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To cook a meal for others—with thoughtfulness about the ingredients and care for the technique—can be the ultimate act of sharing. Gathering around the table opens people up, sparks meaningful connections, and builds community. This was one of the key principles that led Kimbal Musk to open The Kitchen restaurant twenty years ago, and it remains at the core of the restaurant’s mission as it has grown to have locations in four cities—Boulder, Denver, Chicago, and soon Austin.

 

Now Musk shares more than 100 recipes for all of The Kitchen’s most beloved dishes so that you can make them at home. Here are signature creations such as the legendary Tomato Soup, Cast Iron Roasted Chicken, and Sticky Toffee Pudding, as well as more recent favorites like Crispy Cauliflower Korma, Grilled Ranch Steak with Romesco and Catalan Spinach, and Tahini Mousse Cake. The Kitchen is an American bistro serving seasonal shared plates with many global influences. Peruvian chiles pop up often, homemade naan serves as a base for shareable dishes, and miso gives a lift to several veggies.

 

Reflecting the restaurant’s history as a pioneer of the farm-to-table movement, many of the recipes include variations according to the season. In fact, the book empowers the home cook to feel free to adapt at every turn. An ample chapter on sauces and toppings provides an arsenal of flavor boosters to punch up all of your cooking, and many dishes have components that you can mix and match with others throughout the book. There are plenty of quick and easy recipes that are sure to become regulars in your weeknight rotation, as well as some spectacular showstoppers to serve at your next party. As a bonus, the majority of the recipes link out to videos that show you how to accomplish key kitchen hacks. With all these practical features, this book is bound to become a trusted companion on the kitchen shelf to turn to time and again—as well as one that will inspire you to cook for your community.



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"Unfussy, soulful cooking with a focus on sourcing, good ingredients, and community. . . . The vegetable chapter has all the dishes I want to eat." 

—Melanie Hansche, Food and Wine


“Celebrating the sense of community at his much-loved restaurant, this beautiful collection of recipes is just perfect for sharing with family and friends. Nice one, Kimbal.”

—Jamie Oliver

 

“Kimbal understands the true power of good food and the importance of coming together around the table. This cookbook offers recipes to feed both the body and the soul.”

—Chef José Andrés

 

“I love The Kitchen for its community ethos, commitment to excellence, self-assured design, and mostly, for the uncommonly good taste that is expressed in every element of the restaurant. So it’s no surprise that The Kitchen Cookbook does the exact same thing in book form—chock-full of winning recipes that you can actually cook at home, each of which will stop dinner conversation, not because of their fanciful plating, but rather because you’ll just find the flavors to be so damned pure and good.”

—Danny Meyer, founder of Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack

 

“Flip through this joyful cookbook and you'll feel what I felt—inspiration, gratitude, a sense of what it means to bring community to the table. Even better, you’ll want to cook. Because these recipes, like Kimbal himself, aren’t trying to wow you with bells and whistles. There are no tweezers, no garnishing sprig of this or that, no souped-up gadgets (the Kitchen doesn’t have an ice cream machine, but you better believe there's ice cream, page 272). Kimbal Musk is a gourmet practicing as a gourmand; perfection is not the point, deliciousness is.”
—Dan Barber, chef and restaurateur

 

“Kimbal cares deeply about making good food accessible to more people. That commitment shines through in this collection of delicious recipes. His cookbook celebrates a true sense of community and the value of gathering with friends and family to celebrate love, life, and nourishing food.”

—John Mackey, CEO of Love.Life and Co-Founder of Whole Foods Market

 

The Kitchen Cookbook is a masterpiece of culinary delights. No trade-off here between yumminess and healthfulness. If there is only one cookbook in your kitchen, this must be it!”

—Mark Hyman, MD, author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Young Forever

 

“Kimbal Musk brings joy, inspira­tion, and deliciousness to cooking. He also is passionate about sourcing from the best farmers to bring nourishment to everyone involved. I will never forget the first time I ate at The Kitchen and could taste the love. This cookbook makes it possible to share the love at home.”

—Maria Rodale, author of Love, Nature, Magic


About the Author

Kimbal Musk is a chef, philanthropist, and entrepreneur. His personal mission is to empower and invest in the next generation who are building a healthier, happier future. Mr. Musk has been named a Global Social Entrepreneur by the World Economic Forum. He is the Co-Founder of The Kitchen, Big Green, Square Roots, and Nova Sky Stories.

