 | Confections of a Closet Master Baker: One Woman's Sweet Journey from Unhappy Hollywood Executive to Contented Country Baker
Brand: Broadway
<b><i>A former Hollywood insider trades the Hollywood Hills for Green Acres</i></b>â<b><i>and lives to tell about it in this hilarious, poignant treat of a memoir.<br><br></i></b>As head of her celebrity sisterâs production company, Gesine Bullock-Prado had a closet full of designer clothes and the ear of all the influential studio heads, but she was miserable. The only solace she found was in her secret hobby: baking. With every sugary, buttery confection to emerge from her oven, Gesine took one step away from her glittery, empty existenceâand one step closer to her true destiny. Before long, she and her husband left the trappings of their Hollywood lifestyle behind, ending up in Vermont, where they started the gem known as Gesine Confectionary. And they never looked back. <i>Confections of a Closet Master Baker </i>follows Gesine's journey from sugar-obsessed child to miserable, awkward Hollywood insider to reluctant master baker. Chock-full of eccentric characters, beautifully detailed descriptions of her baking process, ceaselessly funny renditions of Hollywood nonsense, and recipes, the ingredients of her story will appeal to anyone who has ever considered leaving the life they know and completely starting over. | *$13.85 |
 | Grace Before Meals: Recipes for Family Life
Brand: Leo McWatkins Films | *$10.44 |
 | Nature's Cancer Fighting Foods
Brand: Reward - Penguin Books
A proven approach to beating disease and enjoying peak health written by one of the country's most dynamic health educators. <P>It's a fact seldom admitted by the medical establishment: chemotherapy and radiation are only about 6% effective in fighting cancer. Prompted by public outcry, research now validates a course of cancer prevention and treatment advocated by specialists in alternative medicine and practiced for centuries in Eastern cultures--nutritional therapy.<P> Verne Varona shows how to stop cancer in its tracks--and even reverse it--through diet. Backed by the testimony of prominent physicians and inspiring case histories, Varona explains what kind of nourishment works best to enhance immunity and restore vitality--without sacrificing enjoyment of food. Starting with the basics of smart eating and moving to specifics on the role of antioxidants, phytochemicals, herbs, vitamins, and more in preventing and conquering cancer, he outlines a complete, easy-to-follow program for freedom from a devastating disease--and improved odds of a long, healthy life.<P> Aimed to make dietary changes as painless as possible, this welcome resource also features a tantalizing collection of nutritious recipes, helpful shopping and cooking tips, and sensitive advice on eating in restaurants and at social gatherings. | *$9.50 |
 | Cooking
Brand: Cookbook Part Number: TS08789
In an era of outfitted home kitchens and food fascination, it's no wonder home cooks who never learned the fundamentals of the kitchen are intimidated. Twenty years ago, James Peterson could relate, and so he taught himself by cooking his way through professional kitchens and stacks of books, logging the lessons of his kitchen education one by one. Now one of the country's most revered cooking teachers, Peterson provides the confidence-building instructions home cooks need to teach themselves to cook consistently with ease and success. COOKING is the only all-in-one instructional that details the techniques that cooks really need to master, teaches all the basic recipes, and includes hundreds of photos that illuminate and inspire. | *$24.92 |
 | Bread Machine Magic, Revised Edition: 138 Exciting Recipes Created Especially for Use in All Types of Bread Machines
Brand: St. Martin's Griffin
First published by St. Martin's in 1992, this well-researched, top-selling bread machine cookbook set the standard in its field. The book is now revised and includes two-pound loaves, bringing it up to date for today's machines. Bread machine owners will be delighted to find over 130 delicious, original recipes such as: -San Francisco Sourdough French Bread -Farmhouse Pumpernickel -Zucchini-Carrot Bread -Russian Black Bread -Banana Oatmeal Bread -Coconut Pecan Rolls -Caramel Sticky Buns -Portuguese Sweet Bread -And many more. These wholesome, preservative-free recipes have been carefully tested, allowing bread machine bakers to enjoy fresh-baked breads at home, with all the variety and flavor they crave. | *$8.40 |
 | How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food
Brand: Wiley
<b>Great Food Made Simple</b> <p> Here's the breakthrough one-stop cooking reference for today's generation of cooks! Nationally known cooking authority Mark Bittman shows you how to prepare great food for all occasions using simple techniques, fresh ingredients, and basic kitchen equipment. Just as important, <b><i>How to Cook Everything</i></b> takes a relaxed, straightforward approach to cooking, so you can enjoy yourself in the kitchen and still achieve outstanding results. <p> Praise for <b><i>How to Cook Everything</i></b> by Mark Bittman: <p> "In his introduction to <b><i>How to Cook Everything</i></b>, Mark Bittman says, 'Anyone can cook, and most everyone should.' Now, hopefully everyone will -- this work is a rare achievement. Mark is in that pantheon of a few gifted cook/writers who make very, very good food simple and accessible. I read his recipes and my mouth waters. I read his directions and head for the kitchen. Bravo, Mark, for taking us away from take-out and back to the fun of food."<br> -- Lynne Rossetto Kasper, host of the international public radio show "The Splendid Table with Lynne Rossetto Kasper" <p> "Mark Bittman is the best home cook I know, and <b><i>How to Cook Everything</i></b> is the best basic cookbook I've seen."<br> -- Jean-Georges Vongerichten, award-winning chef/owner of Jean-Georges <p> "Useful to the novice cook or the professional chef, <b><i>How to Cook Everything</i></b> is a tour de force cookbook by Mark Bittman. Mark lends his considerable knowledge and clear, concise writing style to explanations of techniques and quick, classic recipes. This is a complete, reliable cookbook."<br> -- Jacques Pepin, chef, cookbook author, and host of his own PBS television series <p> "Sometimes all the things that a particular person does best come together in a burst of synergy, and the result is truly marvelous. This book is just such an instance. Mark Bittman is not only the best home cook we know, he is also a born teacher, a gifted writer, and a canny kitchen tactician who combines great taste with eminent practicality. Put it all together and you have <b><i>How to Cook Everything</i></b>, a cookbook that will inspire American home cooks not only today but for years to come."<br> -- John Willoughby and Chris Schlesinger, coauthors of <i>License to Grill</i> | *$11.93 |
 | Cold Storage for Fruits & Vegetables: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-87
Brand: Storey Publishing, LLC
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. | *$1.01 |
 | Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2010: Every Recipe...A Year's Worth of Cooking Light Magazine
