Nothing Matters But Delicious: A Radically Honest Cookbook by Greg Baxtrom

Award-winning chef Greg Baxtrom — the mind behind Olmsted, Patti Ann's, and Five Acres — brings his honest, no-quit approach to the home kitchen. Nothing Matters But Delicious collects 75 recipes that scale from approachable to ambitious, with the kind of real-talk guidance that actually sticks.

Expect helpful sidebars on recovering from mistakes, infographics that break down technique, and photos that walk you through every step. Whether you're starting with Easy Peasy Mac & Cheesy or working up to Bouillabaisse, this is a cookbook that meets you where you are — and pushes you just far enough.