Fresh Made Simple

There's never been a cookbook like it! Each of the 75 recipes in Fresh Made Simple is actually a charming full-page illustration showing how to make the dish described. Each meal or snack begins with one delicious ingredient, and the cook builds around that to make a simple, elegant, delicious creation. An avocado seasoned with lime and salt elevates a fried egg on toast; fresh-picked blueberries and an ear of corn add sweetness and texture to standard pancakes. From pineapple cilantro salsa and asparagus apple salad to a kale egg scramble, tortilla soup, and crostini, these easy recipes celebrate the unbeatable flavors of fresh ingredients.

 
Lauren K. Stein, author of Fresh Made Simple, is a former journalist for Reuters who has written for the Boston Globe, Boston Magazine, Boston Business Journal, and Eat Boutique, a website that sources small-batch food products and offers recipes and food columns. Stein's experiences in the kitchen preparing food for her very curious and very hungry toddler inspired the collection of recipes in her book, Fresh Made Simple. 


Katie Eberts, illustrator of Fresh Made Simple, is a graduate of the University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design. Her illustrations have appeared in numerous food magazines and blogs and can also be seen at www.katieeberts.com. She lives in Hessel, Michigan.  Introduction

 

Scrambled

Leek:  Leek Corn Egg Bake

Mushroom:  Mushroom Spinach Egg Bake     

Scallion:  Burrito Scramble

Green Bean:  Green Beans and Egg

Kale:  Kale Egg Scramble

Egg:  Scrambled Eggs with Chives & Goat Cheese                   

  

Smooth

Kale:  Kale Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Banana:  Chocolate Banana Nut Smoothie

Kale:  Kale Pesto          

Ginger:  Soy Ginger Dressing

Lime:  Cilantro Lime Dressing

Honey:  Sweet Vinaigrette

 

Smashed

Apple:  Applesauce

Cashew:  Cashew Butter

Avocado:  Guacamole

Peas:  Pea Puree & Linguine

 

Wet

Peach:  Peach, Mint & Blueberry Water

Watermelon:  Red Water

Mint:  Minty Cucumber Water

Orange:  Citrus Water

 

Tossed

Watermelon:  Watermelon Herb Salad

Apple:  Apple Manchego Salad

Spinach:  Spinach Salad

Pistachio:  Pistachio Nut Mix

Asparagus:  Asparagus Apple Salad

Lettuce:  Asparagus Avocado Salad

Mushroom:  Sauteed Mushrooms

  

Roasted & Toasted

Pepitas:  Toasted Pepitas

Almond:  Roasted Almonds

Potato:  Gilded Baked Potato

Oats:  Granola

Red Pepper:  Roasted Red Pepper

Garlic:  Garlic Bread

Baguette:  Crostini

 

Spreadable

Ginger:  Ginger Lemon Honey Butter

Chive:  Chive Butter

Zucchini:  Veggie Cream Cheese

Parsley:  Herb Butter

Cheddar:  Cheddar Pepper Spread

  

Stacked

Avocado:  Egg Avocado Toast

Tomato:  Tomato Slices

Cucumber:  Cucumber & Tomato Sandwich

Egg:  Egg in a Sweet Hole

Roasted Red Pepper:  Red Pepper Goat Cheese Melt

Feta:  Tostada with Beans & Feta

Egg:  Open-Faced Egg & Avocado

Pear:  Pear Gruyere Open-Faced Melt

Carrot:  Hummus Veggie Open-Faced Sandwich

 

Stuffed

Fig:  Stuffed Fig

Date:  Stuffed Dates

Celery:  Celery Buffalo Ranch Wrap

Swiss Chard:  Swiss Chard Roll-Up

Goat Cheese:  Goat Cheese & Caramelized Onion Quesadilla

Bibb Lettuce:  Greek Lettuce Roll-Up

Celery:  Celery, Cashew Butter & Dried Fruit

 

Chunky

Blueberry:  Blueberry & Corn Pancakes

Strawberry:  Strawberries with Ricotta & Balsamic Drizzle

Plantain:  Fried Plantains with Avocado Feta Mash

Mango:  Mango Rice Salad

Pecan:  Black & White Bark

Onion:  Caramelized Onions

Grape:  Chopped Kale Salad with Grapes

Onion:  One-Pot Tortilla Soup

Cilantro:  Pineapple Cilantro Salsa

 

Cheesy

Red Leicester Cheese:  Red Leicester Cheese Plate

Blue Cheese:  Blue Cheese Plate

Robiola:  Robiola Cheese P