Description
Author: José Andrés, World Central Kitchen
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A captivating collection of stories and recipes from renowned chefs, local cooks, and celebrity friends of José Andrés's beloved nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK), which feeds communities impacted by natural disasters and humanitarian crises; with a foreword from Stephen Colbert. In their first cookbook, WCK shares recipes inspired by the many places they've cooked following disasters as well as inspiring narratives from the chefs and volunteers on the front lines. Photographs captured throughout the world highlight community and hope while stunning food photography showcases the mouthwatering recipes.
Each chapter reflects a value of the organization. "Urgency" focuses on food that can be eaten on the go, including the
Lahmajoun Flatbread served after a devastating explosion rocked Beirut in 2020. In "Hope," readers will find soups, stews, and comforting meals such as
Ukrainian Borsch served to families living through an unthinkable invasion and
Chicken Chili Verde prepared for California firefighters. Famous WCK supporters have shared recipes too, like
Breakfast Tacos from
Michelle Obama and a
Lemon Olive Oil Cake from
Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex. Other contributors include
Marcus Samuelsson,
Ayesha Curry,
Reem Assil,
Brooke Williamson,
Emeril Lagasse,
Tyler Florence,
Guy Fieri,
Sanjeev Kapoor,
and Eric Adjepong.
The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding Humanity, Feeding Hope is a celebration of dignity and perseverance--and about building longer tables, not higher walls.
All author proceeds from The World Central Kitchen Cookbook will be used to support World Central Kitchen's emergency response efforts.About the Author
World Central Kitchen, founded by Chef José Andrés, is a nonprofit which is first to the frontlines, providing meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises.
