Cookery dishes and courses: main courses Books

Book SynopsisHome cook, mum, and former restaurateur Danielle Kartes's Rustic Joyful Food: My Heart's Table, showcases the highs and lows of Danielle's journey as a self-taught cook alongside her unique, simple, and delicious recipes.Trade Review"Recipe developer Kartes expands on her eponymous Seattle cooking class in this heartwarming cookbook focused on bringing people together. Working from the premise that "to feed someone is to love them," Kartes presents 140 simple recipes created from fresh local ingredients and inspired by her passion for food and family. Home cooks will enjoy a generous serving of creativity with an extra helping of support in this straightforward cookbook. " - Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisMaster bread baker Peter Reinhart follows the origins of pizza from Italy to the States, capturing the stories behind the greatest artisanal pizzas of the Old World and the New. Beginning his journey in Genoa, Reinhart scours the countryside in search of the fabled focaccia col formaggio. He next heads to Rome to sample the famed seven-foot-long pizza al taglio, and then to Naples for the archetypal pizza napoletana. Back in America, the hunt resumes in the unlikely locale of Phoenix, Arizona, where Chris Bianco of Pizzeria Bianco has convinced many that his pie sets the new standard in the country. The pizza mecca of New Haven, grilled pizza in Providence, the deep-dish pies of Chicago, California-style pizza in San Francisco and Los Angeles—these are just a few of the tasty attractions on Reinhart''s epic tour. Returning to the kitchen, Reinhart gives a master class on pizza-making techniques and provides more than 60 recipes for doughs, sauces and toppings, and the pizzas that bring them all together. His insatiable curiosity and gift for storytelling make American Pie essential reading for those who aspire to make great pizza at home, as well as for anyone who enjoys the thrill of the hunt.

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Book SynopsisNow, Lukas Volger cooks up more than 100 main courses so varied that vegetarians - and omnivores who are eating more plant-based foods - will never lack an exciting new dish for dinner. Easy entrees like Creamed Kale on Toast and Winter Root Vegetable Gratins showcase seasonal produce; recipes for dumplings, noodle bowls, and curries draw on global cuisines; and inventions like Lentil & Parsnip Soup and Simple Seitan Lettuce Wraps transform everyday ingredients into appealing new flavour and taste sensations. These nutritionally balanced meals satisfy every craving - and definitely won't leave you snacking later.

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Book SynopsisWeeknight Gourmet Dinners debunks the myth that cooking thought-out, exquisite meals is only reserved for the weekends, when you have hours of prep time. Meseidy Rivera, founder of The Noshery, shows readers how making gourmet-level meals with unique ingredients and delicious flavours is attainable any night of the week. Meseidy revamps the boring pasta-and-bottled-sauce dishes that fill most people’s plates during the week, while keeping the cooking process efficient with sheet-pan methods, instant pots, and slow cookers. Foodies with busy work weeks who still crave inspired, exciting dishes will be able to turn to this book to help get those sophisticated meals on the tables, without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. Meseidy pairs high-quality ingredients with simple-prep style mains, such as the Sheet Pan Miso Butter Rubbed Roast Chicken, or the Slow-Cooker Mulled Wine Braised Short Ribs, to get epic dinners on the table in a flash. These speedy recipes even leave time for desserts like Upside-Down Cherry Amaretto Microwave Cake or Red Wine Poached Figs with Whipped Mascarpone. With Weeknight Gourmet Dinners even the busiest of chefs will finally be able to come home from work and make a delicious, elegant dinner in minutes, then spend the rest of the night relaxing with loved ones.

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Book SynopsisThe notion that roasting meats, vegetables and seafood takes hours, and can only be done on weekends or special occasions, is debunked in this collection of oven-roasted meals that take 30 minutes or less. Jernej and Maja Zver, founder of the blog Jernej Kitchen, have created a series of dishes that capture all the flavours and tenderness of traditional long-and-slow roasting, but are done in just 30 minutes - thanks to hacks like batch cooking, incorporating some pan-frying into recipes and using smaller cuts of meat that roast faster - so readers can enjoy refined flavours without spending tons of time in the kitchen. Recipes are easy to prepare and require minimal cleanup, making roasts and roasted dishes accessible on hectic weeknights. By roasting ingredients, instead of baking or pan-searing them, audiences will be able to enjoy elevated meals with inspired tasting notes, adding some much-needed variety to their dinner tables. Foodies and home cooks alike will love the complex flavors these recipes yield, and constantly come back to them for new ideas. Try out hearty meat dishes like Red Curry Glazed Pork Chops with Cabbage, Duck Breast with Plums, Oven Roasted Steak with Ginger and Sesame, as well as lighter fish and veggie recipes such as Roasted Mussels with Fennel and Wine and Roasted Cherry Tomato Soup. These recipes will give readers over 100 delicious dinners to make, with 100 full-colour photographs.

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Book SynopsisFill Your Weeknights with Flavor Why wait for the weekend when you can have incredible home-cooked meals ready in under 30 minutes? Farrah Jalanbo uses her love and knowledge of popular spices from around the world to maximize the flavor in every dish with minimal effort. Enjoy takeout favorites like Spicy Beef Udon Soup, Barbecue Chicken Sliders and the Ultimate Loaded Nachos. Discover exciting new eats with fusion foods such as Garlicky Chicken Shawarma Taquitos and Spicy Sujuk Quesadillas. If you're looking for something lighter, try delicious and nutritious Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps or Sticky Honey Garlic Shrimp. And for days that call for comfort, there are plenty of rich and creamy pastas to choose from, including Spicy Pink Rigatoni and Lemon and Herb Farfalle. With easy-to-make mains, apps and sides that range from sweet and tangy to spicy and zesty, no matter what you cook, your tastebuds will thank you.

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Book SynopsisWhether you’re preparing for a romantic night in, cooking for you and a friend, or just don’t feel like packing up leftovers, these quick and easy meals for two are sure to make dinner a whole lot easier. You’ll never sacrifice flavor for convenience when whipping up these simple salads, starters, and main dishes. The fast and flavorful recipes include: Taco Salad with Fresh Corn Honey Buffalo Chicken Wings BBQ Pork Chops Vegetable Fried Rice Once you’ve discovered the joys of cooking for two, you’ll never go back!

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