Brand: Oxmoor House | *$20.39 |
 | The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes
Brand: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
<DIV>For the past six decades, Gourmet magazine has shaped the tastes of America, publishing the best work of the foremost names in the world of food. To create this landmark cookbook, editor in chief and celebrated authority Ruth Reichl and her staff sifted through more than 50,000 recipes. Many were developed exclusively in Gourmet's test kitchens. Others came from renowned food writers and chefs and from the magazine's far-flung readers. Then the editors embarked on an extraordinary series of cook-offs, testing and retesting each dish to ensure impeccable results.<br> This collection, the only one of its kind, spans a vast range of cultures and cuisines. With it, you can go back to the time when Beef Wellington ruled the table or prepare something as contemporary as Crispy Artichoke "Flowers" with Salsa Verde. And whether you're cooking a simple supper for two or throwing a cocktail party for fifty, you'll make every dish with more flavor and more flair using The Gourmet Cookbook. It includes<br><br>* 102 hors d'oeuvres, dips, chips, pâtés, and first courses<br><br>* exciting vegetable dishes -- more than 120 in all -- using everything from artichokes to yuca<br><br>* versatile recipes for every available kind of seafood, with many suggested substitutes<br><br>* hundreds of simple but exceptional dinners<br><br>* festive dishes for every occasion, including a perfect roast turkey with stuffings, the ultimate standing rib roast, and even a gorgeous (but easy) wedding cake<br><br>* definitive versions of all the classics, from Chicken Kiev to Crcme Brulée and from Bouillabaisse to Pad Thai <br><br>* more than 50 pastas and risottos, from quick everyday meals to party dishes<br><br>* scores of soups, salads, breakfast dishes, and sandwiches, including the editors' all-time favorite pizza<br><br>* a wealth of sauces and salsas, to transform ordinary meals into spectacular ones<br><br>* more than 300 desserts: cookies, pies, tarts, pastries, buckles, crumbles, ice creams, puddings, mousses, and cakes galore, including cheesecakes and the nine best chocolate cake recipes Gourmet has ever published<br><br> With engaging introductions to each chapter by Ruth Reichl, entertaining headnotes, indispensable information about ingredients and techniques, hundreds of tips from Gourmet's test kitchens, and an extensive glossary, The Gourmet Cookbook is the essential kitchen companion for anyone who wants unforgettable recipes and spectacular results every time.</div> | *$21.30 |
 | Cooking Light Way to Cook: The Complete Visual Guide to Everyday Cooking
Brand: Oxmoor House
The <em>Cooking Light Way to Cook</em> celebrates the philosophy that all foods have a place in a healthful diet. The keys are moderation and balance, and this highly visual book shows you how to prepare those foods and enjoy them judiciously. It's filled with over 850 photos that show you how to prepare the more than 200 recipes that appear in these pages, as well as hundreds of cooking tips that give an insider's peekinto our way to cook great food.</br></br> Look and learn your way through our healthy eating principles. One of these is utilizing the flavors of the world's cuisines to enhance recipes. These concentrated sauces and robust herbs and spices offer ways to add flavor with little or no fat. Another is embellishing convenience products by adding fresh herbs or a sprinkling of freshly grated cheese. You reap the benefits of time-saving ingredients but can still enjoy the spark of flavor that fresh ingredients bring to a dish.</br></br> These are just some of the hundreds of tips and techniques that you can use to get started cooking healthfully right now. From making the best marinara sauce to scrambling the perfect egg-it's all here in one stunning collection. In the <em>Cooking Light Way to Cook,</em> learning to cook healthfully is as simple as turning the page.eek into our way to cook great food. | *$16.96 |
 | The Family Chef: Make Your Kitchen the Heart of Your Family
Brand: Celebra Hardcover
With a sterling reputation and a string of A-list celebrity clients, private chefs Jewels and Jill Elmore have created unforgettable food for such luminaries as Jennifer Aniston, John Travolta, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.<BR><BR> For the first time ever, Jewels and Jill reveal the secrets to their success both in business and at home with their own familiesâwith more than 75 stunning, savory, and satisfying home-cooked recipes, fully illustrated with easy-to-follow directions.<BR><BR> Using this book by two of Americaâs most accomplished private chefs, readers can capture the magic and beauty of the best fresh, healthy, and nutritious cooking. | *$4.21 |
 | Stir: Mixing It Up in the Italian Tradition
Brand: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt | *$18.76 |
 | 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. | *$15.90 |
 | The Professional Bartender's Handbook: A Recipe for Every Drink Known - Including Tricks and Games to Impress Your Guests
Brand: Atlantic Publishing Company (FL)
The Professional Bartender s Handbook is written for the professional bartender, but anyone can learn the simple tips and tricks this book provides. A copy belongs behind every bar, big or small. Whether running a stand-alone business or one incorporated into a restaurant, hotel, or food service operation, the successful bartender needs product and equipment knowledge and a strong grasp of mixology. The Professional Bartender s Handbook is more than a recipe guide. If you have ever wondered what ingredients were in your favorite drink, this book will teach you. With nearly 1,500 different cocktails, shooters, and even a non-alcoholic section, there is a drink (or two) for everyone. This new book is fun and easy to read. The recipes are in alphabetical order, along with suggested glassware, ingredients, and garnishes. You will learn tips and tricks, bar terminology, measurements, how to set up a bar, glassware, responsible serving issues, garnishes, bar games and tricks, famous toasts, and much more. You will learn the most popular brands of alcohol, as well as what wines complement your dinner selection. | *$10.98 |
 | Griswold and Wagner Cast Iron Cookbook: Delicious and Simple Comfort Food
Brand: Skyhorse Publishing
<strong>A cast iron cookbook as original as its namesake: Griswold.</strong> Cast iron is an original material that evenly holds even heat and lasts virtually forever. Yet there has not been a cookbook that lives up to cast ironâs versatility and timeless appeal. Until now. With this gorgeous, colorful entry into the field, <em>Griswold and Wagner Cast Iron Cookbook</em> combines the best of modern day cooking with the wonderful old-time feel of the Griswold cooking line of the 1800s. Recipes for and illustrations of collectible pans, from <em>aebleskiver</em> (Danish apple pans) to golfball, combined with fresh takes on the best in American cooking, make this an instant classic of a cookbook. <br /> <br /> Weâre spending an unprecedented amount of time in our kitchens these days, and readers want simple cooking that they can use everyday on a familiar pan. Cast iron cooking is versatile, healthy, and above all, easy. Here, are traditional recipes that have a modern twist, such as three pepper frittata, rosemary-garlic cornbread, barbeque shrimp and white beans, caramel apple tartine, and much more. Branded with the venerable Griswold name, this book is poised to make all other cast iron cookbooks obsolete. 100 color photographs. | *$15.79 |
