Hot Sheet: Sweet and Savory Sheet Pan Recipes for Every Day and Celebrations

Lemoine (Make it Japanese) and Washington Post food editor Massov join forces in this inspiring collection to extol the sheet pan as a versatile “kitchen superhero.” The 106 inventive recipes range from traditional oven-baked fare (roasted chicken with vegetables and dijon mustard) to creative translations, such as oven ratatouille with eggs and an “exceedingly simple” chicken “stir-fry” with greens and bell peppers. While quick sheet pan chili is similar to a stovetop recipe, the addition of amber ale, brewed coffee, and cocoa powder intrigues. Flavor experiments also show up in chaat masala “nachos”; curry gratin dauphinois, which combines curry and cream in a potato gratin; and gochujang steak fajitas with kimchi, onions, and peppers. For easy weekday meals, there’s fish and chips with a Ritz cracker coating, homemade Shake ’n Bake, and “quesadilla for a crowd” (which promises to be a hit with “hangry kids”). Lively intros explain the inspiration behind each recipe: butterscotch saltine or matzo brittle is based on a treat from Massov’s sixth grade teacher, while the Japanese oven burgers with cabbage salad are inspired by Lemoine’s mother. A fennel and citrus salad that’s “more of a framework than a recipe” and “quickles” (quick pickles) are among a handful of tasty side recipes. Home cooks interested in exploring and expanding their sheet pan repertoire will find this invaluable. (Mar.)