May 2018 Cookbook Highlights and new EYB Book Previews

After the onslaught of books that March and April delivered, this month’s lighter number of releases is a welcomed breather. Today’s post will highlight a few of May’s titles with my cookbook roundup coming toward the end of the month with a full summary of this months offerings. I am working on promotions for many of these titles here on EYB as well as on our social media channels so be sure that you follow us (see our home page lower right sidebar for links). 

Before I begin with May’s highlights, I want to share our latest EYB Book Previews with you on upcoming, current and backlist books. Those titles include: 

• Bake Like a French Pastry Chef: Delectable Cakes, Perfect Tarts, Flaky Croissants, and More by Michel de Rovira and Augustin Paluel-Marmont (August 2018)
• French Grill: 150 Refined & Rustic Recipes by Susan Herrmann Loomis (June 2018)
• The Bordeaux Kitchen: An Immersion into French Food and Wine, Inspired by Ancestral Traditions by Tania Teschke  (June 1018)
  
• The Cultured Club: Fabulous Fermentation Recipes by Dearbhla Reynolds (May 2018/US; previously released in 2016 in Ireland) 
• The Camp & Cabin Cookbook: 100 Recipes to Prepare Wherever You Go by Laura Bashar (May 2018) 
• Cowboy Barbecue: Fire & Smoke from the Original Texas Vaqueros by Adrian Davila
• Windows on Provence: Musings on the Food, Wine, and Culture of the South of France by Georgeanne Brennan  

• Glow15: A Science-Based Plan to Lose Weight, Revitalize Your Skin, and Invigorate Your Life by Naomi Whittel
• Nourish & Glow: Naturally Beautifying Foods & Elixirs (Pretty Zen) by Jules Aron
• Instant Pot Italian: 100 Irresistible Recipes Made Easier Than Ever by Ivy Manning
• Istanbul and Beyond: Exploring the Diverse Cuisines of Turkey by Robyn Eckhardt 

On to this month’s highlights: 

Diana Henry’s new book How to Eat a Peach: Menus, Stories and Places was released last month in the UK and arrives this month in the US. This may be my favorite Diana Henry title to date (and I love them all). This beautiful book contains many of Diana’s favourite dishes in menus that will take you through the year and to different parts of the world.  

Feast: Food of the Islamic World by Anissa Helou, the award-winning chef and authority on the cooking of North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East, shares her extraordinary range of beloved, time-tested recipes and stories from cuisines throughout the Muslim world. I cannot say enough about how incredible this book is – encyclopedic while beautiful, stunning photographs and the cuisine of the Islamic world brought to our fingertips. Another best book of 2018, if not the best.

Secrets of the Southern Table: A Food Lover’s Tour of the Global South by Virginia Willis shares a contemporary collection of Southern recipes from the Southern-cooking specialist, accompanied with a fascinating tour of Southern food purveyors and influencers. The book ties into the PBS show of the same name, set to air in 2018 to correspond with the book’s release. 

Aska by Fredrik Berselius is the debut cookbook from the internationally acclaimed Swedish chef of the two Michelin-starred Brooklyn restaurant, Aska. Please remember Eat Your Book members receive 30% off Phaidon titles when using the link provided.

The Indian Vegetarian Cookbook by Pushpesh Pant delivers fresh, delicious, easy Indian vegetarian dishes from the author of Phaidon’s global bestseller, India: The Cookbook. Please remember Eat Your Book members receive 30% off Phaidon titles when using the link provided.

The Long and the Short of Pasta Over 70 of Italy’s Favourite Recipes by Giancarlo Caldesi and Katie Caldesi showcases the best Italian pastas from across the country. With dishes from Tuscany to Rome, this book brings to life the soul of Italy. The pasta recipes from this title were taken from various of the authors’ numerous titles.



DaVittorio: Recipes from the Legendary Italian Restaurant by Enrico Cerea and Roberto Cerea is a must-have cookbook for lovers of fine Italian cuisine. Founded in 1966 by Vittorio Cerea, Da Vittorio is today one of the most beloved restaurants in Italy. The first-ever cookbook from the Michelin three-star institution, this volume presents fifty never-before-published recipes adapted for discerning home chefs. This title was published in Italy in November and is truly stunning. 

