Part of Fool's Gold, book 12.1
First published 2013
New York Times bestselling author Susan Mallery opens the kitchens of Fool's Gold, her fictional California town known as the Land of Happy Endings. This cookbook presents more than 150 seasonal recipes organized by spring, summer, fall, and winter chapters. Mallery weaves together dishes from beloved series characters like Heidi's Arugula, Corn and Cherry Tomato Salad with Goat Cheese, Liz's Spaghetti for the Girls, and Denise's Summer Berry Pie. Two local chefs discover romance through their shared passion for cooking as they navigate the seasons together. The book emphasizes fresh, seasonal ingredients perfect for holiday gatherings and intimate dinners. Dozens of photographs accompany the recipes, and fans receive an exclusive short story that captures Mallery's signature warmth. The cookbook connects food with the joy and comfort that define life in Fool's Gold.
Genres: food, cookbooks, contemporary-romance, food-writing
Vibes: cozy, emotional, intimate
Tropes: found-family, friends-to-lovers
Setting: Fool's Gold, California
Period: 21st-century
272 pages · Paperback · Harlequin Nonfiction