 | The Sprouting Book: How to Grow and Use Sprouts to Maximize Your Health and Vitality (Avery Health Guides)
Brand: Avery Trade
Written for everyone who is interested in good nutrition at a low cost and with great taste, this highly practical and fully illustrated book provides readers with all the information necessary to start and maintain an indoor sprout garden. The book discusses a wide variety of sprouts and sprouting methods, explains the sprouts importance in a healthy diet and presents a wealth of simple and delicious recipes. | *$7.57 |
 | Herbs & Spices: The Cook's Reference
Brand: DK ADULT
The first illustrated guide to cover the whole spectrum of herbs and spices for culinary use. <P>Herbs & Spices is an indispensable reference that shows how to prepare fresh and dried herbs, how to use herbs and spices in cooking, and details everything that other books on the subject leave out. Containing a unique collection of recipes, from herb and spice mixes to rubs, pastes, salsas, and marinades, these authentic formulas will encourage cooks to think creatively and experiment on their own. Grouped by aroma and taste, with step-by-step preparation techniques and beautiful full-color photography, this book describes 60 herbs and the benefits of using them fresh or dried, and focuses on 60 spices from around the world, with a look at the early spice trade and how cross-cultural fusion has impacted on contemporary cooking. | *$18.58 |
 | Simply in Season Expanded Edition (World Community Cookbook)
Brand: Herald Press
This new, expanded edition of Simply in Season features new recipes that use locally grown and fairly traded seasonal foods. Its stories and simple whole foods recipes explore how the food we buy and eat also affects our local and global neighbors. | *$12.71 |
 | Fix-it and Forget-it Christmas Cookbook: 600 Slow Cooker Holiday Recipes
Brand: Good Books | *$10.76 |
 | Artisan Baking
Brand: Artisan
Itâs a crunch and aroma you can savor in your mind before you even take a bite: that perfect crust and that perfect crumb you can get only in bread baked with craft and care. <em>Artisan Baking </em>puts that bread within reach of every home baker; even the beginner now deftly will be able to turn out sourdoughs, pizzas, corn breads, and baguettes that are truly out of this world. Step-by-step instructions explain the best professional methods, and mail-order sources for ingredients and equipment simplify the baking experience. This is a book to bake from, to learn from, to read from for the sheer pleasure of encountering the generosity of spirit of the countryâs finest bakers as they share their abundant expertise. <br> <br>First published five years ago to glowing praise and awards, <em>Artisan Baking</em> is âa rare combination of clear writing, meticulous recipes, and abundant expertiseâ (<em>Fine Cooking</em>) and the cookbook that âthose who live for and on bread have been waiting forâ (<em>The New York Times</em>). It was picked by the editor of <em>Cookbook Digest</em> as the one book she would choose if she could have only one bread-baking book in her life. Reprinted twice in hardcover, <em>Artisan Baking</em> is now, at last, in an affordable paperback format with a new, easier-to-handle trim size. | *$12.90 |
 | Light & Healthy 2010: The Year's Best Fresh, Full-Flavored Recipes
Brand: America's Test Kitchen | *$19.99 |
 | Pickles and Relishes: From Apples to Zucchinis, 150 recipes for preserving the harvest
Brand: Storey Publishing, LLC
Step-by-step instructions to make traditional and salt-free pickles and relishes. | *$6.21 |
 | Radical Brewing: Recipes, Tales and World-Altering Meditations in a Glass
Brand: Brewers Publications
Radical Brewing: Recipes, Tales, and World-Altering Meditations in a Glass <P>Fun and Inspiration for Brewers and Beer Drinkers Alike <P>Radical Brewing takes a hip and creative look at beer and brewing, presented with a graphically appealing two-color layout suitable for the Internet age. From chapters such as "An Embellished History of Beer" to "Big Honkin Brews," and "Building the Buckapound Brewery," it explores the multifaceted delights of drinking and making beer that lure creative, adventurous and fun loving people to the hobby. <P>Informed by the long and colorful history of beer, Radical Brewing elevates the art of brewing to its proper place alongside science to help unlock the creative spirit in every current or would-be brewer. The engaging tone and visually rich design will make Radical Brewing a "must read" for newcomers to the hobby as well as a source of inspiration for thousands of existing brewers. <P>Anyone who brews beer or drinks it with care will enjoy dipping into the graphically rich pages of Radical Brewing whether for a short sip or a long draught. | *$11.65 |
 | The I Love Trader Joe's Cookbook: 150 Delicious Recipes Using Only Foods from the World's Greatest Grocery Store
Brand: Ulysses Press
<P><b>DELICIOUS RECIPES MADE EASY THANKS TO TRADER JOE'S®</b></p> <P> Packed with unique and fabulous foods, Trader Joe's® rocks. Now, <i>The I ⥠Trader Joe's® Cookbook</i> shows how to mix and match items from TJ's into amazing creations and mouthwatering meals. <P> Thanks to <i>The I ⥠Trader Joe's® Cookbook</i>, frugal foodies can turn a one-stop shopping trip to TJ's into a tasty treat in no time at all. The recipes in this book cover everything from crowd-pleasing hors d'oeuvres and healthy salads to gourmet entrees and world-class desserts, including: <P><b><ul> <li>Green Olive and Gorgonzola Palmiers</li> <li>Red, White and Blue Firecracker Potato Chips</li> <li>Champagne-Saffron Risotto</li> <li>Prosciutto Turkey Tenderloin with Fingerlings</li> <li>Maui Beef on Coconut Rice with Macadamia Nuts and Basil</li> <li>Caramelized Onion, Fig and Gorgonzola Tart</li> <li>Sweet-Glazed Salmon with Corn Salsa</li> <li>Sassy Peach Sweet Potatoes</li> <li>Hazelnut-Plum Baby Cakes</li> </b></ul> <P> <P><b>About the Author</b></p> <P>Cherie Mercer Twohy received her Professional Culinary Arts diploma from the California School of Culinary Arts. She has received instruction at the renowned Culinary Institute of America Greystone campus in the Napa Valley. Twohy is a member of the International Association of Culinary Professionals and recently joined Julia Child and Jacques Pépin as a Certified Culinary Professional.<P><P> <i>Trader Joe's® is a registered trademark of Trader Joe's® Company and is used here for informational purposes</i> | *$11.14 |
 | Great Sausage Recipes and Meat Curing
Brand: Stackpole Books
This is the most comprehensive book available on sausage making and meat curing and has sold over 500,000 copies world-wide. It is easily understood, contains a wide variety of recipes, and is very effective in helping solve common problems. It is written by a man who learned the art of sausage making and meat curing at a very early age, and who made a living smoking and curing meats. | *$16.47 |
