Liberating the skillet from commonplace fare, the author shares what he's learned from his travels and from cooks in more than thirty-five countries through more than one hundred recipes that will transform and expand use of this versatile piece of cookware.The Milk Street team draws on their expertise and techniques from around the globe to deliver bold yet simple one-skillet meals that take guess-work out of dinner and make clean-up a cinch. Features...

In the US, meat is cheap and is often at the center of the plate. To the rest of the world, vegetables, grains and beans are treated with respect, and prepared with fresh, lively approaches that can transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Discover a world of high-heat roasts, rich braises, drizzles of honey and stir-fries aromatic with ginger and garlic. The possibilities are endless-- and it's never too late to get your vegetable PhD! -- adapted...

Host Christopher Kimball travels to Washington, D.C. to cook with Jose Andres. Back at Milk Street, Jose's love of great food made with simple ingredients and techniques is translated into everyday cooking as Milk Street Cook Matthew Card makes Garlic Soup (Sopa de Ajo). Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri shows us how to make Spanish Spice- Crusted Pork Tenderloin Bites (Pinchos Morunos). The show ends with Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark showing Chris how...

Meatballs get a makeover as Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri shows host Christopher Kimball how to make Turkish Meatballs with Lime-Yogurt Sauce. The recipe borrows a French concept: panade, a bread-based paste that helps keep the meat moist. Chris follows up by explaining the chemistry of the crumbs. Next, Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart shows Chris how to make Israeli Hummus, while Rayna demonstrates a dressing that can perk up any vegetable: Sweet-and-Sour...

Chicken soup goes global, as Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart shows host Christopher Kimball how to make Georgian Chicken Soup (Chikhirtma). That's Georgia the republic just south of Russia, not the peach-growing, southern state. Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark reaches into the liquor cabinet to add interest to potatoes as she explains how to make Cracked Potatoes with Vermouth, Coriander and Fennel. Butter takes a back seat as Milk Street Cook Matthew...

Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart demonstrates a simpler and tastier way to crisp fried chicken as she shows host Christopher Kimball how to make Japanese Fried Chicken (Karaage). Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri shows us how Japanese Potato Salad banishes the bland with its creamy, semi-mashed potatoes contrasted with crisp, piquant ingredients. Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce shows Chris how to make Sweet-and-Spicy Ginger Green Beans. Rounding out the...

Milk Street goes to Mexico to get an insider view on traditional classics. Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark puts that intelligence into practice as she makes Shrimp in Chipotle Sauce (Camarones Enchipotlados). Then, Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri teaches host Christopher Kimball about Central Mexican Guacamole: no lime juice, no garlic. Chris demonstrates his foolproof recipe for Chili-Pineapple Margarita. To end the show, Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart...

Italy provides inspiration as Milk Street Cook Matthew Card shows how to make a fast and fabulous Italian Flatbread (Piadina). Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce takes usually dense cheesecake to the lighter side as she shows host Christopher Kimball how to make Ricotta-Semolina Cheesecake. Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri makes a Tuesday Night favorite: Gemelli Pasta with Chevre, Arugula and Walnuts. To end the show, Chris lets us in on a foolproof way to...

Festive doesn't have to mean expensive. Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart shows host Christopher Kimball how to turn economical beef eye-round into a succulent holiday roast as she makes Prune, Peppercorn and Fresh Herb-Rubbed Roast Beef. Then, a British favorite gets a transatlantic twist as Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce gives us the rundown on Rye-on-Rye Sticky Toffee Pudding. Milk Street Cook Lynn Clark shows Chris how to make Skillet-Charred Brussels...