Just Cook It!: 145 Built-to-Be-Easy Recipes That Are Totally Delicious

by Justin Chapple

Delicious, fun, and easy recipes and tips for everyday cooking from Justin Chapple, Food & Wine's test kitchen whiz and TODAY show regular.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction

283 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 1, 2018

Reviews

[Liquidlasagna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my kind of cookbook

but if you want easy to prepare recipes with a lot of flavour
I'd give it a 7

It tries to be overly exotic, yet it keeps things simple, which is a noble task

but if you're not fond of the recipes
with a bit of a zombie cookie cutter feel to the thing
you'll give it a 3.5

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If you want the most interesting flavors
and you'll eat anything
this could be the ultimate do-easy book

and its spam-free and margarine-free
so I can't scowl that much

and it might be that he's got one of the better meatloafs around
I can stand maybe 3% of those things....

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Ombré crudités
purple carrots - radicchio - French breakfast radishes - Easter egg radishes - Chioggia beets - fennel - Japanese turnips - ninja radishes

Crudités verdes
broccolini - sugar snap peas - Persian cucumbers - Romanesco broccoli - little gem lettuce - celery - Belgian endive

Crudités blanches
daikon radishes - cauliflower - white asparagus - fennel - Belgian endive - Japanese turnips

Whipped feta dip with dried herb oil
feta cheese - olive oil - lemons - white pepper - bay leaves - dried oregano - dried rosemary - dried red pepper flakes

Pickled beet dip
pickled beets - horseradish - Greek yogurt

Roasted salsa verde
tomatillos - white onions - jalapeño chiles - garlic - cilantro

Not-so-classic onion dip [nice and simple]
canola oil - shallots - yellow onions - red onions - sour cream - garlic powder - onion powder

Butter bean & hearts of palm dip [ew]
canned butter beans - canned hearts of palm

Lemony artichoke dip
lemons - mayonnaise - Tabasco sauce - frozen artichoke hearts - Monterey Jack cheese - chives - panko breadcrumbs

Garlicky smoked salmon rillettes with rye crisps
shallots - caraway seeds - smoked salmon - sour cream - chives - lemons - Wasa crackers - garlic

Soft-boiled eggs with Sriracha-sesame sauce
eggs - mayonnaise - Sriracha sauce - toasted sesame oil

Pomegranate-glazed Turkish meatballs with salted yogurt and mint
sandwich bread - ground lamb - sweet paprika - ground cumin - mint - unsweetened pomegranate juice - pomegranate seeds - Greek yogurt - kosher salt

Sweet corn queso with pepperoni crumbs
pepperoni sausages - panko breadcrumbs - corn - red onions - jalapeño chiles - Monterey Jack cheese

Spicy beer nuts with rosemary
rosemary - dried red pepper flakes - garlic powder - mixed nuts of your choice

Tangy baked chicken wings
chicken wingettes - Frank's RedHot Original Sauce - barbecue sauce - apple cider vinegar

Avocado pizza with dukka
pizza dough - avocados - cilantro - coriander seeds - cumin seeds - sesame seeds - caraway seeds - pistachio nuts - roasted almonds - ground cayenne pepper

Smoked trout, beet and radish matzo tartines
mayonnaise - chives - horseradish - matzo - smoked trout - cooked beets - radishes

Pork shumai with vinegar-soy sauce
ground pork - scallions - fresh ginger - soy sauce - rice vinegar - toasted sesame oil - wonton wrappers

Poached eggs & garlicky spinach with yogurt Hollandaise
eggs - distilled white vinegar - Greek yogurt - ground cayenne pepper - garlic - baby spinach and kale mix

Poached eggs on spicy avocado multigrain toast
eggs - distilled white vinegar - limes - scallions - cilantro - avocados - red chiles - multigrain bread

Reuben toast with poached eggs
mayonnaise - tomato ketchup - sweet pickle relish - Worcestershire sauce - hot paprika - seeded rye bread - distilled white vinegar - eggs - Swiss cheese - cooked corned beef - sauerkraut - chives

Poached eggs and wild mushrooms on toast
eggs - distilled white vinegar - mixed wild mushrooms - sourdough boule - basil

Mini blueberry-ginger breakfast buns
frozen puff pastry - blueberry preserves - dried blueberries - ground ginger

Coconut-lime muffins
flour - butter - coconut milk - limes - unsweetened flaked coconut

Masa pancakes with spiced butter
butter - ground cinnamon - ground ginger - ground ancho chiles - nutmeg - flour - masa harina - buttermilk

Gluten-free pepperoni breakfast pizza (aka Dad's breakfast pizza) [potatoes on pizza ugh]
red potatoes - red onions - pepperoni sausages - eggs - mozzarella - dried oregano - dried red pepper flakes

Croque madame hot dish
country bread - milk - Virginia ham - Gruyère cheese - eggs

Blueberry-vanilla breakfast cereal with yogurt & blueberry preserves
oats - butter - maple syrup - honey - vanilla beans - dried blueberries - Greek yogurt - blueberry jam

Quick-pickled grape tomatoes on ricotta toast
grape tomatoes - rice vinegar - thyme - jalapeño chiles - ricotta cheese - sourdough boule

White cheddar fauxfellé
breadcrumbs - milk - sharp white cheddar cheese - chives - parsley - dill - eggs

