The Farmhouse Chef

September 15, 2017

DeMent and her family operate Coon Rock Farm (coonrockfarm.com), a North Carolina farmland committed to sustainably raised produce and livestock. Here, DeMent brings together 150 foods from her life on the farm, including grilled rib eye with soy ginger marinade, sage-rubbed pork chops, creamy kale spinach dip, and warm rice pudding with cane syrup caramel. Acknowledging that many people care about eating well but don't have much time to cook, she emphasizes uncomplicated preparations and basic foods that can be canned or frozen. It's slightly cumbersome to locate a particular course or recipe category within this book's seasonal sections; however, a leisurely browse will reveal enough enticing fare to draw readers toward the kitchen. VERDICT A tempting selection of seasonal foods that won't take an entire weekend to cook. Recommended for readers who love grilled meats and fresh vegetable salads.

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