Knife Drop: Creative Recipes Anyone Can Cook
There's a particular kind of cookbook that doesn't sit quietly on the shelf, and Knife Drop is firmly that sort. Nick DiGiovanni, the celebrity chef and social media phenomenon, has put together a collection of recipes that manages to be genuinely approachable without ever being dull. Gordon Ramsay, who contributes the foreword, puts his name to it enthusiastically, and it's easy to see why. The philosophy here is refreshingly no-nonsense. Good home cooking needn't be complicated, overwrought, or a drain on your Sunday afternoon. DiGiovanni starts with solid foundations, think homemade pasta dough and fresh butter, before building outwards into a vivid spread of dishes. New England classics sit alongside boldly flavoured pasta recipes like a Smoky Mezcal Rigatoni, whilst fan favourites such as Viral Pasta Chips and Dino Nuggets bring a playful irreverence to proceedings. A handful of recipes developed alongside well-known names (Andrew Zimmern and Joanne Chang among them) add welcome variety. What separates this from the average recipe book is the practical backbone running through it. DiGiovanni covers equipment, ingredients, and technique with genuine clarity, and scattered QR codes link to video tutorials covering everything from proper knife grip to the correct pronunciation of 'gnocchi'. It's a smart touch that makes the book feel alive rather than static. Whether you're cooking your first proper meal or simply looking for fresh inspiration, Knife Drop has something worth your time.
- Author: Nick DiGiovanni
- Publisher: DK
- Genre: Cooking & Culinary Arts
- ISBN: 978-0744076776
- Pages: 256 pages