New York Times BestsellerForget the rules. Just cookGreat food doesnt have to be overthetop fussy or timeintensive to be absolutely amazing. In his debut cookbook Nick DiGiovanni gives you the tools to become fearless in the kitchenand to create unapologetically delicious meals.Building on a foundation of staple recipes such as basic pasta dough and homemade butter Nick shares a mouthwatering selection of his favorite recipes including Custard Yogurt Toast Grilled Peach Burrata Salad Smoked Bacon Carbonara and his signature Master Chef Chocolate Crack Pie.Of course making staples from scratch is great but Nick shows you how to make the most of a storebought rotisserie chicken too.If youve never done more than boil water for pasta this book is for you. If you can confidently whip up a multicourse meal this book is for you. With his signature charm and humor Nick shares advice tips and tricks for cooks of any level. Unsure how to pronounce gnocchi Theres a QR code for that. So grab your chefs knife and get cookingKnife Drop also includes Nicks expert advice on equipment ingredients and techniques so home cooks of any ability level can pick up some new skills. Explore a library of QR codes linking to video tutorials showcasing key cooking techniques from holding a chefs knife and making a piping bag to pronouncing gnocchi the correct way.