Southern Heat by Anthony Lamas and Gwen Pratesi (Taunton, 2015)

Chef Anthony Lamas is a “California kid” with Latin roots who takes inspiration from his heritage, his Kentucky home, and his wife, Samantha’s Jewish background. In his first cookbook Lamas shares his unique recipes that add new flavours and textures to otherwise familiar dishes. The book includes family favourites across generations, most-requested recipes from his restaurant’s menu, as well as Latin staples.