Better on ToastHappiness on a Slice of Bread--70 Irresistible Recipes
A fresh, fun, easy, cookbook, filled with color photographs, that reveals all the delectable things you can do with toast, one of today’s hottest culinary trends. The recipes serve as a flavor profile building blocks, making Better on Toast a great introductory cooking guide, too!
Whether she’s frantically preparing for an impromptu gathering with friends, looking for an energy boost before the gym, or home alone staring into the fridge for a midnight snack, Jill Donenfeld turns to one dish that always satisfies—Toast. Tartine, open-faced sandwich, smørbrød—whatever you call it, it’s that single slice of perfect bread stacked high with fresh, flavorful toppings.
Better on Toast features delicious, quick, easy-to-follow recipes for toasts with every possible topping—from hot to cold and savory to sweet. Anyone can make delicious toasts, no matter his or her level of experience or kitchen size. Whether you use thick-cut French bread, slices of whole wheat, or her gluten-free bread recipe, Jill puts emphasis on flavor, using quality, wholesome ingredients to make each recipe stand out.
With Better on Toast, you can enjoy these elegant yet simple meals anytime and for any occasion, using classic ingredients in new ways and playing with interesting ingredients you’ve always wondered about.
Try:
Smoked Trout & Grapefruit Toast
Edamame Basil Toast
Chickpeas and Chorizo Toast
Rosemary Caper Tuna Salad Toast
Grilled Radicchio and Apple Buttermilk Toast
Carrot Butter and Halloumi Toast
Maple Pear Bread Pudding
Jill Donenfeld is the founder of the Culinistas, a private chef and catering agency in New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, and dabbles in producing bottarga for top purveyors and restaurants. She has lived in Madagascar, Southern India, and Sweden to pursue her culinary endeavors. She lives in New York City.
“Rustic avocado toast is the easiest last-minute lunch in town. But this book elevates that everyday snack to entertaining-worthy heights… you’ll learn how to enhance every type of bread… and make satisfying, handheld meals out of a just a few ingredients.” — Tastebook.com
“Her inventive toast toppings— including smoked trout and grapefruit, harissa scramble, and spice-roasted radishes and mint feta yogurt… will please readers who love toast and crave crostini.” — Library Journal
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