Earls: The Cookbook by Jim Sutherland is a restaurant-inspired cookbook based on the food and culinary philosophy of Earls Restaurants, a Canadian restaurant chain known for contemporary, globally influenced cuisine. The book brings signature Earls-style dishes into the home kitchen, combining restaurant techniques with approachable recipes.

The collection features a wide range of dishes influenced by Asian, North American, Mexican, and international flavours, including appetisers, salads, soups, seafood, meat, chicken, burgers, noodles, rice dishes, sauces, and desserts. It is particularly useful for readers who enjoy recreating restaurant-style meals at home and experimenting with bold flavour combinations.

Alongside recipes, the book provides insight into the history and development of the Earls restaurant brand, its approach to food, and the people and ideas behind its kitchen. This gives the book value not only as a recipe collection but also as a look into restaurant culture and professional food preparation.