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Joshua Weissman: An Unapologetic Cookbook. #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Hardcover – September 14, 2021

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
 
A Weissman once said…

"...can we please stop with the barrage of 2.3 second meals that only need 1 ingredient? I get it…we’re busy. But let’s refocus on the fact that beautifully crafted burgers don't grow on trees."
 
Ironically this sounds a lot like he's trying to convince you to cook, but he's really not. Is this selling the cookbook? The point is that the food in this book is an invitation that speaks for itself. Great cooking does, and should, take time. Now is the time to double down and get your head in the cooking game. Or you know, don't. Maybe get someone else to cook this stuff for you...that works too.
 
How can you know if something is your favorite if 50 to 80 percent of the stuff you've been eating was made by someone else? Butter, condiments, cheese, pickles, patties, and buns. For a superior and potentially even life-changing experience, you can (and should, to be honest) make these from scratch. Create the building blocks necessary to make the greatest meal of your life. 
 
While you're at it, give it the Joshua Weissman—or your own—twist. As Joshua would say, “If you don’t like blue cheese, then don’t use blue cheese.” From simple staples to gourmet to deep-fried, you are the master of your own kitchen, and you'll make it all, on your terms.
 
With no regrets, excuses, or apologies, Joshua Weissman will instruct you how with his irreverent humor, a little bit of light razzing, and over 100 perfectly delectable recipes. 
 
If you love to host and entertain; if you like a good project; if you crave control of your food; if fast food or the frozen aisle or the super-fast-super-easy cookbook keep letting your tastebuds down; then Joshua Weissman: An Unapologetic Cookbook is your ideal kitchen companion.

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"Weissman’s agenda to 'stop putting the past on a pedestal' needs no apology and is well supported in this work, which encourages readers to develop their own sense of cooking intuition while maintaining a grasp of the basics."—Publishers Weekly

"Not only do these recipes teach the fundamentals of cooking, but they also are designed to impress and are perfect for first-time entertainers and anyone building a weeknight repertoire. Designed for the new home cook, Joshua Weissman: An Unapologetic Cookbook delivers solid instruction, tasty recipes, and plenty of twists for experienced chefs to enjoy as well.”—Booklist

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Joshua Weissman isn’t your average culinary genius. He’s chef-y, he’s eccentric, and he’s a lot over-the-top in everything he does—from curating energetic and engaging food entertainment, to constantly developing his massive repertoire of original recipes, to cooking everything (seriously, everything) from scratch. 

He has an abounding love of food and proper technique. After nearly a decade of cooking professionally, his passion has been fueled by working with some of the greatest fine dining restaurants in the south-central region of the US. He notably cooked at the James Beard Award–winning restaurant Uchiko, where he spent time focusing on the finest details of cuisine, training other cooks and chefs, and diving deep into the territory of precise Japanese cookery and fermentation.

Joshua can be seen chopping it up for millions of fans on his popular Youtube channel, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. He currently resides in Texas and plans to push the world of food farther than it has ever gone before.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK (September 14, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1615649980
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1615649983
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.31 x 0.96 x 10.31 inches
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Joshua Weissman isn't an average culinary specialist. He's a lot over the top - from curating energetic and engaging food entertainment, to constantly developing his massive repertoire of original recipes, to cooking everything (seriously everything) from scratch.

He has an abounding love of food and proper technique. After a decade of cooking professionally, his passion has been fueled by some of the greatest fine dining restaurants in the south-central region of the United States. He notably cooked at the James Beard Award-winning restaurant Uchiko, where he spent time focusing on the finest details of cuisine, training other cooks and chefs, and diving deep into the territory of precise Japanese cookery and fermentation.

Joshua can be seen chopping it up for millions of fans all across the internet and beyond. He currently resides in Texas and plans to push the world of food further than it has ever gone before.

