Cook Like a Rock Star - Anne Burrell [1]
Cannellini Beans with Pancetta & Rosemary
Swiss Chard with Pancetta & Baby Turnips
Super Creamy Cheeeeesy Polenta
Brussels Sprouts Slaw
Stewed Zucchini with Tomatoes, Oregano & Pine Nuts
Chanterelles, Fava Beans & Spring Onions
Braised Baby Artichokes
Frizzled Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta & Walnuts
Spice-Roasted Cauliflower & Jerusalem Artichokes
Yummy Lentils
Potato, Prosciutto & Fontina Cake
Pommes Chef Anne
Sweet Potato & Apple Hash
Loosey Goosey Garlic Mashers
Herb & Garlic Roasted Fingerlings
Crispy Crunchy Duck Fat Potatoes
DESSERTS
(my sweeties!)
Mom’s Anise Seed Cookies
Lemon Curd Tart with Almond Crust
Hazelnut Cake with Nutella Mousse
Goat Cheese Cheesecake with Spiced Nilla Wafer Crust
Apple & Olive Oil Cake with Sautéed Apples & Mascarpone
Pear Tarte Tatin with Shortbread Crust
Macedonia (My Super-Special Fruit Cocktail)
Juicy, Jammy, Jelly Tart
Zeppole & Chocolate Dipper
Tarallucci with Salty Caramel
Chef Anne’s Dried Cherry & Almond Biscotti
Blueberry Nectarine Crisp
Maple-Pumpkin Bread Pudding
Strawberry-Raspberry Shortcakes
INDEX
MY PLAYLIST FOR ROCKIN’ OUT IN THE KITCHEN
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
There are so people in so many parts of my life—both professionally and personally—that have helped to make this book possible. Thank you all SOOOOO much!
My family: MARLENE, JANE, BEN, JIM, AND, OF COURSE, THEIR FAMILIES. You guys are my roots and rocks. You provide the love, laughter, and support that helps make me who I am. I love you all.
CHRISTINA CAIN, an amazing friend and sous chef who has been there through thick and thin, always with unwavering loyalty, support, and a smile. You are truly a special person.
My mentor, MARIO BATALI, you are the reason I am where I am today. Thank you for all your generosity, advice, and support along the way.
SCOTT FELDMAN, as both my manager and my friend, thank you for everything you do (and for putting up with me!).
DANIELLE FINE, the glue that holds so many things together. I love working with you.
SUZANNE LENZER, the amazing writer who captured my voice, channeled my energy, and kept me on track with delightfulness.
JANIS DONNAUD, my agent, who thankfully took me on and has been a lot of fun to work with.
REYNA MASTROSIMONE, JULIET DANNIBILE, and SHEENA TRACEY, the amazing friends who keep me grounded and smiling. I am so lucky to have such a great group of girls in my life.
PHIL CASACELI, the keeper of my local and a great friend.
JAMES KUHNER and DEACON CARPENTER, friends who have become family and who helped me invent “piccolini.”
BEN FINK, GARY NOEL, JEFF KAVANAUGH, JAMIE KIMM, and DANI FISHER, the creative group of people responsible for the images in this book.
CESARE CASELLA, MARK LADNER, ROBERTO TREVINO, ALEX GUARNASCHELLI, BOBBY FLAY, and MICHAEL SYMON—the very talented group of chefs who I am proud to call friends.
EMILY TAKOUDES and CLARKSON POTTER—my wonderful editor and the publishing house that gave me the opportunity to put my voice onto paper.
Everyone at the FOOD NETWORK for believing in me and giving me a platform to reach so many people. Thank you for giving me a chance. Especially my team at the Food Network: SHELLEY HOFFMAN, SARAH PAULSEN, MARK DISSIN, MIKE SCHEAR, SUSAN STOCKTON, YOUNG SUN HUH, and the Food Network Kitchens. You people have allowed my dream to become a reality.
VINCENT OQUENDO, my make-up artist. The one who makes me look pretty and who has LOTS of lashes!
MS. MARNI, the truly talented seamstress who makes my skirts and dresses me in all the pretty colors!
JEFF LIEB, my stage manager, and the inspiration behind many of my one-liners.
FOREWORD
BY
MARIO BATALI
I have known and cooked with Anne Burrell for more than fifteen years and have always known that she was ready for prime time. I cannot remember a dish of food that she ever made that left me anything but purely satisfied.
We first worked together at a wine store. My partner there at the time was a bitter tyrant who was her boss. Every day he would throw bad attitude curve balls at her and yet she was