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Book SynopsisSince it was first published in 1961, The New York Times Cook Book, a standard work for gourmet home cooks, has sold nearly three million copies in all editions and continues to sell strongly each year. All the nearly fifteen hundred recipes in the book have been reviewed, revised, and updated, and approximately 40 percent have been replaced.Emphasizing the timeless nature of this collection, Craig Claiborne has included new recipes using fresh herbs and food processor techniques. He has also added more Chinese, Indian, and foreign recipes and more recipes for pasta, rice, and grains. Additional fish recipes, new salads and bread recipes, and an exceptional chili dish enhance this edition, which contains traditional American recipes and selected recipes from twenty countries. All the recipes are clearly presented and suitable for many different occasions, ranging from a wide variety of family meals to the most formal dinner party. The author also covers sauces and sa

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Book SynopsisDo your cakes collapse, soufflés slump, cookies crumble, and fruit pies fail? For those living at high altitude, baking can be a challenge at best, or a total disaster. More than thirty-four of the fifty United States, plus many Canadian regions, have cities and towns at altitudes of more than 2,500 feet, yet there are hardly any cookbooks that address the special needs of these local bakers. Until now. Award-winning cookbook author Susan G. Purdy has finally written the first-ever foolproof guide to high-altitude baking.Purdy has actually gone there and done that, staying as long as it took to bake these recipes to perfection at five different locations -- and elevations -- across thecountry. In Pie in the Sky, Purdy leaves behind old conversion tables, disproves many oft-repeated calculations and adjustments, and presents reliable recipes in their entirety for each altitude. She takes out the tinkering and guarantees success at any hei

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Book SynopsisRanked as one of the best diet plans by US News & World Report: A plan to lose weight that puts the focus on feeling sated and satisfied with fewer calories; author Barbara Rolls has earned the author the Obesity Society Presidential Medal of Distinction for her work in research and outreach. From nutrition expert and author of the hugely popular The Volumetrics Weight-Control Plan, comes an illustrated eating plan based on her breakthrough approach to weight lossAlmost four years after it first appeared, Dr. Rolls’ landmark Volumetrics is still selling, rapidly approaching 150,000 copies in combined editions. Now, Dr. Rolls offers a valuable collection of 125 Volumetrics recipes, along with a menu planner that will enable her readers to quit “dieting” for good, and lose excess pounds without deprivation or yo-yo weight loss/gain.Her recipes follow the sensible, balanced, effective model of Volumetrics, putting her revolut

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Book SynopsisRelates the history and culture of the Aleppian Jewish community through its cuisine, offering more than 180 ethnic recipes with photos and describing the various customs that the Aleppian Jewish community observes during holidays and lifecycle events.Trade Review"The intriguing recipes inspired me to head for my kitchen, but the story kept me in my chair, riveted." -- New York Times "Poopa Dweck has put together such a wonderful collection of delicious recipes." -- Claudia Roden, author of The New Book of Middle Eastern Food and The Book of Jewish Food "Aromas of Aleppo is as enticing to read through as to cook from." -- San Francisco Chronicle "[Poopa Dweck] has made it her task to preserve their venerable cuisine in its fullness." -- Los Angeles Times "The large-format book could be relegated to the coffee table but won't be." -- Chicago Tribune "Tinged with the bittersweet memories of a community that lovingly upholds table traditions of the city that evicted all its members." -- New York Sun WINNER OF THE JEWISH NATIONAL BOOK AWARD -- No Source

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Book SynopsisJeanne Lemlin sets the standard for accessible and appealing vegetarian cooking. Vegetarian Classics is Jeanne's most useful and comprehensive book to date: an essential collection of 300 no-fail recipes for soups, salads, sandwiches, pastas, pizzas, calzones, casseroles, stir-fries, stove-top dishes, sides, snacks, desserts, and breakfasts. Each recipe is deeply satisfying and surprisingly simple, reflecting Jeanne's trademark dedication to uncomplicated techniques and unparalleled flavor.

