 | Everyday Pasta
Brand: Cookbook Part Number: 100020
For <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Giada De Laurentiis, pasta has always been one of the great pleasures of the table: itâs healthy and delicious; it can be light and delicate or rich and hearty; itâs readily available and easy to prepare--everything you want in a meal. And nothing satisfies a craving for Italian food quite like it! In <i>Everyday Pasta</i>, Giada invites you to share her love of this versatile staple with more than a hundred brand-new recipes for pasta dishes, as well as for complementary sauces, salads, and sides tempting enough to bring the whole family to the dinner table.<br><br>Without forgetting about the classics we all love, Giada makes the most of the many varieties of pasta available to create recipes that combine familiar flavors in exciting new ways.<br><br>Although most of these dishes are all-in-one meals in themselves, Giada also supplies recipes for her favorite appetizers, side dishes, and salads to round them out.<br><br>Whether youâre looking for a simple summer supper that makes the most of seasonal vegetables or seeking comfort in a pasta bowl on a cold winterâs night, <i>Everyday Pasta</i> offers just the thing. <br><br>⢠Tuna, Green Bean, and Orzo Salad<br>⢠Crab Salad Napoleans with Fresh Pasta<br>⢠Roman-Style Fettuccini with Chicken<br>⢠Baked Pastina Casserole<br>⢠Tagliatelle with Short Ribs Ragou<br>⢠Spaghetti with Eggplant, Butternut Squash, and Shrimp<br><br>Easy to prepare and endlessly versatile, pasta makes a wonderful quick supper when time is short but easily becomes an elegant meal when the occasion requires. In <i>Everyday Pasta</i>, Giada shows you how, with a few basic ingredients from the fridge and the pantry, youâre never more than minutes away from a delicious pasta dinner. | *$15.00 |
 | The Country Cooking of Ireland
Brand: Chronicle Books
In <em>The Country Cooking of Ireland</em>, internationally acclaimed food and travel writer Colman Andrews brings to life the people, countryside, and delicious food of Ireland. Fast emerging as one of the world's hottest culinary destinations, Ireland is a country of artisanal bakers, farmers, cheesemakers, and butteries, where farm-to-table dining has been practiced for centuries. Meticulously researched and reported, this sumptuous cookbook includes 250 recipes and more than 100 photographs of the pubs, the people, and the emerald Irish countryside taken by award-winning photographer Christopher Hirsheimer. Rich with stories of the food and people who make Ireland a wonderful place to eat, and laced with charming snippets of song, folklore, and poetry, <em>The Country Cooking of Ireland</em> ushers in a new understanding of Irish food. | *$20.97 |
 | The Cast Iron Skillet Cookbook: Recipes for the Best Pan in Your Kitchen
Brand: Sasquatch Books
The cast-iron skillet is the original gourmet-cooking tool. This cookbook aims to show modern cooks how this inexpensive cast iron tool is the best pan in their kitchen. Fusing new and traditional recipes and gathering farm-fresh produce and ingredients, the authors show cooks how to make delicious food in this versatile skillet. Recipes include: Succulent Seared Pork Chops with Plum-Mustard-Cornichon Sauce; Dutch Baby (puffed pancake with lemon and powdered sugar); Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Radicchio; and Warm Pear Upside Down Cake. | *$7.40 |
 | Food Journeys of a Lifetime: 500 Extraordinary Places to Eat Around the Globe
Brand: National Geographic
For pure pleasure, few experiences are as satisfying as a chance to explore the worldâs great culinary traditions and landmarksÂand here, in the latest title of our popular series of illustrated travel gift books, youâll find a fabulous itinerary of foods, dishes, markets, and restaurants worth traveling far and wide to savor.<br><br>On the menu is the best of the best from all over the globe: Tokyoâs freshest sushi; the spiciest Creole favorites in New Orleans; the finest vintages of the great French wineries; the juiciest cuts of beef in Argentina; and much, much more. Youâll sample the sophisticated dishes of fabled chefs and five-star restaurants, of course, but youâll also discover the simpler pleasures of the side-street cafés that cater to local people and the classic specialties that give each region a distinctive flavor.<br><br>Every cuisine tells a unique story about its countryside, climate, and culture, and in these pages youâll meet the men and women who transform natureâs bounty into a thousand gustatory delights. Hundreds of appetizing full-color illustrations evoke an extraordinary range of tastes and cooking techniques; a wide selection of recipes invites you to create as well as consume; sidebars give a wealth of entertaining information about additional sites to visit as well as the cultural importance of the featured food; while lively top ten lists cover topics from chocolate factories to champagne bars, from historic food markets to wedding feasts, harvest celebrations, and festive occasions of every kind. In addition, detailed practical travel information provides all the ingredients youâll need to cook up a truly delicious experience for even the most demanding of traveling gourmets. | *$20.22 |
 | Gourmet Today: More than 1000 All-New Recipes for the Contemporary Kitchen
Brand: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | *$17.89 |
 | Raw for Dessert: Easy Delights for Everyone
Brand: Book Publishing Company (TN)
Now you can have your cake and eat it too! You can stay vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or just plain health-conscious and still eat delicious cakes, pies, compotes, crumbles, custards, sorbets, ice creams, cookies, and candies! <P>Jennifer Cornbleet, author of the best selling <i>Raw Food Made Easy for 1 or 2 People</i>, shares her favorite easy no-bake treats. Learn how to: <BR>â¢Avoid white sugar, white flour, dairy products, trans-fats, saturated fats, and processed foods <BR> ⢠Make easy-to-follow recipes â quickly and affordably <BR> ⢠Enjoy desserts for every occasion â Summer Berry Compote, Caramel Apple Stacks, Crème Brulée, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, Chocolate Cupcakes, Coconut Cream Pie, Tropical Ambrosia Tart, Pine Nut Caramels, Concord Grape Sorbet, Cookies nâ Cream Ice Cream, Knockout Brownie Sundae . . . <P>These recipes strike the perfect balance between indulgence and health. | *$8.65 |
 | Betty Crocker's Best Bread Machine Cookbook: The Goodness of Homemade Bread the Easy Way
Brand: Betty Crocker
Everyone loves fresh bread, but not the time it takes to make it. Bread machines are hot items in the kitchen because they take the work out of making homemade bread. Even better, Betty Crocker takes the mystery out of the bread machine and brings you easy-to-use recipes for both 1 1/2-pound and 2-pound loaves that work for all the popular bread machine models. We've packed this book with over 100 recipes to tempt your tastebuds. There are delicious bread recipes for classic favorites, rustic breads, sweet doughs, coffeecakes and buns. <I>Betty Crocker's Bread Machine Cookbook</I> also offers a host of recipes for doughs to mix, then shape and bake in a conventional oven -- such as foccacia, breadsticks and pizza doughs -- with easy-to-follow illustrations on how to shape and trim the loaves. Best of all, you can trust these recipes will work in your bread machine because the Betty Crocker kitchens have tested the recipes in several different machines to ensure success at home. We've also loaded up this book to include information on bread machine ingredients; glossary of bread machine ingredients, techniques, and terms; and a breakdown of the various features found on different models of machines and how to use them. There's nothing better than the taste of homemade bread -- and no one brings it to you better than Betty Crocker. | *$12.44 |
 | The Glycemic-Load Diet
Brand: McGraw Hill Text
<P>A cardiologist's revolutionary weight-loss plan that allows dieters to enjoy good carbs while still losing weight<BR><BR>The glycemic index has been the basis of many popular diets. But it doesn't take into account the serving sizes people actually eat and eliminates too many foods for dieters to stick with it. Now Dr. Robert Thompson's breakthrough program uses the glycemic load--the glycemic index adjusted for serving size--to take the GI a step forward. The glycemic load is a more accurate and effective tool in controlling weight and insulin resistance, allowing dieters to eat more foods while still burning fat, cutting cravings, and speeding up their metabolism. Safe, simple, and scientifically proven, it's the smartest weight-loss plan yet.<BR><BR></P> | *$16.95 |
 | Homemade Harvest: Welcome fall with warm & inviting recipes, harvest crafts, heartfelt memories and a bushel of ideas to cozy up your harvest home.
