Cookbook giveaway - Food52 Genius Recipes

April 9, 2015·Darcie

The Food52 blog is one of the most popular in the EYB Library. The blog's first two cookbooks (and an app!) were also big hits. The newest cookbook, Food52 Genius Recipes, is a compilation of 100 recipes based on the "Genius Recipes" section of the blog, where game-changing recipes from top chefs and cookbook authors are featured. You can learn more about the cookbook in the EYB interview with Food52 Executive Editor Kristen Miglore and see our Cookbook Events Calendar for Kristen's appearances.

We're delighted to offer one copy of Food52 Genius Recipes to a lucky EYB Member. One of the entry options is to answer the following question on this blog post:

What genius recipes has most changed the way you cook?

Please note that you must enter the comment after signing into Rafflecopter or your entry won't be counted. The contest ends May 7, 2015.

126 comments

matagApril 9, 2015

Cut and use a who.e chicken for the week

NsteinenApril 9, 2015

Tomato sauce

bchingApril 9, 2015

It's hard to pick just one but I notice the my favorites, the big game changers for me, are for baked items: the touch of grace biscuits and the no-knead bread. I've modified the touch of grace biscuits quite a bit so that I am bake them in a cake pan and skip the shaping all together. Both recipes made what used to be project cooking into regularly occurring family favorites.

CarbonToeApril 9, 2015

Thanks

kedmistonApril 9, 2015

I think a basic tomato sauce has been beneficial to how I cook. I have also mastered the olive oil ratio to vegetables for less drenched roasted veggies, which is harder than it sounds! I love everything Food52 does and am excited for the chance to win. Thank you!

yadajmApril 9, 2015

Probably my recipe for Mexican rice. I couldn't cook rice to save my life before I discovered it.

MLKehoeApril 9, 2015

I follow this blog and tuck the tidbits of information away. I'm always learning something new or getting new ideas. My college-age daughter is also hooked. Her repertoire consisted of fried eggs and brownies...then she found Food 52 & Jerusalem and her life changed. :) She follows the recipes exactly but I usually take bits and pieces from different recipes to create something more unique. I'm currently doing the Pantry Challenge so the Lentil Bolognese is on my list to try this weekend.

westerApril 9, 2015

Just one recipe? Recipes tend to change just small details in how I cook - like how to use particular spices, or that cauliflower can be roasted. Most recent I would choose Jennifer McLagan's Slow-roasted pork belly with fennel and rosemary because it helped me not be so afraid of large pieces of meat.

tcjanesApril 9, 2015

Michael Ruhlman's Rosemary-Brined, Buttermilk Fried Chicken-best fried chicken I've ever had.

lilyiciousApril 9, 2015

Marcella Hazan's Braised Celery

BethcoteApril 9, 2015

Spicy Tomato Soup~ the best soup recipe ever! Bonus: no dairy and very easy.

ldtriebApril 9, 2015

I regularly check for Genius recipes, I have made several from the website and have made the Caulifower soup many times.

MollyBApril 9, 2015

Lorna Sass's basic oatmeal recipe, where you just add oats to boiling water, turn it off and cover, and let it sit for 5 min. Made me realize a lot of the standard preparations for certain foods aren't always better.

tjnelson1hotmailApril 9, 2015

Braised Celery

CloveApril 9, 2015

Choosing only one is difficult. Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce with butter and onion. It offers lots of possibilities

jymsApril 10, 2015

I haven't tried a genius recipe yet - hence the interest in this book (:

FunkyViriditasApril 9, 2015

I've made several F52 recipes straight from the site. The fig cookies were really great and a big hit!

