National and regional cuisine Books

Book Synopsis“As much a lifestyle guide as a culinary one, this is a no-brainer for Francophiles.” —Publishers Weekly Featured in Food52, Food & Wine, Cherry Bombe, Conde Nast Traveler, Martha Stewart Living, and Shape Magazine. Mastering the Art of French Cooking meets Dinner: Changing the Game in a beautifully photographed, fresh approach to French cooking and gathering, with 125 simple recipes. À Table: Recipes for Cooking and Eating the French Way is an alluring, delicious invitation to the French table from Paris-based American food writer and stylist, Rebekah Peppler. It is both a repertoire-building cookbook and a stylish guide that will make readers feel as though they are traveling through France with a close friend. New York Times contributing writer Rebekah Peppler shares 125 elegant, “new French” recipes that reflect a modern, multicultural French table. With approachable recipes, a conversational tone, and aspirational photography, À Table contains secrets for cooking simple, sophisticated meals and recreating the magic and charm of French life anywhere in the world. 125 ACCESSIBLE RECIPES: Included are classics such as Ratatouille and Crème Brûlée regional dishes, such as Basque Chicken, Niçoise (for a Crowd), and Alsatian Cheesecake; as well as recipes born of the melding of the cultures and flavors that help define contemporary French eating, from Bigger Bánh Mì and Lamb Tagine to Green Shakshuka. USEFUL ADVICE: Guidance on shopping, stocking the pantry, and preparing the table, as well as stories on French food culture, make this not just a recipe-driven cookbook but also a chic guide to modern French living. FOREVER CHIC: French food and the French lifestyle will never go out of style. À Table offers a window into an enviable way of life and is filled with inspiring, useful tips—perfect for Francophiles and anyone who likes to cook and eat good food. Perfect for: • Home cooks looking for accessible recipes, relying less on fancy techniques and more on ease and accessibility. • Fans of Rebekah Peppler’s work, including her James Beard Award-nominated book, Apéritif, and regular writing in the New York Times. • People of all ages who like to plan unfussy meals with delicious food and minimal prep.

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Book SynopsisThe world's top 500 food experiences - ranked! We asked the planet's top chefs, food writers and our food-obsessed authors to name their favourite, most authentic gastronomic encounters. The result is a journey to Mozambique for piri-piri chicken, Japan for bullet train bento boxes, San Sebastian pintxos bars, and a further 497 of the most exciting eateries anywhere on Earth. Ultimate Eatlist is the follow-up to our bestselling Ultimate Travelist and is a must-own bucket list for foodies and those who love to travel. You'll discover the planet's most thrilling and famous culinary experiences, the culture behind each one, what makes them so special, and why the experience is so much more than what's in the plate, bowl or glass in front of you. How many have you tried and what's your number one? With contributions from Monica Galetti, Curtis Stone, Mark Hix, Ben Shewry, Dan Hunter, Ping Coombes, Gail Simmons, Tony Singh, Elena Arzak, and many more. Entries include: Laksa, Malaysia Grilled octopus, Greece Smorrebrod, Denmark Ceviche, Peru Po boy, USA Steak tartare, France Bibimbap, Korea Dim Sum, Hong Kong Reindeer Stew, Finland Jerked chicken, Jamaica Asado, Argentina Shakshuka, Israel Pho, Vietnam Wildfoods Festival, New Zealand The Fat Duck restaurant, UK Tokyo sushi counters, Japan Bistecca alla Fiorentina, Italy Adelaide Central Market, Australia Grilled fish, Seychelles Irish stew New York Reuben delis, USA About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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Book SynopsisPart cookbook and part storybook of a family's life in France, The Cook's Atelier combines classic French recipes, step-by-step instructions on technique, and narratives of living in French wine country from mother-and-daughter duo Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith FranchiniTrade Review"It is a little early, but I think this may be one of the Cook’s Library’s books of the year. I have already sat down and read it aloud to my children as it is written so evocatively, photographed superbly, and thick with the substance of French food" The Times "WE STILL PINCH ourselves,’ admits Marjorie Taylor as she describes the cookery school and cookware and wine shop she runs with her daughter, Kendall Smith Franchini." The Telegraph Magazine “If you want to master a new skill, a cooking school's book is a good place to start. Especially when it's from this French one of the same name, which is where I imagine Julia Child would have gone if she were going to school now. It has promising recipes, inviting photos, heartwarming stories and tips that will make you a better home cook.” Tasting Table “The authors are remarkably adept at conveying what makes their adopted home so special, and their seductive book is likely to have readers fantasizing about their own escapes to France.” Publishers Weekly "The Cook’s Atelier by Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini, is no ordinary cookery book, but a 360º love letter to French cooking, from the kitchen environment and its tools right through to the selection of ingredients, cooking techniques, and wine pairings. Serious about perfecting your culinary skills? This book is for you." Image Magazine, Ireland "Featuring more than 100 market-inspired recipes alongside beautiful images, a read of this book is the next best thing to actually visiting the Beaune atelier, and is one that provides a gorgeous take on classic French cuisine." Living France "These seasonal menus and thorough instructions for traditional techniques are seasoned with personal stories, accounts of their relationships with local suppliers and portrayals of life in the region. From basic butchering to beurre blanc, and from madeleines to mousseline, their take on French cuisine is fresh and inviting." The Lady “Since 2008, mother and daughter duo Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini have taught legions of would-be chefs to cook at their school in Beaune, Burgundy. In this, their first cookbook, they’ve brought their collective teaching experience to the page, guiding the reader through classic French recipes like plum tarte tatin, watermelon and vineyard peach salad, and baby leek galettes with goat cheese and wild garlic.” Departures.com

