Poole's

From the acclaimed chef Ashley Christensen comes a bold and revelatoryreinventionof Southern food, as told through the recipes and stories from her iconicand beloved restaurant, Poole s Diner. Ashley Christensen is the new face of Southern cooking, and her debut cookbook, "Poole s," honors the traditions of this celebrated cuisine, while introducing a new vernacular elevated simple side dishes spiked with complex vinaigrettes, meatless mains showcasing vibrant vegetables, and intensified flavors through a cadre of back-pocket recipes that will become indispensable in your kitchen.Recipes like Turnip Green Fritters withWhipped Tahini;Heirloom Tomatoes with CrushedOlives, Crispy Quinoa, and White Anchovy Dressing; and Warm Broccoli Salad with Cheddar and Bacon Vinaigrette share the menu with the definitive recipe for Pimento Cheese, a show-stoppingMacaroni au Gratin, and crave-worthyChallahBread Pudding withWhiskey Apples and Creme Fraiche, all redefining what comfort foodcan be. "Poole s"is also the story of how Christensen opened a restaurant, and in the process, energizedRaleigh s downtown.By fosteringa network of farmers, cooks, andguests, and taking care of her people by feeding them well, she built a powerful community around the restaurant. The cookbook is infused with Christensen s generous spirit and belief that great cooking is fundamental to good living. With abundant, dramatically beautiful photography and a luxepresentation, "Poole s"is a landmark addition to the cookbook canon, a collection from which readers will cook and find inspiration, and pass down for generations to come."