General cookery and recipes Books

Book SynopsisGet cooking simple, comforting food with a twist, with this beautiful new hardback edition of Happy Days with the Naked ChefThis cookbook is all about creating simple and homely food, but which is still packed full of flavour and fun. Jamie shows readers that with just a little planning, it is possible to create meals that friends and families will talk about for years to come. As well as loads of delicious recipes, Jamie also gives you some handy tips for getting kids excited about food, and how to have a healthy and balanced diet. Recipes you''ll soon be enjoying include: Good old STEAK and GUINNESS PIE Layered FOCACCIA with CHEESE and ROCKET COURGETTE SALAD with MINT, GARLIC, RED CHILLI, LEMON & extra virgin olive oil PARSNIP & PANCETTA TAGLIATELLE with PARMESAN and BUTTER Lovely LEMON CURDY PUD Divided into chapters on Herbs, Comfort Grub, Quick Fixes, Kids'' Club, MoTrade ReviewCook simple recipes for classic, wholesome food that's packed with flavour in Happy Days with the Naked Chef * from publisher's description *There is only one Jamie Oliver. Great to watch. Great to cook * Delia Smith *Great, fabulous. Just enjoy yourself, get stuck in, happy days * Spectator *

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Book SynopsisProfessional Chef Level 2 Diploma, 2nd edition is THE guide for learners looking to take their professional cookery skills to the next level! With clear mapping to both the NVQ and VRQ syllabus, this is the most relevant and up-to-date level 2 Professional Cookery book on the market. New and updated recipes now include professional photographs of the finished dish to help you develop your presentation skills on the road to becoming a Professional Chef. This comprehensive, easy-to use textbook combines theory and practice and provides a thorough introduction to all the skills and techniques required to work in a professional kitchen!For the complete blended learning solution this book can be used alongside Professional Chef Online which is designed to support students and tutors and make theory interactive and engaging. This solution offers a host of resources including quizzes, online games, a searchable eBook, bonus recipes, an interactive food map of the British Isles, and over 140 vTrade ReviewAcknowledgements Foreword A quick reference guide to the qualification Introduction About the book 1 The hospitality industry and your role as a chef 2 Health, safety and food hygiene in catering and hospitality 3 Cold food preparations, starters and salads 4 Stocks and sauces, soups 5 Pulses, grains, pasta and rice 6 Eggs 7 Fish and shellfish 8 Poultry 9 Game 10 Meat and offal 11 Vegetables, fruits and vegetable protein 12 Pastes, tarts and pastries 13 Breads and dough 14 Desserts 15 Cakes, biscuits and sponges 16 Healthy foods and special diets Glossary Recipe Index General IndexTable of ContentsAcknowledgements��� Foreword A quick reference guide to the qualification��� Introduction��� About the book��� 1 The hospitality industry and your role as a chef��� 2 Health, safety and food hygiene in catering and hospitality��� 3 Cold food preparations, starters and salads��� 4 Stocks and sauces, soups��� 5 Pulses, grains, pasta and rice��� 6 Eggs��� 7 Fish and shellfish��� 8 Poultry��� 9 Game��� 10 Meat and offal��� 11 Vegetables, fruits and vegetable protein��� 12 Pastes, tarts and pastries��� 13 Breads and dough��� 14 Desserts��� 15 Cakes, biscuits and sponges��� 16 Healthy foods and special diets��� Glossary��� Recipe Index��� General Index

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Book SynopsisIngredients are at the heart of everything we do at River Cottage. By gathering our all-time favourites together, I hope to inspire you to look at them with fresh eyes and discover new ways of cooking them' Hugh Fearnley-WhittingstallThe definitive River Cottage kitchen companion. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall and his team of experts have between them an unprecedented breadth of culinary expertise on subjects that range from fishing and foraging to bread-making, preserving, cheese-making and much more. In this volume they profile their best-loved and most-used ingredients. With more than three hundred entries covering vegetables, fruits, herbs, spices, meat, fish, fungi, foraged foods, pulses, grains, dairy, oils and vinegars, the River Cottage A to Z is a compendium of all the ingredients the resourceful modern cook might want to use in their kitchen.Each ingredient is accompanied by a delicious, simple recipe or two: there are new twists on old f

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Book SynopsisWholesome recipes, bold flavours and easy cheats to create a true taste of India in a modern kitchen''20 Best New Cookbooks of 2018'' Independent''3 Comfort Food Cookbooks For Autumn'' Huffpost UK''Her style of simple yet delicious Indian recipes will take you on a journey through this extravagant cuisine'' Dr Rupy Aujla Food writer Mallika Basu grew up enjoying exotic flavours from across India in an unconventional, bustling home in Kolkata and then spent years recreating them in a London kitchen. Now she shares those recipes, techniques and shortcuts so you too can cook wholesome, real Indian food simply.Embrace weekday dinners with lightly spiced fish curry, wok-friendly Goan chilli beef fry or silken kofta curry made with packs of ready-rolled meatballs. For leisurely weekends, tuck into a feast of Vindaloo pulled pork; give your Sunday roast a sumptuous twist with spicy marinades, or enjoy a whole roasted cauliflower encrusted with nut butter. And thaTrade ReviewI've been inspired by Mallika's cooking for years. Her style of simple yet delicious Indian recipes will take you on a journey through this extravagant cuisine. I adore the focus on flavour and her presentation is impeccable. This is certainly going to become one of my favourites and is sat proudly next to her first book on my kitchen shelf! -- Dr Rupy Aujla, author of The Doctor's KitchenDispelling curry myths like the infamous tikka masala, Mallika Basu's debut book makes real Indian flavours accessible for the busy homecook of today * Independent *Fragrant, fresh and spicy... from the new talent transforming Indian cooking * BBC Good Food *Masala is a deep-dive into her own culture... with enough shortcuts to make authenticity approachable for the modern British audience. Eat well, feel good. Do try this at home * Evening Standard *Given that there are scores of Indian cookbooks what sets this one apart? Practicality, for one... another is its sense of humour. Dishes score full marks on flavour and are achievable by any fairly competent home cook * Delicious *Mallika makes things more accessible with clever shortcuts and hacks, and modern takes on dishes handed down over the years... perfect for the way we cook today * Independent *Mallika takes the food from her home country and shows us how it can be achieved by modern (often time-poor) home cooks. It’s done by way of simple hacks and clever shortcuts, as opposed to compromising on authenticity or flavour. Practical and inspiring * Crumbs *

