Erin Pride-Swaney

Simple and gratifying: Home cooking shouldn’t be complicated

Simple and gratifying: Home cooking shouldn’t be complicated

The Israeli-British chef directs you to straightforward home cooking and ‘What if?’ creations.

Simple and gratifying: Home cooking shouldn’t be complicated
No Meat October: Go vegetarian for a month like the Thais

No Meat October: Go vegetarian for a month like the Thais

Saiphin Moore’s cookbook “Rosa’s Thai Cafe” explores dishes served during the Thai Vegetarian Festival.

No Meat October: Go vegetarian for a month like the Thais
‘Cooking from Scratch’ brings home the tastes of PCC’s deli

‘Cooking from Scratch’ brings home the tastes of PCC’s deli

This new cookbook offers 120 colorful, seasonal Northwest recipes from the natural foods market.

‘Cooking from Scratch’ brings home the tastes of PCC’s deli
‘Simply Vibrant’ book of simple recipes inspired by the seasons

‘Simply Vibrant’ book of simple recipes inspired by the seasons

Cookbook author Anya Kassoff’s recipes turn colorful, plant-based, healthy food into delicious meals.

‘Simply Vibrant’ book of simple recipes inspired by the seasons
The new flavor of soul food

The new flavor of soul food

Atlanta chef melds traditional African-American cookery with modernist cuisine.

The new flavor of soul food
Experiental cookbook shaped by travel, eateries, experiences

Experiental cookbook shaped by travel, eateries, experiences

“How to Eat a Peach” author comes up with a menu and then decides who to invite over for dinner.

Experiental cookbook shaped by travel, eateries, experiences
Beyond carrot cake: Baked sweets that taste of nature

Beyond carrot cake: Baked sweets that taste of nature

The cookbook “Sticky Fingers, Green Thumb” celebrates vegetables, edible flowers and herbs in baked desserts.

Beyond carrot cake: Baked sweets that taste of nature
Winning recipes: ‘A celebration in the face of harshness’

Winning recipes: ‘A celebration in the face of harshness’

Chef Bonnie Frumkin Morales’ “Kachka” is the winner of Piglet 2018, Food52’s cookbook tournament.

Winning recipes: ‘A celebration in the face of harshness’
Both Piglet contenders deserve a spot on your cookbook shelf

Both Piglet contenders deserve a spot on your cookbook shelf

Day 8 of Food52’s tournament is a close match with “Kaukasis” versus “King Solomon’s Table.”

Both Piglet contenders deserve a spot on your cookbook shelf
‘Bravetart’ wins Piglet bakeoff for its iconic dessert recipes

‘Bravetart’ wins Piglet bakeoff for its iconic dessert recipes

It’s just desserts: Day 7 of Food52’s cookbook competition pits ‘Bravetart’ against ‘Tartine All Day.’

‘Bravetart’ wins Piglet bakeoff for its iconic dessert recipes
‘Night + Market’ deemed the more compelling Piglet cookbook

‘Night + Market’ deemed the more compelling Piglet cookbook

Day 6 of Food52’s competition pitted alluring “Night + Market” against food lit “The Art of Flavor.”

‘Night + Market’ deemed the more compelling Piglet cookbook
It’s pho vs. alliums in battle of the cookbooks

It’s pho vs. alliums in battle of the cookbooks

“The Pho Cookbook” demystifies the intimidating soup, while “Onions Etcetera” is a big surprise.

It’s pho vs. alliums in battle of the cookbooks
Thai cookbook “Bangkok” brings it in Piglet Tournament face-off

Thai cookbook “Bangkok” brings it in Piglet Tournament face-off

In round three of Food52’s NCAA-like competition, “Bangkok” beats out “Auentico.”

Thai cookbook “Bangkok” brings it in Piglet Tournament face-off
‘Six Seasons’ cookbook wins round 2 of Piglet Tournament

‘Six Seasons’ cookbook wins round 2 of Piglet Tournament

Day 2 of Food52’s competition faced “Six Seasons” by Joshua McFadden against “Gather” by Gill Meller.

‘Six Seasons’ cookbook wins round 2 of Piglet Tournament
How far will ‘Salt, Acid, Fat, Heat’ go in Piglet Tournament?

How far will ‘Salt, Acid, Fat, Heat’ go in Piglet Tournament?

The Herald’s cookbook reviewer takes a look at the books competing in this year’s Food52 contest.

How far will ‘Salt, Acid, Fat, Heat’ go in Piglet Tournament?
‘Between Harlem and Heaven’ a history of Afro-American food

‘Between Harlem and Heaven’ a history of Afro-American food

This cookbook from New York chefs a pretty apt choice to cook from during Black History Month.

‘Between Harlem and Heaven’ a history of Afro-American food
Tiny book “Tonic” packed with with homeopathic remedies

Tiny book “Tonic” packed with with homeopathic remedies

Tanita de Ruijt’s recipes help support your body’s natural defences and heighten your state of mind.

Tiny book “Tonic” packed with with homeopathic remedies
From Halloween to New Year’s Eve: Festive dishes for the holidays

From Halloween to New Year’s Eve: Festive dishes for the holidays

Gizzi Erskine’s new cookbook is a collection of recipes inspired by fall and winter celebrations.

From Halloween to New Year’s Eve: Festive dishes for the holidays
Have an interest in craft chocolate? Join the revolution

Have an interest in craft chocolate? Join the revolution

“Bean to Bar: America’s Craft Chocolate Revolution” has recipes by chocolate makers and pastry chefs.

Have an interest in craft chocolate? Join the revolution
‘Sweet’ is a cookbook treat published just in time for the holidays

‘Sweet’ is a cookbook treat published just in time for the holidays

Narrowing down which desserts to bake from Yotam Ottolenghi’s and pastry chef Helen Goh’s new cookbook, “Sweet: Desserts from London’s Ottolenghi” seemed like a Herculean… Continue reading

‘Sweet’ is a cookbook treat published just in time for the holidays