Carla's Comfort Foods: Favorite Dishes from Around the World

by Carla Hall

Publisher: Atria Books

Publication Date: April 2014

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12 Days of Christmas Cookbook Giveaways, 2014:

Day 2, Carla’s Comfort Foods: Favorite Dishes from Around the World

Carla’s Comfort Foods offers a delicious collection of imaginative new variations on soulful favorites from one of America’s favorite food personalities. Inspired by Carla’s love of family suppers and international flavors, this cookbook offers a mouthwatering variety of foods from around the world, together with heartfelt stories of connecting with people through food.

Each section of the book offers a brief description of a foundational recipe followed by some international variations. For instance, after a discussion of eggplant (including the difference between the Italian and Chinese varieties), you’ll find a recipe for Indian-inspired Spiced Eggplant Stewed with Potatoes and Tomatoes, and then a recipe for Italian Caponata, followed by Chinese Hot and Sour Eggplant Stirfry. The same type of ingredient-based ethnic variations can be found throughout the book, from roasts to short ribs. Plus, Carla offers an international spice guide that pairs seasonings with their origins and possible uses, along with an overview of some of the world’s major cuisines.

For more on why you want this cookbook from Carla Hall, co-host of The Chew and a Top Chef finalist, here’s the cookbook trailer:

Looking for a sample recipe from this cookbook?

Watch Carla make Last Supper Tarragon Peas (tarragon peas are Chef Jacques Pépin’s ideal last supper) in this video:

Cookbook Giveaway:

For the Second Day of Christmas, we’re giving away a copy of Carla’s Comfort Foods: Favorite Dishes from Around the World to one lucky Cooks&Books&Recipes reader. Enter below.

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Carla’s Comfort Foods