Abra BerensPulp: A Practical Guide to Cooking with Fruit (Hardcover)

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Discover a fresh, creative approach to cooking with fruit in Pulp by Abra Berens—a vibrant follow-up to her acclaimed titles Ruffage and Grist. This beautifully crafted cookbook features over 215 recipes and variations that showcase how fruit can transform both sweet and savory dishes, bringing seasonality, balance, and bold flavor to everyday meals.

Pulp goes beyond traditional uses of fruit, highlighting its versatility in elevating mains—whether it’s adding brightness to roasted vegetables, depth to savory meats, or freshness to salads and soups. Recipes like Roast Chicken over Blueberries, Cornbread with Lemon, Melon, Cucumber + Chickpea Salad, and Rum-Plum Clafoutis inspire home cooks to think differently about ingredients they already love.

Packed with practical guidance, a helpful Baker’s Toolkit, and more than 100 stunning photographs, this 432-page cookbook combines approachability with culinary creativity. With its warm, Midwestern charm and emphasis on simple, delicious cooking, Pulp is an essential addition to any kitchen—perfect alongside modern classics like Plenty, Six Seasons, and Small Victories.