Spinasse : An American Love Letter to Piemonte Cuisine
Stuart Lane, James O. Fraioli, Charity Burggraaf
Veg Everything : Recipes for Weeknights, Parties, and the Bites in Between
Tanya Sichynsky, New York Times Cooking
Staff Picks
Madaq : Simple and Delicious Everyday Recipes with the Flavors of Morocco
Nargisse Benkabbou
Moroccan cuisine is such a delicious mix of food traditions - Arabic, North African, French, and Mediterranean - and you probably have everything you need in your pantry to get started. Nargisse's recipes are cleverly developed for home cooks - tagine recipes are adapted for Dutch ovens and sheet pans! Try: Chicken with Spiced Grapes, Chickpeas + Thyme
La Copine : New California Cooking from an Oasis in the Desert
Claire Wadsworth, Nikki Hill, Ben Mims
In March 2020, I sat on the patio at La Copine in Joshua Tree and had what would turn out to be my last dining experience for quite some time! The fresh, punchy salad (p. 107) and loaded lavash (p. 133) shared with friends became a treasured memory of "the before times", and this cookbook is a beautiful expression of Claire & Nikki's vegetable laden, ultra satisfying California style. Tons of GF, vegetarian and vegan options, but fab meat dishes too.
Scandinavian Everyday : Vibrant, Simple Meals from Northern Europe
Nichole Accettola
Easy, delicious, everyday recipes from the author of "Scandinavian from Scratch" and owner of Kantine Cafe in SF. Very veg- and legume-forward, with recipes that are naturally healthy without being restrictive. There is so much crossover in ingredients (and culture!) between Scandinavia & the PNW - salmon, mushrooms, root veg, etc. - you probably already have most of what you need in your fridge and pantry. Great recipes for all seasons (salads and lighter fare for the summer, stews and braises for the winter), and a few sweet & savory bakes.
Cake From Lucie : Recipes and Techniques from the French Countryside to New York City
Lucie Franc de Ferriere
A delightful book from the quaint NYC cake shop From Lucie. More than just cake, a range of treats depending on the occasion with a European aesthetic. Floral heavy in flavor, it also teaches simple cake assembly and decoration.
Eating at Home : The Nourishing Practice of Everyday Cooking
Trinity Mouzon Wofford, with Rebecca Firkser
Trinity is a super-smart recipe writer who wants to help you cook delicious food while making your money go farther. Set yourself up for ease and success with what she calls "component cooking" (whole poached chicken, $0 scrap stock), one-pot wonders like Broccoli-Walnut Pasta and lovely lunches (Sesame Soba, Japanese Potato Salad). Shoutout to the "Chunky Salads" section.
Obsessed with the Best : 100+ Methodically Perfected Recipes Based on 20+ Head-to-Head Tests
Ella Quittner
The photos and styling alone were enought to sell me on this book, but it's so much more - it has a range of solid recipes from classic to quirky that help you understand techniques of cooking your food to bring out the best textures & flavor in a playful but detailed way!
Morning Baker : Recipes and Rituals for Breakfast and Beyond
Roxana Jullapat, Ari Smolin
Dive into whole grain baking with the founder of acclaimed LA bakery Friends & Family and author of IACP- and James Beard-nominated "Mother Grains". Whole grains (think buckwheat, rye, hard red wheat) and depths of flavor and texture not possible with standard a.p. flour, and Roxana expertly uses them in your favorite breakfast bakes. Try: berry Oat Muffins, Cheddar & Jalapeno Cornmeal Scones, Rhuberry Roly Poly.
Lido : Recipes and Stories from Italy's Beach Clubs
Melissa Pellegrino, Matthew Scialabba
Part travelogue with stunning photos and info on some of Italy's iconic beach clubs, part cookbook full of recipes inspired by the beach clubs. La dolce vita!
Simply Donabe : Japanese One-Pot Recipes
Naoko Takei Moore
Discover the simplicity, joy, and ease of Japanese one pot cooking! Naoko's recipes work in a donabe or any lidded pot/skillet, and they are so enjoyable and comforting to cook, layering ingredients and flavour so simply and cleverly. From soups and stews to noodle dishes and dumplings, plus staples like making dashi. Try: Lentil Daikon Miso Soup
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