Smoke, Roots, Mountain, Harvest: Recipes + Stories From My Appalachian Home

Smoke Roots Mountain Harvest is a cookbook that captures the flavors and modern cooking techniques of Appalachia and the Blue Ridge Mountains, featuring 70 recipes and 80 photographs organized by seasons. It includes menu suggestions and wine pairings for various meal occasions, as well as tips and techniques on canning, pickling, and preserving. Recipes include shaved summer squash salad, slow-roasted onion and golden apple soup, baked pork chops, drunken short ribs, pan-seared carrots, and triple orange cake.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 14 May 2019
Publisher: Chronicle Books

In Smoke Roots Mountain Harvest, Lauren McDuffie, the acclaimed writer of the award-winning food blog Harvest and Honey (and a Saveur Best Blog finalist for "Best New Voice"), delves deep into the heart and soul of American southern cooking. This evocative cookbook captures the flavors and modern cooking techniques of Appalachia and the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering a delightful culinary journey.

Presented with 70 recipes and 80 captivating photographs, this cookbook is organized by seasons, creating a seamless and immersive experience. Each chapter begins with storytelling that resonates with the folklore and tall tales of the region, centering on the revival of the region's unique food culture. Menu suggestions and wine pairings cater to a range of meal occasions, from small plates to hearty soups, salads, mains, sides, drinks, and decadent desserts. Additionally, readers will find valuable tips and techniques on canning, pickling, and preserving, expanding their culinary skills.

The recipes in Smoke Roots Mountain Harvest are a testament to the region's culinary heritage. From the Shaved Summer Squash Salad with Pickled Pepper Vinaigrette to the Slow-Roasted Onion and Golden Apple Soup, each dish showcases the flavors and textures that define southern cuisine. The Baked Pork Chops with Cran-Apple Moonshine Compote, the Drunken Short Ribs with Smoky Gouda Grits & Mountain Gremolata, the Pan-Seared Carrots with Bourbon-Maple Glaze, and the Triple Orange Cake with Honey-Lavender Buttercream are just a few examples of the mouthwatering creations that await you.

With its captivating storytelling, stunning photographs, and delectable recipes, Smoke Roots Mountain Harvest is a must-have for anyone who seeks to explore the rich culinary traditions of the American South. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a culinary enthusiast, this cookbook will transport you to the heart of Appalachia and the Blue Ridge Mountains, leaving you craving for more.

Weight: 1034g
Dimension: 259 x 188 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781452168760