Meat On The Side Cookbook

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I am a chef, mom, TV host, cookbook author, blogger, professional voice over artist and terrace gardener. I cook in a way I call "Meat on the Side" which focuses on veggies, making them unique and the star of the plate. 

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    Apr152015

    Announcing: Meat On The Side Cookbook!

     

     

    The Meat On The Side Cookbook is out!!!!!! 

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    For personalized, signed copies simply buy the book from

    Book Culture book store and let them know who you want the book made out to.

    Call to place an order:  212-595-1962

     

    ****Is the book going to be a gift? Just make sure to leave extra time for the book to be signed and shipped. I come in to sign books every week to two weeks.****


     

     


     

    I am beyond excited to announce that my first cookbook just hit the shelves June 7th!!!!! For almost two years now, I have been cooking up a storm testing and retesting (and retesting again) recipes for this book. I have been creating meals that are simple, healthy, come out perfect every time, and are just plain yummy!

     

     

    The book contains over 100 Meat On The Side meals, which means that these recipes will not have more than 4oz of meat and the vegetable will always be the star of the plate. Meat On The Side is all about vegetable-focused dishes that bend and twist veggies in unique ways to create meals that will make even the pickiest of eaters love their veggies.

     

     

     Ellen, Bette and Roscoe hard at work styling a Red Cabbage + Rasperry Grilled Cheese

     

    Meat On The Side is published through the amazing people at St. Martins Press and is photographed by the simply incredible Ellen Silverman with Bette Blau (prop stylist) and Roscoe Betsill (food stylist).

     

     

     

     

    There are tons of tips, easy substitutions, ways to speed up a recipe, tricks for getting your kids to enjoy their veggies, and suggestions for how to make the same dish vegetarian and meaty so that everyone is happy. There is also meals that I call 10-in-20’s, 10 ingredients in 20 minutes, and lots of meals under 500 calories.

     

     

     

     

    This book is, to date, my biggest accomplishment. I am so proud of it; it truly has been a labor of love.

     

     

     

     

    Meat On The Side is stuffed with stories about my life in NYC, what it was like growing up a Dinki, along with incredible photos of me and my family. It's truly a representation of my life and my food, and I can’t wait to share it with you!

     

     

     

    Available NOW!

     

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    Reader Comments (9)

    How exciting! Have been looking forward to this for quite some time. Celebrating your EVERY success!

    March 31, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterAnnette Rochelle Aben

    Congratulations and Good Luck! It looks to be an awesome book with much potential!

    March 31, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterLeeZee

    I fell in love with you and your concept on Food Network Star. I have been watching for more. I am glad to see a new blog and the idea of a new cookbook on the way is exciting. I'm rooting for you Niki!

    March 31, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterJeannie

    I'll definitely be buying this cookbook! I'm very excited for your upcoming cookbook's success!! What a great concept you came up with - "Meat On The Side"!!!

    March 31, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterJane Carden

    I'm THRILLED at this news!!! Can't wait to try your recipes!

    April 8, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterGina

    I love your style of cooking! I can't wait to order your cook book!

    April 15, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterKelsie

    Thank you so much for your Meat on the Side philosophy. Those of us who are "veggie challenged," cannot wait until the cookbook comes out!

    May 24, 2015 | Unregistered CommenterDeb
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