Nothing Fancy: Unfussy Food for Having People Over

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a b Grechko, Irina (22 October 2019). "Alison Roman's New Book Sings The Praises Of "Unfussy" Food". Nylon . Retrieved 14 July 2020. Spoiler alert: These recipes are a little too fancy! Am I buying hibiscus flowers to roast with peaches? Not a chance. But I do like Alison Roman's style, which is charming and funny (e.g, You can use Greek yogurt here, but don't blame me if you wish you had used sour cream). Most of the recipes I made were good but slightly off--usually too much or too little of a particular ingredient (salt, butter, lemon, etc.). In case it's useful for anyone: Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with herbs, followed by a sprinkling/scattering/grating of the cheese.

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Made this last night and loved the simple prep and the robust flavors! Will make again, but incorporating 3 learnings: This was delicious! The sauce for the beans was perfect as written, I would make more of it next time. I used Rancho Gordo beans and would suggest that rather than canned. I don’t want to be trendy, or flash-in-the-pan,” she says. “I want to be making things people incorporate into their lives forever.” Nothing Fancy] exemplifies that classic Roman approach to cooking: well-known ingredients rearranged in interesting and compelling ways for young home cooks who want food that looks (and photographs) as good as it tastes." -- Grub Street Cons: For all of the reasons mentioned just above, the vibe and the title of this book clash. A better title for this book would be: "Fancy."Michele Moses recommended the book to readers of The New Yorker, writing: "Part of the appeal is her grasp of her audience: the financially unsteady millennial generation, which has turned “nothing fancy” into an aesthetic choice." [8] Moses also discussed the accessible persona cultivated by Roman in the book, and highlighted tips accompanying certain recipes that expressed annoyance with some expectations held by guests. Moses refers to Roman as "libidinous and a little bit mean," contrasting her with the "prim and gracious" personas of Ina Garten and Martha Stewart. Nothing Fancy” has served me as Roman intended. At a Sunday dinner that started two hours later than planned, I put out her labneh dip with sizzled scallions and chili, and everyone declared it “bomb.” On a weeknight, I made her “Casual Apple Tart with Caramelized Buttermilk” for my roommates (the people I’m always “having over”), and they called it the best apple pie they’d ever had. But my favorite discovery is her “Perfect Herby Salad”: half lettuce and half herbs (parsley, cilantro, tarragon, mint), drizzled with lemon, olive oil, and, of course, Maldon. Like many of her best ideas, it has a why-didn’t-I-think-of-that simplicity. Roman makes food more interesting. . . . [ Nothing Fancy]has a why-didn’t-I-think-of-that simplicity.” — The New Yorker Recipes are so simple, and, if you’re a seasoned cook, it is a great inspiration, as said recipes leave a lot of room for improvisation (say, if you cannot find some of the ingredients, as you may not live in a culturally diverse neighborhood in New York) Enemy of the mild, champion of the bold, Ms. Roman offers recipes in Nothing Fancy that are crunchy, cheesy, tangy, citrusy, fishy, smoky and spicy."--Julia Moskin, The New York Times

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Heat the olive oil, scallions, red-pepper flakes and cilantro in a small pot over medium-low heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the scallions and red-pepper flakes start to visually and audibly sizzle and frizzle and turn the oil a bright, fiery orange. Remove from the heat, and let cool enough to taste without burning your mouth, then season with salt and pepper. Nothing Fancy’s recipes are on-trend but unpretentiously so. . . . Most relevant of all is Roman’s attitude toward hosting: that all of us can do it, that we should embrace the imperfections of our plans, and that it’s more fun to try than to stress. . . .Roman is leading the charge in revitalizing the art of gathering your community around the dinner table.” — Eater Toss the scallions, celery, cilantro, chile, fish sauce, vinegar and lime juice together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper and add the oils. Season again with more salt and pepper, adding more lime juice or vinegar if you like. 3. small head of iceberg lettuce, cut into 1 ½-inch slices (crosswise) or classic wedges (yes, this is a lot of lettuce for three people, but what can I say, I am enthusiastic).Nothing Fancyis like an all-access pass to [Roman’s] stunning-yet-relaxed recipes.” — HuffPost,“Best Cookbooks to Give as Gifts” I love this salad because it is super fresh and flavorful. The bold spice of the fresh chiles, toasty nuttiness of the sesame seeds and bright crunch of the celery are all so satisfying. Nothing Fancy is a 2019 cookbook by American cook and writer Alison Roman. The cookbook stresses casual recipes to prepare for friends. Daniel, Martha (18 October 2018). "Alison Roman Is Rebelling Against Dinner Party Tradition". Eater . Retrieved 14 July 2020. Feeding friends—and feeding yourself—is totally relaxed with Alison Roman, author of Dining In and New York Times columnist.

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The Guardian included Nothing Fancy on its list of the "Best cookbooks and food writing of 2019". [7] Meera Sodha, who compiled the list, wrote that the book presents "heart, soul and food frequently and unapologetically made using store-cupboard ingredients." [7] Transfer to a large bowl or serving platter and top with the sesame seeds, lots of pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Toast the sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and starting to pop, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside. 2. Recipes with photos: Nearly 100 percent of the 125 or so recipes in this book have corresponding photos. No fewer than 33 of those photos feature pristinely manicured red nails (on fingers spooning caviar from a tin, plopping an uncooked yolk on top of kimchi-braised pork, squeezing lime over blistered shishito peppers). Nothing fancy! NAMED ONE OF FALL’S BEST COOKBOOKS BY The New York Times • Vogue• Food & Wine• Eater• Food52• Bon Appétit• Epicurious• Chowhound• Forbes • Grub Street• A PEOPLE2019 FOOD FAVORITESecond try- super low heat and only toasted the red pepper flakes, frequently removing from the heat and giving it a swirl to try to infuse as much flavor without burning. I added the onions about 5-7 min in, and then the cilantro right at the end! tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro (leaves and tender stems) or chives, plus more for garnish Honestly, this gets 5 stars because of her COPIOUS commitment to anchovies and her unapologetic writing style. Nothing Fancy delivers what those of hoping to up our dinner party game are looking for: It’s utterly current and distinctly doable.”— Eater Roman's first cookbook, Dining In, was published in 2017. [1] Dining In focused on recipes that "had you thinking about eating inside just for yourself" where Nothing Fancy focuses on meals for larger groups and tips for successfully hosting multiple people. [2] The book stresses "unfussy" foods and recipes and the value of authenticity and connection when cooking for and hosting friends or guests in one's home, rather than traditional dinner parties, which tend to focus on presentation and etiquette. [3] Structure and contents [ edit ]