Brand: Gooseberry Patch
Whether you're spending sunny Autumn days among the changing leaves or looking forward to a cozy evening snuggled up by a crackling fire, Homemade Harvest has the best recipes of the season. Barbecue chicken sandwiches and fast-fix tomato-basil soup are perfect for tailgating and little goblins will love boo-tiful pumpkin cake at Halloween. No matter what size feast you're planning, tried & true favorites like Gran's stuffed turkey rolls, sweet potato casserole and cinnamon-glazed apple pie are all sure to please. We've even included recipes like peachy freezer jam for preserving autumn's fresh bounty. With a cornucopia of decorating and cooking tips tucked in, plus a chapter of crafts for handmade gifts...it's the season of homecoming and homemade goodness! | *$10.95 |
 | Simply in Season Expanded Edition (World Community Cookbook)
Brand: Herald Press
This new, expanded edition of Simply in Season features new recipes that use locally grown and fairly traded seasonal foods. Its stories and simple whole foods recipes explore how the food we buy and eat also affects our local and global neighbors. | *$12.71 |
 | Rustic Fruit Desserts: Crumbles, Buckles, Cobblers, Pandowdies, and More
Brand: Ten Speed Press
An early fall cobbler with blackberries bubbling in their juice beneath a golden cream biscuit. A crunchy oatmeal crisp made with mid-summer's sweet nectarines and raspberries. Or a comforting pear bread pudding made with brioche to soften a harsh winter's day. In RUSTIC FRUIT DESSERTS, James Beard Award-winning chef Cory Schreiber and Julie Richardson, owner of Baker & Spice, share their repertoire of classic fruit desserts, including crumbles, crisps, Betty's, buckles, and pies that showcases the freshest in-season fruit available. Simple, scrumptious, and always a cherished favorite, these heritage desserts are (thankfully) experiencing a long-due revival. | *$13.31 |
 | The Good Carb Cookbook: Secrets of Eating Low on the Glycemic Index
Brand: Avery Trade
A complete guide and cookbook to selecting and using the best carbohydrates to lose weight, maintain blood sugar levels, and improve overall health.<br><br>Not all carbs are created equal. In fact, the latest dietary research shows that different carbohydrates have varying effects on the body, depending on the rate at which they raise blood sugar levels-also known as a food's glycemic index (GI). Choosing a balance of foods that are low on the GI will speed weight loss and control diabetes, insulin resistance, and cardiovascular disease.<br><br>In <i>The Good Carb Cookbook</i>, Sandra Woodruff demystifies the carbohydrate confusion by explaining the real differences among carbohydrates (baked potatoes are high on the index, while sweet potatoes are low), and shares her secrets for eating low on the index. The book includes an invaluable table with hundreds of common foods and their glycemic index rating; more than two hundred recipes to get people cooking and eating low on the index; and tips to modify high-glycemic family favorites with low-glycemic ingredients, lose weight, maintain blood sugar, and achieve optimal health. | *$5.49 |
 | Food Styling: The Art of Preparing Food for the Camera
Brand: Wiley | *$40.72 |
 | Student's Vegetarian Cookbook, Revised: Quick, Easy, Cheap, and Tasty Vegetarian Recipes
Brand: Clarkson Potter
<b>Eat Your Vegetables!</b><br>Some people are vegetarians because they think a meat-free diet is good for you. Some believe itâs good for the planet. Others just want tasty food; they want it cheap, they want it easy, and they want it now. Whatever your reasons, check out this bookâs 135 great-tasting vegetarian recipes, including: <br>Gingered Chinese Greens Stir-Fry ⢠Banana Bread ⢠Moroccan Stew ⢠Beer and Aztec Rice ⢠Chipotle-Black Bean Chili ⢠Curry in a Hurry ⢠Roasted Vegetable Rush ⢠Miso-Happy Soup â¢Yogurt Fruit Shake ⢠French Toast 2000 ⢠Pita Pizza Crust ⢠Cremini Mushroom Burger ⢠Broiled Zucchini Parmesan ⢠Rice Pudding Cereal ⢠Coffee Brazil ⢠Chapati with Confetti Salad ⢠And much, much more!<br>So stop scrounging around for something to eat. With this book, you can put a great-tasting meal together in little or no time. | *$6.49 |
 | Gordon Ramsay's Healthy Appetite
Brand: Key Porter Books
<DIV>You are what you eat â and everyone wants to be healthy and look his or her best. A fit chef, marathon runner, and high-energy television presenter, Gordon Ramsay is a walking advertisement for eating well and staying in the peak of good health. In this new book, which includes recipes from <I>The F Word,</I> he has put together over 100 dishes that reflect the way we want to eat today. Geared around our daily lives, the book offers sensible, fun ideas and recipes for healthy breakfasts, lunches, barbecues, suppers, desserts, food for kids, and entertaining, and demonstrates how to cook for both health and flavor. Recipes include Mango and Smoked Chicken Salad, Griddle Squid with Roasted Peppers and Cannellini Beans, Wild Mushroom Risotto with Baked Courgettes, and Roasted Peaches with Vanilla and Spices. Featuring colorful photographs and clean modern design, this is a worthy follower to the successful <I>Gordon Ramsay's Fast Food.</I></DIV> | *$15.10 |
 | Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book: Her Biggest Ever Collection of All-New 30-Minute Meals Plus Kosher Meals, Meals for One, Veggie Dinners, Holiday Favorites, and Much More!
