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
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.