List: New Nonfiction Books for September
Sofreh : a contemporary approach to classic Persian cuisine
"Growing up in Isfahan, a province in central Iran, Nasim Alikhani was a passionate cook almost from birth, spending the first decades of her life in the kitchen alongside her mother. And so, when she departed after the revolution--with two suitcases, both filled with Iranian pantry staples--it was by recreating the dishes of her childhood that she was able to feel connected to her home.
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Simply tomato : 100 recipes for enjoying your favorite ingredient all year long
"Americans eat more tomatoes than any vegetable except for the potato. But what do we do with all those tomatoes? Acclaimed chef, cooking teacher, and author Martha Holmberg shares 75 recipes to turn the tomato into glorious dishes. Whether it's a fresh-off-the-vine tomato or a just-picked-from-the-supermarket-shelf tomato,
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National dish : around the world in search of food, history, and the meaning of home
"National Dish peels back the layers of myth, commercialization, and fetishization around the great world cuisines. In so doing, it brings us to a deep appreciation of how the country makes the food, and the food the country"--
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A splash of soy : everyday food from Asia
"Named after the simplicity and usefulness of soy, Lara Lee's new cookbook introduces 80 game-changing recipes that close the gap between classic Asian dishes and quick-to-table family meals. There are recipes that only require a little chopping and a boiled kettle, as well as 15, 30, and 45 minute meals fit for weeknight dinners or no-fuss dinner parties"--
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Eddie Muller's noir bar : cocktails inspired by world of film noir
Eddie Muller--host of TCM's Noir Alley, one of the world's leading authorities on film noir, and cocktail connoisseur--takes film buffs and drinks enthusiasts alike on a spirited tour through the "dark city" of film noir in this stylish book packed with equal parts great cocktail recipes and noir lore.
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The flavor thesaurus : more flavors, plant-led pairings, recipes, and ideas for cooks
This book explores the character and tasting notes of chickpea, fennel, pomegranate, kale, lentil, miso, mustard, rye, pine nut, pistachio, poppy seed, sesame, turmeric, and wild rice-as well as favorites like almond, avocado, garlic, lemon, and parsley from the original-then expertly teaches readers how to pair them with ingredients that complement. With her celebrated blend of science, history, expertise, anecdotes, and signature sense of humor, Niki Segnit's More Flavors is a modern classic of food writing, and a brilliantly useful, engaging reference book for every cook's kitchen.
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100 morning treats : with muffins, rolls, biscuits, sweet and savory breakfast breads, and more
"From the beloved author of 100 Cookies, this baking book featuring 100 breakfast treats: muffins, scones, quick breads, savories, and pastries. For bakers of every stripe, breakfast lovers, or those who like a treat with their tea, 100 Morning Treats is the go-to sourcebook for 100 sweet and savory morning-themed recipes"--
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Y'all eat yet? : welcome to the pretty b*tchin' kitchen
If you're going to have a Bitchin Kitchen, you're going to need a few things--plenty of room, plenty of good food for sharing, high spirits (in both senses) and all the friends and family you can fit. For Miranda Lambert, a good time means sharing a great meal with the women who helped raise her back in Texas-
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Ever-green Vietnamese : super-fresh recipes, starring plants from land and sea
"Plant-based cooking meets the dynamic flavors of Vietnamese cuisine in these 125+ recipes and variations--from the James Beard Award-winning author of Vietnamese Food Every Day. Although many people think of Vietnamese cooking as beefy pho and meat-filled sandwiches,
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Tasting history : explore the past through 4,000 years of recipes
"What began as a passion project when Max Miller was furloughed during Covid-19 has become a viral YouTube sensation. The Tasting History with Max Miller channel has thrilled food enthusiasts and history buffs alike as Miller recreates a dish from the past, often using historical recipes from vintage texts, but updated for modern kitchens as he tells stories behind the cuisine and culture.
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The Look and Cook Air Fryer Bible : 125 Everyday Recipes With 700+ Photos to Help Get It Right Every Time
The Look and Cook Air Fryer Bible : 125 Everyday Recipes With 700+ Photos to Help Get It Right Every Time
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That cheese plate wants to party : festive boards, spreads, and recipes with the cheese by numbers method
"If you're in the mood to celebrate life, anything can be a party. There's nothing like the positive energy of being together, a festive atmosphere, and the spark of laughter and conversation-around the cheese plate, of course. But a party doesn't have to be a big event; it can just be a mindset.
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Stuffed : the sandwich cookie book
"A baking book with 65 mix-and-match recipes for cookie sandwiches"--
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Good catch : a guide to sustainable fish and seafood with recipes from the world's oceans
"Growing up in Montreal, Valentine Thomas was not innately drawn to the water; in fact, it scared her. But later, dissatisfied with her work in corporate law and finance, she was introduced to a sport called spearfishing while on holiday in Ibiza. The ocean-which she had once feared-became her greatest passion, and she made fishing and diving her life's work. In Good Catch, Valentine shares her love for the bounty of waters around the world, as well as her enthusiasm and expertise for cooking fish and seafood in a sustainable way.
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Shabbat : recipes and rituals from my table to yours
"The author of Sababa returns with a collection of good-for-the-soul recipes that embody the spirit and pleasures of Shabbat. As a child, Adeena Sussman looked forward to the magic of Shabbat-the traditional Jewish day of rest-all week. A treasured time when family and friends come together to relax, unwind, and revel in one another's company during an open-ended, tantalizing meal, Shabbat has been practiced all over the world, and throughout history.
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A Middle Eastern pantry : essential ingredients for classic and contemporary recipes
"A vivid and insightful exploration of Middle Eastern ingredients with 75 recipes and stunning on-location photography, from the author of Mastering Spice From sumac to za'atar and sesame to silan, Lior Lev Sercarz brings home cooks on a fantastical journey to the Middle East to learn about the region's most coveted recipes via its most sought-after ingredients.
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The olive oil enthusiast : a guide from tree to table, with recipes
The Olive Oil Enthusiast is a clear, approachable guide to the world of olive oil, starting with a walk through the olive groves during growing season to harvesting the olives to the milling and production processes. There are tips for shopping for, tasting, using, and storing olive oil. Mapes and Morisani also include twenty recipes for dishes that showcase olive oil, such as Crocchette di Patate (fried potato croquettes), Pasta Aglio e Olio (pasta with garlic and olive oil), Olive Oil Brownies, and tasty Bruschetta.
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ChÃmi nu'am : native California foodways for the contemporary kitchen
"More than sixty recipes that bring California's Indigenous cuisines into kitchens today"--
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Southern lights : easier, lighter, and better-for-you recipes from the South
"With a fresh take on Southern-style cooking and rooted firmly in the notion that great Southern food doesn't have to be heavy or unhealthy, this book for the modern home cook has more than 100 recipes for simple Southern food, reimagined and made with less.
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Perfectly good food : a totally achievable zero waste approach to home cooking
"You're standing in front of your refrigerator, a week after your last trip to the supermarket. You've got a bunch of random veggies, some wrinkly fruit, near-expired milk, and those pricey fresh herbs you bought for that one recipe and don't know how to use up. For a split second you picture yourself opening a trash bag, throwing everything away, and ordering takeout. We've all been there.
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