MariarosaApril 9, 2015

I made my first loaf of bread ever with Jim Lahey's No-Knead Bread. I still love that recipe!

jd5761April 10, 2015

not tried any yet but I would love to try the tomato sauce with butter and onion

amylou61April 9, 2015

I LOVE Food52's site. My favorite of their Genius recipes is Marcella Hazan's Tomato Sauce with Onion and Butter. It's so simple, and SO good!

genericgenreApril 10, 2015

I'm not sure if I have tried a genius recipe. I have learned 'oh that's neat' from bread books, and I've been floored by a recipe that involved melting chocolate in with butter.

contest718April 10, 2015

fried eggs with wine vinegar. going to try this tonight when we make steak and eggs!

nicolthepickleApril 10, 2015

I would say Browned Butter. It has made a monumental difference is so many recipes.

jenniesbApril 10, 2015

I loved Kristen's column on Paula Wolfert's Herb Jam w/ Lemon and Olives. I make it mostly during the winter months when I have to buy herbs in bulk (in I grow some of my own herbs so I only pick what I need). I used to hate seeing all the wasted herbs in my fridge, but now I just whip up a batch of this lovely jam/spread! The best part about it is you can adapt it.

TitchApril 10, 2015

I haven't seen the Genius cookbook before so it has not changed the way I cook

NikkiPixieApril 10, 2015

It was a risotto recipe, making me realise that I can in fact cook things I had originally put in the "too hard" box......

bevie19April 10, 2015

all the cauliflower ones!

DanieleKApril 10, 2015

Maybe the no knead bread...to many things to choose from

JuliaApril 10, 2015

I love the Genius recipe column and have learned so many things from trying the recipes.

MangerToutApril 11, 2015

I love the no knead bread but the meatballs were a family hit.

shelleys91April 11, 2015

Id love to win this , bored of the same meals every week

AtelfordApril 10, 2015

Learning to cook with cast iron. I guess this is more of a technique, but I still love how it has changed my vision of cooking with meat.

chawkinsApril 11, 2015

Two of my favorites are the no-knead bread and the fresh blueberry pie.

reno2014April 14, 2015

I have not seen this book yet. But I will say one thing, in every recipe I have tried weather it be from a cookbook, or an on line recipe from different sources, 9/10 times I will alter the recipe some how. Adding more spices, deleting some spices, adding more of an ingredient, or using less of an ingredient. I never follow a recipe as written. This does not apply to making candy though. I will not tempt fate with those. Also, my mom's own personal recipes I will never experiment with. Those are sacred ground, and should never be trifled with. She was a fantastic cook, and could have written many cookbooks if she had chosen to. But I have her legacy passed down to me in her beautiful handwriting, and they are always to be treasured.

bfg67April 12, 2015

the two ingredient biscuits

KatiefayhutsonApril 12, 2015

Can't wait to read this book.

marnone14April 12, 2015

A suprisingly quick tomato (spaghetti) sauce I found on Orangette. Just a can of good quality whole tomatoes simmered with a halved onion, throw in dried or fresh herbs, add salt and pepper, and mount with butter. Simmer until it tastes golden- 45+ min. I use it for everything!

stockholm28April 12, 2015

Marcella's butter and tomato sauce is pretty tasty for something so simple.

mflApril 13, 2015

No-Knead-Bread

DeneenmApril 16, 2015

Russ Parsons' dry-brined turkey. There is no other way...

GrywhpApril 12, 2015

One ingredient ice cream

trudys_personApril 12, 2015

No-knead bread, and Ottolenghi's hummus! Both awesome recipes!

jlh39April 16, 2015

Cauliflower soup - love the surprise change in texture after processing.

tasteslikeApril 13, 2015

I don't follow Genius recipes, so they haven't changed the way I cook

kidzcookApril 16, 2015

Browned Butter Blondies

LouiseSWiggApril 11, 2015

don't know this book or blog but interested in anything that makes cooking easier.

GillBApril 17, 2015

oven baked risotto

aliceinbakinglandApril 16, 2015

No knead bread - it's a a life saver and a time saver all in one!

sillyvyApril 21, 2015

one ingredient ice cream!

rchesserApril 21, 2015

The no knead bread.

ZosiaApril 17, 2015

Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce with butter and onion.

AnalyzeApril 18, 2015

i haven't actually used a genius recipe - thanks for the introduction!

jeccaApril 21, 2015

I recently discovered Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce (via The Edible Atlas: Around the World in Thirty-Nine Cuisines, by Mina Holland) and it's a total game changer! It's just tastes gorgeous and is so simple!

dbcurrieApril 18, 2015

Marcella Hazan's sauce recipe with butter. Never thought about butter with tomato sauce but it works.

