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Legends of Texas Barbecue Cookbook: Recipes and Recollections from the Pitmasters (Legends Of Texas Ser.)
by Robb Walsh“[A] collection of barbecue memoirs, trivia and history . . . Walsh interviews the top pit bosses across the state and shares their secrets.” —Publishers WeeklyIf barbecue in Texas is a religion, this book is its bible. Originally published only in print in 2002, this revised and updated edition explores all the new and exciting developments from the Lone Star State’s evolving barbecue scene. The one hundred recipes include thirty-two brand-new ones such as Smoke-Braised Beef Ribs and an extremely tender version of Pulled Pork. Profiles on legendary pitmasters like Aaron Franklin are featured alongside archival photography covering more than one hundred years of barbecue history. Including the basic tools required to get started, secrets and methods from the state’s masters, and step-by-step directions for barbecuing every cut of meat imaginable, this comprehensive book presents all the info needed to fire up the grill and barbecue Texas-style.“In 2002, Robb Walsh’s Legends of Texas Barbecue Cookbook hit the sweet spot for lovers of smoked meat. The book was part travelogue, part instruction manual, with a side of history thrown in . . . If your old copy is worn, tattered and splashed, it’s time to trade up. If you are late to the barbecue and don’t know the likes of Bryan Bracewell, Vencil Mares and Lorenzo Vences, consider it an investment in your education.” —The Dallas Morning News“Robb Walsh has been there to help shape and document the evolution of Texas barbecue. This new edition is a must-have.” —Aaron Franklin, James Beard Award–winning pitmaster
Fast, Fresh, & Green: More Than 90 Delicious Recipes for Veggie Lovers
by Susie Middleton“[A] rainbow of appealing recipes . . . likely to tempt even the vegetable-averse.” —Publishers WeeklyFrom Fine Cooking’s Vegetable Queen, this book is ideal for vegetarians—or anyone who wants to get the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and greens into their daily diet. Susie Middleton shares her love of healthful, delicious veggies with a guide to shopping for and cooking delectable meatless meals, including such delights as Spinach with Shallots and Parmigiano and Roasted Eggplant, Bell Pepper, and Fresh Basil Salad. More than 100 recipes for appetizers, snacks, entrees, and side dishes, many of them vegan, make Fast, Fresh & Green an excellent resource for plant-based and plant-forward eating.
Mastering the Grill: The Owner's Manual for Outdoor Cooking
by Andrew Schloss David JoachimThis comprehensive grilling guide features 350 surefire recipes, hundreds of tips and techniques, as well as how-to illustrations and mouthwatering photos.Grilling is a science, and it’s only when you understand the science of grilling that you can transform it into an art. In Mastering the Grill, acclaimed cookbook authors and veteran grill masters go beyond the usual advice to teach you the secrets—and science—of grilling.This extensive guide explains numerous grill types and tools as well as the hows and whys of wood, charcoal, gas, and electric. A chapter on mastering ingredients teaches everything from the cuts of meat to the particulars of proteins, fats, produce, and more. The encyclopedic range of recipes covers meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables—with everything from burgers, steaks, and ribs to lobster tails, turducken, eggplant rollatine, and grilled banana splits.
Yummy Potatoes: 65 Downright Delicious Recipes
by Marlena SpielerA bushel of ways to prepare this incredibly versatile vegetable, from a James Beard Award winner!Baked, mashed, boiled, or fried, potatoes are always yummy. In this collection of recipes dedicated to the humble spud, sixty-five mouthwatering dishes range from classic gratins to pan-fried potato cakes to hearty stews. French fries go Vietnamese when tossed into a terrific stir-fry, and potatoes take center stage in entrées like Malaysian Stew and the Mushroom Forager’s Cottage Pie. You can also check out the twenty different ways to make mashed potatoes and the twenty-five variations on potato salad. With a short history of the tater and a description of its many varieties, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will be craving some Yummy Potatoes.
