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The Healthy You Diet: The 14-Day Plan for Weight Loss with 100 Delicious Recipes for Clean Eating
by Dawna StoneEven while competing on (and eventually winning) The Apprentice: Martha Stewart, Dawna Stone always knew that her first passion was health and fitness. She has gone on to gather thousands of loyal fans through her Healthy You Facebook group who are eager to follow her diet plan and cook from her clean eating program. The Healthy You Diet is a twofold volume that starts with a 14-day elimination plan that gradually (and easily!) helps readers kick sugar, wheat, dairy, processed foods, soda, red meat, and alcohol to the curb. Moving into the clean phase, Stone guides readers through a diet free of these foods in order to focus on nourishment and rejuvenation of the body. This clean phase will lead to successful and sustained weight loss and a resurgence of energy that keeps Stone's fans coming back for more long after they've achieved their weight-loss goals.Stone provides more than 100 deliciously motivating recipes to keep the weight off in a healthy way. This book is everything fans need to jumpstart clean habits for life. With her motivating text and positive you-can-do-it attitude, Dawna Stone will get everyone up out of their weight-loss rut and excited to be in the kitchen.
HealthyGirl Kitchen: 100+ Plant-Based Recipes to Live Your Healthiest Life
by Danielle BrownNew York Times BestsellerAn accessible plant-based cookbook from a non-judgmental vegan featuring delicious and easy recipes that will make you feel your bestWhether you&’re a practicing vegan or just interested in trying out more plant-based meals, HealthyGirl Kitchen is the go-to cookbook for insanely easy, out-of-this-world delicious recipes that will help you become the best version of yourself.Danielle Brown is the wildly popular vegan influencer behind HealthyGirl Kitchen, having created hundreds of recipes that are simple and approachable. These recipes will show you how to make nourishing meals that are free of animal products without making you feel like you&’re restricting yourself or missing out. Transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle can seem intimidating, but when you&’re in the HealthyGirl Kitchen, plant-based eating doesn&’t have to be complicated. Danielle covers the entire food-prep spectrum, including:breakfasts – start your day off right, bestiesalads + bowls – fall in love with nourishing your bodysoups – because gorgeous girls love soupcomfort food – for getting through your toughest daysdinners – never wonder what to make for dinner againplus sandwiches, snacks, side dishes, desserts, and more!The HealthyGirl Kitchen cookbook contains over 100 plant-based recipes that are 100% vegan, refined-sugar and flour free, gluten-free optional, and ridiculously easy to prepare. Pretty soon you&’ll be savoring these fresh meals and telling your healthy besties all about it.
Healthyish: A Cookbook with Seriously Satisfying, Truly Simple, Good-For-You (but not too Good-For-You) Recipes for Real Life
by Lindsay Maitland HuntHealthyish is recipe developer Lindsay Maitland Hunt’s totally doable, delicious, and dead-simple cookbook, helping us to eat how we all want to eat—healthy, but with an occasional bit of decadence. Lindsay Maitland Hunt is an expert recipe developer who has created recipes for everyone from college students to busy families to seasoned home cooks. Now, she brings her trademark skillset to her debut cookbook, Healthyish. For anyone on the move, working long hours, and trying to eat a bit more healthfully, Healthyish offers 131 satisfying recipes with straightforward instructions, using as few pots and pans as possible, and ingredients that won’t break the bank. Not to mention, you can find the ingredients at your everyday grocery store (no garam masala or açai berries here!). Emphasizing balanced eating rather than fad diet tricks, Hunt includes guilt-free recipes for every meal of the day, from breakfast to snacks to dinner, and yes, even Healthyish treats, such as: Banana–Avocado Chai Shake Peanut Butter Granola Salty Watermelon, Feta, Mint, and Avocado Salad Miso–Butter Toast with a Nine-Minute Egg Pozole with Pinto Beans and Queso Fresco Spiced Chicken and Chickpea Flatbreads with Cucumber–Dill Tzatziki Single-Serving Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cookie Designed for novices and experienced cooks alike, Hunt’s meticulously considered recipes offer crowd-pleasing flavor profiles and time-saving tips and tricks, and her vegetable-centric dishes, with an occasional dash of meat, dairy, and decadence, are showcased in vibrant, mouthwatering photographs. Destined to be an everyday kitchen essential, filled with splattered and dog-eared pages, Healthyish is a call for simple ingredients, food that makes us feel good, quick prep, and even quicker cleanup, so we all can enjoy what’s most important at the end of a long day: getting back to the couch.
