Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian Invites America to Fall Back in Love with Food in Forthcoming Book Original Food: Recapturing the Joy of Eating
World-Renowned Chef, Restaurateur, Author, and Emmy-Nominated TV Host Delivers a Practical Guide to Whole-Ingredient Living as the Antidote to America's Ultra-Processed Food Culture
Geoffrey Zakarian, Iron Chef, Emmy-nominated television host, and globally renowned chef and restaurateur, will publish his new book Original Food: Recapturing the Joy of Eating with Wiley on October 27, 2026.
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Geoffrey Zakarian
Drawing on decades of experience leading acclaimed restaurants including Town, Country, and The Lambs Club, Zakarian challenges the convenience-driven, processed food culture that has dominated American eating since the 1970s. In Original Food, he presents a research-based approach to nourishing the body by returning to what he calls "original food"—whole, local, and minimally processed ingredients consumed as close to their natural state as possible.
Equal parts culinary storytelling and practical guide, the book weaves more than 20 new recipes together with Zakarian's best tips, techniques, and strategies for transforming the way readers shop, cook, and eat. He demonstrates that healthy eating requires no sacrifice, showing how even burgers and fries belong on the plate when made with grass-fed beef and quality oils.
Key topics covered in Original Food include:
- Selecting whole, local ingredients and preparing them close to their natural state for maximum nutrition
- Step-by-step meal planning strategies that make healthy cooking accessible for busy families
- Chef-tested cooking techniques from Michelin-starred kitchens adapted for home cooks at every skill level
- Research-based insights connecting food choices to chronic illness prevention and longevity, without restrictive dieting
- A practical framework for understanding how quality ingredients become the foundation for vibrant health and sustained daily energy
"For decades we've been told that convenience is the answer to cooking, but convenience has also distanced us from the ingredients that truly nourish us," said Zakarian. "This book is about rediscovering the joy of real food—ingredients that come from the land and sea, prepared with intention and respect. When we cook with whole foods, we don't just eat better—we support our long-term health, increase our daily energy, and reconnect with the flavors and traditions that make food meaningful."
Perfect for home cooks seeking credible guidance from a trusted culinary authority, Original Food offers a practical roadmap for families ready to reject ultra-processed foods and embrace whole ingredients as the foundation for an active, positive lifestyle. The book arrives at a pivotal cultural moment, as growing awareness of the links between diet and chronic illness and heightened interest in longevity and preventive health have consumers looking for lasting dietary change—not the latest fad.
For more information and links to preorder, visit https://www.geoffreyzakarian.com/shop/original-food and follow Geoffrey on social media at Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook (@geoffreyzakarian), YouTube (@zakariankitchen), and X (@gzchef).
About Chef Geoffrey Zakarian
Geoffrey Zakarian is recognized by culinary industry insiders as a superstar chef in the restaurant world, and by food enthusiasts as an Iron Chef, author, fashion icon, and trusted television presence. Highlights from his Food Network television career include Emmy-nominated The Kitchen, Chopped, Iron Chef America, and Big Restaurant Bet. Zakarian has combined his love for hospitality and technical chef expertise to create his own line of gourmet foods and innovative cookware developed to elevate the experience of home cooks everywhere. A committed advocate in the fight against hunger, he has served for 15 years as Chair of the Food Council for City Harvest, helping rescue and distribute fresh food to communities in need across New York City.
About Wiley
Wiley (NYSE:WLY) is a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning. With more than 200 years at the center of the scholarly ecosystem, Wiley combines trusted publishing heritage with AI-powered platforms to transform how knowledge is discovered, accessed, and applied. From individual researchers and students to Fortune 500 R&D teams, Wiley enables the transformation of scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact. From knowledge to impact—Wiley is redefining what's possible in science and learning. Visit us at Wiley.com and Investors.Wiley.com. Follow us on Facebook, X, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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