Cookbooks
Since I was a kid, I have always kept a diary. Maybe it was a holdover from my family; I remember my mother writing in her diary. For me, it was something about getting my words down on paper. It could be as simple as what I did that day or as complicated as describing a really special dinner in every, minute detail. But either way, I just had to do it every day. So I guess it isn't surprising that I'm a writer today.
Wine Country Cooking
My beautiful new cookbook will be released this summer. Stay tuned!
From Tapas to Meze: Small Plates from the Mediterranean
(Ten Speed Press, October 2004)
This is the completely revised edition of my first cookbook - my absolute favorite! This edition has full-color photographs, and 160 of the best recipes from the original book. I love Mediterranean small plates!
Weir Cooking in the City: More Than 125 Recipes and Inspiring Ideas for Relaxed Entertaining
I love this cookbook. It brings together so many things I'm passionate about: simple and fresh recipes that use all the resources of the city and entertaining with ease. (Read about the companion television series.)
Joanne Weir's More Cooking in the Wine Country
{Simon & Schuster, April 2001)
My second wine country book and a continuing celebration of that amazing place where everything grows and it's easy to live a rich life of fresh, seasonal foods and slow, happy time at the table.
Weir Cooking: Recipes From the Wine Country
Time-Life Pub; ISBN: 0-7835-5327-7
My first wine country book, it focuses on the extraordinary ingredients grown and crafted here: olives, goat cheese, artisan breads, and wine.
You Say Tomato: Peel, Chop, Roast, Dry, Freeze, Preserve, and Enjoy
Broadway Books; ISBN: 0-7679-0135-5
It's everything you always wanted to know about tomatoes, from loads of historical tidbits to all my favorite recipes for this wonderful fruit eaten as a vegetable.
From Tapas to Meze: First Courses from the Mediterranean Shores of Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Turkey, the Middle East, and North Africa
Crown Pub; ISBN: 0-5175-8962-1
This is my very first cookbook and it is a work of love. I love this part of the world and the first courses of the countries there.
The following books were written for Williams-Sonoma. Some titles are out of stock or out of print, but all are available used at www.amazon.com.
Complete Seasons Cookbook (Williams-Sonoma Seasonal Celebration)
by Joanne Weir, et al
Hardcover - 304 pages (June 2000)
Time Life; ASIN: 0737020326
The four seasons are brought together in this beautiful, compilation cookbook (each season was treated in a separate book). You'll always know what's in season and how to prepare it, whether you're cooking for a casual or an elegant occasion. And the photographs are beautiful.
Beans & Rice (Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library)
by Joanne Weir, et al
Hardcover - 108 pages (May 1999)
Time Life; ISBN: 0783502796
I love this kind of food. You'll find 45 simple and nutritious recipes for every occasion: soups, salads, sides, and main dishes.
Vegetarian (Williams Sonoma Kitchen Library)
by Joanne Weir, et al
Hardcover - 108 pages (May 1999)
Time Life; ISBN: 0783503113
These are simple, delicious, and nutritious recipes that will appeal to everyone, vegetarian or otherwise.
Shellfish (Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library)
by Joanne Weir, et al
Hardcover - 108 pages (May 1999)
Time Life; ASIN: 0783503059
I tried to cover all the bases: from crown shrimp in aspic to boiled beer shrimp. If you love shellfish like I do, you'll love this book.
Pork & Lamb (Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library)
by Joanne Weir, et al
Hardcover - 108 pages (May 1999)
Time Life; ISBN: 0783503091
This is a wonderful book for lovers of pork and lamb. You’ll find lots of recipes to tempt you.
Pasta Soups & Salads (Williams-Sonoma Pasta Collection)
by Joanne Weir, et al
Hardcover - 108 pages (June 1999)
Time Life; ASIN: 078350313X
I love simple, flavorful food like this. Here are lots of great recipes for soups and salads using pasta.
Small Plates (Williams-Sonoma Lifestyles)
by Joanne Weir, et al
Hardcover - 112 pages (October 1999)
Time Life; ISBN: 0737020261
What can I say? I love small plates. Serve them one at time or group them together for a party or a complete meal.
Spring: Recipes Inspired by Nature's Bounty (Williams-Sonoma Seasonal Celebration)
by Joanne Weir
Hardcover - 128 pages (February 1997)
Time Life; ISBN: 0783546068
It's hard to argue with the notion that spring brings a lot of possibility to the cook's repertoire. Here are some of my best spring recipes, like fresh pea soup with lemon creme fraiche, roast leg of spring lamb with mint sauce, and spring celebration cake.
Summer: Recipes Inspired by Nature's Bounty (Williams-Sonoma Seasonal Celebration)
by Joanne Weir
Hardcover - 128 pages (June 1997)
Time Life; ISBN: 0783546076
Cooking by the seasons is the way to go. You're always assured of the best tasting ingredients. Here are 45 recipes using summer's best.
Autumn: Recipes Inspired by Nature's Bounty (Williams-Sonoma Seasonal Celebration , No 4)
by Joanne Weir
Hardcover - 128 pages (October 1997)
Time Life; ASIN: 0783546084
Don't you love the fall? It always makes me feel like spending more time in the kitchen, cooking soups, braises, and comforting desserts.
Winter: Recipes Inspired by Nature's Bounty (Williams-Sonoma Seasonal Celebration)
by Joanne Weir
Hardcover - 128 pages (June 1999)
Time Life; ISBN: 0783546092
My answer to flavorless mid-winter tomatoes? Don’t use them. Instead, find out how to use the best of winter vegetables and other special ingredients of this season.
American Food: A Celebration
by Joanne Weir, et al
Hardcover (October 1993)
Collins Publications; ASIN: 0002551535
I served as editor on this beautiful survey of American food. And it covers it all: from New England lobster to California pizza.
