Books like Autumn gatherings by Rick Rodgers

Ruth Reichl’s memoir chronicles her life from a childhood shaped by food to her rise as a celebrated culinary writer, capturing the people and places that defined her passion for cooking and storytelling.

The Flavor Bible is a definitive culinary reference that teaches chefs and home cooks how to season ingredients for maximum flavor, drawing on the expertise of leading chefs and offering thousands of ingredient pairings.

Enjoy easy, seasonal cooking with award‑winner Rick Rodgers as he serves up simple, flavorful summer recipes that showcase fresh produce and lively meals for gatherings on the lawn, at the beach, or beyond.

Christmas 101 gives busy cooks simple, reliable recipes and planning tools—from cocktail parties and traditional buffets to roasted meats and homemade bread—so the holidays can be delicious and stress‑free.

A practical guide for parents and caregivers that blends playful, veggie‑filled recipes with science‑backed nutrition advice to help children thrive and combat childhood obesity.

What does it take to perfect a flawless éclair? A delicate yet buttery croissant? To pipe dozens of macarons? The answer is: an intimate knowledge of the fundamentals of pastry. In The Art of French Pastry award-winning pastry chef Jacquy Pfeiffer, cofounder of the renowned French Pastry School in Chicago, gives you just that. By teaching you how to make everything from pâte à choux to pastry cream, Pfeiffer builds on the basics until you have an understanding of the science behind the ingredients used, how they interact with one another, and what your hands have to do to transform them into pastry. This yields glorious results! Expect to master these techniques and then indulge in exquisite recipes, such as: brioche, napoléons / Mille-Feuilles, cream puffs, Alsatian cinnamon rolls / chinois, lemon cream tart with meringue teardrops, elephant ears / palmiers, black forest cake, beignets, as well as some traditional Alsatian savory treats, including: Pretzels, Kougelhof, Tarte Flambée, Warm Alsatian Meat Pie. Pastry is all about precision, so Pfeiffer presents us with an amazing wealth of information—lists of necessary equipment, charts on how ingredients react in different environments, and the precise weight of ingredients in grams, with a look at their equivalent in U.S. units -- which will help you in all aspects of your cooking. But in order to properly enjoy your "just desserts," so to speak, you will also learn where these delicacies originated. Jacquy Pfeiffer comes from a long line of pastry chefs and has been making these recipes since he was a child working in his father's bakery in Alsace. Sprinkled with funny, charming memories from a lifetime in pastry, this book will have you fully appreciating the hundreds of years of tradition that shaped these recipes into the classics that we know and love, and can now serve to our friends and families over and over again. The Art of French Pastry, full of gorgeous photography and Pfeiffer's accompanying illustrations, is a master class in pastry from a master teacher. - Publisher.

Deliciously easy-to-follow recipes straight from Cedar Cove, featuring more than 130 family favorites shared by beloved character Charlotte Rhodes.

A story of cooking, writing, and the power of food to heal and inspire.

A lively guide for children 4‑6 that blends global cultures and cooking, featuring easy, kid‑friendly recipes from Mexican, Indian, Italian, German, Cuban, Dutch and other cuisines, plus fun food facts and kitchen safety tips.

Learn the timeless principles of good cooking with Alice Waters’ guide to choosing ingredients, mastering basics, and creating balanced, seasonally inspired meals—simple techniques that bring out the best in everyday cooking.

Learn practical cooking techniques and science-backed tips—from bean preparation to gravy thickening—plus over a hundred recipes that illustrate each principle, all with a dash of wit.

Adam D. Roberts demystifies cooking for home‑cooks, offering practical skills, expert advice, recipes and shopping tips to turn everyday ingredients into elegant meals.

Celebrating home-cooked meals through chatty, sometimes cheeky recipes and 350 mouthwatering recipes, from a truly sublime Tarragon French Roast Chicken to a totally decadent Chocolate Raspberry Pudding Cake.

A comprehensive guide to substituting ingredients in cooking and food preparation, focusing on both vegetarian and vegan options.

Union Square Cafe's 160 recipes, inspired by the restaurant's signature dishes and tips for success, bring the bustling energy and warm artwork of the Union Square Cafe to your kitchen. Perfect for home cooks and culinary enthusiasts alike.

Explore how European and Asian immigrants shaped U.S. cuisine from 1565 to 1920, and try recipes like German Potato Salad, Portuguese Sweetbread, Swedish Meatballs, Matzoh Balls, Fried Rice, and Sukiyaki.

A vibrant 250‑recipe collection from Seattle’s award‑winning Cafe Flora, celebrating inventive vegetarian and vegan dishes that blend international flair with American tastes. Easy‑follow instructions, substitutions, and plating tips make plant‑based cooking enjoyable for all.