Cook Beautiful

The debut cookbook from Athena Calderone, creator of EyeSwoon, featuring 100 seasonal recipes that are as visually stunning as they are delicious.

In Cook Beautiful, Athena Calderone shares the secrets behind preparing and presenting unforgettable meals. As the founder of EyeSwoon, a lifestyle platform for food, entertaining, fashion, and interior design, Athena collaborates with top chefs, hosts elegant dinners, and designs breathtaking tablescapes. She emphasizes the importance of balancing visual appeal with incredible flavor. In her debut cookbook, she offers a glimpse into her impeccable yet approachable cooking style, showing readers how to achieve the same elegance in their own kitchens.

The book includes 100 recipes with step-by-step guidance, covering everything from prep to presentation—such as artfully layering a peach and burrata salad or searing the perfect steak. Featured dishes include Grilled Zucchini Flatbread with Ramp-Pistachio Pesto, Charred Eggplant with Zaatar and Yogurt Tahini, Mezzi Rigatoni with Radicchio and Guanciale, Stewed Pork with Squash and Walnut Gremolata, Blood Orange Bundt Cake with Orange Bitters Glaze, and more. Organized by season, each section ends with a nature-inspired tablescape, complete with décor ideas and entertaining tips.

Cook Beautiful blends design with food, culinary tradition with food styling, and transforms home chefs into experts. These luscious dishes are perfect for sharing with friends and family, with advice that will inspire you to create visually stunning—and utterly delicious—culinary masterpieces.