NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD AWARD • A captivating collection of
stories and recipes from renowned chefs local cooks and celebrity friends of José Andrés’s
beloved nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) which feeds communities impacted by natural
disasters and humanitarian crises with a foreword from Stephen Colbert. A BEST COOKBOOK OF
THE YEAR: Food Network The Boston Globe NPR Los Angeles Times Epicurious Wired In their
first cookbook WCK shares recipes inspired by the many places they’ve cooked following
disasters as well as inspiring narratives from the chefs and volunteers on the front lines.
Photographs captured throughout the world highlight community and hope while stunning food
photography showcases the mouthwatering recipes. Each chapter reflects a value of the
organization. “Urgency” focuses on food that can be eaten on the go including the Lahmajoun
Flatbread served after a devastating explosion rocked Beirut in 2020. In “Hope ” readers will
find soups stews and comforting meals such as Ukrainian Borsch served to families living
through an unthinkable invasion and Chicken Chili Verde prepared for California firefighters.
Famous WCK supporters have shared recipes too like Breakfast Tacos from Michelle Obama and a
Lemon Olive Oil Cake from Meghan The Duchess of Sussex . Other contributors include Marcus
Samuelsson Ayesha Curry Reem Assil Brooke Williamson Emeril Lagasse Tyler Florence
Guy Fieri Sanjeev Kapoor and Eric Adjepong . The World Central Kitchen Cookbook: Feeding
Humanity Feeding Hope is a celebration of dignity and perseverance—and about building longer
tables not higher walls. All author proceeds from The World Central Kitchen Cookbook will be
used to support World Central Kitchen’s emergency response efforts.
