The Best Cooks Are Home CooksAccomplished food writers and editors Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs had a mission: to discover and celebrate the best home cooks in the country. Each week for fifty-two weeks, they ran recipe contests on their website, Food52.com, and the 140 winning recipes make up this book. They include:Double Chocolate Espresso CookiesSecret Ingredient Beef Stew Simple Summer Peach CakeWishbone Roast Chicken with Herb ButterThese recipes prove the truth that great home cooking doesnt have to be complicated or precious to be memorable. This book captures the community spirit that has made Food52 a success. It features Amandas and Merrills thoughts and tips on every recipe, plus behind-the-scenes photos, reader comments, and portraits of the contributorsputting you right in the kitchen with Americas most talented cooks.