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    Spanish Accent

    American Home Recipes with a Spanish Touch: A Cookbook

    Author Katie Button, Kate Heddings
    Hardcover
    $40.00 US
    Knopf
    8"W x 10"H | 61 oz | 10 per carton
    On sale Oct 27, 2026 | 304 Pages | 9780593803813
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    Dinnertime, reinvented! Chef Katie Button was raised on American classics: meatloaf, creamed corn, chocolate chip cookies straight from the oven. But when she began cooking professionally, it was the food of Spain that really fired her imagination. Now, as the James Beard–nominated chef and co-founder of Cúrate Bar de Tapas—one of the most acclaimed Spanish restaurants in the country—and the mother of two half-Spanish children, she brings together these two culinary cultures in one delectable collection of family friendly recipes.

    Think Spiced Seared Salmon with Catalan-Style Spinach, Spanish Adobo Fried Chicken, No Churn Salted Olive Oil Ice Cream and, of course, the Ultimate Spanish Tortilla. Drawing inspiration from the Spanish pantry, Button transforms old standbys into something new and exciting, giving you the best of both worlds. These are simple, accessible dishes for everyday cooking; sure-to-be-future-favorites like meatloaf with pinenuts (and secret anchovies!), kale salad with Mojo Verde vinaigrette, and smashburgers zhuged up with smoked paprika and aioli.

    Whether you’re looking to breathe new life into your recipe rotation or to level up your entertaining, Spanish Accent adds a touch of Spanish flair to every meal. Filled with all the expert tips, tricks, and timesaving, flavor-boosting shortcuts you could ever want, it’s a cookbook that celebrates the global way in which we all cook and eat today.
    “I have always admired Katie as a chef. Not only is she incredibly skilled and knowledgeable, but she isn’t afraid of a little risk when it comes to breathing new life into old favorites—and the result is always something unique and delicious. The creative fusion of flavor, culture, and story that she shares in this cookbook is inspiring me to take more chances in my own kitchen.” —Joanna Gaines

    “Reading this book is like walking into a kitchen where the windows are thrown wide open to the spirit of Spain. What I adore most is how honest and generous Katie is as she breathes new life into American favorites—like mac and cheese, meatloaf, or chicken soup—using the flavorful and exciting building blocks of her Spanish pantry. Her warm, down-to-earth voice offers us a beautiful invitation to bring a touch of Spanish sunshine home to the people we love. I know my copy will be stained with olive oil and pimentón in no time—it’s a book I’ll reach for over and over.” —Suzy Karadsheh, New York Times bestselling author and founder of TheMediterraneanDish.com

    “Katie, like me, has a foot in both America and Spain. In this book, she shares new, unique dishes that don’t just prove her mastery of both cuisines, but also the joy she finds in feeding her beautiful family.” —José Andrés

    “I always say cooking for others is the purest expression of love. Chef Button's synthesis of Spanish and American foods is proof of that love and comfort she has given to her family and the guests in her restaurant for many years. It is a celebration of taking different parts of the cultures you grew up in and the cultures you encounter throughout your life and making it into something new and your own. This beautiful book will breathe new life into many meals to be shared with friends and family.” —Jacques Pépin, chef, author, television personality, and culinary educator

    “Katie Button’s food, rooted in Spain and plated in the American South, is at once deeply traditional and ever-evolving, authentic to both worlds, yet somehow completely her own. With Spanish Accent, she takes us from her bustling restaurant into her cozy home kitchen, blending the bright, brined and bold flavors of the Spanish pantry with beloved American staples, creating a treasury of instant classics I want to make over and over again. Buen Provecho!” —Gail Simmons, food expert, TV host, and author of Bringing It Home
    © Quentin Bacon
    Katie Button is a cookbook author, mother, five-time James Beard Award nominee, the chef and co-founder of the acclaimed Spanish restaurant Cúrate Bar de Tapas and a Food & Wine Best New Chef (2015). Under her stewardship, Cúrate Bar de Tapas was honored with the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Hospitality Award in 2022 and was recognized in the 2025 Michelin Guide. SPANISH ACCENT, Button’s second cookbook, celebrates bold Spanish flavors through a modern, personal lens, continuing the culinary journey she began  with her first cookbook, Cúrate: Authentic Spanish Food from an American Kitchen (2016), which brought the spirit of her restaurant into home kitchens. 
     
