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Smithsonian Magazine Delicious simple family recipes from around the world from the
instructors of League of Kitchens–the innovative and widely acclaimed cooking school in New
York City. Founded in 2014 by Lisa Kyung Gross the daughter of a Korean immigrant and a Jewish
New Yorker League of Kitchens is a unique cooking school that empowers immigrant women to
share culinary expertise and culture through hands-on cooking workshops both in their homes
and online. The instructors pass on their knowledge skills recipes and most importantly
their secrets for how to cook with love. At its heart League of Kitchens is a celebration of
the invaluable contributions of immigrants to our food culture and society. Now with The
League of Kitchens Cookbook you can bring these exceptional home cooking classes into your own
home kitchen. This visually stunning cookbook features favorite heirloom recipes that have been
honed and perfected over the years and passed down through the generations: authentic recipes
from Mexico Indonesia Bangladesh Burkina Faso Ukraine Greece Afghanistan India
Argentina Japan Uzbekistan Lebanon Iran and Nepal. Each recipe goes beyond mere
ingredients and instruction it’s enriched with inspiring immigrant stories cultural and
family traditions and the secret tips tricks and tiny details that elevate a dish from good
to extraordinary—those little nuances that make something uniquely amazing and delicious.
Organized by food category—"Chicken " "Vegetables " “Seafood ” "Salads " etc.— the book
highlights the tried and true everyday recipes that League of Kitchens instructors cook for
their families and friends. From Greek Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with Lemon and Oregano to
Uzbek Mung Bean Soup with Rice Fresh Herbs and Dried Apricots from Lebanese Salad with
Pomegranate Molasses to Indonesian Corn Fritters with Shrimp every page is an invitation to
explore new flavors master new cooking techniques and to discover the heartfelt stories
behind the recipes. The recipes are simple yet captivating focusing on nourishing affordable
ingredients that embody the values of seasonality and freshness that are central to every
traditional kitchen across the globe. The League of Kitchens Cookbook is a testament to the
power of food to bring people together to bridge cultural divides and to enrich our lives in
unimagined ways. It doesn't just show you how to cook—it shows you how to bring the world to
your plate. Inside this beautiful international cookbook you’ll discover a world of flavor and
connection: Authentic World Recipes: Master tried-and-true dishes from Mexico Japan Lebanon
Argentina Afghanistan and more passed down through generations. Secrets from Home Cooks: Go
beyond ingredients with the specific tips tricks and nuances that make a family recipe
extraordinary. Inspiring Immigrant Stories: Discover the heartfelt personal stories and
cultural traditions behind the food celebrating the women who keep these recipes alive.
Step-by-Step Guidance: Cook with confidence using detailed easy-to-follow instructions
designed to bring the experience of a League of Kitchens class into your home.
