Cookery Books

Book SynopsisThe Globe and Mail bestseller, and #1 bestselling wine guide in British Columbia celebrates its 10th anniversary!     James Nevison's annual, unpretentious guide for everyday wine is back, with the top 100 wallet-friendly wines for 2016. In this expertly selected collection, you will find the very best value for your money across white, rosé, red, sparkling and much more. Get the scoop on $10 wines that taste like they're $20, and $20 bottles that will blow you away! Had a Glass 2016 points wine drinkers in the right direction, towards a good bottle that won't break the bank. With Had a Glass 2016 in hand, you can navigate the wine aisles with confidence, guaranteed to find great-tasting, and great-value wines.

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Book SynopsisFrom one of Canada's oldest and most recognized food brands, Redpath Sugar comes a baking bible filled with over 200 recipes perfect for every home baker and any occasion

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Book Synopsis2019 FINALIST for the IACP Cookbook Award - Best Chefs & Restaurants2019 SHORTLISTED for the Taste Canada AwardsFrom the Wickaninnish Inn--the award-winning Relais & Châteaux property in Tofino, British Columbia--comes a rustically luxurious cookbook to celebrate their sensational west coast cuisinePerched between the majestic old-growth forests of Tofino and the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, the Wickaninnish Inn is a destination like no other. In this evocative cookbook, the Wick, as it is affectionately known, welcomes you into the warmth to share the celebrated cuisine of Inn's The Pointe Restaurant. Since the Wick first opened in 1996, it has been regarded for its rustic elegance, warm hospitality, and incredible west coast cuisine. This cookbook highlights the innovative dishes (and the stories behind them) that have made The Pointe a destination dining experience like no other, and paints a vivid picture of spectacular natural surroundings, west

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Book SynopsisDiscover the culinary richness of British Columbia's Fraser Valley, guided by the farmers, producers, and chefs who live there. Featuring more than 70 locally-inspired recipes, this combination cookbook/guidebook is the perfect companion to one of Canada's most celebrated food and wine regions.Located just east of Vancouver and just north of the United States, the Fraser Valley is a food-lovers' paradise. The region wholeheartedly embraces eating local, celebrating the bounty grown in its own backyard, and supporting the people behind it.Author Angie Quaale is a Fraser Valley local and the owner of gourmet food store Well Seasoned, one of the region's best-known culinary havens. Open this book and take a road trip with her, from Langley to Abbotsford to Chilliwack, with stops at Surrey, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, and Mission in between. Angie will guide you through the Fraser Valley sharing stories and anecdotes along the way, and help you really get to know the

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Book SynopsisA cookbook and all-encompassing cheese guide featuring everyone's favourite ingredient.

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Book SynopsisThe perfect balance of high-end French pastries and home baking. This elegant, must-have cookbook offers exceptional recipes with exquisite results--perfect for passionate home bakers.An updated version of the best-selling debut from Giselle Courteau, this beautiful cookbook is packed with stunning recipes with spectacular results. The ideas from this cookbook can be traced back to Giselle's experiences teaching English in Japan in 2007. It was in Tokyo that Giselle, a self-taught baker, first discovered French macarons and became determined to replicate the delicate confections at home. After experimenting with hundreds of different recipes, all in a tiny toaster oven, Giselle finally perfected a macaron recipe that inspired her to open a French Patisserie in Canada in 2009. That macaron recipe is featured in this cookbook and macarons have been (and continue to be) the bestselling item at Duchess Bake Shop since it first opened.     Macarons as

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Book SynopsisEmma Marsden is a food writer and stylist who studied at Leiths School of Food & Wine. She was Cookery Editor at Good Housekeeping magazine and has written a number of books including Fortnum & Mason's Afternoon Tea and Honey & Preserves, WeightWatchers' The Smart Cook and Sainsbury's Kitchen Know-How. She contributes regularly to Harrods' magazine and has worked on a number of advertising and packaging campaigns for companies including Lakeland, British Eggs, Kikkoman, Linda McCartney and Tropicana.