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Book SynopsisIn Cooking for Friends, award-winning chef, world-renowned restaurateur, bestselling author, and Hell’s Kitchen star Gordon Ramsey offers us more than 100 exceptional recipes from his own family table. The holder of ten Michelin stars and ranked as one of the world’s most powerful celebrities by Forbes magazine in 2008, the sometimes intimidating Ramsey displays his softer side, sharing the scrumptious dishes he serves to his own family and loved ones. This intimate, full-color cookbook is not a collection of royal feasts for the lofty and privileged. Gordon Ramsey is Cooking for Friends—with all the warmth, care, and love that entails.

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Book SynopsisWhen the leaves start to fall and the temperature begins to drop, it''s time to cozy up with comfort food that takes full advantage of the season''s flavors. From squash and root vegetables to cranberries and quince to hearty, savory dishes, Autumn Gatherings will help you make the most of this season''s natural bounty.Award-winning cooking instructor Rick Rodgers''s recipes are purposefully uncomplicated, focusing on the flavors, aromas, and colors of autumn. Warm up the dinner hour with Broccoli and Roast Garlic Soup, Baked Cardoons in Fontina Sauce, Leg of Lamb with Roasted Ratatouille, and Pumpkin Sticky Toffee Pudding. Take tailgating up a notch with Hoboken Cheesesteaks, Celery Root and Red Pepper Slaw, Warm Roasted Butternut Squash Salsa with Tortilla Chips, and Fig Bars. Sweeten a Halloween party with Carrot Apple Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting. And family and friends can give thanks over Dry-Brined Roast Turkey with Cider Gravy, Cornbread Stuffing with

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Book SynopsisFeatures dual design and full-color photos that capture the energy and joie de vivre of author's home kitchens. This book can entertain the seasoned cook, inspire the kitchen novice, and delight various who appreciate good cooking and great eating.

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Book Synopsis“Schneider weans home cooks off their training wheels and provides a springboard from which they can leap out of the box, craft their own distinctive dishes, and let their new instinctive and creative juices flow.”—Mario Batali Everyday meat loaf, roast chicken, and cornbread become inspired new dishes in the hands of The Improvisational Cook. Sally Schneider, bestselling author of A New Way to Cook, encourages home chefs to be creative and daring, to “cook out of the box,” in order to create their own culinary magic. Encouraging freedom from strict recipes and set lists of ingredients, The Improvisational Cook is the ideal cookbook for anyone who has ever considered pairing prosciutto with roasted peaches or putting parmesan on french fries.

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Book SynopsisA one-of-a-kind cookbook, Savory Sweet Life is a wonderful collection of inventive and playful family recipes that celebrate the everyday moments in life—from birthday parties and family game nights to potlucks and summer backyard barbecues. Alice Currah, whose popular food blog, SavorySweetLife.com, attracts half a million page views every month, now combines warm, personal stories, helpful advice and time-saving tips, and real-life food for those together times that the whole family will love— whether it’s Pulled Pork Tacos and Chocolate Chip Cookies on family game night or Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Garlic Cheese Sandwiches and Spiced Gingersnap Cookies on an unexpected snow day.

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Book SynopsisA collection of nine hundred recipes from breakfast to barbecue, stir-fries to steaks, chilis to curries, and paellas to puddings. It lets you: roast a whole bird to perfection; roast chicken halves atop winter squash; prepare a Greek-style casserole with leeks, pine nuts, and raisins; and, more.Trade Review"This extensive cookbook will teach you everything from soup to nuts with innovative and straightforward recipes." -- Jacques Pepin (chef, cookbook author, cooking teacher, and host of his own PBS-TV series)

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Book SynopsisHelps to create a meal-planning service where wholesome, non-processed foods (20 ingredients to be exact), simple and delicious recipes (for 5 low-cost meals) take center stage. This title mixes and matches a small list of ingredients to create balanced meals that play off each other, with options for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dishes.Trade ReviewMelissa Lanz has created a brilliant solution to reducing the consumption of processed foods by showing how easy it is to create delicious, healthy, budget-friendly meals for your family using locally grown, unprocessed foods. It's easy to make The Fresh 20 a lifetime habit. -- Mark Hyman, M.D., author of The Blood Sugar Solution The Fresh 20 cookbook is an essential guide for every mom trying to meal plan using tasty recipes the entire family will love! -- Catherine McCord, author of Weelicious

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Book SynopsisThe acclaimed Union Square Cafe serves some of the imaginative, interesting, and tasty food in America. This title contains 160 of the restaurant's classic dishes, from appetizers, soups, and sandwiches to main courses, vegetables, and desserts. It includes Hot Garlic Potato Chips, Porcini Gnocchi with Prosciutto and Parmigiano Cream, and more.

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Book SynopsisAn uproarious, inspiring cookbook from the longtime editor-in-chief of Food & Wine magazine, in which the first lady of food spills the secret of her culinary ineptitude, while learning—finally—to cook, side-by-side with some of the greatest chefs working today, from David Chang to Alice Waters to Thomas Keller.For years, Dana Cowin kept a dark secret: From meat to veggies, broiling to baking, breakfast to dinner, she ruined literally every kind of dish she attempted. Now, in this cookbook confessional, the vaunted “first lady of food” finally comes clean about her many meal mishaps. With the help of friends—all-star chefs, including April Bloomfield, Alex Guarnaschelli, and Tom Colicchio, among many others—Cowin takes on 100 recipes dear to her heart. Ideal dishes for the home cook, each recipe has a high “yum” factor, a few key ingredients, and a simple trick that makes them special. With every dish, she attains a cri

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"...covers everything from the lobster bisque and chicken Milanese, to the white chocolate bread pudding and cocktails from the bar." -- Women's Wear Daily

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Amanda's food is always thoughtful with twists on tradition that really make you take notice. I love that she's pulling no punches and showing that cooking at home can be easy when you're used to all that fancy chef stuff. Kudos to fearless home cooking!!" -- Michael Symon "I know all too well how intimidating it can be to cook at home without the comforts of a professional kitchen. Amanda navigates the confusing space with humor and a guiding yet familiar voice that makes the reader feel like she's right beside them coaching from start to finish." -- Marcus Samuelsson "The Chef Next Door isn't about fine-dining and fussy ingredients. It's about good, simple, delicious home-cooking." -- Glamour.com "In her lovely new cookbook, The Chef Next Door, Ms. Freitag encourages home cooks to think like those chefs with easy-to-follow recipes that pair seasonal ingredients with culinary shortcuts." -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Clear and concise...The Chef Next Door is a great book for anyone who has experience cooking at home but maybe hasn't tried their hand at dishes they've deemed to be somewhat intimidating...making it all possible for you-the average home cook." -- Bookbitch.com "A lot of variety for chefs who want to try something a bit different or some great recipes for your next dinner party." -- Parkersburg News & Sentinel "Improve your confidence and add joy to your home cooking with this beautiful, practical, full-color cookbook filled with information, techniques, and more than 100 recipes." -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Book SynopsisReboot your eating habits with Bon Appétit’s wildly popular online plan, now expanded for the whole year with four two-week seasonal plans and 140 recipes.Trade Review"Food writer Dickerman has worked with registered dietician Marissa Lippert to create an annual cleanse for Bon Appetit...Throughout the book, Dickerman preaches moderation and small, meaningful changes...Dickerman's approachable guide to whole foods-centric, occasionally meatless healthy eating can help readers curb their postholiday guilt and adopt sustainable life changes." -- Library Journal "As exciting as unwrapping a holiday present...this one thrilled me to no end. The photographs are mouthwatering and capture the essence of beautiful, whole foods. Thumbing through the book made me crave nutritious dishes like Roasted Cauliflower with Thyme and Olives...and Braised Chicken with Squash and Prunes." -- Dayton Daily News "Don't punish yourself with bland foods. Instead, page through Bon Appetit's beautiful and, yes, nutritious new book, filled with 140 recipes for cleansing more deliciously." -- Tasting Table

