By Bob Howard
— The Southerner’s Cookbook from the editors of Garden and Gun. An heirloom-quality book that offers a guide to the traditions and innovations that define today’s southern food culture with more than 125 recipes. Harper
Wave. $37.50.
— The Best Food Writing 2015 edited by Holly Hughes. Curating the best in culinary prose from the past year this collection, like the 15 editions that came before it, captures the wide-ranging culinary conversation. Dacapo Lifelang Books. $15.99.
— American Whiskey, Bourbon and Rye by Clay Risen. The bible of American whisley has been updated. Organized in an A-to-Z directory by distillery or brand, this second edition features 338 whiskeys, including more than 145 new entries. Sterling Epicure.$24.95.
— Authentic Portuguese Cooking by Ana Patuleia Ortins. In her second guide to Portuguese cooking, the author offers more than 185 recipes for the traditional Portuguese favorites. Page Street. $32.
— Atelier Crenn by Dominique Crenn. The author’s food is centered around organic, sustainable ingredients with an unusual, inventive, and stunning presentation. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. $50.
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