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Book SynopsisWhat is Jewish cooking in France?That is the question that has haunted Joan Nathan over the years and driven her to unearth the secrets of this hidden cuisine. Now she gives us the fruits of her quest in this extraordinary book, a treasure trove of delectable kosher recipes and the often moving stories behind them, interlaced with the tumultuous two-thousand-year history of the Jewish presence in France.In her search, Nathan takes us into kitchens in Paris, Alsace, and the Loire Valley; she visits the bustling Belleville market in Little Tunis in Paris; she breaks bread around the observation of the Sabbath and the celebration of special holidays. All across France she finds that Jewish cooking is more alive than ever. Traditional dishes are honored, yet many have acquired a French finesse and reflect regional differences. The influx of Jewish immigrants from North Africa following Algerian independence has brought exciting new flavors and techniques that have infiltrat

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Book SynopsisWhat could be better than standing on top of a mountain, snow sparkling, the slopes calling? Not much, except perhaps skiing down to a warm, home-cooked meal that comes together effortlessly.The Ski House Cookbook makes it all possible with 125 recipes that will keep you on the slopes or winding down with friends afterward, not stuck at the stove. Here are easy and delicious meals designed with minimum prep times for often limited home-away-from-home kitchens, from quick-cooking roasts, sautés, and other fast meals to slow-cooker dishes and recipes that can be made in advance and frozen. And, to get you in the right frame of mind, each recipe is coded with a difficulty rating that corresponds to the familiar green dots, blue squares, and black diamonds of the slopes.Start the day with ’Twas the Night Before French Toast (assembled in advance and baked in the morning) to keep you going until lunchtime, when a Colorado Cubano (made in a flash from readily available deli

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Book SynopsisIn his cookbook debut, P. Allen Smith, America’s best-known gardener and garden designer, celebrates the bounty of each season with recipes of flavorful fruits, vegetables, and herbs at their garden-fresh best. P. Allen Smith’s Seasonal Recipes from the Garden features 120 recipes: 30 for each season. These are dishes that everyone loves to eat. Taking delicious advantage of ingredients as accessible as bell peppers and carrots and as beloved as fresh peaches and tomatoes, the recipes are Allen’s favorites, most from his own kitchen and some adapted from family and friends. They are perfect for those who garden as well as anyone who simply enjoys fresh food. They include:SPRING: Chilled Pea Soup with Bacon and Whipped Cream; Grilled Salmon Sandwich with Lemon-Dill Mayo; Salad of Asparagus, Edamame, Arugula, and Cheese; Radish Top Pasta; Speckled Strawberry Ice CreamSUMMER: Savory Grit Cakes with Oven-Smoked Tomatoes; Zucchini and Lemo

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Book SynopsisGifted chef and storyteller Martha Hall Foose invites you into her kitchen to share recipes that bring alive the landscape, people, and traditions that make Southern cuisine an American favorite. Born and raised in Mississippi, Foose cooks Southern food with a contemporary flair: Sweet Potato Soup is enhanced with coconut milk and curry powder; Blackberry Limeade gets a lift from a secret ingredient-cardamom; and her much-ballyhooed Sweet Tea Pie combines two great Southern staples-sweet tea and pie, of course-to make one phenomenal signature dessert. The more than 150 original recipes are not only full of flavor, but also rich with local color and characters. As the executive chef of the Viking Cooking School, teaching thousands of home cooks each year, Foose crafts recipes that are the perfect combination of delicious, creative, and accessible. Filled with humorous and touching tales as well as useful information on ingredients, techniques, storage, shortcuts, variati

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Book SynopsisSmoky, earthy, fruity, and spicy, the flavors of the Southwest have intrigued Bobby Flay ever since he was a young chef, eventually serving as the inspiration for the menu at his first restaurant, Mesa Grill. Now sixteen years later, Bobby’s bold and vivacious take on this cuisine has made him a fixture on America’s culinary scene and turned Mesa Grill into a veritable institution. In Bobby Flay’s Mesa Grill Cookbook, the celebrity chef invites you to join him in the kitchen of his famous restaurant to learn the secrets of his of his signature contemporary Southwestern cuisine. Here are 150 recipes for the drinks, appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, sides, sauces, desserts, and brunch dishes that have earned Bobby his reputation for creating innovative combinations and big, rich flavors, including:- Grilled Asparagus and Goat Cheese Quesadillas with Tomato Jam and Cilantro Yogurt- Queso Fundido with Roasted Poblano Vinaigrette- Sw