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Book SynopsisSave time and simplify with 100 fabulous quick-and-easy recipes—using 6 ingredients, 6 minutes of prep, and 6 minutes of clean up—from celebrity chef Stuart O’Keeffe.Preparing a meal doesn’t need to be difficult or require a lot of time, celebrity chef Stuart O’Keeffe insists.

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Book SynopsisFamed bestselling cookbook author Patricia Wells creates a blueprint for success in the kitchen with this superb collection of recipes drawn from her cooking schools in France—the perfect successor to Julia Child’s classic The Way to Cook.At her cooking schools in Paris and Provence, Patricia Wells’s students leave with more confidence in the kitchen than they ever experienced before. Now, home cooks can learn from the master, known for her collections of delectable, precise, and well-tested, recipes.Here Patricia Wells codifies the skills she imparts in her classes in this inviting instruction manual and cookbook. Each of the recipes teaches particular techniques—blanching, searing, simmering, sweating, steaming, braising, deep-frying—with additional recipes that take your skills in directions both savory and sweet, simple and profound—giving you the knowledge and assurance to expand your cooking even further.For eac

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Book SynopsisNew York Times BestsellerFood Network superstar, celebrity chef, and #1 New York Times bestselling author Guy Fieri takes it outdoors with this smart, practical, four-color cookbook filled with dozens of recipes for meals, drinks, holidays, bashes, and more—now available at a great low price. When it comes to cooking and eating outdoors, I take it to the extreme. I’m a huge fan of monster-size camping trips and full-tilt backyard parties. Whether you’re hosting a poolside barbecue, relaxing around the campfire, or tailgating on game day, my favorite outdoor recipes are guaranteed to get your grill going.Deliver a taste of Flavortown in your own backyard with Bacon Wrapped Hot Dogs with Spicy Fruit Relish or Crispy Zucchini Planks with Parmesan and Aioli. Take your tailgating party to the extreme with Asian-Style Fried Chicken and Spicy Cracked Chile Crab. Turn up the heat

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“It’s not every day that well-loved celebrities and well-loved foodstuffs go together. Yet that’s exactly what Heaton, of Everyone Loves Raymond and The Middle, has accomplished... Heaton provides a chatty, down-to-earth compendium that will inspire almost anyone to brave the kitchen.” — Booklist Online “Accessible and comforting... Heaton’s uncomplicated fare is an homage to her childhood memories.” — Publisher’s Weekly

