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A cookbook tell-all! This panel of experts is for cookbook lovers, aspiring writers, stylists, photographers or anyone interested in learning more about the cookbook process. Any and all questions will be answered by cookbook author Yasmin Fahr, international photographer Matt Russell and food stylist and culinary producer Lish Steiling.
From New York Times Cooking contributor Yasmin Fahr comes a guide to tackling weeknight dinner, with simple, delicious recipes that suit the needs of even the busiest home cooks.
What’s for dinner? It’s a question we ask ourselves most nights—pressed for time or groceries, searching through the fridge for inspiration. Dinner can be a time to unwind and connect with family or friends, but it can also feel like a chore.
Recipe developer and cookbook author Yasmin Fahr gets it, and is here to help readers create nourishing meals even when real life seems to have other plans. In Cook imply, Live Fully she offers 120 recipes for taking the grind out of dinnertime, with dishes that span the range of “too tired to chop vegetables” to “up for a challenge but please make it snappy.”
Yasmin’s approach is all about simplicity and flavor while keeping things nutritious and vegetable-forward. Cook Simply, Live Fully is organized into three progressive sections based on energy level and mood. Section One includes low effort/high reward hits such as Sheet Pan Asparagus with Eggs, Feta + Herbs. Readers can take things up a notch in Section Two with satisfying dishes that require a little more prep work, like Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs with Roasted Grapes, Feta + Mint. Section Three is for those days when time and energy are not at a premium, or when entertaining is on the menu, including Roasted Mustard Salmon with Escarole + Mint Salad & Anchovy-Mustard Dressing with a side of Smashed Olive + Zucchini Salad with Turmeric Onions (with suggested wine pairings!).
Yasmin’s recipes are designed to teach readers how to become better, more intuitive cooks, and are open to creative substitutions (and some trial and error). Throughout, she shows readers how to transform the familiar by creating new pairings and flavor combinations that will inspire endless iterations—all while keeping prep and cleanup time to a minimum. An inviting, beautifully styled cookbook featuring 75 full-color photographs, Cook Simply, Live Fully is the answer to the most difficult question home cooks face every day, and is sure to become a trusted resource for years to come.
Yasmin Fahr is a food writer and regular contributor to New York Times Cooking. Along with Cook Simply, Live Fully, she is also the author of Keeping It Simple and Boards & Spreads. Her writing and recipes have appeared online and in print publications such as Epicurious, Food52, The Kitchn, The Guardian and The Washington Post. She currently lives part time in Menorca with previous stints, both lengthy and brief, in NYC, Los Angeles, London and Miami. Please say hi to her online at @yasminfahr!
Matt Russell is a London based Photographer and Director. Working in food, travel, lifestyle, editorial, and portraiture, his natural, inimitable style has established him as a sought-after photographer. He has a diverse client portfolio, including Jamie Oliver, Anna Jones, Phaidon, Bloomsbury, The Times, Waitrose & Partners, The Guardian and The River Cafe. Matt is also the co-founder of Grocery Studios. A North London photographic studio and creative workspace, home to a community of photographers and directors.
Lish Steiling is an Emmy and James Beard award winning culinary producer as well as a chef, food stylist and recipe writer. She is a 'Chopped' champion and has worked for and contributed to places such as the Today Show, The Kelly Clarkson Show, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Food Network, The New York Times, Epicurious, Vanity Fair, Giadzy, Delish and The Kitchn. For over seven years she was the VP of Culinary Operations & Production for celebrity chef Giada De Laurentiis. She is currently publishing a cookbook with co-author Tamron Hall set to release in September of 2024. Lish, along with her wife, is a co-founder and CEO of the brand The Taste Curators, where they inspire joy through the connections of food, fashion, and color.