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Easy and fancy don’t often end up in the same sentence—after all, if something is easy, can it be fancy? And if something is fancy, can it be easy?—but Colu Henry put them both in the title of her beautiful new book. A New York Times contributor and cookbook author (of the also-wonderfully-titled Back Pocket Pasta), Colu makes food I want to eat. Like, all of it: the smoked trout with capers and pickles, the green beans with harissa butter, the broccoli rabe toast with gooey provolone. These are recipes that remind me that sophisticated doesn’t need to be complicated.” -- Emma Laperruque * Food 52 *“This beautiful, stunning book is so core and magically unpretentious while still being uppermost crust. The font, the whole design; it’s so timeless--of the moment and yet historical. I cannot wait to make everything in this stylish book.” -- Lisa Taddeo * #1 New York Times–bestselling and award-winning author of Three Women and Animal and the forthcoming Ghost Writer *“Henry’s book delivers taste and panache with achievable results, whether entertaining friends or experimenting with the contents of one’s pantry. Perfect for her fans and for libraries looking to add some hipster style to their cookbook collection.” -- Library Journal“Henry (Back Pocket Pasta), a recipe contributor to the New York Times and Food and Wine, delivers her sophomore cookbook, which she conceptualized during COVID self-isolation while playing in her pantry and dreaming of future dinner parties. The book focuses on entertaining and includes recipes (desserts in particular) contributed by Henry’s friends. Infused by Henry’s Brooklyn roots and her present life in New York’s Hudson Valley, the recipes are uncomplicated, simple to execute, and original, and create complex flavors using ingredients that are widely found in US grocery stores. The dishes are unique and designed to impress, while Henry’s tone encourages experimentation. Turn to the chapter ‘For Embellishment’ for recipes for oils, salsas, tapenades, and other building blocks to employ in Henry’s creations, plus guidelines for inventing your own condiments and flavor bases. The highly stylized photography is inspired by 1970s issues of Gourmet magazine, minus the aspic.” -- Library Journal“If you’re like me, you’ve been yearning to have friends gather once again for dinner. But as we bring loved ones back to our tables, it can be hard to know what to make. Luckily, Colu Henry’s cookbook is warm and inviting and will inspire the well-seasoned cook (try the Crispy Fish with Quick Tomatillo and Jalapeño Confit) and also the neophyte in the kitchen (check out her viral hit My Cec). The recipes are full of fresh herbs and staples from the pantry; they’re simple yet elegant and delicious and perfect for lingering over a meal.” -- Jessica Goldstein * Senior Director & Executive Producer, NPR Events & Experiential Programming *“Back Pocket Pasta seemed designed to relax the reader, to show them that with the right staples and a few lessons in how to read the kitchen, dinner can be unintimidating. It’s a trick she repeats to grand effect in her new cookbook, Colu Cooks: Easy Fancy Food. Henry’s creative spirit and wholesome glamour come through in these new recipes, which play up the simple sophistication she brings to cooking. Henry’s dishes are modern and refined, but they draw on a legacy of comfort cooking and laid-back entertaining. That, along with the charming, approachable prose in this book, makes readers feel like they’ve snagged a coveted invite to a dinner party (casual, of course) at Colu’s.” -- Nina Renata Aron * Departures *

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Book SynopsisQuintessential Scottish traditional recipes from masters of the craft. Drawn from several sources such as the Mrs Alan Breck Cookbook (1900) and illustrated throughout in full colour.

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Book SynopsisAn engaging and informative celebration of Sussexâs culinary heritage highlighting county specialities, producers and food-themed events.

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Book SynopsisBy the #1 and critically-acclaimed Paleo food blogger, Nom Nom Paleo features over 100 flavor-packed, nutrient-dense recipes using real, whole ingredients for foodies, fitness buffs, and families, presented in a fun, fresh style complete with awesome cartoons and tons of 4-color photography.A New York Times cookbook best-seller.Nom Nom Paleo is a visual feast, crackling with humor and packed with stunningly photographed step-by-step recipes free of gluten, soy, and added sugar. Designed to inspire the whole family to chow down on healthy, home-cooked meals, this cookbook compiles over 100 foolproof paleo recipes that demonstrate how fun and flavorful cooking with wholesome ingredients can be. And did we mention the cartoons?Nom Nom Paleo kicks off with a fresh introduction to Paleo eating, taking readers on a guided tour of author Michelle Tam''s real-food strategies for stocking the kitchen, saving time, and maximizing flavors while maintaining a Paleo lifestyle. Also, sprinkled throughout the book are enlightening features on feeding kids, packing nutritious lunches, boosting umami, and much more. The heart of this book are Michelle''s award-winning primal Paleo recipes, 50 percent of which are brand-new --- even to diehard fans who own her bestselling iPad cookbook app. Readers can start by marrying their favorite ingredients with building blocks like Sriracha Mayonnaise, Louisiana Remoulade, and the infamous Magic Mushroom Powder. These basic recipes lay the foundation for many of the fabulous delights in the rest of the book including Eggplant "Ricotta" Stacks, Crab Louie, and Devils on Horseback. There''s something for everyone in this cookbook, from small bites like Apple Chips and Kabalagala (Ugandan plantain fritters) to family-sized platters of Coconut Pineapple "Rice" and Siu Yoke (crispy roast pork belly). Crave exotic spices? You won''t be able to resist the fragrant aromas of Fast Pho or Mulligatawny Soup. In the mood for down-home comforts? Make some Yankee Pot Roast or Chicken Nuggets drizzled with Lemon Honey Sauce. When a quick weeknight meal is in order, Nom Nom Paleo can show you how to make Crispy Smashed Chicken or Whole-Roasted Branzini in less than 30 minutes. And for a cold treat on a hot day, nothing beats Paleo-diet-friendly Mocha Popsicles or a two-minute Strawberry Banana Ice Cream.Eating healthy doesn''t mean sacrificing flavor. This book gives you "Paleo with personality," and will make you excited to play in the kitchen again.Trade Review"Nom Nom Paleo Food for Humans clearly describes what the Paleo diet is all about and why it makes sense. As a cook who embraces all diets, and therefore no particular diet beyond fresh cooked food, I love this book for its sound techniques, flavorful pairings, and innovative dishes. There’s also a contagious joyousness about the way Michelle presents food that makes you want to cook along with her. I want to cook Paleo because she makes it look so fun!" (Michael Ruhlman, James Beard Award-winning author of numerous books about food and cooking)"You can tell from the title that these authors like to nosh, and know how to have fun while they’re at it. This is a delightful read-playful, irreverent, fun-from beginning to end, with easy-to-follow recipes that will inspire anyone wanting to eat a more healthy diet. Thank you, Michelle and Henry, for showing us that eating Paleo doesn’t have to mean eating steak and broccoli every day!" (Elise Bauer, award-winning creator of SimplyRecipes.com)"...Nom Nom Paleo has made a tremendous splash in the Paleo diet scene, as well as among anyone interested in eating less processed food." (Alison Spiegel, Huffington Post)"The new cookbook...has one of the best ways of adding umami to foods I've ever encountered...authors Michelle Tam and Henry Fong have given everyone a gift with their recipe for Magic Mushroom Powder." (Grant Butler, The Oregonian)"This collection of recipes is a bit like the Wild West—the ideas are scattershot but oddly provocative." "I do appreciate cooks who are able to plunge headfirst into the culinary unknown." (Christopher Kimball, Wall Street Journal)"I don’t care if you’re a discriminating foodie or a picky tot: If you’re a human who eats food, you need this book. Nom Nom Paleo’s lip-smacking recipes, zany humor, and eye-popping style will prove to you that Paleo won’t just make you look, feel, and perform better - you’ll eat better, too." (Robb Wolf, New York Times bestselling author The Paleo Solution)"In the playful book, brimming with lighthearted humor and comics, Tam and Fong offer insight into the Paleo lifestyle, reveal tips on how to get started, and share a plethora of tasty, and Paleo-approved recipes." (Lauren Rubin, Relish)“Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans” (Andrews McMeel, $35), an accessible, adorably illustrated guide to eating Paleo, with his wife, Michelle Tam. (Vicki Hyman, New Jersey Star-Ledger)"Nom Nom Paleo: Food for Humans is a cookbook that is JUST PLAIN FUN-It’s packed with creative cartoon graphics, tasty food photos, and yummy recipes that appeal not only to committed Paleo dieters, but to anyone who loves good food." (Bruce Aidells, IACP Award-winning author The Great Meat Cookbook)"What’s for dinner?” is no longer a stress-inducing conundrum, as Nom Nom Paleo proves that cooking for your family can be easy, healthy, and fun. Featuring delicious recipes and lots of kitchen self-help, this book details step-by-step instructions perfect for the stovetop-challenged, and enough variations to inspire the budding chef. And the photos...oh, the PHOTOS! Worthy of their very own coffee table, the pictures and original illustrations make this unique cookbook perfect for the visual learner." (Melissa Hartwig, New York Times bestselling author It Starts with Food)

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Book SynopsisI can''t wait to cook my way through this amazing new book! – Ina Garten (Host of Barefoot Contessa)Simple, achievable recipes... – Chef April Bloomfield (Owner of The Spotted Pig)This cookbook of more than 400 simple cooking recipes and variations from Julia Turshen, writer, go-to recipe developer, co-author for best-selling cookbooks such as Gwyneth Paltrow''s It''s All Good, and Dana Cowin''s Mastering My Mistakes in the Kitchen, and author of her cookbooks Now & Again and Feed the Resistance. The process of truly great home cooking ideas is demystified via more than a hundred lessons called out as small victories in the funny, encouraging headnotes; these are lessons learned by Julia through a lifetime of cooking thousands of meals. This beautifully curated, deeply personal collection emphasizes bold-flavored, honest food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert. More than 160 mouth-watering photographs f

