As part of her Roots Cookbook Tour, noted Portland, Oregon cookbook author, Diane Morgan, brings her newest tome, Roots: The Definitive Compendium with more than 225 Recipes (Chronicle Books; $40), to Seattle for a special dinner and book signing on Wednesday, December 5th at Trace. This go-to compendium is both a comprehensive reference book and a cookbook of simple yet creative ways to prepare dozens of different root vegetables, the local ones and the global ones—from beets, to malanga, to wasabi.
Chef de Cuisine Steven Ariel will execute recipes from Diane’s cookbook, putting his own spin on a delicious, 5-course dinner with an optional wine pairing.
Roots Cookbook Menu:
Kevin Ludwig’s carrot margarita
Creamy turnip soup with greens
Erath Pinot Gris, Oregon, 2011
Celery root, Celery Heart, and Celery Leaf Salad
CSM Indian Wells Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, WA, 2009
Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Salsify, Carrots, Chickpeas, and Cranberries
Helix Syrah, Columbia Valley, WA 2007
Three layer parsnip cake with galangal poached pears and cream cheese frosting
CSM Late Harvest Chenin Blanc, Horse Heaven Hills, WA, 2006
The cost of the dinner is $55 per person with $25 additional wine pairing; books will be sold separately. Reservations are required; please contact at (206) 264-6109 or via email at farrah.han@whotels.com.