 | The Mcdougall Program for Maximum Weight Loss
Brand: Plume
Drawing on the latest evidence about nutrition, metabolism, and hunger, an easy-to-follow weight loss plan places emphasis on a low-fat, high-carbohydrate diet while explaining how weight is lost and gained. Reprint. | *$3.98 |
 | Bread: A Baker's Book of Techniques and Recipes
Brand: Wiley
The warm, complex aroma of a fresh-baked loaf of bread can be utterly tantalizing; the first bite, a revelation. In <i>Bread: A Baker's Book of Techniques and Recipes</i>, award-winning master baker Jeffrey Hamelman presents the definitive, one-stop reference on the art and science of bread baking - a kitchen essential for seasoned home bakers and professionals alike. Hamelman, a professional baker for nearly three decades, was a member of the United States national baking team that won first place in the 1996 Coupe du Monde de la Boulangerie, the bread-baking World Cup. Here, he shares this experience, putting world-class artisanal loaves within reach of any serious baker. Opening with a comprehensive overview of the foundations - essential ingredients; hand techniques for kneading, scoring, and shaping; the basic process from mixing through baking - he lucidly guides bakers through all elements of this richly rewarding craft. <p> <i>Bread</i> contains 118 detailed, step-by-step recipes for an array of breads: versatile sourdough ryes; breads made with pre-ferments; and simple, straight dough loaves. Recipes for brioche, focaccia, pizza dough, flat breads, and other traditional baking staples augment the diverse collection of flavors, tastes, and textures represented within these pages. From the delicate flavor and aroma of classic French baguettes to the mellow smoothness of Roasted Garlic Levain, a bread for every season and every palate is here. <p> Each recipe clearly outlines the key stages, with easy-to-use charts that list ingredients in both American and metric measures, quantities appropriate for home baking, and baker's percentages. Hundreds of drawings vividly illustrate techniques, and 35 handsome color photographs display finished breads. Sidebars accompany each recipe and section with valuable tips, from the subtle art of tasting and evaluating breads to the perfect fare to complement Vollkornbrot. A complete chapter on decorative breads - with instructions on techniques as well as a wide variety of exquisite patterns - will inspire magnificent display creations. <p> Laced throughout the book, Hamelman's personal narratives offer a compelling portrait of a lifelong love affair with bread and vividly communicate this passion. For bakers seeking to finesse this time-honored craft or simply to learn the tricks of the trade from a real master, Bread is a resource to be consulted time and time again. | *$24.29 |
 | The New American Heart Association Cookbook, 7th Edition
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Since the American Heart Association published its first cookbook in 1973, dozens of health and diet trends have come and gone. Throughout this time, the Association, the foremost authority on heart health, has set the standard for nutritious eating. With millions of copies already in print, the Associationâs flagship cookbook, <i>The New American Heart Association Cookbook</i>, is backâand better than ever. In todayâs climate of confusing and often contradictory dietary trends, the American Heart Association once again rises above the fray and presents credible, easy-to-understand information about maintaining a healthy heartâand delicious recipes that make it simple to follow that advice at every meal. <br><br>The more than 600 recipes, including 150 new ones, follow the American Heart Associationâs guidelines for healthy eating and make <i>The New American Heart Association Cookbook, Seventh Edition </i>a welcome addition to the cookbook world. Whether you crave classic family favorites, ethnic dishes, vegetarian entrées, or the most varied, cutting-edge recipes, youâll find plenty of options. Orange Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Greek-Style Beef Skillet Supper, and Grilled Vegetable Pizza with Herbs and Cheese are just a few examples of the up-to-date, exciting, and flavorful choices inside.<br><br><i>The New American Heart Association Cookbook, Seventh Edition </i>can even help with menu planning, holiday cooking, and shopping for healthful ingredients. With the latest information about the connection between good food and good health, emphasizing variety, balance, and common sense, <i>The New American Heart Association Cookbook, Seventh Edition</i> is the ultimate healthy-heart cookbook.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i> | *$12.08 |
 | The Sopranos Family Cookbook: As Compiled by Artie Bucco
Brand: Grand Central Publishing
Featuring fabulous Southern Italian recipes, photos, and lore from the hit show, this book will have millions of fans eating like their favourite family. Featuring mouthwatering recipes and family food stories straight from the kitchens of The Sopranos and their friends, The Sopranos Family Cookbook is sure to satisfy readers' hunger and craving for more of The Sopranos. Including the histoory of Neapolitan cuisine and 100 recipes created with the characters in mind, plus luscious pictures of the savory dishes, readers will be baking ziti as good as Carmela's in no time. These are the dishes that the first generation Sopranos brought over from Naples and Avellino and the fourth generation still enjoys. In addition, the book has colour photos of Tony, his family, and his 'family' eating and cooking beautiful Italian meals. Whether it's creating sumptuous Italian pastries or traditional Neapolitan feasts, The Sopranos Family Cookbook lets fans enjoy their favourite show at the table. Allen Rucker has written numerous award-winning television specials and documentaries, including Family Values: The Mob and the Movies. Michele Scicolone has written six Italian cookbooks, some of which have been nominated for Julia Child and James Beard Foundation Awards, and has appeared on Emeril Live and Good Morning America. | *$6.44 |
 | The Billionaire's Vinegar: The Mystery of the World's Most Expensive Bottle of Wine
Brand: Three Rivers Press
