Rooted Kitchen

Cooking can be more than just preparing a meal — it can be a way to notice what’s around you. A walk through a market, a handful of herbs, something growing just outside your door. Rooted Kitchen brings that feeling into everyday cooking. This recipe book is organized by the seasons, guiding you toward ingredients at their peak and showing how to use them in ways that feel both creative and approachable. The recipes are thoughtful without being complicated — dishes that invite you to slow down and cook with a little more awareness of where your food comes from. Alongside more than 80 delicious recipes, the book weaves in stories, practical techniques, and gentle guidance on foraging, preserving, and cooking outdoors. It’s not about doing everything perfectly — just about reconnecting, one meal at a time. What Makes It Special Seasonal recipe book with over 80 inventive, nature-inspired dishes Focus on cooking with fresh, locally sourced ingredients Includes foraging tips, preserving techniques, and open-fire cooking ideas Thoughtful essays that connect food, nature, and daily life Recipes designed to be approachable yet inspiring A collection of delicious recipes that follow the rhythm of the seasons What You’ll Find Inside Spring, summer, fall, and winter-inspired recipes Dishes like nettle orecchiette, nectarine salad, and fire-roasted pumpkin fondue Tips for harvesting mushrooms, herbs, and edible flowers Guides to fermenting, preserving, and simple outdoor cooking Mindfulness practices connected to food and nature A Cookbook That Feels Grounded For anyone wanting to cook more seasonally For exploring farmers markets and local ingredients For slowing down and reconnecting with nature For gifting to home cooks who enjoy thoughtful, ingredient-driven meals The Story Behind the Publisher Published by Penguin Random House, a global leader in storytelling and ideas, this book reflects a broader mission to create meaningful content that connects, informs, and inspires. With a long-standing commitment to bringing diverse voices and thoughtful perspectives to readers, the publisher continues to support works that enrich everyday life — from the stories we read to the food we share.