We love Food52, a really cool idea of getting together a community of cooks and sharing recipes, ideas, stories, and tips. They totally share their recipes with us here on TasteSpotting, too!
Last week, the James Beard Foundation awarded Food52 the Publication of the Year for Journalism (list of winners is on a link on their page), so we thought it would be a nice way to say “Congratulations!” to the Food52 community, Amanda, and Merrill (we’ve never met them in person, but hey this is the internet, we can call them by their first names, right?) by giving away a copy of the cookbook of recipes from their community!
So here it is.
(And yes, those are little yellow post-its in the book – you didn’t think we’d give this away without cooking a few recipes from it first, did you?!)
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Remember that we’re still giving away Patricia Wells’s cookbook, Salad as a Meal, so make sure to enter! And stay tuned for more giveaways throughout the next few weeks! Yes, we are giving away cookbooks as a way to “prime” you all for some bigger things coming up. Do not worry, you are always eligible to enter everything, and win more than once, too.
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Triple Chocolate Espresso Cookies !!!!!!
ooooo! I’m a sucker for macarons! The Oaxacan Cinnamon Chocolate Macaroons look and sound amazing!
Oh please! Oh please! I love everything on Food 52!
The Farro Salad with Roasted Mushrooms and Parmesan is a particular favorite.
http://www.food52.com/recipes/5710_farro_salad_with_roasted_mushrooms_and_parmesan
Boozy Watermelon Rosemary Lemonade!
Spiced leg of lamb on the grill!
I’m making the Asian Short Ribs right now in my slow cooker!
Pinneapple upside down cake with pecans!
Strawberry-Fennel Ice Cream!
the Two-Bite Chocolate Spiced Buckeye Cookies look amazing!!!
Crispy Fried Brussels Sprouts with Honey and Sriracha!
Serrano Ham and Manchego Croquetas with Smoked Pimentón Aioli is KILLLLERRRR!!!! =]
Diana Kennedy’s Carnitas are the best.
My favorite is Alice Medrich’s New Classic Coconut Macaroons – I have made this recipe off of the food 52 website and it is AMAZING – so delicious.
Ginger Scented Chicken Broth!
Persian Baklava! So good!
Um…everything! The strawberry-fennel ice cream looks intriguing.
deviled eggs are something I crave constantly! Recipe looks simple and great!
I want everything on there, but Mexican Street Fair Corn is the cure to a Cinco de Mayo relapse. Ole!
Barbacoa Beef Cheek Tacos!! They remind me of the pork jowl tacos that Tyson Cole made at the Austin Food & Wine festival a few weeks ago. YUM.
Chili El Pastor. I Love Pastor!!
Love the idea of using celery salt on the Brussels sprouts!
olive oil maple granola
yummy, the pineapple upside down cake with pecans
Moroccan carrot salad with harissa sound incredibly good!
Traditional Iranian baklava or the Brown Rice Jambalaya with Shrimp, Chicken, Andouille, and Cajun Spices . Yum!
How can you go wrong with Waffles of Insane Greatness?
chocolate cardamon waffles :) mmmm
Spiced leg of lamb on the grill love it!!
Love the Millionaire’s Shortbread: a base of buttery shortbread, topped with a blanket of smooth caramel and then a top layer of chocolate.
Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad, I have done many variations with this salad since I first saw it on Tastespotting.
Spiced Lamb, yummmm!
Triple Chocolate Espresso Cookies! You can’t go wrong with chocolate and coffee! :)
My favorite recipe is Crepes with Lemon Curd & Blueberry Compote, looks amazing!
Definitely the Boozy Watermelon Rosemary Lemonade! (Maybe it’s a Sara thing, as I noticed another Sara above saying the same thing!)
The Braised Pork Belly Tacos with Watermelon, Jicama, and Jalapeno Salsa looks AMAZING! I love the idea of non-traditional use of watermelon
Definitely the Spinach avocado salad with bacon vinaigrette and egg.
I say definitely Berry Summer Pudding, looks sooo delicious.
Then I love anything that has chocolate in it : Yeah, that’s why I like it so much, yeah, that’s why you’re fat so much :D
HanaS
I love Food52! Such a dangerous site.. I’ve made their plain french toast and a quinoa salad.. both super tasty!
They all look so amazing, it’s hard to narrow down to just one recipe, but I think I’m going with the Ramekin Frittata with Kale, Mint and Pecorino
Farro salad with mushrooms and parmesan!!