South African Cooking in the USA: 25 Traditional Recipes
by Aileen Wilsen Kathleen FarquharsonOver 170 recipes showcasing this unique cuisine incorporating African, European, and Eastern cooking traditions. Distilled through years of diverse and dynamic culture, South African food is both distinct and delicious. In this cookbook, mother-daughter duo Aileen Wilsen and Kathleen Farquharson provide not only a wide variety of recipes but tips on procuring (or substituting) hard-to-find ingredients as well as accurate and reliable US measurement conversions (so you&’ll never find yourself searching for a calculator in your kitchen cabinets). Inside you'll find over 170 mouth-watering South African dishes, tweaked and perfected for easy and authentic preparation in American kitchens. From snacks and appetizers, to entrees and decadent desserts, South African Cooking in the USA will inspire hundreds of three course meals. Some favorites include: Samoosas * Peppadew dip * Bunny Chow * Bobotie * Oxtail Stew * Hot Durban Curry * Monkeygland Steak * Chakalaka * Buttermilk Rusks * Melktert * Hot Cross buns * and many more
Macaroni & Cheese
by Marlena Spieler“Sure to please even the most dedicated mac and cheese purist, while delighting anyone with a soft spot for comfort food.” —Publishers WeeklyFrom the three-time James Beard Award nominee and author of Grilled Cheese, this cookbook puts a variety of delicious spins on the kid-friendly favorite. More than fifty recipes range from the tried-and-true Yankee Doodle Dandy Baked Macaroni and Cheese and quick-to-prepare specialties such as the yodel-worthy Alpine Macaroni with Appenzeller and Crème Fraiche to international specialties like Giuvetchi, a Greek dish of orzo in a cinnamon tomato sauce with lamb and kasseri, myzithra, and feta cheeses. There are even a few dessert versions like Falooda, a traditional Indian treat, this one using ricotta and sweet vermicelli, with cherries and a touch of cardamom. Recipes for side salads and soups help round out a balanced meal. Mac & cheese—it’ll always please!
Rachel Khoo's Kitchen Notebook: Over 100 Delicious Recipes from My Personal Cookbook
by Rachel KhooAn inspiring, intimate cookbook with kitchen notes and photos from the BBC and Food Network chef.Rachel Khoo—bestselling author, BBC and Food Network personality, and international tastemaker—offers a constellation of ideas and creative inspiration in this exuberant more-than-a-cookbook. Each page offers doable and delicious recipes, style-setting ideas from around the globe, and Rachel’s charming illustrations and engaging notes. With 250 photographs, it’s a delightful companion for cooks that will brings surprises and smiles as well as scrumptious food. Learn to make:Roasted Cauliflower and Caraway Salad * Speedy Chorizo and Chickpea Stew * Teriyaki Salmon Steamed Buns * Bread-Wrapped Lamb Kebabs * Potato Crumpets with Maple Mustard Glaze * Dark Chocolate and Cherry Cookies * Lemon Lava Cakes * and many more
Pretzel Making at Home
by Andrea SloneckerEasily enjoy fresh, handmade pretzels at home with these fifty creative pretzel recipes, featuring a variety of shapes, fillings, toppings, and dips.Here’s a new twist on an old favorite: pretzels warm from the oven. DIY bakers can make their own crunchy, chewy, savory, or sweet artisan pretzels with this collection of fifty recipes that imagines every way to shape, fill, and top them. Here are the traditional versions as well as novel creations such as Philly cheesesteak pretzel pockets and fried pretzel with cinnamon sugar. More substantial dishes like wild mushroom and chestnut pretzel stuffing, and pretzel bread pudding with caramel sauce elevate the humble pretzel to dinner-table fare as this tantalizing cookbook takes a cherished everyday snack to the next level of culinary creativity.
Feed the Resistance: Recipes + Ideas for Getting Involved
by Julia TurshenThe New York Times bestselling cookbook author shares a practical and inspiring handbook for political activism—with recipes.Today, activism is as essential as a good meal. And when people search for ways to resist injustice and express support for civil rights, environmental protections, and more, they begin by gathering around the table to talk and plan. In Feed the Resistance, acclaimed cookbook author Julia Turshen shares dishes that foster community and provide sustenance for the mind and soul. Turshen includes a dozen of the healthy, affordable recipes she’s known for, plus more than 15 recipes from a diverse range of celebrated chefs. With stimulating lists, extensive resources, and essays from activists in the worlds of food, politics, and social causes, Feed the Resistance is a must-have handbook for anyone looking to make a difference.
Sunday Soup: A Year's Worth of Mouth-Watering, Easy-to-Make Recipes
by Betty RosbottomBisques and gumbos, chilies and chowders—a recipe for every week of the year: “The best of the best . . . a winner.” —James Peterson, author of Splendid SoupsSunday is the perfect day to slow down and enjoy a heartwarming meal. From spicy chilies to steaming chowders, Sunday Soup features sixty recipes: one for each Sunday of the year, and then some.Gulf Coast Shrimp Gumbo is best for staving off the winter cold, while Dreamy Creamy Artichoke Soup welcomes the bounty of spring’s vegetables. When it’s too hot to turn on the stove, chill out with Icy Cucumber Soup with Smoked Salmon and Dill. Plus, a great selection of “Soup-er Sides” will turn any bowl of soup into a hearty meal. No matter the season, Sunday Soup offers all the inspiration you needs to pull out a stockpot and start simmering a new family tradition. Soup’s on!