Brand: Rachael Ray Part Number: 8319
This book is Rachael Ray's biggest collection of all-new 30-minute meals, plus veggie dinners, holiday favorites, meals-for-one, kosher meals and more. From quick weeknight recipes to elaborate menus for special gatherings, this is the ultimate resource for cooks. Find tastes that please everyone and match any food budget. Rachael even shares treasured family recipes that she and her husband enjoy! | *$4.99 |
 | Lunch Boxes and Snacks: Over 120 healthy recipes from delicious sandwiches and salads to hot soups and sweet treats
Brand: Atria
Packing your child's lunch box doesn't have to mean another peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a bag of chips. Renowned children's cooking and nutrition expert Annabel Karmel shares more than 120 healthy, creative recipe ideas as well as time-saving hints and tips that will help you make a complete and nutritious lunch without increasing the chaos of your morning routine.<P><I>Lunch Boxes and Snacks</i> is packed with mouthwatering recipes that can boost your child's brainpower, increase energy, and strengthen the immune system. You'll find a wide range of delicious and easy lunch ideas, from Oriental Turkey Wraps, Individual Focaccia Pizzas, and Chicken Superfood Salad to Trail Mix Bars and Fruit on a Stick, that guarantee that your child will be the envy of the cafeteria.<P>In <I>Lunch Boxes and Snacks</i> you will find:<ul> <li>Inspirations for hot meals that can be packed in a thermos for winter days </li> <li>Quick recipes that can be prepared in advance and kept in the fridge or freezer </li> <li>Tips to get your child involved in the lunch-making process </li> <li>Helpful hints on packing your child's lunch box so that food stays safe to eat</li></ul><P>With Annabel's help, even the busiest parents can easily pack a healthy and tasty lunch that their child will look forward to eating. | *$6.60 |
 | The Professional Pastry Chef: Fundamentals of Baking and Pastry, 4th Edition
Brand: Wiley
The reference of choice for thousands of pastry chefs and home cooks<br> A favorite of pastry lovers and serious chefs worldwide, The Professional Pastry Chef presents comprehensive coverage of basic baking and pastry techniques in a fresh and approachable way. Now skillfully revised and redesigned to meet the needs of today's pastry kitchen, this classic reference is better-and easier to use-than ever.<br> The new edition contains more than 650 recipes, which offer a new emphasis on American applications of European techniques with yields suitable for restaurant service or for entertaining at home. It shares encyclopedic guidance on everything from mise en place preparation and basic doughs to new chapters covering flatbreads, crackers, and homestyle desserts. Throughout, award-winning Executive Pastry Chef Bo Friberg explains not only how to perform procedures, but also the principles behind them, helping readers to build a firm foundation based on understanding rather than memorizing formulas. Illustrated step-by-step instructions demystify even the most complex techniques and presentations, while 100 vivid color photographs bring finished dishes to life with a sublime touch of visual inspiration. Whether used to develop skills or refine techniques, to gain or simply broaden a repertoire, The Professional Pastry Chef is filled with information and ideas for creating mouthwatering baked goods and tantalizing desserts-today and for years to come. | *$38.90 |
 | Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue Sauces: 175 Make-Your-Own Sauces, Marinades, Dry Rubs, Wet Rubs, Mops, and Salsas
Brand: Harvard Common Press
Paul Kirk offers up his barbecue expertise with over 50 recipes for sauces, including marinades, rubs and mops, salsas and relishes, and even homemade mustards and ketchups. Plus, each recipe points to the meats, fish, or vegetables it complements best. You can also learn how to concoct your own signature rubs and sauces for a bold zesty flavor all your own. | *$7.65 |
 | What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained
Brand: W. W. Norton & Company
<strong>"Like having a scientist at your side to answer your questions in plain, non-technical language."â<em>Science News</em></strong> Why is red meat red? How do they decaffeinate coffee? Do you wish you understood the science of food but don't want to plow through dry, technical books? In <em>What Einstein Told His Cook</em>, University of Pittsburgh chemistry professor emeritus and award-winning <em>Washington Post</em> food columnist Robert L. Wolke provides reliable and witty explanations for your most burning food questions, while debunking misconceptions and helping you interpret confusing advertising and labeling. A finalist for both the James Beard Foundation and IACP Awards for best food reference, <em>What Einstein Told His Cook</em> engages cooks and chemists alike. | *$8.95 |
 | The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl
Brand: HarperCollins e-books
<blockquote><p>My name is Ree. </p><p>Some folks know me as The Pioneer Woman. </p></blockquote><p>After years of living in Los Angeles, I made a pit stop in my hometown in Oklahoma on the way to a new, exciting life in Chicago. It was during my stay at home that I met Marlboro Man, a mysterious cowboy with steely blue eyes and a muscular, work-honed body. A strict vegetarian, I fell hard and fast, and before I knew it we were married and living on his ranch in the middle of nowhere, taking care of animals, and managing a brood of four young children. I had no idea how I'd wound up there, but I knew it was exactly where I belonged.</p><p><i>The Pioneer Woman Cooks</i> is a homespun collection of photography, rural stories, and scrumptious recipes that have defined my experience in the country. I share many of the delicious cowboy-tested recipes I've learned to make during my years as an accidental ranch wifeâincluding Rib-Eye Steak with Whiskey Cream Sauce, Lasagna, Fried Chicken, Patsy's Blackberry Cobbler, and Cinnamon Rollsânot to mention several "cowgirl-friendly" dishes, such as Sherried Tomato Soup, Olive Cheese Bread, and CrÃme BrÃlÃe. I show my recipes in full color, step-by-step detail, so it's as easy as pie to follow along.</p><p>You'll also find colorful images of rural life: cows, horses, country kids, and plenty of chaps-wearing cowboys.</p><p>I hope you get a kick out of this book of mine. I hope it makes you smile. I hope the recipes bring you recognition, accolades, and marriage proposals. And I hope it encourages even the most harried urban cook to slow down, relish the joys of family, nature, and great food, and enjoy life.</p> | *$21.99 |
 | Running a Restaurant for Dummies
Brand: For Dummies
Millions of Americans dream of owning and running their own restaurant -- because they want to be their own boss, because their cooking always draws raves, or just because they love food. <I>Running a Restaurant For Dummies</I> covers every aspect of getting started for wannabe restaurateurs. From setting up a business plan and finding financing, to designing a menu and dining room, you'll find all the advice you need to start and run a successful restaurant. <P> Even if you don't know anything about cooking or running a business, you might still have a great idea for a restaurant -- and this handy guide will show you how to make your dream a reality. If you already own a restaurant, but want to see it do better, <I>Running a Restaurant For Dummies </I>offers unbeatable tips and advice of bringing in hungry customers. From start to finish, you'll learn everything you need to know to succeed: <UL><LI>Put your ideas on paper with a realistic business plan <LI>Attract investors to help get the business off the ground <LI>Be totally prepared for your grand opening <LI>Make sure your business is legal and above board <LI>Hire and train a great staff <LI>Develop a delicious menu </UL> If you're looking for expert guidance from people in the know, then Running a Restaurant For Dummies is the only book you need. Written by Michael Garvey, co-owner of the famous Oyster Bar at Grand Central, with help from writer Heather Dismore and chef Andy Dismore, this book covers all the bases, from balancing the books to training staff and much more: <UL><LI>Designing and theme and a concept <LI>Taking over an existing restaurant or buying into a franchise <LI>Stocking and operating a bar <LI>Working with partners and other investors <LI>Choose a perfect location <LI>Hiring and training an excellent staff <LI>Pricing menu items <LI>Designing the interior of the restaurant <LI>Purchasing and managing supplies <LI>Marketing your restaurant to customers </UL> If you're looking for a new career as a restaurateur, or you need new ideas for your struggling restaurant, <I>Running a Restaurant For Dummies</I> offers expert advice in a fun, friendly format. Packed with practical advice and expert wisdom on every aspect of the food service business, this guide is all you need to get cooking. | *$11.97 |
 | Cupcakes: Luscious bakeshop favorites from your home kitchen
Brand: Fireside
Cupcakes are everyone's favorite little indulgences. They're loved by kids and adults alike because they're playfully sweet as well as utterly charming. These days, cupcakes can be found in bakeries everywhere, but with just a little know-how, you can easily bake your own tempting boutique-bakery cupcakes at home and decorate them with flair.<P>Cupcakes contains recipes for every palate: Here you'll find classic Yellow Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream for the traditionalist, Triple Chocolate Cupcakes for the chocaholic, PB & J Cupcakes for the kids, Salted Caramel Cupcakes for the epicurean, as well as seasonal holiday cupcakes, and dozens more. Whether you are a novice or experienced baker, inside these pages you'll find friendly advice about ingredients and equipment, cupcake-making and baking tips, and a collection of ideas for decorating your cupcakes with either elegant minimalism or grand flourishes.<P>With this book as your guide, cupcakes have never tasted -- or looked -- so good! | *$10.95 |
 | Homemade Christmas: Tried & true recipes, heartwarming memories and easy ideas for savoring the best of Christmas.
Brand: Gooseberry Patch
Grandma's gingerbread cookies cooling on the counter, an old-fashioned popcorn & cranberry garland on the tree and gifts made by hand, from the heart...sounds like a Homemade Christmas is on its way! Filled with scrumptious recipes that'll make holidays to remember, our new book is a festive must-have. Simple yet impressive dishes for your gatherings, celebrations and special family meals...we've got you covered with recipes like Nan's cinnamon rolls, savory sausage balls, ham & cheese quiche, holiday pork loin and red velvet Christmas cake. Great gifts from the kitchen are also included as well as plenty inspiring tips and ideas for celebrating with family & friends! | *$10.87 |
 | The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook (ADA)
Brand: American Diabetes Association
<b>A fresh and colorful cooking style with year-round health benefits</b> <p>The Mediterranean style of cooking has been medically proven to be good for people with diabetesâand for good reason. Rich in heart-healthy fiber, nutrients, omega-3 fatty acids, and antioxidants, this delicious diet of fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole-grains can help lower blood pressure and risk for heart diseaseâ all beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes. Based on traditional recipes from Italy, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco, and many other Mediterranean countries, this collection of delicious meals provides a time-tested tradition of healthy eating. <p><i>The Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook</i> features:<ul> <li>Over 200 healthful and delicious Mediterranean recipes <li>Numerous healthy living and cooking tips throughout the book <li>Eight pages of color photographs</ul> | *$11.81 |
 | Porch Parties: Cocktail Recipes and Easy Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining
Brand: Chronicle Books
With this charming guide to casual outdoor entertaining by Denise Gee, belle-of-the-ball author of <em>Southern Cocktails</em>, party and decorating ideas have never been more simple or inspiring. Gee and acclaimed photographer Bobby Peacock crisscrossed the U.S. photographing their favorite porches and dreaming up fresh, summery spins on classic Southern drinks, resulting in 50 recipes for everything from punches to cocktails including several nonalcoholic sippers and 10 uncomplicated snacks. Grab a bottle, whip up some Tipsy Tea or Prosecco Martinis, and take the party outside! | *$9.99 |
 | A Great American Cook: Recipes from the Home Kitchen of One of Our Most Influential Chefs
Brand: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
<DIV>Widely recognized as one of the fathers of New American cuisine, Jonathan Waxman became a mentor to hundreds of chefs on both coasts. Here he shows you how to flex your culinary muscles while having fun in the kitchen.<br> A Great American Cook presents Waxmanâs finest dishes the way he makes them at home. They include the Red Pepper Pancakes with Corn and Caviar that he created when he ran the kitchen of Alice Watersâs Chez Panisse, his famous Grilled Chicken with JW Fries, and a homey Pizza with Bacon, Scallions, Parmesan, and Tomato thatâs a family weeknight favorite. His combinations are simple but unexpected, exuberant but down to earth. Many of the dishes juxtapose contrasting flavors and textures, pairing cool beef carpaccio with warm potato salad, soft crab cakes with crunchy slaw, or whole wheat pasta with spicy clams. Other recipes, such as Shrimp BLT, Crispy Chicken and Goat Cheese Burritos, and Gingerbread with Brandied Plums, are free-spirited plays on classics.<br> Waxman shows how to produce magnificent food from just a few ingredients, roasting eggplants and red peppers for a forcefully flavored soup or tossing asparagus with oranges and hazelnuts for a refreshing first course. He repeatedly demonstrates his philosophy of Âless is moreâ with suppers like flash-seared scallops on caramelized onions and chicken cooked under a brick with a sauce of rosé wine, bacon, and peas. In the best American tradition, his vision is bold but strikingly unpretentious. From a versatile vegetable dish that goes with nearly every main course to handmade pastas with delicate sauces to a foolproof way to cook salmon, Waxman gives you all the techniques and recipes to make you a great American cook in your own right.<br> His invigorating message throughout: Let your ingredients do the talking. Lighten up! Enjoy yourself!</div> | *$9.23 |
 | 52 Loaves: One Man's Relentless Pursuit of Truth, Meaning, and a Perfect Crust
Brand: Algonquin Books
William Alexander is determined to bake the perfect loaf of bread. He tasted it long ago, in a restaurant, and has been trying to reproduce it ever since. Without success. But now heâs going to try againâevery week for one yearâuntil he gets it right. He will bake his peasant loaf from scratch. And because Alexander is nothing if not thorough, he really means <i>from scratch</i>: growing, harvesting, winnowing, threshing, and milling his own wheat. <br><br>Alexanderâs often hilarious quest takes our (anti)hero through dangerous back alleys of Morocco, where he bakes his loaf in an ancient communal oven; to Paris, where he enrolls in the <i>cours de boulangerie</i> at the famed Ãcole Ritz Escoffier; to a monastery in Normandy, where (his lack of French and faith notwithstanding) he becomes bread baker to the monks; and finally to his own backyard, where he builds a lopsided brick oven and learns that perfection is just a state of mind. Alexander also takes us along on entertaining visits to yeast factories and flour mills, seeks advice from master bread bakers, captures wild yeast to make his own <i>levain</i>, and enters the baking contest at the New York State Fair. <br><br>An original take on the six-thousand-year-old staple of life, <i>52 Loaves</i> explores the nature of obsession, the meditative quality of ritual, the futility of trying to re-create something perfect, our deep connection to the earth, and the mysterious instinct that makes every single person on the planet, regardless of culture or society, respond to the aroma of baking bread. <br><br><br> | *$11.97 |
 | The New Enchanted Broccoli Forest (Mollie Katzen's Classic Cooking)
Brand: Ten Speed Press
This second volume in Mollie Katzen's classic cooking series features over 200 vegetarian recipes and a bounty of kitchen guidance from one of America's dearest cookbook authors. Mollie first revised ENCHANTED BROCCOLI in 1995, adding lighter, easier-to-prepare versions of her signature recipes, plus a selection of new dishes and techniques. As with MOOSEWOOD, this new edition of ENCHANTED BROCCOLI is a companion volume to Mollie's new TV series, and features 16 pages of color food photography, plus 5 new recipes and a new section on making fresh pasta at home. Available in January 2000<br><br>Â | *$12.41 |
 | The Good Stuff Cookbook: Burgers, fries, shakes, wedges, and more
Brand: Wiley | *$13.50 |
 | Sweet Gratitude: A New World of Raw Desserts
Brand: North Atlantic Books
S<i>weet Gratitude </i>is a cookbook with a message: raw desserts arenât only healthier for both people and the planet, they can also be every bit as tastyâindeed, sinfully soâas their mainstream counterparts. Tiziana Tamborra and Matthew Rogers, both master dessert chefs at the pioneering San Francisco-based Café Gratitude, present a tantalizing table of after-dinner or any-occasion delights. Illustrated with gorgeous color photographs, the recipes range from simple and quick to advanced and detailed, showing how versatile commonly used fruits and nuts are for whipping up innovative and beautiful desserts. Providing authoritative information on techniques and specialty ingredients, and emphasizing the seasonal and the regional, <i>Sweet Gratitude </i>contains fresh takes on old favorites like pumpkin pie and tiramisu, as well as ingenious new creations like Pomegranate Fig Tart, Brazil Nut Chocolate Ganache, and Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies with Goji Berry Jam. Ideal for anyone looking for healthier dessert choices as well as a valuable resource for people with special dietary needs including those who cannot consume dairy, gluten, or refined sugar, <i>Sweet Gratitude </i>shows readers how to craft what may be the most elusive item in the culinary canon: the guilt-free dessert! | *$15.26 |
 | Lidia's Italy: 140 Simple and Delicious Recipes from the Ten Places in Italy Lidia Loves Most
Brand: Cookbook Part Number: BASTIANICH
In this exciting new book the incomparable Lidia takes us on a gastronomic journeyâfrom Piemonte to Pugliaâexploring ten different regions that have informed her cooking and helped to make her the fabulous cook that she is today. In addition, her daughter Tanya, an art historian, guides us to some of the nearby cultural treasures that enrich the pursuit of good food.<br><br>· In Istria, now part of Croatia, where Lidia grew up, she forages again for wild asparagus, using it in a delicious soup and a frittata; Sauerkraut with Pork and Roast Goose with Mlinzi reflect the regionâs Middle European influences; and <i>buzara</i>, an old marinerâs stew, draws on fish from the nearby sea.<br><br>· From Trieste, Lidia gives seafood from the Adriatic, Viennese-style breaded veal cutlets and Beef Goulash, and Sacher Torte and Apple Strudel.<br><br>· From Friuli, where cows graze on the rich tableland, comes Montasio cheese to make <i>fricos</i>; the corn fields yield polenta for Velvety Cornmeal-Spinach Soup.<br><br>· In Padova and Treviso rice reigns supreme, and Lidia discovers hearty soups and risottos that highlight local flavors.<br><br>· In Piemonte, the robust Barolo wine distinguishes a fork-tender <i>stufato</i> of beef; local white truffles with scrambled eggs is âheaven on a plateâ; and a <i>bagna cauda</i> serves as a dip for local vegetables, including prized cardoons.<br><br>· In Maremma, where hunting and foraging are a way of life, earthy foods are mainstays, such as slow-cooked rabbit sauce for pasta or gnocchi and boar tenderloin with prune-apple Sauce, with Galloping Figs for dessert.<br><br>· In Rome Lidia revels in the fresh artichokes and fennel she finds in the Campo dei Fiori and brings back nine different ways of preparing them.<br><br>· In Naples she gathers unusual seafood recipes and a special way of making limoncello-soaked cakes.<br><br>· From Sicilyâs Palermo she brings back <i>panelle, </i>the delicious fried chickpea snack; a caponata of stewed summer vegetables; and the elegant Cannoli Napoleon.<br><br>· In Puglia, at Italyâs heel, where durum wheat grows at its best, she makes some of the regionâs glorious pasta dishes and re-creates a splendid focaccia from Altamura.<br><br>There are 140 delectable recipes to be found as you make this journey with Lidia. And along the way, with Tanya to guide you, youâll stop to admire Raphaelâs fresco <i>Triumph of Galatea</i>, a short walk from the market in Rome; the two enchanting women in the Palazzo Abbatellis in Palermo; and the Roman ruins in Friuli, among many other delights. Thereâs something for everyone in this rich and satisfying book that will open up new horizons even to the most seasoned lover of Italy. | *$6.44 |
 | Thrive Fitness: The Vegan-Based Training Program for Maximum Strength, Health, and Fitness
Brand: Da Capo Lifelong Books
<DIV>On the heels of his acclaimed vegan nutrition guide, <i>Thrive</i>, professional Ironman triathlete Brendan Brazier presents his own easy-to-apply system for total health and fitness, complete with detailed exercises and photos. <i>Thrive Fitness</i> explains how to gain maximum results in minimal time. Whether youâre a time-crunched beginner or an experienced athlete, <i>Thrive Fitness</i> will help you sculpt strong, lean muscles; enhance the quality of your sleep; reduce body fat; minimize your risk of disease; increase energy; sharpen mental clarity; cut sugar cravings; and prevent sports injuries.<BR> <BR> <i>Thrive Fitness</i> also features:</div> <ul> <li>A complete 6-week workout plan and training log</li> <li>Illustrated exercises with step-by-step instructions</li> <li>Benefits and usage of the top 15 foods to fuel workouts</li> <li>30 vegan, performance-enhancing recipes</li> <li>Strategies to boost creativity, productivity, and mental sharpness</li> </ul> | *$6.85 |
 | Total Juicing: Over 125 Healthful and Delicious Ways to Use Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Juices and Pulp
Brand: Plume
A guide to juicing for health describes the benefits of juice to digestion, lowering cholesterol and blood pressure, and lowering weight and features more than one hundred recipes for juice combinations for all occasions. 50,000 first printing. | *$6.50 |
 | The Abs Diet 6-Minute Meals for 6-Pack Abs: More Than 150 Great-Tasting Recipes to Melt Away Fat!
