The Freds at Barneys New York Cookbook

You would expect that since this is the cookbook from Barney's New York flagship store restaurant that the recipes would be finicky and unapproachable, but surprisingly Chef Mark Strausman invites you into his kitchen for some pretty delectable food. The recipes are very well explained and easy to follow and do not require a whole lot of hard to find or expensive ingredients. His Eggplant Parmesan is to die for - the Vegan Bolognese with Whole Wheat Penne is equally delicious. Just to mention a few others in this category - Fettuccine with Shrimp, Arugula, Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes, and Basil, Wild Spring Ravioli and Risotto Alla Milanese. Lovely soups, and delicious salads. Of course meat, chicken and fish recipes... all equally well represented and equally delicious. The final chapter - "Happy Endings" - presents a selection of deserts that will make you want to leave enough room to try. I can thoroughly recommend this delightful book. I plan to cook my way through it.

We frequent this restaurant. A sophisticated and stylish place, and a favorite of our teenage daughter since she was little (young girls want braces and pretty restaurants). Recently we asked what they were using in their house dressing and we were told about their new cookbook, which I then ordered on my phone at the table (phone at table allowed for this). The recipes are diverse, delicious and there is something for everyone. The book opens with the backstory of author Mark Strausman and his journey to become the well regarded chef at the landmark store - Barney’s . The book is beautifully photographed and contains a mix of both complex and simple recipes. If you love food, if you love cookbooks-(even if you don’t cook!) you will love this book, because each recipe has its own story.

To be honest I really bought this because I was very interested in his bagel recipe. However sadly the recipe is not in this book :(. But as I am going through the book I am noticing a lot of vegan options, which is brilliant. I mean nothing too crazy, but simple veggies kind of options, even the bread recipe. A lot of the soups gives you veggie broth or chicken broth options, otherwise vegan. I tagged a good amount of recipes. I haven't tried anything though since the book just arrive. Seems promising though and visually a lovely book (although beware veg heads there are veal recipes :( ).

I’m really going to miss Freds at Barneys:( It was my go to place x lunch when visiting Manhattan, specially when on a shopping spree... Now I get to have a piece of it with me for posterity! ❤️

Love this cookbook - I’ve made Chicken Parmesan, Eggplant Parmesan, Salad dressings and tiramisu. They were all delicious and easy to make. The author is a professional noted chef - he knows how to write for a home cook.

Easy read from cover to cover with many interesting and workable ideas. Outstanding recipes.

Gonna miss you, Barneys

Great reference

huge cut in the box that went right through the book..