The International Association of Culinary Professionals has a distinguished history of honoring some of the best and brightest in the culinary community. The 2017 winners in cookbooks were announced and includes some of our own favorites that published last year. Vivian Howard's Deep Run Roots ran away with four (!) awards this year, including Best Cookbook, Chefs & Restaurants, and the General category. Below are five of the big category winners - congratulations to all!
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Cookbook of the Year: Deep Run Roots: Stories and Recipes from My Corner of the South by Vivian Howard
With photographs for every recipe this is a new American classic of southern cooking.
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People's Choice: The Vegetable Butcher: How to Select, Prep, Slice, Dice, and Masterfully Cook Vegetables from Artichokes to Zucchini
Beautifully produced techniques for choosing and prepping A-Z vegetables with recipes to put your efforts to good use at the table.
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International: Tasting Rome: Fresh Flavors and Forgotten Recipes from an Ancient City by Katie Parla and Kristina Gill
Forgotten recipes and modern interpretations highlight the culinary traditions and influences of Rome.
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American: Victuals: An Appalachian Journey, with Recipes by Ronni Lundy and Johnny Autry
80 recipes and stories showcase the defining foods of Appalachia past and present.
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Baking: Savory or Sweet: Bread Illustrated: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Bakery-Quality Results at Home by The Editors at America's Test Kitchen
With photo tutorials and recipes that progress in difficulty, this is the book that cracks the code on an often daunting culinary subject.
*You can view a PDF file of all the IACP categories and winners here.
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