— Buttermilk ($18) by Debbie Moose and Pecans ($18) by Kathleen Purvis, two cookbooks from the Savor the South series; more than 50 recipes in each book that explore the possibilities of two mainstays of southern cuisine.
— The Modern Vegetarian by Maria Elia; even if you’re not a vegetarian, you’ll marvel at the range, flavor and the imagination steeped in the dishes served up in this book; $19.95
— Jose Garces/The Latin Road Home; Chef Garces’ elegant book offers a rich array from Ecuador, Spain, Cuba, Mexico and Peru; $35
