Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches

Matheson may be best known currently for his role as Neil on FX’s The Bear. Still, foodies know the Canadian restaurateur and cooking personality from his previous cookbooks and larger-than-life internet persona. Those familiar with Matheson’s style know his dishes combine his take on comfort food with haute cuisine. The simplicity of soups, salads, and sandwiches is elevated with interesting and fresh ingredients—for example, caramelized maple parsnip soup and roasted shallot salad. Readers will also be surprised to stumble into the dessert sandwiches and find the likes of tempura banana-split sandwich. Decadent photos remind readers that eating these dishes will be worth the cooking and are combined with a glimpse into Matheson’s family, home, and kitchen. Matheson’s narrative reflects his wildly funny personality but is contrasted by how he clearly loves and is influenced by his family. This cookbook will be a hit simply because of Matheson’s celebrity but don’t be fooled, this will continue to fly off the shelves after everyone is watching reruns.