I ended up buying this book, at a Williams Sonoma in Short Hills, as the kids and I got a chance to meet her and get an autographed copy. It was a fun experience (the only surprising part was how much makeup she had on for the event- it was a lot, and she always strikes me as seeming to natural ...
Seems all my 30s something female friends and relatives have this book. Beautifully illustrated - the recipes combine standards with a modern twist - such as the Vegan Shepherd's Pie, which is made in ramekins - a lentil based bottom topped with pureed parsnips and cauliflower. Or the vegan Chees...
I've been dipping into this cookbook for months now. Clearly Gwyneth Paltrow has a healthy love affair with food, and the recipes do not disappoint. I suppose the only downside would be the high cost of some ingredients and lack of availability locally. I tend to substitute with alternative ingre...
I know it isn't cool to like Gwyneth these days , but I adore her cookbooks. Every recipe I have made from the book (very nearly all of them) have been really wonderful. Fresh. One ding is that some take longer than the time allotted (I'm looking at you, stir fry chicken) but well worth it. Sever...
So, I secretly like Gwyneth Paltrow. I know it's not popular to like her, but I do. I think she's a better actress than people give her credit for ("Shakespeare in Love" is a particular favorite), and while she's clearly lived a life of privilege and isn't 100% in touch with the everyday person...
This is an amazing cookbook! Its focus is whole-type foods with practical and easy-to-find ingredients. The dishes are also simple to prepare at a pretty minimal price. The recipes range from basic (vegetable stock, tomato sauce, chive viniagrette), to more elaborate (lots of duck dishes). Yo...