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Book SynopsisAn elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by Italia.These signature drink recipes from Italy hotspots pay homage to this vibrant country. With over 100 recipes and dozens of bartender profiles, you can drink like a local whether you’re just visiting or entertaining at home. From ritzy rooftop bars with views of the Colosseum to stylish Japanese-inspired haunts, locals and tourists alike will discover new watering holes that are sure to satisfy all tastes. With signature creations by prominent mixologists in the region, this book offers a detailed rundown of the best locations Italy has to offer.Within the gorgeous, die-cut covers, you'll find: More than 100 essential and exciting cocktail recipes, including recipes for bespoke ingredients and other serving suggestions Interviews with the country's trendsetting bartenders and mixologists Bartending tips and techniques from the experts Food and drink hotspots across the country And much more! Rome, Florence, Venice, Milan, Naples, Bologna, Verona, Siena, Sicily—explore these beautiful cities and their craft cocktail scenes without ever leaving your zip code with Italy Cocktails.Trade Review'If you've ever dreamed of a Negroni on the veranda of the Gritti Palace on a perfect Spring day in Venezia, or just wanted to return, this is the book for you. Paul Feinstein is the authority on all things delightful and drinkable in Italy, and you'll be expertly pouring everything from apertivos to glorious cocktails and digestivos in no time. Chin chin!' * Phil Rosenthal, Somebody Feed Phil and creator of Everybody Loves Raymond *'Paul Feinstein isn't only my favorite food writer, he is also my favorite drinking partner. I had the pleasure of helping with much of the...er...research for this tome of Italian libations. It's dense with mature, studied recipes that will tug you to deliciously unfamiliar territory from your safety blanket of Negronis and Aperol Spritzes. Just as exciting, Paul seamlessly weaves fascinating history lessons about how for so long, Italy has been the silent backbone of cocktail culture, and that only recently is she playing a leading role in the movement. A must for the occasional drinker, the professional cocktail aficionado, and even the non-drinker who needs a stunning green book to round out the collection.' * Dan Ahdoot, America, Green Eggs and Dan *In spite of its few classic ingredients--red bitter-sweet liqueurs, fortified wines, soda water, and prosecco--Italian cocktail culture is incredibly rich and complex. In Italy Cocktails Feinstein breaks it all down, inviting the reader on a grand tour of Italian drinking customs while highlighting the people, places, and recipes that define a national pastime. * Katie Parla, author of Food of the Italian Islands *

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Book Synopsis"Chef Dev brilliantly combines flavors and techniques from across the globe into dishes that feel comfortingly familiar yet wildly exciting. Each recipe is a story you can’t wait to re-tell so you can watch the joy spread to others and invite them to join in the feast." —J. Kenji López-Alt, author of The Food Lab, The Wok, and Every Night is Pizza Night Award-winning Guyanese-Canadian chef Devan Rajkumar believes the world needs more love and is here to offer it—through food.Born in Toronto into a Guyanese household, Devan Rajkumar grew up surrounded by diverse communities and cuisines. After training in the hospitality industry and chasing new flavors around the world, he found himself reconnecting with his culinary roots. Now an established media personality, Chef Dev’s relaxed and modern approach to cooking is steeped in his Caribbean family heritage and his South Asian ancestry.

