A Southern staple gets a makeover in Pimento Cheese: The Cookbook (St. Martin’s Griffin, Sept. 2014). Authored by The Runaway Spoon blogger Perre Coleman Magness, this cheesy guide gives modern variations on the comfort-food classic, with recipes such as savory cheesecake, cheesy breakfast popovers, and creamy Southern-style risotto. All the basics are covered, too—Magness gives us the history of the star players (pimento peppers, paprika, cheddar cheese, and mayonnaise), along with a recipe for homemade mayo. With vibrant photographs and 50 straightforward recipes, you can have your (cheese)cake and eat it, too.
Alicia Hahn
Alicia Hahn excels at eating and enjoys writing, crosswords, and cooking (preferably with cheese). Originally from San Francisco, she moved to Boston for school and fell in love with the city (despite an annual campaign against winter). Her favorite place to be is the farmers’ market, where she finds weird and exciting ingredients to make or break her next meal.