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Book SynopsisLos Angeles native Vanessa Seder lived in Brooklyn and Boston before she landed in Mainea place where this chef, food stylist, and recipe developer learned to love the culinary upside of raising a family in a place where it's so cold, for so long. In this book, Seder shares seventy-five of her favorite recipes that take the edge off any chill, from long, slow braises and simmers perfect for a winter afternoon at home to weeknight meals that draw on ingredients and nutrients that will power you and your family through a cold snap to recipes and menus for holidays and cozy gatherings. The book also includes recipes for sweets like homemade caramels and invigorating grapefruit-flavored cookies; warm drinks like teas, toddies, and several versions of hot chocolate; and pantry staples like marmalades and flavored salts. The style and imagery of the book is bright and inviting, designed to combat any winter blues. Warm Your Bones is perfect for at-home cooks who have an interest in internati

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Book SynopsisFrom Australia's bestselling and most trusted cook comes a stunning new book featuring super-fresh, super-fast recipes to help you feel nourished and energised ... and ready to savour life. 'One of the questions I get asked most frequently is if I still cook at home. The answer is yes. Absolutely. As often as possible.'There are days when it feels as though there's barely time to eat dinner, let alone prepare it. Donna knows on days like these, we all need a little Everyday Fresh in our lives. We all want to create delicious meals packed with flavour and everything that's good for us, with a minimum of fuss. And that's exactly what Donna Hay delivers. 'Simple made special' is the foundation of almost every recipe Donna has ever written. She's all about the classics, but also about a flexible, fresher approach to eating. She's constantly on the lookout for ways to make something easier, healthier, quicker or a little more on-trend - and she also loves a cheat, a quick-fix or anything t

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Book SynopsisWinner of the World Best Mediterranean Cuisine Book - the Dun Gifford Prize - in the Gourmand Best in World awards, also the National Best Diet Book in the ''for the public'' category. ''Useful, attractive and captivating'' Olive Oil TimesIs it true that two tablespoons of olive oil a day can halve your risk of heart disease and help sustain weight loss? Can olive oil kill cancer cells, fight Alzheimer''s Disease, revive a failing heart and even turn off bad genes? The Olive Oil Diet takes an authoritative look at the science behind the headlines. Recent studies have shown that a diet based around olive oil will significantly improve your health, well-being and vitality. It will also help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid heart disease, stroke and diseases such as cancer, diabetes and dementia. All olive oils are not the same, however. This book also explores the effects of diverse varieties of oTrade ReviewA must read, The Olive Oil Diet brings fascinating new perspectives on the Mediterranean Diet with olive oil - the essential ingredient at its heart. A practical guide to make the Mediterranean Diet part of everyday life. -- Ian Marber, nutrition consultant and columnist, founder of The Food DoctorNot only a thoroughly enjoyable read, but also the most scientifically comprehensive book on one of nature's best medicines. -- Dr Aseem Malhotra, cardiologistThis is a great book, highlighting the huge scientific trial showing that a diet rich in olive oil can cut heart attacks by almost a third. This is better than statins and without worrying side effects. -- Professor Simon Capewell, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, University of LiverpoolThis is the go-to book for facts on the health benefits of olive oil and how to switch to the Mediterranean diet every day. -- Professor Tim Spector, author of The Diet MythA refreshing wake-up call to living the way we used to do. A perfect balance between science and easy reading. Something people can read, and then base their 'diet' around. -- Joe Hurd, chef and BBC presenterHistory, culture, tradition and science: the secrets of olive oil, the most important contributing dietary factor for better health and longevity of the Mediterranean diet. You will find everything inside this enjoyable book, which will surpass all expectations. -- Professor Francesco Sofi, Professor of Food Science and Clinical Nutrition, University of FlorenceThe combination of these two experts - Dr Simon Poole and Judy Ridgway - guarantees total understanding of both the nutrition science and the culinary applications around extra virgin olive oil. If you're not already, you will be a convert to the everyday use of olive oil - for good health and great taste. -- Sara Baer-Sinnott, President, OldwaysHighly recommended for anyone who wants to improve their health and enjoy delicious eating at the same time. -- Harriet * shinynewbooks.co.uk *I can't help but think that if all of the world's leaders were to read this book and promote the implementation of its recommendations, we would see a lot less premature death and morbidity. Our population would shrink in girth. Diabetes and hypertension would be relegated to the genetically less fortunate... -- Dr Melissa Shirley Walton MD, Cardiologist * Medscape *

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Book SynopsisUnlock the power of your air fryer with this must-have cookbook, a Sunday Times bestsellerAll recipes written for UK air fryers, using metric measurements Whether you''re a beginner or an air frying pro, the 95 recipes in this full-colour book are easy to make, healthy and designed to save you time, energy and money. And they don''t sacrifice on flavour.Carefully adapted for UK air fryers, Todd English''s delicious, inexpensive, healthy dishes include:Crowd-pleasing starters with a twist from spinach and feta arancini balls to duck wontons, courgette fritters and buffalo wingsA wide variety of main dishes including balsamic barbecue chicken, crispy Chinese duck, spicy meatballs, quinoa crusted prawns, falafel, salmon teriyaki and even pizza!Delicious sides from family favourites like onion rings and steakhouse fries to summer vegetable gratin and rosemary roasted potatoesDesserts an

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Book SynopsisMake your favourite fast-food and takeaway dishes at home!This new and updated edition of The Takeaway Secret offers a wide selection of popular recipes included in the hugely successful original title, as well as over twenty brand new recipes and new handy hints to ensure the reader''s home-made dishes look and taste exactly like those offered by their favourite fast-food restaurant or takeaway.Existing recipes such as Lamb Doner Kebab with Chilli Sauce and Southern Fried Chicken have been updated, accompanied by a wide range of brand new recipes including Pizza Crunch, Chicken in Salt & Chilli and Mac ''n'' Cheese Bites. You''ll also find some Japanese and Thai favourites, plus sandwich and tortilla fillings.There are delicious desserts, too - including banana muffins, chocolate chip cookies and fudge cake - for those days when only something sweet will do.With this definitive collection of takeaway recipes, you''ll be able to sample A

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Book SynopsisPacked with recipes for deliciously unpretentious, modern rustic food, The Tin and Traybake Cookbook is for everyone who loves to cook and eat beautiful food. Baking tins usually see daylight only when we''re making cakes or the Sunday roast. But with a little imagination, these kitchen stalwarts can do so much more. Did you know that the best chocolate brownie tin is also a perfect fit for Sweetly spiced roast chicken with chorizo or Blackberry vodka marshmallows? That a simple loaf tin can make a mean Berry ripple ice cream and towering Spicy sausage and fennel lasagnes, as well as heartbreakingly tasty bread? Or that a classic tray bake tin is the ideal size for an Oven baked chicken and roast garlic risotto and a Sweet potato and mustard gratin as well as Almond and blueberry bars?By making better use of what''s already in our kitchens, we can create more space in our homes and in our lives to enjoy what we eat.

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Book SynopsisFrom breakfast through brunch, lunch and dinner (with some sweet treats for dessert), the book is packed full of recipes and cooking techniques designed to help readers create their own unique American diner experience.Through several visits to America, Kenny McGovern spent time observing the traditions and treats offered by American diner outlets to customers around the clock. As well as experiencing the delicious dishes on offer, Kenny immediately became captivated by the atmosphere and community connection offered by local eateries. The value placed on the local diner cannot be overstated and their ethos is to be admired - honest cooking, delicious food and reasonable prices, accompanied by service with a smile!