French toast casserole with caramelized peaches
sourdough boule - eggs - milk - heavy cream - vanilla beans - lemons - peaches

Smoky marinara soup with garlic bread croutons
onions - garlic - marinara sauce - chicken broth - basil - sweet smoked paprika - ciabatta bread - garlic powder

Lime soup with chicken & hearty greens (Sopa de lima)
white onions - jalapeño chiles - garlic - limes - tomatoes - chicken broth - cooked chicken meat - mustard greens

Kimchi & silken tofu stew
kimchi - yellow onions - garlic - fresh ginger - gochujang - soy sauce - chicken broth - silken tofu - scallions

Yellow gazpacho with smoked almond & parsley gremolata
yellow grape tomatoes - turmeric - white pepper - smoked almonds - parsley - lemons

Red curry peanut soup with chicken
chicken thighs - onions - jalapeño chiles - fresh ginger - Thai red curry paste - tomatoes - peanut butter - chicken broth - soy sauce - limes - Sriracha sauce - dry-roasted peanuts - cilantro

Bacon-&-egg ramen in buttery broth
chicken broth - slab bacon - chicken-flavored ramen noodles - butter - sambal oelek - eggs - button mushrooms - scallions

Easiest fish stew with pickled-pepper rouille
Italian sausages with fennel - onions - fennel - garlic - dry white wine - canned crushed tomatoes - bottled clam juice - cod fillets - shrimp - mayonnaise - pickled red peppers - panko breadcrumbs

White chicken chili with poblanos & hominy
onions - poblano chiles - jalapeño chiles - ground cumin - ground coriander - chicken breasts - chicken broth - canned white hominy - sour cream

Shumai stew with shiitake & mustard greens
shallots - fresh ginger - garlic - white pepper - chicken broth - dried shiitake mushrooms - mustard greens - soy sauce - distilled white vinegar - frozen pork shumai

New-school boeuf Bourguignon
beef chuck - bacon - onions - garlic - Pinot noir wine - beef broth - Worcestershire sauce - tomato paste - carrots - cremini mushrooms - shallots

Farro & black bean chili with Swiss chard & Jack cheese
bacon - red onions - carrots - celery - pearled farro - canned tomatoes - canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce - chicken broth - Swiss chard - canned black beans - Monterey Jack cheese

Double beet soup
beets - buttermilk - sour cream - pickled beets - Persian cucumbers

All-day cassoulet
bacon - onions - garlic - chicken broth - dried navy beans - canned fire-roasted tomatoes - thyme - bay leaves - kielbasa sausages - pork shoulder

Slow-cooked lamb & sweet potato curry
fresh ginger - garlic - lamb shoulder - sweet potatoes - Madras curry powder - turmeric - coconut milk - chicken broth

Brussels sprouts, apple & pear slaw
mayonnaise - apple cider vinegar - celery seeds - Brussels sprouts - tart apples - pears

Grilled broccolini & escarole salad with BBQ sauce vinaigrette
broccolini - escarole - parsley - barbecue sauce - apple cider vinegar

Krab avocado & grapefruit salad
imitation crabmeat - avocados - red grapefruits - chives

[more recipes in the comments]

[Jeannie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous! 10 Giant Glittering Stars!!

I absolutely adore this very talented young Chef. I watch his Food and Wine Magazine videos on Facebook and find him witty with an infectious personality filled with charm and style. Imagine my surprise when I discovered he has a cookbook. Love his recipes contained here, which sound not only delicious but simple and easy to make while still picking tons of flavor. His references to his Grandmother Barbara were very endearing to me as I grew up with my grandmother as well. And we also didn't have a lot of money, but somehow there was always food on the table made from sometimes the cheapest ingredients she could find which always seemed to end up incredibly satisfying and delicious.

I enjoyed reading his recipes, but also references to family, friends, his husband all written with love and that sweet adorable personality shining through. I am definitely going to make some of these dishes and perhaps reread this delightful cookbook over and over again just to put a smile on my face.

Kudos, or perhaps I should say Bravo! 🎉🎉👏👏🌟🌟🌟💞

[AD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great cookbook featuring tons of modern flavors. One thing that distinguishes it from other cookbooks I’ve tried recently is that the same ingredients are used in many of 5he recipes. So if you buy honey roasted peanuts for the Thai Beef salad, you can use them for the chocolate pie as well. The Thai beef salad was delicious and easy to put together. I plan to cook my way through the book.

[Brian Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's full of recipes that ordinary people can successfully prepare. Recommended as a cookbook you can buy and get good use from it.

[Thebestdogmom · Rating 1 out of 5]

Maybe three recipes in here I would try.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pictures of recipes? Some.
Commentary on recipes? Yes.
Nutrition facts? No.
Recipe Style? Classics, plus lots of international flavors.
Any keepers? Several.

[Larry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy recipes

[Tiffany · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recipes aren't as "easy" as I expected, but still great and I found a lot of inspiration from the pages!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coq au vin blanc was delicious

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Free from work!

Want to try:
Whipped feta dip p 36
Sweet corn queso p 49
✔️White cheddar fauxffle p 82
✔️Crab, avocado, and grapefruit salad p 115
✔️Sesame marninated broccoli p 137
Thai skillet corn p 148
Quinoa burgers p 176
GF chocolate cherry PB cookies p 240
Chocolate peanut pie p 243
Chocolate mousse p 250
Lemon bread crumbs p 281