âPart detective story, part wine history, this is one juicy tale, even for those with no interest in the fruit of the vine. . . . As delicious as a true vintage Lafite.â âBusinessWeek<br><br>The Billionaireâs Vinegar tells the true story of a 1787 Château Lafite Bordeauxâsupposedly owned by Thomas Jeffersonâthat sold for $156,000 at auction and of the eccentrics whose lives intersected with it. Was it truly entombed in a Paris cellar for two hundred years? Or did it come from a secret Nazi bunker? Or from the moldy basement of a devilishly brilliant con artist? As Benjamin Wallace unravels the mystery, we meet a gallery of intriguing playersâfrom the bicycle-riding British auctioneer who speaks of wines as if they are women to the obsessive wine collector who discovered the bottle. Suspenseful and thrillingly strange, this is the vintage tale of what could be the most elaborate con since the Hitler diaries. <i>Updated for paperback with a new epilogue.</i> | *$6.79 |
 | Cake Wrecks: When Professional Cakes Go Hilariously Wrong
Brand: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Have your cake and laugh at it, too, with the sweet treat known as <I>Cake Wrecks: When Professional Cakes Go Hilariously Wrong</i>. From the creator of the ultrapopular blog CakeWrecks.com, here are the worst cakes ever, including the ugly, the silly, the downright creepy, the unintentionally sad or suggestive, and the just plain funny. With witty commentary and behind-the-scenes tidbits, <I>Cake Wrecks</i> will ensure that you never look at a cake the same way again.<P>Since May 2008, Jen Yates has been blogging about such confectionery calamities at her popular Web site CakeWrecks.com, winner of the 2008 Blogger's Choice Award for Best Humor Blog, and three 2009 Weblog awards (Bloggies) for Best Writing on a Blog, Best New Blog, and Best Food Blog. Yates now offers up this inspired photo collection with over 150 Cake Wrecks, <b>including 75 percent never-before-seen content</b>.<P>"I haven't laughed so hard in ages." --Mary Alice, from the Food Network's Ace of Cakes | *$6.49 |
 | The Indian Vegan Kitchen: More Than 150 Quick and Healthy Homestyle Recipes
Brand: Perigee
<B>The author of <I>New Indian Home Cooking</I> presents a fresh take on Indian recipes for vegans, vegetarians, and anyone who loves Southeast Asian cuisine. </B><BR><BR> Renowned nutritionist and cooking instructor Madhu Gadia delivers a wonderful new recipe collection that is perfect for vegans looking for fresh ideas, as well as anyone who savors healthy, light recipes that don't compromise on authenticity. Unlike most Indian vegetarian cookbooks, this unique collection avoids dairy and eggs, highlighting vegetables, and making use of soy products and other simple substitutions. It also offers nutritional analyses, as well as notes on serving, history, and variations. | *$18.95 |
 | Ani's Raw Food Desserts: 85 Easy, Delectable Sweets and Treats
Brand: Da Capo Lifelong Books
<DIV>You can have your cake and eat it too with Ani Phyoâs innovative, delicious desserts. From cobblers to cookies, pies to cupcakes, Chef Aniâs easy-to-make sweets are wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, processed sugar-free, and cruelty-free. Deceptively simple, these treats pack loads of flavor and nutrition in every bite. Substituting these mouthwatering desserts for traditional baked ones will give your body much-needed nutrients while sacrificing none of the flavor. With lists of essential tools, key ingredients (including Âsuperfoodsâ that enhance flavor and nutrition), full-color photos, and gorgeous design, <I>Aniâs Raw Food Desserts</I> proves you donât have to sacrifice taste or style to reap the benefits of raw foods.<P>With recipes for: Raspberry Ganache Fudge Cake, Lemon Pudding Filled Coconut Cupcakes with Shaved Coconut Topping, Mango Sorbet on Macaroon Tartlets, Chocolate Crunch Cupcakes with Molten Mint, Fig Tartlets with Frangipane Cream, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, Mulberry Pecan Cookies, Spiced Blueberry Cobbler, Pear Ginger Crisp, Nectarine-Raspberry Crumble, and Filled Chocolate Truffles.</DIV> | *$8.70 |
 | The Tex-Mex Cookbook: A History in Recipes and Photos
Brand: Ten Speed Press
<P>Nobody knows Tex-Mex like Houstonian Robb Walsh, who has spent much of his career researching the vibrant Mexican-American-and-Texan kitchen. Now he shares all the savory details in a comprehensive Tex-Mex bible, filled with outsize characters, fascinating stories, rare archival photographs, and of course great recipes for making an easy-to-elegant range of classic and <i>nuevo</i> dishes. <br><br><i>The Tex-Mex Cookbook</i> takes readers from the Spanish missions of the eighteenth century to the nineteenth centuryâs short-lived Republic of Texas and beyond, capturing the flavor of old San Antonioâs Chile Queens as well as the distinctively homespun inventions of rural border towns in lively prose and historic photographs. From the birth of corn chip mania to the booming Tex-Mex aisles in supermarkets across America, <i>The Tex-Mex Cookbook </i>reveals how "America's oldest regional cuisine" became a nationwide passion. Recipes include tacos, enchiladas, and authentic Texas chili, as well as fajitas, nachos, and Frito pie. Upscale contemporary selections such as Wild Mushroom Chalupas and Prickly Pear Margaritas bring this western saga up-to-the-minute.<br><br>A food fiesta that will delight home cooks and history buffs alike, <i>The Tex-Mex Cookbook </i>celebrates this inimitable culinary culture with the fact-filled, fun-filled tribute it deserves.</p> | *$11.72 |
 | How Baking Works: Exploring the Fundamentals of Baking Science
Brand: Wiley
<b>Understanding and applying food science to the bakeshop-now revised and updated</b> <p> <i>How Baking Works, Second Edition</i> thoroughly covers the entire baking process, emphasizing the "whys" at work behind basic techniques. The book takes the user through the major ingredient groups, explaining how sweeteners, fats, milk, leavening agents, and other ingredients affect the appearance, flavor, and texture of the end product. The coverage also includes scaling and measurements, heat transfer, and sensory properties in baking. <p> This revised and updated <i>Second Edition</i> features: <ul> <li>Hands-on exercises and experiments at the end of each chapter, with many involving the sensory evaluation of ingredients <li>Expanded coverage of sweeteners, variety grains, enzymes, starch structure and gelatinization, and gluten structure <li>Important coverage of changes to federal laws, such as food allergen labeling <li>Coverage reflecting consumer awareness of nutrition and health, including information on dietary fiber, trans fats, and trans-free fats in the baking context <li>More photographs to illustrate the science of baking <li>End-of-chapter questions that both review content and require readers to apply and synthesize what they've learned </ul> <p> <i>How Baking Works, Second Edition</i> offers a dynamic, hands-on learning experience to both practicing and future bakers and pastry chefs. | *$32.67 |