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Book SynopsisThe quick and easy cookbook from Irish TV star and Saturday Kitchen host Donal Skehan.EAT.LIVE.GO - Fresh Food Fast is a collection of quick and easy recipes for busy and energetic lifestyles. Donal''s healthy approach to eating provides big flavour, the optimum nutrition the body needs, plus delicious treats. Donal offers up brilliant recipes to cook at home, from everyday eating with family and friends, to restorative meals to nurture and nourish, including dishes from Donal''s travels in Europe and South East Asia. EAT.LIVE.GO - Fresh Food Fast is a cookbook for anyone who loves good food and eating well.Trade ReviewMove over Jamie Oliver, there's a new cheeky chappie in town! * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisBritain''s favourite homemaker presents her debut cookbook, featuring family meals that everyone will enjoy. ''Most of the dishes I cook are big dishes as we are a family of six, my partner Ben and myself, my stepsons, Hal and Orion, and our sons Bay and Oscar,'' and so starts Kirstie Allsopp''s very first cookbook.As someone who didn''t learn to cook at her mother''s apron strings, Kirstie has had to learn as she''s gone along. Luckily she''s been blessed with great advice from the cooks, bakers and chefs she''s worked with and recipes inherited from friends and families over the years. In Kirstie''s Real Kitchen she brings together her favourite recipes - the ones she relies on to feed her family, and whoever else happens to be around. From weekday suppers and entertaining a crowd, to dealing with fussy eaters and outdoor eating (essential for families with lots of boys), the book is full of the recipes that are at the centre of Kirstie''s fam

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Book SynopsisThis cookbook is filled with tasty and easy Dutch oven and skillet meals that will wow your friends and family. Perfect for bringing home cooking with you to a relaxing camping or cabin getaway, this book presents more than 100 delicious cast-iron skillet recipes that are sure to please all appetites all day long. Ranging from cinnamon rolls with blueberries and creamy mac and cheese to eggplant parmesan and Italian beef stew, you''ll have plenty of wholesome cooking ideas for breakfast, starters, sides, lunches, dinners, and desserts to make. Make savory and cosy cuisine that will make your gathering one to remember.

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Book SynopsisCreate 75 of the most popular, post-worthy, and fun recipes straight from TikTok with The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook.Become the next viral sensation and make some delicious dishes that will impress all your friends with The Unofficial TikTok Cookbook. From whipped coffee to pancake cereal and mug cakes to seltzer slushies, you can find all the recipes you’ve seen on social media and have been dying to make in one place. Featuring simple, easy-to-follow instructions, you can now create the recipes you’ve seen all over the internet in the comfort of your own home. Whether you want to post your cooking creations online or just share them with your friends, this book is a must-have for chefs of all ages!Trade Review“Take your obsession with Dalgona coffee, baked oats, pancake cereal, and feta pasta to the next level with a genius cookbook comprised of TikTok’s greatest food hits.” —She Knows“Youthful, upbeat, exuberant, and very, very fun.” —Nonstop Reader “Sure to please.” —Popular Science“Look no further.” —97.5 The Fanatic“The perfect gift for the girl who spends all her time on TikTok.” —Country Living“Anyone who likes to cook will appreciate these fun cooking hacks.” —Real Simple“Anyone who likes to cook will appreciate these fun cooking hacks.” —Real Simple“The gift that should raise a smile.” —Time Out Dubai“Unique… fun and easy.” —One Green Planet“Handy little book… what’s not to love?” —Daily Mail"The perfect read for TikTok-loving teens." —Book Riot

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Book Synopsis**Finalist in the 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards**For fans of Jane Austen, Mark Twain, Agatha Christie, Robert Louis Stevenson, William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, and more, a literary-inspired cookbook for voracious readers and tea lovers everywhereTea and books: the perfect pairing. There's nothing quite like sitting down to a good book on a lovely afternoon with a steaming cup of tea beside you, as you fall down the rabbit hole into the imaginative worlds of Alice in Wonderland, The Hobbit, and The Chronicles of Narnia.Fire up your literary fancies and nibble your way through delicate sweets and savories with A Literary Tea Party, which brings food from classic books to life with a teatime twist. Featuring fifty-five perfectly portioned recipes for an afternoon getaway, including custom homemade tea blends and beverages, you will have everything you need to plan an elaborate tea party. Cook up and enjoy:

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Book SynopsisFlavorful loaves, rolls, crackers, and pizzas perfect for the ketogenic diet!Bread is such an integral part of our daily diet that it tends to be what we miss the most when embarking on a ketogenic diet. After the initial excitement fades, it doesn't take long for the aroma of a freshly baked, warm-from-the-oven loaf to waft into our memory. At last, with Keto Bread, those following a low-carb high-fat lifestyle can once again bite into delicious, crusty bread.Keto breads are made with an egg base and contain vitamins, minerals, and protein. This makes keto breads highly nutritious, and they are substantial and satisfying for a hearty snack or even a light lunch. Plus, these recipes are quick and easy to make: simply mix the dough, shape, and bake. This book's forty delicious recipes include: Mediterranean muffins Monkey bread Focaccia with red onion and Parmesan Cinnamon-scented crispbread And so much more Keto bread is gluten- and sugar-free and perfect for weight loss and health. With Keto Bread, everyone can indulge in a slice of warm, aromatic, and delectable bread.

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Book SynopsisPerfection—in the bag Ready to turn out the best steak of your life by sealing it in a plastic bag and simmering it in a bath of warm water? The technique is called sous vide— it’s how a lot of the pros do it—and now with sous vide devices affordable and available, you can too. Daniel Shumski, the gadget whisperer who demystified the Instant Pot, unlocks the secrets of professional sous vide for home use. He explains step by step the process, timing, precise temperatures by ingredient, best techniques, and ins and outs of the equipment. And then offers 100 brilliant recipes designed to take full advantage of this revolutionary method, plus a dozen unexpected sous-vide hacks (make short-cut “cold-brew” coffee; infuse your olive oil with new flavors!) With Shumski’s guidance, anything can be made better through sous vide, from favorite meats (you’ll never cook a chicken breast any other way) to the surprises of sous vide carrots (try them with miso butter) to the showstopping glory of a Berry Cheesecake in a jar.Trade Review“Cooking sous vide (in water with an immersion circulator) can often make dinner prep easier (and more flexible). For anyone who isn’t yet convinced, this accessible cookbook from the author of How to Instant Pot will help to demystify the whole process.” —Epicurious “A terrific how-to... In Shumski’s estimation, this cooking method is forgiving, flavorful, and foolproof—and his enticing recipes go a long way to prove it.” —Publishers Weekly "Sharing his enthusiasm in an approachable style, Shumski’s take on sous vide should get any cook excited to try the technique."—Library Journal

