 | Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day: 100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients
Brand: Thomas Dunne Books
<DIV><DIV>From the authors of the groundbreaking, hugely popular <I>Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day</I> comes a new cookbook filled with quick and easy recipes for healthy bread  </DIV><DIV><DIV><P>Their first book was called “stupendous,” “genius,” and “the holy grail of bread making.” Now, in their much-anticipated second book, Jeff Hertzberg, M.D., and Zoë François have taken their super-fast method and adapted it for the health-conscious baker, focusing on whole grains and other healthier ingredients.</P><P>The method is still quick and simple, producing professional-quality results with each warm, fragrant, hearty loaf. In just five minutes a day of active preparation time, you can create delectable, healthy treats such as 100% Whole Wheat Bread, Whole Grain Garlic Knots with Olive Oil and Parsley, Black-and-White Braided Pumpernickel and Rye Loaf, Black Pepper Focaccia, Pumpkin Pie Brioche, Chocolate Tangerine Bars, and a variety of gluten-free breads. About a dozen of the recipes are 100% whole grain. </P><P><I>Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day</I> will show you that there <I>is</I> time enough for home-baked bread, and that it can be part of a healthy diet.  Calling all bread lovers: Whether you are looking for more whole grains, watching your weight, trying to reduce your cholesterol, or just care about what goes into your body, this book is a must-have. Visit www.HealthyBreadInFive.com for more information.</P><P><B>Jeff Hertzberg and Zoë François</B> met while taking care of their toddlers at a kids’ music class, and co-authored their first book, <I>Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking</I> in 2007. The book became a bestseller, with rave reviews in the New York Times, Associated Press, the Arizona Republic, and other media all over the United States, Canada, and Europe. They’ve demonstrated their revolutionary stored-dough method on television in San Francisco, Chicago, Minneapolis, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Tampa, and Phoenix.</P></DIV></DIV><P></P></DIV> | *$12.47 |
 | Flat Belly Diet! Cookbook
Brand: Rodale Books
<DIV> Belly fat is not only unsightly, it's deadly; it has been linked to a long list of adverse health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and breast cancer. <I>Prevention'</I>s <I>Flat Belly Diet,</I> a revolutionary plan that's already helped more than one million people lose weight around their middles, may help target dangerous belly fat with monounsaturated fats (better known as MUFAs)—found in delicious foods like nuts and seeds, vegetable oils, olives, avocados, and dark chocolate. </DIV><DIV> "The food...tastes so good, and there's so much of it!" </DIV><DIV> On the <I>Flat Belly Diet,</I> it's important to enjoy these foods, in the right amounts, with every meal. The <I>Flat Belly Diet! Cookbook</I> makes that easy. All of the recipes were carefully developed to make sure every meal includes just the right amount of MUFAs and meets the plan's 400-calorie guideline, so readers can mix and match meals to suit their taste. And there's no need to count calories. All the work has already been done! </DIV><DIV> "I had to get over all those years of denying myself.... I'm so excited by this diet." </DIV><DIV> Packed with 200 dishes that feature these scrumptious fat-fighting MUFA-rich foods, as well as more than 50 lush photographs, this book gives readers plenty to whet their appetites: </DIV><DIV>-Great-to-wake-up-to dishes like Banana Pancakes with Walnut Honey and Eggs Florentine with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto </DIV><DIV>-International favorites like Thai Corn and Crab Soup and Caribbean Chicken Salad </DIV><DIV>-Cozy comfort food like Spaghetti with Roasted Cauliflower and Olives and Turkey Meat Loaf with Walnuts and Sage </DIV><DIV>-Quick, satisfying snacks like Tex-Mex Snack Mix, Peanut Butter Spirals, and Nutty Chicken Nuggets </DIV><DIV>-Sweet treats like Super-Rich Chocolate Cake with Maple Frosting and Peach and Blueberry Tart with Pecan Crust </DIV> | *$7.11 |
 | Hungry Girl Happy Hour: 75 Recipes for Amazingly Fantastic Guilt-Free Cocktails and Party Foods
Brand: St. Martin's Griffin | *$5.50 |
 | The I Hate to Cook Book: 50th Anniversary Edition
Brand: Grand Central Publishing
<em>"There are two kinds of people in this world: the ones who don't cook out of and have NEVER cooked out of THE I HATE TO COOK BOOK, and the other kind...The I HATE TO COOK people consist mainly of those who find other things more interesting and less fattening, and so they do it as seldom as possible. Today there is an Annual Culinary Olympics, with hundreds of cooks from many countries ardently competing. But we who hate to cook have had our own Olympics for years, seeing who can get out of the kitchen the fastest and stay out the longest."</em><br><br> - Peg Bracken<br><br>Philosopher's Chowder. Skinny Meatloaf. Fat Man's Shrimp. Immediate Fudge Cake. These are just a few of the beloved recipes from Peg Bracken's classic I HATE TO COOK BOOK. Written in a time when women were expected to have full, delicious meals on the table for their families every night, Peg Bracken offered women who didn't revel in this obligation an alternative: quick, simple meals that took minimal effort but would still satisfy. <br><br>50 years later, times have certainly changed - but the appeal of THE I HATE TO COOK BOOK hasn't. <br><br>This book is for everyone, men and women alike, who wants to get from cooking hour to cocktail hour in as little time as possible. | *$12.46 |
 | Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes
Brand: Wiley
The Ultimate Pressure-Cooker Cookbook<br> <br> Nobody knows more about pressure cookers than Vickie Smith, creator of the leading pressure-cooker Web site, MissVickie.com. Now, at last, Miss Vickie has gathered all of her pressure-cooker wisdom into a book. Whether you're a pressure-cooker newcomer or a longtime fan, you'll find all the recipes, techniques, and tips you need for a lifetime of great pressure-cooker meals.<br> <br> Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes is jam-packed with nearly 400 fast, tasty, foolproof recipes, ranging from one-pot meals like Chicken and Rice with Mushrooms to Sweet and Sour Pork, Navy Bean Soup, and Chocolate Malt Cheesecake. Miss Vickie's detailed recipe instructions and special techniques, such as "pan in pot" pressure cooking, guarantee that each dish comes out perfectly cooked--and perfectly delicious.<br> <br> But Miss Vickie gives you more than just great recipes. Her book also provides in-depth guidance on every aspect of choosing and using a pressure cooker, including:<br> * <br> <br> A buyers' guide to modern pressure cookers<br> * <br> <br> Step-by-step pressure-cooker instructions<br> * <br> <br> Pressure-cooker safety<br> * <br> <br> Basic and advanced pressure-cooking techniques<br> * <br> <br> Common mistakes in pressure cookery<br> * <br> <br> Adapting recipes to the pressure cooker<br> * <br> <br> Tips, tricks, and troubleshooting<br> <br> <br> Offering hundreds of recipes that are proven to work--and proven delicious--plus plain-English answers to all of your pressure-cooker questions, Miss Vickie has created the single most useful pressure-cooker book ever published. It's a resource you'll turn to again and again as you explore the world of pressure-cooker possibilities and pleasures. | *$13.42 |
 | Fat Witch Brownies: Brownies, Blondies, and Bars from New York's Legendary Fat Witch Bakery
Brand: Rodale Books
<DIV><DIV>At long last, the owner of New York City’s legendary Fat Witch Bakery shares her top-secret recipes for decadent and delicious brownies, blondies, and bars<BR></DIV><DIV>Patricia Helding’s rich, intensely chocolatey Fat Witch brownie is a New York obsession, an internet sensation, and arguably the very best brownie to be found on the planet. Unlike other bakeries that feature a range of desserts, Fat Witch, launched by Helding in 1998, specializes only in brownies—baking and selling over 2,000 each day. In Fat Witch Brownies, Helding showcases for the first time her favorite spins on the classic chocolate brownie with creations like the Banana Bread Brownie and the Breakfast Brownie, and she expands her repertoire even further with recipes for other scrumptious bar-shaped confections.<BR></DIV><DIV>With over 50 recipes that can be baked in the same 9 x 9-inch pan and require fewer than 10 ingredients, Helding shows that baking from scratch is neither expensive nor time-consuming. All of her recipes include ingredients from local grocery stores, and are ready to serve in one hour or less. Beginning with tips on the proper tools, timing, and techniques, continuing with five chapters of recipes, and finishing with fabulous frostings, Fat Witch Brownies allows you to explore the versatility and richness of brownies and bars and create the incredible desserts in your very own kitchen that have made Helding’s bakery famous.<BR></DIV><DIV> </DIV></DIV> | *$15.18 |
 | Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars
Brand: Little, Brown and Company | *$14.95 |
 | Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry
Brand: Stewart, Tabori & Chang
<DIV> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-line-height-alt: 8.05pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none">“When I was growing up, canning was for old folks and cranks and separatists,” writes Liana Krissoff in her introduction to <I>Canning for a New Generation</I>. But not anymore. With soaring food prices and the increasing popularity of all things domestic and DIY, there’s never been a better time to revisit the centuries-old techniques of preserving food at home.</P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-line-height-alt: 8.05pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none"> </P> <P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-pagination: none; mso-line-height-alt: 8.05pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none">This hip, modern handbook is filled with fresh and new ways to preserve nature’s bounty throughout the year. Organized by season and illustrated with beautiful photographs, it offers detailed instructions and recipes for making more than 150 canned, pickled, dried, and frozen foods, as well as 50 inventive recipes for dishes using these foods. Basic information on canning techniques and lively sidebars round out this refreshing take on a classic cooking tradition.</P></DIV> | *$16.18 |
 | Diners, Drive-ins and Dives: An All-American Road Trip . . . with Recipes! (Food Network)
Brand: COOKBOOK: Part Number: 2488
<blockquote> <p> Food Network star Guy Fieri takes you on a tour of America's most colorful diners, drive-ins, and dives in this tie-in to his enormously popular television show, complete with recipes, photos, and memorabilia. </p> </blockquote> <p> Packed with Guy's iconic personality, <i>Diners, Drive-ins and Dives</i> follows his hot-rod trips around the country, mapping out the best places most of us have never heard of. From digging in at legendary burger joint the Squeeze Inn in Sacramento, California, baking Peanut Pie from Virginia Diner in Wakefield, Virginia, or kicking back with Pete's "Rubbed and Almost Fried" Turkey Sandwich from Panini Pete's in Fairhope, Alabama, Guy showcases the amazing personalities, fascinating stories, and outrageously good food offered by these American treasures. </p> | *$6.90 |
 | Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook
Brand: Readers Digest
<i>Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook</i> presents a common-sense approach to healthy living and dieting by focusing on what people <b>can</b> eat, not what they have to give up. With the help of provided calorie counts, readers can plan their day and feel confident knowing they're within the desired calorie range for weight loss. All recipes come from real home cooks and combine realistic portions with exceptional taste-and all have been approved by the nutritionist on the <i>Taste of Home</i> staff. <BR><BR> In addition to hundreds of satisfying recipes, this book contains: <BR><BR> -A four-week meal plan that covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, snacks, and beverages <BR> -Nutrition facts and calories, including diabetic exchanges <BR> -Notes on exercise and portion control <BR> -A code to access a special gated website, which contains additional meal plans, healthy tips, and online community support <BR> -Testimonials and photos from actual dieters <BR> -A free year subscription to <i>Taste of Home Healthy Cooking</i> magazine<BR> -Tips on dining out <BR><BR> Readers will also find a number of "free foods" with low calories for guilt-free snacking and a clip-and-keep calorie guide they can remove from the book to carry on the go for use in restaurants. Put the <i>Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook</i>'s meals on your menu, and you'll be putting the pleasure back in healthy eating. | *$5.99 |
 | Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking, and Curing
Brand: W. W. Norton & Company
<strong>The only book for home cooks offering a complete introduction to the craft.</strong> CHARCUTERIE—a culinary specialty that originally referred to the creation of pork products such as salami, sausages, and prosciutto—is true food craftsmanship, the art of turning preserved food into items of beauty and taste. Today the term encompasses a vast range of preparations, most of which involve salting, cooking, smoking, and drying. In addition to providing classic recipes for sausages, terrines, and pâtés, Michael Ruhlman and Brian Polcyn expand the definition to include anything preserved or prepared ahead such as Mediterranean olive and vegetable rillettes, duck confit, and pickles and sauerkraut. Ruhlman, coauthor of <i>The French Laundry Cookbook</i>, and Polcyn, an expert charcuterie instructor at Schoolcraft College in Livonia, Michigan, present 125 recipes that are both intriguing to professionals and accessible to home cooks, including salted, airdried ham; Maryland crab, scallop, and saffron terrine; Da Bomb breakfast sausage; mortadella and soppressata; and even spicy smoked almonds. 50 line drawings | *$20.95 |
 | Peter Reinhart's Artisan Breads Every Day
Brand: Ten Speed Press
Renowned baking instructor Peter Reinhart distills his professional techniques down to the basics, delivering artisan bread formulas that require minimal effort and time. PETER REINHART'S ARTISAN BREADS FAST replaces the breakthrough methods of the past, the various preferment methods, and the no-knead craze, and offers high-caliber versions of classic breads using the best techniques to create the highest quality loaves in a fast and convenient fashion. A conscientious teacher, Reinhart coaches readers on shaping tricks, oven techniques, and methods for doing away with expensive bakery tools. | *$16.45 |
 | Emergency Food Storage & Survival Handbook: Everything You Need to Know to Keep Your Family Safe in a Crisis
Brand: Clarkson Potter
<b>Always Be Prepared</b><br>What if your life was disrupted by a natural disaster, food or water supply contamination, or any other type of emergency? Do you have the essentials for you and your family? Do you have a plan in the event that your power, telephone, water and food supply are cut off for an extended amount of time? What if there were no medical or pharmaceutical services available for days, weeks, or months? How prepared are you?<br>With this guide by your side, you and your family will learn how to plan, purchase, and store a three-month supply of all the necessities—food, water, fuel, first-aid supplies, clothing, bedding, and more—simply and economically. In other words, this book may be a lifesaver.<br>Inside you'll find 10 steps to an affordable food storage program plus how to:<br>·Prepare a home "grocery store" and "pharmacy" <br>·Use what you store and store what you use <br>·Store water safely and provide for sanitation needs <br>·Create a first-aid kit, car kit, and 72-hour emergency kit for the whole family <br>·And many more invaluable hints and tips<br>"This clear, concise, step-by-step program is not only affordable and doable, it's essential in these uncertain times. Now, everyone from apartment dwellers to basement owners can store a three-month supply of the essentials, including peace of mind!" <b>— Joni Hilton, author of <i>Once-a-Week Cooking Plan</i> and <i>Cooking Secrets My Mother Never Taught Me</i></b> | *$9.16 |
 | Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook
Brand: Harold Imports Part Number: 3508
The slow cooker is perfect for today's fast-paced lifestyle, in which everyone is time and energy-conscious, economy-wise, concerned about nutrition, and demanding of great flavor. This comprehensive collection of 350 exciting recipes takes a new look at cooking withÂ’ America's favorite appliance. Relying on wholesome ingredients and fresh, modern flavors, <i>Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook</i> features everything from traditional slow cooker classics to savory international cuisine to delicious no-fuss desserts. | *$9.94 |
 | Hungry Girl Chew the Right Thing: Supreme Makeovers for 50 Foods You Crave
Brand: St. Martin's Griffin