 | Chocolates and Confections at Home with The Culinary Institute of America
Brand: Wiley | *$20.98 |
 | The Gluten-Free Vegan: 150 Delicious Gluten-Free, Animal-Free Recipes
Brand: Da Capo Press
<DIV>Ideal cookbook for many health conditions: The Gluten-Free Vegan is a groundbreaking cookbook, combining both special diets for healthier, allergy-free eating. Millions of Americans have health conditions like celiac disease, fibromyalgia, or food allergies that require a gluten- and/or dairy-restricted diet. In addition, going vegetarian/vegan is fast becoming mainstream, and many vegans are also looking to cut gluten from their diet. The Gluten-Free Vegan offers solutions for anyone seeking a tasty approach to healthier eating. Quick, easy, and delicious recipes: Written by a food-allergy sufferer and gourmet cook, this collection includes more than 150 healthy recipes for a wide range of dishes that are both gluten-free and vegan. The cookbook also includes guidelines of each dietary restriction, information on sugars, raw foods and organic foods, advice on ingredient preparation, quick-cooking tips, and resources for easily finding ingredients. </Div> | *$9.79 |
 | Juicing, Fasting, and Detoxing for Life: Unleash the Healing Power of Fresh Juices and Cleansing Diets
Brand: Wellness Central
Did you know the secret to vibrant health is in your blender? It's true--juicing vegetables provides concentrated nutrition that is found in virtually no other source: vitamins, minerals, enzymes, phytochemicals, and antioxidants. By juicing, you'll feel better, more energized, and improve your immune system. <BR/> More than a simple collection of recipes, this book guides readers toward a lifestyle that promotes alkaline balance by juicing, eating well, and cleansing the body and soul. While most juicing books focus too much on fruit juice (which disrupts the body's pH balance with too much natural sugar), this book primarily focuses on juices, smoothies and soups made from vegetables. It also also offers a guide to the food richest in nutrients from Vitamin A to zinc and includes various cleanses to benefit the colon, liver, gall bladder, and kidney and more. Beyond the body, the Caboms explain the heavy toll emotional, mental, and spiritual unrest can take on the body (and sometimes even encourage disease) and share unique, effective methods for cleansing the body of such toxicity. | *$4.89 |
 | Rustic Fruit Desserts: Crumbles, Buckles, Cobblers, Pandowdies, and More
Brand: Ten Speed Press
An early fall cobbler with blackberries bubbling in their juice beneath a golden cream biscuit. A crunchy oatmeal crisp made with mid-summer's sweet nectarines and raspberries. Or a comforting pear bread pudding made with brioche to soften a harsh winter's day. In RUSTIC FRUIT DESSERTS, James Beard Award-winning chef Cory Schreiber and Julie Richardson, owner of Baker & Spice, share their repertoire of classic fruit desserts, including crumbles, crisps, Betty's, buckles, and pies that showcases the freshest in-season fruit available. Simple, scrumptious, and always a cherished favorite, these heritage desserts are (thankfully) experiencing a long-due revival. | *$13.48 |
 | Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast: Over 280 Incredibly Flavorful 5-Ingredient 15-Minute Recipes
Brand: Oxmoor House
With over 280 incredibly delicious flavorful 5-ingredient, 150 minute recipes at your fingertips, you'll discover how simple it is to serve a healthful home-cooked meal on a busy weeknight. Our Test Kitchens experts have paired easy side dishes and desserts with superfast entrées to create over 160 mouthwatering menus.</br></br> Organized by easy-to-use food categories, including Soups, Sandwiches, Salads, Meatless Main Dishes, Fish and Shellfish, Meats, and Poultry, Cooking Light Fresh Food Fast offers recipes that are great for you and taste great, too!</br></br> With short ingredient lists, straightforward procedures, fresh ingredients, and delicious results, the recipes and meals in this cookbook will be the most requested, often-repeated solutions in your weeknight repertoire.<br> | *$15.49 |
 | The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
Brand: Simon & Schuster
Bob Greene has helped millions of Americans become fit and healthy with his life-changing Best Life plan. Now, for the first time, Oprah's trusted expert on diet and fitness teams up with a leading endocrinologist and an expert dietitian to offer a Best Life program tailored to the needs of people with diabetes and pre-diabetes. <P> Coping with the unique challenges of living with these conditions can feel like a full-time job. That's why <I>The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes</i> takes a gradual, three-phase approach to improving diet and increasing physical activity and provides strategies for staying motivated. While offering clear guidance, the program is flexible enough that you can tailor it to your needs and abilities. The result: A way of living that improves blood sugar and helps you stave off heart disease, neuropathy, and other diabetes- and pre-diabetes-related conditions while reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. This comprehensive yet readable volume offers the information you need to protect your health whether you are controlling your disease simply with diet and exercise, are taking drugs orally, or need injected insulin. <P> Detailed but flexible meal plans take the guesswork out of eating without making you a slave to the food scale or measuring cups. With complete nutritional analyses, the recipes for budget- and family-friendly dishes such as Vanilla Peanut Butter Smoothie, Cheesy Cornbread, and Slow-Cooked Pork ensure that you never have to sacrifice tasty food. Extensive reference sections, including a complete guide to diabetes drugs and a chart of the carbohydrate value of foods, give you quick answers you can trust, while a log for tracking your blood sugar readings, exercise, and medication helps you stay organized without hassle or added expense. <P> With <I>The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes</i>, you won't have to let your life be defined by your diagnosis. | *$14.30 |
 | You Won't Believe It's Gluten-Free!: 500 Delicious, Foolproof Recipes for Healthy Living
Brand: Da Capo Press
