SARA FURCINI is a chef and creator of the food blog The Frayed Apron. She grew up in the Arizona desert and went to culinary school in New York City, where she went on to teach cooking classes and work in a Michelin Star restaurant. Visit Sara at TheFrayedApron.com for tried-and-true recipes and cooking tips.
If you own a Dutch oven, your kitchen is about to get a whole lot more exciting. Whether you need a healthy Vegetable And Lentil Soup or a big, steamy bowl of Gouda-Cheddar Mac And Cheese, Easy Dutch Oven Cooking has THE perfect recipe, with ingredients you probably already have at home. Plus there's a whole chapter on chewy, crusty homemade breads, with none of the intimidation. Sara's recipes will be your go-tos for weeknight suppers, contemporary weekend brunches, and crowd-winning dinner party dishes for years to come. --Chef Ann Ziata, Chef at the Institute of Culinary Education If you've never used a Dutch oven before but want to start, this is the book for you! Easy Dutch Oven Cooking is packed with amazing recipes and great information, including tips on the many different cooking techniques that can be used with the Dutch oven. Even beginner cooks will be able to easily make fabulous meals (including desserts!) using a Dutch oven and the recipes in this book. I love the straightforward directions and the easy one-pot cleanup, and my family loves the delicious food. My Dutch oven is now my favorite kitchen appliance! --Kristin King, Food Blogger I was highly impressed with Easy Dutch Oven Cooking. Sarah took the time to share the history of the Dutch oven and explain various important terms. Just like the Dutch oven was built for ease, this book was created with the same intent in mind--allowing one to create culinary masterpieces with ease. As a professional chef, I have a great appreciation for the history provided about the Dutch oven, the terms, and the tips. I highly recommend Easy Dutch Oven Cooking to anyone looking to cook with their Dutch oven. --Nick Wallace, CEO of Nick Wallace Culinary