Knife: Texas Steakhouse Meals at Home

In his debut cookbook, Chef John Tesar tells you how to have the best steakhouse meal you've ever eaten--in your home kitchen. Infused with the flavor of Texas and TesaEs culinary genius, this book reveals Tesar's "back to the pan" method for cooking the perfect steak. Tesar doesn't stop at steak, though; this book is full of recipes and techniques for cooking lamb, pork, veal, burgers, along with recipes for sides, salads, starters, and foolproof versions of classic sauces. Tesar also provides a comprehensive guide to cuts and breeds, and gives portraits of top producers. KNIFE is devoted to the celebration of steak in every form, with recipes for your favorite juicy cuts, as well as techniques for making mouthwatering dishes from underrated cheaper cuts. Tesar blends old school techniques and new cooking methods to cook meat like you've never had it before.

Review:

"I've had some phenomenal meals at Knife. Tesar really knows how to cook a steak, and this great book shows you how he does it!" --Aaron Franklin, author of The New York Times bestseller, Franklin Barbecue

"John Tesar is a truebeef artisan and this book is a fantastic window into his world of explosive flavor." - Adam Perry Lang, Chef/Owner APL Restaurant and Author of Serious Barbecue, BBQ 25, and Charred & Scruffed

"Knife: Texas Steakhouse Meals at Home is a stunning tribute to steak and the intricacies of cooking cuts properly."

--D Magazine