The only gluten-free cookbook you'll ever need--simple, delicious recipes that taste just like the real thing, with variations for multiple food sensitivities. <P> A pioneer in gluten-free cooking, Roben Ryberg has worked with gluten-free flours for over 15 years. Now, in <I>You Won't Believe It's Gluten-Free!</I>, she vastly simplifies the challenges of this special diet--while perfecting the flavor of everyone's favorite foods. <P> Completely comprehensive, <I>You Won't Believe It's Gluten-Free!</I> offers 500 recipes for all kinds of breads and baked goods, plus easy appetizers, soups, entrees, and salads to win over any crowd. It also features desserts for special occasions--even wedding cakes! Unlike the standard use of three or more flour blends, these recipes often call for just one flour, and many recipes include corn, potato, rice, and oat flour variations. This is an essential cooking bible for anyone with celiac disease, wheat allergy, IBS, or other gluten sensitivities. | *$10.99 |
 | Going Solo in the Kitchen
Brand: Knopf
Designed expressly for solo cooks, this supremely practical cookbook includesmore than 350 recipes for all occasions--plus tips on planning, shopping, andstoring and recycling food. | *$8.50 |
 | The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes
Brand: Clarkson Potter
Cocktails are bigger than ever, and this is the first real cookbook for them, covering the entire breadth of this rich subject. The Craft of the Cocktail provides much more than merely the same old recipes: it delves into history, personalities, and anecdotes; it shows you how to set up a bar, master important techniques, and use tools correctly; and it delivers unique concoctions, many featuring Dale DeGroffâs signature use of fresh juices, as well as all the classics.<br><br>Debonair, a great raconteur, and an unparalleled authority, Dale DeGroff is the epitome of Perfect Bartender, universally acknowledged as the worldâs premier mixologist. From Entertainment Weekly and USA Today to the Culinary Institute of America and the nationâs best restaurants, whenever anybody wants information or training on the bar, they turn to Dale for recipes, for history, for anecdotes, for funâfor cocktail-party conversation as well as for cocktails.<br><br>Thatâs what The Craft of the Cocktail isâthe full party, conversation and all. It begins with the history of spirits, how theyâre made (but without too much boring science), the development of the mixed drink, and the culture it created, all drawn from Daleâs vast library of vintage cocktail books. Then on to stocking the essential bar, choosing the right tools and ingredients, mastering key techniquesâhints worthy of a pro, the same information that Dale shares with the bartenders he trains in seminars and through his videos. And then the meat of the matter: 500 recipes, including everything from tried-and-true classics to of-the-moment originals. Throughout are rich stories, vintage recipes, fast facts, and other entertaining asides. Beautiful color photographs and a striking design round out the cookbook approach to this subject, highlighting the difference between an under-the-bar handbook and a stylish, full-blown treatment. The Craft of the Cocktail is that treatment, destined to become the bible of the bar. | *$21.91 |
 | The Alaskan Bootlegger's Bible
Brand: Happy Mountain Publications
Book Description How to make beer, wine, liqueurs, cider and moonshine whiskey. The author dusts off over 30 years of experience to tell you how it's done. He not only tells how to make darned near any kind of beer, wine, liqueur and whiskey you can imagine, he also tells you how to make the equipment to do it with. Ever wondered how a still is made? There are 8 types illustrated in this book and though it's illegal to build or possess a still, the illustrations are so complete, you could easily do it! This book includes plans and operating instructions from underground moonshiner manuals used in Mid East oil fields. Some are built with components found in most home kitchens. From moonshine, homebrew, wine and liqueur recipes, to stills, make your own cappers, kegs, scales and even a malt factory from an old freezer, it's all here! <P>Easy to read and humorous, this book entertains you with Alaskan tales and bootlegger's lore while you learn to make everything from beer and blossom wines, to horse turd whiskey and bathtub gin. If you could buy only one "make your own" book for the rest of your life, this is it. It's like getting a whole shelf of books for the price of one! | *$13.93 |
 | Make-A-Mix
Brand: Running Press
Why bust the budget on pricey take-out during the week, when you can whip up fast, healthy meals at home? <I>Make-A-Mix</I> is perfect for working parents, two-career couples, and over-committed retirees. <P> <I>Make-A-Mix</I> is really two cookbooks in one. The cookbook begins with 67 make-ahead shortcut mixes for everything from all-purpose cake mix to meatball mix. These can be made on a weekendâor whenever thereâs free timeâand used to speed food preparation on busy days. <P> The mixes are a key ingredient in one or more of the 306 recipes that follow. The kitchen-tested recipes run the gamut from breakfast dishes to after-dinner treats. They include hearty dinner entrees, like enchilada casserole, onion pot roast, and shrimp & vegetable stir-fry; international fare like green chili burritos and quick chow mein; soups and other appetizers, like New England clam chowder, and even freezer treats like fruit slush. <P> With the Make-A-Mix method, home cooks can control the amount of sugar, salt, and preservatives in a recipe, and save money on store-bought mixes. This cookbook is the updated and expanded version of <I>Make-A-Mix</I> that sold over a million copies. | *$12.83 |
 | Once-A-Month Cooking Family Favorites: More Great Recipes That Save You Time and Money from the Inventors of the Ultimate Do-Ahead Dinnertime Method
Brand: St. Martin's Griffin
<DIV><DIV><DIV><DIV><P>Mimi Wilson and Mary Beth Lagerborg are back with a brand new book that features their Once-A-Month Cooking ⢠technique guaranteed to save time and money. Filled with all-new cycles - two one-month cycles, two two-week cycles, and three specialty cycles: gourmet, summer, and gluten-free  their trademark method remains the same: You shop for an entire cycle all at once, buying in bulk and saving money. You do all the food prep for the cycle the next day, freezing and refrigerating what needs to be kept cold, stocking the pantry when appropriate. Then, as the family assembles for mealtime, you do some quick finishing and itâs ready - fast and delicious! <I>Once-a-Month Cooking⢠Family Favorites</I> has something for every kind of eater and includes such soon-to-be favorites as:</P><P>-Adobe Chicken<BR>-Baked Mediterranean Cod<BR>-Chicken Wild Rice Soup<BR>-County-Style Ribs<BR>-Texas-Style Lasagna</P><P>With the perfect plan in hand and bulk shopping at economically-friendly prices, the Once-A-Month Cooking ⢠technique is a surefire way to get a delicious dinner on the table fast so that you can spend more time with your family!</P></DIV></DIV></DIV></DIV> | *$7.60 |
 | The Liver Cleansing Diet
Brand: SCB International, Inc.
The best-selling LIVER CLEANSING DIET presents Dr. Cabot's award-winning eight-week diet plan for cleansing the liver, including her groundbreaking healing soup and raw juice recipes. New sections examine natural therapies for reversing a fatty liver, healthy strategies for children who have a fatty liver or are overweight, nutritional medicine for hepatitis C and B, and statistics showing why drug therapy alone is generally not successful in the long term. | *$11.67 |
 | EatingWell Serves Two: 150 Healthy in a Hurry Suppers
Brand: Countryman Press
<strong>A fusion of simplicity, healthy ingredients and just-right quantities, these delicious, exciting new recipes are designed for today's growing world of empty-nesters, couples without children and smaller households.</strong> For millions of fast-paced, modern households, the old cookbook standard of "serves four" is increasingly outdated and a daily nuisance. With more than 77 million baby boomers adjusting to the Empty Nest Syndrome, and with their adult children setting up their own new homes, there is a mounting demand for quick, easy, healthy recipes yielding fewer servings.<br /> <br /> But cooking for two people or even singles isn't as simple as cutting a recipe in half. In <em>EatingWell Serves Two</em>, the award-winning editors and recipe developers for America's leading food and nutrition magazine have created 150 dinner recipes from their hugely popular "Healthy in a Hurry" and "Serves Two" columns to meet the specific needs of smaller households.<br /> <br /> More than a cookbook, <em>EatingWell Serves Two</em> provides a smart guide for how to shop in small quantities, how to store leftover ingredients, keep a well-stocked pantry and use easy cooking strategies that result in minimal waste while putting a healthy, delicious meal on the table in 45 minutes or less. Filled with mouthwatering photography and tips on shopping, planning and simple cooking for two with healthy ingredients and without waste. Full-color photographs throughout | *$11.50 |
 | Amuse-Bouche: Little Bites Of Delight Before the Meal Begins
Brand: Random House
Amuse-bouche (pronounced ah-myuz boosh) are today what hors d'oeuvres were to America in the 1950s: a relatively unknown feature of French culinary tradition that, once introduced, immediately became standard fare. Chefs at many fine restaurants offer guests an amuse-bouche, a bite-sized treat that excites the tongue and delights the eye, before the meal is served. Nobody does it better than the celebrated executive chef/partner of Chicagoâs Tru, Rick Tramonto. Amuse-bouche are a fa-vorite of diners at Tru, many of whom come expressly to enjoy the âgrand amuse"--an assortment of four different taste sensations.<br><br><b>Amuse-Bouche</b> offers an array of recipes, from elegant and sophisticated to casual and surprisingâbut always exquisiteâthat will inspire home cooks to share these culinary jewels with their guests. From Black Mission Figs with Mascarpone Foam and Prosciutto di Parma to Curried Three-Bean Salad, from Soft Polenta with Forest Mushrooms to Blue Cheese Foam with Port Wine Reduction, Tramontoâs creations will embolden the novice and the experienced cook alike to experiment with unfamiliar ingredients and techniques.<br><br>Organized by type of amuse and season of the year, the book also includes a directory of sources for specialty products. With more than a hundred recipes and with fifty-two full-page color photographs by James Beard Award--winning photographer Tim Turner, <b>Amuse-Bouche</b> enchants the eyes as much as an amuse pleases the palate. | *$7.61 |
 | Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook
Brand: Martha Stewart Part Number: 0307236722
Every new book from Martha Stewart is cause for celebration, and with <i>Martha Stewartâs Baking Handbook</i>, she returns to bring the pleasures of baking to readers at every level, from beginner to expert and beyond. A culinary compendium packed with more than 200 foolproof recipes for the best baked goods, <i>Martha Stewartâs Baking Handbook </i>takes readers by the hand and guides them through the process of creating an irresistible variety of cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, breads, and much more. <br><br>This essential addition to every cookâs library is rich with tips, techniques, and the mouthwatering and stunning recipes for which Martha Stewart is so well known. Covering a delectable array of topics from simple to sophisticated, including biscuits, muffins, scones, cookies, layer cakes, specialty cakes, sweet and savory pies and tarts, and pastries and breads, she provides a dazzlingly delicious yet crystal-clear, vividly illustrated repertoire of recipes. There are cakes that are elegant enough for formal occasions, such as showers, weddings, and dinner parties, and basic favorites meant to be enjoyed every day and then passed down through the generations. Every chapter includes indispensable visual equipment glossaries and features vital make-ahead information and storage techniques. Organized for maximum clarity and practicality, the handbook also offers step-by-step how-to photographs that demystify even the most complex and nuanced techniques. These culinary building blocks will turn good bakers into great bakers, and make great bakers even better.<br><br>Filled with time-honored classics, such as Marble Cake with White-Chocolate Glaze, Apple Pie, Challah, Baba au Rhum, and Croissants, as well as lots of new surprises,<i> Martha Stewartâs Baking Handbook</i> will be reached for again and again, no matter the season or occasion. <br><br><br>âHere, you will find the recipes and how-tos for the popovers you dream about, and for the simple crumb cake that you always want to whip up on Sunday morning, and for the double-chocolate brownie cookies that will make you a bigger hero with the after-school crowd, and for the citrus bars that you could only find in that little bakery thatâs no longer under the same management. . . . Baking offers comfort and joy and something tangible to taste and savor. We all hope that these recipes provide you with years of pleasure.â <b>âMartha Stewart</b> | *$19.99 |
 | 5 Ingredient Fix: Easy, Elegant, and Irresistible Recipes
Brand: Grand Central Life & Style
Claire Robinson, the hot new Food Network star of <i>5 Ingredient Fix </i>and<i> Food Network Challenge,</i> helps people get dinner on the table with little fuss and a few great ingredients.<br><br>The quest for simple, affordable, and fresh, mouthwatering food is over. 5 INGREDIENT FIX helps put delicious and sophisticated meals on the table in a snap. With people struggling to simplify, streamline, and budget, the Food Network's Claire Robinson is here to help. Cooking doesn't have to be complicated to be impressive; simplifying the process with fewer ingredients saves time, frustration, and ultimately, money. From breakfast treats like Brioche French Toast with Strawberries and Cream to no-fuss meals like Grown-up Grilled Cheese and Iceberg Wedges with Buttermilk Dressing to a romantic dinner of Grilled Scallops with Saffron Aioli and Green Goddess Rice, <i>all</i> of Robinson's recipes have five or fewer ingredients. A quick trip to the supermarket for one bag of groceries, and a delicious, restaurant-quality meal can be on the table in no time. | *$19.79 |
 | The America's Test Kitchen Family Baking Book
Brand: Boston Common Press