Brand: Rodale Books
<DIV><DIV><DIV>The best-selling Abs Diet series continues with the perfect cookbook for anyone who wants to eat sensibly to get a flat, sculpted set of abdominals Âbut doesnât have a lot of time to cook<BR><BR>Tens of thousands of Americans have changed their bodiesÂand their livesÂwith the help of <I>The Abs Diet</I>, the <I>New</I> <I>York Times</I> bestseller from David Zinczenko, editor-in-chief of <I>Menâs Health®</I> magazine. A key factor in the dietâs success is the meal plan, with its healthy, great-tasting, easy recipes featuring the Abs Diet 12 Powerfoods. Now, to meet the demands of todayâs time-strapped society, Zinczenko and coauthor Ted Spiker present <I>The Abs Diet 6-Minute Meals for 6-Pack Abs</I> to help readers make the right food choicesÂin less time than it takes to pick up a meal at a drive-thru.<BR><BR><I>The Abs Diet 6-Minute Meals for 6-Pack Abs</I> features:<BR><BR> 101 6-minute recipes: fast and easy recipes like Barbecue Chicken Pizza, Smokehouse Salad, Summer Vegetable Couscous, and more<BR><BR> the 12 Abs Diet Powerfoods, plus what makes them nutritional powerhouses and how they increase lean muscle mass and discourage storing fat<BR><BR> shopping lists, appliance recommendations, and more<BR><BR> a 7-day meal plan (for those who prefer not to mix-and-match)<BR><BR> a bonus chapter with 60-minute Sunday creations and 15-minute meals when you have more time <BR><BR>This user-friendly cookbook is the perfect resource for followers of The Abs Diet as well as anyone who wants to change their body to improve their health, their looks, or their athletic performance.</DIV></DIV></DIV> | *$7.98 |
 | Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It: And Other Cooking Projects
Brand: Ten Speed Press
Food and crafting enthusiasts look forward to the weekends to create, experiment, and stock the pantry with handcrafted edibles and gifts. For creative urban dwellers, the kitchen is a workshop space, and JAM IT, PICKLE IT, CURE IT is its how-to guide. This savvy collection of 75 recipes for creating homemade artisan foodstuffs features delicious projects easy enough to be completed in one to two days. Detailed instructions, prep-ahead tips, shopping lists, and optional extras outline the shortest route between crafty cooks and a pantry full of hand-labeled, better-than-store-bought creations. | *$15.25 |
 | Weber's Charcoal Grilling: The Art of Cooking with Live Fire
Brand: Sunset Books
Anyone with half a taste bud knows the difference a good charcoal fire can make. There is no mistaking the effects of its woodsy aromas or the primordial satisfaction of grilling over crackling flames and glowing embers. Now Weber, the inventor of the first covered charcoal grill, presents the definitive book on this unique grilling style, which lately has been surging in popularity. Thoroughly researched and handsomely designed, Weber's Charcoal Grilling(tm) cookbook holds the most captivating examples of charcoal grilling and authentic barbecue from around the globe. More than 100 triple-tested recipes take readers through the full range of a charcoal grill's versatility, including seared steaks, roasted vegetables, smoked fish, barbecued ribs, wood-fired pizzas, and much more. The pages of Weber's Charcoal Grilling(tm) cookbook dazzle with more than 150 color photographs, one for each recipe, plus many more for illustrating essential grilling techniques and barbecue secrets. Additional photos and stories document a culture woven together by unforgettable personalities, an amazing culinary history, and a passionate appreciation for cooking over a live fire. Features: Written by chef and journalist Jamie Purviance, author of Weber's Real Grilling(tm) and other bestselling books on outdoor cooking<P>Featuring a simple, never-fail approach to lighting and tending a charcoal fire, which is the basis for a wide variety of more advanced approaches covered throughout the book<P>Richly illustrated by James Beard award-winning photographer Tim Turner, who provides a full-color photograph with each recipe<P>Packed with priceless advice--set apart in sidebars titled Live Fire Wisdom(tm)--from America's most trusted grillers, including chefs, barbecue champions, and charcoal fanatics | *$6.99 |
 | The Heirloom Tomato: From Garden to Table: Recipes, Portraits, and History of the World's Most Beautiful Fruit
Brand: Bloomsbury USA
<DIV><DIV><P>From the world-class garden of acclaimed food writer Amy Goldman, a gorgeously illustrated guide to the worldâs most beautiful and delicious tomatoes.</P><P>Every year, renowned grower Amy Goldman produces an amazing 500 varieties of tomatoes on her farm in New Yorkâs Hudson Valley. Here, in 250 gorgeous photos and Goldmanâs erudite, charming prose, is the cream of the crop, from glorious heirloom beefsteaks â that delicious tomato you had as a kid but canât seem to find anymore â to exotica like the currant tomato, a pea-sized fruit with a surprisingly big flavor. Along with the photos are profiles of the tomatoes, filled with fascinating facts on their history and provenance; a section of more than 50 delicious recipes; and a master gardenerâs guide to growing your own. More than just a loving look at one of the world's great edibles, this is a philosophy of eating and conservation between covers â an irresistible book for anyone who loves to garden or loves to eat.</P></DIV></DIV> <DIV><DIV><P>"The luscious beauty of heirloom tomatoes is captured in this paean to one of the worldâs most evocative fruits. Goldman, a grower and horticultural preservationist, looks at the tomatoâs history, provides tips for gardeners and presents gorgeous, artistically rendered photos of different varieties in all shapes and sizes along with their stats: size, weight, flavor, best uses, etc. From the âBonny Bestâ to the âBlack Zebraâ to âAunt Rubyâs German Green,â the photos are seductive and the text engaging. For the last third part of the book, Goldman provides recipes, proving that these tomatoes are not just another pretty face, although the accompanying photos themselves look pretty enough to eat. Goldman embraces many cultures in her recipes, using the tomatoes in salsa, cocktails, pasta, tapas and, of course, the quintessential American dish: fried green tomatoes. The recipes are simple and healthful, ranging from tricolor gazpacho to Savory Tomato Custard to Cherry Tomato Focaccia. Forget about that pale, hard, tasteless stacked tomato in your local supermarket and go wild; this is a book to inspire passion. -- <B><I>Publishers Weekly</I> (starred review)</B></P></DIV></DIV> | *$18.42 |
 | Cath Kidston Recipe Organizer
Brand: Chronicle Books
Creating a custom recipe book has never been easier! This sturdy and stylish three-ring binder is neatly organized course-by-course, with space to write cherished recipes, and store magazine clippings and Internet printouts. Featuring ample pockets for extra storage, as well as handy tear-out shopping lists, and a variety of helpful cooking charts, the <i>Cath Kidston Recipe Organizer</i> is an all-in-one source for kitchen inspiration. | *$11.64 |
 | Beer School: Bottling Success at the Brooklyn Brewery
Brand: Wiley