 | The Everything Glycemic Index Cookbook: 300 Appetizing Recipes to Keep Your Weight Down And Your Energy Up! (Everything: Cooking)
Brand: Adams Media
Packed with 300 tasty, healthy recipes, <I>The Everything Glycemic Index Cookbook</I> is designed to accommodate those watching their blood sugar levels. The glycemic index is a measure of how foods affect blood glucose levels, which in turn affects the rate of digestion. It's especially useful for those watching their weight, and those with diabetes who need to regulate their sugar intake. Using the nutritional information included with each recipe, readers can determine the amount of fat, carbs, calories, and protein in each serving, in addition to the glycemic load (the overall rating of ingredients on the glycemic index). <BR> Features recipes for: <li>Family dinners <li>Salads and soups <li>Vegetarian dishes <li>Healthy snacks <BR> <I>The Everything Glycemic Index Cookbook</I> is a handy tool for coordinating meals with dietary needs, creating a healthy diet, and achieving weight loss-not to mention good eating! | *$8.80 |
 | Eat, Drink, and Weigh Less: A Flexible and Delicious Way to Shrink Your Waist Without Going Hungry
Brand: Hyperion
Hereâs the dream team for healthy eating: Mollie Katzen is the author of the landmark <i>Moosewood Cookbook</i> and one of <i>Health</i> magazineâs five "Women Who Changed the Way We Eat;" Dr. Walter Willett is the head of the Harvard School of Public Healthâs Department of Nutrition. Together theyâve created a weight-loss plan thatâs not only easy to implement -- with gradual shifts rather than quick fixes -- but filled with delicious, enjoyable foods and more than one hundred of Mollieâs fabulous recipes. | *$4.07 |
 | Gordon Ramsay's Fast Food
Brand: Key Porter Books
<DIV>Throw out the frozen dinners and takeout menus. Who better to show readers how to cook real food, real fast and make it really tasty than Gordon Ramsey, three-star chef and TV celebrity? <I>Gordon Ramsayâs Fast Food</I> includes over 100 delicious recipes that are super-fast and easy to prepare. The book is divided into short sections: 15Â feature fast recipes classified by group, such as starters, soups, fish, meat, pasta, working lunches, and desserts, and 15 more sections contain great menus for everyday and entertaining. Many of the dishes can be prepared and cooked in as little as 15 minutes, and none take longer than half an hour. The menus provided take 30-45 minutes from start to finish, each with a timing plan. Thereâs also advice on essential ingredients to keep in stock for speedy cooking, plus lots of great ideas for shortcuts.</DIV> | *$23.00 |
 | Wine For Dummies
Brand: HomeAndWine.com
Wine enthusiasts and novices, raise your glasses! The #1 wine book has been extensively updated! If youâre a connoisseur, <i>Wine For Dummies, Fourth Edition</i> will get you up to speed on whatâs in and show you how to take your hobby to the next level. If youâre new to the world of wine, it will clue you in on what youâve been missing and show you how to get started. It begins with the basic types of wine, how wines are made, and more. Then it gets down to specifics: <ul type="disc"> <li>How to handle snooty wine clerks, navigate restaurant wine lists, decipher cryptic wine labels, and dislodge stubborn corks <li>How to sniff and taste wine <li>How to store and pour wine and pair it with food <li>Four white wine styles: fresh, unoaked; earthy; aromatic; rich, oaky <li>Four red wine styles: soft, fruity, and relatively light-bodied; mild-mannered, medium-bodied; spicy; powerful, full-bodied, and tannic <li>Whatâs happening in the âOld Worldâ of wine, including France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, and Greece <li>Whatâs how (and whatâs not) in the New World of Wine, including Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa <li>U.S. wines from California, Oregon, Washington, and New York <li>Bubbling beauties and medieval sweets: champagne, sparkling wines, sherry, port, and other exotic dessert wines </ul> <p> Authors <b>Ed McCarthy</b>, CWE, who is a regular contributor to <i>Wine</i> Enthusiast and <i>The Wine Journal</i> and <b>Mary Ewing-Mulligan</b>, MW, who owns the International Wine Center in New York, have co-authored six wine books in the <i>For Dummies</i> series. In an easy-to-understand, unpretentious style thatâs as refreshing as a glass of Chardonnay on a summer day, they provide practical information to help you <i>enjoy</i> wine, including: <ul type="disc"> <li>Real Deal symbols that alert you to good wines that are low in price compared to other wines of similar type, style, or quality <li>A Vintage Wine Chart with specifics on numerous wines <li>Info on ordering wine from out of state, collecting wine, and more </ul> <p> <i>Wine For Dummies, Fourth Edition</i> is not just a great resource and reference, itâs a good read. Itâs full-bodied, yet lightâ¦rich, yet crispâ¦robust, yet refreshingâ¦. | *$11.97 |
 | Eating for Lower Cholesterol: A Balanced Approach to Heart Health with Recipes Everyone Will Love
Brand: Da Capo Press
<b>Eating for lower cholesterol has never been easier, or tastier.</b> <BR>High cholesterol is directly associated with heart disease. New national guidelines for healthy cholesterol levels, recently revised to be more stringent, mean millions of Americans need to bring their levels down. While doctors fill out millions of prescriptions for cholesterol-lowering drugs, diet remains a proven, supremely effective way to reduce cholesterol. Now, professional cookbook author and health-conscious chef, Catherine Jones, and one of the nationâs leading nutritionists, Elaine B. Trujillo, offer a wealth of cutting-edge information along with a collection of delicious recipes to help lower your cholesterol levels. Key features of this authoritative, information-packed book include: <BR>⢠An introduction, clearly explaining cholesterol and how it relates to heart disease, what your "numbers" mean, risk factors for developing high cholesterol, high cholesterol in women and children, and other vital information <BR>⢠More than 100 heart-healthy recipes, easy enough for everyday fare and guaranteed to please everyoneâfrom breakfast to dinner, with snacks in between <BR>⢠Tips for stocking a heart-healthy pantry <BR>⢠More than 100 text boxes, highlighting the latest research findings, health claims, shopping, cooking, meal planning, fast food dangers, and other practical, essential information <BR>⢠A Stay Balanced Scale, to help you take control of your diet without ever feeling deprived <BR>⢠Nutrition information accompanying each recipe that explains heart-health benefits, including nutritional breakdowns and ADA exchanges for diabetics | *$10.25 |
