Thanks to author Yasmin Fahr’s newest cookbook, “Cook Simply, Live Fully.”
I imagine this for myself multiple times a day.
That’s why I know our readers would love this cookbook.
Simply Recipes / Photo Illustrations by Wanda Abraham / Matt Russell
What’s for dinner?"
In a moment of clarity (and big courage!
I celebrated Yasmin’s new cookbook with a rapid-fire Q&A with the author.
EnjoyYasmin’s cooking playlistand a little peek into her life.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Lemons and garlic are always close by.
Gas, electric, or induction?Induction!
What ingredient would you pass a ban on?Truffle oil.
Kitchen tool you wouldn’t be caught dead using.Garlic press.
No need for it.
Just use your Microplane!
I’m definitely more on the minimalist end of kitchen gadgets and tools.
The Instagram account you cant quit.Awkward Family Photos.
It truly cracks me up looking at some of the strange scenarios people find themselves in.
Whenever I need a laugh, I scroll through their page.
Describe your cooking style in four words.Simple, fresh, flavorful, and fun.
What is the first dish you remember making yourself?As a kid, banana and chocolate chip pancakes.
After an exhausting day, what’s your go-to meal?It depends on the time of year.
Sometimes I throw in a handful of greens if I have them for “balance.”
What’s the best frozen pre-made meal you always keep around?Dumplings!
I love having a bag of frozen dumplings in the freezer.
The one restaurant youve been to more than any restaurant in your life?Little Owlin NYC.
What’s your most stained cookbook?
“The Zuni Cafe Cookbook"the roast chicken pages are the most stained and wrinkled.
It would also be dotted with photos of explorations of the city.
What is the one recipe you want to be known for from your cookbook?Big Cockle Energy!
It’s a spicy, broth clam dish with sausage.
The recipe is one pot, comes together quickly, and is absurdly delicious for how little you do.
What is one recipe from your cookbook you keep making again and again?So many of them!
Lots of the “Lap Dinners” section pasta, toasts, and sheet pan meals.
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