Steamed: A Catharsis Cookbook for Getting Dinner and Your Feelings On the Table

**Steamed: A Catharsis Cookbook - Cook Your Way to Calm!** Feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or just plain furious? Unleash your inner chef and find culinary catharsis with "Steamed: A Catharsis Cookbook for Getting Dinner and Your Feelings On The Table," a uniquely irreverent and utterly delicious approach to cooking. This hardcover cookbook, penned by acclaimed food writers Rachel Levin and Tara Duggan, isn't just about creating fantastic meals; it's about transforming negative emotions into positive culinary creations. Imagine a cookbook that understands those moments when you need to pound something, whisk furiously, or cry over onions. "Steamed" embraces the therapeutic power of cooking, providing fifty full-flavored recipes designed to channel frustration, rage, and everyday anxieties into mouthwatering dishes. Forget passive stress eating; this is about active stress *cooking*. Inside, you'll discover recipes perfectly tailored to match your mood. Feeling utterly defeated? Perhaps "Feeling Sad French Onion Soup" is the answer, a warm, comforting bowl of cheesy goodness to soothe your soul. Overwhelmed by responsibilities? "Tune-It-Out Tinga" offers a spicy, vibrant distraction. Need to unleash some pent-up aggression? "Pounded Chicken Parmesan" is your culinary punching bag, transforming tender chicken breasts into a crispy, comforting classic. And when you just need to *wail*, the "Wailing Wasabi Tuna Bowl" will bring the tears (and delicious flavors). But "Steamed" is more than just a collection of clever recipes. Levin and Duggan weave humor and insight throughout, offering playful sidebars and practical techniques to enhance your cooking experience. Learn how to "Beat It All Out" with whisking exercises or perfect your knife skills to conquer any culinary challenge. This is a cookbook that teaches you how to not only cook well but also how to find genuine release and satisfaction in the kitchen. "Steamed" is a must-have for anyone looking for a creative and constructive way to manage stress, express emotions, and enjoy delicious, comforting food. It's a delightful gift for friends, family, or yourself. This cookbook will transform your kitchen into a sanctuary, a place where you can release, create, and ultimately, find your inner peace, one recipe at a time. Perfect for those who love to cook, those who *need* to cook, and everyone in between. With its beautiful photography and witty writing, "Steamed" offers a refreshing and cathartic escape from the pressures of modern life. Get ready to wield your chef's knife, embrace the onion-induced tears, and discover the joy of culinary release!