swap_horiz Smoke & Pickles Alternatives

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The French Laundry Cookbook

Acclaimed cookbook by chef Thomas Keller, published in 1999, documenting recipes and techniques from his three-Michelin-...

American Advanced Thomas Keller Restaurant

9.2 Excellent

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Nose to Tail Eating

Nose to Tail Eating is a 1999 British cookbook by Fergus Henderson that popularized the ethical and culinary consumption...

British Restaurant Whole Animal Fergus Henderson

9.1 Excellent

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The Cooking Gene

This James Beard Award-winning culinary history by Michael W. Twitty explores African American foodways and the complex...

African American History Heritage Southern

9.1 Excellent

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Bouchon

Bouchon is a 2004 cookbook by chef Thomas Keller, featuring recipes from his Yountville, California, French bistro.

Classic French Bistro Thomas Keller Restaurant

9.0 Excellent

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Jubilee

Jubilee is a 2019 award-winning cookbook by Toni Tipton-Martin that presents recipes tracing the history of two centurie...

African American History Heritage Southern

8.9 Great

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High on the Hog

High on the Hog is a 2011 culinary history by Jessica B. Harris that explores the African roots of American soul food tr...

African American History Heritage Southern

8.9 Great

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Blood, Bones & Butter

Authored by chef Gabrielle Hamilton, this 2011 memoir chronicles her unconventional life and the founding of her acclaim...

American Restaurant Memoir Gabrielle Hamilton

8.9 Great

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Heritage

Heritage is a 2014 cookbook by Southern chef Sean Brock that celebrates the ingredients and culinary traditions of his A...

American Restaurant Heirloom Southern

8.8 Great

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Deep Run Roots

Deep Run Roots is a 2016 cookbook by chef Vivian Howard that highlights the distinct ingredients and traditional dishes...

North Carolina Seasonal Regional Southern

8.8 Great

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Night + Market

Night + Market is a 2017 cookbook by Los Angeles restaurateur Kris Yenbamroong featuring bold, regional Thai recipes.

Modern Street Food Restaurant Thai

8.7 Great

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Bouchon Bakery

Bouchon Bakery is a 2012 cookbook by chef Thomas Keller and Sébastien Rouxel, featuring recipes from their acclaimed Ame...

French Thomas Keller Restaurant Baking

8.7 Great

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The Greens Restaurant Cookbook

The Greens Restaurant Cookbook is a 1987 guide by Deborah Madison, featuring vegetarian recipes from her pioneering San...

Classic California Vegetarian Restaurant

8.7 Great

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Victuals

Victuals is a 2016 cookbook by Ronni Lundy that explores the traditional foodways and recipes of the Appalachian region...

American Appalachian Regional Southern

8.6 Great

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Koreatown

Koreatown is a 2016 cookbook by Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard that introduces the diverse flavors of Korean-American cuisi...

Korean Modern Restaurant Deuki Hong

8.5 Great

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Prune

Prune is a 2014 cookbook by chef Gabrielle Hamilton, detailing the unvarnished recipes of her acclaimed New York City re...

American New York Bistro Restaurant

8.5 Great

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Eat a Peach

Written by restaurateur David Chang, this 2020 memoir chronicles his rise in the culinary world and the founding of the...

American Restaurant Memoir David Chang

8.5 Great

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Indian-ish

Indian-ish is a 2019 cookbook by Priya Krishna featuring Indian-American recipes inspired by her mother's creative home...

Modern Home Cooking Fusion Indian American

8.4 Great

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My Korea

My Korea is a cookbook that introduces traditional Korean flavors and recipes alongside cultural context for an internat...

Korean Home Cooking Restaurant Authentic

8.4 Great

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Beyond Nose to Tail

Beyond Nose to Tail is a 2007 sequel cookbook by British chef Fergus Henderson that expands on his philosophy of utilizi...

British Restaurant Whole Animal Fergus Henderson

8.4 Great

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Manresa: An Edible Reflection

Written by chef David Kinch, this 2013 cookbook highlights the seasonal, terroir-driven cuisine of his three-Michelin-st...

Modern California Restaurant Fine Dining

8.4 Great