    Button is the host of Magnolia Network’s From the Source and was most recently selected as one of 16 elite chefs to compete on CBS’s high-stakes culinary competition series America’s Culinary Cup, where she showcases her creativity, technical precision, and leadership on a national stage. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina. View titles by Katie Button
    Kate Heddings View titles by Kate Heddings

    About

    Dinnertime, reinvented! Chef Katie Button was raised on American classics: meatloaf, creamed corn, chocolate chip cookies straight from the oven. But when she began cooking professionally, it was the food of Spain that really fired her imagination. Now, as the James Beard–nominated chef and co-founder of Cúrate Bar de Tapas—one of the most acclaimed Spanish restaurants in the country—and the mother of two half-Spanish children, she brings together these two culinary cultures in one delectable collection of family friendly recipes.

    Think Spiced Seared Salmon with Catalan-Style Spinach, Spanish Adobo Fried Chicken, No Churn Salted Olive Oil Ice Cream and, of course, the Ultimate Spanish Tortilla. Drawing inspiration from the Spanish pantry, Button transforms old standbys into something new and exciting, giving you the best of both worlds. These are simple, accessible dishes for everyday cooking; sure-to-be-future-favorites like meatloaf with pinenuts (and secret anchovies!), kale salad with Mojo Verde vinaigrette, and smashburgers zhuged up with smoked paprika and aioli.

    Whether you’re looking to breathe new life into your recipe rotation or to level up your entertaining, Spanish Accent adds a touch of Spanish flair to every meal. Filled with all the expert tips, tricks, and timesaving, flavor-boosting shortcuts you could ever want, it’s a cookbook that celebrates the global way in which we all cook and eat today.

    Praise

    “I have always admired Katie as a chef. Not only is she incredibly skilled and knowledgeable, but she isn’t afraid of a little risk when it comes to breathing new life into old favorites—and the result is always something unique and delicious. The creative fusion of flavor, culture, and story that she shares in this cookbook is inspiring me to take more chances in my own kitchen.” —Joanna Gaines

    “Reading this book is like walking into a kitchen where the windows are thrown wide open to the spirit of Spain. What I adore most is how honest and generous Katie is as she breathes new life into American favorites—like mac and cheese, meatloaf, or chicken soup—using the flavorful and exciting building blocks of her Spanish pantry. Her warm, down-to-earth voice offers us a beautiful invitation to bring a touch of Spanish sunshine home to the people we love. I know my copy will be stained with olive oil and pimentón in no time—it’s a book I’ll reach for over and over.” —Suzy Karadsheh, New York Times bestselling author and founder of TheMediterraneanDish.com

    “Katie, like me, has a foot in both America and Spain. In this book, she shares new, unique dishes that don’t just prove her mastery of both cuisines, but also the joy she finds in feeding her beautiful family.” —José Andrés

    “I always say cooking for others is the purest expression of love. Chef Button's synthesis of Spanish and American foods is proof of that love and comfort she has given to her family and the guests in her restaurant for many years. It is a celebration of taking different parts of the cultures you grew up in and the cultures you encounter throughout your life and making it into something new and your own. This beautiful book will breathe new life into many meals to be shared with friends and family.” —Jacques Pépin, chef, author, television personality, and culinary educator

    “Katie Button’s food, rooted in Spain and plated in the American South, is at once deeply traditional and ever-evolving, authentic to both worlds, yet somehow completely her own. With Spanish Accent, she takes us from her bustling restaurant into her cozy home kitchen, blending the bright, brined and bold flavors of the Spanish pantry with beloved American staples, creating a treasury of instant classics I want to make over and over again. Buen Provecho!” —Gail Simmons, food expert, TV host, and author of Bringing It Home

    Author

    © Quentin Bacon
    Katie Button is a cookbook author, mother, five-time James Beard Award nominee, the chef and co-founder of the acclaimed Spanish restaurant Cúrate Bar de Tapas and a Food & Wine Best New Chef (2015). Under her stewardship, Cúrate Bar de Tapas was honored with the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Hospitality Award in 2022 and was recognized in the 2025 Michelin Guide. SPANISH ACCENT, Button’s second cookbook, celebrates bold Spanish flavors through a modern, personal lens, continuing the culinary journey she began  with her first cookbook, Cúrate: Authentic Spanish Food from an American Kitchen (2016), which brought the spirit of her restaurant into home kitchens. 
     
    Button is the host of Magnolia Network’s From the Source and was most recently selected as one of 16 elite chefs to compete on CBS’s high-stakes culinary competition series America’s Culinary Cup, where she showcases her creativity, technical precision, and leadership on a national stage. She lives in Asheville, North Carolina. View titles by Katie Button
    Kate Heddings View titles by Kate Heddings

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