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I Am From Here: Stories and Recipes from a Southern Chef

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Book Synopsis: Winner of the 2023 James Beard U. S. Foodways Cookbook Award • A Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, San Francisco Chronicle, Wired, Cup of Jo, BookPage, and Library Journal Best Cookbook of 2022 • One of NPR's Books We Love in 2022 • One of Garden & Gun's Best Southern Books of 2022 One of the South’s best chefs invites you to grill, stew, and fry your own way to a more expansive and delicious dinner.A Vishwesh Bhatt dish conjures an evolving American South. Peanut Masala–Stuffed Baby Eggplant alongside fried okra, tossed in tangy chaat masala. Collard-Wrapped Catfish with a spicy Peanut Pesto. These much-loved dishes are stars on the menu at Snackbar in Oxford, Mississippi, where Bhatt has been the executive chef since 2009, earning him Best Chef: South (2019 James Beard Awards) and induction into the Fellowship of Southern Farmers, Artisans, and Chefs in 2022. His food draws from his Indian heritage and is unpretentious, inventive, and incredibly delicious.I Am From Here organizes 130 recipes by ingredient, emphasizing staples, spices, and vegetables that are as beloved on the Indian subcontinent as they are in the American South. Summer means okra, tomatoes, corn, and peas. Winter brings sweet potatoes and greens: mustards, collards, kale, and spinach. Rice is a constant throughout.Bhatt vividly recounts the special meals cooked by his mother and grandmothers–vegetarian comfort food such as Khichadi, custardy rice pudding, and Stewed Gujarati-Style Black-Eyed Peas–and presents them alongside dishes he’s shared with friends, colleagues, and family across the decades. Recipes run the gamut from uncomplicated roast chicken and Citrus-Herb Rice Salad to dinner party–worthy Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Tandoori Spices.Writing for the home cook, Bhatt includes recipes for making your own spice mixes, including a versatile chaat masala. A mix-and-match meal-planning guide will help you pair dishes for different occasions. And every ingredient is within reach even if you’re cooking far away from the warmth of Mississippi. This cookbook thoughtfully, and persuasively, expands notions of what it means to be, and cook like, a Southerner today. 100 full color throughout Read more

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Discover the culinary journey of a lifetime with "I Am From Here: Stories and Recipes from a Southern Chef." Winner of the prestigious 2023 James Beard U.S. Foodways Cookbook Award, this book is not just a collection of recipes, but a celebration of the rich blend of flavors that define the American South. With dishes that seamlessly blend Indian and Southern traditions, you'll experience a world of taste sensations like never before.

At the heart of "I Am From Here" are the 130 carefully curated recipes that showcase the best of both worlds. From Peanut Masala–Stuffed Baby Eggplant to Collard-Wrapped Catfish with a spicy Peanut Pesto, these dishes will transport your taste buds to a new level of culinary bliss. And with the book organized by ingredient, you'll have no trouble finding inspiration, whether it's summer favorites like okra, tomatoes, corn, and peas, or winter classics like sweet potatoes and greens.

What sets this cookbook apart is the personal touch that Vishwesh Bhatt brings to every page. As the executive chef of Snackbar in Oxford, Mississippi, Bhatt has honed his craft and earned accolades such as Best Chef: South. Drawing from his Indian heritage and a lifetime of culinary experiences, he shares not only his family's cherished recipes but also dishes he has created for friends, colleagues, and loved ones.

But "I Am From Here" is not just about the recipes. It's about the stories behind the food, the memories that are created with each bite, and the shared experiences that bring people together. Through vivid storytelling and captivating anecdotes, Bhatt invites you into his world, making you feel like part of his extended family.

Whether you're an experienced home cook or just starting your culinary journey, "I Am From Here" is a must-have addition to your cookbook collection. With easy-to-follow recipes, step-by-step instructions, and beautiful full-color photography, this book is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. So, grab your apron, gather your loved ones, and embark on a gastronomic adventure like no other.

Are you ready to explore the tantalizing flavors of the American South and India? Don't miss out on this extraordinary culinary experience! Order your copy of "I Am From Here: Stories and Recipes from a Southern Chef" today!

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