<DIV><DIV><DIV>Hungry Girl's FIRST-EVER recipe card set!!! </DIV><DIV>Now You Can Give In To Temptation... 50 Insanely Delicious Guilt-Free recipe swaps in a super-fun card deck!<BR><BR>Take a look at these crazy delicious treats:<BR>  *Red Velvet Insanity Cupcakes:<BR>           140 calories each!</DIV><DIV><BR>  *Woohoo Waffle Stack:<BR>           226 calories for the whole stack!</DIV><DIV><BR>  *Amazing Ate-Layer Dip:<BR>           105 Calories per serving!</DIV><DIV><BR>  *Planet Hungrywood Sweet & Cap’n Crunchy Chicken:<BR>           234 calories per serving</DIV><DIV><BR>Enjoy 50 Supreme Makeovers for 50 foods you crave! </DIV></DIV></DIV> | *$4.01 |
 | Momofuku
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Never before has there been a phenomenon like Momofuku. A once-unrecognizable word, it's now synonymous with the award-winning restaurants of the same name in New York City: Momofuku Noodle Bar, Ssäm Bar, Ko, and Milk Bar. Chef David Chang has single-handedly revolutionized cooking in America with his use of bold Asian flavors and impeccable ingredients, his mastery of the humble ramen noodle, and his thorough devotion to pork. <br>Momofuku is both the story and the recipes behind the cuisine that has changed the modern-day culinary landscape. Chang relays with candor the tale of his unwitting rise to superstardom, which, though wracked with mishaps, happened at light speed. And the dishes shared in this book are coveted by all who've dined—or yearned to—at any Momofuku location (yes, the pork buns are here). This is a must-read for anyone who truly enjoys food. | *$23.91 |
 | Good Calories, Bad Calories: Fats, Carbs, and the Controversial Science of Diet and Health (Vintage)
Brand: Anchor
For decades we have been taught that fat is bad for us, carbohydrates better, and that the key to a healthy weight is eating less and exercising more. Yet despite this advice, we have seen unprecedented epidemics of obesity and diabetes. Taubes argues that the problem lies in refined carbohydrates, like white flour, easily digested starches, and sugars, and that the key to good health is the kind of calories we take in, not the number. In this groundbreaking book, award-winning science writer Gary Taubes shows us that almost everything we believe about the nature of a healthy diet is wrong. | *$8.93 |
 | The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread
Brand: Ten Speed Press
Co-founder of the legendary Brother Juniper’s Bakery in Sonoma, California, author of the landmark books Brother Juniper’s Bread Book and Crust & Crumb, and distinguished instructor at the world’s largest culinary school, Peter Reinhart has been a leader in America’s artisanal bread movement for over fifteen years. Never one to be content with yesterday’s baking triumph, however, Peter continues to refine his recipes and techniques in his never-ending quest for perfect bread. In THE BREAD BAKER’S APPRENTICE, Peter shares his latest bread breakthroughs, arising from his recent pilgrimage to study in several of France’s famed boulangeries and the always-enlightening time spent in the culinary academy kitchen with his students. First you’ll peer over Peter’s shoulder as he learns from Paris’s most esteemed bakers, people like the brothers Poilâne and Phillippe Gosselin, whose pain ancienne has revolutionized the art of baguette making. Peter then walks readers through the twelve steps of building great bread, his clear instructions accompanied by over 100 step-by-step photographs. Then it’s on to over 50 new master formulas for such classic breads as rustic, chewy ciabatta, hearty pain de campagna, old-school New York bagels, and the book’s Holy Grail—Peter’s version of the famed pain ancienne. En route, Peter distills hard science, advanced techniques, and food history down into a remarkably accessible and engaging resource that is as rich and multitextured as the loaves you’ll turn out. This is original food writing at it most captivating, teaching at its most inspired and inspiring—and the rewards are some of the best breads under the sun. | *$20.44 |
 | Gluten-Free Baking Classics
Brand: Agate Surrey
<DIV>This revised edition of Annalise Roberts' popular cookbook is a welcome choice for those allergic to gluten who want to enjoy delicious fresh-baked foods. Roberts presents easy-to-use recipes and techniques for baking everyday basics like bread and cookies as well as classic treats like brownies and biscuits. Sample delights include Multi-Grain Artisan Bread, Hazelnut Cake, and Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Doughnuts. These recipes use precise mixes of non-wheat-based, gluten-free flours that only the baker need know are allergy safe. <I>Gluten-Free Baking Classics</I> is designed for all skills levels, from beginner to seasoned, and the book is especially useful for novices since it contains detailed instructions on how to get started, as well as timeless baking techniques and guidelines to assure success. Also included are tips on how to incorporate gluten-free baking into a busy weekly schedule, and the book explains why baking wholesome and delicious breads, muffins, cakes, and other items is so important for emotional and physical well-being. <BR></DIV> | *$10.83 |
 | 200 Best Panini Recipes
Brand: Tiffany Collins Part Number: 0-7788-0201-9
<p> <i>The fresh, robust flavors of Italian grilled sandwiches.</i> </p><p> A panini is an Italian-inspired pressed sandwich enjoyed throughout Italy and, increasingly, in North American cafés, restaurants and kitchens. Italians regard panini as fast food thanks to its easy preparation, which also accounts for its success in North America. Sales of panini makers have skyrocketed, with small appliance manufacturers releasing new models each year. </p><p> Tiffany Collins provides great recipes that replicate the bistro experience and maximize the use of a home panini maker. Among the recipes for this vibrant, flavorful food are:</p><ul> <li>Salami, prosciutto, mozzarella panini with roasted red peppers; Philly cheesesteak panini</li> <li>Bacon, spinach and hard-boiled egg panini; smoked salmon, red onion, cream cheese and caper panini</li> <li>Sweet Italian sausage, provolone and tomato sauce panini; hummus, red onion and Swiss cheese panini</li> <li>Pulled pork panini; Tuscan tuna and white bean panini; shrimp club panini</li> <li>Cuban panini; smores panini; sliced beef, caramelized onions and gorgonzola panini</li> <li>Smoked turkey, brie and Granny Smith apple panini; south of the border turkey panini with perfect guacamole.</li> </ul><p> This Italian tradition can now be experienced at home and enjoyed by the whole family. </p> | *$13.98 |
 | The Professional Chef
Brand: Wiley
"A serious reference for serious cooks."<br> -Thomas Keller, Chef and owner, The French Laundry <p> Named one of the five favorite culinary books of this decade by <i>Food Arts</i> magazine, <i>The Professional Chef®</i> is the classic resource that many of America's top chefs have relied on to help learn their cooking skills. Now this comprehensive "bible for all chefs" (Paul Bocuse) has been thoroughly revised and expanded to reflect the way people cook and eat today. <p> The book includes essential information on nutrition, food and kitchen safety, and tools and ingredients, as well as more than 640 classic and contemporary recipes plus variations. One hundred and thirty-one basic recipe formulas illustrate fundamental techniques and guide cooks clearly through every step, from mise en place to finished dishes. <p> This edition features nearly 650 all-new four-color photographs of fresh food products, step-by-step techniques, and plated dishes taken by award-winning photographer Ben Fink. It explores culinary traditions of the Americas, Asia, and Europe, and includes four-color photographs of commonly used ingredients and maps of all regions. Written "with extreme vigor and precision" (Eric Ripert, Chef and co-owner, Le Bernardin), <i>The Professional Chef®</i> is an unrivaled reference and source of inspiration for the serious cook. <p> The Culinary Institute of America (Hyde Park, NY, and St. Helena, CA) was founded in 1946. Known as the Harvard of cooking schools and credited with having "changed the way Americans eat" by The James Beard Foundation, the CIA has trained nearly 50,000 foodservice professionals. | *$42.23 |
 | Hungry Girl: Recipes and Survival Strategies for Guilt-Free Eating in the Real World
Brand: St. Martin's Griffin
