The Staub cookbook Modern recipes for classic cast iron

Amanda Frederickson

Book - 2018

"A beautiful love letter to the enameled cast-iron cookware of Staub, with 100 achievable, modern recipes from top chefs and bloggers from around the country." -- From Amazon.com.

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Subjects
Genres
Cookbooks
Published
California : Ten Speed Press [2018]
Language
English
Corporate Author
Staub (Firm)
Main Author
Amanda Frederickson (author)
Corporate Author
Staub (Firm) (-)
Other Authors
Colin Price (photographer)
Edition
First edition
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
xx, 217 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
ISBN
9780399580826
  • Introduction
  • The Staub Cocotte
  • Use and care
  • The history of Staub
  • The making of Staub
  • Breakfast & Brunch
  • Sides & Salads
  • Breads, Starters & Pastas
  • Soups & Stews
  • Main courses
  • Desserts.
Review by Publisher's Weekly Review

Staub, founder of the French cookware company that bears his name, together with Frederickson, a recipe developer and blogger (A Life Well-lived), show cooks how to get the best out of various skillets, as well as the classic enamel Dutch oven, "the darling of top chefs worldwide" and centerpiece of Staub's product line (pans for each recipe are "guides, not absolutes," so home cooks can swap out other brands of similarly sized pans). Readers looking for classic cocotte-friendly dishes like coq au vin and beef bourguignon will find them, but the authors also include some surprising recipes, such as mejadara rice with lentils and fried shallots. Indulgent chocolate babka buns or kale shakshuka with feta, garlic, and lemon are examples of the hearty brunch fare the authors present. Sides and salads feature creamy parmesan and hazelnut leek gratin, as well as oven-roasted root vegetables with tangy mustard sauce. Jim Lahey's famous no-knead cast-iron bread recipe along with an innovative oven-baked asparagus risotto are included, and among the soups and stews are short ribs and Dungeness crab stew with fennel and citrus. For dessert, Frederickson suggests a maple-spiced pear crumble or a giant buttery toffee blondie. The company hard sell is apparent; still, cooks of all levels will enjoy preparing these solid, quality dishes. (Sept.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

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INTRODUCTION  Welcome. We're so glad you could join us. We wrote this book with your dinner table and you in mind. You, the beginner who has always wanted to try cooking with cast iron. You, the seasoned chef who shares our love for this remarkable material. You, the Staub owner who wants inspiration for Sunday suppers. We've poured our expertise into these pages to help you make the most out of your cast-iron cookware.  Staub cast iron isn't just gourmet kitchenware. It inspires people to cook, and to cook better, to try new recipes, and to share meals with loved ones. Staub brings people together in the kitchen, online, around the table for a delicious meal, and, now, in these pages.  When we set out to compile our first-ever cookbook, we knew we wanted it to be a community affair. Our cookware is beloved by notable chefs from around the world, as well as countless home cooks. The recipes would need to resonate with all of them. So we turned to a cook we've long admired for elevating everyday affairs: Amanda Frederickson. As it turned out, she loves Staub as much as we love her cooking.  From there, we checked in with friends: chefs, influencers, and other professionals who believe in our cookware as much as we do. Many responded in minutes. They contributed recipes that are a mix of classics and inventive spins. Then we added a few traditional French dishes, a nod to the company's roots in France, and some weeknight and weekend morning dishes. The goal was to compile approachable and inviting recipes that pique the palates of all home chefs--from amateur to gourmet.  You'll notice that there is not a "how-to" section or a glossary of ingredients. We aim to inspire by doing: cook a recipe and you'll learn techniques or maybe even a new flavor combination, while getting a delicious dinner, breakfast, or dessert on the table. We'll give you the tools to make the most out of our cookware every time. The braised chicken on page 142 is exceptional as it is, but the second time you give  it a go you might want to riff--lemons and capers? Citrus and thyme? Be our guest. Ever since the day Francis Staub brought his first cocottes to a few local stores in Alsace, France, all of our cookware has been made from enameled cast iron. Sturdy but not unwieldy, the heft of a Staub fry pan alone is enough to instill confidence in any cook, not to mention the guarantee of even heat and a good sear. Unlike traditional cast-iron cookware, Staub is remarkably easy to care for--it can be washed with soap and doesn't need to be seasoned. The exteriors have a colorful sheen, in hues and silhouettes crafted to feel classic for eternity because they will actually last that long--it's one of the things that makes Staub so revered. Which is perhaps why we see our cocottes everywhere, set proudly on your stoves even when you're not cooking with them. We spot them on restaurant tables, as much a part of the decor as the actual decor, and out in the open in chefs' carefully considered restaurant kitchens. They command pride of place wherever they go. We've subtitled this compilation Modern Recipes for Classic Cast Iron to reflect the way so many of us cook today. We want quick and flavorful weeknight dinners, but we might invest a little more time and effort on weekends or when we're entertaining. So you'll find recipes for make-ahead breakfasts and slow-rise breads, twenty-minute dinners and long-simmered specialties. You can start small or go big right off the bat--we simply invite you to celebrate the pleasures of cooking. Bon appétit! Excerpted from The Staub Cookbook: Modern Recipes for Classic Cast Iron by Staub, Amanda Frederickson All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.