With Inauguration Day just days away, there’s a lot of tension no matter where your politics lie. In an effort to find some middle ground, by way of a dinner table, consider exploring a new cookbook.

Finding that food influences compromise, Capri S. Cafaro, a former Ohio Senate minority leader and host of the podcast “Eat Your Heartland Out,” created “United We Eat: 50 Great American Dishes To Bring Us All Together,” a collection of bipartisan recipes honoring the flavors and traditions of the United States.