 | The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever
Brand: Chronicle Books
A good cook once said that a casserole is a blend of inspiration and what's on hand. Beatrice Ojakangas must have had inspiration by the gallon to come up with these 500 casseroles. From a breakfast of Eggs Florentine to a dinner of Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing soon even the most casserole-wary cook will be dishing about these delights. Yummy treats like Parmesan and Sun-Dried Tomato Quiche and Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp are just right for parties. Even appetizers are reinvented in casserole form! The Best Casserole Cookbook Ever will inspire comforting dishes and innovative feasts for any meal of the dayâno matter what's in the fridge. | *$5.73 |
 | Taste of Home: Busy Family Cookbook: 370 Recipes for Weeknight Dinners
Brand: Readers Digest
<B>Save time, and your sanity, with the 370 recipes that feature simple prep techniques, and easy cooking methodsâsome take as little as 10 minutes to makeâfrom the experts at Taste of Home, the #1 cooking magazine in the world.</B><BR><BR> Tired of coming home to calls of âWhatâs for dinner?â from your family. This collection of 370 family-pleasing recipes will help you get a delicious dinner on the tableâfastâevery night of the week. Each chapter is arranged by speed, with the quickest recipes first. So, if you have only a few minutes, make one of the 10-minute entrees. If you have a little more time, choose a 20- minute recipe. There are also 30- and 60-minute choices. Each recipe features a short ingredient list, simple prep techniques and easy cooking methods. <BR><BR> The best part is these time-saving recipes are packed with flavor and varietyâfrom beef, poultry and pork to seafood, meatless, sides and desserts. Plus, there are 226 full-color tempting, mouthing-watering photos! And itâs all from the editors of Taste of Home, Americaâs #1 cooking magazine! <I><B>Taste of Home The Busy Family Cookbook</I></B> is just the kitchen helper you need for fast and flavorful meals! <BR><BR> | *$8.74 |
 | Get Cooking: 150 Simple Recipes to Get You Started in the Kitchen
Brand: HarperStudio
<p> Do you want to eat really wellânot just once in a while, but all the timeâbut you don't know where to begin? </p> <p> Are you tired of pizzaâas much as you like itâand broke from buying takeout? </p> <p> Do you love good foodâthe straightforward, homemade kindâbut feel challenged to set up a kitchen, shop for decent equipment and groceries, and tap into a few basic skills that can put a simple roast chicken or vegetarian entrÃe on your dinner table? </p> <p> If you answer "yes" to these questions, then <i>Get Cooking</i> is for you. <i>Get Cooking</i> is the first book from bestselling cookbook author Mollie Katzen designed specifically for beginners, whether you are just starting to cook for yourself or trying to kick the restaurant habit. Unlike most cookbooks, the goal of <i>Get Cooking</i> is to get you in the kitchen, no matter what your experience level might be. </p> <p> Illustrated throughout with color photographs of each dish, <i>Get Cooking</i> gives you clear, step-by-step instructions for making everything from classic mashed potatoes to BroccoliÂCheddar Cheese Calzones to Hot Fudge Sundaes (with homemade hot fudge!). With this book, anyoneâyou includedâcan make delicious, fresh food, with a lot less expense (and a lot more satisfaction) than ordering in. </p> <p> You may know Mollie Katzen as the author of such famous cookbooks as <i>Moosewood Cookbook</i> or <i>The Enchanted Broccoli Forest</i>; <i>Get Cooking</i> has all of the accessibility and personal warmth of those beloved books, but it is Mollie's first cookbook for vegetarians and omnivores alike. You will learn how to make North African Red Lentil Soup, Linguine with Spinach and Peas, and Chickpea and Mango Curryâand also Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Spinach Lasagna, and Steak Fajitas. </p> <p> With <i>Get Cooking</i> in hand, you'll be serving everything from salads (such as Wilted Spinach Salad with Hazelnuts, Goat Cheese, and Golden Raisins) to desserts (try the Cheesecake Bars), with stops along the way for party snacks, a full array of side dishes, and a brilliant assortment of handcrafted burgers (bean, tofu, and mushroomâas well as beef, turkey, and tuna). Here at last is the cookbook that will make a cook out of everyone. </p> | *$13.54 |
 | Cupcakes: From the Cake Mix Doctor
Brand: Workman Publishing Company
The cupcake is Americaâs darling. Itâs celebrated in upscale bakeries, on <em>Sex in the City</em>, on the cover of <em>Gourmet</em>, and in thou-sands of classroomsâwhere every day, it seems, a parent has sent in a batch for the kids to share. The very word conjures up whimsy, coziness, pleasure, nostalgia. Not to mention the fact that their diminutive size means you can eat a lot of them. <br><br> Once upon a time, a family had only two recipes for cupcakesâchocolate and vanilla. Not anymore. Now Anne Byrn brings them to the next level. And who better? Recognized as the master of cake-mix baking, Anne is the author of <em>The Cake Mix Doctor</em> and <em>Chocolate from the Cake Mix Doctor</em>, which have a total of over 1.8 million copies in print. In <em>Cupcakes</em> she offers 135 tempting recipes for children and grown-ups, for special days and everyday, lunch bags, holiday festivities, and an unexpected dinner party dessert. <br> <br>Youâll never believe these artful little cakes started with a mix. Coconut Snowballs, Jelly Doughnut Cupcakes, Kiss Me Cakes, Warm Chocolate Cupcakes with Molten Centers, Red Velvet Cupcakes with White Chocolate Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting. There are surprising additions (tuck a chocolate kiss orpiece of cookie dough into the batter). Creative toppings and easy from-scratch frostings (whipped cream spiked with Kahlua; miniature M&Ms; a creamy malted frosting with crushed malted milk balls).Terrific decorating ideas, from glittering golden dragees or elegant chocolate curls to yellow peeps for an Easter cupcake orâfor Groundhogâs Dayâa groundhogâs face made out of chocolate frosting and jimmies. Includes a 16-page full-color opening essay. | *$5.98 |
 | The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook: Homemade Goodies for Man's Best Friend
Brand: Howell Book House
HOMEMADE TREATS FOR MAN'S BEST FRIEND<br> <br> With 50 canine-tested, veterinarian-approved recipes,The Ultimate Dog Treat Cookbook has something to delight every canine connoisseur. Dog lovers can stir up appetizing homemade treats for their beloved pooches using easy-to-find ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions. Recipes include Peanut Butter-Honey Nut Cheerios Balls, Taco Treats, Birthday Blueberry Pupcakes, Halloween Treats, Frozen Magic Meatballs, and more. There are even delicious doggy delicacies for pets with special needs, including Turkey Jerky and Salad Bar Bones. Fun and funky color illustrations plus Nutritional Notes and Treats and Tidbits about cooking and storing the goodies ensure that cooks will enjoy this book as much as their pets enjoy their homemade treats! | *$6.00 |
 | Bobby Flay's Grill It!