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Book SynopsisClassic Egyptian favorites from one of Cairo’s leading restaurants, in a new soft cover edition Traditionally, Egyptian cooking has been best practiced and enjoyed at home, where generations of unrecorded family recipes have been the sustaining repertoire for daily meals as well as sumptuous holiday feasts. Abou El Sid, one of Cairo’s most famous restaurants, here presents more than fifty of its most classic recipes in a cookbook for the enjoyment of home cooks all over the world. Egyptians will recognize their favorites, from holiday dishes such as Fettah to the arrays of appetizers like aubergine with garlic, special lentils, and tahina; those new to Middle Eastern food will find the recipes simple and simply delicious, and enjoy the Egyptian table even if they don’t have the heritage of the pharaohs in their family backgrounds.Table of ContentsContentsIntroduction to Abou El SidIntroduction to Egyptian CuisineCommon IngredientsSoupsChicken Soup with OrzoLentil SoupAppetizers/MezzeAbou El Sid Eggplant SaladTahina (Sesame Cream Dip) Baba Ghanoug Dip (Eggplant Dip) Yogurt, Cucumber, and Mint DipOriental SaladBessara (Fava and Coriander Dip) Abou El Sid LentilsKishk with YogurtSpicy Cheese DipStuffed Vine LeavesFried EggplantOriental Fuul (Fava Beans with Bell Peppers and Onions) Fuul with Tahina (Fava Beans with Tahina Sauce) Taameya (Falafel) Fried Eggs with PastramiLamb Kofta or TarbSpicy Oriental SausageKobeba (Fried Cracked Wheat and Lamb Meatballs) Chicken Livers Alexandrian StyleGrilled QuailMini Veal Kebab BrochetteStuffed Mombar SausageVeal liver Alexandrian StyleMahshi (Stuffed Vegetables) Main CoursesMesakaa (Eggplant with Minced Meat) Spinach and Veal TaginArtichoke and Veal TaginVeal Tagin with FireekOkra and Veal TaginVeal and Orzo TaginVeal and Pearl Onion TaginWhite Bean TaginRoasted Veal Abou El Sid StyleGreen Peas TaginVeal Tagin with ShaareyaMolokheyaMolokheya with ChickenMolokheya with RabbitMolokheya with MeatballsStuffed Pigeon with Rice or FireekCircassian Chicken with Walnut SauceGrilled Veal ChopsAbou El Sid Taurnedos FilletKoshariFish SayadeyaGrilled FishShrimp Tagin with Red RiceSeafood Tagin with Red RiceFettah (Egyptian rice with yogurt, meat, and tomato sauce) DessertsOm Ali with Mixed NutsMohalabeya (Oriental Milk Pudding) Fiteer Meshaltet (Oriental Pancakes) Ashoura with Mixed NutsPumpkin Gratin

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Book SynopsisGastronomy is a wonderful starting point to study France and the French. As the retired schoolmaster from Provence says ''The religion of France is food. And wine, of course.'' And they put their money where their mouth is, spending a greater proportion of their income on food and drink than any other nation in the world. Literally hundreds of gastronomic fairs and festivals take place throughout the year all over France - a frog fair, an hommage to the sausage, to the turnip, to the quiche and the noble Camembert. What kind of person is a snail-fancier? Is there a brotherhood of sausage connoisseurs? How can you devote an entire weekend to the French fry? Peter Mayle finds out and brings hilariously and affectionately to life the people who can get passionate about a frog''s leg or a well-turned omelette. Over ten years ago he transformed our feelings about Provence, now he captures the irresistible essence of France herself - and her food.Trade ReviewPeter Mayle's idyllic portrait makes you almost taste the wonderful food and wine, feel the sun and balmy breezes * SUNDAY EXPRESS *Delightfully readable. The style is high comedy and Mayle is bitingly funny about local rural mores. But the jokeyness only partly obscures Mayle's warm enthusiasm for local life and landscape. * SUNDAY TIMES *A gastronomic delight. * SUNDAY TRIBUNE *

