FOREWORD

Justin Chapple is FOOD & WINE’s resident ham: He’s constantly singing show tunes, cracking jokes or playing pranks on unsuspecting co-workers in our New York City Test Kitchen. But we all gladly put up with it, not just because Justin’s so charming and funny but also because he’s got serious cooking chops and a huge imagination.

All of this explains why his Mad Genius Tips videos and recipes, showcasing brilliant and unexpected ways to hack basic kitchen tools, have become such a phenomenon. Who knew that a crosshatch baking rack could quickly dice avocados? That a Bundt pan could double as a rotisserie for chicken? That a 12-cup muffin tin could poach a dozen eggs at once?

In this book, you’ll discover more than 90 brilliant tricks to make over 100 incredible dishes, each rigorously conceived and tested. So you’re guaranteed the foolproof recipes you expect from FOOD & WINE, injected with a healthy dose of fun.

You’ll be happy to eat any of the wonderful dishes in this book, and the energy and creativity that Justin brings to every hack will keep you turning the pages. For even more ideas—and to see Justin in action—check out his Mad Genius Tips videos at foodandwine.com.

Nilou Motamed

Editor

FOOD & WINE

Kate Heddings

Executive Editor

FOOD & WINE Cookbooks