Maple Walnut Cream tart! I’m drooling just looking at it.
The crepes with lemon curd!!
Saw this book at the local bookstore and was very interested in it so would love to win it!
Would love to try the Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Red Onion, Lemon and Pecorino .
Um, all of them?! First, the crepes with lemon curd and blueberries (omg!)
and the grilled brussels sprouts, and the merguez and sweet potato hash.
Seaweed Tempura!! Yum!
I love their Bagna Cauda Salad…. SO delicious on warm summer nights.
The Ribollita! I’ve made it several times and it is always a hit!
The new classic coconut macaroons! My goodness the texture must be so much better!
oaxacan cinnamon chocolate macarons for sure! yuuumm
I’m a sucker for pastries, and those Orange-Scented Olive Oil Sticky Buns look divine and sinful!
Homemade cultered butter, yum!
Waffles of insane greatness!
My favorite is Maple Walnut Creme Tart
Triple Chocolate Espresso Cookies, yum!
Herb and White Wine Granita… because it’s almost summer!!
Lobster Diavolo
Roast Chicken with Mushrooms and Artichokes
crepes with lemon curd for sure!
Thyme roasted carrots with goat cheese!
lemon curd crepes!
the crispy salt and pepper french toast is one of the most original recipes i’ve seen!
Oooh.. roast chicken breast with mushrooms and artichokes. (0;
pineapple upside-down cake w/ pecans!
Serrano Ham and Manchego Croquetas with Smoked Pimentón Aioli ! Yum!
Strawberry Sorbet :)
Ramp Carbonara!
French “Peasant” Beets!!
The strawberry fennel ice cream looks insane. A must try once the local strawberries start popping up everywhere
Morel Crostini with goat cheese, leeks, lemon juice, parsley and thyme!
Dan Barber’s Braised Short Ribs; made many times and really enjoy!!
Cultured butter– who doesn’t love butter, especially when it’s well read.
Brown Rice Jambalaya with Shrimp, Chicken, Andouille, and Cajun Spices:
I will try this soon!
Brown Rice Jambalaya with Shrimp, Chicken, Andouille, and Cajun Spices-yum!!
Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Celery Salt, and Lemon Zest
The Chocolate and Cabernet Sauvingnon Italian Cake was one of the most delicious things I have ever made.
crepes w/lemon curd & blubery compote — ooh la la!
Matilda, Maple & Garlic Pork Shoulder with Crispy Skin without a doubt!
Rhubarb with Earl Grey Tea, Cardamom, and Orange Zest. I’m so freaking ready for summer!
Its got to be the Maple Walnut Cream Tart!
Jamie Oliver’s Smoked Beets look good!
I love baklava!
oaxacan cinnamon macarons
What’s simpler or more delicious than homemade butter? It goes with everything!
There are a few yummy ones in there! Oaxacan Cinnamon Chocolate Macarrons… and Ima’s Challah is definitely one I would like to try!
Asian Short Ribs
The spanish potato salad looks amazingg
I’d love to try to make the Traditional Iranian baklava, it looks delicious!
MEYER LEMON PIZZELLE
tangerine and almond shortbread tart!!
Right now, the Meyer Lemon Bread Pudding (bijouxs) is on the weekend baking list. Or anything with rhubarb – season just started here.
Oaxacan Cinnamon Chocolate Macarons
The onion confit is awesome!
Crepes with lemon curd and blueberry compote!
Matilda, Maple & Garlic Pork Shoulder with Crispy Skin~
Feta Frozen Yogurt! Can’t wait to give that a try!
Sticky Balsamic Ribs…I WANT!
Crispy salt and pepper french toast!!
I’d say the Chocolate Cardamon Waffles!
Asparagus with Shallots, Chiles, and Lemon!!
I’d love to make the cream of asparagus soup! When I was in Austria last year, it was at the peak of asparagus season, and I had cream of asparagus soup at every meal. Such incredible flavors!
Chocolate espresso cookies!
Ginger beet pickles!
Umm definitely the Triple Chocolate Espresso Cookies! These look amazing, and they’re a combination of my two favorite things, espresso and chocolate!
Maple Walnut Cream Tart YUMMMMMMMMMMM
The Maple Walnut Cream Tart!!
Can’t wait to try the Oaxacan Cinnamon Chocolate Macaroons !!
Double chocolate and chili cookies.