The Kitchen is an American bistro with restaurant locations around the United States serving thoughtfully sourced, seasonal shared plates with a fusion of global flavors. Big Green is a 501c3 non-profit that believes growing food changes lives. Big Green has led global efforts to make gardening more accessible including Plant a Seed Day and the world’s first giving DAO to democratize and decentralize philanthropy. Square Roots is an urban farm company growing fresh, local greens in climate-controlled shipping containers with the mission to bring real food to people in cities by empowering next-gen farmers. Nova Sky Stories engineers and develops the safest, most reliable, advanced light drones with a mission to empower artists and producers to bring awe to live audiences around the world. 

Musk is on the board for Tesla. Follow him on X @Kimbal and Instagram @KimbalMusk.


Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Melcher Media Inc (March 12, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1595911316
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1595911315
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.48 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.25 x 1 x 9.62 inches
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Kimbal Musk is the co-founder of The Kitchen, an American bistro with restaurant locations in Boulder, Denver, Chicago, and soon Austin. Now marking its twentieth anniversary, The Kitchen serves thoughtfully sourced, Seasonal American Shared Plates with global influences. Musk is also the co-founder of Big Green, a philanthropic organization devoted to getting every American growing food. His personal mission is to empower and invest in the next generation who are building a healthier, happier future. The Wall Street Journal has called him a "cheerful crusader for real food," and The Guardian has lauded how he “takes the tech entrepreneur ethos and applies it to food.” Musk has been named a Global Social Entrepreneur by the World Economic Forum. Musk currently sits on the board of Tesla Inc., and formerly served on the board of Chipotle Mexican Grill and SpaceX. Follow him on X @Kimbal and Instagram @KimbalMusk.

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the recipes in the book easy to follow and a joy to read. They also appreciate the gorgeous pictures and the range and quality of the recipes. Readers say the book is great for family gatherings.

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Customers find the recipes in the book delicious, high-quality, and easy to follow. They also appreciate the QR codes with videos for tips and tricks. Customers describe the author as thoughtful, talented, and dedicated. They mention the range and quality of the recipes are outstanding.

"...The book features 100+ recipes, with gorgeous photography, and helpful instructions (including some video links)...." Read more

"...in my cooking from this book while only 20-30 pages read, adds potent flavor when torn from book and added to dish...." Read more

"...The recipes I tested were yummy - a bit more complex than I usually construct - but the complexity paid off...." Read more

"...I am happy to include this book because the recipes are new, they are fresh and seem to compliment dishes from a variety of ethnicities...." Read more

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Customers find the photography in the book gorgeous.

"...The book features 100+ recipes, with gorgeous photography, and helpful instructions (including some video links)...." Read more

"...Love the jovial photos." Read more

"...this book because the recipes are new, they are fresh and seem to compliment dishes from a variety of ethnicities...." Read more

"...Delectable meals, sumptuous photos and -- perhaps most importantly -- a heart-felt invitation to cook together, in community...." Read more

8 customers mention "Readability"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to follow and a joy to read.

"...Overall the book is designed to make cooking accessible and enjoyable, urging you to share your creations with your family and community." Read more

"...The book is a joy to read. No pretensions, just a guy who wants to cook great meals for his loved ones." Read more

"...Get this book for easy to follow, high level restaurant quality meals you can serve your loved ones at home." Read more

"...The recipes are delicious and easy to prepare. The pictures are so colorful and every dish looks delicious...." Read more

3 customers mention "Family gatherings"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book great for family gatherings and a heartfelt invitation to cook together in community.

"...'s book is not just a recipe collection; it's an inspiration to bring people together through food...." Read more

"...sumptuous photos and -- perhaps most importantly -- a heart-felt invitation to cook together, in community...." Read more

"I really love all the recipes! They are great for family gatherings! I highly recommended buying this book!" Read more

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Customers find the narrative interesting.

"Great stories about The Kitchen restaurant and the people who work there. Beautiful coffee-table book with color photos throughout...." Read more

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I like using a couple of inspirations in my cooking from this book while only 20-30 pages read, adds potent flavor when torn from book and added to dish. The paper can be cut into strips of noodles, used as a wrap, thickener, salad leaflets , also just as it is after a page flip.The message of fresh ingredients is of high value to health and am thankfully righted onto path of wellness of sustenance.Excited for the following creations I have yet to personally discover to further experience in quality cooking ideas.Love the jovial photos.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
Kimbal Musk's book is not just a recipe collection; it's an inspiration to bring people together through food. It extends the warm, communal spirit of his restaurant, The Kitchen, into your home.

The book features 100+ recipes, with gorgeous photography, and helpful instructions (including some video links). The emphasis on quick, everyday meals alongside special occasion dishes makes this book versatile for most cooks. If you've visited the Kitchen, you know that their vegetables are a standout. Highly recommend those recipes.

