New Cookbook, At Home by Gavin Kaysen, Now Available for Pre-Order

Article by Becky Fillinger

Chef Gavin Kaysen has a new cookbook, At Home by Gavin Kaysen, and it gives an intimate look at his ideas of food as a love language and food as a tool to build connections and community. Chef Kaysen told us, "This cookbook builds off of what we created with GK at Home. It’s a way to unite the community and continue to spread that sense of joy through the art of cooking at home."

It is loaded with beautiful photos and recipes that give us a glimpse into the private life of a local celebrity chef. What jumped out at me:

• Kaysen shares elemental cooking skills. You don’t have to start out as an accomplished chef to enjoy preparing the recipes. You will learn step by step how to make the meals - real meals! The home cook can teach their children - just like Dorothy (Kaysen’s grandmother) did with him - and use the correct terminology (braising, sautéing, etc.) as you prepare the meal.

• Recipes by Season – This is a cookbook you can refer to at any time of the year. Lucky for us in Minnesota, we have all the seasons. 

• Pantry essentials - Yep, he tells us what to have on hand to be successful.

• Tips accompany each recipe - making the actual preparation foolproof. To give an example, here’s how Chef Kaysen braises: “You might notice that this braise is cooked uncovered. Unless I’m cooking large cuts of meat, I actually prefer braising with the pan uncovered, as it lets moisture evaporate and intensifies the braising liquid.” (page 17)

• The reader will be able to build a repertoire of nostalgic comfort food to recreate with friends and family.

There is a book tour in the works with stops in Minneapolis and other cities across the country - those details are being finalized now. Now available for pre-order here. #gkathome