ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2024: Esquire Amazing, big-flavor recipes for food-obsessed people from one of social media’s most beloved and popular personalities Henry Laporte a.k.a. @Salt_Hank. Salt Hank’s love for food began when he first tasted salami on Christmas Day at six years old, and it changed the trajectory of his life.

Hank, also known as Henry Laporte, now makes big-personality videos about the most flavor-packed food imaginable for millions of die-hard fans. His TikTok and Instagram videos may not have a lot of talking (except to capture Hank’s gasps of joy when he tastes the final dish), but they do have many mouthwatering close-ups of dripping sauce, juicy meats, crispy bread, and whatever else is sure to stir the heart of viewers and leave them craving more. Salt Hank is his first cookbook that includes an entire chapter of fried food; main courses like Bang Bang Shrimp Tacos or Duck Breast with Potato Chips and Pan Sauce; a chapter dedicated to sauces and dips because Salt Hank wouldn’t be Salt Hank without decadent sauces; plenty of recipes for pickles; and of course, sandwiches…a lot of sandwiches.

Including viral favorites like his Lamb Burger, Steak Frites Sandwich, Vodka Parmesan, and Pesto Chicken this book also includes brand-new recipes. If the incredibly delicious recipes and Hank’s (sometimes irreverent) sense of humor aren’t enticing enough, the brilliant photography will make just about anyone drool. Hank also offers insider advice on how you can create awesome food photography and videos.

This book is perfect for fans but it is also for anyone who loves great-tasting food.

In Salt Hank: A Five Napkin Situation, culinary genius meets vibrant storytelling, creating an irresistible blend of flavors and fun. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, this cookbook offers something extraordinary. With a dash of humor and a sprinkle of salt, author Hank invites readers on a culinary adventure that transforms meals into memorable occasions.

Packed with innovative recipes, each page inspires creativity and ignites a passion for cooking that transcends the ordinary constraints of a kitchen.

Explore unique adventurous recipes that turn ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences. Infuse your cooking with Salt Hank's signature humor and storytelling style. Transform your culinary skills with approachable techniques and vibrant flavors.

Salt Hank: A Five Napkin Situation is not just a cookbook; it's a culinary journey that encourages bold experimentation and creativity in the kitchen. With each recipe from comforting classics to bold adventurous dishes Salt Hank invites home cooks to step out of their comfort zones. The book is an illustration of how flavor and fun can go hand in hand delighting both the cook and those gathered around the table.

Readers are guided through a landscape of delicious possibilities that promise to make each meal a five-napkin affair. It captures the imagination helping them transform everyday ingredients into spectacular dishes. Salt Hank's engaging storytelling gives life to the book offering an exciting narrative alongside each recipe.

Throughout the pages every dish is an opportunity to delight in spontaneity allowing readers to embrace imperfections and savor the joy of the cooking process. This cookbook embodies the spirit that cooking should be an enjoyable adventure. Reminiscent of joyful gatherings and delicious indulgences Salt Hank: A Five Napkin Situation inspires a unique blend of culinary arts combined with a vibrant personality.

Perfectly merging flavor education with entertainment it offers a refreshing take on home cooking that reminds us of the joy derived from food.

Salt Hank: A Five Napkin Situation combines storytelling with cooking creating a unique culinary narrative that brings recipes alive It empowers home cooks to experiment boldly presenting approachable techniques enhanced by Hank's engaging humor and signature style In every recipe the cookbook celebrates imperfections transforming them into delightful culinary achievements filled with vibrant flavors.