Overall the book is designed to make cooking accessible and enjoyable, urging you to share your creations with your family and community.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful photography, delicious + practical recipes, and inspired storytelling
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
Kimbal Musk's book is not just a recipe collection; it's an inspiration to bring people together through food. It extends the warm, communal spirit of his restaurant, The Kitchen, into your home.

The book features 100+ recipes, with gorgeous photography, and helpful instructions (including some video links). The emphasis on quick, everyday meals alongside special occasion dishes makes this book versatile for most cooks. If you've visited the Kitchen, you know that their vegetables are a standout. Highly recommend those recipes.

Overall the book is designed to make cooking accessible and enjoyable, urging you to share your creations with your family and community.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024
I like using a couple of inspirations in my cooking from this book while only 20-30 pages read, adds potent flavor when torn from book and added to dish. The paper can be cut into strips of noodles, used as a wrap, thickener, salad leaflets , also just as it is after a page flip.
The message of fresh ingredients is of high value to health and am thankfully righted onto path of wellness of sustenance.
Excited for the following creations I have yet to personally discover to further experience in quality cooking ideas.
Love the jovial photos.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Diet and healthy eating habits with natural ingredients
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024
I like using a couple of inspirations in my cooking from this book while only 20-30 pages read, adds potent flavor when torn from book and added to dish. The paper can be cut into strips of noodles, used as a wrap, thickener, salad leaflets , also just as it is after a page flip.
The message of fresh ingredients is of high value to health and am thankfully righted onto path of wellness of sustenance.
Excited for the following creations I have yet to personally discover to further experience in quality cooking ideas.
Love the jovial photos.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024
I have been a foodie my entire life and nourishment has always been a center of my medical practice. I grew up on a farm, raised a lot of food, and I read cookbooks for fun. Yes, I love food and the depth of connection it has with the land and the people who farm the land.

In "The Kitchen Cookbook" I found a connection to Kimbal as well as his passion for food, eating, the land and all the love that comes from the Kitchen. To feed people is a sacred act - and this cookbook has that feel. The feel that his expression of being human- of growing, harvesting, preparing, serving, and eating - is sacred in all of it's domains.

The recipes I tested were yummy - a bit more complex than I usually construct - but the complexity paid off. Thanks for a yummy gift to my palate and mind.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
Like most cooks,I have an extensive cookbook library. I am happy to include this book because the recipes are new, they are fresh and seem to compliment dishes from a variety of ethnicities.
I look forward to visiting one of the restaurants already familiar with their offerings prepared by welcoming professionals.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
I only own two cookbooks. The first was Anthony Bourdain's Appetites: A Cookbook (2016). Now, Kimbal's perfectly executed hardcover completes the set. Delectable meals, sumptuous photos and -- perhaps most importantly -- a heart-felt invitation to cook together, in community.

Shared meals are what brought humanity together in our archaic past; spawned the Agricultural Revolution; birthed civilizations; incubated religions. The Kitchen Cookbook reminds us that the art and science of cooking begins and ends ... with us. So my daughters and I just flipped straight to the "Bakes & Sweets" (of course). They didn't know we could make donuts! Heck, I didn't know we could make donuts. But we're off to the super for all the ingredients: "Savory Crullers with Whipped Almond Butter". Thank you, Kimbal, Hugo and The Kitchen team!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't be afraid, get excited, and cook with Love!
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
I only own two cookbooks. The first was Anthony Bourdain's Appetites: A Cookbook (2016). Now, Kimbal's perfectly executed hardcover completes the set. Delectable meals, sumptuous photos and -- perhaps most importantly -- a heart-felt invitation to cook together, in community.

Shared meals are what brought humanity together in our archaic past; spawned the Agricultural Revolution; birthed civilizations; incubated religions. The Kitchen Cookbook reminds us that the art and science of cooking begins and ends ... with us. So my daughters and I just flipped straight to the "Bakes & Sweets" (of course). They didn't know we could make donuts! Heck, I didn't know we could make donuts. But we're off to the super for all the ingredients: "Savory Crullers with Whipped Almond Butter". Thank you, Kimbal, Hugo and The Kitchen team!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
The guy is Elon Musk’s brother. He’s very wealthy so only cooks for the love of cooking food, this book reflects his love of food. The book is a joy to read. No pretensions, just a guy who wants to cook great meals for his loved ones.
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024
Great stories about The Kitchen restaurant and the people who work there. Beautiful coffee-table book with color photos throughout. Kimbal has a companion YouTube site he was just launching when the book was released of him cooking the recipes. Roast chicken is still my favorite.
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
[Photo credits- his smile, his Naan Tomato Tartine and the rest are from my kitchen collection ]

It’s Kimbal’s style that draws you in. All your senses are engaged with this book. His writing, sense of gratitude, and openness in sharing stories and Kitchen “secrets” like the Szechuan chili crisp makes the reader/cook feel (I know this is cliche) like he’s a friend.

