Once Upon a Chef, the Cookbook - by Jennifer Segal (Hardcover)

About the Book

"With the authority of a professional chef and the practicality of a busy working mom, [the author] teaches you to improve your cooking one recipe at a time, with helpful tips on topics such as how to season correctly with salt, how to balance flavors, and how to make the most of leftovers"--Amazon.com.

Book Synopsis

A Washington Post bestselling cookbook

Become the favorite family chef with 100 tested, perfected, and family-approved recipes.

Once upon a time, Jenn Segal went to culinary school and worked in fancy restaurants. One marriage and two kids later she created Once Upon a Chef, the popular blog that applies her tried-and-true chef skills with delicious, fresh, and approachable ingredients for family-friendly meals.

With the authority of a professional chef and the practicality of a busy working mom, Jenn shares 100 healthy recipes for every meal of the day. With step-by-step instructions, vibrant photography, a list of recommended kitchen tools and appliances, and a helpful index, this essential cookbook covers everything home cooks need to prepare simple dishes that taste amazing.

Mouthwatering recipes include:

• Breakfast favorites like Maple, Coconut & Blueberry Granola and Savory Ham & Cheese Waffles
• Simple soups, salads, and sandwiches for ideal lunches such as Fiery Roasted Tomato Soup paired with Smoked Gouda & Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
• Entrées the whole family will love like Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders
• Tasty treats for casual get-togethers, including Buttery Cajun Popcorn and Sweet, Salty & Spicy Pecans
• Go-to sweets such as Toffee Almond Sandies and a Classic Chocolate Lover's Birthday Cake

EXPERT AUTHOR: Jenn Segal is the founder of Once Upon a Chef, the popular blog showcasing easy, family-friendly recipes from a chef's point of view. Her recipes have been featured on numerous websites, magazines, and television programs.

TIPS AND TRICKS TO IMPROVE YOUR COOKING: Up your kitchen game by learning how to season correctly with salt, how to balance flavors, how to make the most of leftovers, and more.

READERS LOVE IT: Once Upon a Chef, the Cookbook has thousands of 5-star ratings and commenters rave that it's "the best cookbook I have ever read" and "I'd give 100 stars if I could."

Perfect for:

• Anyone looking for great recipes for easy weeknight family dinners kids will love, indulgent desserts, fun cocktails, or exciting appetizers
• Birthday, holiday, housewarming, or host/hostess gift for food enthusiasts or cookbook
• Fans of Chrissy Teigen, Skinnytaste, Pioneer Woman, Oh She Glows, Magnolia Table, Smitten Kitchen, or Ina Garten's Go-To Dinners

About the Author

Jenn Segal is the founder of Once Upon a Chef, the popular blog showcasing easy, family-friendly recipes from a chef's point of view. Her recipes have been featured on numerous websites, magazines, and television programs, including The Huffington Post, WJLA's Good Morning Washington, and Parade.com. Before starting her blog, Jenn cooked at the acclaimed L'Auberge Chez Francois and was director of marketing for a prominent restaurant group, both in the Washington D.C. metro area. She now lives in Potomac, Maryland, with her husband and two children.

Alexandra Grablewski is a New York-based photographer specializing in food and lifestyle imagery.