"Gentle Foods reminds us that feeding ourselves isn't just about what ends up on the table, but about approaching ourselves with a little more grace. Christina Chaey's gorgeous recipes invite you to think more deeply about what you need from your food: a little comfort, a little inspiration, or simply dinner without overthinking it. More than anything, this book helps you trust yourself in the kitchen, which might be the best thing a cookbook can do."  — Andy Baraghani, author of The Cook You Want To Be 

"This is the cookbook for anyone who has ever wanted a more satisfying relationship with everyday cooking. Even more than delightful recipes (“j’eggs”!) that will deepen your arsenal of techniques, it is a meditation on the beauty of cooking for pleasure, and pleasure alone. Think: the antidote to “phone eats first” culture, and whatever else is wrong with me (if only Chaey’s book also provided a diagnostic model)."— Ella Quittner, author of Obsessed with the Best  

“In today’s fast-moving, optimize-everything world, it can be easy to forget that home cooking is one of the simplest, most fundamental things we can do to ensure we are taking care of ourselves and nourishing our bodies. In Gentle Foods, Christina reminds us of this basic truth on every page, whether it’s through her beautiful writing or her comforting (and insanely delicious) recipes. I’ve dogeared everything from the Custardy Steamed Eggs, to the Cold Kimchi Noodles to the Glazed Tangerine Pound Cake and I feel certain this book is destined to be well-used and well-loved in my kitchen.”  — Jenny Rosenstrach, writer of the bestselling newsletter "Dinner: A Love Story" 

"Cooking from?Gentle Foods?feels like stepping into Christina’s kitchen. These recipes are un-fussy, yet still fresh, comforting, and creative (hello, Whole Grain Kabocha Waffles and Cold Noodles with Tofu Cream). They’re dishes you’ll come back to again and again as a way to nourish your body, satisfy your cravings, and simply take pleasure in the act of cooking. I’ll be reaching for this cookbook for years to come." —Jeanine Donofrio, author of the Love & Lemons series of cookbooks 

"This is food to feel at home in. Simple and undemanding, but still interesting and completely delicious." — Meera Sodha, author of Made in India and Dinner 

“Nowadays, we need easygoing nourishment to feed our bodies and souls. Christina Chaey is here to help with her debut book full of inviting recipes and realistic guidance. Gentle Foods will make you a better cook and human.” — Andrea Nguyen, James Beard Award winning author of The Pho Cookbook and Ever-Green Vietnamese

"In a time where everything feels like the words optimal, elevated, and maximized seem to be attached to everything we see, Gentle Foods reminds us that the simple things, when done with care and intention, are what bring us the most comfort and joy. Christina beautifully lays out a collection of recipes that make you feel good not only while you eat, but also while you cook. With beautifully warm photography to match, I feel instantly at ease, at home, and most importantly excited to cook when opening up to any page."  — Hailee Catalano, author of By Heart 

"These are deeply healing and nourishing recipes that make you feel like a good friend is cooking for you. Christina has thoughtfully filled the pages of Gentle Foods with warmth, tenderness, humor, and countless meals that feel like a warm exhale. This cookbook kindly reminds us all that cooking is less about impressing and more about taking care of ourselves and those around our table." — Kristina Cho, James Beard Award Winning Cookbook Author of Mooncakes and Milk Bread 

"I CANNOT stop cooking from this book! Invite Christina's prose and recipes into your kitchen and they will make you feel whole, both physically and emotionally." —Abra Berens, author of the cookbooks Ruffage, Grist, and Pulp 

"Gentle Foods is not just a cookbook, but it’s an entire world in which I would happily revel forever. This is how everyone should view cooking: as a way to nourish our heart, soul and body with good food that is actually enjoyable to cook. Christina Chaey’s recipes are completely do-able on weeknights, but also quietly elegant. I can see Gentle Foods sitting on my ‘favorite cookbooks’ shelf for years to come." —Hetty Lui McKinnon, James Beard Award winning cookbook author and food writer 

"With Gentle Foods, Christina reminds us that oftentimes the most meaningful meals aren't the most elaborate or fussy— they're the ones that sustain us, comfort us, and bring joy to the everyday. Balancing the confidence of a seasoned cook and warmth of your best friend hanging in the kitchen with you, Christina walks through culinary building blocks, everyday favorites, sweets and breakfasts you can actually get excited about (the creamiest steel-cut oatmeal is on constant rotation in my house). This thoughtful approach to cooking is an invitation to let go of perfection in return for easily-adaptable recipes that you'll return to again and again." — Alexis deBoschnek, author of Nights and Weekends and To The Last Bite 

“Gentle Foods is the book we all need right now. Christina Chaey writes beautifully about reconnecting with food in a vulnerable and generous way. She encourages you to nourish yourself without pretense or perfectionism. I want to make everything in it! The Smoky Coconut Fish Chowder, the Golden Chicken and Lentil Stew with Frizzled Onions, yes please, and ditto on the Red Wine Soy Sauce-Braised Short Ribs. If you're feeling uninspired or in a cooking rut, Gentle Foods makes you want to put your phone down, walk into the kitchen, and start cooking just for yourself. I know I do."  —Colu Henry, author of Better at Home, Colu Cooks and Back Pocket Pasta 

“There are some books that feel like they’ve been on your shelf for forever. Christina masters this feeling, managing to inject a book with new techniques, better methods, and smarter ingredients, while ensuring every recipe feels like it’s one I’ve known and loved for decades.”  —Justine Doiron, author, Justine Cooks

“Cooking from Gentle Foods feels like stepping into Christina’s kitchen. These recipes are un-fussy, yet still fresh, comforting, and creative (hello, Whole Grain Kabocha Waffles and Cold Noodles with Tofu Cream). They’re dishes you’ll come back to again and again as a way to nourish your body, satisfy your cravings, and simply take pleasure in the act of cooking. I’ll be reaching for this cookbook for years to come.” —Jeanine Donofrio, author of the Love & Lemons series of cookbooks

“Christina has a rare ability to make thoughtful food feel completely approachable. Gentle Foods is filled with recipes rooted in great technique, real flavor, and honest cooking. These are the recipes that become part of your repertoire—the ones you turn to again and again because they simply work.” —Joshua McFadden, Author of Six Seasons