“Carla’s newest cookbook is a sparkling collection that reveals layers of her personality, heritage, mission and deep centeredness in the African American culinary tradition while reflecting the dynamism, diversity and improvisational genius that tradition inspires. This is a new classic.”

“Armed with just the ingredients in your pantry, you’ll find the book transforms cooking into a delightful (and manageable) game of choose your own adventure.”

“In this gorgeous book Chef Katie Button has captured the spirit and conviviality of Spanish cooking and brought it to the American table. The well-written recipes, beautiful photographs and passionate approach make me want to run to the kitchen, book a flight to Asheville and travel to Spain all at the same time!”

“This is a terrific book, full of exactly the kinds of recipes I want from a master chef. There’s no special equipment, no exotic ingredients, no long, elaborate preparations. Instead, there are creative, practical dishes that are well within the technical grasp of almost any cook.””

“I am Japanese so it’s a given that I am good at arranging Asian food. Jean-Georges is not Asian but he is excellent at incorporating Asian influences into his own food, and coming up with ingenious combinations. Congratulations to Jean-Georges on the publication of this wonderful book with Asian flavors!”

“Whoever put this book in your hands loves you - and you’re about to love them right back! Carla is a born teacher. Full of useful insights, helpful quick-fixes learned from years of trial and error, and her signature humor (and patience), Cooking With Love puts Ms. Hootie Hoo herself right there at the stove next to you, every step of the way. Whether you’re a novice or expert, she’ll have you dancing into the kitchen to whip up unbelievably simple, sumptuous feasts from scratch, whether it’s weeknight Buffalo Wing Burgers, or The Saints’ Gumbo for a weekend get together. If I’m coming to dinner, please make the Groundnut Stew - it’s my favorite!”

“Anyone who watches (or works at!!) the Chew knows that Carla Hall has a special way with comfort foods from the South, so it should come as no surprise that she is also a master of tasty, fresh, and simple foods from the rest of the known world. These quick and easy recipes give me an inexpensive opportunity to travel vicariously through Carla’s eyes, and her fun-filled anecdotes and notes create a happy place to make exactly what I feel like eating right now. Carla is the international ambassador of the perfectly delicious!”

“A standout and one of the most original dessert books in years...”

“When Kenny teaches you how to make dumplings, you laugh and cry and sometimes blush; this book is no exception. With its culinary precision, ultra-tasty/ultra-hip recipes, and spicy humor, Hey There, Dumpling! pulls together every element that makes a dumpling irresistible.”