Brand: Random House Part Number: 5142
Fire up the best backyard bashes with 150 simple and delicious recipes from grilling guru Bobby Flay in his first-ever fully illustrated, full-color grilling book. <br><br>Whether youâve picked up corn at a local farmstand or chicken breasts at the supermarket, a fantastically flavorful, ridiculously simple grilled feast is right at your fingertips with <b>Bobby Flayâs Grill It! </b>Packed with the innovative marinades, sauces, vinaigrettes, and rubs that have helped make Bobby a celebrity chef and leading restaurateur, this beautiful cookbook will help you transform basic ingredients into grilled masterpieces year-round. <br><br>Bobby knows how you shop and cook and knows you think âI want burgers tonightâânot âI want to do a main course on the grill.â As a result, the book is conveniently organized by ingredient, with chapters covering juicy beef steaks and succulent shrimp, of course, as well as perhaps less traditional grill fare such as asparagus, fruit, lamb, scallops, potatoes, and squash, so you can expand your backyard repertoire. Bobby teaches you how to grill each staple perfectly while also offering an arsenal of ideas for how to transform your favorite ingredients into something inventive and satisfying such as Grilled Chicken Thighs with Green Olives and Sherry Vinegar-Orange Sauce or Grilled Steak with Balsamic-Rosemary Butter.<br><br>A truly comprehensive grill guide, <b>Bobby Flayâs Grill It!</b> also includes:<br><br>Â Â Â Â * Bobbyâs take on charcoal versus gas grills (and how to pick one whatever your preference and budget)<br>Â Â Â Â * A list of indispensable grilling tools <br>Â Â Â Â * A guide to stocking the perfect grill pantry<br>Â Â Â Â * A resource guide for high-quality ingredients, supplies, and accessories<br><br>Simply put, <b>Bobby Flayâs Grill It! </b>is Bobby at his best. No matter what you choose to grill (or what looks best when you actually get to the store), Bobby helps you create an easy meal that is fresh, flavorful, and fun to cook. This is the new, must-have guide to becoming a grilling guru in your own right. | *$19.92 |
 | More Smoothies for Life: Satisfy, Energize, and Heal Your Body
Brand: Three Rivers Press
Nutritionist Daniella Chace, coauthor of <i>Smoothies for Life</i>, is back with 150 smoothie recipes designed to cure common ailments, increase longevity, and satisfy cravings with fat-burning snacks. Learn how to save money and time by making Starbucks- and Jamba Juiceâworthy drinks right in your own kitchen, using the healthiest ingredients on the planet! Thereâs no easier, more decadent way to provide all the nutrients your body needs. With <i>More Smoothies for Life</i>, you can whip up:<br><br>⢠smoothies that enhance weight loss, increase metabolic rate, and control appetite<br>â¢heart-healthy smoothies rich in antioxidants from blueberries, walnuts, green tea, avocados,<br> pomegranates, and more <br>â¢elixirs that heighten mental clarity, improve memory, and support rejuvenating sleep <br>â¢quick-and-easy remedies for hangovers, insomnia, and stress <br>â¢homemade energy drinks that work and taste like Red Bull, minus the sugar and the price tag<br><br>Translating complex food science into easy-to-understand advice, Chace thoroughly explains the scientific basis for each medicinally active ingredient so you know youâre getting the most out of your daily shake. Your blender will never be put to better use! | *$8.88 |
 | The Art of Making Fermented Sausages
Brand: Bookmagic LLC
The majority of books written on making sausages do not tackle the subject of fermented sausages at all. The topic is limited to a statement that this is an advanced field of sausage making which is not recommended for an amateur sausage maker. Well, the main reason for writing this book was that the authors did not share this opinion. On the contrary, they believed that any hobbyist could make wonderful salami at home, if he only knew how. Highly technical papers were published in Food Technology journals which unfortunately were written in very difficult terms. Thus the idea of bridging the technology gap that existed between Meat Science and the requirements of the typical hobbyist was born. With more information obtainable every day, and commercial starter cultures available to the public, there is little reason to abstain from making quality salamis at home, regardless of the climate and outside conditions. | *$12.89 |
 | Ani's Raw Food Essentials: Recipes and Techniques for Mastering the Art of Live Food
Brand: Da Capo Lifelong Books
<DIV>Chef Ani Phyo is back with <I>Aniâs Raw Food Essentials</I>, full of everything you need to know to master the art of live food. Phyo shows you how to whip up simple, fresh recipes using what youâve already got in your kitchen while also offering tips on dehyrating and more sophisticated techniques. Looking for innovative meals that are healthy and delicious? Phyo offers everything from classic comfort foods like nachos and burgers to Reuben sandwiches and bacon, along with more gourmet dishes like risotto, angel hair pasta, and her âyou-wonât-believe-theyâre-rawâ desserts.<P><I>Aniâs Raw Food Essentials</I> once again proves that you donât have to sacrifice taste to reap the benefits of raw foods, all while living a greener lifestyle. Recipes include: Broccoli and Cheeze Quiche, Kalamata Olive Crostini, Cashew âTofuâ in Miso Broth, Grilled Cheeze and Tomato Sandwiches, Cheeze Enchilada with Ranchero and Mole Sauce, Pad Thai, Pesto Pizza, and many more.</DIV> | *$18.15 |
 | Raw Energy: 124 Raw Food Recipes for Energy Bars, Smoothies, and Other Snacks to Supercharge Your Body
Brand: Storey Publishing, LLC
Itâs time to rescue snacks from the realm of empty-calorie packaged junk food and transform everyday pick-me-ups into healthful, satisfying mini meals. Why waste calories on cookies or chips that have no nutritional value and provide only short-term satisfaction when raw foods are delicious, simple to prepare, and bursting with natural energy boosters that everybody needs to stay fit and healthy?<br><br>Thanks to <i>Raw Energy</i>, it has never been easier to add a full spectrum of raw ingredients to a healthful lifestyle. Author Stephanie Tourlesâs 125 recipes for trail mixes, parfaits, energy bars, juice blends, smoothies, soups, vegetable chips, zippy dips, candies, and cookies combine raw ingredients in delicious snacks that are chock-full of nutrients and long-term energy boosters.<br><br>Made from real, whole foods that are uncooked, unadulterated, and unprocessed, these snacks are 150- to 250-calorie packages of health and vitality, dense with naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, fiber, and enzymes. The snacks in <i>Raw Energy</i> do not rely on refined white flour or sugar, they are not cooked in any way, and, with the exception of honey, they do not use animal products.<br><br>They do include raw nuts and seeds, nut butters, dried and fresh fruits, oats, carob, cocoa, freshly extracted juices, and vegetables. They taste great and are easy to digest. Tourles provides a complete overview of the benefits of raw foods, along with an introduction to "uncooking" techniques and an ingredient-by-ingredient food guide. For anyone looking for more nutritional punch from low-calorie snacks, <i>Raw Energy</i> provides 125 tasty starting points. | *$10.29 |
 | Will Write for Food: The Complete Guide to Writing Cookbooks, Restaurant Reviews, Articles, Memoir, Fiction and More
Brand: Da Capo Press