Heart and Soul
by James Halliday Graeme LoftsA look at the famous families who pioneered the Australian wine industry over generationsHeart and Soul takes you on a journey through the history, the people, the vineyards, and the regions of Australia's most famous wineries. Chronicling the triumphs and travails of the families who led the way, the book offers an exciting showcase of Australian wine history in all its diversity and deliciousness. With more than 1,200 years of winemaking experience between them, the first families of Australian wine share stories that are as rich and varied as the wines they produce. It covers their relationships with the land itself, their ascent in the industry, the inspiration behind their signature wines, and the passion that goes into every vat. Exclusive photographs, wine labels, regional maps, and informative sidebars are peppered throughout.With a Foreword by Australia's beloved wine commentator, James HallidayRare and fascinating photographs appear throughout the bookThis is the definitive book on the history and personalities of the Australian wine industryFor anyone who loves Australian wine, Heart and Soul is a must-read volume that is sure to enlighten and entertain.
Heart Disease Cookbook: Easy Plant-Based, Heart-Healthy Recipes
by Katie ReinesSupport heart health with easy-to-make plant-based recipes Filled with expert guidance for making real, lasting changes to the way you eat, the Heart Disease Cookbook is the place to start for anyone interested in counteracting heart disease. Find out how easy a plant-forward approach is with dozens of fresh, flavorful, and convenient recipes that anyone can learn to cook. Whether it's a cheesy broccoli frittata, lemon and herb tofu fillets, or some peanut butter cookies, there are plenty of choices to satisfy almost any craving without spending tons of time or energy in the kitchen. This cookbook for managing and preventing heart disease features: Accessible, anytime recipes—Discover a range of recipes that feature five or fewer ingredients, take 30 minutes or less to cook, or can be prepared in a single pot or pan. Plant-based guidance—Learn how a plant-based diet helps fight heart disease as you get tips for shopping without overspending, stocking essential ingredients, meal planning, and more. Nutrition at a glance—Every recipe includes detailed nutritional information so you can easily keep track and make sure your body is getting what it needs. Forget about complicated diets and learn to manage heart disease with naturally nourishing foods.
The Heart is a Noisy Room: Your inner voices, why they matter and how to win them over
by Ronald Boyd-MacMillanYour heart, my heart, everyone's heart, is a noisy room full of voices. These voices can come deep from childhood, or from our culture, or from habits embraced in adulthood. These voices run our lives. They can even ruin them. But if we face them, they can also save us.We all have inner stories we tell ourselves - voices that seem inseparable from who we are. They can be crushingly negative, telling us we'll never amount to anything. Or they can be positive - and keep us addicted to achievement. Either way, if we stay oblivious to them, these inner voices will run our lives. But when we know how to relate to them, they can become our friends and our guides.In this ruthlessly practical and inspiringly visionary book, Ronald Boyd-MacMillan teaches us how to identify our inner voices - whether negative or positive - and gives us five tools to engage with them, leading us into lives of deeper freedom, fullness and joy.
The Heart Manual: My Scientific Advice for Eating Better, Feeling Better, and Living a Stress-Free Life Now
by Valentín Fuster Josep CorbellaThe director of the Cardiovascular Institute at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital, Valentín Fuster calls his book The Heart Manual, “My Scientific Advice for Eating Better, Feeling Better, and Living a Stress-Free Life Now.” In this essential, gimmick-free guide, the renowned cardiologist whose clients have ranged from Bill Clinton to Ted Kennedy, from Henry Kissinger to the Bush family, offers easy to read and follow advice to help you achieve TOTAL health, both physical and mental. The Heart Manual belongs in every home health library—right next to You: The Owner’s Manual by Dr. Mehmet C. Oz.
