From the acclaimed chef Ashley Christensen comes a bold and revelatory reinvention of Southern food, as told through the recipes and stories from her iconic and beloved restaurant, Poole’s Diner. Ashley Christensen is the new face of Southern cooking, and her debut cookbook, Poole’s, honors the traditions of this celebrated cuisine, while introducing a new vernacular—elevated simple side dishes spiked with complex …
The Heaven on Seven Cookbook: Where It’s Mardi Gras All the Time!
When Jimmy Bannos started experimenting with Louisiana cooking, he transformed his Chicago coffee shop into the best darn Cajun restaurant north of the Mason-Dixon Line. Here, he shares the down-home dishes that made his restaurant a success, including Steak Po’ Boy with Grilled Green Peppers and Onions, Coconut-Crusted Shrimp, and Sweet Potato Pie. A colorful and joyous collection …
A beautifully photographed cookbook of sugary sweet soul food desserts, influenced by the women in author Patty Pinner’s family.Growing up in a large African-American family in a small town in Michigan, Patty Pinner spent her childhood helping the women of the house-the Queens of Soul Food-whip up the sweet treats that crowned family dinners, neighborhood gatherings, and church …
Welcome to Ethan Stowell’s New Italian Kitchen–not so much a place as a philosophy. Here food isn’t formal or fussy, just focused, with recipes that honor Italian tradition while celebrating the best ingredients the Pacific Northwest has to offer. We’re talking about a generous bowl of steaming handmade pasta–served with two forks for you and a friend. Or …
The Paley’s Place Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from the Pacific Northwest
Nestled in a converted Victorian in Portland’s trendy Northwest District, Paley’s Place Bistro and Bar has been serving Vitaly Paley’s creative, beautifully executed cooking for over a decade. Co-owner Kimberly Paley’s joyous hospitality has helped make their restaurant into a West Coast destination. Both Paleys’ unquenchable ardor for local, luscious, sustainably produced food and drink means the Paley’s …
For close to 100 years, Seattle’¬?s Pike Place Public Market has been a favorite destination for food-loving locals and tourists alike. Packed with stalls offering the best quality and selection of fish found on the West Coast, restaurants serving up Pacific Northwest cuisine, and culinary shops of every persuasion, the market is a fish-lover’¬?s paradise. In this colorful …
The Amish Cook: Recollections and Recipes from an Old Order Amish Family
Ten years ago, aspiring newspaper editor Kevin Williams convinced Elizabeth Coblentz, an Old Order Amish wife and mother, to write a weekly cooking column called ‚ÄúThe Amish Cook.‚Äù Each week Elizabeth shares a family recipe and discusses daily life on her Indiana farm, spent with her husband, Ben, and their eight children and 32 grandchildren. THE AMISH COOK, …
Mrs. Rowe’s Restaurant Cookbook: A Lifetime of Recipes from the Shenandoah Valley
A collection of beloved comfort food recipes from the legendary Shenandoah Valley restaurant, Mrs. Rowe’s.In 1947, single mother Mildred Rowe started a small restaurant in the foothills of Appalachia. Today, her restaurant serves half a million locals and visitors a year, making it the most popular reason to stop over in Staunton, Virginia. MRS. ROWE’S RESTAURANT COOKBOOK tells the …
A feast for the eyes as well as the palate, this is the ultimate presentation of the exquisite flavors of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim. Boldly reinventing Hawaiian cuisine, award-winning chef Roy Yamaguchi emphasizes exotic seafood and fresh island ingredients, while borrowing techniques and flavors from European and Asian cooking. With favorites like Ahi Tartare with Crispy Polenta …
The Hog Island Oyster Lover’s Cookbook: A Guide to Choosing and Savoring Oysters, with 40 Recipes
Seductive but standoffish, oysters ask that you get to know them a little before you can really enjoy them. How do you choose from among the dozens of varieties? How do you handle, shuck, and store them? Are they better cooked or raw? And are they really an aphrodisiac? Full of alluring recipes from topflight chefs, plus tasting …