I admit it: I bought Gwyneth Paltrow’s new book, My Father’s Daughter, sight unseen because I adore her, and after watching On the Road Again, decided she knew a thing or two about cooking. I also knew it would be gorgeously designed, so if nothing else would make a lovely coffee table book. But My Father’s Daughter is an excellent cookbook, too: the recipes are simple (with readily available ingredients), and yes, beautifully photographed (which I need to get inspired). The first recipe I wanted to try was GP’s macaroni and cheese. With soccer and baseball practice always scheduled during the dinner hour, it was nice to be able to assemble it in the morning, refrigerate, and then bake off later. And for the ultimate test? My husband declared it the best mac and cheese he’s ever had, and the leftovers didn’t last very long. Next up? Blythe Danner’s blueberry muffins.
Update: since writing this post, I have made the chicken milanese (with tomatoes and arugula), and the berries with caramelized cream. The recipes were straightforward; the results were excellent. Still haven’t gotten around to the blueberry muffins. Soon!
contents page
the recipe (complete with enticing photo)
ready for the refrigerator
right out of the oven
dinner!
for an excerpt from my father’s daughter, click here
and to see jessica seinfeld’s interview with gwyneth, click here
and p.s. happy anniversary to my sweet husband! you’re an amazing father, husband, and part-time macaroni and cheese taster! i love you. here’s to 20 years (yes, i’m/we’re “old”) and many more ….
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oh, that looks good! Happy Anniversary….have a wonderful day!
After I saw her on The Ellen Show last week, I was tempted to buy the book because the design and photography looked beautiful! I’m glad to know the recipes are good too! That mac and cheese looks deeeelish!
It’s definitely going on my wish list :) Thanks for sharing!
i flipped through this at the bookstore and it does look like more than just a coffee table book. i could actually see myself making some of it. plus i love a cookbook with stories. thanks for sharing a peek inside.
and happy anniversary, 20 years is awesome. celebrate!!
thank you for the review, i’ll give it a look at the bookstore!
Thanks for the lovely review, Jane! I still need to order the book but I totally trust your judgment! :)
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you + your sweet husband!! Wishing you many more wonderful years together!!
xoxo
Happy Anniversary Jane:).
i was wondering when this post was going up ;) happy anniversary to you + d!!! lots of love jane.
good to know! I knew I’d like the overall design but wondered if I’d use it as a go-to cookbook. hoping to grab a copy and get some new food inspiration.
ps. happy anniversary!
Awwww happy anniversary :)
I can’t help but love/hate Gwyneth P. will probably have to pick it up when i get back to the states though… you made me wanna buy it now.
I’m so happy you posted about this because I was wondering if it was good. I adore her, too, and would like to buy the book…but only if it was worth it. Now I will proceed to checkout! Thank you. xo
Happy anniversary! Wishing you many more wonderful years together!!
You convinced me! i just bought the book.
I love this foray into food, Jane! Not that you didn’t cook great family meals before, but I just appreciate that it;s now on the blog :-)
Happy Anniversary! I bought her book too but haven’t made anything yet. I get my farm box next week and then my kitchen hopefully will explode with yummy goodness.
Love your photos, looks super good!