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Book SynopsisNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Arollicking biography (People Magazine) and extraordinarily entertaining account of how Julia Child transformed herself into the cult figure who touched off a food revolution that has gripped the country for decades.Spanning Pasadena to Paris, acclaimed author Bob Spitz reveals the history behind the woman who taught America how to cook. A genuine rebel who took the pretensions that embellished French cuisine and fricasseed them to a fare-thee-well, paving the way for a new era of American food—not to mention blazing a new trail in television—Child redefined herself in middle age, fought for women’s rights, and forever altered how we think about what we eat. Chronicling Julia's struggles, her heartwarming romance with Paul, and, of course, the publication of Mastering the Art of French Cooking and her triumphant TV career, Dearie is a stunning story of a truly remarkable

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Book SynopsisThe New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed memoir from cultural icon and culinary standard bearer Alice Waters recalls the circuitous road and tumultuous times leading to the opening of what is arguably America's most influential restaurant.   When Alice Waters opened the doors of her little French restaurant in Berkeley, California in 1971 at the age of 27, no one ever anticipated the indelible mark it would leave on the culinary landscape—Alice least of all. Fueled in equal parts by naiveté and a relentless pursuit of beauty and pure flavor, she turned her passion project into an iconic institution that redefined American cuisine for generations of chefs and food lovers. In Coming to My Senses Alice retraces the events that led her to 1517 Shattuck Avenue and the tumultuous times that emboldened her to find her own voice as a cook when the prevailing food culture was embracing convenience and uniformity.  Moving from a

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Book SynopsisMake homemade pizza that exceeds your wildest expectations—yet couldn’t be simpler—with Jim Lahey’s groundbreaking no-knead dough and inventive toppings. Jim Lahey, the baking genius behind New York City’s celebrated Sullivan Street Bakery and Co. pizza restaurant, has developed a brilliant recipe that requires no kneading and produces an irresistible crust in any home oven—gas or electric—in fewer than five minutes. The secret to incredible pizza is a superb crust—one that is crisp yet chewy, and slightly charred around the edges. My Pizza shares this revolutionary technique and the creative pies that put Co. on the map, as well as recipes for salads, soups, and desserts to make a meal complete.            The pizzas in this book aren’t your usual, run-of-the-mill pies. In fact, Jim’s unique topping pairings—such as Corn and Tomato

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know to assess, understand, and improve a hangover is here: dozens of comforting recipes, very clever graphic tests for analyzing your state of mind, and quizzes for tracking your progress.   A good hangover brings its victim to a new state of mind—and one that, when looked at objectively, can be quite fascinating to its host: It can create an increased awareness of the body, a willingness to eat something usually off limits, and a fascination with the mind’s strange acrobatics. With P. G. Wodehouse’s six hangovers—The Broken Compass, The Sewing Machine, The Comet, The Atomic, The Cement Mixer, and The Gremlin Boogie—as a starting point, recipes are tailored to each specific malady, allowing the reader to find a recipe (or just a menu item) that precisely suits his state of mind . . . and body. Interspersed with the recipes are mind games, witticisms and graphic jokes, insights into hangover science, quizzes to se

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Book SynopsisA James Beard Award-winning writer captures life under the Red socialist banner in this wildly inventive, tragicomic memoir of feasts, famines, and three generations  “Delicious . . . A banquet of anecdote that brings history to life with intimacy, candor, and glorious color.”—NPR’s All Things ConsideredBorn in 1963, in an era of bread shortages, Anya grew up in a communal Moscow apartment where eighteen families shared one kitchen. She sang odes to Lenin, black-marketeered Juicy Fruit gum at school, watched her father brew moonshine, and, like most Soviet citizens, longed for a taste of the mythical West. It was a life by turns absurd, naively joyous, and melancholy—and ultimately intolerable to her anti-Soviet mother, Larisa. When Anya was ten, she and Larisa fled the political repression of Brezhnev-era Russia, arriving in Philadelphia with no winter coats and no right of re