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Book Synopsis Jikoni means ‘kitchen’ in Kiswahili, a word that perfectly captures Ravinder Bhogal’s approach to food. Ravinder was born in Kenya to Indian parents; when she moved to London as a child, the cooking of her new home collided with a heritage that crossed continents. What materialised was a playful approach to the world’s larder, and Ravinder’s recipes do indeed have a rebellious soul. They are lawless concoctions that draw their influences from one tradition and then another – Cauliflower Popcorn with Black Vinegar Dipping Sauce; Spicy Aubergine Salad with Peanuts, Herbs and Jaggery Fox Nuts; Skate with Lime Pickle Brown Butter; Tempura Samphire and Nori; Lamb and Aubergine Fatteh; or utterly irresistible Banana Cake accompanied by Miso Butterscotch and Ovaltine Kulfi. These proudly inauthentic recipes are what you might loosely call ‘immigrant cuisine’, with evocative stories from a past that illustrates the powerful relationship between food, people, place and identity. The tastes and smells of this brazen new world are sophisticated, welcoming, fresh, exciting and bold.Trade ReviewThis book is a total joy -- Nigella LawsonThis is a wonderful mess of a book: inventive, fresh and deliciously irreverent. Duck Rendang and Paneer Gnudi with Saag are at the top of my cooking list -- Yotam Ottolenghi‘Crazily, gloriously, life-affirmingly delicious … homely, warm, kind but inventive (in the best way), rule-bending and thoughtful’ * Diana Henry *Ravinder Bhogal has a brilliant understanding of spicing and pitch perfect taste. Her dishes are the kind that make you sit up and pay attention. She's a true talent -- Jay Rayner * Observer *Ravinder Bhogal is a brilliantly inventive cook, and her book displays the full range of her "lawless spirit", in recipes that deliciously combine her culinary heritage with the new possibilities from a global larde -- Salman RushdieRavinder is one of the freshest, most talented names in the food world now -- Xanthe ClayHer book packs ... exotic-yet-homely flavours * Red *Jikoni’s recipes are eclectic, vibrant and all-embracing … wreathed in stories from Bhogal’s life, from the pickle makers and female vegetable sellers of her childhood to personal essays about her late father * Scotland on Sunday *Ravinder Bhogal puts an immense amount of thought into how she feeds people -- Ella Walker * Herald *In Ravinder's book, you'll find recipes ranging from pina colada pancakes, to lamb Wellington with feta, pine nuts and sumac, but by coincidence, I've become rather fond of poussin (young chicken), one of which is perfect to share between two - or to keep to yourself, if you're very hungry. -- Keith Kendrick * BBC Good Food Magazine *A true gem of a book to feast on * Home & Garden *

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Book SynopsisA delicious anthology of classic food writing to satisfy every palate, this gorgeous book will delight food lovers everywhere.Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning pocket size classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by food historian, lecturer and broadcaster Annie Gray.From ancient times to today’s celebrity chefs, people have always been inspired to write about food. In this delectable collection, Food for Thought, food historian Annie Gray has chosen an array of material to entertain and inspire. The variety is impressive – from lavish feasts in classical times to street food of pea soup and eels in 19th century London, and from how to find food on a desert island to meat free meals by Agnes Jekyll. Brimming with satire on Victorian etiquette, intriguing recipes through the centuries and culinary advice from cooks and hosts, there is so much here to enjoy.

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Book SynopsisMake it easy to plan family meals with the help of this three-month companion from the million-copy bestselling authors of Pinch of Nom. With twenty-six exclusive Pinch of Nom recipes, this planner gives you everything you need to cook delicious family favourites and plan out your weekly meals.This vibrant planner helps to keep you on top of your meals for the week with space to record the food you've added to the freezer each day, places to note down ingredients that need using up, and batch-cook advice to streamline your daily routine. Meal planning helps to save money and minimize food waste, and this helpful little book makes that easier than ever thanks to a handy ring-bound format, gorgeous Nom stickers and tear-out pages for shopping lists. For the adults of the family, there is also space to help you keep track of your goals and achievements.The twenty-six exclusive recipes are perfect family fare – comforting, delicious, packed with flavour and designed to keep everyone satisfied. You can easily batch-cook many of the recipes, too, so there will always be something tasty in the freezer.Beautifully designed and illustrated with line drawings and motivational tips, the diet diary-style planner doesn't have any photos of the recipes – you can find them on the Pinch of Nom website – which gives you more pages for planning your week ahead and getting organized. Whether you want to keep track of values, jot down your shopping lists, record crowd-pleasing meals or celebrate key achievements, this book is easily adaptable to the needs of you and your family.Trade ReviewThe Pinch of Nom authors are clearly geniuses. -- The TimesPinch of Nom . . . is as vast, as unstoppable, as the universe expanding. -- Ruby Tandoh, The GuardianPinch of Nom is headed up by pro foodies . . . recipes are accessible for all in terms of budget and availability -- Anna Hunter, Get the Gloss

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Book SynopsisGreat taste. No junk. As a leading children's food brand, Organix want a world where healthy, nutritious food is a real choice for everyone. With over 70 delicious and guilt-free recipes, for different stages of nutritional development, and tips on how to adapt many of them to feed your whole family, The Organix Baby and Toddler Cookbook is here to help you and your little ones as you embark on your first food adventures together. Be it a speedy Mango purée for breakfast, a warming Winter Wonder Pot for lunch, a mouth-watering Curried Coconut Cauliflower Bake for dinner, or a plate of moreish Peanut Butter Gummy Cookies for that mid-afternoon treat, there's something for every occasion. For easy, reliable recipes for you and your growing family look no further!

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Book SynopsisTasty noodle bowls, real quick.From Shanghai 'Yum Cha' Noodles, Mr Lee's Cracking Katsu and Bamboo Buckwheat Noodles to Tonkotsu Pork Noodles and Cantonese Wanton Soup, The Noodle Cookbook has a recipe for every craving, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free friendly options. Get to know your noodles with an essential store-cupboard section, notes on health-boosting 'hero ingredients' and healthy swap ins for your favourite Asian condiments.With tasty dishes from Vietnam to China, The Noodle Cookbook will spice up your meals and satisfy those instant noodle cravings.No worries, eat happy!

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Book Synopsis'As an aid for batting away takeaway temptation and cooking from scratch, this cookbook's a winner.' - EVENING STANDARD'Can you really knock up perfect lasagne, curry or sticky toffee pudding in just ten minutes? While Ramsay concedes that he cooks faster than most, he shows that speedy, delicious food is achievable for anyone.' - DAILY MAILThis is fine food at its fastest and fast food at its finest - 100 new incredibly delicious recipes, all clocking in at around 10 minutes. Inspired by his YouTube series, you'll be challenged to get creative in the kitchen and learn how to cook impressive, flavoursome dishes in no time.Whether you're looking to excite the whole family with a tasty One Pan Pumpkin Pasta or some Chicken Souvlaki, or you need something super quick to assemble, like Microwave Sticky Toffee Pudding - these are recipes guaranteed to become instant classics. Plus, with each time you cook, you'll get faster and faster with Gordon's shortcuts to speed up your cooking, reduce your prep times and get the very best from simple, fresh ingredients. 'When I'm shooting Ramsay in 10, I'm genuinely full of excitement and energy because I get to show everyone how to really cook with confidence. It doesn't matter if it takes you 10 minutes, 12 minutes or even 15 minutes, to me, it's about sharing my 25 years' of knowledge, expertise and hands-on experience, to make everyone feel like better, happier cooks.' - Gordon RamsayHave fun and get cooking! Great food is only 10 minutes away.

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'The young Instagram duo on a mission to make comfort food cool again' - The Times'If you're craving something delicious, indulgent and dripping with cheese, then this recipe from Twisted: A Cookbook will have your mouth salivating' - Stylist From the most popular food brand on social - Twisted's brand new official cookbook, featuring 100+ never-before-seen, 100% delicious recipes, ideal for get-togethers, family gatherings, dinner parties and social occasions, it is packed full of 130 recipes that embody the Twisted ethos: unserious food tastes seriously good!Lockdown has meant we've been apart from those we love for a long time, and so Twisted: A Cookbook will be your perfect companion to take you through all the wonderful social occasions we hope you can plan for this Spring/Summer and beyond. Whether you're a student at university in need of recipes suitable for big gatherings, or you're planning lots of social occasions this summer in the garden, or eventually in the home, each chapter is unique and contains utterly delicious recipes taking inspiration from all over the world, the flavours are outrageously good!Tom Jackson and Harry Bamber created Twisted back in 2016 with one thing in mind; to remind people that cooking should be fun. Through their sharable drool-worthy recipe videos, their refreshing take on food and cooking was brought to life and has since been adopted by millions all over the world, becoming a global phenomenon and the most popular food brand on social in the UK with its recipes being featured around the globe, from Good Morning America to This Morning, CNN and the Ellen Degeneres Show. Having created thousands of indulgent, innovative, mouth-watering dishes with clever, simple twists, Twisted: A Cookbook is Twisted's most eye-wateringly brilliant collection of 100+ new recipes to date. Prepare for mealtimes to look a little different from now on.Twisted: A Cookbook is divided into three parts, with sharing at the heart of each:-BASICS - covers all your Twisted condiments, breads, pickles and 'can't live without' sauces- OCCASIONS - chapters include MEAT-FREE MONDAY, DINNER PARTY, PICNIC, BBQ, GAME DAY, CURRY NIGHT, HUNGOVER SATURDAY --BREAKFAST and CHRISTMAS PARTY- INGREDIENTS - is dedicated to the staples we adore and how to make them taste better than ever before from pasta to chocolate, wraps and potatoes Twisted has changed the way we look at food for the better, reminding us that it's ok to indulge, break the rules and have fun. If you're going to treat yourself, you may as well do it properly. Twisted: A Cookbook is all about trying something new, experimenting in the kitchen, and of course twisting the classics, whether it's making a classically British scotch egg Korean or turning a pakora into a burger, this cookbook has got something for everyone, irresistible vegan and vegetarian recipes, unique Indian recipes and curries, incredible picnic ideas and BBQ recipes that will put the bog standard burger and hot dog to shame! Recipes include: Baked Buffalo BBQ Ribs, Tartiflette Gnocchi, Vegan Mushroom Carbonara, Spicy Cauliflower Pakora Burgers, Creamy Peanut Butter Noodles, Rapid Black Daal, Sicilian Bruschetta Pasta Salad, Mashed Potato Dippers, Cheat's Churros AND SO MANY MORE we can't wait for you to try!