Anna Getty's Easy Green Organic
by Anna GettyIn this fact-filled guide and cookbook, the chef and organic living expert shares essential tips and recipes for a delicious, healthy, eco-friendly diet.Anna Getty loves great food made from fresh, organic, and sustainably harvested ingredients. In Anna Getty Easy Green Organic, Anna explains how to shop for organic, seasonal, and local ingredients, how to keep an eco-friendly kitchen, and how to cook meals that are as scrumptious to eat as they are healthy for you and the earth. Such delights as Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Toasts, Double Lemon Chicken Breast with Fresh Tomato Basil Salsa, and Mini-Strawberry Rhubarb Crumbles are a mouthwatering way to achieve a healthier, organic lifestyle. Packed with sound advice, plenty of color photographs, and one hundred fabulous recipes, Anna Getty Easy Green Organic is the is a must-read for the discerning home cook.
Quick & Easy Korean Cooking: More Than 70 Everyday Recipes (Quick & Easy)
by Cecilia Hae-Jin LeeA Gourmet Cookbook of the Month. Learn how to make simple Korean dishes without sacrificing flavor from the James Beard Award–nominated author. Imagine sitting down to a sumptuous and fragrant dinner of Dumpling Soup with Rice Cakes after a long day of work. And a hot summer afternoon just begs for a picnic basket stocked with Chilled Cucumber Soup, delicate Chicken Skewers with Green Onions, and Seaweed Rice Rolls. Using ingredients that are readily available and techniques already familiar to home cooks, these Korean specialties can easily be dinner any night of the week. With appetizers and snacks, soups and hot pots, side dishes, entrees, rice, noodles, and a whole chapter devoted to kimchi, Quick & Easy Korean Cooking will bring new flavors to the dinner table.
Party Appetizers: Small Bites, Big Flavors
by Tori RitchieThe entertaining expert and Food Network host shares nearly fifty fun and creative recipes for irresistible party bites, finger foods, small plates, and more.Entertaining aficionado Tori Ritchie serves up sensational recipes for fabulous finger foods. From cocktail parties and holiday soirees to impromptu gatherings with friends, they’re perfect for any celebration. Welcome your guests with salty starters like Spiked Olives or Curry Cashews. Keep the party rolling with fabulous finger foods such as savory Salt-Roasted Prawns with Lemon Pesto, rich Fig and Gorgonzola Crostini with Caramelized Onions, and colorful Cherry Tomatoes Stuffed with Avocado and Bacon. For guests who seek sweets, there are even a few bon-bons such as Mocha Shortbread and Sugar and Spice Walnuts. Tori’s tips on smart shopping, artful presentation, and essential ingredients, along with make-ahead strategies will make planning and preparing a snap. So let the festivities begin!
Honey: From Flower to Table
by Stephanie Rosenbaum“Stephanie Rosenbaum gives all the buzz about honey, including chapters on history, cooking and crafting.” —Publishers WeeklyIn the winning format of the highly successful The Lavender Garden, Honey: From Flower to Table dips into the myth, magic, science, and literature behind this sacred and sensuous food. Author Stephanie Rosenbaum traces the amazing process that turns flower nectar into honey, and takes the reader on a fascinating tour of the history and symbolism of honey. Cooking and crafting chapters include recipes for mouthwatering honey delicacies and step-by-step instructions for simple crafts like honeycomb candles and lip balms. A sumptuous feast for the senses, Honey makes a perfect gift for Mother’s Day, honey lovers, or anyone who fills life with sweet inspiration.
Waffles: Sweet, Savory, Simple
by Dawn YanagiharaExplore the delicious possibilities of sweet and savory waffles with this collection of mouthwatering recipes.Who can resist the tempting peaks and valleys of buttery, perfectly golden waffles? This delightfully illustrated cookbook features more than thirty recipes—plus a dozen toppings to sprinkle, spread, drizzle, and otherwise gild the waffle—including childhood classics like the basic Buttermilk Waffle and elegant updates like Ham and Gruyère Waffle Tartines.Deliciously crunchy and light, these recipes are equally at home at the breakfast table, in a lunch box, or served formally at a dinner party. Doll them up with a drizzle of Bittersweet Chocolate Sauce, sprinkle with fines herbs, or dress them down (in the best possible way) with simple pure maple syrup—these delicately crisp, light as air treats are the ultimate in culinary versatility.
