Colu Cooks: Easy Fancy Food

NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY NPR

From New York Times Cooking contributor Colu Henry, a collection of sophisticated recipes for everyday dinners

Colu Henry has been working in food for more than 15 years, and from her time at publications from Bon Appétit to the New York Times, she’s learned that what resonates with her readers is her always unfussy and empowering recipes. In this cookbook--a nod to home cooks who are happy to do everything but pastry--Henry helps readers assemble an amply stocked new-American pantry so that they can perfect (and build upon) classic everyday meals.

With 100 recipes and photographs, Henry offers ideas and solutions to get you out of your weeknight routine, explore new ingredients and techniques, build your confidence, and have a sophisticated dishes on the table in around 45 minutes.

Colu Henry is a writer, recipe-developer and frequent contributor to the New York Times and Food & Wine. She has worked in food for over 15 years and has learned what resonates with home cooks by creating elegant, yet approachable recipes without overthinking it. She is the author of Back Pocket Pasta and host of Colu Cooks on Patreon. Colu splits her time between Hudson, NY and Nova Scotia, Canada with her husband.