Pass the Plate

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Editorial Reviews 

“Carolina Gelen’s debut cookbook is packed full of real recipes for real life, each bursting with the warmth you know and love her for. There are so many smart dishes using simple ingredients in ingenious ways that I don’t even know where to start! Now’s our chance to hang out in the kitchen with our favorite social media friend.”—Sohla El-Waylly, New York Times bestselling author of Start Here

“Carolina’s Pass the Plate is a must-have for all food lovers. Her talent shines on every page of the book as she brings exciting, innovative ideas and flavor to the table. Carolina’s recipes are unique, yet she keeps the recipes highly approachable and extremely cookable for all levels of cooks. I am certain that readers will fall in love with cooking all over again as they cook their way through Carolina’s first masterpiece.”—Alex Snodgrass, New York Times bestselling author and creator of The Defined Dish

“Carolina’s like your favorite cooking teacher, bringing warmth and expertise into your kitchen. With a focus on doable, yet extraordinary recipes, she unlocks a world of flavor you never knew existed.”—Hannah Neeleman of Ballerina Farm
 
“In a world where many people just do the same thing over and over again, Carolina Gelen, her recipes, and now her debut cookbook do the exact opposite. I am constantly blown away not only by her creativity but also by how each and every recipe I’ve made from her is perfectly done. Her flavor combinations are unmatched. Her techniques are flawless. Her imagination knows no bounds. I would do anything to be her neighbor. Trust me when I tell you that this book will be your new favorite!”—Gaby Dalkin, New York Times bestselling author and founder of What’s Gaby Cooking
 
“Not a lot of cookbooks make me shouty, but this one did instantly: Everything looks so good! Clever, innovative, and fresh, I hardly know what to cook first.”—Deb Perelman, author of Smitten Kitchen Keepers

“Pass the Plate offers a glimpse into the mastermind of Carolina Gelen I’ve been waiting for—and it’s everything I hoped it would be. Her passion, grit, and love for food melts off each page, and the recipes are a rare and welcome combination of simple and drool-worthy. I can’t wait to make every single one!”—Melissa Ben-Ishay, New York Times bestselling author and creator of Baked by Melissa

Wildly popular blogger and viral food influencer Carolina Gelen presents 100 crowd-pleasing, never hard, effortlessly delicious recipes for flavorful meals that showcase her carefree style.

Millions of online followers have flocked to Carolina Gelen’s comforting cooking and easy, breezy style that emphasizes big flavor with a light lift. In her debut cookbook, she shares soulful recipes rooted in the resourcefulness of her Romanian upbringing that use affordable, pantry-friendly ingredients.

With 100 simple recipes—almost all brand-new but including some fan favorites—for creative but familiar takes on satisfying comfort foods, Pass the Plate has you covered for any occasion, from easy weeknight meals to spirited gatherings. No matter the mood or skill level, you’ll enjoy irresistible recipes from personality-packed chapters such as:

• Egg-Stravaganza: One-Pan Zucchini Feta Fried Eggs, Sesame-Crusted Breakfast Quesadilla with Spinach, Dutch Baby Pancake with Yogurt Whipped Cream and Sweet Berries
• Nosh & Nibble: Smothered Sweet Onion Bread, Butter Pecan Twists, Spicy Charred Red Pepper Yogurt Dip
• Pick-a-Protein: One-Pan Garlicky Chicken Couscous, Crispy Coconut Chicken Bites with Pineapple-Basil Salsa, Honey Chipotle Salmon Tacos Dorados
• Pasta-Palooza: Caramelized Lemon Pesto Pasta, Many Mushrooms Lasagna, Brie Mac and Cheese with Crunchy Panko
• Salad Days: Evergreen Potato Salad, Cucumber Salad with Salted Lemon Yogurt, Heirloom Tomato Salad with Anchovy Panko
• Veg Out: Butter Beans alla Vodka, One-Pot Baked Risotto Blistered Tomatoes with Burrata, Cozy Veggie Pot Pie
• Sweets & Treats: Upside-Down Pineapple Coconut Cake, The Very Best Banana Bread, Easy No-Bake Milk Chocolate Pie

With gorgeous photography and heartwarming stories about Carolina’s family, Pass the Plate will bring comfort to your kitchen and have friends and family asking for seconds.