Transform your food passion into words with <i>Will Write for Food</i>, the first-ever guide to the ins and outs of food writing, from one of today's experts. Offering a thorough, practical program this groundbreaking book includes: <P>-Advice from dozens of award-winning writers including Jeffrey Steingarten, Calvin Trillin, and Molly O' Neill, plus well-known editors and literary agents <P>-Comprehensive chapters ranging from restaurant reviewing to memoir writing to get published <P>-Focused exercises to stimulate creativity and organize thought <P>-Expert-author Dianne Jacob's own tips and suggestions sharing more than 25 years of experience in the field <P>Whether you're looking to break into professional food writing, or simply wish to create a family heirloom cookbook, <i>Will Write for Food</i> is the first and only guidebook you'll need to follow your food dreams. | *$9.41 |
 | Tacos
Brand: Ten Speed Press
<i>¡Ay, que rica!</i> Tacos--authentic tacos, with soft, warm corn tortillas, succulent fillings, and snappy salsa--are a cherished street food on both sides of the border. Mark Miller adds a chef's sensibility to a lifetime of taco eating and making to this collection of 75 recipes for building delicious and authentic tacos. From classic to creative and from breakfast-friendly tacos to complementary salsas and sides, this new book contains all things taco! | *$12.94 |
 | Cooking the Whole Foods Way: Your Complete, Everyday Guide to Healthy, Delicious Eating with 500 VeganRecipes, Menus, Techniques, Meal Planning, Buying Tips, Wit, and Wisdom
Brand: HP Trade
The revised and updated edition of the popular, whole foods cookbook-with more than 80 new recipes...now 100% vegan! <P>With a dash of fun, Christina Pirello introduces whole foods cooking, inviting health-conscious readers to cut out processed and chemically enhanced food, as well as dairy, sugar, and meat, and embrace fruit, whole grains, vegetables, and beans. From savory soups to innovative entrŽes and delectable desserts, here are more than 500 recipes and ideas for wholesome, gourmet eating. With tips on meal planning, a shopping guide, productresource list, and extensive glossary, Christina makes healthy eating a most delicious adventure. | *$10.50 |
 | Paris Sweets: Great Desserts From the City's Best Pastry Shops
Brand: Broadway
The prize-winning author of <i>Baking with Julia</i> (more than 350,000 copies sold), among other cookbook classics, celebrates the sweet life with recipes and lore from Paris's finest patisseries.<br><b><br></b>Like most lovers of pastry and Paris, Dorie Greenspan has always marveled at the jewel-like creations displayed in bakery windows throughout the City of Light. Now, in a charmingly illustrated tribute to the capital of sweets, Greenspan presents a splendid assortment of recipes from Parisâs foremost pastry chefs in a book that is as transporting to read as it is easy to use. <br><br>From classic recipes, some centuries old, to updated innovations, <i>Paris Sweets</i> provides a sumptuous guide to creating cookies, from the fabled madeleine to simple, ultra-buttery sables; tarts, from the famous Tatin, which began its life as an upside-down error, to a delightful strawberry tart embellished with homemade strawberry marshmallows; and a glorious range of cakesâlemon-drenched "weekend cake," fudge cake, and the show-stopping <i>Opera</i>. <i>Paris Sweets</i> brims with assorted temptations that even a novice can prepare, such as coffee éclairs, rum-soaked babas, and meringue puffs. Evocative portraits of the pastry shops and chefs, as well as information on authentic French ingredients, make this a truly comprehensive tour. <br><br>An elegant gift for Francophiles, armchair travelers, bakers of all skill levels, and certainly for oneself, <i>Paris Sweets</i> brings home a taste of enchantment. | *$11.93 |
 | A Cook's Tour: Global Adventures in Extreme Cuisines
Brand: Harper Perennial
<p>The only thing "gonzo gastronome" and internationally bestselling author Anthony Bourdain loves as much as cooking is traveling. Inspired by the question, "What would be the perfect meal?," Tony sets out on a quest for his culinary holy grail, and in the process turns the notion of "perfection" inside out. From California to Cambodia, <i>A Cooks' Tour</i> chronicles the unpredictable adventures of America's boldest and bravest chef.</p> | *$8.50 |
 | The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts
Brand: Stewart, Tabori & Chang
<DIV><DIV><DIV>An indispensable addition to any serious home bakerâs library, <I>The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts </I>covers the many skills an aspiring pastry chef must master. Based on the internationally lauded curriculum developed by master <I>pâtissier</I> Jacques Torres for New Yorkâs French Culinary Institute, the book presents chapters on every classic category of confection: tarts, cream puffs, puff pastry, creams and custards, breads and pastries, cakes, and petits fours. </DIV><DIV>Each chapter begins with an overview of the required techniques, followed by dozens of recipesâmany the original creations of distinguished FCI graduates. Each recipe even includes a checklist to help you evaluate your success as measured against professional standards of perfection! Distilling ten years of trial and error in teaching students, <I><I>The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts </I></I>is a comprehensive reference with hundreds of color photographs, a wealth of insider tips, and highly detailed information on tools and ingredientsâquite simply the most valuable baking book you can own.<BR></DIV></DIV></DIV> | *$39.79 |
 | Pops!: Icy Treats for Everyone
Brand: Quirk Books
<em>Pops!</em> introduces a whole new Popsicle one that's fashionable as well as fun. This first-ever ice pop compendium includes more than 100 recipes for pops with unique tastes and flavor combinations, such as Sour Plum, Sweet Martini, Thai Iced Coffee, and Blueberry Cheesecake cool treats today's grown-up kids will be proud to serve at their birthday gatherings, barbecues, and cocktail parties. <p>And for those whose creative interests stretch beyond the kitchen and into the DIY realm, <em>Pops!</em> offers innovative techniques for making ice molds from found objects and even small toys. With more than 30 full-color photographs and tons of quirky sidebars, <em>Pops!</em> features frosty indulgences for every occasion. | *$6.86 |
 | Recipe Keeper
Brand: Welcome Books
<b><br> </b>How many times have you clipped a recipe from a newspaper or magazine, then âlostâ it in a drawer? Welcomeâs charming new Recipe Keeper is designed to be the perfect place to collect and hold all your favorite recipes. With its three-ring binding, the Recipe Keeper allows for the easy removal and addition of new pages. Blank sheets are ready to be filled in with handwritten recipes, while the empty clear plastic adhesive sheets provide the perfect storage for published recipes clipped from magazines and newspapers, printed off the internet, or photocopied from cookbooks. The best part â everything wipes clean! With an âequivalents and substitutionsâ table, the Recipe Keeper comes packed with everything a home chef could need. <br> <br> Aside from its wonderful array of practical features, the Recipe Keeper makes the perfect gift for anyone thanks to its whimsical design. Featured on each tab is vintage artwork and inspiring quotes from famous food lovers such as Sophia Loren, Oscar Wilde, and Jonathon Swift. Collecting recipes and dishes has never been so fun and easy â so start clipping, and bon apetit!<br> <br> Colorful tabs separate and organize recipes by type and occasion for simple, easy access, including: <br> <br> Breakfast & Breads <br> Hors dâoeuvres & Appetizers<br> Soups, Salads, & Sandwiches<br> Pasta & Grains<br> Meat, Poultry & Seafood <br> Vegetables & Sides<br> Desserts & Beverages<br> Holidays & Parties | *$17.99 |