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Book SynopsisUnislim (Author) For more than 50 years, Unislim has helped hundreds of thousands of people across Ireland and Northern Ireland embrace healthy living, lose weight and reshape their lives. A family brand, started by Agnes McCourt in 1972, Unislim is passionate about good, nutritious food and adopting a holistic lifestyle for more sustainable results.Fiona Gratzer (Author) Unislim CEO Fiona Gratzer is carrying on her mother Agnes' work and believes her mission is to help people live the best lives they can, filled with energy, happiness, and good health.Fiona understands how a person's body weight, diet and exercise regime can impact their mental and physical health, and, as a personal trainer and integrative health coach, she brings cutting-edge knowledge to everything she does.

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Book SynopsisNew York Times best sellerWinner, James Beard Award for Best Book in American CookingWinner, IACP Julia Child First Book Award Named a Best Cookbook of the Season by Amazon, Food & Wine, Harper’s Bazaar, Houston Chronicle, Huffington Post, New York Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Vanity Fair, Washington Post, and more Sean Brock is the chef behind the game-changing restaurants Husk and McCrady’s, and his first book offers all of his inspired recipes. With a drive to preserve the heritage foods of the South, Brock cooks dishes that are ingredient-driven and reinterpret the flavors of his youth in Appalachia and his adopted hometown of Charleston. The recipes include all the comfort food (think food to eat at home) and high-end restaurant food (fancier dishes when there’s more time to cook) for which he has become so well-known. Brock’s interpretation of Southern favorites like Pickled Shrimp, Hoppin’ John, and Chocolate Alabama Stack Cake sit alongside recipes for Crispy Pig Ear Lettuce Wraps, Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Tomato Gravy, and Baked Sea Island Red Peas. This is a very personal book, with headnotes that explain Brock’s background and give context to his food and essays in which he shares his admiration for the purveyors and ingredients he cherishes.Trade Review“The blue ribbon chef cookbook of the year, without a doubt, is Sean Brock’s Heritage. . . . Sometimes a cookbook changes the way you think about food you thought you understood, and this is one of those books.”—New York Times Book Review “Heritage, the first cookbook by Sean Brock, chef at the extraordinary restaurant Husk, in Charleston, South Carolina, is equal parts chronicle of Husk’s best dishes and survey of the local agricultural landscape.”—Saveur “Modern down-home cuisine.”—InStyle “Stunning photos and rustic-glamorous recipes.”—Fine Cooking “Brock is . . . the poet laureate of the kitchen. His cookbook doesn’t just give us recipes; it roots itself in Southern culture.”—SouthernLiving.com “Elevates the homey . . . and talks straight about basics.”—People “Delectable.”—Travel + Leisure “Heritage is a journey that will inspire you to understand your own region’s terroir, and the people and practices behind the food that fills your plate.”—Taste of the South “A celebration of Southern ingredients, this ambitious debut provides insight into a notable chef’s carefully crafted cuisine. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal “Sean Brock has redefined what American food is. Heritage celebrates the narrative of Lowcountry cooking and tells a story that continues to inspire.”—David Chang, chef/owner, Momofuku “Sean Brock is one of the most important chefs in America. In looking back at the roots of our cuisine, while always also looking forward, he’s changing the face of American food in wonderful ways. Heritage will thrill, surprise, and delight as readers discover what a rich, glorious, and delicious culinary history we once had—and, thanks to chefs like Sean, will surely have again. He is an absolutely transformative figure. His food manages to amaze without ever being pretentious or inaccessible. You, too, can cook this stuff. And you should.” —Anthony Bourdain “Sean Brock is a culinary explorer—gifted, passionate, creative. This captivating book reveals Sean’s unique brilliance for merging the essence of the past with the promise of the future. This is an electrifying work and to read it is to witness the advent of a new era in American cooking.”—Frank Stitt, chef/owner and author of Frank Stitt’s Southern Table “Sean is one of the most passionate, talented chefs I know. His food is inspiring, enlightening, and so damn delicious! In Heritage, he shows you the essence of who he is and why he has paved the way in putting the Lowcountry on the map.”—April Bloomfield, chef and author of A Girl and Her Pig “Brock resurrects lost flavors and varieties, and—since he's a modernist as well—reinvigorates them with his own delicious style of cooking. Sean Brock is more than just a chef, and this is more than just a cookbook. It will leave you not only enriched, but enlightened.”—Dan Barber, chef and author of The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food “This book is the real deal: American food with a sense of place and history. Reading through it is rather like eating barbeque and drinking beer with Sean Brock; you know you’re in a good place.”—Fergus Henderson, chef and author of The Complete Nose to Tail “Sean Brock is one of the most thoughtful cooks I know, with the ability to take a deep understanding of the American South’s culinary history and express it in a way that is unmistakably personal, forward-thinking, and brilliant. Heritage is a must.”—René Redzepi, chef/owner, Noma “Few chefs express the soul of their culture through their cooking as well as Sean. This book is a joyful, radiant vision of the South, seen through the lens of history and illuminated by his imagination. The recipes and stories are a delicious reminder of the pleasure to be found in good ingredients, honest cooking, and staying close to home.”—Daniel Patterson, chef and author of Coi “Sean is a passionate and true culinary voice in the telling of the past, present, and the future of his beloved South. He has done an admirable job, and an important one, in spreading the gospel and raising the awareness of a great American regional cooking. You don’t have to be from the South to experience the authentic tastes, flavors, and stories using this book.”—David Kinch, chef and author of Manresa “This is the real thing. An honest book. A koan to Southern peoples and places. A humble roster of recipes, recollections, and farmer mash notes, from a country-boy-made-good. Start with muscadine and cucumber gazpacho. Move to rabbit stew with black pepper dumplings. Close with black walnut poundcake, drenched with chocolate gravy. You’re in the hands of a master.”—John T. Edge, coeditor of The Southern Foodways Alliance Community Cookbook

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Book SynopsisBECAUSE EVERY HOLIDAY IS AN EXCUSE TO EAT SOMETHING DELICIOUS Bake your way through the Jewish holidays with 25 insanely delicious, foolproof recipes—including Poppy Seed Hamantaschen for Purim, Coconut Macaroons for Passover, Apple Babka for Rosh Hashanah, jam-filled Sufganiyot for Hanukkah, and so much more. These dishes from master baker Uri Scheft, author of Breaking Breads, capture the Old World/New World/out-of-this-world flavors of contemporary Jewish and Israeli cuisine.