Ice Cream: 25 Recipes for Homemade Ice Creams and Frosty Treats (Reference to Go)
by Charity FerreiraScoop up this collection of twenty-five recipes for ice cream and frozen treats, plus tips and tricks to master ice cream making.Whether it’s indulging in classic flavors like Classic Vanilla Bean and Strawberry, exploring new favorites like Lavender-Honey and Mexican Chocolate-Cinnamon Swirl, or treating friends and family to Dulche de Leche sandwiches or German Chocolate Ice Cream Pie, these delicious recipes are your one-way ticket to ice cream heaven!
My Little French Kitchen: Over 100 Recipes from the Mountains, Market Squares, and Shores of France
by Rachel KhooTravel through the French countryside with the author of The Little Paris Kitchen—and find one hundred recipes from Brittany Bouillon to Tropezienne Tartlet.Through her cookbook and BBC television show The Little Paris Kitchen, Rachel Khoo became known for her Parisian lifestyle, fashion sense—and delicious recipes. In My Little French Kitchen, Rachel leaves Paris and travels to the mountains, villages, and shores of France, sampling regional specialties and translating them into more than one hundred recipes. With extensive photographs, as well as dozens of Rachel’s own hand-drawn illustrations, this is the perfect cookbook for foodies and Francophiles hungry for more fresh takes on French classics.Praise for Rachel Khoo’s cookbooks:“Quirky twists on classic dishes.” —Easy Living“Excellent . . . stylish, tempting, and just plain fun.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Slice & Bake Cookies: Fast Recipes from your Refrigerator or Freezer
by Elinor Klivans“Klivans rounds up all the freezer cookies she can think of and hands them to us in one very tempting package . . . You’ll find all your favorites here.” —KitchnFor those short on time but long on cookie love, Slice & Bake Cookies comes to the rescue! Elinor Klivans, the baking expert behind Big Fat Cookies and Cupcakes!, shares fifty recipes that are quick to mix up, stash in the refrigerator or freezer, and have at the ready to slice and bake whenever a sweet craving strikes. From classics such as old-fashioned oatmeal raisin cookies and Linzer hearts to modern takes on savory cookies and crackers, the recipes collected here fit the bill for any impromptu get-together. With a rundown of ingredients and baking equipment—plus tips on decorating, serving, storing, and even shipping—freshly baked, warm-from-the-oven cookies will always be on hand.“The bible of slice-and-bake cookies.” —The Dallas Morning News“Many recipes have built-in kid appeal and are easy enough for any child adept at Play-Doh to help with measuring, mixing or shaping the rolls. Little ones may just like to help with decorating.” —Chicago Tribune
Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey Treats for Kids
by Jill O'ConnorThirty deliciously sweet treats for kids that they can help make, including cookies, cupcakes, biscuits, fruit crisps, and ice cream treats.Teeny tummies love yummy treats. is bursting with thirty tasty but simple recipes for sticky sweets and gooey breakfasts. Such delights as Pinkalicious Princess Cupcakes, Wicked Good–Chocolate Peanut Butter Pudding Cups, Banana Split Pancakes, and Hunka Chunka Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies are the kinds of treats kids will love. With step-by-step instructions, this book gets the whole family gathered around the mixing bowl.
Luscious Berry Desserts
by Lori LongbothamSweetness is in season with over fifty recipes for berry-based treats in this colorful cookbook by the author of Luscious Lemon Desserts. This delightful cookbook is for anyone who&’s ever snuck just the plumpest, ripest strawberry straight from the basket; believed raspberries should have their own special food group; and never met a blueberry they didn&’t like. Each recipe is bursting with ideas for buying and trying every wonderful variety, be it sticky-sweet heart-shaped strawberries, deep purple boysenberries, or juicy ripe blackberries. Whether it&’s creamy layers of brightly colored raspberry curd that transform a classic lemon cake into a visual masterpiece almost too gorgeous to eat (almost), a simple spoonful of cool and custardy blueberry pudding (with the added bonus of those healthy antioxidants), or a traditional and irresistible strawberry shortcake topped with a scoop of strawberry-orange sorbet, this is the ultimate ode to the berry. Also included are tips, tricks, and other techniques of the trade, such as pureeing berries and cutting out biscuits, to help your pound cake, tart, sauce, or ice cream comes out perfectly every time.
Dim Sum: A Pocket Guide
by Kit Shan Li“Features photos and descriptions of the most common dim sum items, from dumplings to desserts . . . can take a lot of guess work out of your ordering.” —San Francisco ChronicleWith its small plates and endless assortment of dishes, dim sum is an increasingly popular way to do brunch. For those new to this fun feast, or regulars looking to try a different dish, Dim Sum is the ultimate guidebook to this traditional Chinese meal. Perfect for your phone or tablet, this handy guide identifies the fifty most popular dim sum dishes with full-color photographs, short descriptions of the ingredients, the names of the dishes in English and Cantonese, and how to pronounce them. As the carts roll by, a quick glance at the book will tell a jean gow choy bang (chive dumpling) from mong gwor bo deen (mango pudding), and demystify the contents of that bamboo steamer. With tips on restaurant etiquette and how-tos for everything from refilling the teapot to handling chopsticks, Dim Sum is yum yum for everyone.“Explains about 50 items, giving Chinese transliterations of the names and clear, appetizing photographs. Steamed pork dumplings, shrimp dumplings, barbecued pork buns and spring rolls share the pages with duck feet and tripe.” —The New York Times“An illustrated explanation of the items one can expect to find at a dim sum restaurant—with it, one can figure out what’s inside that steamed dumpling, what that tiny dish of meat is and how to tell the difference between a White Turnip Cake and a Taro Cake.” —Publishers Weekly
Delicious Dips
by Diane MorganThe James Beard Award–winning author of Roots and Salmon offers more than fifty original recipes for fun, festive dips and chips.Diane Morgan—the diva of dips and champion of chips—has created more than fifty recipes for everyone’s dipping and dunking party favorites. Guests will make a beeline for lip-buzzing salsas scooped up with crispy tortilla triangles. Onion dip made from scratch is even better with homemade potato chips. And how about crunchy Parmesan Breadsticks for dunking into a butternut squash with creme fraiche?Simple “Dip Do-Aheads” make prep work a snap, while dip tips and easy chip-making techniques make it easier—and tastier—than the typical store-bought alternatives. Let the party begin with Delicious Dips!
Dad's Awesome Grilling Book: Techniques, Tips, Stories & More Than 100 Great Recipes
by Bob SloanGet fired up as the author of Great Burgers offers up sage grilling advice, witty reflections, and over one hundred tasty recipes.Bob Sloan offers tasty recipes, sage advice, and witty reflections in this ultimate tribute to the glory of dads and their grills. He shows how easy it is to transform fresh ingredients into one hundred sizzling, delicious dishes like Honey-Glazed Spareribs, Lamb Burgers, and Grilled Sweet Potatoes. Even super-busy dads will run out of excuses with the section on 10 Super-Fast, Foolproof, Grilling Recipes—perfect for weeknight dinners. In addition to these family-impressing recipes, this essential grilling book serves up tips on keeping it simple when it comes to tools, how to choose between charcoal and gas, and why no one can ever have too many serving dishes.
Great Burgers: Mouthwatering Recipes
by Bob SloanA meaty collection of crowd-pleasing recipes for flavorful burgers, as well as side dishes like cole slaw, mashed potatoes, and onion rings.Meet Burgermeister Bob Sloan, who serves up countless crave-inducing creations of this finger-licking favorite. With a spatula and these recipes for classic, adventurous, and lighter burgers, Sloan leads the way to fun in a bun. From savory basic burger and cheeseburger recipes to spicy Louisiana-style Bayou versions to Mexican-style Picadillo fare to burgers of fresh tuna and salmon, there’s a burger here for every palate. Can’t-go-wrong recipes for delicious sides round off the menu options, including Classic Cole Slaw, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and sinfully good fried-and-true onion rings. Armed with this handy guide of all that is burger, anyone can be the next contender for the burger hall of fame.
Cupcakes: Reference to Go
by Elinor KlivansThe take-along book for whipping up cupcakes anytime and anyplace—from the renowned food writer and author of Big Fat Cookies.Drawn from the bestselling book, Cupcakes!, this ebook includes such inviting recipes as Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes, Vanilla Cheesecake Crunch-Top Cupcakes and the deliriously delicious Lemon Angel Cupcakes. Here are twenty-five scrumptious ways to bring smiles faster than a kid can lick the batter off a beater. From the elegant to the unexpected, these are Elinor Klivans’ favorite recipes, guaranteed to bring the wow factor to any occasion or event.Praise for Cupcakes!“Without spending any more time than you would making a mix you can create cupcakes that are elegant, simple, delicious, beautiful, comforting.” —The Nibble“Lush, larger-than-life photographs are just the icing on the cupcake that is this delightful contribution to the canon of confectionary cookbooks . . . Unlike several other cupcake books, Klivans’ recipes are easy to follow and produce excellent results.” —Publishers Weekly