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Book Synopsis130 easy-to-make meals for every night of the week, from the host of FOX’s My Kitchen Rules   Celebrity chef Curtis Stone knows life can get busy. But as a dad, he also believes that sitting down to a home-cooked meal with family and friends is one of life’s greatest gifts. In his fifth cookbook, he offers both novice cooks and seasoned chefs mouthwatering recipes that don’t rely on fancy, hard-to-find ingredients and special equipment. And he breaks them down into seven simple categories:   • Motivating Mondays: Healthy meals that start the week off right—Fennel-Roasted Chicken and Winter Squash with Endive-Apple Salad; Grilled Shrimp and Rice Noodle Salad • Time-Saving Tuesdays: Quick and easy recipes for simple meals—Steak and Green Bean Stir-Fry with Ginger and Garlic; Grilled Pork Chops and Vegetable Gratin with Caper-Parsley Vinaigrette • One-Pot Wednesdays: Flavorful

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Book SynopsisTrade Review. . .This trip is enhanced with fact bubbles and primary sources, bold food photography, and recipes sprinkled throughout. Additional chapters featuring food fads add nostalgia and humor while the chapter on personalities who shaped our cuisine is filled with unexpected facts . . . it will become a favorite among history buffs and foodies alike as they ramble through all the places, events, trends, and contributors that made up the nation’s foodways. VERDICT Suffused with facts, fun, and recipes, food and history enthusiasts will love this book. — Library Journal (starred review) Fulfilling its mission to collect and preserve all things American, the Smithsonian Institution has amassed a trove of culinary objects from across the continent, such as Julia Child’s kitchen, in the National Museum of American History . . .Cultural historians and foodies will learn from and enjoy this comprehensive and colorful book. — Booklist (starred review) . . . a beautiful book filled with lovely imagery and a wealth of information . . . learn about Native Americans growers and chefs . . . a Black chef who gained national renown and culinary influence by showcasing her skills on her own television show in segregated New Orleans; and find out how fondue to Jell-O salads to pumpkin spice (even in hummus) became national obsessions. — Eat Your Books

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Book SynopsisBrittany Williams has taken the weight loss world by storm with her best-selling Instant Loss Cookbook. After reaching a peak weight of 260 pounds and a lifetime of struggling with obesity, yo-yo dieting, autoimmune disease, and chronic fatigue, Brittany changed her relationship with food and lost an astonishing 125 pounds in a year without exercise.Trade Review“Brittany is proof that sustainable weight loss is possible! In this book, she shares her personal and inspiring wellness journey, plus loads of motivating tips and mouthwatering recipes. It’s a fantastic resource for fellow foodies and health nuts.” —Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, health and nutrition expert for NBC’s TODAY show, and best-selling author of Joy's Simple Food Remedies “Brittany is a ray of sunshine who is changing lives: one table and one heart at a time. There’s a reason her first book was a bestseller, and I am so excited for Instant Loss: Eat Real, Lose Weight. I love Brittany’s philosophy of ‘ditch the diet’ and meals that take 30 minutes or fewer, because it’s perfect for busy people and the whole family. She has touched my family, and I know she’ll do the same for yours.” —Teri Turner, author and creator of the popular blog Nocrumbsleft “Diets can feel so confusing. In Brittany’s new book, Instant Loss: Eat Real, Lose Weight, she breaks down the process and takes the intimidation out of weight loss! Coupled with her easy (yet delicious) recipes, she makes losing weight feel so simple!” —Christine Carter, weight-loss coach and health advocate —

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Book SynopsisThe official cookbook of 100 recipes from the cult favorite and top chef lauded fish sauce brand, Red Boat Fish Sauce You wouldn't expect a condiment made of anchovies to gain cult status—but that's exactly what Red Boat Fish Sauce did, earning praise from food titans like David Chang, Andrea Nguyen, and Ruth Reichl.Trade Review“Red Boat Fish Sauce changed my life and improved my cooking. Now there’s this wonderful book. Like the sauce, it’s the real thing. I want to cook every single dish.” —Ruth Reichl “Red Boat is my favorite fish sauce and after seeing how it’s made while in Vietnam, I am a fan for life. From fish sauce̵̵–cured bacon and breakfast bánh mì, to fragrant chicken wings and crisp imperial rolls, The Red BoatFish Sauce Cookbook is proof that everything is better with their outstanding fish sauce. And dessert lovers shouldn’t worry, their palm sugar–sweetened desserts are equally alluring!” —David Lebovitz, author Drinking French and My Paris Kitchen “Cuong Pham is driven by the belief that the world needs great fish sauce, and that most any dish can be blessed with his Red Boat Fish Sauce.There’s a recipe for everybody, from the connoisseurs of the traditional Vietnamese food at the heart of this book to those who want to know how to use fish sauce in pasta marinara or crab rolls. The turkey recipe alone is a godsend to those who yearn for turkey done the umami way, while the seven ways of making nước chấm should satisfy hardcore nước mắm lovers, which is to say most Vietnamese people. Pham’s passion for fishsauce saturates every page, taking us one step closer to the day when every restaurant and cupboard will have its own bottle of nước mắm.” —Viet Thanh Nguyen, author of The Sympathizer and The Committed “I spent weeks trying to come up with something witty for this blurb but couldn’t because I realized sometimes the people and things you love most require the least amount of words and profoundness. Love is in the feeling. I love this sauce and the people behind this book. There is fish sauce and then there is Red Boat Fish Sauce! I first heard about Diep through her pot pies and found out that was only the tip of the iceberg of this amazing human being. And what can I say about Tien other than I trust her with my life, literally? So, nothing witty, just honesty. The best sauce with the best people with the best book. The math adds up!” —Roy Choi —

