“It’s been incredible to see the Phoenix dining scene boom over the past decade and this beautiful cookbook is the perfect showcase of all the incredible chefs thriving here.” –Michael Mina, Bourbon Steak Scottsdale & MINA Group
Buy Book“It’s my hope that what you hold in your hands not only becomes a well-loved, food-spattered cookbook, but also serves as a guide for you to seek out some of our city’s finest treasures.”
—Christina Barrueta
Phoenix’s dynamic food scene has deep culinary roots courtesy of a vibrant community of talented chefs, artisanal producers, and dedicated farmers. Phoenix Cooks by award-winning food writer Christina Barrueta presents 98 signature chef-tested recipes designed for home cooks of all skill levels. From a refreshing yellow gazpacho to an epic Oscar-style tomahawk steak to comforting mesquite chocolate-chip cookies, this beautifully photographed cookbook of the Valley of the Sun’s most popular dishes has something for everyone.
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“Make your next meal this holiday season (or year ’round) sparkle using recipes from this beautifully photographed cookbook.”
“For those interested in the evolution of Phoenix’s food scene, this cookbook stands as documentation of this point in history.”
“I’m excited to announce my second book, Phoenix Cooks, a compilation of recipes from some of our best restaurants, chefs and mixologists.”
“We recently sat down with Barrueta to chat about the process of creating a cookbook and how Phoenix is deserving of a spot on the culinary map.”
“Fifty of the city’s most notable chefs share 100 recipes designed for home cooks of all skill levels, complemented by stunning color photos by local photographer Joanie Simons.”
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“A beautifully photographed ode to the dishes, recipes, and chefs putting Phoenix on the food map.”
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“The vibrant author and Arizona Culinary Hall of Fame food, beverage and travel writer shares an eclectic and insightful collection of recipes that reflect the incredible diversity that is the Arizona culinary landscape.”
“Here, chef Charles Wiley of Hearth ’61 at Mountain Shadows shares how to make his indulgent cranberry-walnut French toast with orange cream and fresh berries. Bon appétit!”
“I have been oozing over every picture, every recipe and I am sure you will too.”
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“It’s been incredible to see the Phoenix dining scene boom over the past decade and this beautiful cookbook is the perfect showcase of all the incredible chefs thriving here.”
—Michael Mina, Bourbon Steak Scottsdale & MINA Group
“This beautiful cookbook brings together Phoenix’s best chefs for an amazing flavor-print of our city. Bravo!”
—Beau MacMillan, Food Network star and executive chef at Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain