The Embers & Ash Cookbook: A Chefs Survival Guide Paperback – February 18, 2026

Embers & Ash: The Chef’s Survival Guide to Live-Fire CookingFire is the original ingredient, the primal force that transformed how we cook and eat. Embers & Ash is more than just a cookbook—it’s a deep dive into the art, craft, and adventure of live-fire cooking, where the raw beauty of flame, smoke, and coals meets refined culinary technique. Written by Chef Chris Binotto, a passionate live-fire chef, culinary competitor, and founder of Embers & Ash, this book is a tribute to fire-driven cuisine, blending high-level techniques with the soul of open-flame cooking. With years of experience cooking over fire in the wild, at Michelin Starred restaurants, and at unforgettable pop-up dinners, Chris brings together his knowledge, stories, and expertise to create a one-of-a-kind resource for chefs, home cooks, and fire enthusiasts alike.What’s Inside?Mastering the Fire – Learn the fundamentals of cooking with fire: building the perfect flame, controlling heat, choosing the right wood, and understanding different fire-cooking techniques—from grilling and smoking to ember roasting and coal baking.Ingredient-Driven Cooking – Each chapter explores a different element—Earth, Water, Air, and Fire—paying homage to the animals, vegetables, and ingredients shaped by the land, sea, and sky. Expect expertly crafted dishes that elevate wild game, seafood, farm-fresh produce, and foraged ingredients through the power of open flame.Chef-Tested Recipes – Over 100 fire-kissed recipes, ranging from smoked meats, charred vegetables, wood-fired seafood, and ember-roasted desserts to live-fire spins on nostalgic classics like Foie Gras PB&J and Smoked Wagyu Ribeye with Ponzu Glaze.High-Level Techniques, Made Approachable – Whether you’re searing on cast iron, slow-smoking on your at home BBQ smoker, or cooking primitively in the coals, this book breaks down advanced techniques into practical, approachable steps—helping you build confidence cooking over live fire and beyond, whether in a professional kitchen or out in the wild.Stories & Culinary Adventure – Packed with personal stories, collaborations with incredible chefs, and unforgettable moments from years of fire-driven cooking—from remote camping trips and underground pop-ups to epic chef collaborations.Visual Feast – Stunning photography captures the raw, untamed beauty of live-fire cooking, bringing the food, fire, and experience to life on every page.Whether you’re a chef, an outdoor cooking enthusiast, or someone who just loves the romance of food cooked over flames, Embers & Ash will ignite your passion for fire, food, and adventure. This is not just a cookbook—it’s an experience. So grab your knives, stoke the fire, and get ready to cook like never before. Because great food starts with Embers and ends in Ash. Read more