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Book SynopsisEasy recipes and shortcuts to spend less time in the kitchen—with fewer ingredients, less cleanup, Instant Pot and slow cooker options, meals made in 30 minutes or less, and other smart strategies Getting a home-cooked meal on the table every day is an admirable goal, but it shouldn't get in the way of your life!Trade Review“You know how some books promise fast, easy dinners—but there’s always some weird catch? This book REALLY, absolutely, 100% delivers on that promise. I dare you to flip through and not find at least a dozen delicious meals you can probably make with what you have on hand right this second. Packed with recipes that have crazy-short ingredient lists, fast cooking times, and creative spins, this is my kind of cookbook. I’ll bet it’s yours, too.” —Jenny Rosenstrach, best-selling author of Dinner: A Love Story and The Weekday Vegetarians “You’re going to want Jenna as your new friend in the kitchen. In keeping with her philosophy, this book is filled with simple dinner options that are rounded out with helpful tips, suggested sides, dress it up moments, and substitutions. I learned some new tips and I think you will, too. But, most importantly, the recipes are delicious, approachable, and totally doable. I hope you love this book as much as I do. Welcome to MY kitchen, Jenna!” —Sarah Carey, editorial director of food and entertaining, Martha Stewart Living —

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"To read For the Culture is to feel as if you’re at the affair of the season, one where each guest is as riveting as the next. Anyone interested in a career in food or in the experiences of African American culinary professionals must read this inspiring and informative book." — Dawn Davis, editor in chief of Bon Appétit and Epicurious “With For the Culture, Klancy has outdone herself in creating a collection of delicious and deeply personal recipes and records that will be cherished for years to come. Miller has a unique eye that not only beholds the glory of Black womanhood but takes very seriously the contributions of Black women in both domestic and public space.” — Kimberly Drew, author of What I Know About Art and coeditor of Black Futures “What an amazing book that’s so inspiring, important, and needed. Klancy gives a space for these incredible chefs, goddesses, and queens to shine and be recognized. For the Culture is not just a story of Black women in the culinary space, it’s the story of diaspora and American cooking.” — Marcus Samuelsson, chef and cofounder of Red Rooster and Hav & Mar “A refreshingly holistic approach to the world of food, For the Culture is so much more than a cookbook. Radically vulnerable interviews, stories long overdue to be told, and of course, deliciously clever recipes from women who will inspire you while making you so very hungry.” — Alison Roman, author of Nothing Fancy, Dining In, and Sweet Enough “For the Culture is a kaleidoscope of meaningful reflections and advice from a multigenerational group of Black women and femmes. Full of what she refers to as ‘sisterly insights,’ Klancy Miller has brought together such a beautiful variety of perspectives and experiences that we all benefit from seeing.” — Julia Turshen, New York Times bestselling cookbook author “For the Culture is a time machine full of lessons from the past, present, and future. Each individual recognized has brought or continues to bring us into close proximity with liberation through care. In every meal prepared, seed sown, and dinner table filled, care and intention lives.” — DeVonn Francis, chef and founding director of Yardy World

