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What to eat now : the indispensable guide to good food, how to find it, and why it matters
Nestle, Marion
Paper Book
NOMINATED FOR A JAMES BEARD AWARD A thoroughly revised classic, What to Eat Now is a field guide to food shopping in America, and a treatise on how to eat well and deliciously. What to Eat Now is a clear-eyed, no-nonsense guide to the most important...
Padma's All American: Tales, Travels, and Recipes from Taste the Nation and Beyond: A Cookbook
Lakshmi, Padma
Paper Book
ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025: The Washington Post, Boston Globe, Taste of Home "[Lakshmi] is the perfect person to help us understand how immigrants are changing the way Americans eat . . . . A spicy blend. . . . Delicious." - The Wall Street Journal<...
Good things : recipes and rituals to share with people you love
Nosrat, Samin
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the author of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat--and one of America's most beloved chefs and teachers--125 meticulously tested, flavor-forward, soul-nourishing recipes that bring joy and a sense of communion A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: THE...
Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America
Sherman, Sean
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER . Uncover the stories behind the foods that have linked the natural environments, traditions, and histories of Indigenous peoples across North America for millennia through more than 100 ancestral and modern recipes from three-time James Beard Award-winning Oglala Lakota chef...
Something from nothing
Roman, Alison
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * Something from Nothing is Alison Roman's latest book featuring over 100 deceptively simple, casually stylish, impossibly delicious recipes that make the most of your pantry. A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: NPR, THE ECONOMIST, LIT...
The Korean vegan : homemade : recipes and stories from my kitchen
Lee Molinaro, Joanne
Paper Book
Joanne Molinaro is everyone's favourite storytelling vegan cook. On her platform, The Korean Vegan, she's known for her personal narrative voiceovers, which accompany mouthwatering videos of her making everything from Kimchi to Korean-inspired pasta dishes. Whether it's a reflection on her...
Setting a place for us : recipes and stories of displacement, resilience, and community from eight countries impacted by war
Hassan, Hawa
Paper Book
An enthralling, intimate collection of essays and over 75 recipes exploring the history of eight countries to understand the impact of geopolitical conflict and its outcomes on cuisine and food system, from Somali refugee and James Beard Award-winning author of In Bibi's Kitchen. ...
The Lao Kitchen: Lao Flavors and Stories Told Through Family Recipes
Douangdara, Saeng
Paper Book
Explore Lao food through 95 approachable, flavor-packed recipes from the popular food content creator behind Saeng's Kitchen. "Saeng Douangdara brings Laos to the table with recipes that are bold, soulful, and alive with memory. This book belongs on every shelf where flavor, family,...

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