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Filled with TONS of great recipes!
Bought this cookbook for my boyfriend for Christmas and it’s all he’s talked about. He’s been carrying it around the house like it’s a bible! From the handful of recipes that I’ve read through, Joshua’s instructions are clear and has a few pictures to show what things should look like. I think there’s a great variety and abundance of recipes in here. I posted pictures of the table of contents so that you can see just how many recipes there are. Joshua Weissman did a GREAT job!
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Donald Hill
5.0 out of 5 stars A great beginners book, and a bit more
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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I really like this book. I found it to be very good at covering the basics, which I do not need. I still found it to be an entertaining book with some recipes that I will use. These days, recipes are easy to find, so cookbooks may take on a new role. This one fits the beginner niche just fine. The author has a lot of content online as well, this complements that nicely.
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Steven eichhorn
5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource.
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
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I like to pair them with his videos, he has a fresh approach to the topic. Great stuff here.
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Kodi Price
5.0 out of 5 stars Great recipes
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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This is great to mix it up in the kitchen! Also has some great staples in there as well! Use it weekly!
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Yo! Momma
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing recipes that are super easy to follow
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
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I got this book for Christmas from a family member and it is my favorite. I have made multiple recipes and every time they came out beautifully, and so tasty.
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Pinkrose
5.0 out of 5 stars A great cookbook!
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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This is a wonderful cookbook! I wouldn't say it's exactly beginner friendly, but someone who's just getting into cooking and wants to cook everything by hand, this is a good book to have!
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Charlene
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for beginners and experienced chefs
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2021
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I'm a fan of Joshua Weissman but I resisted buying his cookbook for months after it was released. As a professional chef, I didn't want another book that would just collect dust in my kitchen. I have plenty of cookbooks so why should I buy another even if it's from a youtuber I follow? Joshua is a funny guy with great charisma and I always appreciate his approach to cooking. My roommate enjoys watching his videos with me and after watching several videos with Joshua talking about his book, he asked me, "When's your copy arriving?" I broke the news to him that I hadn't bought it and wasn't planning on buying it. My roommate was perplexed. After a few weeks, I cracked and bought the cookbook to get my roommate to stop nagging me about it.
When the book arrived, I placed it on my desk and didn't bother opening it up. A week goes by and my rommate asks what I think about the book. I tell him I haven't looked inside it yet. He laughs at me and just shakes his head walking away. The next day, I FINALLY opened the book and decided to give Joshua the chance to dissappoint me. To my surprise, I was thuroughly impressed by the book. It is well written, recipe structure is correct to how a professional recipe is written, his personality and ideals shine through page after page. I must say, the title fits this book perfectly and I am extremely pleased by the quality of his work. He clearly put time and effort into making this cookbook unique as well as being true to himself. I highly recommend this book to anyone of any level of cooking experience. As a professional chef who has taught cooking classes to adults and children in the past, I would suggest anyone wanting to learn or improve to start with this cookbook.
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Hunter
4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the basics
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
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This cookbook seems to be geared for the cook who wants to make everything from scratch. The first section provides instructions on homemade, jams, breads, fermented vegetables, flavored butters, and sauces. These are all quality recipes that everyone should have access to.

Many of the meal recipes are basic, and are aimed at people who want to enhance simple cooking; such as recipes for BLT, cheese boards, or a cobb salad. The more interesting recipes include gnocchi, Shoyu ramen, and braised pork, among others.

Overall, this is a good cookbook for someone with a budding interest in cooking. It will provide everything you need to workup a variety of skills and progress to different levels. If you already feel advanced in your skills or are familiar with how to make the basics, a different book may be for you.
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Cody
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT COOKBOOK
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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Its a great cookbook. Ive tried a few already and love it.
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Orros
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in Canada on February 28, 2024
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This cook book is GREAT!

Joshua just makes you realize how easy it is to make a lot of your own food at home, such as butter, bread, sauces, stocks, pickles, etc...

It also gives out great recipes, easy to do, good explanations, and I just love his humor!

When I showed his recipe for the "Better Than Popeye Chicken Sandwich" my girlfriend went : IMPOSSIBLE!

Now, she wants me to make it twice a week! hahaha

Get this cook book if you're starting to cook more in the kitchen, or even if you're experienced.
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Propaganda enganosa
5.0 out of 5 stars Ótimo livro
Reviewed in Brazil on January 29, 2024
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Excelentes receitas e imagens
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Kathy
5.0 out of 5 stars muy bueno recomiendo
Reviewed in Mexico on July 3, 2023
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muy buen libro muy bonito y muy buenas recetas
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Reviewed in France on April 4, 2024
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5.0 out of 5 stars A complete guide to impressing anyone with cooking
Reviewed in India on February 26, 2024
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A comprehensive menu of recipies and healthy guide to survive without using any readymade ingredients!

This is truly for the purists and the ultra processed critics!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A complete guide to impressing anyone with cooking
Reviewed in India on February 26, 2024
A comprehensive menu of recipies and healthy guide to survive without using any readymade ingredients!

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