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“You might just learn a few breezy techniques for weeknight French-style dining with this new one from Pépin.” — Epicurious on Quick & Simple “It’s very good…I’m now so loyal to him that I’ve been cooking from it every night.” — New York Times on Quick & Simple “The recipes stand the test of time; this book will become a classic in your kitchen.” — Food & Wine on Quick & Simple “A well written, funny, sad, informative and always enchanting account of an incredible career…An instant classic.” — Anthony Bourdain on The Apprentice “A beguiling memoir.” — The New Yorker on The Apprentice

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of Serial Griller and South’s Best Butts, a cookbook of more than 125 everyday specialty recipes plus meaty stories and secret tips from butchers everywhere.Sometimes, the best way to get the best recipes is to just talk to your butcher.Trade Review"Compelling stories. Drop-dead gorgeous photos. And recipes that no only make you hungry but make you think. Matt Moore's book will make the heart of every serious griller beat faster and make you want to run, not walk, to fire up your grill." — Steven Raichlen, author of the Barbecue Bible cookbook series and host of Project Fire and Project Smoke on PBS, on Serial Griller “Fans of Moore’s cookbook Serial Griller will recognize and enjoy his style as he visits butchers across the United States and even France to get the best recipes and pay homage to the trade. . .After meeting the butchers whom Moore profiles, readers will want to skip the supermarket and head to their local butcher shop to share a chat over the counter and the excitement of these appetizing recipes. VERDICT Recommended for carnivores looking for a great read, instruction on butchery, and a diversity of recipes that go beyond grilling.” — Library Journal

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Book SynopsisFollowing up on his bestselling diet plan, VB6, the incomparable Mark Bittman delivers a full cookbook of recipes designed to help you eat vegan every day before 6:00 p.m.--and deliciously all of the time. Whether you call it flexitarian, part-time veganism, or vegetable-centric, the plant-based, real-food approach to eating introduced in Bittman's New York Times bestselling book VB6 has helped countless people regain their good health, control their weight, and forge a smarter, more ethical relationship with food. VB6 does away with the hard and fast rules, the calorie-counting, and the portion control of conventional diets; it's a regimen that is designed to be easy toa dopt and stick to for a lifetime.  When Bittman committed to a vegan before 6:00 pm diet, he quickly realized that everything about it became easier if he cooked his own meals at home. In The VB6 Cookbook he makes this proposition more convenient than you could imagi

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Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • With 165+ recipes, Bobby Flay opens up his home and shares his bold, approachable style of cooking for family and friends, along with his no-nonsense, essential advice for home cooks.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY NPR AND FOOD NETWORKWelcome to Bobby's, where powerhouse flavors rule the day. In his most personal cookbook yet, Bobby shares over 165 bold, approachable recipes he cooks at home for family and friends, along with his well-earned secrets for executing them perfectly. Everyday favorites--from pan-seared meats and hearty pastas to shareable platters of roasted vegetables, bountiful salads, and casual, homey desserts--go bigger and bolder with Bobby's signature pull-no-punches cooking style. Expect crowd-pleasing classics taken to the next level with exciting flavors, such as Spanish-style shrimp and grits, pumpkin pancakes with apple cider syrup, and sticky-savory-sweet Korean BBQ chic

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Book SynopsisThe beloved TV chef and best-selling author offers the only cookbook you'll need to give any gathering—from a dinner for two to a wedding—a delectable, welcoming Italian flavor. No one throws a party like Lidia Bastianich! And now, in this delightful new cookbook, she gives us 220 fantastic recipes for entertaining with that distinctly Bastianich flare. From Pear Bellinis to Carrot and Chickpea Dip, from Campanelle with Fennel and Shrimp to Berry Tiramisu—these are dishes your guests will love, no matter the occasion. Here, too, are Lidia's suggestions for hosting a BBQ, making pizza for a group, choosing the perfect wine, setting an inviting table, and much more. Beautifully illustrated throughout with full-color photographs and filled with her trademark warmth and enthusiasm, this is Lidia's most festive book. Whether you're planning a romantic picnic for two, a child's birthday party, a holiday gathering, or a simple weeknight family d

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Book SynopsisFilled with historical details and personal histories, an around-the-world collection of recipes from a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, with King Solomon?s appetites and explorations in mind, showcases the diversity of Jewish cuisine.

