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The League of Kitchens Cookbook:

Brilliant Tips, Secret Methods & Favorite Family Recipes from Around the World

By Lisa Kyung Gross and the Women of the League of Kitchens Cooking School, with Rachel Wharton

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Delicious, simple, family recipes from around the world from the instructors of League of Kitchens–the innovative and widely acclaimed cooking school in New York City.

Founded in 2014 by Lisa Kyung Gross, the daughter of a Korean immigrant and a Jewish New Yorker, League of Kitchens is a unique cooking school that empowers immigrant women to share culinary expertise and culture through hands-on cooking workshops, both in their homes and online. The instructors pass on their knowledge, skills, recipes, and most importantly, their secrets for how to cook with love. At its heart, League of Kitchens is a celebration of the invaluable contributions of immigrants to our food culture and society.

Now, with The League of Kitchens Cookbook, you can bring these exceptional classes into your own home kitchen. This visually stunning cookbook features favorite family recipes that have been honed and perfected over the years and passed down through the generations: recipes from Mexico, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ukraine, Greece, Afghanistan, India, Argentina, Japan, Uzbekistan, Lebanon, Iran, and Nepal. Each recipe goes beyond mere ingredients and instruction; it’s enriched with personal stories, cultural and family traditions, and the secret tips, tricks, and tiny details that elevate a dish from good to extraordinary—those little nuances that make something uniquely amazing and delicious.

Organized by food category—"Chicken," "Vegetables," “Seafood,” "Salads," etc.— the book highlights the tried and true everyday recipes that League of Kitchens instructors cook for their families and friends. From Greek Roasted Chicken and Potatoes with Lemon and Oregano to Uzbek Mung Bean Soup with Rice, Fresh Herbs, and Dried Apricots; from Lebanese Salad with Pomegranate Molasses to Indonesian Corn Fritters with Shrimp, every page is an invitation to explore new flavors, master new cooking techniques, and to discover the heartfelt stories behind the recipes. The recipes are simple yet captivating, focusing on nourishing, affordable ingredients that embody the values of seasonality and freshness that are central to every traditional kitchen across the globe.

The League of Kitchens Cookbook is a testament to the power of food to bring people together, to bridge cultural divides, and to enrich our lives in unimagined ways. It doesn't just show you how to cook—it shows you how to bring the world to your plate.

Book Tour

Check out the schedule below and join us at an event near you!

  • Brooklyn, NY: Book Launch Party at Books are Magic

    Weds November 13, 2024, 7pm
    Conversation with Sohla El-Waylly, snacks, and book signing
    Panelists: Lisa Kyung Gross, Angie Vargas, Jeanette Chawki, Aiko Cascio, Damira Inatullaeva, Rachana Rimal
    Location: Books are Magic at the Invisible Dog Art Center, and on YouTube Live
    Tickets: Tickets are free, but you need to reserve a spot.

  • Brooklyn, NY: Author Talk at Archestratus

    Thurs November 14, 2024, 6pm
    Conversation with Farideh Sadeghin, snacks, and book signing
    Panelists: Lisa Kyung Gross, Afsari Jahan, Despina Economou, Larisa Frumkin, Mirta Rinaldi, Yamini Joshi
    Location: Archestratus Books + Food
    Tickets: Reserve here

  • San Francisco, CA: Cooking Demo at Ferry Plaza Farmers Market

    Sat November 16, 2024, 11am
    Cooking demo and book signing
    Panelists: Lisa Kyung Gross, Mab Abbas
    Location: Ferry Plaza Farmers Market & Foodwise Classroom
    Tickets: No tickets needed. All the info is here.

  • Los Angeles, CA: Author Talk at Now Serving

    Mon November 18, 2024, 7pm
    Conversation with Gillian Ferguson and book signing
    Panelists: Lisa Kyung Gross
    Location: Now Serving
    Tickets: Reserve here

  • Sommerville, MA: Author Talk at Lehrhaus

    Tues November 19, 2024, 7:30pm
    Conversation with Joshua Foer and book signing
    Panelists: Lisa Kyung Gross
    Location: Lehrhaus
    Tickets: Reserve here

  • Boston, MA: Author Talk at Brookline Booksmith

    Weds November 20, 2024, 7pm
    Conversation with Ana Sortun and book signing
    Panelists: Lisa Kyung Gross, Mirta Rinaldi
    Location: Brookline Booksmith
    Tickets: Reserve here

  • Washington, DC: Author Talk at Bold Fork Books

    Thurs November 21, 2024, 7pm
    Conversation with Olga Massov and book signing
    Panelists: Lisa Kyung Gross, Yamini Joshi
    Location: Bold Fork Books
    Tickets: Reserve here

  • New York, NY: Author Talk at the Museum at Eldridge Street

    Thurs December 5, 2024, 6pm
    Conversation with Rozanne Gold and book signing
    Panelists: Lisa Kyung Gross, Nawida Saidhosin, Damira Inatullaeva
    Location: Museum at Eldridge Street
    Tickets: Reserve here

  • New York, NY: Author Talk at the Museum of the City of New York

    Sat December 7, 2024, 1pm
    Author talk and book signing
    Panelists: Lisa Kyung Gross, Yipin Benin, Angie Vargas
    Location: Museum of the City of New York
    Tickets: Reserve here

  • Queens, NY: Holiday Market with Push Projects

    Sun December 8, 2024, 4pm-8pm
    League of Kitchens Holiday Market Pop-Up and book signing
    Panelists: Lisa Kyung Gross + instructors
    Location: Push Projects, Woodward Residency (467 Woodward Avenue Ridgewood, NY 11385)
    Tickets: Free and open to the public