Cook up the best of summer with homegrown ideas from some of Western Canada's great food miinds.

Quinoa 365: The Everyday Superfood
By Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming

Sisters Patricia Green and Carolyn Hemming show us how to incorporate quinoa, a superfood with eight amnio acids and plenty of protein, into all our favorite dishes.
See Thai Cashew Chicken and Broccoli on Quinoa and Pomegranate, Almond, and Feta Salad

Kitchen Scraps: A Humorous Illustrated Cookbook
By Pierre Lamielle

Full of comforting recipes, hilarious illustrations, and witty observations, this cookbook is for those of us who aren't too serious about cooking but want to impress our friends with delicious food.
See The Blessed Eggs of Ste. Anise (Eggs Benedict with plenty of fennel) and Cheesy Mac's Mac and Cheese

C Food
By Robert Clark and Harry Kambolis
Photography by Hamid Attie

Create a much coveted meal from Vancouver's C Food restaurant at home with this gorgeously illustrated and photographed cookbook. Complete with step-by-set instructions and plating recommendations, these recipes are as beautiful as they are delicious.
See Roasted B.C. Sablefish with Wildflower Honey Glaze and Swiss Chard and Pacific Oven-Roasted Halibut with Parmesan Tuile and Arugula Puree