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Book SynopsisMax Watman’s compulsively readable memoir of his dogged quest to craft meals from scratch.Trade Review"While I was growing up on our family farm near Lyon, I learned the importance of seasonal produce and fully utilized livestock at an early age. Max Watman’s witty and vivid accounts of producing farm-fresh products such as cheese and preserves in a modern world brings back fond memories and had me laughing throughout." -- Daniel Boulud"Max Watman has the descriptive and narrative power to make the outer limits of the food world seem both magnificently rare and dangerously explorable and appealing. Harvest finds the sweet overlap between our gustatory appetite and our hunger to keep turning the pages of a great story." -- Matt Lee and Ted Lee, authors of The Lee Bros. Southern Cookbook"Succeeds not only as a memoir but also as a work to inspire everyone to try new things regardless of expertise." -- Publishers Weekly"[Watman] captures the swing and momentum of food preparation, the Zen of hunting and fishing, and the sweet, quirky joys of family life ." -- Eugenia Bone - The Wall Street Journal"On the surface, Harvest is about food …[but] a deeper examination reveals that Harvest is also about family and friendship and the role of food in those relationships." -- Shannon Morgan - Washington Independent Review of Books

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Book SynopsisThe complete cookbook for enjoying and cooking with apples—now fully revised and updated, with new apple varieties and recipes.

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Book SynopsisWinner of the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Cookbook Award for Chefs & Restaurants categoryThe highly anticipated narrative-rich cookbook by Chicago’s superstar chef, Paul Kahan, whose destination restaurant, The Publican, is known for its incredibly delicious pork- and seafood-centric, beer-friendly cooking. The Publican, often named one of Chicago’s most popular restaurants, conjures a colonial American beer hall with its massive communal tables, high-backed chairs, deep beer list, and Kahan’s hallmark style of crave-worthy heartland cooking that transcends the expected and is eminently cookable. Cheers to The Publican is Paul Kahan’s and Executive Chef Cosmo Goss’s toast to the food they love to make and share, the characters who produce the ingredients that inspire them, and the other cooks they honor. Larded with rich story-telling and featuring more than 150 evo

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Book SynopsisA deep-dive into the art and philosophy of making the perfect hamburger, with recipes for game-changing burgers and all the accoutrements.Chris Kronner has dedicated his creative energy, professional skills, and a lifetime of burger experiences to understanding America's favorite sandwich. In his debut cookbook, this trusted chef reveals the secrets behind his art and obsession, and teaches you how to create all of the elements of a perfect burger at home. Including tips for sourcing and grinding high-quality meat, musings on what makes a good bun, creative ideas for toppings (spoiler alert: there are more bad ideas out there than good, and restraint is the name of the game), and more than forty burger accompaniments and alternatives—from superior onion rings to seasonal salads to Filet-O-Fish-inspired Crab Burgers—this book is not only a burger bible, but also a meditation on creating perfection in simplicity.

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Book SynopsisIntroducing World Food, an exceptional new cookbook series in the classic tradition, taking readers on a journey to the world’s greatest cuisines and the remarkable cultures they come from.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION AND TOWN & COUNTRYWhether you’re an absolute beginner at Mexican cooking or already a pro, World Food: Mexico City is for you. This definitive and beautiful user’s guide unlocks the secrets to real Mexican cuisine with more than fifty authentic, reliable recipes, while the compelling stories and photography tell the tale of the vibrant culinary capital of Latin America. You’ll be taken to home kitchens, markets, and restaurants, where you’ll get to know exemplary local cooks and learn how to master Mexican culinary traditions and techniques. Every recipe—from the vivid salsa with pan-

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Book SynopsisA fun and irreverent take on vegan comfort food that's saucy, sweet, sassy, and most definitely deep-fried, from YouTube sensation Lauren Toyota of Hot for Food.In this bold collection of more than 100 recipes, the world of comfort food and vegan cooking collide as Lauren Toyota shares her favorite recipes and creative ways to make Philly cheesesteak, fried chicken, and mac 'n' cheese, all with simple vegan ingredients. Never one to hold back, Lauren piles plates high with cheese sauce, ranch, bacon, and barbecue sauce, all while sharing personal stories and tips in her engaging and hilarious voice. The result is indulgent, craveworthy food - like Southern Fried Cauliflower, The Best Vegan Ramen, and Raspberry Funfetti Pop Tarts - made for sharing with friends at weeknight dinners, weekend brunches, and beyond.

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