Heart of the Artichoke and Other Kitchen Journeys: And Other Kitchen Journeys
by David TanisRecipes from a very small kitchen by a man with a very large talent. Nobody better embodies the present-day mantra "Eat real food in season" than David Tanis, one of the most original voices in American cooking. For more than a quarter-century, Tanis has been the chef at the groundbreaking Chez Panisse, in Berkeley, California, where the menu consists solely of a single perfect meal that changes each evening. Tanis’s recipes are down-to-earth yet sophisticated, simple to prepare but impressive on the plate. Tanis opens this soulful, fun-to-read cookbook with his own private food rituals, those treats—jalapeño pancakes, beans on toast, pasta for one—for when you are on your own in the kitchen with no one else to satisfy. Then he follows with twenty incomparable menus (five per season) that serve four to six. Each transports the reader to places far and wide. And for grand occasions, a time for the whole tribe to gather around the table, Tanis delivers festive menus for holiday feasts. So in one book, three kinds of cooking: small, medium, and large.
The Heart of the Plate: Vegetarian Recipes for a New Generation
by Mollie KatzenDelightfully unfussy meatless meals from the author of Moosewood Cookbook! With The Moosewood Cookbook, Mollie Katzen changed the way a generation cooked and brought vegetarian cuisine into the mainstream. In The Heart of the Plate, she completely reinvents the vegetarian repertoire, unveiling a collection of beautiful, healthful, and unfussy dishes—her &“absolutely most loved.&” Her new cuisine is light, sharp, simple, and modular; her inimitable voice is as personal, helpful, clear, and funny as ever. Whether it&’s a salad of kale and angel hair pasta with orange chili oil or a seasonal autumn lasagna, these dishes are celebrations of vegetables. They feature layered dishes that juxtapose colors and textures: orange rice with black beans, or tiny buttermilk corn cakes on a Peruvian potato stew. Suppers from the oven, like vegetable pizza and mushroom popover pie, are comforting but never stodgy. Burgers and savory pancakes—from eggplant Parmesan burgers to zucchini ricotta cloud cakes—make weeknight dinners fresh and exciting. &“Optional Enhancements&” allow cooks to customize every recipe. The Heart of the Plate is vibrantly illustrated with photographs and original watercolors by the author herself.
Heart on a Plate: Heart-Shaped Food For the Ones You Love
by Emma MarsdenShow your loved ones just what they mean to you with these brilliant and creative ideas for food cooked with love. - Surprise mum on Mother's Day with pretty lace-pancakes- Prepare a romantic meal for two with steak and heart-shaped potato chips- Pack a lunchbox filled with love for a first day at school- Bake a hearty Braveheart Pie for the whole family on a cold winter’s nightSweet recipes include fruit-filled champagne jellies, spiced chocolate mousse with shortbread hearts, and heart-shaped marshmallows. Savoury treats include love-heart ravioli, truffle-flavoured pizza and savoury pie pops.These are recipes that fill your heart with love that will keep your belly satisfied, too.
The Heart Revolution: The Extraordinary Discovery That Finally Laid the Cholesterol Myth to Rest
by Kilmer McCully Martha McCullyA revolutionary and practical approach to preventing heart diseases, improving health and promoting life-long wellness.In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Kilmer S. McCully explains what is really behind the epidemic of heart disease. For many years, clogged arteries have been inaccurately viewed as the cause, rather than a symptom, of heart disease. Now, McCully shows you how to cut your risk of heart disease by controlling the real culprit, homocysteine. Considered one of the most significant medical breakthroughs in recent years, McCully's findings have been validated by numerous large-scale studies.
The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen
by Canolainfo American Diabetes AssociationYou want healthy homemade meals, but don't want to sacrifice flavor or spend hours in the kitchen. You care about heart health and want to get your diabetes under control, but still want to enjoy eating. Where can you find easy-to-make recipes that are both nutritious and delicious--in The Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen: Fresh, Fast, and Flavorful Recipes Made with Canola Oil. Bring the taste of fresh, natural ingredients and wholesome meals to your table. Featuring 151 recipes made with canola oil-one of the healthiest cooking oils available-you will be serving dishes that are low in saturated fat and cholesterol but high in flavor in no time. It's just what the doctor, and your inner chef, ordered.Here are a few of the exceptional recipes you'll love to prepare again and again:Spinach Salad with Grilled and Fresh FruitGrill Pan Chicken with Fiery Mango-Ginger SalsaPork Tenderloin and Potatoes with Horseradish-Mustard SauceBlack Bean Burgers with Avocado-Lime MayonnaiseWarm Brownie Wedges with Java CreamThe Heart-Smart Diabetes Kitchen is brought to you by the American Diabetes Association® and Canola Info. ADA is the nation's leading volunteer health organization supporting diabetes research, information, advocacy, and publication of comprehensive diabetes information. CanolaInfo is a nonprofit information source about canola oil. For related information about the cookbook, go to www.heartsmartdiabetes.org.
Heart Solution for Women: A Proven Program to Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease
by Mark Menolascino“If you think heart disease is a male problem, you need to read thiseye-opening book. In it, Dr. Menolascino gives you the inside story and tells you step-by-step how to keep your own heart healthy--or how mend it, safely and naturally, if it’s sick.” — Dr. Kellyann Petrucci, New York Times Bestselling Author of Dr Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet “Thanks to Heart Solution for Women, women can finally get to the root of the uncomfortable and life-threatening symptoms they’re experiencing with simple effective solutions. Dr. Mark is a leader in the field of functional medicine and the information in this timely book may well save your life.” — Amy Myers, M.D., author of the New York Times besteller The Autoimmune Solution“a must read for anyone concerned with how to prevent the leading cause of premature death in women.” — Jeffrey Bland, PhD, FACN, FACB, President, Personalized Lifestyle Medicine Institute“Heart Solution for Women makes clear how fundamental changes in lifestyle choices can absolutely rewrite a woman’s heart health destiny for the better. This is information of immense importance for healthcare practitioners and consumers alike.” — David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, Author of the #1 New York Times bestsellers Grain Brain and Brain Maker
The Heartbreak Bakery
by A. R. CapettaTeenage baker Syd sends ripples of heartbreak through Austin’s queer community when a batch of post-being-dumped brownies turns out to be magical—and makes everyone who eats them break up. <p><p> “What’s done is done.” Unless, of course, it was done by my brownies. Then it’s getting undone. <p><p> Syd (no pronouns, please) has always dealt with big, hard-to-talk-about things by baking. Being dumped is no different, except now Syd is baking at the Proud Muffin, a queer bakery and community space in Austin. And everyone who eats Syd’s breakup brownies . . . breaks up. Even Vin and Alec, who own the Proud Muffin. And their breakup might take the bakery down with it. Being dumped is one thing; causing ripples of queer heartbreak through the community is another. But the cute bike delivery person, Harley (he or they, check the pronoun pin, it’s probably on the messenger bag), believes Syd about the magic baking. And Harley believes Syd’s magical baking can fix things, too—one recipe at a time.
Hearth & Home: Cook, Share, and Celebrate Family-Style
by Lynn Crawford Lora KirkBestselling author and chef Lynn Crawford teams up with chef Lora Kirk to deliver more than 140 super-delicious recipes for causal home cooking to enjoy family-style.Chefs Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk share their favourite family-style recipes for everyday cooking and casual celebrations at home. Creating a family meal: setting the table, sharing dishes passed around the table in large bowls or platters and enjoying it with one another is cooking at its best. Cook together and eat together—it just does not get any better than that. Sitting down and enjoying a meal together is one of the greatest gifts we can give one another. Hearth & Home features over 140 delicious and comforting recipes—from Turkey Cheddar Biscuit Pot Pie and Honey-Garlic Ribs to Buttery Mashed Potatoes and Sweet Onion Cornbread—that are all achievable for any home cook. Most of these dishes come together quickly with few ingredients and basic tech-niques. Inside you will find many mains, an abundance of side dishes and show-stopping desserts to create and share a meal family-style, whether it is a quick weeknight supper, a weekend get-together or a special-occasion celebration. The book includes suggestions for building a family-style meal, but feel free to create your own feast of shared plates.
Hearthside Cooking
by Nancy Carter CrumpFor cooks who want to experience a link to culinary history, Hearthside Cooking is a treasure trove of early American delights. First published in 1986, it has become a standard guide for museum interpreters and guides, culinary historians, historical re-enactors, campers, scouts, and home cooks interested in foodways and experimenting with new recipes and techniques. Hearthside Cooking contains recipes for more than 250 historic dishes, including breads, soups, entrees, cakes, custards, sauces, and more. For each dish, Nancy Carter Crump provides two sets of instructions, so dishes can be prepared over the open fire or using modern kitchen appliances. For novice hearthside cooks, Crump offers specific tips for proper hearth cooking, including fire construction, safety, tools, utensils, and methods. More than just a cookbook, Hearthside Cooking also includes information about the men and women who wrote the original recipes, which Crump discovered by scouring old Virginia cookbooks, hand-written receipt books, and other primary sources in archival collections. With this new edition, Crump includes additional information on African American foodways, how the Civil War affected traditional southern food customs, and the late-nineteenth-century transition from hearth to stove cooking. Hearthside Cooking offers twenty-first-century cooks an enjoyable, informative resource for traditional cooking.
Hearthstone: Innkeeper's Tavern Cookbook
by Chelsea Monroe-CasselSheathe your sword and summon more than fifty delicious bites and cocktails inspired by the smash-hit game—perfect for any Fireside Gathering.From the bestselling author of World of Warcraft: The Official Cookbook and A Feast of Ice and Fire: The Official Game of Thrones Companion Cookbook comes a new collection of delicious recipes.With the Innkeeper’s Tavern Cookbook, fans will unlock Hearthstone-inspired eats, cocktails, and mocktails. A replica of Harth Stonebrew’s own private cookbook, this delightful guide contains more than fifty all-new recipes perfect for any Fireside Gathering or game night, from Sarge’s Easy Mac & Cheese to Medivh’s favorite martini—and, of course, funnel cake. Complete with mouthwatering color photos and Harth’s personal notations, recipe modifications, and reflections, the Innkeeper’s Tavern Cookbook brings the world of Hearthstone to life like never before. Hearthstone is a fast-paced digital card game where players sling spells, summon minions, and command powerful heroes in duels of epic strategy. Featuring familiar characters from the Warcraft® universe, Hearthstone has won over legions of fans with its humor and deceptively simple gameplay.
