SynopsisAdam Richman has met his fair share of foodie challenges as the host of the Travel Channel's most popular shows, Man v. Food and Best Sandwich in America, and sampling everything from unbearably spicy chicken wings to monstrously huge stromboli. So what does he serve up when he's behind the stove? These 150 recipes are the perfect blend of Adam's experiences--featuring homemade versions of his favorite road treats (adapting a signature Philly sandwich into dumplings, or giving an Italian spin to the Twin Cities classic Juicy Lucy burger) as well as totally original recipes to punch up your everyday meals. (Just try his chocolate mole pudding with toasted pumpkin seeds, or his poutine made with sweet potato fries, maple-glazed pork belly, and fresh burrata.) He brings in a few family favorites as well (a wild mushroom tart sprinkled with crunchy panko, or his mom's spinach pie), and shares the stories that inspired these meals in his warm, hilarious voice. Adam shows you how to pull out the stops at the dinner table and serve up delicious dishes every time without hitting the road., The much anticipated first cookbook from Adam Richman, the irrepressible host of Man vs Food and NBC's Food Fighters , delivers what his fans have been waiting for: a heaping helping of over-the-top flavors with a side order of the erudite humor that is his trademark. Having eaten his way from coast to coast and around the globe, Adam Richman has learned more than a little bit about what makes food taste good. He draws on all that knowledge and his lifelong dedication to seeking out memorable flavors and eating experiences in this high octane collection of dishes that are, quite simply, straight up tasty. The more than 100 diverse, dazzling, and downright delectable recipes reflect the flavor combinations, techniques, and ingredients Adam has encountered in his nonstop travels, all translated into easy-to-use recipes perfect for the home cook, and all given a distinctive Richman spin. But Straight Up Tasty is much more than a scrapbook of Adam's culinary expeditions; it offers the perfect foodie flavor bomb for every occasion from a crowd-pleasing spread for game day to a turbocharged holiday feast. Along the way he holds forth on topics as diverse as where to encounter the nation's best burgers and why the best thing on a restaurant menu isn't always what you might think; delivers helpful advice on kitchen prep in haiku form; and recounts the history of chocolate in rhyming couplets. And did we mention Candied Bourbon Bacon? You'll find those delectable tidbits and oh so much more in Straight Up Tasty , a cookbook that could only have come from the passionate palate and irrepressible enthusiasm of America's ambassador of flavor, Adam Richman.
LC Classification NumberTX715