The beloved Top Chef star revolutionizes healthy eating in this groundbreaking cookbook—the ultimate guide to cooking globally inspired dishes free of gluten, dairy, soy, legumes, and grains that are so delicious you won’t notice the difference.
When award-winning, trendsetting chef Gregory Gourdet got sober, he took stock of his life and his pantry, concentrating his energy on getting himself healthy by cooking food that was both full of nutrients and full of flavor. Now, he shares these extraordinary dishes with everyone.
Everyone’s Table features 200 mouth-watering, decadently flavorful recipes carefully designed to focus on superfoods—ingredients with the highest nutrient-density, the best fats, and the most minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants—that will delight and inspire home cooks. Gourdet’s dishes are inspired by his deep affection for global ingredients and techniques--from his Haitian upbringing to his French culinary education, from his deep affection for the cuisines of Asia as well as those of North and West Africa. His unique culinary odyssey informs this one-of-a-kind cookbook, which features dynamic vegetable-forward dishes and savory meaty stews, umami-packed sauces and easy ferments, and endless clever ways to make both year-round and seasonal ingredients shine.
Destined to be an everyday kitchen essential, featuring 180 sumptuous color photographs, Everyone’s Table will change forever the way we think about, approach, and enjoy healthy eating.
Love it when I see that the author's pantry has many ingredients (and brands) I use in my kitchen. However, there are fats in his recipes I don't use like Avocado and Coconut oil, I'll stick to Rice Bran oil but I do want to try Avocado oil. The author encourages you to measure, measure, measure. There's no "season to taste" in this book.
This is a cookbook with a variety of recipes from Haitian to African to Asian. I always complain about cookbooks lacking photographs, guess what? EVERY dish in this book has a gorgeous photo to go with it, I love this!! The downside, it slows the kindle to load this book. I requested a printed copy and returning the kindle edition.
This cookbook is beautiful and is inspiring me to try new to me ingredients and recipes again. You can read my full review of this one on my blog via the link below.
***I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.***
I am torn. Were many of the recipes in this book delicious? Yes. Do I enjoy Gregory's predilection for mounds of fresh herbs, bright, tangy flavors, and heat from colorful chiles? Yes. Could I make my way through one recipe without having to substitute at least two or three ingredients? Never.
My biggest hangup with this book is that I didn't find it to be remotely accessible. Many recipes require one, two, or even three separate condiments that should be prepared ahead of time (sometimes weeks ahead of time in the case of the creamy fermented dressings and pickles). Again, were these fermented goodies delicious? Of course! Did I have the foresight or energy to have them prepared ahead of time? Rarely. The catalog of ingredients might suit an at-home chef residing in a major metropolis with plenty of natural foods stores and Asian and Latin food markets, but as I cooked this book in rural Maine and West Virginia, I was out of luck when it came to galangal, blue spirulina powder, makrut lime leaves, etc. Also, the recipes don't include an estimate on how many minutes/hours it takes to make them, which made timing difficult. Recipes often took longer than I thought they might, leading to dinners 30 minutes or an hour after I had planned to eat.
While I didn't cook every recipe in this book, I did manage more than 70 of them and I'm behind in my reading challenge so we'll count it as read.
My personal favorites were: "Grilled carrots with herby coconut yogurt and spicy beet vinaigrette" "Whole roasted jerk cauliflower" "Warm coconut chia pudding with dried mangoes and cherries" "Guyanese-style vegetable soup with coconut milk and vegetables" "Halibut with summer squash and spiced tomatoes" "African pepper sauce" NEXT LEVEL SAUCE. I'd put this on everything if I could. "Frozen makrut lime and avocado pie"
I loved Gregory Gourdet when he was on Top Chef and was so excited to hear about this cookbook. The food photography is stunning, first of all. But the recipes are no slouch either! I was particularly impressed with the fermentation section. You never know how accessible chef cookbooks are going to be but this one really does seem to have the home cook in mind, even if there are lots of DIY sauces and ingredients. I’ve bookmarked several recipes to try and I can’t wait to see how they turn out.
Excellent cookbook by one of my favorite chefs. The recipes all look delicious and globally minded, the pantry section is extensive and well explained, and each dish seems to be pretty healthy. He’s big on avoiding allergens (wheat, dairy, etc) so I’m impressed he was able to write so many recipes with pretty strict guidelines but if I cooked these, I wouldn’t mind missing out on those ingredients. Only downside is that I feel like I’d have to stock my pantry with a lot of new items for these recipes, which I’m always hesitant to do with a new cookbook. But if I’m looking for default healthy recipes, I think this is where I’d go.