Heartland: The Cookbook
by Judith FertigA culinary celebration of the Midwest, with 150 recipes, as well as stories, literary references, and photography capturing the heart of American cooking.Although much of the nation is only beginning to embrace the farm-to-table movement, residents of the Midwest have been living off the bounty of the land since the pioneer days. Judith Fertig's Heartland melds contemporary cooking with an authentic and appreciative approach to the land, presenting 150 recipes for farm-bounty fare with a modern twist. With a focus on ethnic food traditions as well as seasonal and local flavors of artisan producers, heirloom ingredients, and heritage meats, Heartland embraces the spirit and flavors of the modern farmhouse. Inside, offerings such as Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Blackberry Syrup, No-Knead Caraway Rye Bread, and Brew Pub Planked Cheeses comingle with recipes such as Wild Rice Soup with Flyover Duck Confit, Heartland Daube with White Cheddar Polenta, and Italian Fig Cookies.In addition to the mouthwatering recipes and time-proven wisdom, Heartland includes an ample mix of humorous storytelling, literary and cooking references, and lush full-color landscape and food photography that showcases the American cooking from the nation's heartland.non;fiction;US;regional;food;American;Midwestern;United States;farm to table;home;country;cooking;techniques;agriculture;family;farm;land;country;traditional;pantry;items;list;breakfast;brunch;breads;appetizers;drinks;salads;soups;main;entrees;course;dinner;lunch;dessertCKB002030 COOKING / Regional & Ethnic / American / Middle Western StatesCKB030000 COOKING / Essays & NarrativesCKB071000 COOKING / Reference9780740786341Nell Hill's Entertaining in Style Garrity, Mary C
Heartlandia: Heritage Recipes from Portland's The Country Cat
by Adam Sappington Jackie Sappington Ashley Gartland&“Portland's beloved [eatery] unveils the secrets to their fried chicken, pimento cheese and other comforting dishes in a book geared toward the home cook&” (Eater.com). Husband-and-wife team Adam and Jackie Sappington opened their acclaimed Portland restaurant, The Country Cat Dinner House & Bar, in 2007. Adam, Executive Chef and a self-taught expert in whole animal butchery, and Jackie, the Executive Pastry Chef, are passionate about sharing soulful, heartwarming comfort food with their patrons. And now they&’re sharing their recipes and secrets with home cooks around the world. Some of the mouthwatering dishes include their legendary Skillet-Fried Chicken, Autumn Squash Soup with Apple Cider and Brown Butter, Red Wine-Braised Beef with Wild Mushroom Steak Sauce, and Crispy Fried Oysters with Smoky Bacon and Green Apple Ragout. Sweet dishes include Challah French Toast with Maker&’s Mark Custard and Clabber Cream, Butterscotch Pudding, and Bourbon Peach Crumble Pie. Additional chapters are devoted to drinks, pickles and preserves. Sumptuous photography throughout capture the mouthwatering amazing food as well as the spirit of the restaurant and the heartland.
Hearty Beef: 100 Ways to A Super-fast Dinner
by Rodale PressHere it is--your one-of-a-kind guide to 100 speedy and delicious beef dishes to serve up for supper. You'll find old favorites, from sizzling steaks and roasts to sensational sandwiches and casseroles. Plus, new dishes like Chinese-inspired entrées and zesty Mexican appetizers.
A Hearty Book of Veggie Sandwiches: Vegan and Vegetarian Paninis, Wraps, Rolls, and More
by Jackie FreemanTwo truths: Americans are eating more plant-based meals and we love sandwiches--in A Hearty Book of Veggie Sandwiches you'll find forty simple and delicious vegetarian and vegan sandwiches, sauces, and schmears to satisfy your every craving.Close to fifty percent of Americans eat a sandwich every day which means it's easy to get stuck in a rut. With more of us eating plant-based meals or just eating less meat, you can up your sandwich game with tempting vegan and vegetarian fillings that are paired with a variety of breads and other essentials (like something with a bit of crunch) to excite your taste buds. You'll find open-faced crostini, bruschetta, and tartine recipes, along with burritos, paninis, and wraps. Chapters include grilled, stacked, and stuffed sandwiches as well as classic favorites. Recipes are flexible as most of the vegetarian fillings include vegan substitutions. There's also a section devoted to making your own sides like cashew ricotta, quick pickles, and homemade tapenade. Plant-based sandwiches are fresh, tasty, filling, and easy to prepare. This book offers delicious recipes with easy to find ingredients that won&’t break the bank. Whether your diet is entirely plant-based or you just need a break from heavier fare, you&’ll find something to tickle your palate. A taste of what's included: • The Elevated Grilled Cheese • Avocado and Grapefruit Tartine with Pickled Onions • Roasted Fennel with Gorgonzola, Apricot Jam, and Pistachios Panini • Toasted Cheesy Egg Salad • Roasted Eggplant with Mint and Honey Crostini • Black-Eyed Pea Sloppy Joes • Pulled Barbecue Jackfruit Sandwich • Eggplant Muffuletta • Curried Red Lentil and Mango Salsa Burritos
Hearty Homestyle Murder (The Darling Deli #9)
by Patti BenningCompetition can be murder. Will a delicious recipe be the death of the deli? Deli owner and amateur sleuth, Moira Darling, has her hands full, preparing for the county fair — a big deal in her quaint small town. While her daughter, Candice, embarks upon her new adventure, opening her candy shop, Moira plans to enter a delicious Vegetarian Gumbo recipe from her best employee, Darrin, in the soup competition. The competition is going very well, with the gumbo taking a healthy lead, until the head judge dies, under mysterious circumstances. Suspicion falls on Moira and the deli once again, and as she and her hunky boyfriend, David, investigate, the evidence points to a very surprising culprit.
