Sewall simplifies his beloved restaurant repertoire for the home cook with more than 100 dishes. Featured are comforting favorites like vegetable-packed rice bowls; breakfast and lunch fare that includes broccoli and goat cheese frittatas and a roast beef sandwich with caramelized onions; and dinners of pasta with asparagus and slow-roasted pork shoulder.

His recipes elevate home cooking by sharing a chef’s perspective: sourcing seasonally, adding key ingredients to bump up flavor, and utilizing professional techniques. Starting with a look at what’s inside his own kitchen and pantry—the essential condiments, spices, and equipment—this cookbook is organized by chapters covering the meals of the day and more. Dishes presented in inspiring photography include grilled shrimp with papaya and avocado, roasted parsnip soup, and cumin-roasted sweet potatoes. Also provided is a how-to section that covers making pasta and cooking eggs. These approachable recipes will delight families who appreciate the art of home cooking.

Other cookbooks by this author

• Grits: A Cultural and Culinary Journey Through the South
• Grits: A Cultural and Culinary Journey Through the South
• The New England Kitchen: Fresh Takes on Seasonal Recipes
• Oysters: A Celebration in the Raw
• The Row 34 Cookbook: Stories and Recipes from a Neighborhood Oyster Bar
• Shucked: Life on a New England Oyster Farm