

And while I adore cooking vegetables, they tend to wind up on the side. I grew up with poultry and meat at the center of every meal. This year, in particular, and without even being fully conscious of it, I looked for help making vegetables take center stage on my dinner plate. In this time when travel is still complex, cooking your way around the world may be the best bet for learning about new cuisines.Įvery year when I go through the massive pile of new cookbooks that accumulate on my office floor, I find myself seeking inspiration. Books that take us on trips around the world, learning the secrets and treasured recipes of cooks from varied cultures.
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And, during these past two pandemic years, many who never bothered to spend much time in the kitchen found themselves finally learning how to cook.Īnd here we are at the cusp of 2022 with an abundance of great new cookbooks to expand our kitchen repertoire.

We learned to use pantry foods in creative ways. (Kathy Gunst/Here & Now) This article is more than 1 year old. Chef Kathy Gunst’s top three favorite cookbooks of the year.
