The Chef Next Door

“Ms. Freitag encourages home cooks to think like those chefs with easy-to-follow recipes that pair seasonal ingredients with culinary shortcuts.” — Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Amanda Freitag is a master at knocking out fabulous meals in her restaurant kitchen and on the set of Food Network’s Chopped and Iron Chef America . But until recently, she was totally intimidated to cook at home in her tiny apartment kitchen—and she realized that she wasn’t alone! Amanda set out to help other home cooks and c