Gather - by David Robertson (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The Dirty Apron Cooking School has taught thousands of people from around the world to cook. In this anticipated follow-up to his bestselling Dirty Apron Cookbook, David Robertson's latest book celebrates the simple pleasure that is cooking food. As cooking becomes more social by nature, Gather features an enticing collection of 80 delicious recipes, designed to be shared, on platters and in big bowls, heaped high, served with care, generosity and a lot of love. From crème brûlée French toast to a salmon, spinach and fennel Wellington to beef tenderloin with salsa verde and honey-roasted vegetables, these crowd-pleasing recipes are super approachable and burst with flavor. David includes more options for plant-based and gluten-free diets and introduces some new techniques to mix. After all, good cooking is all about coaxing flavors out of your ingredients, and if you get the techniques down, you'll have success in the kitchen and see big smiles around the table. No matter the skill level, home cooks can learn how to cook with more confidence so they spend less time in the kitchen and more around the dining table with friends and family. Simply put: Gather gets to the heart of cooking and is an indispensable addition to any food lover's library.

Review Quotes

"This cookbook invites us to gather around Chef David's kitchen to learn, cook and eat--just as you would at his cooking school. He shows us that cooking is joyful, gratifying and delicious." --Chef Anna Olson, author and TV host "Chef David has written yet another cookbook full of unique flavorful recipes that brim with personality--this is the kind of food I could happily eat every day." --Chef Vikram Vij, author and TV personality "The Dirty Apron philosophy is centered around fresh, delicious ingredients, and the recipes in Gather are approachable with tips and tricks woven throughout." - Chef Mark McEwan, restaurateur, author and TV host