Food has the capacity to connect people across social spaces, cities, countries, and the globe. The pandemic has taught us all the importance of human connection, especially during times of social distancing and quarantining. Whether you are hosting a potluck with friends and family, cooking with a partner, or simply enjoying a sit-down meal with those around you, these Agate books can help you use the power of food to bring you together with your loved ones.
CHARCUTERÍA: THE SOUL OF SPAIN
Jeffery Weiss
Charcutería features more than 100 traditional Spanish recipes with straightforward illustrations providing easy-to-follow steps for amateur and professional butchers. While Spain stands cheek-to-jowl with other great cured-meat-producing nations like Italy and France, the unique charcuterie traditions of Spain are perhaps the least understood of this trifecta. Too many Americans have most likely never tasted the sheer eye-rolling deliciousness that is cured Spanish meats: chorizo, the garlic-and-pimentón-spiked ambassador of Spanish cuisine; morcilla, the family of blood sausages flavoring regional cuisine from Barcelona to Badajoz; and jamón, the acorn-scented, modern-day crown jewel of Spain’s charcutería legacy. Charcutería is a collection of delicious recipes, uproarious anecdotes, and time-honored Spanish cuisine and culinary traditions. This updated edition will continue to be a standard guide for both professional and home cooks.
LUSH: A SEASON-BY-SEASON CELEBRATION OF CRAFT BEER AND PRODUCE
Jacquelyn Dodd
Lush is a celebration of fruit, vegetables, and craft beer. After all, beer is as seasonal as produce; its ingredients come from the soil and are harvested at peak freshness, just like the offerings at your local farmers’ market. This cookbook features 80 creative, produce-forward recipes—all of which are made with seasonal craft beer. From Gochujang ISA Shakshuka to Grilled Apricot Saison Shortcakes to Doppelbock Rutabaga Mash, make no mistake: this isn’t your drunk uncle’s beer chili. Whether your Saturdays are spent at the farmers’ market or your favorite local craft brewery (or both!) Dodd’s creative use of produce and beer opens the door to deliciously complex flavors that evolve with the seasons.
DINNER AT HOME: 140 RECIPES TO ENJOY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS
JeanMarie Brownson
Dinner at Home features inventive and easy-to-make recipe ideas, along with gorgeous full-color photography. Organized by course, Dinner at Home also devotes chapters to holiday dinners, party snacks, rubs and sauces, and breakfast for dinner.” Readers will enjoy the seasonal menus for special occasions such as Anniversary Dinner, Ultimate Father’s Day, and Sunday Brunch, as well as themed meals like Manhattan Cocktail Party, Saturday Night Beer Tasting, and Wish We Were in Ireland Supper. This book is a must-have for home cooks who love the time spent gathered around the table with friends, family, and delicious meals.
THE POTATOPIA COOKBOOK: 77 RECIPES STARRING THE HUMBLE POTATO
Allen Dikker
Potatoes—consumed globally at a rate of about 68 pounds per capita each year—are the stars of some of the world’s most beloved dishes. Perhaps this is why most of us tend to underestimate the humble tuber—it’s so familiar that we forget its full potato potential. The Potatopia Cookbook is a collection of more than 75 creative potato recipes that range from traditional potato dishes like gnocchi and shepherd’s pie to some of the most innovative creations that reimagine the world’s most popular vegetable. Find recipes that have the opportunity to inspire you in The Potatopia Cookbook alongside detailed descriptions of potato varieties, potato history, and potato preparation and storage tips. This book is a hearty, wholesome celebration of all things potato.