DudeFood: A Guy's Guide to Cooking Kick-Ass Food
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Attention, dudes: you no longer have an excuse to avoid the kitchen. Dan Churchill has written a cookbook for guys who have always wanted to cook, but don’t know where to start; boyfriends who are initimidated by a frying pan; and sons who have too long relied on their parents for meals. These mouth-watering recipes are easy to read and, most important, easy to replicate.
When Churchill was twelve, he put on an apron and agreed to take his turn cooking dinner for his family. Now in his twenties, Churchill draws on his self-taught experience in the kitchen, along with his extensive knowledge of nutrition, to create simple, delicious, and healthy meals. Divided into sections based on everyday scenarios and featuring forty-five recipes, DudeFood shares the secrets to cooking a repertoire of eggs, seafood, poultry, meats, vegetables, sandwiches, and even desserts. If it’s Sunday afternoon and you’re preparing for another long workweek: save time and money with Churchill’s slow roasted beef, a hearty meal you can enjoy that same evening, but also slice up for lunch tomorrow. If it’s early Wednesday morning, and you’re getting ready to hit the gym: mix the ingredients for a banana chocolate smoothie in your blender, which provides the right amount of protein you need to repair your muscles after lifting weights. If it’s Saturday night—date night—and you’re eager to impress, follow Churchill’s directions for baking a shortbread cookie topped with delicious chocolate ganache.
Packed with helpful tips and shortcuts, as well as beautiful photographs, this book will turn any dude into a cook.
Dan Churchill
Dan Churchill is a cook, author, physical trainer, and speaker. In 2013, he appeared on MasterChef Australia, which aired in more than ninety countries. His recipes have been featured in publications worldwide, and he has appeared on several television shows. To find out more visit DanielChurchill.com.au.
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DudeFood - Dan Churchill
CONTENTS
What Is DudeFood?
Why Was This Cookbook Created?
Why Should Guys Cook?
Ingredients to Always Have on Hand . . .
Equipment to Always Have on Hand . . .
FOODS THAT LAST
Chicken Avo Pie
Chicken Curry
Slow-Roasted Beef
Sweet Potato Patties
Spag Bol
SANDWICHING THE GYM
Choc-Banana Protein Shake
Herbed Chicken Wrap
Summer Beef Roast
Marinated Sirloin with Pea Mash
Protein Brownies
THE HANGOVER CURE
Berry Compote French Toast with Caramel Sauce
Brekkie on the Go
Pizza in a Pan
Toad in a Hole
Inside-Out Spicy Omelet
Basic Bro Burger
CUT YOUR CALORIES
(Friggin’) Amazing Salad
Chicken Stir-Fry with Brown Basmati Rice
Bison Hoisin & Greens
San Choy Bow
Mango & Lemon Sorbet
Fruit Soup
Oven-Baked Peach Surprise
FINGER-LICKING FEEDS
Oven Breakfast Dip
Chicken & Herb Balls with Garlic Aioli
Harissa Chicken Drummies with Cooling Basil Yogurt
Lamb Meatball Wrap
Zesty Crusted Fish
Sweet Potato Strips
Garlic-Butter Shrimp
SUPER SIDES
Pesto
Stuffed Tomatoes
Hummus with Honey Parsnip Chips
Olive Oil Pita Chips
First Date
Squash Blossoms
Fresh Pasta
HOW TO IMPRESS A GIRL
Peri-Peri Roast Chicken
Poached Salmon with a Walnut Apple Salad
Sweet Potato & Lime Mash
Fish in a Bag
Coconut Milk Cocoa
Chocolate Soufflé
Rhubarb & Vanilla Cream
Getting Out of the Doghouse
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Photo Credits
Index
I am the person I am today because of you. It was through your support, constructive feedback, sacrifices, and love that I was able to begin my journey. You have taught me to not let anyone stand in the way of my dreams, no matter how high I aim.
For the things you have done, are doing, and will do, I dedicate this book to you, Mum, Dad, Brendan, and Andrew.
WHAT IS DUDEFOOD?
I was just starting out as a personal trainer and hadn’t even attended a weekend cooking class when I wrote the first drafts of the recipes in this book. But I had always loved to eat, and I had been cooking since I was twelve years old. I remember picking fresh lemons from the backyard, using them in a curd, and turning them into Dad’s lemon meringue pie. I loved creating my own hamburger patties with fresh herbs and homemade tomato sauce for Friday-night football with my mates. I developed a habit of making fresh pasta and perfected an Italian favorite of my own. It’s probably one of the most cherished moments I share with my mum, dad, and two brothers. And when I wanted to impress a girl, I had that special recipe for her, too: shortbread layered with chocolate ganache and raspberries.
My mates began realizing how much their girlfriends and mums loved the fact that I could cook. They asked for my help. Over time, as I wrote and revised recipes to share with my friends, I started to realize I was writing a cookbook. So while I did not have professional experience in some of the world’s best-known restaurants, I had firsthand experience cooking simple, healthy, delicious, and fun meals for the people I loved. I wanted to teach other young men to do the same.
Drawing on my time in the kitchen and the knowledge I gained from my postgraduate degree in exercise science, I wrote DudeFood. Not sure what to cook when trying to impress a girl? Undecided on what to create at your next barbecue with your mates? Wondering what would make the perfect post-workout meal? I have been in your shoes. DudeFood is organized to provide an easy-to-understand method to decide what to cook in particular situations.
Throughout this book, I have incorporated handy hints to help you develop your skills in the kitchen. A pantry stocked with simple ingredients holds endless possibilities. You don’t always have to stick to the recipes—alter the ingredients to your taste. (Although, while you may like garlic, if you’re cooking for a date, go easy.) I’ve also noted places where you can make a few substitutions if you’d like to make a classic dish better for your waistline.
Get involved. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. If you burn your potatoes, you’ve learned to lower the heat next time. If the center of your fish is underdone, you’ve learned to keep it in the pan for a few more minutes. We all start somewhere. All of this takes a bit of practice, but DudeFood can be your guide. It can show you how to be the master of your own kitchen.
You won’t need a food dictionary to follow along. All of the ingredients listed here can be found in your local grocery store. I promised my mates I would not include anything in my recipes that they have never heard of, let alone spelled. I wrote DudeFood in a language I like to call colloquial dude.
Cheers, brah!
I’m happy to share the secrets that will make your new life of cooking simple, healthy, delicious, and fun. Go ask five lovely ladies if they like a man who can cook. Now, I am not a betting man, but I am very confident about the smiles and winks you will receive from their end.
DudeFood will unlock a potential most young men never thought they had. Trust me: You can turn your bowl of cereal into a breakfast spread fit for a king, or in your case, a Dude. To find our more, visit danielchurchill.com and follow Dan on social