Synopses & Reviews
Chef Michael Smith is passionate about cooking and sharing great food and flavors. Chef Michael Smithandrsquo;s Kitchen is a collection of Chef Michaelandrsquo;s all-time favorite recipes that he cooks regularly in his own home kitchen, using lots of wonderful, memorable flavors to be enjoyed with family and friends. and#160;and#160;Chef Michael Smithandrsquo;s Kitchen features over 100 fabulous, easy-to-make recipes, each with a mouth-watering photo, celebrating easy and delectable meals, and embracing a relaxed approach in the kitchen. Packed with helpful tips and suggestions, aspiring and experienced home cooks alike will have the freedom to play and experiment, guided by Chef Michael Smithandrsquo;s expertise. Readers will learn to expand their culinary repertoire and create flavorful food for family and friends with accessible recipes that are perfect for both everyday meals and special-occasion dinners.
Review
andnbsp;andquot;Kitchen tips are embedded in every one of the 100 recipes, which are accompanied by high quality color photographs of the final dishes. Itandrsquo;ll be difficult to decide what to cook and serve...Throughout the collection, Smith emphasizes fresh ingredients and less-involved techniques, plus a flavor-centric approach to ensure the best results.andquot;
andmdash; Booklist
andldquo;Chef Michael Smithandrsquo;s Kitchen is a great addition to any cookbook collection, especially right now, because itandrsquo;s heavy on the warm and healthy comfort food that wonandrsquo;t take you all day to make.andquot;
-- The National Post
andldquo;The most notable thing about this book is the discovery that Smith Force can inhabit both paper as well as your TVandhellip; What Iandrsquo;m talking about, of course, is that tranquil timbre with which he narrates his cooking, the calm, towering presence, the ease with which he culls up a lovinandrsquo; dish and those smiling eyes that look at you straight through the screen and say, hey friend, you certainly can do this!andnbsp; Well, Iandrsquo;m excited to report that The Best of Chef at Home is full of Smith Force.andrdquo;
-- Food Network
andldquo;Michael Smithandrsquo;s relaxed approach to cooking has made him a Food Network favoriteandhellip;andrdquo;
-- The Globe and Mail
andldquo;Chef Michael Smithandrsquo;s Kitchen promises to deliver the same welcoming approach to a great meal without much fuss. The selection of recipes includes his favorites, ones that he cooks regularly at home. The best part of the cookbook might be that each recipe has a drool-inducing photo to help visualize the end result.andrdquo;
--Vines Magazine
andldquo;Extolling the virtues of simple, clean food, Smith presents recipes versatile and interesting enough to be considered weekday night fare as well as entertaining friends and family.andquot;
-- The Cookbook Store
andldquo;I started out appreciating Michael Smith, however after going through this cookbook and trying several of the recipes, I am definitely now a full-fledged fan of Michael Smithandhellip;I now regularly reference this book when Iandrsquo;m planning out our familyandrsquo;s mealsandhellip;If you are looking for a great overall cookbook that covers all facets of the meal, then this is the book for you. Itandrsquo;s easy to follow and helps you feel confident in the kitchen.andrdquo;
-- TheDaringKitchen.com
About the Author
Award-winning celebrity chef and author Michael Smith has been creating distinctive, delicious meals for over twenty years. An honors graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York, he has worked in a variety of fine culinary venues: a Michelin 3-star restaurant in London, South America, the Caribbean, and some of Manhattan's best kitchens. Smith is the star of several Food Network TV shows including Chef at Home, Chef at Large, and Chef Abroad