A combination of recipes intertwined with narrative essays about food and the rhythms and rituals of Lawson's kitchen. For Lawson, food is a constant pleasure. Here she reveals the rhythms and rituals of her kitchen through dishes that make the most of her favorite ingredients, with inspiration for family dinner, vegan feasts and solo suppers. The recipes are accompanied with narrative essays about food, tips on presentation and leftovers, and much more. -- adapted from jacket and perusal of book

Includes index.

Introduction -- What is a recipe? -- A is for anchovy -- Pleasures -- A loving defense of brown food -- Rhubarb -- Much depends on dinner -- Christmas comforts -- Make-ahead, store and freeze notes.