Kristen Kish Cooking: Recipes and Techniques: A Cookbook

From one of the most exciting young chefs in America today a cookbook with more than 80 recipes that celebrate impeccable technique and bridge her Korean heritage Michigan upbringing Boston cooking years and more. Kish won legions of fans first by helming two of Barbara Lynchs esteemed Boston restaurants and then by battling her way back from elimination to win season ten of Top Chef. Her path from Korean orphan to American adoptee sometime model to distinguished chef shines a light on her determination and love of food. Her recipes are surprising yet refined taking the expectedan ingredient or a technique for exampleand using it in a new way to make dishes that are unique and irresistible. She sears avocado and pairs it with brined shrimp flavored with coriander and ginger. A broth laced with pancetta and parmesan is boosted with roasted mushrooms and farro for an earthy soulful dish. Caramelized honey which is sweet smoky and slightly bitter is spiked with chiles and lemon and served with fried chicken thighs. The results are delicious inspiring and definitely worth trying at home.