More Than Just Recipes

The Rise

Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food

by Samuelsson, Marcus

Book - 2020

The contributions of Black chefs in America are often ignored. Samuelsson highlights some of the amazing stories and delicious recipes of not just Black chefs, but also Black writers and activists. The contributions of Black chefs in America are often ignored. Samuelsson highlights some of the amazing stories and delicious recipes of not just Black chefs, but also Black writers and activists. Show less

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The Kitchen Without Borders

Recipes and Stories From Refugee and Immigrant Chefs

Book - 2021

In New York City, there's an amazing little restaurant called Eat Offbeat. It offers a revolving menu created by immigrant and refugee chefs from around ...Show more In New York City, there's an amazing little restaurant called Eat Offbeat. It offers a revolving menu created by immigrant and refugee chefs from around the world. Don't worry if you can't make it to New York, now you can hear some of their stories and try some of their recipes right in your home. Show less

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The Kitchen Counter Cooking School

How A Few Simple Lessons Transformed Nine Culinary Novices Into Fearless Home Cooks

by Flinn, Kathleen

Book - 2011

Flinn is a highly trained chef, but she wasn't sure what to do with her knowledge. One day at the supermarket, she noticed all the processed foods in som...Show more Flinn is a highly trained chef, but she wasn't sure what to do with her knowledge. One day at the supermarket, she noticed all the processed foods in someone's cart and realized sharing her knowledge of fresh, healthy, everyday foods could be the guidance so many people need. Show less

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The Cooking Gene

A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South

by Twitty, Michael

Book - 2017

Here's a healthy dose of soul food and kosher cooking mixed with African American history in the South. Here's a healthy dose of soul food and kosher cooking mixed with African American history in the South. Show less

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Kitchen Yarns

Notes on Life, Love, and Food

by Hood, Ann

Book - 2019

Some of us just love food. Ann Hood's Italian-American family sure does and she has some great tales and recipes to illustrate just that. Some of us just love food. Ann Hood's Italian-American family sure does and she has some great tales and recipes to illustrate just that. Show less

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The Best Cook in the World

Tales From My Momma's Table

by Bragg, Rick

Book - 2018

How far back do your family recipes go? Bragg is lucky enough to have recipes and stories that date back to the Civil War. How far back do your family recipes go? Bragg is lucky enough to have recipes and stories that date back to the Civil War. Show less

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Eight Flavors

The Untold Story of American Cuisine

by Lohman, Sarah

Book - 2016

America is a melting pot of cultures from around the world. Our cuisine is definitely a reflection of that diversity. Lohman thinks that out of that mix, eight distinct flavors have had the largest impact on how we eat. America is a melting pot of cultures from around the world. Our cuisine is definitely a reflection of that diversity. Lohman thinks that out of that mix, eight distinct flavors have had the largest impact on how we eat. Show less

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Only in Naples

Lessons in Food and Famiglia From My Italian Mother-in-law

by Wilson, Katherine

Book - 2016

Wilson's internship in Naples was life-altering in many wonderful ways. What's also altered is this book's title. The reprints are called The Mother-In-Law Cure. Don't you wonder what leads to name changes like this? Wilson's internship in Naples was life-altering in many wonderful ways. What's also altered is this book's title. The reprints are called The Mother-In-Law Cure. Don't you wonder what leads to name changes like this? Show less

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Relish

My Life in the Kitchen

by Knisley, Lucy

Graphic Novel - 2013

Lucy grew up with two super chef parents. She reminisces on the joy of cooking and eating in her childhood and beyond. Lucy grew up with two super chef parents. She reminisces on the joy of cooking and eating in her childhood and beyond. Show less

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Mosquito Supper Club

Cajun Recipes From A Disappearing Bayou

by Martin, Melissa (Chef)

Book - 2020

Martin has a real love for the Bayou and also a real concern for the continuous rising of coastal waters. Her book seeks to celebrate stories, recipes, and ingredients special to her beloved region that is being washed away all too quickly. Martin has a real love for the Bayou and also a real concern for the continuous rising of coastal waters. Her book seeks to celebrate stories, recipes, and ingredients special to her beloved region that is being washed away all too quickly. Show less

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Dining in

Highly Cookable Recipes

by Roman, Alison

Book - 2017

Roman is able to take trendy chic recipes and make them accessible to home cooks wanting to step up their game. Roman is able to take trendy chic recipes and make them accessible to home cooks wanting to step up their game. Show less

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Tasting Rome

Fresh Flavors & Forgotten Recipes From An Ancient City

by Parla, Katie

Book - 2016

Italy's flavors are largely unique to their region. Take a guided flavor tour through the various communities. Italy's flavors are largely unique to their region. Take a guided flavor tour through the various communities. Show less

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Outlander Kitchen

The Official Outlander Companion Cookbook

by Carle-Sanders, Theresa

Book - 2016

Are you like the millions of other people who love the Outlander series? If so, connect with Jamie and Claire through timely recipes. If you love these, you're in luck because there is now a second cookbook. Are you like the millions of other people who love the Outlander series? If so, connect with Jamie and Claire through timely recipes. If you love these, you're in luck because there is now a second cookbook. Show less

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My Kitchen Year

136 Recipes That Saved My Life

by Reichl, Ruth

Book - 2015

Gourmet magazine closed abruptly and Ruth was crushed, so she started her healing journey one recipe at a time. Gourmet magazine closed abruptly and Ruth was crushed, so she started her healing journey one recipe at a time. Show less

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