Southern Roots
For nearly fifty years, Mama Dip's Kitchen wasn't just one of Chapel Hill, North Carolina's most beloved restaurants--it was an institution. In 1976, with just $64 and a lifetime of kitchen wisdom, Mildred "Mama Dip" Council opened the doors to a gathering place that fed the soul as much as the stomach. Her youngest daughter, Anita Spring Council, honed her skills as a chef within its walls, learning the secrets of the Southern kitchen at her mother's side. Now, the inheritor of this incredible legacy steps forward to share her family's story. In her tenderhearted debut cookbook, Southern Roots, Spring offers more than 100 dishes grounded in the oral recipe-sharing tradition. It's a collection filled with treasured family secrets and vignettes from her experience coming of age as a Black girl in the Jim Crow South, all brought to life with a thoughtful, modern approach to the classics. The recipes invite you to create a vibrant Southern table, from mouthwatering starters like PIMENTO CHEESE BISCUITS to showstopping main courses like FRIED GREEN TOMATO PARMESAN and SMOTHERED FRIED CHICKEN WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE. You'll find these updated classics alongside sweets like the decadent GOAT CHEESE POUND CAKE that will wow even the most demanding guests. Beyond the recipes and stunning, colorful photography, Southern Roots is a powerful tribute to a large, loving, and hardworking entrepreneurial family who left an indelible mark on Southern culinary history. Warm, accessible, and bursting with flavor, this rich cookbook introduces a powerful new voice in Southern food and inspires home cooks everywhere to celebrate the enduring joy of a shared meal.
American Cookery
American Cookery: The First Cookbook Born from the Spirit and Flavors of AmericaAmelia Simmons was an American cook and author credited with writing American Cookery (1796), the first known cookbook authored by an American and published in the United States. Little is known about Simmons's personal life, but she describes herself in the preface as an "orphan" and aims her work specifically at the domestic needs of American households. Her groundbreaking book reflects the practical realities, ingredients, and tastes of the new republic, marking a significant cultural departure from European culinary traditions. Simmons's contribution to American domestic life has been widely recognized as foundational to the development of a distinct national cuisine.American Cookery is a landmark in culinary history, offering recipes that make pioneering use of indigenous ingredients such as cornmeal, squash, and turkey. Blending English culinary roots with uniquely American innovations, Simmons's straightforward and practical instructions captured the spirit of everyday cooking in post-Revolutionary America. Beyond its recipes, the book provides valuable insight into early American food practices, household management, and social values. Enduring in its influence and historical importance, American Cookery remains a treasured artifact for culinary historians and anyone interested in the origins of American food culture.
The Carmel-Kawachinagano Cookbook
In The Carmel-Kawachinagano Cookbook: Recipes, Restaurants, and Relationships Defining Three Decades of Sister-City History, Carmel resident Ethan McAndrews eats his way through the small-town friendship connecting two cities 6,000 miles apart: Carmel, Indiana and Kawachinagano, Japan. Navigating everything from poisonous fish to 600-pound farm pigs, McAndrews presents a firsthand look at the people, stories, and traditions behind some of the most intriguing aspects of Japanese and American life. The Carmel-Kawachinagano Cookbook is not a 48-hour, neon-soaked highlight reel of mega-cities like Tokyo or New York--Carmel and Kawachinagano are cities rarely mentioned by the media. McAndrews leans into this small-town focus to capture an intimate, often-overlooked portrait of life in Japan and the United States through its foods. With hand-drawn illustrations and easy-to-follow recipes, this powerful, interactive work allows readers to visualize life in another culture...and taste it, too. Kawachinagano-based artist Takeo Tsunamoto captures the essence of both cities in his illustrations, crafting over 40 original Japanese-style drawings throughout the book. Additionally, with over 28 recipes from both towns, The Carmel-Kawachinagano Kitchen provides the opportunity for culinary discovery long after readers turn the final page. From Carmel's Pork Tenderloin Sandwich to Kawachinagano's octopus-filled Takoyaki, The Carmel-Kawachinagano Kitchen is full of tasty travel stories, appetizing illustrations, and mouth-watering recipes. It's a read your taste buds will enjoy just as much as your eyes!
My Creole-Cali Kitchen
Elevate your home cooking with more than 100 recipes that feature the vibrant fusion of Creole flavors and California freshness from renowned personal chef, Ryan Rondeno.Chef Ryan Rondeno, who has dazzled the palates of celebrities with his innovative and mouthwatering creations, seamlessly blends the vibrant flavors of Creole cuisine with the fresh ethos of California cooking in My Creole-Cali Kitchen. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to be both intriguing, flavorful, and accessible, allowing home cooks to recreate elevated dishes that burst with flavor and creativity. With dishes like tempura squash blossoms, crawfish enchiladas, and duck confit with whipped ricotta and pickled peaches, Rondeno brings his signature style to every page, ensuring that each dish is not only delicious but also visually stunning. And for those with a sweet tooth, there are celebration-worthy desserts like brown butter banana bread with pistachio praline and buttermilk ice cream, and--of course--beignets.Rondeno, who has cooked for A-list stars, shares his culinary secrets and expert tips, making even the most sophisticated recipes easy to follow. The cookbook features step-by-step instructions, beautiful photographs, and clever twists on Southern favorites. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner looking to impress your guests, My Creole-Cali Kitchen offers a treasure trove of recipes that are sure to level-up your cooking game while remaining approachable and fun. Indulge in the best of both worlds with this delightful fusion that promises to bring excitement and flair to your kitchen.
