Sundays with Sophie: Flay Family Recipes for Any Day of the Week: A Bobby Flay Cookbook

Celebrity chef Flay (Beat Bobby Flay) returns with an inviting collection of recipes inspired by meals and memories he has shared with his daughter, Sophie, which he in turn hopes will give readers “wonderful moments between you and the people close to you.” From zhuzhed up breakfast staples (brioche French toast with peaches and blueberry maple syrup, cacio e pepe eggs on olive oil toast) and dinner classics (fried chicken thighs seasoned with chile de árbol and served with homemade ranch dressing, red wine–braised short ribs), these recipes are sure to please. Flay peppers in helpful tips that address common cooking blunders (for the paella, he advises to “resist the urge” to stir the rice as it cooks so that a “socarrat,” or crispy crust, can develop), and Sophie shares anecdotes, joking, for instance, that she and her dad probably “hold the world record” for pistachio gelato consumption, giving readers a glimpse at their relationship. Home cooks will appreciate adding these easy-to-prepare, memorable meals to their repertoire as they get ready to set a table for loved ones. (Oct.)