In her debut cookbook, Carolina Gelen shares comforting recipes that emphasise big flavour with minimal effort. With 100 simple recipes for creative yet familiar takes on satisfying comfort foods, Pass the Plate has you covered for any occasion, from easy weeknight meals to celebratory gatherings. No matter the mood or skill level, you’ll find irresistible recipes in personality-packed chapters such as- Egg-Stravaganza – One-Pan Courgette Feta Fried Eggs, Sesame-Crusted Breakfast Quesadilla with Spinach, Dutch Baby Pancake with Yogurt Whipped Cream and Sweet Berries Pasta-Palooza – Caramelized Lemon Pesto Pasta, Many Mushrooms Lasagne, Brie Mac and Cheese with Crunchy Panko Salad Days – Evergreen Potato Salad, Cucumber Salad with Salted Lemon Yogurt, Heirloom Tomato Salad with Anchovy Panko Pick-a-Protein – One-Pan Garlicky Chicken Couscous, Crispy Coconut Chicken Bites with Pineapple-Basil Salsa, Honey Chipotle Salmon Tacos Veg Out – Butter Beans alla Vodka, One-Pot Baked Risotto Blistered Tomatoes with Burrata, Cozy Veggie Pot Pie Nosh & Nibble – Smothered Sweet Onion Bread, Butter Pecan Twists, Spicy Charred Red Pepper Yogurt Dip Sweets & Treats – Upside-Down Pineapple Coconut Cake, The Very Best Banana Bread, Easy No-Bake Milk Chocolate Pie All using affordable, pantry-friendly ingredients, and including influences from her Romanian upbringing, Pass the Plate will bring comfort to your kitchen and have everyone asking for seconds.
