Authentic Mexican

In this extraordinary new book, Emeril Lagasse continues his lifelong commitment to using fresh, local ingredients in his restaurants and home kitchen. He has spent the past thirty years building close relationships with farmers, fishermen, and ranchers. Farm to Fork is his guide to help you explore the great local bounty through fifteen flavorful chapters—sweet summer in "The Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash", juicy "Berries, Figs, and Melons", sublime naturally raised meats in "Out on the Range", fresh catch in "Fresh Off the Dock", and home canning tips from "Home Economics: Preserving the Harvest."Fill your basket with the ripest ingredients from every season at the markets (or your backyard garden) and dig into delicious recipes such as Sweet Potato Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter, Cheesy Creole Tomato Pie, Honey-Brined Pork Chops with Nectarine Chutney, Watermelon Rind Crisp Sweet Pickles, and Rhubarb Strawberry Crisp. Even learn how to make your own cheese and pasta at home. Emeril shares his love for fresh from-the-fields foods—and the heritage of the artisans who bring them to the table. The herb garden Milk, eggs, and cheese Leafy greens The three sisters: corn, beans, and squash Nightshades Berries, figs, and melons The orchard Cole crops: broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower Thistles, stalks, and pods Roots, shoots, tubers, and bulbs Winter fruits From the mill Fresh off the dock Out on the range Home economics: preserving the harvest. Offers recipes that inspire cooks to utilise organic and locally-grown produce. Whether you're an environmentally conscious eater or simply someone who loves great food, this cookbook bridges the gap from bud-sprout to supermarket, giving you an understanding of our modern day food chain. Farm to Fork brings out the “green” in Emeril with recipes that will inspire cooks, new and old, to utilize fresh, organic, and locally-grown ingredients throughout the year. A must have for those interested in the Green and locavore movements, and the legions of Emeril’s own fans! Lagasse offers recipes that will inspire cooks to utilize organic and locally-grown seasonal produce. The recipes are organized by growing season, and include helpful tips on canning and choosing naturally-raised meats and seafood.