I love Gregory’s story, and the organization of the book is really thoughtful. The concept of shifting a paleo-esque mentality into everyday eating for everyone is also great, and the variety of recipes is appealing. I’ll update my review once I’ve cooked at least 5 of these to see how well they translate from cookbook to practice. I knocked this a star just because of the sheer complexity of some of the recipes. Many require making an ingredient which appears on a different page of the book, and there is an Ottolenghi number of ingredients. I think this makes sense given the complexity of the dishes, but while this is for everyone’s table, my instinct says not everyone can cook from this book. But once I try making some, I’ll return and potentially add that star back!
I love that this cookbook is broken down into individual chapters for different topics (the basics, morning means, dips, soups, meat, seafood, smoothies, etc). He isn’t strictly one type of cuisine either, there are so many varieties represented in this book that it’s a terrific blend. I was excited to see how to make preserved lemons actually! This cookbook has meals for every type of eater, even vegan.
Having said all that, this did not work for my family due to severe food allergies in my son. I wouldn’t be able to figure out how to substitute ingredients for most of the recipes. Another reason it wouldn’t work for me is because I don’t have access to a Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, or similar type store. Some ingredients are hard to find in my little town.
Despite those two reasons, I think anyone that loves to cook, try new things, and loves a variety of cuisines should look this cookbook up. What doesn’t work for one, will be a treasure trove for another.
I have so much love for this cookbook. I love cooking. One thing I am passionate about when it comes to cooking is diversity in our food, in addition to healthy eating. That’s exactly what this book offers, and more! Gregory Gourdet gives us insight into his journey that lead him to this book and the Haitian influences within the recipes.
There are alternatives as well to make the recipes to fit your dietary needs. Like for me I don’t eat dairy and there is a great list of alternatives for that (plus more dietary alternatives for the recipes!)
And even if you don’t eat meat there is still a ton of amazing recipes to use. Parts of the recipes like the sauces, too, are one of a kind and have the most delicious, healthy, and fresh ingredients! Honestly, this is the best cookbook I have ever read! And I’m vegan, too. That’s the great thing is that this book has recipes to offer for everyone! He even talks about how he doesn’t have single use plastics, which is very important in helping the environment. Thank you for that @gg30000
I highly recommend this cookbook and it is a total 5 star+ for me!
Oh, and the book even tells you how to use the ingredients. Acids, herbs, equipment, different types of salt, different types of oils, spices, aromatics, fruits and vegetables, fish and other seafood, meat and poultry, acidity, umami, nuts and seeds, dairy alternatives, alternative flours, and sweeteners! I LOVE that this is included in the book! What is there not to love? It’s a very educational cookbook. It’s not just amazing, satisfying, and delicious recipes
Basically, everyone needs a copy of “Global Recipes for Modern Health: Everyone’s Table” by Gregory Gourdet with JJ Goode. I love this title! Global, health, recipes, everyone!
The pictures in this amazing one of a kind cookbook, and reading about this cookbook in the description make me so hungry and wanting to cook recipes from this book right away! The “Whole Roasted Jerk Cauliflower” (picture 2) recipe was the one that appealed to me first and I can’t wait to make it! And the picture makes it look even more delicious!!
Borrowed from the library because I wanted to get a feel of it to see whether I'd purchase it. The book is advertised as veggie forward cookbook with many elements of fusion, both of which are what I am after.
Notes/ observations: - Is it me or is veggie forward recipes usually call for a lot of herbs? A lot of recipes have dill in it. Although to be fair, fresh dill really is a world different from the dried stuff. - There is also a lot of coconut milk used in the recipes. His receipes drew inspiration from south-east Asia (e.g. Thai), Haiti (where he spent his childhood), middle east and Africa - most of which do use coconut as their ingredients. - Mr. Gourdet took care to not call a dish by its authentic name when he drew inspiration from it only. For example, in his recipe for a soup, he called it thai-style hot and sour soup as opposed to Tom Yum soup even though to me the key elements of the soup are there. This is an eye opener for me and I appreciate his sensitivity towards it. - This is totally a "me" issue - but my brain kept thinking about how some of these photos looked more burnt than charred. I know the "charr" style food is on trend right now - maybe I just haven't met my perfect piece of charred chicken! - A portion of the book is spent on nut milk, nut butter etc. Fun to leaf through but not practical for me.
These recipes are good. Gourdet was an addict; he cleaned up his life and took up running, and in the process became very interested in nutrition. As a chef, he tries to pack as much nutrition into each bite as possible, while tasting delicious. He generally follows a paleo diet, and most of these recipes are dairy and gluten free, so if you're sensitive to either of those this is a great find.
