An NPR Best Book of the Year from New York Times Cooking contributor Colu Henry, Colu Cooks: Easy Fancy Food is 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 meal on the table in around 45 minutes. These dishes include:
Lemon Anchovy Toast with Radishes and Herbs
Cherry Tomato Confit
A Summer Corn Salad with Shrimp
Crispy Lamb with Cumin, Leeks, and Celery
Creamy Risotto with Crispy Wild Mushrooms
Nutella Fudgsicles
Peach Tart with Five Spice Honey
and so many more!
“Colu makes food I want to eat. Like, all of it: the smoked trout with capers and pickles, the green beans with harissa butter, the broccoli rabe toast with gooey provolone. These are recipes that remind me that sophisticated doesn’t need to be complicated.”—Food 52, Emma Laperruque
Colu Henry is a New York Times Food columnist and a food and lifestyle influencer. Previously, she was the director of public relations and then the director of special projects at Bon Appétit. She has also contributed to Cooking Light, Vogue.com, BonAppetit.com, Kitchn, Grub Street Diet, O, The Oprah Magazine, LENNY, Epicurious.com, Food52, Refinery29, Healthyish, Vice, the Splendid Table, the Austin American-Statesman, Portland Monthly, and many more. Henry lives in Hudson, New York.