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“A pretty little illustrated book of dishes that are ‘vegetable-focused,’ inspiring and spiked with intensely flavored ingredients…If you have an appetite for dad jokes and cannabis references along with egg-herb-anchovy toasts and eggplant al mattone…this is the fall cookbook for you.” — New York Times “What makes this book special—…Combine the rambling prose with Peternell’s practical advice and delicious flavor combinations and cooking through the recipes feels like having a personal cooking lesson—and a long chat—with the chef himself.” — Bon Appetit (November Cookbook Club Pick) “Reading chef Cal Peternell’s cookbooks is like having a conversation with the Chez Panisse alum and Cooking By Ear podcaster. He’s a wickedly funny, Mediterranean food expert and father of two who tells great stories.” — The Mercury News (6 Sensational New Cookbooks for Fall) “Cal Peternell’s cooking is very traditional, drawing on how people have eaten for generations, using vegetables as the center of the plate… The revered chef’s method is all about emphasizing the flavor of food, but it’s so much more.” — Brooklyn Digest Fall 2018 Cookbook Preview: All the new cookbooks we’re excited to buy, read, and cook from this season. — Epicurious “An extremely good read, with recipes that have a charmingly loose-limbed sophistication. . . . Peternell explodes the formulaic recipe format, speaking directly and affectionately to his readers to help them use every sense—and every last anchovy—to become better, more instinctive cooks.” — New York Times Book Review “Almonds, Anchovies, and Pancetta focuses on three ingredients, yet they impart so much flavor that they satisfy the soul.” — Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Book SynopsisTrade Review[Perry and Bonom's] one-pan wonders will be greeted with equal delight by cook and dishwasher (doubly so if you are both). Go ahead and pile cod, potatoes and green beans onto a baking sheet and call it “New England fish dinner”! Who says you can’t cook rice in the oven, right underneath your hoisin-marmalade chicken? I vote this one “Most Likely to Supplant Your Meal Subscription Box.” — NPR Books “Recipes deliver on the qualifications for ‘hero dinners’: balanced, whole food dishes that don’t require obscure or elaborate ingredients or techniques…The authors provide shortcuts, such as using cooked frozen rice, as well as guidance for how to read a recipe, essential information for novice or infrequent cooks.” — Library Journal “Adding salmon to a BLT is not a new idea, but I had never tried it at home . . . This one has the benefit of being engineered by smart kitchen folk, namely cookbook authors Marge Perry and David Bonom.” — Washington Post “Perry and Bonom offer spot-on flavor combinations inspired by several cuisines, including Ethiopian berbere chicken stew and Spanish chuck-eye steak with almond parsley rice.” — Publishers Weekly “The recipes in Hero Dinners explore a world of flavors but are easy enough for anyone to do anywhere.” — David Lebovitz, author of My Paris Kitchen and The Perfect Scoop “A genius book from two of my favorite cooks based on just two pieces of cookware, Hero Dinners makes getting a tasty dinner on the table every night of the week a complete no-brainer.” — Sara Moulton, host of Sara’s Weeknight Meals on public television Perry and Bonom's recipes are clear, concise and easy to follow; there's no guesswork. These are recipes designed for a home cook, recipes you'll find yourself using again and again. — Barbara Revsine for Chicagonow.com [Perry and Bonom's] recipes will make you rethink everything you thought about meal preparation. — Margaret McSweeney for KitchenChat [There are] loads of useful shortcuts and tidbits throughout the book. . . . Many of these recipes, once you make them, are easy and forgiving enough that you can tweak and execute them again and again from memory and/or according to your own tastes. — Carrie Havranek for Simply Recipes