 | Judgment of Paris: California vs. France and the Historic 1976 Paris Tasting That Revolutionized Wine
Brand: Scribner
The Paris Tasting of 1976 will forever be remembered as the landmark event that transformed the wine industry. At this legendary contest -- a blind tasting -- a panel of top French wine experts shocked the industry by choosing unknown California wines over France's best.<P>George M. Taber, the only reporter present, recounts this seminal contest and its far-reaching effects, focusing on three gifted unknowns behind the winning wines: a college lecturer, a real estate lawyer, and a Yugoslavian immigrant. With unique access to the main players and a contagious passion for his subject, Taber renders this historic event and its tremendous aftershocks -- repositioning the industry and sparking a golden age for viticulture across the globe. With an eclectic cast of characters and magnificent settings, <I>Judgment of Paris</i> is an illuminating tale and a story of the entrepreneurial spirit of the new world conquering the old. | *$9.22 |
 | Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails: From the Alamagoozlum to the Zombie 100 Rediscovered Recipes and the Stories Behind Them
Brand: Quarry Books
<DIV><p class="MsoHeader" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">In this expanded and updated edition of <I>Forgotten Cocktails and Vintage Spirits</i>, historian, expert, and drink aficionado Dr. Cocktail adds another 20 fine recipes to his hand-picked collection of 80 rare-and-worth-rediscovered drink recipes, shares revelations about the latest cocktail trends, provides new resources for uncommon ingredients, and profiles of many of the cocktail world's movers and shakers. Historic facts, expanded anecdotes, and full-color vintage images from extremely uncommon sources round out this must-have volume. For anyone who enjoys an icy drink and an unforgettable tale. </p></DIV> | *$11.96 |
 | 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. | *$12.75 |
 | Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat, and Obsession
Brand: Little, Brown and Company
Julie Powell thought cooking her way through Julia Child's <i>Mastering the Art of French Cooking</i> was the craziest thing she'd ever do--until she embarked on the voyage recounted in her new memoir, CLEAVING.<br><br>Her marriage challenged by an insane, irresistible love affair, Julie decides to leave town and immerse herself in a new obsession: butchery. She finds her way to Fleischer's, a butcher shop where she buries herself in the details of food. She learns how to break down a side of beef and French a rack of ribs--tough, physical work that only sometimes distracts her from thoughts of afternoon trysts.<br><br>The camaraderie at Fleischer's leads Julie to search out fellow butchers around the world--from South America to Europe to <ST1:PLACE w:st="on">Africa</ST1:PLACE>. At the end of her odyssey, she has learned a new art and perhaps even mastered her unruly heart. | *$9.10 |
 | Growing and Using Garlic: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-183
Brand: Storey Publishing, LLC
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. | *$1.54 |
 | The Recipe Writer's Handbook, Revised and Updated
Brand: Wiley
The Recipe Writerâs Handbook Revised and Updated<BR> Barbara Gibbs Ostmann and Jane L. Baker <P>The definitive reference for recipe writing<BR> Offering comprehensive guidance on the intimate elements of the recipe writing art, The Recipe Writerâs Handbook is an indispensable companion for anyone who develops, tests, writes, or edits recipesâfor publication, for broadcast, or simply to share with family and friends. The Handbook shows how to achieve accuracy and consistencyâthe hallmarks of the well-written recipe and provides complete and proven guidelines for recipe testing and writing, with coverage of format and syntax, spelling, terminology, weights and measurements, presentation, and other key areas. There is an added focus on writing recipes for an international audience, plus advice from radio, television, and Internet experts on developing recipes for each of those media. <P>Barbara Gibbs Ostmann (Union, MD) is a food and travel writer for the New York Times Regional Newspaper Group, with over twenty years of experience in newspaper, magazine, and cookbook writing and editing. Jane L. Baker (East Lansing, MI), a home economist with more than twenty-five years of experience in food writing, editing, and recipe development, is Director of Domestic Marketing for the Cherry Marketing Institute. | *$15.10 |
 | The Juice Fasting Bible: Discover the Power of an All-Juice Diet to Restore Good Health, Lose Weight and Increase Vitality
Brand: Ulysses Press
<DIV>Offering a series of quick and easy juice fasts â including a one-day energy boost, a two-day weekend detox, a three-day rejuvenation and a seven-day deep cleanse â this book provides a reader-friendly approach to an increasingly popular, alternative health practice. In Addition to listing recipes, the author details the scientific evidence of how juice fasting can improve quality of life and lengthen lifespan. She explains how to determine one's body toxin level and reveals why it is vital to detox in today's world. More importantly, she breaks down how fresh vegetables, fruits and culinary herbs work to cleanse the body's elimination systems. Guiding the reader step by step through the entire process, <I>The Juice Fasting Bible</I> explains it all: how to prepare for a fast, what physical changes to expect while fasting, how to overcome the challenges of not eating and finally, the best way to resume a normal diet when coming off a fast.</DIV> | *$7.07 |
 | The Fat Flush Cookbook
Brand: McGraw-Hill
<P><b>The Companion Cookbook to the National Best-Selling Weight-Loss Plan That's Changing the Way America Diets</b></p> <P>Ann Louise Gittleman created a weight loss phenomenon with the <i>New York Times</i> best-selling <i>The Fat Flush Plan</i>. With its unique focus on detoxifying the body and flushing away fat, this program has helped thousands to keep the weight off and lead healthier lives. Now she has created <i>The Fat Flush Cookbook, </i>with more<i> </i>than 200 recipes using fat-flushing foods and thermogenic herbs and spices introduced in <i>The Fat Flush Plan</i> to cleanse the body. This tasty, heart-smart volume includes:</p> <ul> <li>Time-saving, one-dish dinners <li>Packable lunches <li>Vegetarian-friendly ideas <li>Serving options for singles and families <li>An extended list of name brands suitable for Fat Flushing </ul> <P>With delicious recipes, Fat Flushing information, and meal choices to suit every lifestyle, <i>The Fat Flush Cookbook </i>is perfect for the millions of people across the country struggling to keep the weight off and lead a healthier, happier life.</p> <P>"Ann Louise's Fat Flush Plan is dietary common sense for all the right reasons--it's balanced, it's a program you can safely stay on for life, and it works."--Dr. Barry Sears, Author of <i>The Zone</i></p> <P>"A unique program that shows you how to shed unwanted pounds while improving your health, thus building a bridge between beauty and vitality."--<i>Share Guide</i></p> <P>"The Fat Flush Plan has all of the elements to help change America's approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy body...it has been field tested by thousands of individuals who have contributed to its continuing evolution from a basic diet to a comprehensive lifestyle program."