<P>Do you want to eat burgers, chocolate cake, frozen margaritas, fudge, and French fries--and still fit into your pants? Is life not worth living without brownies and onion rings? Do you want a surefire way to tame your cravings? From breakfast ideas and chopped salads to guilt-free junk food and cocktails, Hungry Girl recipes taste great but are low in fat and calories. Check it out!</P> <P>* Eggs Bene-Chick: 183 calories<BR>* Bring on the Breakfast Pizza: 127 calories<BR>* Ooey Gooey Chili Cheese Nachos: 216 calories<BR>* Big Bopper Burger Stopper: 202 calories<BR>* Dreamy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge: 65 calories<BR>* Lord of the Onion Rings: 153 calories<BR>* Rockin' Tuna Melt: 212 calories<BR>* 7-Layer Burrito Blitz: 277 calories<BR>* I Can't Believe It's Not Sweet Potato Pie: 113 calories<BR>* Cookie-rific Ice Cream Freeze: 160 calories<BR>* With easy instructions, simple steps, and hilariously fun facts and figures, Hungry Girl recipes are as fun to read as they are to make!</P> <P>And when you're not in your kitchen, check out HG's 10 mini survival guides, plus tips 'n tricks that'll help you make smarter food choices anywhere, anytime!</P> | *$7.67 |
 | Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: The Big Book of Everyday Slow Cooking
Brand: Hyperion
<P><i>Make It Fast, Cook It Slow</i> is the first cookbook from Stephanie O'Dea, the extremely popular slow cooking blogger: affordable, delicious, nutritious, and gluten-free recipes to delight the entire family.</p> <P>In December 2007, Stephanie O'Dea made a New Year's resolution: she'd use her slow cooker every single day for an entire year, and write about it on her very popular blog. The result: more than three million visitors, and more than 300 fabulous, easy-to-make, family-pleasing recipes, including:</p> <ul> <li>Breakfast Risotto <li>Vietnamese Roast Chicken <li>Tomatoes and Goat Cheese with Balsamic Cranberry Syrup <li>Falafel <li>Philly Cheesesteaks <li>Crème Brulee</ul> <P>--and much more. <i>Make It Fast, Cook It Slow</i> is the perfect cookbook for easy, quick prep, inexpensive ingredients, and meals that taste like you spent hours at the stove.</p> | *$7.26 |
 | The Fat Flush Plan
Brand: Books All Publisher Title Part Number: 639785332701
<b>Foreword by Barry Sears, Author of <i>The Zone</i></b> <P>The Fat Flush Diet Plan is a revolutionary diet program from one of the Top 10 Nutritionists in the United States, according to <i>Self</i>magazine. Based on a satisfying, healthful, and cleansing combination of essential fats, balanced proteins, and quality carbohydrates, Ann Louise Gittleman's Fat Flush was first popularized on iVillage.com, The Women's Network, and quickly embraced by millions of women across America. Thousands of dramatic testimonials later, the Fat Flush message board has become one of the most popular diet and fitness boards in the history of iVillage. Now, widely known nutrition specialist and bestselling author Ann Louise Gittleman shares this program with readers. <P>Simple, safe, and highly effective, The Fat Flush Diet Plan works via a process of detoxifying the liver, thereby increasing metabolismÂÂan excellent way to begin dieting as well to continue weight loss. This is also the only diet program that can successfully break through the weight loss plateau every dieter faces and "flush out" pockets of stubborn fat. In addition, the program provides an array of other quality of life benefits such as: <ul> <li>Increased energy <li>Sounder sleep <li>Improved skin texture and stronger nails <li>Decreases in depression and anxiety <li>And much more </ul> <P>This phenomenal diet program is worth its weight (loss) in gold to the growing number of women across America taking stock in their health and well-being. | *$5.25 |
 | The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Cooking Manual
Brand: Artisan
From Brooklyn's sizzling restaurant scene, the hottest cookbook of the season...<br><br>From urban singles to families with kids, local residents to the Hollywood set, everyone flocks to Frankies Spuntino—a tin-ceilinged, brick-walled restaurant in Brooklyn's Carroll Gardens—for food that is "completely satisfying" (wrote Frank Bruni in <i>The New York Times</i>). The two Franks, both veterans of gourmet kitchens, created a menu filled with new classics: Italian American comfort food re-imagined with great ingredients and greenmarket sides. This witty cookbook, with its gilded edges and embossed cover, may look old-fashioned, but the recipes are just we want to eat now. The entire Frankies menu is adapted here for the home cook—from small bites including Cremini Mushroom and Truffle Oil Crostini, to such salads as Escarole with Sliced Onion & Walnuts, to hearty main dishes including homemade Cavatelli with Hot Sausage & Browned Butter. With shortcuts and insider tricks gleaned from years in gourmet kitchens, easy tutorials on making fresh pasta or tying braciola, and an amusing discourse on Brooklyn-style Sunday "sauce" (ragu), <i>The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Kitchen Manual</i> will seduce both experienced home cooks and a younger audience that is newer to the kitchen.<br><br><br> | *$15.53 |
 | Ani's Raw Food Essentials: Recipes and Techniques for Mastering the Art of Live Food
Brand: Da Capo Lifelong Books
<DIV>Chef Ani Phyo is back with <I>Ani’s Raw Food Essentials</I>, full of everything you need to know to master the art of live food. Phyo shows you how to whip up simple, fresh recipes using what you’ve already got in your kitchen while also offering tips on dehyrating and more sophisticated techniques. Looking for innovative meals that are healthy and delicious? Phyo offers everything from classic comfort foods like nachos and burgers to Reuben sandwiches and bacon, along with more gourmet dishes like risotto, angel hair pasta, and her “you-won’t-believe-they’re-raw” desserts.<P><I>Ani’s Raw Food Essentials</I> once again proves that you don’t have to sacrifice taste to reap the benefits of raw foods, all while living a greener lifestyle. Recipes include: Broccoli and Cheeze Quiche, Kalamata Olive Crostini, Cashew “Tofu” in Miso Broth, Grilled Cheeze and Tomato Sandwiches, Cheeze Enchilada with Ranchero and Mole Sauce, Pad Thai, Pesto Pizza, and many more.</DIV> | *$7.43 |
 | How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques
Brand: Workman Press Part Number: 12014
Steven Raichlen is America's grilling authority. He is the author of The Barbecue! Bible, winner of an IACP/Julia Child Cookbook Award, and Barbecue! Bible Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades. Esquire calls him the "master griller." The New Yorker writes, "For aspiring gourmets of the grill . . . there is only one book: The Barbecue! Bible." <P>Now Steven Raichlen's written the bible behind The Barbecue! Bible. A full-color, photograph-by-photograph, step-by-step technique book, HOW TO GRILL gets to the core of the grilling experience by showing and telling exactly how it's done. With more than 1,000 photographs and lively writing, here are over 100 techniques, from how to set up a three-tiered fire to how to grill a prime rib, a porterhouse, a pork tenderloin, or a chicken breast. There are techniques for smoking ribs, cooking the perfect burger, rotisserieing a whole chicken, barbecuing a fish; for grilling pizza, shellfish, vegetables, tofu, fruit, and s'mores. Bringing the techniques to life are over 100 all-new recipes-Beef Ribs with Chinese Spices, Grilled Side of Salmon with Mustard Glaze, Prosciutto-Wrapped, Rosemary-Grilled Scallops-and hundreds of inside tips. | *$9.45 |
 | Slim and Scrumptious: More Than 75 Delicious, Healthy Meals Your Family Will Love
Brand: William Morrow Cookbooks
<blockquote> <p> How would you like to eat rich, flavorful, healthy food at home and not worry about calories? </p> </blockquote> <p> <i>Today</i> show nutritionist Joy Bauer has helped millions of people improve their health, and now she wants to improve their home-cooked meals as well. Tired of the misconception that you have to dine out to eat delicious food, Joy proves in <i>Slim and Scrumptious</i> that not only can you eat fresh, rich, and filling food, but that it is quick, affordable, and easy, too! </p> <p> <i>Slim and Scrumptious</i> features more than seventy-five recipes for every meal and every taste. Whether you want Double Chocolate Pancakes or Eggs Benedict for breakfast, Sesame Chicken Tenders or Spicy Pork Tacos with Sassy Slaw for lunch, or Spice-Rubbed Flank Steak with Chimichurri and Creamy Spinach for dinner, Joy shows you that classic, rich food can still be made to taste great with just a fraction of the fat and calories. She also includes fun snacks, desserts, and appetizers that will keep you satisfied all day long, such as Cinnamon Cheesecake Fondue, Frozen Hot Chocolate, and Banana Pecan Bread. </p> <p> With every recipe, Joy helps you stretch your food and cooking dollars for everything from a fast and easy family meal to a relaxing and romantic dinner for two. These meals are so amazingly delicious, no one (but the chef!) will ever know that they're healthy, too. </p> | *$15.92 |
 | Cook Yourself Thin Faster: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too with Over 75 New Recipes You Can Make in a Flash!
