Make It Fancy

“Just like Brandon’s videos, the steps in Make It Fancy are approachable and easy to understand—and also like Brandon’s videos, they lead you to immaculate, showstopping dishes that will leave you stunned and filled with a sense of accomplishment. This is the type of cookbook I wish I could have grown up with.”—Jon Kung, @jonkung, author of Kung Food: Chinese American Recipes from a Third-Culture Kitchen

“In a world of social media chefs and online content, it's rare to find someone who has the cooking skills, knowledge, and, most important, creativity to inspire the next generation of chefs and home cooks. Make It Fancy is a great resource for not only seasoned cooks but also aspiring home cooks.”—Joe Sasto, Food Network personality and author

“Sad Papi is about to make your taste buds happy with this one. Make It Fancy is truly innovative and unveils a treasure trove of new kitchen essentials, empowering home cooks to effortlessly elevate everyday dishes into delicious and fancy—yet achievable—meals.”—Owen Han, creator and author

“Life will never be bland again with Skier’s elevated, inventive, and, above all, flavorful recipes. Your friends will think you’ve secretly graduated from culinary school.”—Tessa Arias, founder of Handletheheat.com

“Yet again, Brandon has managed to surprise me with his simple and accessible approach to complicated and typically intangible methods. His pantry recipes are must-haves to transform every dish into an extraordinary masterpiece. YASSS!”—BenGingi, baker, chef, and author

“This book is for your inner chef, packed with mouthwatering recipes, helpful tips, and a whole lot of culinary magic!”—Tue Nguyen, @twaydabae, chef and co-owner of DiDi, Los Angeles

“I've had the pleasure of enjoying Brandon’s food firsthand, and his years of fine dining experience really show through in his cooking because he makes even the simplest salad taste so special. The level of care he puts into preparing every single ingredient makes the final product so delicious. His cookbook breaks down his best kitchen techniques to help you level up your cooking, no matter how much experience you have.”—Remy Morimoto Park, @veggiekins, author of Sesame, Soy, Spice: 90 Asian-ish Vegan and Gluten-Free Recipes to Reconnect, Root, and Restore

“It's great to see Brandon’s growth from his time with us as a cook at Redbird to his first cookbook. I love that his recipes take a clean, concise, to-the-point approach, while still remaining descriptive and entertaining.”—Neal Fraser, chef and owner of Redbird, Los Angeles

“Instead of yet another cookbook aimed at making basic or quick meals, Skier’s volume takes it up a notch with usual ingredients and combinations to bring the fancy fine-dining experience home.”—Aspasia Luster, Library Journal Life

“For anyone who is looking to level up their cooking game with fancy techniques that they’ve seen in their favorite restaurants, Make It Fancy is a great place to start.”—Eater