*Signed Bookplate* In Original Food: Recapturing the Joy of Eating, world-renowned chef Geoffrey Zakarian challenges the processed food culture that has dominated American eating for decades. Drawing on his training at the Culinary Institute of America and experience in Michelin-starred kitchens across Europe, Zakarian delivers a research-based approach to wellness through what he calls ”original food” – whole, local, and minimally processed ingredients. Equal parts culinary storytelling and practical guide, Zakarian weaves over 20 new recipes together with his best tips, techniques, and strategies for transforming the way you shop, cook, and eat. Zakarian demonstrates that healthy eating requires no sacrifice, showing how even burgers and fries belong on your plate when made with grass-fed beef and quality oils. Readers learn to transform simple ingredients into nourishing meals for the whole family.