Brown Rice Jambalaya with Shrimp, Chicken, Andouille, and Cajun Spices
The grilled brussels sprouts with bacon, celery salt and lemon zest looks delicious!
Shaved Brussel Sprouts Salad. Yummmmmmmmmmmmm
Grilled Brussels Sprouts recipe was the bomb.
the short rib ragu looks delicious!!!!
Garlic Pork Shoulder
Boozy Watermelon Rosemary Lemonade!
Roasted Prime Rib with Sauteed Mushrooms and Mom’s Creamy Horseradish Sauce
i would actually love to eat any of these! but the Corn, Goat Cheese, Basil, and Lemon Tart with Basil and Lemon Oil looks like a winner
The blueberry and lemon curd crepes… yummm. Thanks, Maureen
MAPLE-CARDAMOM GLAZED SALMON
The Saag Paneer recipe is the best!!
http://www.food52.com/recipes/8650_saag_paneer
Dan Barber’s braised short ribs…..drool worthy….hmmm…
Saag paneer!
Serrano ham and manchego croquetas!
Herbed Tuna and Israeli Couscous Salad with Cumin, Coriander and Citrus
I am dying to try the sardine pate!
3 ingredient cauliflower soup! :)
all look so amazing! I love this really easy and yummy snack! Golden Panko Latkes with Sour Cream and Chives
A favorite at every bbq I get invited to – Spanish Roasted Potato Salad
Insanely Genius Waffles…
Crispy, Crunchy, Munchy.
Definitely the Molasses Ginger Pumpkin Bread. It is heaven and such a cosy recipe for fall –can’t wait to be pumpkin season again!
Fizzy Orange sherbet cooler. With 100F temperatures approaching, this is probably the only yummy thing that will keep me cool for the summer.
Herbed tuna and Israeli couscous salad
Gonna go with the Bell-Less, Whistle-Less, Damn Good French Toast =)
The crispy maple, garlic pork shoulder for sure!
I love the cultured butter recipe!
My favorite would definitely have to be the Milk Chocolate Nutmeg Tart with Hazelnut Crust! Yum!
Definitely the “All I Want for Christmas PB Cookies.” My hubby loves peanut butter in all forms, so these would be a huge hit at my house!
Sometimes it’s the simplest recipes that are the best ones. A favorite would be the easy Green Peach Salad – bum peaches, sugar, salt, pepp and mint, voila!
The “Matilda, Maple & Garlic Pork Shoulder with Crispy Skin”…. OMG crispy pork shoulder!!
The Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Pecans sounds heavenly!
The ramp carbonara is to die for! I just made it the other day, so good.
I can’t choose, its all so inspiring and very motivating to keep creating love in the kitchen.
I was going to go with Rick Bayless’s tortilla soup … and I have made the merguez and sweet potato hash (delicious!) … but have to settle on the matilda, maple & garlic pork shoulder with crispy skin. I would eat that with my hands. Love your blog :)
Serrano Ham and Manchego Croquetas with Smoked Pimentón Aioli! So yummy
Cream cheese cookies!
yum – Pineapple Upside-Down Cake with Pecans
carrot and avocado salad
I’m definitely going to try the crepes with lemon curd and blueberries this weekend, mmmmmmm
Maple Walnut cream tart…I am a sucker for Maple walnuts..
The triple chocolate espresso cookies. Sigh.
The Maple Walnut Cream Tart. I’m gonna save the recipe to make this fall — with Canadian maple syrup :)
Mushroom soup!
shaved asparagus and mint salad
strawberry fennel ice cream!
Roast Chicken Breast with Mushrooms and Artichokes – sounds yummy!! Planning to make this tomorrow night!!!
I love crepes and my first experience with the 20 layer crepe cake at Ayza is sacred. I have to go with the chocolate mousse crepe cake!
strawberry fennel ice cream? yummmmmm.
i think i’m going to make the celery quick pickles tomorrow. i have some in the fridge just waiting to be used.
The Ricotta and Plum Tartlet looks mighty tasty. I think that’ll be next on my list!
Good luck to everyone!
That will be Triple Chocolate Espresso Cookies!
lemon blueberry crepes
Ramp carbonera!
the challah looks heavenly, my mouth is watering as I type
the lobster diavolo…YUM!!!!
Lobster Diavolo…OMG it is HEAVENLY
Oh dear God. Spiced maple pecan pie. I’m drooling.
Those coconut macaroons look absolutely heavenly…
Brown Rice Jambalaya with Shrimp, Chicken, Andouille, and Cajun Spices!
