by Erin French
First published 2023
Erin French opens her recipe collection with over 75 dishes that bring The Lost Kitchen restaurant experience into home kitchens. The bestselling author of Finding Freedom presents family recipes alongside restaurant favorites, from Pecorino Puffs and Gram's Clam Dip to Pickle-Brined Roast Chicken and Wednesday Night Fish Fry. French includes Golden Tomato & Peach soup, Peach & Blackberry Salad, Green Beans with Sage, Garlic, and Breadcrumbs, plus desserts like Salted Caramel Custards and Roasted Peach Pie with Almond and Fennel. Weekend treats feature Sunday Skillet Cakes and Little Nutmeg Diner Donuts. Beyond recipes, French teaches hospitality through table setting with found treasures, garnishing with edible flowers, and small gestures like offering cold cloths on hot days. Her philosophy centers on finding the best ingredients, keeping preparations simple, and serving with genuine care.
Genres: cooking, 21st-century, food-and-drink, food-writing
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, hospitality
Setting: The Lost Kitchen
Period: 21st-century
304 pages · Hardcover · Celadon Books