--<i>Total Health Magazine</i></p> <P>With the Fat Flush Plan, Ann Louise Gittleman showed the world how to detoxify the body using foods that flush away fat while building vitality and strength, leading to a healthier overall lifestyle. And now it's even easier to do, with <i>The Fat Flush Cookbook. </i>This delicious volume contains more than 200 recipes using fat-flushing foods and featuring the thermogenic herbs and spices--including ginger, cayenne, mustard, anise, fennel, and cinnamon--that help to cleanse the system. With a diverse array of recipes to fit all lifestyles and tastes, fat flush novices and veterans alike can find new and tasty ways to incorporate this program into their daily lives.</p> <P>In addition, <i>The Fat Flush Cookbook </i>shares new research behind the way the Fat Flush Plan works. It explains why certain Fat Flush staples speed up fat loss and provide profound detoxifying benefits while protecting overall health. Some of these key fat-flushing ingredients include:</p> <ul> <li>lean proteins <li>phytonutrient-dense vegetables and fruits <li>psyllium <li>lemons <li>flaxseed and flaxseed oil <li>thermogenic herbs and spices <li>high-protein whey <li>stevia <li>cooking broths <li>cranberries </ul> <P>These ingredients are prominently featured in the book's recipes, along with explanations of their benefits and alternative ways to use them in meals. Cranberries, for example, which are now ranked among the best health foods we can consume, are an essential component to the success of Fat Flushers everywhere, and <i>The Fat Flush Cookbook </i>provides creative ways to enjoy this delicacy--along with tips on simple ways to sneak all these staples into existing favorites without making any major adjustments.</p> <P>Whether you use this book as a companion to the Fat Flush plan, or simply as a stand-alone cookbook to supplement your daily diet, <i>The Fat Flush Cookbook</i> will help to create a variety of delicious, healthy meals that will contribute to your health and well-being...for life.</p> | *$6.95 |
 | Moosewood Restaurant Low-Fat Favorites: Flavorful Recipes for Healthful Meals
Brand: Clarkson Potter
This is the low-fat book cooks who care about wholesome, vegetarian-inspired food have been waiting for. Each of the more than 280 recipes are as delicious and trustworthy as those in the Moosewood Collective's previous books, and vibrant flavors and generous portions are still a hallmark of every dish. Because the Collective's primary goal is always to make great tasting food they resisted the notion of doing a low-fat book until they were convinced they could make low-fat dishes as flavor-packed as their regular favorites. "We've mostly been interested in gourmet cuisine at Moosewood Restaurant, not deprivation diet food," say the authors. "So, it's a happy surprise that the dishes we created for this cookbook don't come off as merely healthful diet foods. The food is exciting, ethnically diverse, and satisfyingly delicious. <Strong>Moosewood Restaurant Low-fat Favorites</Strong> is as much a celebration of the pleasures of eating as it is about low-fat cooking."<br><br>In <Strong>Moosewood Restaurant Low-fat Favorites</Strong> the Collective emphasizes a few changes in basic cooking techniques to apply to everyday recipes and they offer tips and ideas for sustaining a low-fat lifestyle. They bake rather than fry, replace high-fat ingredients with healthy substitutes (no artificial ingredients allowed!), and use butter and oil very moderately. What is lost in fat is gained in bold, intense flavors. "When fashioning low-fat recipes, taking a nip here, a tuck there, we sometimes need to add a little embroidery, an embellishment such as extra herbs, spices, fruit or vegetable purée, vinegar, sun-dried tomatoes, dried mushrooms, miso, soy sauce, or garlic," explain the cooks at Moosewood Restaurant. "Our gingerbread gets extra flavor and moisture from chunks of pear rather than from butter and egg yolks. Two small calamata olives enliven the Caesar Salad Dressing. A little sauerkraut adds interest to an Italian mushroom stew."<br><br>Fat will not be missed in mouthwatering recipes like Guacamole with Asparagus, Chinese Orzo Vegetable Salad, Spring Vegetable Paella, Indian Potato Pancakes, and Creamy Dairyless Rice Pudding. Along with those creative dishes, one of the most appealing parts of <Strong>Moosewood Restaurant Low-fat Favorites</Strong> is finding low-fat variations on familiar favorites such as Macaroni and Cheese, Shephard's Pie, and Dark Chocolate Pudding. An added bonus is that the Moosewood Collective has made sure that the ingredients used in the recipes throughout the book are very accessible--easily found in most well-stocked supermarkets. <br><br>In the nutritional, glossary, and guide sections of <Strong>Moosewood Restaurant Low-fat Favorites</Strong> the Collective gives explanations of nutritional terms, instructions for how to glean the information you need from nutrition labels, a brief overview of vitamins and minerals, and guides to ingredients and cooking techniques. These three important sections, combined with the deliciously appetizing recipes, are a wealth of encouragement for low-fat eating and living a healthy lifestyle. The fourteen chapters range from savory soups and main course salads to creative side dishes and aromatic Mediterranean and Asian-inspired dishes. With chapters which range from healthy breakfasts and lunch foods to a collection of fish recipes and more than twenty truly delectable desserts, <Strong>Moosewood Restaurant Low-fat Favorites</Strong> is sure to set the kitchen standard not only for health-conscious cooks, but also for those who have come to rely on the Moosewood Collective's easy, earthy approach to cooking. | *$8.24 |
 | 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. | *$8.63 |
 | Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Cookbook
Brand: Harlequin
Now, from Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Cookbook, you can relish in your own home the same superb meals found in Cedar Cove's households. Charlotte Rhodes, one of the series' most beloved characters, invites all fans of Cedar Cove, as well as anyone who enjoys classic home cooking, to join her in touring the town's kitchens as she shares more than 130 of her treasured family recipes. (And she's got plenty to tell you about the people of Cedar Cove, too!)<br><br>You'll find such mouthwatering dishes as:<br><br>÷ Justine Gunderson's Grilled Salmon with Lime-Jalapeño Butter<br><br>÷ Teri Polger's Macaroni and Cheese<br><br>÷ Charlotte Rhodes's Cinnamon Rolls<br><br>÷ Olivia Griffin's Creamy Tarragon Chicken Salad<br><br>÷ The Pot Belly Deli's Broccoli and Cheese Soup in a Bread Bowl<br><br>÷ And many more<br><br>Whether you've just discovered the world of Cedar Cove or have devoured all the books, you can now partake of the town's culinary traditions and cook just like Charlotte, her family and friends! | *$16.94 |
 | Betty Crocker 30-Minute Meals for Diabetes (Betty Crocker Books)
Brand: Betty Crocker
<i>Betty Crocker 30 Minute Meals for Diabetics</i> is filled with time-saving recipes for diabetics and anyone interested in preparing delicious, healthy, family-friendly meals. Complete nutrition facts and 40 color photos accompany recipes for favorites like Chicken Linguine Alfredo, international dishes like Szechuan Beef and Bean Sprouts, fast skillet meals like Pork Fajita wraps, and other crowd-pleasing soups, sandwiches, salads, and pasta dishes. Whether youâre cooking for 1, 2, or for an entire family, everyone will benefit from the healthy eating tips and satisfying recipesâmany ready in under 20 minutes! | *$12.25 |
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