Brand: Voice
<b>From the #1 <i>New York Times</i> Bestselling Series . . . <i>Cook Yourself Thin FASTER</i> <P>Lose Weight without Losing Your Mind!</b> <P>Discover what everyone is talking about: the easiest, most enjoyable way to lasting weight loss. Following the smash hit original comes this brand-new collection of over 75 even easier recipes, plus smart cooking tips and real-life success stories. Finally, a diet to savor . . . <P><i>Cook Yourself Thin FASTER</i> delivers <b>more</b> mouthwatering low-fat recipes, <b>more</b> skinny alternatives to your cravings, and <b>more</b> quick and easy meals in HALF the time! We know there's hardly ever enough time to cook. With <i>Cook Yourself Thin FASTER</i> you can drop a dress size without sacrificing the foods you love <i>and</i> spend less time in the kitchen so you can enjoy . . . life! <P>Have your cake and eat it too with these delectable recipes: <P>Mini Blueberry Muffins<br> Seven-Layer Dip<br> Pineapple Mojitos <br> Asian Chicken Salad<br> Shrimp and Grits <br> Cheese "Fries" <br> Carrot Soup with a Kick <br> Flank Steak with Indian Salsa <br> White Pizza with Roasted Mushrooms <P>What are you waiting for? <i>Cook Yourself Thin FASTER!</i> | *$5.00 |
 | The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Perhaps more responsible than anyone for the revolution in the way we eat, cook, and think about food, Alice Waters has “single-handedly chang[ed] the American palate” according to the <i>New York Times</i>. Her simple but inventive dishes focus on a passion for flavor and a reverence for locally produced, seasonal foods.<br><br>With an essential repertoire of timeless, approachable recipes chosen to enhance and showcase great ingredients, <i>The Art of Simple Food</i> is<i> </i>an indispensable resource for home cooks. Here you will find Alice’s philosophy on everything from stocking your kitchen, to mastering fundamentals and preparing delicious, seasonal inspired meals all year long. Always true to her philosophy that a perfect meal is one that’s balanced in texture, color, and flavor, Waters helps us embrace the seasons’ bounty and make the best choices when selecting ingredients. Fill your market basket with pristine produce, healthful grains, and responsibly raised meat, poultry, and seafood, then embark on a voyage of culinary rediscovery that reminds us that the most gratifying dish is often the least complex. | *$19.99 |
 | Betty Crocker The 300 Calorie Cookbook: 300 tasty meals for eating healthy every day (Betty Crocker Books)
Brand: Betty Crocker | *$11.60 |
 | The Wine Bible
Brand: HomeAndWine.com Part Number: 1075
THE WINE BIBLE is like a lively course from an expert teacher, grounded deeply in the fundamentals and enriched with passionate opinions, asides, tips, anecdotes, definitions, glossaries, illustrations, maps, charts, and wine labels-everything, in fact, but the actual wine itself. Beginning with the basics of mastering wine-how to taste with focus and build a wine-tasting memory, understanding the subtle interplay of variety, vineyard, and vintner to demystifying the issue of vintages-it covers the essentials: The emotion and intrigue of Burgundy. Rhne's untamed reds. The flinty pleasures of sauvignon blanc and surprising delicacy of Spain's Riojas. Bordeaux, the largest fine wine vineyard on the globe and epitome of terroir. Fourteen Sonoma wines to know. The importance of finish. Tuscany, kingom of variable microclimates. The precise and food-friendly wines of Germany. The narrow 30-mile stretch of ambition, experimentation, and surpassing quality called Napa. Why the "punt," or indentation in a wine bottle. Australia, where cutting-edge technology meets easy, outgoing, unpretentious character. Plus Austria, New Zealand, South Africa, Portugal, and more. <P>Eight years in the writing, Karen MacNeil's THE WINE BIBLE takes any reader, at any level of interest and sophistication, and offers the one thing guaranteed to increase his or her pleasure in wine-knowledge. It's illustrated throughout with maps, photographs, charts, wine labes, and has hundreds of boxes featuring historical tidbits, fun wine facts, and wine destinations while traveling. | *$12.00 |
 | The Cancer-Fighting Kitchen: Nourishing, Big-Flavor Recipes for Cancer Treatment and Recovery
Brand: Celestial Arts
As the executive chef-in-residence at one of the country's leading cancer wellness centers, Rebecca Katz knows that cancer patients and their caretakers want science-based recipes that are tasty, healthful, and easy to prepare. This book features whole-foods and big-flavor recipes designed to ease symptoms along with customized menu plans specially formulated for all treatment phases, cancer types, side effects, and flavor preferences. THE CANCER-FIGHTING KITCHEN includes full nutritional analysis for each recipe and notes that teach readers how to build a culinary cancer-fighting pharmacy. | *$19.90 |
 | Veggie Burgers Every Which Way: Fresh, Flavorful and Healthy Vegan and Vegetarian Burgers-Plus Toppings, Sides, Buns and More
Brand: Experiment, The
<DIV><p><B>Tasty, Exciting, Inexpensive–Veggie Burgers Every Which Way!</B></p><p>Whether you already subsist on veggie burgers, enjoy them occasionally, or ardently wish there was an alternative to the rubbery, over-processed frozen burgers sold in cardboard boxes, <I>Veggie Burgers Every Which Way</I> is the book for you–one you will want to cook from over and over again.</p><p>Author Lukas Volger, who has been making and eating veggie burgers since he was a teenager, has assembled more than thirty unique, delicious veggie burger recipes including:</p><ul><li>Red Lentil and Celery Root Burgers</li><li>Tofu and Chard Burgers</li><li>Baked Falafel Burgers</li><li>Thai Carrot Burgers</li><li>Sweet Potato Burgers with Lentils and Kale</li><li>Corn Burgers with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Goat Cheese</li></ul><p>More than half the burger recipes are vegan and/or gluten-free, as are many of the extras, which include buns, sides, toppings, and condiments. Everyday ingredient choices ensure that all the burgers and extras are a breeze to assemble. The wide variety of tastes and flavors will excite every palate and suit every craving and occasion. And dozens of mouthwatering photographs leave no doubt that great-tasting veggie burgers can look spectacular, too!</p><BR></DIV> | *$10.88 |
 | The Rice Diet Cookbook: 150 Easy, Everyday Recipes and Inspirational Success Stories from the Rice Diet Program Community
Brand: Simon & Schuster
<center><P><b>LOSE UP TO TWENTY POUNDS IN ONE MONTH EATING WHOLESOME, DELICIOUS, EASY-TO-PREPARE FOOD FROM <I>THE RICE DIET COOKBOOK!</I></b><P></center> <P><P>After the success of the <I>New York Times</i> bestselling <I>The Rice Diet Solution</i>, the <I>Rice Diet Program's</i> message boards were bombarded with pleas and suggestions for more Rice Diet-friendly recipes. The result is this collection of healthy whole-food dishes, which includes personal favorites from the Rice Diet kitchen as well as from successful dieters who want to share their weight-loss tips with everyone who intends to lose weight and live a healthier life.<P><P>Based on one of the world's most famous weight-loss programs, <I>The Rice Diet Cookbook</i> contains 150 new recipes -- all simple and easy to shop for, prepare, and cook. By ambitiously limiting sodium-rich ingredients and relying on complex carbohydrates as the main source of nutrition, the recipes in this book can help women lose nineteen to twenty pounds and men lose twenty-eight to thirty pounds -- in one month! <P><P>For breakfast, try Gooey Apple Oatmeal, the Elvis Special, or French Toast Sticks. In the mood for a light lunch? Mix up a Basil-Mint Quinoa Salad and pair it with a Refried Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Lettuce Wrap. When the urge to snack hits you, munch on some Zesty Sweet Potato Chips or Barley Pesto Dip on Eilene's Pita Bread. And at dinnertime, how about Pan-Seared Sea Scallops with Angela's Spinach with Sun-dried Tomato and Ilene's Mashed Cauliflower? Or make a meal out of Chicken and Spinach Salad with some Cannellini Bean Salad on the side. Don't forget dessert: Ricers have found amazing ways to satisfy their cravings! There's Chocolate-Banana Cream Custard, Rhubarb-Dried Cherry Crumble, Samba's Gingered Pear Cake, or the super simple and truly delicious Toasted Ginger Papaya.<P><P>In addition to recipes, <I>The Rice Diet Cookbook</i> is also full of incredible feedback from people who have achieved major weight loss on the Rice Diet. Their inspirational stories will motivate you to live a healthier life the Rice Diet way. <I>The Rice Diet Cookbook</i> is a truly encouraging, supportive book that will help you make living a wholesome lifestyle both simple and sustainable.<P><P> | *$4.79 |