Boqueria: A Cookbook, from Barcelona to New York by Marc Vidal and Yann de Rochefort with Zack Bezunartea is the definitive cookbook of the celebrated Boqueria restaurants, inspired by the best of Barcelona tapas. New York City’s famed Boqueria restaurants capture the essence of Barcelona tapas – that savory, salt-crackling, lip-smacking bite that pairs so well with wine and friends.  

Just Cook It!: 145 Built-to-Be-Easy Recipes That Are Totally Delicious by Justin Chapple is a collection of 125 mouthwatering recipes like Avocado pizza with dukka and Stovetop mac-n-cheese with bacon breadcrumbs, with Justin’s signature time-saving tips and hacks throughout. 

Soul: A Culinary Evolution in 150 Recipes by Todd Richards shares the James Beard nominated author’s unusual take on soul food, exploring new approaches to fundamental ingredients like collards, pork, sweet potatoes, and more. 

Home Front Cooking: Recipes, Wit, and Wisdom from American Veterans and Their Loved Ones by Tracey Enerson Wood and Beth Guidry Riffle and Carol Van Drie brings you a collection of treasured family recipes and photographs from military service members past and present, and their loved ones. Recipes are accompanied by brief stories and memories related to the recipe, military service, and/or lifestyle. All profits go to the Robert Irvine Foundation in support of veterans. 

Other titles that I am excited about this month and will be covered in promotions and in our monthly roundup include : 

• Flavor Bombs: The Ingredients and Techniques That Make Taste Explode by Adam Fleischman and Tien Nguyen 
• Farm Girl In The City: Of Food and Love by Bonnie McDaniel
• So French So Sweet: Delectable Cakes, Tarts, Cremes and Desserts by Gabriel Gaté  is being released in the US this month.
• Casablanca: My Moroccan Food by Nargisse Benkabbou (coming to US in June)
• Inspiralized and Beyond: Spiralize, Chop, Rice, and Mash Your Vegetables into Creative, Craveable Meals by Ali Maffucci
• The Vintage Baker: More than 50 Recipes from Pecan Butterscotch Curls to Sour Cream Jumbles by Jessie Sheehan
• Levant: New Middle Eastern Cooking from Tanoreen by Rawia Bishara
• XXL: Epic Food, Street Eats and Cult Dishes from Around the World by Billy Law (anything by Billy Law is mind-blowingly good)
• In Good Company: Easy Recipes for Everyday Gatherings by Corbin Tomaszeski
• Flour: From Grains and Pulses to Nuts and Seeds by Christine McFadden
• Death by Burrito by Shay Ola
• Margaritaville: The Cookbook: Relaxed Recipes For a Taste of Paradise by Carlo Sernaglia and Julia Turshen
• Fire Food: The Ultimate BBQ Cookbook by Christian Stevenson
• BOSH! The Cookbook by Ian Theasby and Henry David Firth
• Eating My Way Through Italy: Heading Off the Main Roads to Discover the Hidden Treasures of the Italian Table by Elizabeth Minchilli
• The Prophets of Smoked Meat: A Journey Through Texas Barbecue by Daniel Vaughn
• Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking: Recipes for Everyday Meals Made Easier, Faster and More Delicious by Jessica Gavin
• John Torode’s Sydney to Seoul: Recipes and Tales from my Travels in Australia and the Far East by John Torode
• Tokyo Local: Cult Recipes from the Streets That Make the City by Caryn Liew and Brendan Liew
• Berber & Q by Josh Katz – the debut cookbook from an ex-chef at Ottolenghi
• A Burger to Believe In: Recipes and Fundamentals by Chris Kronner and Paolo Lucchesi
• The Curry Guy Easy: 100 Fuss-free British Indian Restaurant Classics to Make at Home by Dan Toombs 
• The Happy Pear: Recipes for Happiness by David Flynn and Stephen Flynn
• Barcelona Cult Recipes by Stephan Mitsch
• Just Add Rice : Stories and Recipes by a Taiwanese South African by Ming-Cheau Lin (a stunning title).

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