<b>What do you get when you cross a journalist and a banker? A brewery, of course.</b> <p> "A great city should have great beer. New York finally has, thanks to Brooklyn. Steve Hindy and Tom Potter provided it. Beer School explains how they did it: their mistakes as well as their triumphs. Steve writes with a journalist's skepticism-as though he has forgotten that he is reporting on himself. Tom is even less forgiving-he's a banker, after all. The inside story reads at times like a cautionary tale, but it is an account of a great and welcome achievement."<br> âMichael Jackson, The Beer Hunter(r) <p> "An accessible and insightful case study with terrific insight for aspiring entrepreneurs. And if that's not enough, it is all about beer!"<br> âProfessor Murray Low, Executive Director, Lang Center for Entrepreneurship, Columbia Business School <p> "Great lessons on what every first-time entrepreneur will experience. Being down the block from the Brooklyn Brewery, I had firsthand witness to their positive impact on our community. I give Steve and Tom's book an A++!"<br> âNorm Brodsky, Senior Contributing Editor, <i>Inc.</i> magazine <p> "Beer School is a useful and entertaining book. In essence, this is the story of starting a beer business from scratch in New York City. The product is one readers can relate to, and the market is as tough as they get. What a fun challenge! The book can help not only those entrepreneurs who are starting a business but also those trying to grow one once it is established. Steve and Tom write with enthusiasm and insight about building their business. It is clear that they learned a lot along the way. Readers can learn from these lessons too."<br> âMichael Preston, Adjunct Professor, Lang Center for Entrepreneurship, Columbia Business School, and coauthor, <i>The Road to Success: How to Manage Growth</i> <p> "Although we (thankfully!) never had to deal with the Mob, being held up at gunpoint, or having our beer and equipment ripped off, we definitely identified with the challenges faced in those early days of cobbling a brewery together. The revealing story Steve and Tom tell about two partners entering a business out of passion, in an industry they knew little about, being seriously undercapitalized, with an overly naive business plan, and their ultimate success, is an inspiring tale."<br> âKen Grossman, founder, Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. | *$9.72 |
 | Williams-Sonoma The Art of Preserving
Brand: Williams Sonoma
Sweet & savory recipes to enjoy seasonal produce year-round. | *$16.80 |
 | The 1997 Joy of Cooking
Brand: Scribner
<P>Since its original publication, Joy of Cooking has been the most authoritative cookbook in America? the one upon which millions of cooks have confidently relied for more than sixty-five years. It's the book your grandmother and mother probably learned to cook from, the book you gave your sister when she got married. This, the first revision in more than twenty years, is better than ever. Here's why: <UL> <LI>Every chapter has been rethought with an emphasis on freshness, convenience, and health. <LI>All the recipes have been reconceived and tested with an eye to modern taste, and the cooking knowledge imparted with each subject enriched to the point where everyone from a beginning to an experienced cook will feel completely supported. <LI>The new Joy continues the vision of American cooking that began with the first edition of Joy. It is still the book you can turn to for perfect Beef Wellington and Baked Macaroni and Cheese. It's also the book where you can now find Turkey on the Grill, Spicy Peanut Sesame Noodles, and vegetarian meals. <LI>The new Joy provides more thorough descriptions of ingredients, from the familiar to the most exotic. For instance, almost all the varieties of apples grown domestically are described -- the months they become available, how they taste, what they are best used for, and how long they keep. But for the first time Joy features a complete section on fresh and dried chili peppers: how to roast and grill them, how to store them, and how long they keep -- with illustrations of each pepper. <LI>An all-new "RULES" section in many chapters gives essential cooking basics at a glance: washing and storing salad greens, selecting a pasta and a matching sauce, determining when a piece of fish is cooked through, stuffing a chicken, and making a perfect souffle. <LI>New chapters reflect changing American tastes and lifestyles: <LI>Separate new chapters on grains, beans, and pasta include recipes for grits, polenta, pilafs, risottos, vegetarian chills, bean casseroles, and make-ahead lasagnes. <LI>New baking and dessert chapters promise to enhance Joy of Cooking's reputation as a bible for bakers. Quick and yeast bread recipes range from focaccia, pizza, and sourdoughs to muffins and coffee cakes. Separate chapters cover custards and puddings, pies and tarts, cookies, cakes, cobblers, and other American fruit desserts revived for this edition. Recipes include one-bowl cakes, gingerbread, angel and sponge cakes, meringues, pound cakes, fruitcakes, 6 different kinds of cheesecake -- there's even an illustrated wedding cake recipe, which takes you through all the stages from building a stand, making and decorating the cake, to transporting it to the reception without a hitch. <LI>Little Dishes showcases foods from around the world: hummus, baba ghanoush, bruschetta, tacos, empanadas, and fried wontons. <LI>AII new drawings of techniques, ingredients, and equipment, integrated throughout an elegant new design, and over 300 more pages round out the new Joy. </UL> <P>Among this book's other unique features: microwave instructions for preparing beans, grains, and vegetables; dozens of new recipes for people who are lactose intolerant and allergic to gluten; expanded ingredients chart now features calories, essential vitamins, and levels of fats and cholesterol. There are ideas for substitutions to lower fat in recipes and reduced-fat recipes in the baking sections. <P>From cover to cover, Joy's chapters have been imbued with the knowledge and passion of America's greatest cooks and cooking teachers. An invaluable combination of old and new, this edition of Joy of Cooking promises to keep you cooking for years to come. | *$7.79 |
 | The Compleat Meadmaker : Home Production of Honey Wine From Your First Batch to Award-winning Fruit and Herb Variations
Brand: Brewers Publications
Mead (honey wine) is the new buzz among beverage hobbyists as more and more consumers start to make their own. This up-to-date title tells the novice how to begin and the experienced brewer or winemaker how to succeed in this newest of the beverage arts. | *$12.33 |
 | Culinary Artistry
Brand: Wiley
"In <I>Culinary Artistry</I>...Dornenburg and Page provide food and flavor pairings as a kind of steppingstone for the recipe-dependent cook...Their hope is that once you know the scales, you will be able to compose a symphony."âMolly O'Neil in <I>The New York Times Magazine</I>. <p>For anyone who believes in the potential for artistry in the realm of food, <I>Culinary Artistry</I> is a must-read. This is the first book to examine the creative process of culinary composition as it explores the intersection of food, imagination, and taste. Through interviews with more than 30 of America's leading chefsâincluding Rick Bayless, Daniel Boulud, Gray Kunz, Jean-Louis Palladin, Jeremiah Tower, and Alice Watersâthe authors reveal what defines "culinary artists," how and where they find their inspiration, and how they translate that vision to the plate. Through recipes and reminiscences, chefs discuss how they select and pair ingredients, and how flavors are combined into dishes, dishes into menus, and menus into bodies of work that eventually comprise their cuisines. | *$16.59 |