Featuring more than 700 kitchen-tested recipes, 800 step-by-step photos, opinionated product ratings, and at-a-glance tutorials that guarantee success every time you bake.<br><br>A companion to the bestselling America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook (with more than 550,000 copies sold), this comprehensive cookbook delivers the foolproof recipes, step-by-step instructions, and troubleshooting guides that have become the hallmark of every book published by America's most trusted test kitchen. For anyone who has made pie dough that seemed impossible to roll out, bread that failed to rise, or a birthday cake that couldn't be served, this book will be a lifesaver as well as a lifelong and trusty baking companion. And with 22 chapters, this book is packed with recipes that will keep you busy (and your family and friends happy) for years to come. <br><br>Here you'll find recipes that range from easy and approachable (simple bowl cakes, quick breads, no-knead bread, and no-bake cookies) to more ambitious and demanding (artisan breads, wedding cakes, fancy layer cakes, and pastry). So whether you are an accomplished baker looking for a great collection of new recipes or a beginning baker looking for a practical step-by-step guide and easy recipes to bake for your family, you'll find what you want here.<br><br>In addition to the recipes, The America's Test Kitchen Family Baking Book is full of test kitchen tips that explain how or why a recipe works (and where you can go wrong), recipes at a glance (where we provide mini tutorials with photos), and illustrated troubleshooting guides (where we highlight the most common baking problems and their solutions). A practical guide to baking basics with information on key ingredients and necessary equipment (along with the test kitchen's favorite brands), The America's Test Kitchen Family Baking Book will help anyone get started on the right track. | *$22.58 |
 | The Beer Book
Brand: DK Publishing
The world-wide interest in good beer is on the rise, and with it comes a thirst for more knowledge on the subject. <i>The Beer Book</i> offers a wealth of information on all aspects of beer, from its history to popular styles to brewing techniques. This a new generation of beer guide that follows in the large footsteps of Michael Jackson's authoritative title from DK, <i>Ultimate Beer. </i> | *$15.24 |
 | Vegan Fire & Spice: 200 Sultry and Savory Global Recipes
Brand: Vegan Heritage Press
This book is your culinary passport to the world's spicy cuisines. It lets you take a trip around the world with delicious, mouth-watering, meatless, dairy-free, and egg-free recipes, ranging from mildly spiced to nearly incendiary. Explore the spicy cuisines of the U.S., South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, and Asia with: Red-Hot White Bean Chili, Tunisian Couscous, Vindaloo Vegetables, Vegetable Tagine wth Seitan, Szechuan Noodle Salad, Turkish Bulgur Pilaf, Jambalaya, Thai Coconut Soup, Penne Arrabbiata, Satays with Ginger Peanut Sauce, and many more. <BR> Organized by global regions, this book gives you 200 inventive and delicious 100% vegan recipes for traditional international dishes, using readily available ingredients. Best of all, you can adjust the heat yourself and enjoy these recipes hot - or not. (Note: This is a 100% vegan, revised and updated version of Robin's 1998, out-of-print vegetarian book, <i>Some Like It Hot</i>, and contains new recipes and important new content.) | *$11.73 |
 | The Complete Idiot's Guide to the Anti-Inflammation Diet
Brand: Alpha
<B><I>Extinguish inflammation now.</I></B> <BR><BR> New research shows that abnormal inflammation may be linked to a variety of diseases and conditions. In this book, you will find what diseases and conditions are caused by inflammation, which foods reduce inflammation and which foods contribute to inflammation, and how to tweak todayâs diets to make them anti-inflammatory. | *$12.52 |
 | The Conscious Cook: Delicious Meatless Recipes That Will Change the Way You Eat
Brand: William Morrow Cookbooks
<P>THE CONSCIOUS COOK is a breakthrough in vegan cuisine. By teaching readers how to make truly satisfying and delicious meals without the meat and dairyâ it makes the shift to a vegan lifestyle easy.</P> <P> A former steak lover himselfâ Chef Tal struggled for years on a vegan diet that left him hungry and filled with cravings for butter and meat. About ten years agoâ he decided that the best way to satisfy his dietary desires was to make food that was good enough for "foodies" and could gratify his cravings for rich flavor and fat. The solution? Create vegan meals with substantial proteins that could literally change the way people eat. He studied all aspects of nonâmeat proteins and today is widely regarded as the expert in the fieldâ developing new concepts for meals and sauces and helping to improve textures for food companies such as Gardein (the provider of vegetable proteins used by</P> <P> Morningstar Farmsâ Itâ²s All Goodâ Trader Joeâ²s brandsâ and the prepared food department of Whole Foodsâ to name a few). </P> <P> THE CONSCIOUS COOK features a centerâofâtheâplate protein in all of its entreesâa first for vegan cookbooks. Seventyâfive original recipes are organized by categories that include starters and small platesâ soups and saladsâ entreesâ and desserts. Each recipe is accompanied by stunning fullâcolor photographs.</P> | *$14.28 |
 | The Fannie Farmer Cookbook: Anniversary
Brand: Knopf
Celebrating the 100th anniversary of a great American classic, the 13th edition with a new introduction by the author. | *$15.00 |
 | The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles
Brand: Clarkson Potter
How do you boil pasta? How much water and salt do you need? Should you add oil to the water? How well should you drain it? (Turn to page viii for the answers.)<br><br>One part cooking course, one part kitchen reference, and one part foolproof recipes, <b>The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles</b> tells the story of flour and water like no other book on the market. Extensively covering the basics of pasta and noodles, this thoroughly researched and taste-tested guide is dedicated to the home cook who needs practical advice on everything from penne to pad thai. The experts at Cook's Illustrated present their knowledge and techniques in a hands-on way so that each and every step of the cooking process can be understood and easily executed. The authors leave room for interpretation and taste, of course, but you will not walk away from this book without knowing which olive oil to buy, why egg pastas tend to complement cream sauces, or how to mince garlic.<br><br>The book is arranged in four sections, exploring first dried semolina pasta, then fresh Italian-style pasta, Mediterranean pasta and European dumplings, and finally, Asian noodles. There are thirteen chapters devoted to sauces alone, and recipes are included with the type of pasta with which they work best -- from the simplest to the complex, but all within reach of the home cook. As a bonus, the book includes excellent photographs of the various pasta and noodle shapes, and impeccable illustrations clearly depict each step of key techniques. Special sections are devoted to such specific topics as "Are Electric Pasta Machines Worth the Money?" and "A Guide to Popular Cheeses."<br><br>"Cook's has always been the definitive word on any subject it tackles," says The Post and Courier, and <b>The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles</b> will serve as the definitive reference volume for pasta lovers.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i> | *$10.43 |
 | 125 Best Cupcake Recipes
Brand: Julie Hasson Part Number: 0-7788-0112-8
Scrumptious delights to bake at home. <P>Cupcake bakeries are a welcome development that is meeting the enthusiastic delight of everyone. The reason is quite simple -- they allow us to indulge in an old-fashioned favorite treat. <P>Julie Hasson, baker extraordinaire, brings her expertise to the 125 Best Cupcake Recipes. These are the cupcakes of our mothers and grandmothers, but with a modern twist. Easy-to-execute, these recipes are guaranteed to fill your home with tantalizing baking smells and sweet satisfaction. <P>Recipes include: - Raspberry Vanilla Cupcakes - Carrot Zucchini Cupcakes - Flourless Chocolate Cupcakes - Malted Espresso Cakes with Malted Milk Icing - Peanut Butter Cupcakes. <P>Also included are dozens of icing recipes, from Chocolate Fudge Frosting to Buttercream and White Chocolate Glaze. Invaluable baking tips and techniques will appeal to both the novice and experienced baker. Once served these cupcakes will be in serious demand by the whole family. | *$12.24 |
