New spring cookbooks for the sustainable cook
Cooking for the Future
Diet has become a focal point for sustainability discussions in 2020. With the reality of climate change looming, more and more people are looking for ways in which they can do their part beyond recycling and carpooling. Dietary choices such as cutting down on (or eliminating) meat and reducing food waste and plastic have been found to be simple, yet highly impactful ways in which the average person can reduce their ecological footprint.
We've assembled our list of top cookbooks to help readers find dishes that allow for sustainable eating without sacrificing flavor. Featuring recipes with fresh, non-processed ingredients, tricks for waste reduction, and plant-based meal options, these cookbooks will 'wow' the whole family.
What’s Gaby Cooking:
Eat What You Want
In this follow-up to her breakout success What’s Gaby Cooking, Gaby Dalkin reveals the secret to a happy life: balance. No deprivation, no “bad foods” list. The only rule? Enjoy your food.
Abrams Books. April 28, 2020.
Chetna’s Healthy Indian: Vegetarian
Great British Baking Show semi-finalist, Chetna Makan is back with over 80 delicious recipes that celebrate Indian food at its best; fresh, vibrant and supremely delicious.
Mitchell Beazley. June 2, 2020.
The Sqirl Jam Book
Jessica Koslow, James Beard–nominated chef and owner of Sqirl, a preserves company and restaurant in Los Angeles, shares her famed jams, preserves, jellies, and breads in this highly-anticipated new cookbook.
Abrams Books. July 21, 2020.
The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook
This is the book that keeps the food on your table and out of the trash can (or compost bin)! Learn how to make the most of your food with these seasonal recipes that utilize every edible part of the plant.
Quarto Group. April 7, 2020.
The Tinned Fish Cookbook
Scandinavia’s most well-known fish expert delivers 45 sustainable, miraculously fresh-tasting fish-based recipes in The Tinned Fish Cookbook. Not only does this book provide delicious, eco-friendly recipes, it also dives into the wonders of modern, sustainable fishing and tinning, showing readers how to recognize eco-friendly fish.
The Experiment. May 12, 2020.
Blooms and Baking
Amy Ho, founder of the popular Vancouver baking blog Constellation Inspiration, shows that florals aren’t just for garnishing. Take beginner-friendly baking recipes to the next level by learning how to most effectively use beautiful, aromatic floral flavors.
Page Street Publishing. April 28, 2020.
The Secret Garden Cookbook
Just in time for the release of the major film on April 17, 2020, starring Colin Firth as Archibald Craven. The Secret Garden presented a world where water, light, and loving care bring soil and plants back to life—and also one in which fresh milk, homemade currant buns, and hearty, simple fare renew and bring pleasure to their timeless characters. This newly revised edition is the only cookbook that celebrates the delicious and comforting foods that play such an important role in the novel and its world.
Quarto Group. January 14, 2020.
30-Minute Low-Carb Dinners
Following a low-carb diet doesn’t have to be time consuming. Valerie Azinge, founder of the Toronto-based blog and catering company, My Digital Kitchen, makes sticking to a low-carb diet easier than ever with these healthy, non-processed meals that are also easy to prepare.
Page Street Publishing. April 28, 2020.
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