6Phoenix's dynamic food scene has deep culinary roots courtesy of a vibrant community of talented chefs, artisanal producers, and dedicated farmers. Phoenix Cooks by award-winning food writer Christina Barrueta presents 98 signature chef-tested recipes designed for home cooks of all skill levels. From a refreshing yellow gazpacho to an epic Oscar-style tomahawk steak to comforting mesquite chocolate-chip cookies, this beautifully photographed cookbook of the Valley of the Sun's most popular dishes has something for everyone.