Hearty Vegan Meals for Monster Appetites
by Celine Steen Joni Marie NewmanVeganism is one of the hottest health trends going. But what do you do when half the people at your dinner table rebel against organic greens in favor of burgers, stew, and meat-based fare? And who has the time or inclination to prepare 2-3 different meals to please everyone? Hearty Vegan Meals for Monster Appetites gives 200 recipes that a die-hard comfort food eater will love. Utilizing substantial ingredients packed with flavor such as portabella mushrooms, sweet potatoes, whole grains, and beans readers can enjoy delicious burgers, stews, chilis, pastas, hearty main dishes, casseroles and comforting breads and desserts. Your family won’t be missing out with recipes like Maple-Glazed doughnuts with Faux Bacon bits, crispy Mac ‘n cheese balls, Patty melts and peanut butter cupcakes. Each dish is abundant and satisfying so that no one at the table feels shortchanged.
Heat: An Amateur Cook in a Professional Kitchen
by Bill BufordHEAT is the story of an amateur cook surviving - or, perhaps more accurately, trying to survive - in a professional kitchen. Until recently, Bill Buford was an enthusiastic, if rather chaotic, home cook. His meals were characterized by two incompatible qualities: their ambition and his inexperience at preparing them. Nevertheless, his lifelong regret was that he'd never worked in a professional kitchen. Then, three years ago, an opportunity presented itself. Buford was asked by the 'New Yorker' to write a profile of Mario Batali, a Falstaffian figure of voracious appetites who ran one of New York's most successful three-star restaurants. Batali had learned his craft by years of training - first, working in London with the young Marco Pierre White; then in California during the Food Revolution; and finally in Italy, being taught how to make pasta by hand in a hillside trattoria. Buford accepted the commission, if Batali would let him work in his kitchen, as his slave. He worked his way up to being a 'line cook' and then left New York to apprentice himself under the very teachers who had taught his teacher: preparing game with Marco Pierre White, making pasta in a hillside trattoria, and finally, in a town in Northern Italy, becoming an Italian butcher. HEAT is a marvellous hybrid: a memoir of Buford's kitchen adventure, the story of Batali's amazing rise to culinary fame, a dazzling behind-the-scenes look at a famous restaurant, and an illuminating exploration of why food matters. It is a book to delight in, and to savour.
Heat: Cooking With Chillies, The World's Favourite Spice
by Kay Plunkett HoggeMeet the chilli. It's a fiery little fruit. From humble origins in a tucked-away corner of Latin America, it has found its way into the food of more than half the world. Intrepid food writer Kay Plunkett-Hogge is on its trail, following the chilli from the Americas to Europe, and along the spice routes to the Middle East, India, China and beyond. With more than 120 delicious recipes from around the world, including Thai, Indian and Mexican favourites, plus tantalising desserts with a difference, Kay showcases the chilli's extraordinary versatility, celebrates its rich and nomadic history, and discovers the secrets of its success.