Cookbooks

Can true Southern cuisine—think fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, macaroni and cheese, and fried okra—be transformed into healthier fare without losing the flavors and tastes that make this

“Home cooks will find Arabella Boxer’s food writing to be evocative and the recipes simply irresistible.

“Hummus: A Global History is a must-read for anyone interested in food culture.

“Mark Bittman and Kerri Conan have simplified whole grain baking and made it accessible to the home cook, and by the end of the book, you may find yourself pulling out a beautiful crusty lo

“Besides recipes, Mother Grains: Recipes for the Grain Revolution is full of information about the history, cultural significance, and global relevance of each grain, which makes i

“Students of culinary history will find this a fascinating combination of recipes and historical narrative.

“This book may be titled Sourdough Mania, but it is a true one-stop encyclopedia on sourdough baking, and cooks will find it a valuable addition to their cookbook collection

“Cookbook author Georgia McDermott has transformed her personal despair into deliciousness and beauty.

“An award-winning photographer and food blogger, Michal Korkosz has written a beautiful cookbook with gorgeous photographs that will inspire home cooks.”

“The photographs illustrate the beauty of every bean.”

“Historically, it’s been a ticklish problem for Chinese food writers to put together comprehensive primers of dishes that Westerners can relate to and want to cook. Tan’s . . .

“With mouth-watering recipes and tempting photographs, Peter Kuruvita’s book is a must for anyone who wants to add more vegetables to the dinner table.”