RoseMApril 20, 2015

Marcella's tomato sauce!

CCF4April 21, 2015

Guess it would be the 4 hour baguette....

angiehoggettApril 18, 2015

no knead bread

tinaellenApril 21, 2015

No question: no-knead bread!

Rosesrpink50April 22, 2015

No-knead bread!

CarpecookieApril 24, 2015

Marcella's (now world-famous) genius tomato sauce with butter and onion. Looking forward to this book full of genius recipes!

bdmltmApril 23, 2015

Tomato sauce

JanSchollApril 27, 2015

no knead bread.

DJBWAApril 26, 2015

No knead bread....but I really need it

percussion03April 26, 2015

Hazan's tomato sauce. So simple, but I never would have thought of it.

lmalterApril 26, 2015

Recipes that taught me to brine chicken or pork before roasting

pokarekareApril 26, 2015

None so far because I haven't read it. However, learning about Asian cooking and stir frying revolutionised the way I cook many years ago!

ravensfanApril 23, 2015

The spicy sauce recipe. I use it on everything.

pgarciaApril 25, 2015

Marcella's tomato sauce!

NancithApril 26, 2015

Don't know this cookbook, but am interested in it.

lawnchair7April 26, 2015

Shakshuka. Eggs for dinner!

readingtragicApril 27, 2015

Using a cast iron covered pot and low oven heat to cook curries and stews - the meat is always tender. I haven't "simmered over a low heat" for years!

MimmiApril 27, 2015

No knead bread sounds like a bread even I could make!

NeojessApril 27, 2015

The hummus - I wouldn't have dared to make my own!

LadyEssexApril 27, 2015

Learning to make a good soffrito has helped my cooking immeasurably.

mahtiezziApril 27, 2015

No knead bread! Love it.

elenajhApril 27, 2015

I've always loved the Broccoli cooked forever--makes this delicious, rustic broccoli-pesto to spoon over polenta (or whatever). So. Good.

kelbooowApril 27, 2015

The olive oil & maple granola for sure! I give lots of granola as gifts and that recipe is a staple!

redhairingApril 27, 2015

2-ingredient no-fail biscuits!

jpmrifkinApril 27, 2015

The New Roots Life Changing Bread, my every morning breakfast now, with different fruits and nuts each time I make it. Love it!

ljskopApril 27, 2015

I've been meaning to try Marcella's tomato sauce (it's legendary) and the no-knead bread recipe.

tmattheyApril 27, 2015

I have never read the blog - have yet to try a 52genius recipe BUT you can bet I am going to start trialling some of the recipes now. The Marcella tomato sauce may be legendary but it is news to me ... and it looks so simple that I might encourage my non-cooking, starving artist in NYC daughter to give it a go, too.

LarkspurApril 29, 2015

I have finally been able to make high rising 100% whole wheat bread thanks to Peter Reinhart's recipe.

t.tApril 29, 2015

Marcella Hazan's tomato sauce with butter and onion

rstuartApril 28, 2015

Browned butter (and vanilla sugar) have changed by life!

RuthGoApril 29, 2015

I don't have one, that's why I need the book!

sharifahApril 28, 2015

No-knead bread

bevie19April 30, 2015

I haven't made one yet but I already know my favorite: ginger juice!

jennifer852501April 29, 2015

There is no way I can come up with just one thing! I will say that Marcella's tomato sauce with butter and onion was a life changer for me, but I've been making it since I was in high school...super excited to see it on Food52 :)

jwlucasncApril 29, 2015

With Crook's Corner close by in Chapel Hill, I have to credit Bill Smith and his sensational (and crazy simple) Atlantic Beach Pie.

shaedurlsApril 29, 2015

No knead bread

RaceyRApril 27, 2015

I use Gabrielle Hamilton's Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe- meaning that these days I spread Mayo on the outside of the bread vs. butter or margarine before grilling.

sideshoesApril 27, 2015

I don't think I've tried a genius recipe, which is why I need this book!!