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Book SynopsisAn inviting collection of more than 100 trusted, budget-friendly recipes for every meal and occasion from the creator of the wildly popular website Natasha''s Kitchen.In 1989, four-year-old Natasha Kravchuk and her family entered the United States as refugees from Ukraine. Her mother was an amazing cook and spoiled her family with delicious meals, so Natasha never learned how to cook until she got married and had her own family to nurture. In 2009, she began blogging about the joy she discovered in creating and sharing recipes. Her audience exploded, connecting with her warmth and willingness to share both her triumphs and failures in the kitchen.In Natasha’s Kitchen, she shares 100+ family-friendly, foolproof recipes anyone can whip up on even the busiest weeknight. From Salmon Piccata and Turkey Meatball Soup to Crispy Bacon Jalapeno Poppers as well as traditional Ukrainian recipes passed down from her mother like classic Borscht and her famous Pierogis, Natasha’s family-friendly recipes are made with easy-to-find ingredients and have been thoroughly tested. And because she loves to have her large extended family and friends over, there are also menus for sharing and easy entertaining—from a taco bar to a chili bar to the ultimate cheese board.With a warm and encouraging voice, accompanied by beautiful, mouthwatering photographs, readers are offered a glimpse into Natasha’s life as she does what she enjoys most: cooking for her loved ones.

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Book SynopsisQueer Eye sensation and passionate cook Antoni Porowski inspires both newbies and knowledgeable cooks to get back into the kitchen. Antoni Porowski, the food and wine guru on Netflix hit show Queer Eye, invites you to cook delicious dishes in his gorgeous first cookbook, Antoni in the Kitchen. With appealing openness, he shows cooks of all levels how to become more confident and casual in the kitchen. The verve and naturalness of his approach earned raves from the likes of GQ and the New York Times, which noted his dishes prove that 'sometimes simple is anything but simplistic.'Some of the delicious recipes in this book are weeknight healthyish meals, while others are perfect for off-the-cuff entertaining. Visual stunners, they’re often composed of fewer than five ingredients. Whether Bastardized Easy Ramen; Malaysian Chili Shrimp; Roasted Carrots with Carrot-Top Pesto; or Salty Lemon Squares, all can be carried off with panache, even by beginners.All recipes in this cookbook have been fully anglicized.Trade ReviewAntoni has a love of food equal to my own. From his Johnny's Queso Blanco (you can never go wrong with melted cheese) to his Polish Hangover Soup (I'm sure this will come in very handy) and all of his desserts, I can't wait to explore the mind and creativity of this extremely hot chef. -- Chrissy TeigenAntoni's culinary skills are prodigious, but what makes him special is the key ingredient that makes Queer Eye special: heart. -- Ted AllenFull of enthusiasm, warmth, and joy. From the simplest radishes in pink-peppercorn butter to a classic grilled cheese with tomato bisque to an innovative turkey kefte, the book shows a knowledge of techniques and an intrepid spirit in the kitchen. -- Jacques PépinAntoni's enthusiasm for food is infectious. Approachable and easy, these recipes will inspire anyone to get into the kitchen. -- Padma LakshmiApproaches cooking with unabashed enthusiasm and passion -- Refinery29An advocate for simplicity in the kitchen. -- The Globe and MailObsessed with food and knows what he's talking about. -- EATERDefinitely knows his way around a kitchen. -- New York Times

