In Cook Beautiful, Athena Calderone reveals the secrets to preparing and presenting unforgettable meals; emphasizing the importance of balancing the visual elements of each dish with incredible flavors.

In her debut cookbook, she's included 100 recipes with step-by-step advice on everything from prep to presentation, from artfully layering a peach and burrata salad to searing a perfect steak.

Organized by season, each section closes with a tablescape inspired by nature, along with specific table décor and entertaining tips. Cook Beautiful is where design meets food, where culinary tradition marries food styling, where home chefs become experts. These are luscious dishes to make for friends and family, with advice that will inspire you to create visually stunning, and still wholly delicious, culinary masterpieces.

• Abrams Books
• Athena Calderone
• Trim Size: 8 x 10
• Page Count: 288
• Manufacturer Style No. 9781419726521