Pass the Plate

<b>JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • NEW <i>YORK TIMES</i> BESTSELLER • Wildly popular blogger and viral recipe creator Carolina Gelen presents 100 crowd-pleasing, effortlessly delicious recipes that showcase her simple-but-sophisticated style.<br><br>“Not a lot of cookbooks make me shouty, but this one did instantly: Everything looks so good! Clever, innovative, and fresh, I hardly know what to cook first.”—Deb Perelman, author of <i>Smitten Kitchen Keepers</i></b> <br><br><b>ONE OF NPR’S BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR</b><br><br>Far from a fussy chef or unrealistic food influencer, Carolina learned to cook at home with a family who loved food but could rarely go out to eat. Taking that passion to the next level, she worked in restaurants and translated her skills into a successful full-time recipe developer who cultivated an online community of millions who love her recipes.<br><br>Her debut cookbook, <i>Pass the Plate,</i> features 100 recipes for creative but familiar takes on beloved comfort foods—almost all are brand-new, but there are also some beloved fan favorites. Dishes such as <b>Chicken Schnitzel with Caramelized Lemon Gremolata</b> and <b>Many Mushrooms Lasagna</b> to <b>Broccoli Cheddar Beans with Crispy Cheddar Panko</b> and <b>Upside-Down Pineapple Coconut Cake</b> will satisfy cravings and inspire confidence in the kitchen, regardless of your skill level. With personality-packed chapters such as Egg-Stravaganza, Nosh & Nibble, Salad Days, and Veg Out, everyone will find something to enjoy.<br><br>Full of gorgeous photography and heartwarming stories about Carolina’s Romanian family, <i>Pass the Plate </i>will bring comfort to your kitchen and have friends and family asking for seconds.