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Hailee Catalano is the kind of cook that you want to watch like ASMR. Her relaxed movements while she prepares a bowl of clams or chops a pile of garlic would make anyone feel zen, like they can tackle a chef-esque spread without the anxiety a new dish might conjure. And in her new (and first) cookbook, By Heart: Recipes to Hold Near and Dear, she brings the same energy to writing recipes, noting that there is a “certain calmness in feeling confident in the kitchen that comes with understanding basic techniques.”
The book draws on Catalano’s cooking journey, from learning how to make stuffed artichokes alongside her Italian-American grandmother to working at restaurants like Chicago’s acclaimed Cellar Door Provisions and Talde in Jersey City. Since rocketing to social media stardom during the pandemic—currently, she has 2.4 million followers across TikTok and Instagram—Catalano has parked at the Jersey Shore, often heading to the beach for snacky dinners with her partner Chuck and their dog Gus. Ahead, she shares her favorite bowls of the moment for regular munching on the crunchy and crispy, whether that’s the three snack mixes in her book (hello, Maple Cheddar Snack Mix) or your own favorite.
The Perfect-Sized One
I love this cute little snack bowl for personal everyday snacking. It’s perfect to hold just the right amount of any fun crunchy snack you’d like like my Porcini Herb Snacking Peanuts, or my Maple Cheddar Snack Mix. Curl up on the couch with something fun to eat in this adorable bowl and binge your favorite show!
The Stripes-on-Stripes One
I adore stripes. Horizontal, vertical, I love them all. This snacking bowl has beautiful thick orange stripes that are vibrant and bright, perfect for showcasing any fun nosh you’re craving.
The Petite $10 One
I think everyone should have a dedicated olive bowl and this bowl is dainty and darling; everything an olive bowl should be. My Marinated Havarti and Green Olives is a lovely recipe to fill up this gorgeous bowl!
The Bright Nesting Ones
My cookbook cover reveals it’s no secret that I love bold colors and a bit of maximalism. This set of nesting bowls are filled with bold colors and a lot of personality. I love that you can get a bunch of different size snack bowls all in one set and every color combo is just as beautiful as the next.
The Fruit Forward One
Fruit is always a go-to snack for me, especially berries, and this bowl is pretty genius. It’s perforated, so washed berries and fruit can have some room to breathe and hang out. No more berries sitting in a pool of water at the bottom of a bowl! It’s also just very chic to have a bowl just for your washed berries. I love that.
The Ultra-Versatile One
The straight sides of these bowls make them super sleek looking while seemingly endless colorful design options make them really fun as well. I picture stacks of crackers like my Chicken Salt Crackers piled high in here, but really these are great for anything from a dip to a fun popcorn. There is so much endless snacking to be had in these cuties!
By Heart: Recipes to Hold Near and Dear by Hailee Catalano
