Antoni in the Kitchen
*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.
Reviews (411)
Candid Photos of Antoni with a few Recipes
I want to preface this review by stating that I love Queer Eye and Antoni but this book has me confused. Is it a book of photos of Antoni or is it a cookbook? Where I would have loved to see a photo of the recipe there was a photo of Antoni. There are a lot of recipes in here that I excited to try but I’m a little put off by this book and wouldn’t recommend it to friends.
You should just buy it now. That’s the point of me taking the time to do this review.
It’s beautiful; it’s an accessible cookbook full of dimensional recipes and stunning photography. Antoni’s writing is authentic and sensual, grasping the reader’s attention with it’s sincerity. I love it so much—a few of my friends should be expecting it as a gift. :) I cannot help but share. This man is a gem. A gem of a higher clarity and quality than the damn Heart of the Ocean. Can’t let go of this one, Rose. Antoni should be considered a national treasure. Perhaps guarded in a museum at night. #replacethehopediamondwiththisPorowskiimmediatyamericathanks
Great Style
Yummy recipes with just a few ingredients. Nothing too complicated. He gives you side tips for each.. Feels like you are on the QE show with him and he is teaching you, only not in a mad rush way, like most chefs but relaxed like "hey take your time" Dining tables aren't required. Just beautiful carrots or purple cabbage minus knife tricks. Some food I have never heard of but he tells you what it is and where to get it..beautiful photos and simple pottery. I think I can do this!
A gorgeous food memoir
As a fan of Antoni to begin with, I loved opening up this book and finding that it was more than recipes, but also a thoughtfully curated and intimate look at his life and his relationship with cooking. I can tell he really put his entire heart into the stories he tells with each recipe, and I know from following him on socials for the last two years that he put a LOT of work into testing and creating these recipes. This book is not only a testament to Antoni's cooking ability, but also to his emotional generosity. It's worth picking up, even if just to read and enjoy the narrative.
Looking forward to trying so many recipes!
This cookbook is so thoughtful and well put together. The dialogue is helpful and makes you understand the reason Antoni has put the recipe in the book. I love the variation in types of cuisines, and full meals to small plates. I read through last night and am looking forward to cooking and trying so many of these recipes. Beautiful pictures of the recipes as well!
Not signed.
This review is not on the content of the book, which is amazing by the way, but that it was not signed as the description stated. So disappointed that I purchased this for my 6 year old who loves cooking and Queer Eye (or as she calls them, “the guys that help/love people”), as the signature would have added to how special the book will be to her.
Buy it
Awesome cookbook! Organized and put together very well. Love the pictures of Antoni and of the food. Can’t wait to start trying these recipes
Great, but can’t find Autographs
Really fun and cool cook book, can’t wait to try out some of the recipes but I ordered a signed copy and can’t seem to find the autographs?
Yes to all!
I - like another reviewer - opened this book and instantly thought, “This is a picture book of Antoni wandering NYC.” There are A LOT of pics of him in here! However once I moved past that, I realized there are a ton of great recipes (and WAAY more food pics!) that my husband and I can make at home. We have a party coming up and we’re going to make some of the appetizers. Solid cookbook. Can’t wait to make some food!
My new favorite cookbook
Love this cookbook. I believe I counted 104 different recipes, and they’re all perfect for someone who likes to cook with fresh ingredients and doesn’t want to spend a ton of time and effort on a dish, but still get delicious results. Most of his recipes are simple and use minimal ingredients, and he explains techniques and substitutions in side notes. Also, I really enjoy all the pictures in the book! The recipes and format are perfect for people who love aesthetics and tasty food that’s way more effortless than it looks. I was so excited to receive this cookbook, and I’m really looking forward to making most of these recipes!
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