 | Professional Cooking
Brand: Wiley
Packed with more than 650 recipes plus 600 variations and more information than ever before, the <i>Seventh Edition</i> of this cornerstone professional resource offers complete, step-by-step instruction in cooking principles and the techniques necessary for success as a professional chef. <p> Wayne Gisslen's <i>Professional Cooking</i> has been used by hundreds of thousands of chefs to master the basics of their craft, including knife skills, knowledge of ingredients, and plating techniques. <ul> <LI> More than 100 new recipes, including fresh ideas for meats, poultry, vegetables, and grains, as well as an increased focus on international recipes <LI> Updated information on the latest nutrition guidelines and enhanced coverage of topics including food science, molecular gastronomy, and culinary math <LI> More than 1,000 instructive illustrations and photos, including more than 220 all-new color photos highlighting new recipes and procedures <LI> Wayne Gisslen is also the author of <i>Advanced Professional Cooking, Professional Baking</i>, and <i>The Chef's Art</i>, all from Wiley </ul> Whether you are studying or training in professional food preparation or just want to take your home cooking to a higher level, this authoritative text is your essential guide to all the most vital professional techniques. | *$39.69 |
 | 500 Low-Carb Recipes: 500 Recipes from Snacks to Dessert, That the Whole Family Will Love
Brand: Fair Winds Press (MA)
Dana Carpender comes to the rescue with 500 Low-Carb recipes. Covering everything from soup to nuts, this comprehensive compendium of recipes offers choices like… <P>Heroin Wings (they’re so good they’re addictive) <P>Mockahlua Cheesecake <P>Meatza (pizza without the crust) <P>…plus dozens of ways to spice up staple dishes such as burgers, omelets, steaks and chicken <P>Readers will also learn: How to make low-carb casseroles that are delicious – without noodles or rice! What to serve instead of mashed potatoes The secret to low-carb stuffing The way to satisfy sugar cravings – decadently – and still stay low-carb The lowdown on low-carb ingredients <P>Recipes have been tested and proven delicious. They are guaranteed to please even the most reluctant bread-lover. | *$4.40 |
 | The Insulin-Resistance Diet--Revised and Updated: How to Turn Off Your Body's Fat-Making Machine
Brand: McGraw-Hill
<p><b>Conquer insulin resistance. Reduce cravings. Eat your favorite foods. And lose weight!</b></p> <p>If you have tried every diet and are still struggling with your weight, the real culprit may be insulin resistance. When you have more glucose than your body needs, your body responds by producing more insulin to stabilize your blood sugar level and store the excess glucose as fat. In <i>The Insulin-Resistance Diet</i>, Cheryle R. Hart and Mary Kay Grossman show you how to control insulin resistance and lose weight without sacrificing all of your favorite foods. </p> <p>Overcome insulin resistance and lose weight with:</p> <ul><li>The exclusive Link-and-Balance Eating Method, which balances carbs with the right amount of protein at the right time for maximum weight loss <li>Self-tests to determine your insulin resistance and check your progress with linking and balancing <li>Real-world strategies for eating at home and out on the town <li>Easy-to-make, tasty recipes and livable meal plans</ul> | *$8.64 |
 | Organic Body Care Recipes: 175 Homeade Herbal Formulas for Glowing Skin & a Vibrant Self
Brand: Storey Publishing, LLC
Radiantly healthy skin, hair, feet, hands, eyes, and nails. Commercial beauty products make this promise every day and live up to it with varying degrees of success. Stephanie Tourles offers a better solution to everyone frustrated with the endless cycle of expensive, synthetic, famous-name cosmetics that often fall short of expectations. Take control of beauty treatments with homemade products that use safe, nourishing ingredients to pamper the body and soothe the senses.<br><br> Tourles, a licensed esthetician, herbalist, and aromatherapist, has developed 175 recipes that are fun, simple, and immensely satisfying to make in home kitchens. Her natural beauty treatments deliver the results promised by department store brands — skin, hair, and nails that glow with vitality and inner wellness. Lotions, scrubs, toners, balms, and masks polish and balance the skin, soothe current problems, and prevent future ones. Shampoos, rinses, and conditioners tone the scalp, boost highlights, and leave hair soft and shiny. The book's whole-body coverage also includes recipes for hand and footcare, nail treatments, shaving cream, and even popular spa treatments such as microdermabrasion exfoliants, detox and cellulite soaks, ayurvedic oils, and herbal cold salves. Most important, there is never any doubt about the purity of these ingredients!<br> <Br> Each formula is clearly presented in recipe style, with notes on prep time, storage, and uses. Many products can be customized according to personal needs, whim, or mood, and they all use readily available, natural ingredients. <i>Organic Body Care Recipes</i> is a natural treasure for every body. | *$11.72 |
 | Smoke & Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue
Brand: Harvard Common Press
<i>Smoke & Spice</i>, the best-selling and James Beard Award-winning cookbook that revolutionized backyard home cooking, has been completely revised and updated to include 400 recipes. Culinary experts Cheryl and Bill Jamison use their barbecue savvy to show that smoke-cooked barbecue-- what many believe to be "real" barbecue and the province of pitmasters and Southern barbecue joints-- can be mastered by anyone. The first cookbook solely devoted to the subject, <i>Smoke & Spice</i> remains the definitive guide to authentic smoke-cooked barbecue. The book also features information on equipment and techniques, as well as recipes for a variety of rubs, mops, marinades, sauces, appetizers, sides, desserts, and drinks. | *$10.23 |
 | The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook, Heavy-Duty Revised Edition
Brand: America's Test Kitchen
Repackaged to be easier to use and expanded to include a whole new chapter of healthy, light recipes, this revised edition of one of last fall's bestselling cookbooks remains the one and only basic cookbook you will ever need. Beautiful step-by-step photos illuminate every conceivable technique from chopping shallots and skinning salmon to cutting up a chicken and tying a roast. In fact, just about anything you want to do in the kitchen is explained in these pages in America's most popular test kitchen's approachable, no-nonsense voice. <P>These recipes will keep you busy (and your friends and family happy) for years to come, since we've included hundreds of easy weeknight dishes (like Skillet Lasagna and One-Pot Chicken and Rice), company-worthy dinners (like Beef Burgundy, Roast Leg of Lamb, and Fresh Fruit Trifle), equipment ratings, shoppings tips, and more. | *$23.07 |
 | The Engine 2 Diet: The Texas Firefighter's 28-Day Save-Your-Life Plan that Lowers Cholesterol and Burns Away the Pounds
Brand: Wellness Central
