Tenderheart: A Cookbook About Vegetables and Unbreakable Family Bonds

McKinnon (To Asia, with Love) returns with a cookbook that is deeply personal and uniquely vegetarian. Organized by the star vegetable, recipes are easily homed in on based on season or garden glut. Layouts include small keys that identify specific diets like gluten-free and vegan, with substitutions and vegetable swaps that make recipes versatile. A variety of flavors can be found throughout the distinctive dishes, such as fennel and black pepper ice cream and Broccoli Forest Loaf, which are equally whimsical and comforting. McKinnon’s voice is very friendly and will be familiar to fans of her writing as she invites readers on her journey to explore ingredients and raise up vegetables. The delightful photography showcases the beautiful produce and fare. Not surprisingly but still impressively, McKinnon was also the book’s photographer. Home cooks will love the versatility and innovation she delivers, whether they are vegetarians or not, while readers will revel in the sweetness and beauty of her story.