The recipes are very global, very different and delicious. I found them to be more labor-intensive than most of my weeknight meals, and they often require condiments or sauces that are another recipe. But if you plan in advance, I thought the seafood chapter was great. Also, for more weeknight friendly fare, the first two chapters, which are vegetables, are great. The cold vegetable dishes come together very quickly.
The flavors come together here, and these are recipes that you won't find anywhere else. Particularly since this is a 'healthy' cookbook, I wish nutrition information was provided. If you're trying to eat healthy, or avoid dairy, this is worth checking out. The book itself is beautiful, the recipes easy to follow and there is a photo for each recipe.
Hands down one of the most relatable chefs I’ve read about since Anthony Bourdain. His story is brief at the beginning but brings him to life. He’s being real about his reasons for the book. I appreciated that. His chapter on how to use this book was extremely helpful and I learned things. (After reading cookbooks for over 30 years now, that’s refreshing.) His food photography is spectacular and every recipe had my mouth watering, even the watermelon salad, and I am not a fan of watermelon, let alone watermelon with herbs. He has made it look so good and look so simple that I plan on trying it. I can’t wait to try new flavors and play with new ingredients. The fact that the recipes are healthy is just a plus. This book is a must have for my collection.
Gourdet shares stories and recipes in this book. It's an interesting read. There aren't as many pictures as I'd like since I like to see the finished product of the meals. There's a variety of recipes included in the book! Most are more complicated than I would attempt on a week night, but there's some interesting recipes I'll likely try.
Amazing! Not only are they incredibly healthy paleo related recipes, but despite how challenging they might seem, they are doable even by a non-chef. The flavor and combinations are incredible as well and even if you think you know what it will taste like, it will surprise you in the best ways! Such a treasure of a chef and truly great cookbook! One suggestion - if you don’t have a cast iron skillet and a blender, then this book is a good excuse to get one.
I really like Gregory's approach to food, and I read through this book carefully.
The best takeaways from this book are the condiments and veggie combinations. I never really use avocado oil, but he makes a great case for it. I'm going to copy a few ideas down before returning this one to the library. However, I know that I wouldn't end up cooking from this book a whole bunch, so that ticks it down out of the 5-star category.
If you are looking for a great cookbook with healthy but delicious recipes, this is the book for you! The Guacamole with roasted chiles, pomegranate, and tortilla crisps is the best! There are great soup, chicken, fish, beef, veggies, smoothies and dessert recipes (Orange-Ginger Sherbet yes please)You definitely want a copy of this on your kitchen bookshelf!
One of the most thorough cookbooks on Paleo eating, I have come across. Teaches you techniques on fermented foods, pickling, sauce making, as well as explaining why raw foods and unprocessed sweeteners are much better for the body. The book is seperated into sections ranging from raw foods to soups, to sauces, to meats, etc...HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Fascinating! I’m going to be thinking about this chef’s sorry for a long time. Appreciated learning the names and stories of Haitian dishes. Also appreciated the ample veggie based dishes, the paleo elements, and the healthier approach. Gorgeous, gorgeous photos. Wow! I might actually cook something from this book, which is saying a lot since my partner is our household’s true cooking talent.
Checked this one out from the library, looking for healthy cooking options with more whole foods in my diet. It's got some really good veggie dishes, and a lot of interesting drinks. The seafood section is substantial.
Solid cookbook, but it didn't vibe with my food preferences and typical pantry so I didn't end up trying much from it.
The recipes in this book is inspiring, every component is homemade, you can substitute with ready made if you want, but if your hear desires, the recipe is there. The final product looks elevated and it’s not too hard and complicated to make. I’m happy! Thanks Gregory! You’re awesome! I want the recipes for your top chef dishes though!
I won this cookbook from a Goodreads giveaway This is a beautiful cookbook. I like that there is a picture for every recipe. Im somewhat of a picky eater so many of the recipes had too many different ingredients for my liking. I ended up blessing a girlfriend with it and she absolutely loves it. If you're adventurous and like trying new ingredients, this is the cookbook for you!
Love love love this cookbook. Every recipe I tried was a winner and the book pushed me to buy new ingredients I haven't tried before. I only had it for 2 weeks from the library but this is definitely one I'm going to buy.
Amazing recipes across all kinds of cuisines. Delicious and easy to follow. Highly recommended. I read many of the recipes. They are easy to follow, not too complicated, basically designed for busy food lovers who also want healthy diet. Just the kind of recipes I need!
Paleo cookbook. Not bad, but all too many recipes included recipes hard if not impossible to find in Turkey; e.g., plantains, coconut aminos, avocado oil.