"I've known Rip for more than 20 years. In that time, he's been a great motivator for so many people. This terrific book will inspire all who read it to change their lives and optimize their health."<STRONG>-Lance Armstrong, cancer survivor, seven-time Tour de France champion </STRONG><BR><BR><B>Lose weight, lower cholesterol, significantly reduce the risk of disease, and become physically fit--in just 4 weeks. </B><BR><BR>Professional athlete-turned-firefighter Rip Esselstyn is used to responding to emergencies. So, when he learned that some of his fellow Engine 2 firefighters in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Austin</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">TX</st1:State></st1:place>, were in dire physical condition-several had dangerously high cholesterol levels (the highest was 344!)-he sprang into action and created a life-saving plan for the firehouse. By following Rip's program, everyone lost weight (some more than 20 lbs.), lowered their cholesterol (Mr. 344's dropped to 196), and improved their overall health. Now, Rip outlines his proven plan in<EM> this book.</EM> With Rip as your expert coach and motivator, you'll transform your body and lifestyle in a month. His plant-powered eating plan is based on a diet of whole foods, including whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, and seeds. This invaluable guide features: **Dozens of easy, mouthwatering recipes-from pancakes to pizza, Tex-Mex favorites to knockout chocolate desserts-that will keep you looking forward to every bite **Pantry-stocking tips will take the panic out of inevitable cravings and on-the-fly meals **Guidelines on menu choices that will allow you to eat out, wherever and whenever you want **Rip's simple, firefighter-inspired exercise program that will boost your metabolism and melt your fat away.<BR><BR>Medically approved, easy-to-follow, and amazingly effective<I>,</I> this diet is designed for anyone who wants to make heroic strides in his or her health, weight, and well-being-all without heroic effort.<BR><BR>"Want to be as strong as a <ST1:STATE w:st="on"><ST1:PLACE w:st="on">Texas</ST1:PLACE></ST1:STATE> firefighter? Or as healthy as a professional triathlete? Then follow the wonderful advice of Rip Esselstyn, who is both. His book can save your life--whether you're a man or a woman. Highly recommended!" -<STRONG>Dean Ornish, M.D., Founder and President, Preventive Medicine Research Institute, Clinical Professor of Medicine, <ST1:PLACETYPE w:st="on">U</ST1:PLACETYPE> of <ST1:PLACENAME w:st="on">California</ST1:PLACENAME><ST1 :PLACE w:st="on"><ST1:CITY w:st="on">SF, </ST1:CITY></ST1:PLACE>author, <I>Dr. Dean Ornish's Program for Reversing Heart Disease</I></STRONG> | *$14.00 |
 | Whoopie Pies : Dozens of Mix 'em, Match 'em, Eat 'em Up Recipes
Brand: Chronicle Books
Is it a cake? Is it a cookie? With such deliciously soft and sweet cream-filled snacks, does it matter? The Internet is abuzz with recipes and stories of whoopie pie folklore, while customers everywhere are descending on bakeries in droves demanding these delectable treats. This adorable volume the only cookbook devoted entirely to whoopie pies features more than 40 mix-and-match recipes, including the classic chocolate with marshmallow cream and a range of bright flavor combinations such as red velvet, green tea, pumpkin with a tangy cream cheese filling, and oatmeal with, yes, maple-bacon buttercream. With a puffy cover as soft as cake, plenty of color photos and hand-drawn illustrations, dozens of DIY decorating instructions, fun facts and baking tips, <em>Whoopie Pies</em> will make a welcome addition to any baker's bookshelf. | *$11.53 |
 | My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method
Brand: W. W. Norton & Company
<strong>Lahey’s “breathtaking, miraculous, no-work, no-knead bread” (<em>Vogue</em>) has revolutionized the food world.</strong> When he wrote about Jim Lahey’s bread in the <em>New York Times</em>, Mark Bittman’s excitement was palpable: “The loaf is incredible, a fine-bakery quality, European-style boule that is produced more easily than by any other technique I’ve used, and it will blow your mind.” Here, thanks to Jim Lahey, New York’s premier baker, is a way to make bread at home that doesn’t rely on a fancy bread machine or complicated kneading techniques. Witnessing the excitement that Bittman’s initial piece unleashed worldwide among bakers experienced and beginner alike, Jim grew convinced that home cooks were eager for a no-fuss way to make bread, and so now, in this eagerly anticipated collection of recipes, Jim shares his one-of-a-kind method for baking rustic, deep-flavored bread in your own oven.<br /> <br /> The secret to Jim Lahey’s bread is slow-rise fermentation. As Jim shows in <em>My Bread</em>, with step-by-step instructions followed by step-by-step pictures, the amount of labor you put in amounts to 5 minutes: mix water, flour, yeast, and salt, and then let time work its magic—no kneading necessary. Wait 12 to 18 hours for the bread to rise, developing structure and flavor; then, after another short rise, briefly bake the bread in a covered cast-iron pot.<br /> <br /> The process couldn’t be more simple, or the results more inspiring. My Bread devotes chapters to Jim’s variations on the basic loaf, including an olive loaf, pecorino cheese bread, pancetta rolls, the classic Italian baguette (<em>stirato</em>), and the stunning bread stick studded with tomatoes, olives, or garlic (<em>stecca</em>). He gets even more creative with loaves like Peanut Butter and Jelly Bread, others that use juice instead of water, and his Irish Brown Bread, which calls for Guinness stout. For any leftover loaves, Jim includes what to do with old bread (try bread soup or a chocolate torte) and how to make truly special sandwiches. <br /> <br /> And no book by Jim Lahey would be complete without his Sullivan Street Bakery signature, pizza Bianca—light, crispy flatbread with olive oil and rosemary that Jim has made even better than that of Italy’s finest bakeries. Other pizza recipes, like a <em>pomodoro</em> (tomato), only require you to spread the risen dough across a baking sheet and add toppings before baking. <br /> <br /> Here—finally—Jim Lahey gives us a cookbook that enables us to fit quality bread into our lives at home. color photos throughout | *$16.29 |
 | The Sneaky Chef: Simple Strategies for Hiding Healthy Foods in Kids' Favorite Meals
Brand: Running Press
Parents will do almost anything to get their kids to eat healthier, but unfortunately, they've found that begging, pleading, threatening, and bribing don't work. With their patience wearing thin, parents will "give in" for the sake of family peace, and reach for "kiddie" favorites--often nutritionally inferior choices such as fried fish sticks, mac n' cheese, Pop-sicles, and cookies. <P> Missy Chase Lapine, former publisher of <I>Eating Well</I> magazine, faced the same challenges with her two young daughters, and she sought a solution. Now in <I>The Sneaky Chef</I>, Lapine presents over 75 recipes that ingeniously disguise the most important superfoods inside kids' favorite meals. With the addition of a few simple make-ahead purees or clever replacements, (some may surprise you!) parents can pack more fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants in their kids' foods. Examples of "Sneaky" recipes include: <P> -No Harm Chicken Parm <BR> -Power Pizza <BR> -Incognito Burritos <BR> -Guerilla Grilled Cheese <BR> -Brainy Brownies <BR> -Health-by-Chocolate Cookies <BR> -Quick fixes for Jell-O(R) <P> It's a book chock-full of strategies that will help any parent incorporate better health for the whole family. | *$7.00 |
 | What to Expect: Eating Well When You're Expecting
Brand: Workman Publishing Company
Announcing <i>Eating Well When You're Expecting</i>, providing moms-to-be with a realistic approach to navigating healthily and deliciously through the nine months of pregnancy—at home, in the office, over the holidays, in restaurants. Thorough chapters are devoted to nutrition, weight gain, food safety, the postpartum diet, and how to eat when trying to conceive again. And, very exciting, the book comes with 150 contemporary, tasty, and healthy recipes that feed mom and baby well, take little time to prepare, and are gentle on queasy tummies. <br> <br> A departure from its predecessor, <i>What to Eat When You’re Expecting</i>, which has 976,000 copies in print, <i>Eating Well </i>loses the whole-wheatier-than-thou attitude, and comes with a light, reader-friendly tone while delivering the most up-to-date information. At the heart of the book are hundreds of pressing questions every mother-to-be has:<i> Is it true I shouldn’t eat any food cooked with alcohol? Will the caffeine in coffee cross into my baby’s bloodstream? Help!—I’m entering my second trimester, and I’m losing weight, not gaining. Is all sushi off limits? How do I get enough calcium if I’m lactose intolerant? I keep dreaming about a hot fudge sundae—can I indulge?</i> Guess what: the answer is yes. | *$6.25 |