 | Nigella Christmas: Food Family Friends Festivities
Brand: Hyperion
<P>"Nigella covers just about all the quick bases in <i>Express</i> . . . this is a recipe collection that could get you through the holidays." <br>--<i>The Washington Post </i></p> <P>"The recipes are a mix of dishes that are quick to prepare and cook--so you can have your dinner out of the grocery bag and on to the table in half an hour or so--and dishes that are easy to prepare early in the day and then are simply left to simmer slowly." <br>--<i>Good Housekeeping </i></p> <P>"Nigella Lawson has conjured up a voluptuous volume of what she called `fast food for those who love eating.' . . . it's a Nigella-style feast . . . A perfect choice for cooks who would rather sip wine than labor over a hot stove, <i>Nigella Express</i> is, as the British say, brilliant." <br>--<i>People</i></p> <P>"A fast feast may seem like a concept at odds with itself, but the goddess of easy extravagance, Nigella Lawson, has figured out how to put together a lavish party menu in ultrashort order . . . That's what her latest cookbook, <i>Nigella Express</i>, is all about--time savers that don't compromise on flavor but are so effective you'll feel you got away with something." <br>--<i>O at Home </i></p> <P>Christmas is a time for family and friends, for tradition and treats. But, let's face it, when the pressure to feed and entertain builds up, the festive season can start to lose its sparkle . . .</p> <P>That's where Nigella comes in. With her no-nonsense approach, her inspirational ideas, and her empathy for the practical realities of the season--combined here with reliable, easy-to-follow recipes and reassuring advice about planning and cooking ahead--<i>Nigella Christmas</i> is guaranteed to bring comfort and joy and make sure the season of good will stays that way.</p> <P>Here is everything you could wish for to make your life and your Christmas easy and enjoyable: from party canapés, cocktails, and manageable mass catering, to scrumptious Christmas cakes and puddings; from no-fuss brunches to quick-and-easy homemade presents (chutneys, preserves, and other delectable standbys) and edible tree decorations. There are mouth-watering recipes with a seasonal twist, and simple menus for feeding friends and family over the extended holiday season with minimum stress and maximum enjoyment.</p> <P>And, of course, exciting and inspiring variations for the Main Event itself--from her traditional super-juicy turkey with all the trimmings, to festive ginger-glazed ham and the Ultimate Christmas Pudding; from goose, rib of beef, and stuffed rolled pork, all the way to a special vegetarian Christmas feast, a chocolate pudding, a French Yule Log, an Australian Christmas Pudding, and The Boozy British Trifle.</p> <P>Nigella's cakes, as always, gladden the heart--and, like many of the recipes here, are at home all year round--but her At-a-Glance Christmas Lunch Countdown, together with make-ahead and freeze-ahead tips throughout, can help take the stress and strain out of the season. With its glorious illustrations, <i>Nigella Christmas</i> will surely be a perennial favorite--the book we will all reach for, for inspiration and reassurance, when Christmas comes around each year.</p> | *$1.36 |
 | Food Styling: The Art of Preparing Food for the Camera
Brand: Wiley | *$40.77 |
 | The New InterCourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook
Brand: IPG
<div>Organized by type of aphrodisiac, this playful cookbook covers 19 sensual foods, ranging from traditional favorites like oysters and strawberries to lesser-known but just as potent foods such as pine nuts and asparagus. Including histories of aphrodisiacs, couples' anecdotes, and tantalizing photography, this 10th-anniversary edition of this beautiful and innovative cookbook features more than 55 new, couple-tested recipes and a completely revised appendix.</div> | *$14.45 |
 | CookWise: The Hows & Whys of Successful Cooking, The Secrets of Cooking Revealed
Brand: William Morrow Cookbooks
Can you tell whether a recipe will work before you cook it? You can if you really know what's cooking.<p>In the long-awaited <i>CookWise,</i> food sleuth Shirley Corriher tells you how and why things happen in cooking. When you know how to estimate the right amount of baking powder, you can tell by looking at the recipe that the cake is overleavened and may fall. When you know that too little liquid for the amount of chocolate in a recipe can cause the chocolate to seize and become a solid grainy mass, you can spot chocolate truffle recipes that will be a disaster. And, in both cases, you know exactly how to "fix" the recipe. Knowing how ingredients work, individually and in combination, will not only make you more aware of the cooking process, but transform you into a confident and exceptional cook -- a cook who is in control.</p><p><i>CookWise</i> is a different kind of cookbook. There are over 230 outstanding recipes -- from Snapper Fingers with Smoked Pepper Tartar Sauce to Chocolate Stonehenge Slabs with Cappuccino Mousse -- but here each recipe serves not only to please the palate but to demonstrate the roles of ingredients and techniques. A What This Recipe Shows section summarizes the special cooking points being demonstrated in each recipe. This little bit of science in everyday language indicates which steps or ingredients are vital and cannot be omitted without consequences.</p><p>Among the recipes you'll also find some surprises. Don't be afraid of a vinaigrette prepared without vinegar or a high-egg-white, crisp pâte â choux. Many of the concepts used here are Shirley's own. Try her method of sprinkling croissant or puff pastry dough with ice water before folding to keep it soft and easy to roll.</p><p><i>CookWise</i> covers everything from the rise and fall of cakes, through unscrambling the powers of eggs and why red cabbage turns blue during cooking but red peppers don't, to the essential role of crystals in making fudge. Want to learn about what makes a crust flaky? Try the Big-Chunk Fresh Apple Pie in Flaky cheese Crust. Discover for yourself what brining does to poultry in Juicy Roast Chicken.</p><p>No matter what your cooking level, you'll find CookWise a revelation. Different people will use <i>CookWise</i> in different ways:</p><ul><li><b>Home cooks</b> will value <i>CookWise</i> as a collection of extraordinarily good recipes.</li><li><b>The busy chef</b> can use <i>CookWise</i> as a reference book to look up and solve problems. Major headings are shown in the Contents and 42 At-a-Glance summary charts make problem solving quick and easy</li><li><b>Beginning cooks</b> can use <i>CookWise</i> as a howto book with easy-to-follow recipes that produce dishes looking and tasting like the work of an experienced chef.</li><li><b>Food writers and test-kitchen chefs</b> who are developing recipes can find the formulas and tips for successful recipes,</li><li><b>Anyone who wants to improve a recipe</b> can use <i>CookWise</i> as a guide. Here is how to make cakes moister, a pate A choux drier and crisper, a dish lighter or darker in color; how to make muffins peak better, cookies spread less, or a roast chicken juicier.</li><li><b>Everyone who cooks</b> needs to be able to spot bad recipes and save the time, money, and frustration that they cause. Many of the At-a-Glance charts point out specific problems.</li></ul><p><i>CookWise</i> is not only informative, it's engrossing, and many sections react like a mystery story. The knowledge you gain from its pages will transform you, too, into a food sleuth, an informed and assured cook who can track down why sauces curdle or why the muffins were dry -- a cook who will never prepare a failed recipe again!</p> | *$14.63 |
 | 1,000 Vegan Recipes
Brand: Wiley | *$19.10 |
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