STEPHANIE ALEXANDER

chef and author

Dishes to delight, p122

With a career spanning five decades – from Stephanie’s Restaurant through to writing no less than 18 books – Stephanie Alexander has influenced generations of home cooks. In this issue, we preview her latest book, Home. Filled with personal stories and recipes, it reflects the breadth of Alexander’s career, and most importantly to her, the people and experiences that have shaped it. “I wanted the recipes to be those I cook at home but also I wanted each one to display its genesis,” says Alexander.