 | How to Booze: Exquisite Cocktails and Unsound Advice
Brand: Harper Paperbacks
<p> There is a perfect drink for every situation. So what should you drink tonight? It depends . . . </p> <p> Are you stalking your ex? Try a pisco sour. </p> <p> Drowning out the ticking of your biological clock? A bee's knees will do. </p> <p> Spoiling for a vicious brawl with your dearest loved ones? A tipperary helps you get there. </p> <p> Sinking into debauchery underneath the mistletoe at your boss's holiday party? A presbyterian, what else? </p> <p> <i>How to Booze</i> has all the answers on what to drink when. Armed with nearly one hundred iconic recipes, useful facts on technique and ingredients, and more than enough advice to get you into trouble, you will now know just the right drink for the occasionâand how to prepare it like a professional. </p> | *$8.40 |
 | The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook: 200 Delicious Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less
Brand: Rodale Books
The bestselling phenomenon continues with the newest South Beach Diet cookbookThe amazing success of the first three South Beach Diet books has made publishing history with 14 million copies combinedand is still going strong. Millions of people have been turned on to this healthy lifestyle. Followers of the diet have been asking Dr. Agatston for more recipes that are delicious, healthy, and fast, so hes created The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook.Our time-strapped culture needs an effective plan for eating healthy meals at home again. Dr. Agatston delivers with 200 brand-new recipes that use 10 or fewer ingredients and require 30 minutes or less of cooking time. The cookbook offers a diverse range of healthy, easy dishes in all categories, including 25 all-new chef recipes from Miami-area restaurants. There are no more excuses for not joining the many others that have made the South Beach Diet work for them.The sound advice readers count on from the South Beach Diet name will still be featured. The book will provide practical timesaving tips, advice for how to stock your pantry, and most importantly, how to eat well while staying on the plan. Also, phase designations and nutritional information are listed along with each recipe, so youre in control of what youre eating. Illustrated throughout with full-color photography, The South Beach Diet Quick and Easy Cookbook will be tempting to both believers and newcomers alike. | *$27.95 |
 | Raw Energy: 124 Raw Food Recipes for Energy Bars, Smoothies, and Other Snacks to Supercharge Your Body
Brand: Storey Publishing, LLC
Itâs time to rescue snacks from the realm of empty-calorie packaged junk food and transform everyday pick-me-ups into healthful, satisfying mini meals. Why waste calories on cookies or chips that have no nutritional value and provide only short-term satisfaction when raw foods are delicious, simple to prepare, and bursting with natural energy boosters that everybody needs to stay fit and healthy?<br><br>Thanks to <i>Raw Energy</i>, it has never been easier to add a full spectrum of raw ingredients to a healthful lifestyle. Author Stephanie Tourlesâs 125 recipes for trail mixes, parfaits, energy bars, juice blends, smoothies, soups, vegetable chips, zippy dips, candies, and cookies combine raw ingredients in delicious snacks that are chock-full of nutrients and long-term energy boosters.<br><br>Made from real, whole foods that are uncooked, unadulterated, and unprocessed, these snacks are 150- to 250-calorie packages of health and vitality, dense with naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, fiber, and enzymes. The snacks in <i>Raw Energy</i> do not rely on refined white flour or sugar, they are not cooked in any way, and, with the exception of honey, they do not use animal products.<br><br>They do include raw nuts and seeds, nut butters, dried and fresh fruits, oats, carob, cocoa, freshly extracted juices, and vegetables. They taste great and are easy to digest. Tourles provides a complete overview of the benefits of raw foods, along with an introduction to "uncooking" techniques and an ingredient-by-ingredient food guide. For anyone looking for more nutritional punch from low-calorie snacks, <i>Raw Energy</i> provides 125 tasty starting points. | *$9.99 |
 | The Bread Bible
Brand: W. W. Norton & Company
The new baking masterwork from the author of <I>The Cake Bible</I> and <I>The Pie and Pastry Bible.</I> <P><I>The Bread Bible</I> gives bread bakers 150 of the meticulous, foolproof recipes that are Rose Levy Beranbaum's trademark. Her knowledge of the chemistry of baking, the accessibility of her recipes, and the incomparable taste of her creations make this book invaluable for home cooks and professional bakers alike. <P>Recipes include bread made with yeast starters, quick breads, flatbreads, brioche, and much more. From ciabatta, semolina, rye, and sourdough breads to bagels, biscuits, crumpets, and pizza dough, <I>The Bread Bible</I> covers all the baking bases. <P>"Understanding" and "Pointers for Success" sections explain in simple, readable language the importance of various techniques and ingredients demonstrated in a recipe, providing a complete education in the art of baking, with thorough sections on types of flour, equipment, and other essentials. Easy-to-use ingredient tables provide both volume and weight, for surefire recipes that work perfectly every time. 225 line drawings and 32 pages of color illustrations. | *$20.77 |
 | Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian
Brand: Wiley
One of the greatest challenges for vegetarians is keeping the fat levels in their diet at a healthy level -- Weight Watchers makes that easy with fresh, delicious meals that are short on fat, and long on flavor. <I>Weight Watchers Versatile Vegetarian</I> brings you 150 easy recipes that highlight the best of vegetarian food -- from delectable lasagna and other pastas, to pizza, main course salads and sandwiches, skillet meals, appetizers and creative side dishes. Recipes are low in fat, especially saturated fat, which has been linked to heart disease and many forms of cancer. | *$8.14 |
 | Top Secret Recipes Unlocked: All New Home Clones of America's Favorite Brand-Name Foods
Brand: Plume
<B>More than 4 million Top Secret Recipes books sold! </B><BR><BR> The kitchen clone recipe king is back with a new Top bestselling Top Secret Restaurant Recipes collection-the first book since his bestselling <I>Top Secret Restaurant Recipes 2</I>. Wilbur takes readers behind the scenes, revealing the key ingredients in some of our favorite foods such as Starbucks' Peppermint Brownie, Krispy Kreme's original glazed donuts, Panera Bread's cranberry walnut bagel and Wendy's Garden Sensations Manadarin Chicken Salad. The book will feature 115 new recipes, including 40 previously unpublished recipes such as: <BR><BR> â¢Panera Bread French Onion Soup <BR><BR> â¢Burger King Onion Rings <BR><BR> â¢Chick-Fil-A Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce <BR><BR> â¢McDonald's Cinnamon Melts <BR><BR> â¢Stouffer's Macaroni & Cheese <BR><BR> â¢Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette <BR><BR> â¢Popeye's Buttermilk Biscuits. <BR><BR> Forget takeout-with these fun recipes and blueprints, all using ingredients you can buy at your local supermarket, you can re-create your favorite restaurant signature dishes right in your own kitchen for a lot less! | *$5.85 |
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