Poole's

<b>From the <b>James Beard Award-winning</b> chef Ashley Christensen comes a bold and revelatory reinvention of Southern food as told through the recipes and stories from her iconic and beloved restaurant Poole's Diner. </b> <p/>Ashley Christensen is the new face of Southern cooking and her debut cookbook <i>Poole's</i> 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 with Whipped Tahini; Heirloom Tomatoes with Crushed Olives 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-stopping Macaroni au Gratin and crave-worthy Challah Bread Pudding with Whiskey Apples and Creme Fraiche all redefining what comfort food can be. <p/><i>Poole's</i> is also the story of how Christensen opened a restaurant and in the process energized Raleigh's downtown. By fostering a network of farmers cooks and guests 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. <p/>With abundant dramatically beautiful photography and a luxe presentation <i>Poole's</i> 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.