire dish comes together in the casserole dish. Seriously. Ridiculously easy, bursting with flavor, and totally delicious. This goes into the rotation, for sure – I eat a lot of salmon as it is, so a new way to make it was a welcome change. I’ve also never roasted purple cabbage, but this gave the cabbage such a nice sweetness that contrasted with the whole grain mustard/horseradish mixture so well… yum!!!
The next dish I had to make was braised chicken with potatoes, lemon and olives. I’ve been a little obsessed with cooking with olives lately – it adds such a nice little zip of salt, and the texture is fairly unique as well – that this dish was just the perfect way to continue exploring that. (I was cooking fresh tomatoes with nicoise olives for a while there.) I used more lemon, more potatoes, and less chicken in my version of this – and my potatoes melted a little bit, making the overall dish super flavorful and the sauce thick on its own – but another winner. This or some variation of this also makes it into the rotation – totally delicious, super easy, and super tasty. I love complete meals in one pot!!! (Bonus: the thyme was taken from my sister’s herb garden. Hyper-local and free! No leftover thyme.)
And now the fun part: the PR company was kind enough to send over an additional copy of Martha Stewart’s One Pot for me to give away to one of my lucky readers!
All you have to do is comment below with your favorite cookbook (and a link if possible) that you think I’d enjoy. Easy-peasy! I will pick a lucky winner on Friday, November 21, at 2:15 pm, so be sure to use your real email address and check back then!!! Good luck!
Per usual, contest is not open to members of the Feisty Family, and only to residents of the continental 48 states. I was not paid for this post, and opinions expressed herein are my own.
To my faithful readers: I know you’re probably tired of hearing my excuses and apologies, but again, I apologize for my extended absence. I’m dealing with some personal issues, including a serious limit to my creative capacity. I just don’t feel it in me to write about food right now, and I don’t know how to fix that. I’m sorry…
CheeeeEEEEse says
Whatever version of Betty Crocker’s Cookbook this one is: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5QZdY__GCOM/T9vgOpizocI/AAAAAAAAFUA/ksQzfVigeiM/s1600/photo+(3).JPG
So much good food came out of that 70’s version from my mom.
Maria says
I am such a fan of Jamie Oliver and his Jamie at Home book is a treasure. Great photos and the companion TV series demonstrated how easy and straightforward his recipes are.
http://www.amazon.com/Jamie-Home-Cook-Your-Good/dp/1401322425
Andrea Maniscalco says
I really like this book:
All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking by Molly Stevens
http://www.amazon.com/All-About-Braising-Uncomplicated-Cooking/dp/0393052303/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1416238750&sr=8-3&keywords=braised
It’s a nice looking book and I have enjoyed everything I have made from it (admittedly that is only about 3 recipes).
Meri says
Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats–A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners (A 30-Minute Meal Cookbook)
http://www.amazon.com/Rachael-Ray-365-Repeats-A-Deliciously/dp/1400082544
variety is always key 🙂
corinne says
I have to admit to rarely using cook books at all. The Smitten Kitchen archive of meals is fabulous though!
Daina says
I’m a big fan of http://www.skinnytaste.com. Gina’s recipes are absolutely delicious, but also super healthy. You can access a lot of her recipes just from the site, but she has also come out with a new cookbook: http://www.amazon.com/Skinnytaste-Cookbook-Light-Calories-Flavor/dp/0385345623/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1416252284&sr=1-1&keywords=skinnytaste+cookbook
Happy eating!
Feisty Foodie says
6 was the lucky winning number! Congratulations, Daina!
Please check your email for instructions on how to claim your prize.
Thanks to everyone for entering, and for all the wonderful suggestions – I will have to check these out!
fel says
I don’t know if it’s my favorite cookbook (yet) but everything I’ve ever made from The Kitchn has come out deliciously so I can’t help but think their new cookbook will be one of my go-tos. http://www.thekitchn.com/books/cookbook
Lisa says
I love all of Jamie Oliver’s cookbooks. I fell in love with him when my mother and I discovered him on public access television. I’d start with this book first ^_^ It’s what eased me into everyday cooking. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1401301940/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?qid=1416293838&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
Amy M says
I dont use cookbooks – more likey to just use whatever i have on hand, you can stirfry anything!
But I would like to cook more “fancy”, and one pot sounds ideal for lazy me.
Kate F. says
I don’t really have a favorite cookbook, but I like the Better Homes & Gardens ones.
Lisa A says
I second The Kitchn cookbook! Its wonderful.
ruth says
The barefoot contessa back to basics cookbook is my fav!
kim says
The Ayurvedic Cookbook Paperback
Hope you’re able to resolve your personal issues and don’t worry about the lax in blog post. 🙂
Maureen says
This Susan Branch book is one of hers and they are what started off my love of cookbooks.http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Heart-Home-Susan-Branch/dp/0316106380/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1416517921&sr=8-5&keywords=susan+branch
Karen says
Don’t laugh, I’ve been using Babe’s Country Cookbook a lot lately: http://www.strandbooks.com/vegetarian/babes-country-cookbook. I eat meat, but the desserts are terrific. I’m making “Brilliant Candy Slices” and two other cookie recipes from it this weekend.
teresa says
I LOVE ALL OF PAULA DEEN AND REE DRUMMOND COOKBOOKS,THEY ARE MY VERY FAVORITE COOKS/AUTHORS, I WISH PAULA WAS BACK ON TV AGAIN,I WATCHED HER AND REE DRUMMOND”S COOKING SHOWS,EVERYONE MAKES MISTAKES,BECAUSE NO ONE IS PERFECT AND PEOPLE DO LEARN FROM THEIR MISTAKES FROM THEIR PAST,SO I DO FORGIVE PAULA ,LIKE EVERYONE ELSE SHOULD ALSO,