{"product_id":"the-figs-table-9781501190704","title":"The Figs Table","description":"\"Never trust a round pizza\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-- Todd English \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTodd English, the renowned chef who brought you \u003ci\u003eThe Olives Table, \u003c\/i\u003e shares his savory, innovative, Mediterranean-inspired food in this collection of more than 100 home-tested recipes from his award-winning restaurant Figs. At Figs, which was voted Best Italian Restaurant by \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e and cited by \u003ci\u003eBoston\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and \u003ci\u003eZagat's\u003c\/i\u003e as having the best pizza in Boston, there's something for everyone in the family, from Macaroni Simoni for the kids, to Portobello Mushrooms, Mushroom Purée, and Fontina Cheese Pizza for more sophisticated palates. And no one will turn down a taste of the White-Chocolate Challah Pudding with Caramel Sauce. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEveryone loves pizza, and at Figs, pizza is the main attraction. But that's not all you'll find in these pages. \u003ci\u003eThe Figs Table\u003c\/i\u003e showcases Todd English's trademark style: layering flavors to create bold and soulful food, now available to the home cook. Fennel Watermelon, and Black Olive Salad with Feta Cheese makes a refreshing starter on a hot summer day, while the flavors of Roasted, Fried Pear Quarters with Frisée, Prosciutto, and Balsamic Glaze warm a cool autumn evening. Mushroom Minestrone or Black Bean Chill is filling enough to make a meal. Couscous Carbonara with Country Ham is a new twist on an old favorite; Spaghetti with Hazelnuts and Green Beans makes a simple but elegant supper. And why not try Creamy Cheddar and Spinach Polenta or the Asparagus Butter Risotto with Shrimp as a change from pasta? And of course, there's the pizza: White Bean Hummus and Asiago; Fig and Prosciutto; Clam; Spicy Shrimp Pizza with Caramelized Leeks and Tomato Sauce; Classico; even Kielbasa, Sauerkraut, and Potato Pizza with Dijon Mustard Aloli. And for just a taste of something sweet, try a Cranberry Pecan Biscotti, a slice of Torta Caprese, or the Tiramisu that \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e called \"the best in town.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSimple or complex, sweet or savory, any dish from \u003ci\u003eThe Figs Table\u003c\/i\u003e makes any meal special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTodd English is the chef-owner of Olives and the three branches of Figs, all award-winning restuarants located in Boston. English graduated from the Culinary Institute of America with honors and was named Best Chef in the Northeast by the James Beard Foundation in 1994. He has taught cooking classes in the U.S. and abroad and has been featured in \u003ci\u003eBon Appetit, The New York Times, Food \u0026amp; Wine, The Boston Globe \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Phoenix\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives with his family in Boston. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSally Sampson is the author of \u003ci\u003eRecipes from the Night Kitchen: A Practical Guide to Spectacular Soups, Stews, and Chilies\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Diet Workshop's Recipes for Healthy Living; \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eChic Simple Cooking\u003c\/i\u003e. She writes for \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Phoenix, The Boston Globe, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eBoston \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, among other publications. She lives with her family in Boston. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSally Sampson\u003c\/b\u003e is the founder of \u003ci\u003eChopChop\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and the author and coauthor of numerous cookbooks, including the James Beard Award-nominated \u003ci\u003eThe $50 Dinner Party, Throw Me a Bone\u003c\/i\u003e (with Cooper Gillespie), and \u003ci\u003eThe Olives Table\u003c\/i\u003e (with Todd English). She has contributed to \u003ci\u003eSelf, Bon App\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eé\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003etit, Food \u0026amp; Wine, The Atlantic, The Boston Globe, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Boston Phoenix.\u003c\/i\u003e She lives with her family in Watertown, Massachusetts.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50339380461842,"sku":"9781501190704","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e9bf4d73-1350-4caa-8cb0-a4723b43b863.jpg?v=1728003209","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-figs-table-9781501190704","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}