 | The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
Brand: Random House Part Number: 9780609602195
For more than twenty years, Barefoot Contessa, the acclaimed specialty food store, has been cooking and baking extraordinary dishes for enthusiastic customers in the Hamptons. For many of those years, people have tried to get the exuberant owner, Ina Garten, to share the secrets of her store. Finally, the energy and style that make Barefoot Contessa such a special place are shown here, with dozens of recipes and more than 160 breathtaking photographs, in <b>The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook</b>.<br><br>Ina's most popular recipes use familiar ingredients, but they taste even better than you would expect. Her Pan-Fried Onion Dip is the real thing, with slowly car-amelized onions and fresh sour cream. Tomato soup is created from oven-roasted tomatoes and fresh basil to intensify the flavors. Meat loaf is as good as your grandmother's, but it's healthier because it's made with ground turkey and fresh herbs. The light and flaky Maple-Oatmeal Scones are baked with rolled oats, whole wheat, and real maple syrup. Now these and other famous Barefoot Contessa recipes can be prepared at home.<br><br>Ina says that before she owned a specialty food store she often spent a week making dinner for six friends. Her experience at Barefoot Contessa has given her hundreds of ideas for creating wonderful parties in a few hours. And they're all in this book. Crab Cakes with Rémoulade Sauce can be stored overnight in the refrigerator and sautéed just before the guests arrive. Cheddar Corn Chowder can be made days ahead, reheated, and served with a salad and bread for a delicious autumn lunch. The ingredients for Grilled Salmon Salad can all be prepared ahead and tossed together before serving. The batter for the Raspberry Corn Muffins can be mixed a day before and popped into the oven just before breakfast.<br><br>Ina Garten teaches us how to entertain with style, simplicity, and a relaxed sense of fun. There are notes throughout the book for giving cocktail parties, lunches, and dinner parties where everything is done before the guests arrive. And there are easy instructions for creating gorgeous party platters that don't even require you to cook!<br><br>With Ina Garten and <b>The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook</b>, you have the perfect recipe for hosting parties that are easy and fun for everyone--including the cook. | *$19.50 |
 | The Gluten Connection: How Gluten Sensitivity May Be Sabotaging Your Health--And What You Can Do to Take Control Now
Brand: Rodale Books
<DIV><DIV>One of the nation’s top clinical nutritionists presents her 14-day program for treating and reversing gluten sensitivity, a condition that affects as much as 35 to 50 percent of the U.S. population and is a major contributing factor to an array of chronic illnesses<BR><BR>Struggling with weight gain? Plagued by fatigue? Suffering from joint pain? According to preeminent clinical nutritionist Dr. Shari Lieberman, these symptoms are among the hallmarks of a little-known but surprisingly common sensitivity to gluten, a protein in certain grains. Dr. Lieberman has been investigating gluten sensitivity for more than 20 years. In her experience, eliminating gluten can alleviate many troubling symptoms for which doctors often can’t find a cause, as well as chronic conditions for which mainstream medicine offers little hope of relief—including rheumatoid arthritis, ulcerative colitis, psoriasis, fibromyalgia, lupus, and irritable bowel syndrome. <BR><BR>In fact, 85 percent of Dr. Lieberman’s clients who follow a gluten-free diet report dramatic improvement in their health—and scientific studies support her results.<BR><BR>In The Gluten Connection, Dr. Lieberman presents a simple questionnaire to help readers assess their risk for gluten sensitivity and provides a 14-day eating plan to start them on the path to improved health and vitality. She also recommends nutritional supplements to support and maximize the therapeutic potential of a gluten-free diet.</DIV></DIV> | *$7.00 |
 | Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again
Brand: Random House Part Number: 1400054346
Throughout the years that she has lived and worked in East Hampton, Ina Garten has catered and attended countless parties and dinners. She will be the first to tell you, though, that nothing beats a cozy dinner, surrounded by the people you love most, in the comfort that only your own home can provide. In <i>Barefoot Contessa at Home</i>, Ina shares her life in East Hampton, the recipes she loves, and her secrets to making guests feel welcome and comfortable.<br><br>For Ina, it’s friends and family–gathered around the dinner table or cooking with her in the kitchen–that really make her house feel like home. Here Ina offers the tried-and-true recipes that she makes over and over again because they’re easy, they work, and they’re universally loved. For a leisurely Sunday breakfast, she has Easy Cheese Danishes or Breakfast Fruit Crunch to serve with the perfect Spicy Bloody Mary. For lunch, she has classics with a twist, such as Tomato, Mozzarella, and Pesto Paninis and Old-Fashioned Potato Salad, which are simply delicious. Then there are Ina’s homey dinners–from her own version of loin of pork stuffed with sautéed fennel to the exotic flavors of Eli’s Asian Salmon. And since Ina knows no one ever forgets what you serve for dessert, she includes recipes for outrageously luscious sweets like Peach and Blueberry Crumble, Pumpkin Mousse Parfait, and Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Icing.<br><br>Ina also lets readers in on her time-tested secrets for cooking and entertaining. Get the inside scoop on everything from what Ina considers when she’s designing a kitchen to menu-planning basics and how to make a dinner party fun (here’s a hint: it doesn’t involve making complicated food!).<br><br>Along with beautiful photographs of Ina’s dishes, her home, and the East Hampton she loves, this book is filled with signature recipes that strike the perfect balance between elegance and casual comfort. With her most indispensable collection yet, Ina Garten proves beyond a shadow of doubt that there truly is no place like home. | *$18.50 |
 | Biggest Loser Family Cookbook: Budget-Friendly Meals Your Whole Family Will Love
Brand: Rodale Books
<DIV><DIV>As grocery costs continue to rise, many family cooks are finding themselves in a tough predicament: How can they feed their families healthy, satisfying meals without breaking the bank? In <I>The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook</I>, <I>New York Times </I>best-selling author Devin Alexander shows families that eating on a budget can be easy, nutritious—and delicious! </DIV><DIV>With more than 125 recipes that will satisfy every member of the family, Chef Alexander provides complete, affordable options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with mix-and-match side dishes, healthy snacks, and desserts. From Broccoli & Cheddar Frittatas to Steak Fajita Quesadillas, Family Sized Meatball Parmesan to Peanut Butter Fudge Sundaes, these wholesome, satisfying dishes will become an essential part of every family cook’s repertoire. </DIV><DIV>In addition to an overview of the Biggest Loser eating plan and Chef Alexander’s recipes, readers will find helpful cooking and cost-saving tips from favorite <I>Biggest Loser </I>contestants and online club members. They will also find simple ways to get kids involved in the kitchen and fun ideas for family mealtimes. Designed to make healthy eating accessible for everyone, <I>The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook </I>will help pad wallets—not waistlines.</DIV></DIV> | *$10.18 |
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