Jambalaya always wins!
Matilda, Maple & Garlic Pork Shoulder with Crispy Skin
Loved the Damn Good French Toast
Milk Chocolate Nutmeg Tart with Hazelnut Crust
Double Chocolate Espresso Cookies
Chocolate blender pudding! Mmmmm
The River Cafe’s Strawberry Sorbet!
grilled oysters with sriracha lime butter, mmmmm…
Breakfast cake (aka quesadillas)!!!
White gazpacho with cantaloupe! it sounds so simple but its really delicious.
The River Café’s strawberry sorbet!! looks so yum. and easy!
Olive oil granola!
baklava
The Triple Chocolate Espresso Cookies look great!
Moroccan Merguez Ragout with Poached Eggs
Definitely the Ramp Carbonara!
Hot Smoked Salmon, Soba and Asian Greens Salad!
I like the look of that grapefruit cake, so unusual!
ALL OF THEM! but the farro rissoto is crazy awesome.
Spicy Chocolate Mousse Crepe Cake :)
the chocolate dump it cake….it is so good!
Fava Bean Crostini
blender chocolate pudding
Triple Chocolate Espresso Cookies are awesome ……..hey I would love to cook my way through every page just to try every recipe = )
Crispy Salt & Pepper French Toast :D
Strawberry fennel ice cream
Crispy Salt & Pepper French Toast ! Looks great
citrus pulled pork tacos!
I’m vegan, but I bet my mom would love this cookbook…the Tuscan Onion Confit looks like something we’d both enjoy.
shaved brussel sprout salad– so good.
The simple raspberry muffin looks delicious.
Sage-Candied Walnuts!!! ;p
French “Peasant” Beets – many beets from my garden went into this one..
Iranian baklava AND… Paprika-Scented Manchego Chorizo Puffs
French Peasant Beets – I made these the other night and they were delish!
The retro raspberry lime rickies sound refreshing!
Moroccan Merguez Ragout with Poached Eggs
crispy salt and pepper french toast
the creamy mushroom soup.. it’s sooo tasty but easy enough. it’s also so adaptable to what’s on hand, and can be made fancy or enjoyed in a mug in front of a movie!
The herbed tuna and Israeli couscous is simply scrumptious!
the homemade cultured butter looks like I want to slather it on everything!!
Dan Barber’s Braised short ribs looks terrific.
Maple yogurt pound cake, om nom.
Farro salad!
I was salivating looking at everything… but the Ramp Carbonara really stood out, because I’ve been craving Carbonara!
Zucchini Pancakes
Creamy Mushroom Soup – delicious.
Zucchnin Pancakes & Braided Farmhouse Whole Wheat bread with poppy seeds are my favorites ..they are the best
the ramp carbonara looks delicious!
“Mmm. Another pretty cookbook,” I thought. Then, “Wait, SARDINE pate?!”
Okay, now I’m interested. :^)
Matilda, Maple & Garlic Pork Shoulder with Crispy Skin. I’m a sucker for a big, deliciously tender, hunk of pork!
I guess the Matilda pulled pork would be my favorite. I haven’t made it but will do in the coming weeks. Love pulled pork!
Le French Tuna Salad looks appetizing.
It has to be those cheese biscuits.
For me, if I am going to eat bread or cheese, it has to be the real, yummy deal. And these look amazing and totally worth the effort!
Tuscan onions, maple olive oil granola,yam chickpea zucchini salad.. all look amazing !and I have toast, kale, & Sweet potatoes topped with an egg all the time.. so good :)
Strawberry Fennel Ice Cream sounds so refreshing.
I’d go with the lemon ricotta spaghetti with arugula.
Baklava is one of the best things ever, love it – and macaroons are a definite weakness!!
I love the idea of an olive oil granola!
Brown Rice Jambalaya looks delish!!
The salt and pepper french toast sounds yummy right now…
Olive Oil Poached Fish or Shellfish – A foolproof method from Amanda Hesser. Yum!
Insanely genius waffles, roasted carrot soup, dilled crunchy corn salad…
I love cookbooks!
Man, too hard to choose! But for the moment I’ll go with…Crispy Salt and Pepper French Toast, mostly because I really want to eat it right now :)
Grilled Brussels Sprouts! I love all things grilled and I love Brussels Sprouts, so this recipe has to be a winner!
The strawberry-fennel ice cream! What a delicious blend of flavors, and it’s my husband’s favorite!