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Book SynopsisBlenders are the "it" accessory, mostly because smoothies are healthy and quick but you can easily make so many things with a blender. Not only that, blending offers the opportunity to add extra nutrition. A handy chart suggests ways to boost nutrition in recipes. Readers will save money, eat more healthily and quickly get meals on the table with The Ultimate Blender Cookbook.Trade Review"Rebecca is like a kitchen ninja wielding a secret tool that transforms recipes for everything from homemade nut butters to mouthwatering soups, amazing burgers to irresistibly fudgy brownies into practically one step--except the tool is one we already own. Genius. " -- Stacie Billis, founder of OneHungryMama.com "Rebecca Miller Ffrench is reintroducing us to an old kitchen friend--the trusty blender--and invites us to think of it not just as an occasional appliance, but as a quintessential tool. " -- Eve O. Schaub, author of Year with No Sugar "The Ultimate Blender Cookbook opened my eyes to whole new world of healthy recipes I can make using my favorite kitchen tool. " -- Catherine McCord, author of Weelicious: 140 Fast, Fresh and Easy Recipes "If you're looking to feed your family healthier, without spending all day in the kitchen, here's one smart answer. In her new book, chock full of recipes, shortcuts and solutions for everything from green gazpacho to beet and chickpea burgers, Rebecca Miller Ffrench shows us how simple and satisfying healthy living can be. " -- Sarah Copeland, author of Feast and The Newlywed Cookbook "Who knew that the secret to happy, wholesome meals could be yours at the press of a button?" -- Jenny Rosenstrach, best-selling author of Dinner: The Playbook

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Book SynopsisJapanese boxed lunches are called bento (or obento). These cute, yummy, healthy lunches are all the rage in Japan, where mothers think of them as an expression of love for their children. Bento boxes can be made from scratch, but they are also a great way to enjoy leftovers. Easy, nutritious, super-cute meals are just minutes away! "Yum-Yum Bento Box" is a collection of simple recipes for adorable bento box lunches suitable for children and adults. They are almost too cute to eat!Trade Review“Move over, brown bags. Bento box lunches are prettier, eco-friendly and just plain fun.”—Working Mother “Jazz up your child's lunch box with cute little bento that are easier to make than you think.”—Mother Nature Network “Yum-Yum Bento Box is too cute for words.”—Modesto Bee

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Book SynopsisThese tasty, healthy lunches are all the rage in Japan, where mothers create them as expressions of love and kids can t wait to gobble them up. With 50 all-new seasonal-themed bento lunches, this follow-up to Quirk s favourite Yum-Yum Bento Box is the book moms and kids have been asking for. The smile-inspiring meal plans include walrus pals in winter, a tulip trio in spring, smiling squirrels in autumn, and even holiday creations. The delectable art of bento is so much easier than you think, thanks to these easy-to-follow instructions. Yum yum!Trade Review“I always doubted my ability to put together a cute bento lunch because it looks so complicated, but Crystal and Maki make it easy by breaking everything down step-by-step. And did I mention the ideas in this book are absolutely adorable? Because they are!”—Kiersten Frase, founding editor of Oh My Veggies“A thoroughly ‘kitchen cook friendly’ instructional guide to making bento boxed lunches that are suited to each season of the year . . . Yum-Yum Bento All Year Round is the perfect addition to any personal, family, or community library cookbook collection.”—Midwest Book Review “These two Bento-Box afficionados have raised the bar for this lunch box art form another notch. Small, healthy portions, dressed up and packed for portability, these small lunch boxes are a source of delight for young and old alike.”—Anna Jedrziewski, Retailing Insight

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Book Synopsis"Richard Miscovich’s descriptions and instructions are both practical and inspirationally poetic—dare I say, soulful. He ignites the fire within and compels us to want to know what he knows and to bake as well as he bakes."—Peter Reinhart, author of The Bread Baker’s Apprentice In the last several years, interest in wood-fired ovens has increased dramatically in the United States and abroad, but most books focus on how to bake bread or pizza in an oven. From the Wood-Fired Oven offers many more techniques for home and artisan bakers—from baking bread and making pizza to recipes on how to get as much use as possible out of a single oven firing, from the first live-fire roasting to drying wood for the next fire. From the Wood-Fired Oven offers a new take on traditional techniques for professional bakers, but is simple enough to inspire any nonprofessional baking enthusiast. Leading baker and instructor Richard Miscovich wants people to use their ovens to fulfill the goal of maximum heat utilization. Readers will find methods and techniques for cooking and baking in a wood-fired oven in the order of the appropriate temperature window. What comes first—pizza, or pastry? Roasted vegetables or a braised pork loin? Clarified butter or beef jerky? In addition to an extensive section of delicious formulas for many types of bread, readers will find chapters on: • Making pizza and other live-fire flatbreads; • Roasting fish and meats; • Grilling, steaming, braising, and frying; • Baking pastry and other recipes beyond breads; • Rendering animal fats and clarifying butter; • Food dehydration and infusing oils; • And myriad other ways to use the oven's residual heat. Appendices include oven-design recommendations, a sample oven temperature log, Richard's baker's percentages, proper care of a sourdough starter, and more. . . . From the Wood-Fired Oven is more than a cookbook; it reminds the reader of how a wood-fired oven (and fire, by extension) draws people together and bestows a sense of comfort and fellowship, very real human needs, especially in uncertain times. Indeed, cooking and baking from a wood-fired oven is a basic part of a resilient lifestyle, and a perfect example of valuable traditional skills being put to use in modern times. *Author Richard Miscovich and From the Wood-Fired Oven have been mentioned or featured in the New York Times, Saveur, Bon Appétit, NPR's "The Splendid Table", the Boston Globe and the Los Angeles Times Trade ReviewForeWord Reviews- "Passionate thoughts combine with a spectacular range of ideas for using wood-fired ovens to make this guide a must-have for anyone curious about this well-loved cooking method. Although wood-fired ovens are best known for crispy pizza crusts and rustic breads, they can be utilized for a much wider array of tasks, from drying wood to roasting meats. Richard Miscovich’s extensive guidebook on using these types of ovens celebrates the stunning breadth of tactics while also providing insights into history, homesteading, and masonry. Although there are several guides to building ovens and books that offer baking techniques, it’s Miscovich’s expertise at fusing these two worlds that proves especially helpful. In straightforward language, he breaks down factors like conduction, convection, radiant heat, thermal breaks, and other important aspects of wood-fired ovens. Guiding readers through the “full heat cycle” and its uses, he provides instructions on cooking everything from roasted vegetables to seared fish, and his in-depth sections on breads are particularly stunning. The step-by-step directions are easily understood, and there are so many variations to basic recipes that it would likely be challenging to tackle everything included. Accompanying photos capture the delicious results. Beyond the nuts-and-bolts approach to utilizing the ovens, Miscovich’s guide returns often to the idea of sustainability. He writes about self-sufficiency, creating a reliable food supply, traditional skills, and community building. Cooking with fire isn’t just a fun technique, he believes, but it’s also a way to get back some of the wisdom and fellowship that’s been lost: 'Wood-fired ovens fulfill resiliency’s requirements: flexibility, diversity, and a backup system to ensure self-reliance instead of helplessness … Generous sharing of information among bakers, millers, and oven builders increases our community’s resilience.'"“Even if you don’t have a wood-fired oven, and you bake bread, get this book. The technical information about bread is approachable and correct and will bring your bread baking to the next level.”--Solveig Tofte, co-owner, Sun Street Breads, Minneapolis “Finally, a modern and comprehensive wood-fired oven management book! Richard addresses innovations in oven design and offers intelligent approaches to getting the most out of your wood-fired oven. Interweaving homespun anecdotes with solid bread baking and culinary instruction while offering clear explanations of oven design, this book answers the questions and concerns of bakers of all levels.”--Melina Kelson, certified master baker, Bootleg Batard and Kendall College “So, you want a wood-fired oven to bake bread and have pizza parties? What should you build? How does it work? What else can it cook? As an oven-builder I hear these questions a lot, but the books I can recommend for cooking with fire say little about ovens, and the ones about bread and ovens don't take you very far with cooking. So I’m glad to now be able to recommend Richard Miscovich’s From the Wood-Fired Oven. He speaks with the authority of a professional baking instructor (and cook), an experienced mason, and a neighborhood baker; he also writes well, takes beautiful photos, and has a wealth of stories to tie it all together. He’s worked with leading professionals in many fields, and teaches from extensive experience with bread, pizza, meats, vegetables, desserts, etc., as well as ovens, masonry, fire, heat, and more.”--Kiko Denzer, author of Build Your Own Earth Oven “When it comes to anything wood-fired, Richard Miscovich has set the new gold standard with his comprehensive book, From the Wood-Fired Oven. Both well written and inspiring, his book takes the reader on a journey that will delight and educate amateur and professional bakers alike. Richard is a master of this ancient craft, and his expert command of formula development, along with his knowledge of the classic and cutting-edge concepts in wood-fired oven construction, use, and maintenance, make this book unique and a must-have for any baker's library!”--Ciril Hitz, author of Baking Artisan Bread and Baking Artisan Pastries and Breads “Richard has done so much more than just transfer his extensive knowledge about baking and wood-fired ovens onto paper in this book; he talks to the reader in a way that makes you feel that he is right in front of you, sharing his experiences, encouraging you to travel down a path that has brought him to where he is. His personal stories and experiences take this book beyond great, to one of a kind. I like that he doesn’t assume the reader knows anything. You will learn about the bones of a wood-fired oven, including not just how to use it but how to make the most of it. He covers all the details and answers all the questions before you have to ask. It is a must-have addition to the collection of any food enthusiast, amateur or professional!”--Jeff Yankellow, board chair, Bread Bakers Guild of America “This is the book for which all wood-fired oven owners, hopeful owners, and serious bakers have been waiting. Richard Miscovich’s descriptions and instructions are both practical and inspirationally poetic – dare I say, soulful. He ignites the fire within, and compels us to want to know what he knows and to bake as well as he bakes. In this book, he shares it all.”--Peter Reinhart, author of The Bread Baker’s Apprentice and Artisan Breads Everyday Booklist- "It’s safe to say that most of us won’t be baking in a wood-fired oven . . . at least, in the foreseeable future. On the other hand, for bread aficionados and others addicted to the tastes emanating from these kinds of ovens, there’s no better substitute for the knowledge and expertise Miscovich imparts—not to mention the 50-something recipes. He begins with the foundations: understanding ovens and fuel, operating guidelines, and all the processes that comprise bread-baking, from ingredients to proofing. Every chapter is filled with color photographs and, when necessary, step-by-step sequences. Where the author truly excels is in his very thorough explanation of recipes. They’re woven into the text, using a narrative style. He freely gives advice, variations, and commentary on best and not-as-good versions, as well as caveats (e.g., what to expect from a bread starter when it’s been transferred from another region). At times, personal stories appear, from his relationship with the late Alan Scott (a master brick-oven builder and coauthor of the seminal work on wood-fired ovens) to his bout with carpal tunnel syndrome. Thorough and completely engaging."