LarkspurApril 29, 2015

And no knead bread too

BeckiemasApril 30, 2015

Genius chocolate cake. Transformed the kitchen!

fjainApril 28, 2015

Yotam Ottolenghi's Sweet Corn Polenta with Eggplant Sauce. Divine!

pandapotamusApril 29, 2015

no-knead bread!

cpasekApril 28, 2015

No-knead bread!

lucyasprayApril 30, 2015

Two ingredient pancakes are a game changer for me!!

sheridarbyMay 6, 2015

The recipe for cheats vegetarian Lasagne - quick, easy and deliciois

JulesCkApril 30, 2015

Not sure if I've tried one of these yet- but I've made many others from Food52 and am sure I'll get to these too.

stuCooksApril 30, 2015

Genius chocolate cake

ktmeetupApril 30, 2015

This one - Nigella Lawson's Dense Chocolate Loaf Cake. Can't go wrong with chocolate!!

dinnermintsApril 30, 2015

I'm going to echo all of the no-kneaders above - that's been massive.

michelle1009May 5, 2015

I haven't looked through this cookbook yet but it sounds like a lot of great recipes!

mflMay 4, 2015

Simply enough, the kale salad.

TwoGrantsApril 30, 2015

Cauliflower soup!

TRACYACApril 30, 2015

I've just discovered I can cook if I put my mind to it and the biggest surprise was the "fried eggs in wine vinegar" as it was the first "genius" recipe I actually tried and they were very very tasty and now a firm favourite of the family. Called "Tracy's eggs" in our house. :D

cambridgecookApril 30, 2015

Ottolenghi's hummus

kimtrevApril 30, 2015

Alice Medrich's Cocoa Brownies

RobertaJApril 30, 2015

Marcella Hazan's quick tomato sauce with onions.

annahsgramApril 30, 2015

Tomato sauce

enpsmomApril 30, 2015

Recently it would be the Tomato Butter Onion Sauce but there are way too many 'genius recipes' to have just one favorite.

DeneenmMay 3, 2015

Food52 is hands down my favorite resource for inspiration! would love to add this book to my treasures

RNJessicaKApril 30, 2015

I would have to say making my own spice blends and sauces has been a huge change in my cooking over the years.

infotropApril 30, 2015

No-knead bread helped us live more happily in a country where bread was just not important

tmcgintyMay 5, 2015

Braised clery!

JuliaMay 2, 2015

Marcella's tomato sauce with butter and onion.

SfgordonMay 4, 2015

Not sure if it's changed *the way* I cook so much as changing the frequency with which I make waffles, but Aretha Frankenstein's waffles of insane greatness is one of the small handful of recipes I find myself returning to again and again, and probably the only one I've committed to memory. That said, Marcella Hazan's braised celery is the reason why there is never a sad rotting bunch of celery in the bottom of my crisper, and J Kenji Lopez-Alt's pie crust recipe is jaw-droppingly elegant. Especially when filled with Rose Levy-Berenbaum's blueberry pie filling.

nomadchowwomanMay 5, 2015

Lazy Mary's Lemon Tart was a revelation--esp. for someone who is scared to death by dessert.

TriceApril 30, 2015

Marcella's Tomato, Butter and Onion sauce is the ultimate genius recipe for me. i have shared this recipe so many times with friends and family looking for a quick and delicious meal and without exception they have all loved it as well.

MmeFleissMay 6, 2015

April Bloomfield's porridge recipe. I could eat that every day.

SilverSageApril 30, 2015

No knead bread. Before that the one thing I hated to make was bread. Now it's easy -peasy.

VitaminJMay 4, 2015

Not so much a recipe but a guide: Alton Brown's guidance on how to cook steak better. I've avoided making most red meat at home because I had NO IDEA how to do it, and I didn't want to ruin expensive, beautiful pieces of Alberta beef. But NOW-- now I'm cooking thanks to a cast iron pan and some open windows!

BlowfishMay 7, 2015

I haven't tried any food52 genius recipes yet (that I know of), except Lahey's ano-Knead bread, but a lot of them sound pretty fantastic!

LoobyLeeMay 7, 2015

Fig cookies are amazing

SchlaubergerMay 7, 2015

no-knead-bread. I just love breads!