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“In this fascinating book — which includes recipes — Twitty explores, as he puts it, “the intersections between food and identity.” — Washington Post “Twitty makes the case that Blackness and Judaism coexist in beautiful harmony, and this is manifested in the foods and traditions from both cultures that Black Jews incorporate into their daily lives…Twitty wishes to start a conversation where people celebrate their differences and embrace commonalities. By drawing on personal narratives, his own and others’, and exploring different cultures, Twitty’s book offers important insight into the journeys of Black Jews.” — Library Journal “…a fascinating, cross-cultural smorgasbord grounded in the deep emotional role food plays in two influential American communities.” — Booklist “Serving up a hefty helping of heart and wit, Twitty’s narrative is thrilling in its originality.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Amanda Rettke is truly the heart and soul of the food blogging community, with her authenticity, laughter, genuine spirit, and passion for what she does. My girl Amanda keeps it real! These recipes are the kind I grew up loving, filled with soul and pure comfort. This book is a necessity for home cooks everywhere, and I can't wait for everyone to have this glimpse into Amanda's heart” — Jocelyn Delk Adams, author of Grandbaby Cakes: Modern Recipes, Vintage Charm, Soulful Memories “Whether you pick up Homestead Recipes for the food or the writing, you'll be fully satisfied with both. Amanda delivers no-fail food in a delightfully nonsensical way. Loaded with flavor and tips but also humor and heart, this book will have you gathering your family around the table to eat, then lingering a little longer to swap stories, share anecdotes, and make memories with a little added sprinkle of Amanda's signature Midwestern flair.” — Susie Bulloch, BBQ expert and founder of Hey Grill Hey “Food is a common love language that connects us all. These are Amanda’s family favorites, and you can feel the love she has for each member of her family in every recipe. This magical love language comes to life in your own kitchen with your own family for years of treasured memories to come, with amazingly delicious food as the centerpiece.” — Rachel Farnsworth, author of The Stay-at-Home Chef Slow Cooker Cookbook “Amanda makes cozy home cooking easy and accessible with recipes that are perfect every time. Filled with tried and true family favorites, this is a book you’ll reach for again and again.” — Holly Nilsson, founder of Spend with Pennies “I Am Homesteader blogger Rettke (Surprise-Inside Cakes) offers the homiest of home cooking with recipes that highlight “how fantastic and crazy the food is here in the Midwest.” . . . A spoonful of sugar, then several more, help the treats go down in this waistline-be-damned parade of comfort foods.” — Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook Coco Morante—a one-stop cookbook for 100 foolproof recipes for the Instant Pot and/or the Air Fryer Oven.Trade Review“Coco is my go-to maven on all things Instant Pot! The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook is the ONE cookbook/reference book that you need to transform you into an Instant Pot evangelist!” — Michelle Tam, New York Times bestselling cookbook author and creator of Nom Nom Paleo “As a fellow recipe creator, I can say that Coco has a way of making recipes come to life in the simplest of ways. Not only are her recipes full of flavor, they’re also a snap to make. This is the perfect book for any cook!” — Jeffrey Eisner, creator of PressureLuckCooking.com, on The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook “For years, Coco Morante has been my coach, guide, and guru for all things Instant Pot-related. I am selfishly glad that she has finally published this compendium of all her knowledge. From everyday staples like yogurt and steamed rice, to easy weeknight meals like Thai Green Curry and Ground Beef Stroganoff, to surprising ideas like French Toast Casserole and Lobster Rolls—this cookbook is a must-have for anyone with an Instant Pot!” — Emma Christensen, author of True Brews, on The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook “Is there anything Coco cannot make in her Instant Pot? I don’t think so! She’s taken two hundred of our most beloved classic recipes and reimagined them to work with our favorite new appliance. Beautiful photos, clear instructions, and well-tested, delicious recipes. Inspiring!” — Elise Bauer, founder of SimplyRecipes.com, on The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“The Ranch Table transports you to the Central Coast of California, where Elizabeth Poett embraces the rhythm of the seasons with fresh, simple meals on her family’s historic ranch. Her warm hospitality and down-to-earth approach to cooking are welcome reminders of what truly matters when we invite people around our table.” — Joanna Gaines

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“I love following Alex Snodgrass and her easy, nutritious, and delicious recipes! Dinner Tonight is the perfect book for anyone looking to prepare a yummy, healthy dinner and still have plenty of time to enjoy it with those around their table.” — Katie Couric “Alex’s ability to know what you want to eat and what you want to eat right now is unmatched! This cookbook will help you get dinner on the table with ingredients that are going to pack some serious flavor. Plan on adding dozens of new recipes to your regular rotation.” — Gaby Dalkin, New York Times bestselling author of Take It Easy “Snodgrass tackles American weeknight fare, delivering robust and brightly-hued meals that are jazzed-up versions of old favorites. There’s something for everyone, from lighter dishes like salads, soups, and stir-fries, to bakes, casseroles, and meatier mains. . . . This attractive offering will reinvigorate readers into putting nutritious and satisfying dinners on the table.” — Booklist “The variety, simplicity, and flexibility of these recipes make this a handy guide for home cooks tackling the challenges of weeknight family dinners” — Publishers Weekly

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