An information-packed cooking guide filled with tempting recipes, co-written by New York Knicks’ power forward Amar’e Stoudemire, and his charismatic, world-class chef Maxcel Hardy.

New York Knicks captain Amar’e Stoudemire may be on fire when he’s on the court, but the nearly seven-foot-tall hoops star didn’t know the first thing about lighting a fire. When his personal chef Maxcel Hardy began giving him informal cooking lessons, the six-time NBA All-Star learned to become a comfortable, experienced cook able to whip up tasty, healthy dishes for his family.

Cooking with Amar’e is an engaging chronicle of their informal sessions—a unique, collaborative cookbook featuring stories, recipes, tips, advice, and instructions on cooking techniques, equipment, shopping, party planning, and preparation for home cooks of all levels. Comprehensive and convenient, it allows beginners and practiced cooks to hone their kitchen skills and master dishes at their own pace.

Here are more than 100 healthy recipes the whole family can enjoy, that blend French, Southern, Asian, and Caribbean traditions and flavors, and use ingredients from the local grocery store. In addition to these delicious dishes—some created by Hardy for his many celebrity clients and others based on the traditional Southern dishes both men enjoyed growing up—this straightforward guide is filled with savory personal anecdotes, from humorous stories of working together as Amar’e learned to cook, to Amar’e and Maxcel’s personal reminiscences.

Designed in an easy-to-follow and engaging format, illustrated with 75-100 full color photos, this practical and fun cookbook is sure to become a trusted favorite.

Go from the basketball court to the kitchen with over 100 recipes that deliver:

Approachable for All Skill Levels: Whether you’re a beginner like Amar’e or an experienced home cook, master everything from basic knife skills to slam-dunk meals with easy-to-follow instructions.
A Fusion of Global Flavors: Explore a world of taste with dishes that blend Southern, Caribbean, French, and Asian traditions, all made with ingredients you can find at your local grocery store.
Fuel for Athletes & Families: Discover energizing, balanced meals designed by Chef Max to fuel an NBA All-Star, but delicious and simple enough for any family dinner.
Personal Stories & Pro Tips: Go behind the scenes with humorous anecdotes from the kitchen as Amar’e learns to cook, sharing the journey from hoops star to home chef.

Cooking with Amar'e

Cooking with Amar'e