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Book SynopsisSnowflakes are swirling, carolers are singing and shoppers are crowding into shops...Christmas is coming! If you''re like us, you''d love to recreate the holiday magic you remember from homes growing up, but don''t have all day to spend in the kitchen.Filled with simple-to-make recipes for every festive occasion. For Christmas morning breakfast, serve Christmas Sausage Soufflé and Overnight Sticky Buns. After sledding or cutting down the tree, warm everyone up with mugs of Yellow Pea Soup. An open-house buffet with Ambrosia Cheese Dip and Grandma''s Cocktail Nibbles is perfect for merrymaking with friends.Busy-day dinners are a snap with Granny''s Baked Macaroni & Cheese or Mom''s One-Pot Chicken Supper. Make the big day special with Nonna''s Christmas Eve Spaghetti, Mama''s Baked Brown Sugar Ham or Tangy Glazed Chicken. Ginger-Orange Cranberries and Corn & Broccoli Casserole round out a festive menu.What we

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Book SynopsisFor backyard grilling enthusiasts, smoking has become an essential part of the repertoire. Butcher and charcuterie expert Jake Levin’s comprehensive guide, Smokehouse Handbook, guarantees mouthwatering results for producing everything from the perfect smoked salmon to a gorgeous smoked brisket. Levin demystifies the process of selecting the right combination of meat, temperature, and wood to achieve the ultimate flavor and texture. Detailed step-by-step photos show the various techniques, including cold-smoking, hot-smoking, and pit roasting. A survey of commercially-available smokers critiques the features of each one, and for readers with a DIY bent, Levin includes plans and diagrams for building a multipurpose smokehouse. Featured recipes include specialty brines and rubs along with preparation guidelines for all the classic cuts of meat, including ham, brisket, ribs, bacon, and sausage, as well as fish and vegetables. With in-depth troubleshooting and safety guidelines, this is the one-stop reference for smoking success.

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Book SynopsisIn Hebrew, simcha means “joy and celebration” and Chef Avi Shemtov’s food has been filling diners with these delicious emotions for several years at Simcha, located in Sharon, Massachusetts.With The Simcha Cookbook, feature Chef Shemtov’s critically acclaimed cuisine, which is centered around bringing people together for a delicious, shared experience. Get ready to recreate delectable dishes that honor the traditions of Shemtov’s Turkish-Israeli roots, including: yemenite fried chicken with labne and smoked potato purée, whole-roasted cauliflower with soom tahini, shakshuka, and octopus salad with green zhug, the traditional Yemenite hot sauce. Brimming with original vibrant photography, this cookbook is an enticing culinary global journey showcasing contemporary flavor-forward twists on gourmet cuisine. Graze, share, enjoy, and celebrate with The Simcha Cookbook.

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Book SynopsisPut a unique spin on your entertaining and arrange eye-catching platters that will keep friends and family coming back for more with Complete Charcuterie.This beautiful cookbook guides you on how to pair cheeses, meats, condiments, drinks, and an assortment of other ingredients that can be used on serving boards. These simple, inventive preparations will bring your serving boards to the next level. Be bold and take your entertaining from so-so to exceptional. Experiment with flavor profiles and find combinations that suit your unique palate. Use the boards in this book as a guide or build your own boards around your personal taste. Inside you'll find: Expert advice and insights on composing elegant, inventive boards that balance flavor profiles and textures. Board-friendly recipes for crackers, breads, preserves, pickles, flavored nuts, dips, spreads, and decadent desserts, plus suggested drink pairings. Vibrant photography that shows you how to assemble memorable boards and provides visual inspiration. Recipes from Murray's Cheese, Publican Quality Meats, The Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, Lady & Larder, Mike's Hot Honey, Blake Hill Preserves, Esters Wine Shop & Bar, and Vermont Creamery. Take the mystery out of charcuterie. With more than 200 boards and recipes built around popular and festive themes with a special emphasis on seasonally focused recipes so you can always keep things fresh, let Complete Charcuterie be your inspiring source for memorable and delicious entertaining.

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Book SynopsisCreate wholesome meals that bring people together, with more than 150 timeless recipes complemented by gorgeous photographs. In this modern age of hustle and bustle, it can be challenging to spend quality time with your loved ones. Yet nothing brings families together like beautifully prepared dishes. Hearty flavors—like a steaming bowl of chicken soup on a rainy day, a big side of creamy macaroni and cheese, or fresh-from-the-oven cookies—elicit memories of special moments around the table. Homestyle Kitchen, by Julia Rutland, showcases meals that have brought comfort to friends and families over generations. Home cooks will find a range of hearty, from-scratch recipes—including appetizers, main dishes, desserts, and more—that draw on simple goodness, fresh ingredients, and love. Plus, the author is a professional writer, recipe developer, recipe tester, food stylist, and television/media demonstrator, so you can be certai

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