Once Upon a Chef, the Cookbook: 100 Tested, Perfected, and Family-Approved Recipes

Name: Once Upon a Chef, the Cookbook: 100 Tested, Perfected, and Family-Approved Recipes
Price: 2.99 USD
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Rating: 4.7 (2623 reviews)
Author: Jennifer Segal

by Jennifer Segal

Nonfiction Cookbooks

4.7 (2,623)

4.7 stars from 2,623 reviews. Top 74% of Nonfiction books we track.

304 pages~5.1 hr readPublished by Chronicle Books LLCPublished 2018-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You want recipes that your kids will actually eat without complaint, and you have the budget for decent ingredients but not the time to faff about.
You enjoy cooking but need practical shortcuts and confidence that the recipe will work first time, every time.
You're drawn to food blogs and Instagram accounts where the author feels like a real person, not a glossy food magazine.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer adventurous, obscure cuisines or ingredients you've never heard of. Segal keeps things familiar and accessible.
You're after low-carb, keto, or strict diet recipes. This is comfort food cooking with traditional ingredients.
You want quick fifteen-minute meals. These recipes take care and deserve your attention, typically thirty minutes or more.

About this book

This cookbook contains 100 tested, perfected, and family-approved recipes for meals throughout the day. Jennifer Segal, who attended culinary school and worked in restaurants before starting the popular Once Upon a Chef blog, combines professional chef techniques with practical, approachable ingredients suitable for busy families. The collection includes breakfast dishes like Maple, Coconut & Blueberry Granola and Savory Ham & Cheese Waffles; soups, salads, and sandwiches such as Fiery Roasted Tomato Soup with Smoked Gouda & Pesto Grilled Cheese; main courses like Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders; appetizers and snacks including Buttery Cajun Popcorn and Sweet, Salty & Spicy Pecans; and desserts such as Toffee Almond Sandies and Classic Chocolate Lover's Birthday Cake. Beyond recipes, the book offers practical guidance on seasoning with salt, balancing flavors, and using leftovers effectively. The recipes are designed to work for weeknight dinners, entertaining, and desserts.

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Currently around #33K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Climbing the charts — 41% improvement recently.

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Currently 4.7★ from 2,623 reviews

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