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Veg-table by Nik Sharma

Nik Sharma, one of my favorite culinary authors (Season, The Flavor Equation), returns with a vegetable-focused collection that is big on flavor. Like his previous books, Veg-table is a visual knockout (he is an incredible photographer) that is packed with both great information and great food. I was hooked from the very first recipe (Golden Za’atar Onion Rings with Buttermilk Caraway Dipping Sauce) and have so many favorite new dishes. Sharma continues to expand my knowledge and my palate in the best possible way.

—S.B. 


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Veg-table: Recipes, Techniques, and Plant Science for Big-Flavored, Vegetable-Focused Meals By Nik Sharma Cover Image
$35.00
ISBN: 9781797216317
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Published: Chronicle Books - October 24th, 2023

Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook by Sohla El-Waylly

Sohla El-Waylly has written a fantastic book for cooks of all levels who want to learn skills and the hows and whys behind them. Equal parts savory and sweet, Start Here covers foundational techniques like seasoning, braising, browning, and caramelizing, and includes terrific recipes, from familiar (Simple Chicken Noodle Soup) to new (Cherry Pumpernickel Pie). I love a million things about this book—El-Waylly’s humor and reassurance, her ability to give context not just instructions, the “What the Hell Happened?” sidenotes—and know you will, too. Go get this book already! 

—S.B.

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Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook: A Cookbook By Sohla El-Waylly, Samin Nosrat (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Sohla El-Waylly, Samin Nosrat (Foreword by)
$45.00
ISBN: 9780593320464
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Published: Knopf - October 31st, 2023

Latinísimo: Home Recipes from the Twenty-One Countries of Latin America by Sandra A. Gutierrez

In this encyclopedic collection of recipes from all over Latin America, we are shown some of the vast array this cuisine has to offer. Broken down into categories that cover essential dishes as well as recipes that are as detailed as they are accessible. From recipes all centered around corn, to meat, to tortilla dishes, to various caldos and salsas, Latinísimo has it all and I can’t wait to cook from it all year long! Spanish version also available. 

—Andrea

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Latinísimo: Home Recipes from the Twenty-One Countries of Latin America: A Cookbook By Sandra A. Gutierrez Cover Image
$40.00
ISBN: 9780525659259
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Published: Knopf - October 3rd, 2023

The Cookie That Changed My Life by Nancy Silverton, with Carolynn Carreño

This is the ultimate tome of classic baking. During the pandemic, award-winning cookbook author and restaurateur Nancy Silverton became obsessed with making the perfect versions of our favorite comfort recipes, including cookies, pies, cakes, and scones. Gathered here, each recipe is clear, concise, and doesn’t require a bunch of rare ingredients! My family devoured the New York Crumb Cake, and the brownies are truly addicting. An excellent reference for bakers of all levels. 

—Ivy

For the Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food by Klancy Miller

For the Culture is a beautiful collection of interviews with Black women in food—chefs, bakers, mixologists, culinary historians—prefaced by short essays about five phenomenal women, including Edna Lewis and Leah Chase, “on whose shoulders we stand.” More than 60 women share insights about their work and the lessons they have learned, and answer questions about how they care for their mental health, what their favorite things are to eat and drink, and so much more. An absolute treasure of inspiration, plus some bonus recipes! 

—S.B.

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For The Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food: Interviews, Inspiration, and Recipes By Klancy Miller Cover Image
$40.00
ISBN: 9780358581277
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Published: Harvest - September 19th, 2023

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