I really Liked the Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Celery Salt, and Lemon Zest recipe. Brussel Sprouts are a special vegetable that is hard to get people to eat, jazzing it up with bacon, lemon and celery salt would just do the trick to make them taste wonderful
I love the Oaxacan Cinnamon Chocolate Macarons–because all french macarons are fantastic!
That Maple Walnut Cream Tart looks YUM!
Ramp carbonara!
Triple Chocolate Espresso Cookies!
Oaxacan Cinnamon Chocolate Macaroons!
Iced Coffee! This will be a real money saver for me this summer!
Tangerine and Almond Shortbread Tart
The Tuscan Onion Confit looks amazing. Trying it soon!
I love Nekisia Davis’ Olive Oil and Maple Granola!!
Grilled brussels sprouts with bacon, celery salt, and lemon zest. Mmmmmmmm.
Almost in season, my Creamy Cucumber “Side”…
Not-Too-Virtuous Salad with Caramelized Apple Vinaigrette looks really refreshing and appetizing! :) yum
Ramekin Frittatas with Kale, Mint, and Pecorino. Yum.
Lemon ricotta spaghetti with arugula, yum!
Short Rib Ragu with polenta!
Maple Walnut Cream Tart!!!!
Merguez and sweet potato hash, for sure. It’s like a fancy version of my favorite breakfast food: corned beef and hash. The only problem – where to buy merguez?
I absolutely love the recipe for Yogurt with Toasted Quinoa, Dates and Almonds. What a creative way to incorporate quinoa into a breakfast or snack! Love it
the MEYER LEMON PIZZELLE!! :D THEY LOOK BEAUTIFUL!
Now that we are approaching summer, the Boozy Watermelon/Rosemary Lemonade looks absolutely delicious and refreshing! This may be on the weekend drink list :) CHEERS!
Spiced leg of lamb on the grill – good for spring
The Green Peach Salad is unbelievably delicious.
Porcini and Rosemary Crusted Beef Tenderloin with Port Wine Sauce!
Thai Peanut Butter Cups
I’m dying for it to be warm enough in Wisconsin for things to grow, for the farmers’ markets to come back and to get some sun on my cheeks. Can’t wait to buy ramps and scapes– the ramp carbonara sounds incredible!!
Asian short ribs
Chocolate & Cabernet italian cake. Two of my favorites!
Louisa’s Cake with fresh ricotta
Definitely the roasted carrot soup. SO GOOD.
I really like the idea of the oaxacan cinnamon macarons!
Love the Italian Celery and Mushroom Salad
The maple walnut cream tart… YUM!
Tuscan Chicken Pate!!
triple chocolate espresso cookies!
There’s so many to choose from – but the creamy Mushroom Soup is a winter favorite of mine!
Definitely..the creamy Mushroom Soup.
Mexican Street Fair Corn. It makes me miss living in LA.
Pineapple upside down cake is a classic in my family! Would love to try Food52′s take!
strawberry sorbet please
Oaxacan Cinnamon Chocolate Macaroons!
I just made a batch of the “Braided Farmhouse Whole Wheat Bread” last Sunday, and both loaves have somehow disappeared already. Recommended!
Mexican street fair corn!
River Cafe’s Strawberry Sorbet, a delicious summer treat!
Orange Ricotta Pillows with Lillet Kumquat Compote looks amazing. I’m definitely putting this on my “to make” list.
the pork belly tacos!
Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Celery Salt, and Lemon Zest!
The baklava!
pineapple upside down cake
My favorite is River Cafe’s strawberry sorbet.
Daiv Eyre’s Pancake!
asian short ribs
The Oaxacan Cinnamon Chocolate Macaroons looked amazing.
Crepes with Lemon curd and blueberry compote..Does it get any better? Or the Ramp Carbonara? Mmmmm! One for breakfast and the other for dinner in the same day…Pure indulgence!!
I would love to make the Oaxacan Cinnamon Chocolate Macaroons – I have always wanted to try my hand at the delicate cookie and these seem super special!
Grilled Brussels Sprouts with Bacon, Celery Salt, and Lemon Zest
Shaved Celery and Fennel Salad with Radishes and Toasted Hazelnuts!
Spanish roasted potato salad!
Lemony Green Beans
The macarons–MMM!
Pineapple upside down cake!
How can I pick ONE favorite……..many many delicious choices.
I absolutely live the kimchi pancake recipe!!! Yum!!!