You’ll love how he met his co-founder, Hugo.

Having lived in Maine, I would have been much more likely to eat Lobster Rolls (p. 148) had they been Kimbalized (my word, you can use it).

Why go to France when the most perfect sounding Cassoulet’s (p. 191) been painstakingly divided into 4 separate sections of preparation & cooking, making following each step more manageable. Although I know where to buy beautiful duck legs, I must track down the juniper berries(can I use them from our shrubs?) as well as star anise pods. Thank you for adding just a hint of red pepper flakes.

And for a gal who seldom indulges in a dessert, I am ALL IN to make the Chèvre Cheesecake with Marconi Almond Crust (p.269)…it’s practically health food.

I shan’t give any more away. Buy the book. It’s a good read even if you don’t cook but dream of delicious food.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Kitchen is now part of my kitchen
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2024
[Photo credits- his smile, his Naan Tomato Tartine and the rest are from my kitchen collection ]

It’s Kimbal’s style that draws you in. All your senses are engaged with this book. His writing, sense of gratitude, and openness in sharing stories and Kitchen “secrets” like the Szechuan chili crisp makes the reader/cook feel (I know this is cliche) like he’s a friend.

You’ll love how he met his co-founder, Hugo.

Having lived in Maine, I would have been much more likely to eat Lobster Rolls (p. 148) had they been Kimbalized (my word, you can use it).

Why go to France when the most perfect sounding Cassoulet’s (p. 191) been painstakingly divided into 4 separate sections of preparation & cooking, making following each step more manageable. Although I know where to buy beautiful duck legs, I must track down the juniper berries(can I use them from our shrubs?) as well as star anise pods. Thank you for adding just a hint of red pepper flakes.

And for a gal who seldom indulges in a dessert, I am ALL IN to make the Chèvre Cheesecake with Marconi Almond Crust (p.269)…it’s practically health food.

I shan’t give any more away. Buy the book. It’s a good read even if you don’t cook but dream of delicious food.
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ESW
5.0 out of 5 stars For Those of Us Looking to Make Great Food at Home
Reviewed in Canada on March 18, 2024
This book is actually really, really good - it feels like it's been born from that hobby many of us have, of going out to eat, having a great meal, and then trying to recreate those same flavors at home?

What makes this book so good perhaps, is that it feels like Kimbal has maybe had the chance to fly all over the world and taste all the best foods the world has to offer - maybe a chance to live and learn vicariously through him some of the tips he's picked up along the way?

Quite a few tips for how to do things that I haven't seen before, like the sample I attached that adds a touch of sugar to a Greek salad to enhance sweetness. There's also the idea to deep fry carrots for extra caramelization. And he also talks about some of the interesting spices he's come across that he really liked.

Feels like this book may get positives and negatives based on Elon, lol - which is why i took the time to make a post about the contents. This book is pretty different from anything else I've come across online - great attention to detail, and a touch of science ... I like it a lot!
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5.0 out of 5 stars For Those of Us Looking to Make Great Food at Home
Reviewed in Canada on March 18, 2024
This book is actually really, really good - it feels like it's been born from that hobby many of us have, of going out to eat, having a great meal, and then trying to recreate those same flavors at home?

What makes this book so good perhaps, is that it feels like Kimbal has maybe had the chance to fly all over the world and taste all the best foods the world has to offer - maybe a chance to live and learn vicariously through him some of the tips he's picked up along the way?

Quite a few tips for how to do things that I haven't seen before, like the sample I attached that adds a touch of sugar to a Greek salad to enhance sweetness. There's also the idea to deep fry carrots for extra caramelization. And he also talks about some of the interesting spices he's come across that he really liked.

Feels like this book may get positives and negatives based on Elon, lol - which is why i took the time to make a post about the contents. This book is pretty different from anything else I've come across online - great attention to detail, and a touch of science ... I like it a lot!
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Chrysanthi P.
5.0 out of 5 stars Un goloso racconto di esperienze
Reviewed in Italy on May 16, 2024
Bellissimo libro, ottima presentazione, contenuti coinvolgenti e personali, golosissime ricette! Più di un libro gourmet. Un coinvolgente racconto culinario, per soddisfare i palati più esigenti, con un tocco di eleganza ma anche spontaneità, semplicità e personalità.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Un goloso racconto di esperienze
Reviewed in Italy on May 16, 2024
Bellissimo libro, ottima presentazione, contenuti coinvolgenti e personali, golosissime ricette! Più di un libro gourmet. Un coinvolgente racconto culinario, per soddisfare i palati più esigenti, con un tocco di eleganza ma anche spontaneità, semplicità e personalità.
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