All of the books below are available now in bookstores and online, unless otherwise noted as to their upcoming release date. They are presented in alphabetical order by title.
Like at the bistro
- Simon Giguère and his Boucan gang | Pratico Kitchen Edition
- 208 pages | 32,95 $
Meat consumption does not always get a good press. The chef and co-owner of the butcher-caterer Le Boucan in the Quebec region, Simon Giguère, therefore decided to restore the image of his carnivorous passion with a book. Attempting to debunk the myth of overpriced butcher’s meat, he lists 75 recipes for beef, pork, lamb, poultry and game that you wouldn’t mind serving yourself!
The recipe that intrigues me: Caesar-style marrow bone or forest lamb stew in a loaf…
*****
Home cooking
- Chuck Hughes | Editions de l’Homme
- 288 pages | 42,95 $
With Home CookingMontreal chef-restaurateur Chuck Hughes invites you to his home for good food. “My favorite recipes for my family and friends,” he promises. We would like to host dinner with as much brilliance and talent! On the menu: recipes that are sometimes simple, sometimes sophisticated, sprinkled with tips and tricks from this experienced cook who we have often seen on TV.
The recipe that intrigues me: fried chicken glazed with maple and hot pepper or mussel pâté…
*****
Sweet tooth
- Genevieve O’Gleman | Editions de l’Homme
- 240 pages | 34,95 $
“Desserts are part of our mental health,” nutritionist Geneviève O’Gleman told us in a recent interview. It is with this motto in mind that she and her team created Sweet tooth. This collection of recipes seeks — and finds — a beautiful balance between the decadent pleasure of eating desserts and a certain element of health on the plate. In short, a “pig, not too wise” book where nutrition has its place…
The recipe that intrigues me: lemon pie dip
*****
Make the meal
- Sophie Grenier Héroux | KO Éditions
- 256 pages | 39,95 $
You know the culinary journalist Sophie Grenier-Héroux in particular for her columns The little chefs which she signs every month in the Coops de l’info newspapers. Here she signs a first collection of recipes published over the past six years in The Sun as well as original creations, with a thought for his daughters who share his kitchen. Result: a cookbook accessible for children… and quite tempting for their parents.
*****
Gourmet in a different way
- Katrine Paradis and Margaux Verdier | KO Éditions
- 272 pages | $44.95 | Release scheduled for October 16, 2024
Katrine Paradis (known for her blog K for Katrine) and Margaux Verdier decided to prove that gluttony can go hand in hand with dietary constraints. With Gourmet in a different waythe mother-daughter duo suggests recipes without gluten or dairy products, without shying away from their pleasure. Exploring flavors while bypassing food allergies and intolerances is the challenge that these two women successfully meet here.
The recipe that intrigues me: sweet chicken with apricot jam
*****
The air fryer at a low price
- Alexandra Diaz | Editions de l’Homme
- 240 pages | $34.95 | Available now
With the release of her first book on the hot air fryer, the former cultural journalist turned foodie television and author Alexandra Diaz revealed to us an almost romantic relationship with her rapid cooking appliance. The flame seems to last since she is now publishing the rest. This time, she turns her attention to “crispy-melty” recipes with air fryer which do not risk ruining gourmands and gourmets.
The recipe that intrigues me: blueberry cheesecake crisps
*****
Elena’s kitchen
- Elena Vendittelli Faita | Trécarré
- 264 pages | 42,95 $
Elena Vendittelli Faita is the mother of the well-known chef and restaurateur Stefano Faita. That said, the star here is indeed the mammathis time! The one we sometimes saw on TV with her son, on Josée di Stasio’s show in particular, shares the successes of her table. His book is full of family stories and traditional Italian recipes. Obviously, we give pride of place to pasta, tomatoes, fresh vegetables and cheeses.
The recipe that intrigues me: stuffed rice balls (called Roman-style suppli)
*****
My first recipe book tome 2
- Ricardo Larrivee | Editions La Presse
- 200 pages | 39,95 $
With this second volume of My first recipe bookQuebec’s most famous host-cook is finally following up on his greatest success. “I have never done anything more popular in my career,” he told us in an interview. This time, Ricardo does it again with new recipes, techniques and practical information. His noble hope: that cooking helps young people develop their self-confidence and get closer to others.
The recipe that intrigues me: the banana split yogurt-based breakfast instead of ice cream
*****
Comfort
- Yotam Ottolenghi | KO Editions
- 320 pages | 44,95 $
London chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi and his team have the recipe to add a touch of nostalgia and a perfectly polished look to their cookbooks. Their most recent proposal — simply called Comfortin Quebec edition — plunges precisely into the sweet pleasure of comfort food. On the menu: a hundred classics revisited and strongly influenced by “Ottolenghi’s childhood memories of the Middle East and his travels”.
The recipe that intrigues me: cheese and curry pancakes
*****
So yummy!
- Carl Arsenault and Isaac Hub | Editions de l’Homme
- 192 pages | 34,95 $
You may recognize Carl Arsenault as the social media star who shares recipes with his colorful personality. He is also a Quebec sommelier who lived in France and who is extremely successful on his YouTube channel. Talk to young people foodies who surround you! With So yummy!he offers, in the company of his partner, “a gourmet world tour around the islet”.
The recipe that intrigues me: matcha mille-crêpes
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Note: these books were provided free of charge for our testing by the publishers and distributors, who neither received nor exercised any right to review the content of this journalistic article.
