The Lost Kitchen Volume 3: Seize the Supper

The stunning third volume in The Lost Kitchen cookbook series from Erin French, award-winning restaurant founder and New York Times bestselling author of Finding Freedom, The Lost Kitchen, and Big Heart Little Stove

Erin French brings you perfectly crafted meals for dining outside the box and living in the moment in her latest cookbook, Seize the Supper. From her beloved home and restaurant, the Lost Kitchen in Freedom, Maine, come hearty main dishes balanced with crisp, bright salads and sweet and spiced desserts. Her well-rounded meals are made with true comfort and seasonal nourishment that are perfect for carrying you from shorter days and late-afternoon feasts to snowy winter nights sitting by the fire to picnics that welcome the blooming of spring.

In simple yet rewarding steps, French shares delicious recipes that will foster connection and inspiration around the table. From flavorful salads and sides such as Soft Polenta with Honey & Ricotta, Roasted Asparagus with Tarragon Vinaigrette, and Pear, Walnut & Blue Cheese Waldorf to rich mains including Provençal Roasted Chicken, Fried Halibut, and Buttermilk Leg of Lamb with Fennel & Orange to irresistible desserts like Baked Vanilla Spice Puddings with Cherry Compote and Rosemary Maple Ice Cream, French’s recipes are filled with warmth, heart, and meaningful tips for embracing the joy of now.

Erin French is the owner and chef of The Lost Kitchen, a 40-seat restaurant in Freedom, Maine, that was recently named one TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places and one of "12 Restaurants Worth Traveling Across the World to Experience" by Bloomberg. A born-and-raised native of Maine, she learned early the simple pleasures of thoughtful food and the importance of gathering for a meal. Her love of sharing Maine and its delicious heritage with curious dinner guests and new friends alike has garnered attention in outlets such as The New York Times (her piece was one of the ten most read articles in the food section the year it was published), Martha Stewart Living, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, and Food & Wine. She has been invited to share her story on NPR’s All Things Considered, The Chew, CBS This Morning, and The Today Show. Erin was featured in a short film made by Tastemade in partnership with L. L. Bean, which won a James Beard Award, and The Lost Kitchen Cookbook has been named one of the best cookbooks by The Washington Post, Vogue.com, and Remodelista and was nominated for a James Beard Foundation Award.