{"product_id":"chef-john-reason-cookbook-the-roux-d-chef-from-soldier-to-chef","title":"Chef John Reason Cookbook: The Roux’d Chef: From Soldier to Chef","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Roux’d Chef: From Soldier to Chef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is more than a cookbook — it’s a journey built on faith, family, service, and bold Louisiana flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by Chef John Reason, a retired U.S. Army veteran, avid outdoorsman, and Louisiana-based chef, this cookbook brings together \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003ewild game, wild-caught seafood, and Cajun tradition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in recipes designed to be cooked — not just read. From campfires and outdoor kitchens to family tables and gatherings, these dishes reflect a lifetime of discipline, respect for ingredients, and love for feeding people well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, you’ll find \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003efamily-friendly, flavor-forward recipes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rooted in Cajun and Creole cooking, with a strong emphasis on outdoor techniques, cast iron, and real-world cooking conditions. The book features everything from campfire starters and small plates to rich gumbos, comforting stews, wild game classics, Louisiana seafood, rice dishes, sides, sauces, breads, and desserts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChef John’s philosophy is simple: you don’t need fancy equipment or complicated techniques to cook great food. What you need is intention, patience, and respect for the process. These recipes are adaptable, practical, and built to work whether you’re cooking at home, at camp, or over open fire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis cookbook is also deeply personal. It tells the story of a life shaped by military service, Louisiana heritage, and the belief that food is a way to serve others. From Soldier to Chef isn’t just a tagline — it’s the foundation of every recipe inside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re an outdoor cook, a Louisiana food lover, a wild game enthusiast, or someone who believes that food brings people together, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Roux’d Chef\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was written for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCook these recipes. Make them your own. Share them with people you love.\u003cbr\u003eThat’s what they were made for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curious Cabinets Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52136002715879,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/9608\/8807\/files\/ChefJohnReason.jpg?v=1780226974","url":"https:\/\/curiouscabinetsbookshop.com\/products\/chef-john-reason-cookbook-the-roux-d-chef-from-soldier-to-chef","provider":"Curious Cabinets Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}