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Book Synopsis**1st Place Winner of the 2023 BEST IN THE WORLD Gourmand Cookbook Award for Plurinational Recipe Books**Kumain ka na? (Have you eaten yet?) is the greeting used by Filipinos whenever they meet. A beautiful compendium of food and people, the 51 delicious recipes in this book are not just from the heartthey are also good for the heartspecifically included for their health benefits. The result is a cookbook presenting food as something central to Filipino culture and emotional well-being as well as being nutritious and amazingly tasty!Along with insightful stories and 51 different recipes, readers will learn many tips and techniques to balance flavor and heart-health in your dishes, such as:How to use Filipino cooking methods to achieve bold flavors without adding extra sodium or sugars to your dietPreparing ingredients to retain the maximum amount of heart-healthy nutrientsManaging your sodium intake while still using salt to heighten flavorUsing heart-healthy trickslike how to increaTrade Review1st Place Winner of the 2023 "Best in the World" Gourmand Cookbook Award for Plurinational Recipe Books"In We Cook Filipino, Jacqueline Chio-Lauri extends an invitation to a healthier, heartful way of life. Through her culinary journey, she shows us that flavorful Filipino dishes can be allies in our quest for well-being. With each page turned, we're reminded that taking care of our hearts can be a delicious, joyful endeavor." —Asian Journal, Savoring Wellness: 'We Cook Filipino' Puts Heart Health On The Menu"This beautiful book is filled with stories and recipes from the heart, that are good for your heart too. It is a moving and meaningful showcase of how delicious and healthful Filipino food can be." —Ellie Krieger, RD, Food Network and PBS show host, and James Beard Foundation award winning cookbook author.

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Book SynopsisA National Bestseller and Best Cookbook of 2022 from Los Angeles Times, Food and Wine, The Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, NPR, and Saveur. ON MASA is the first definitive guide to making authentic, high-quality masa from scratch and cooking with it in your home kitchen. Brimming with history, replicable techniques, and reflections from masa authorities, including third-generation tortillerxs and acclaimed chefs, ON MASA reveals the beauty and longstanding traditions behind this elemental staple. In addition to teaching how to make masa from dried corn kernel to fully realized dish, this book also shows you how to use masa in 50 base recipes for tortillas, pozole, arepas, and more, empowering cooks of any level to think creatively and adapt recipes confidently for their own use. In addition, 10 well-known chefs offer inventive recipes - such as tamal gnocchi, masa waffles, and shrimp and masa grits - to inspire new ways of relating to this timeless, dynamic food. Like sourdough before it, craft masa is on the brink of a global culinary movement. Here is the definitive authority: The first ever and the only book you'll ever need on masa.

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Book SynopsisDiscover Rome’s incredible food through the city’s stories and its people. The Eternal City is a maze of winding cobblestone streets, where ancient history waits at every turn. Within these storied laneways, Rome’s culinary traditions are honoured and transformed by local chefs, pizza makers, cheesemongers, butchers, wine experts, bakers and more – who make Rome one of the great food capitals of the world. Visit the places where Romans eat every day, from the trattoria to the home kitchen, through the dishes that define these locations. With 70 recipes shared by iconic eateries, chefs, and Maria’s family and friends, The Eternal City is a love letter to Rome that takes you past the monuments, and into the lives of modern-day Romans. This is an invitation to their tables. Embrace la dolce vita and pull up a chair.

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Book SynopsisNo meat, no cheese, no problem! Enjoy hearty, delicious Italian classics like Carbonara with Beetroot “Pancetta” and Linguine with “Clam” Sauce in Vegan Pasta Night.Table of ContentsContents Introduction Ch. 1 | FRESH PASTAS, SAUCES, AND ESSENTIALS Ch. 2 | VEGAN CHEESES Ch. 3 | VEGAN MEATS Ch. 4 | BAKED PASTAS Ch. 5 | FANCY PASTAS Ch. 6 | FILLED PASTAS Ch. 7 | BREADS AND SPREADS Ch. 8 | SIDES AND STAPLES Resources About the Author 205 Index

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Book SynopsisGiving readers an insider's look at Taiwanese cooking with almost 100 recipes for both home-style dishes and street food, this book includes recipes that range from the familiar, such as Pork Belly Buns, Three Cup Chicken, and Beef Noodle Soup, to the exotic, like the Stuffed Bitter Melon, Oyster Noodle Soup, and Dried Radish Omelette.Trade Review"In this appetizing collection, Erway ("The Art of Eating In"), an acclaimed blogger at Not Eating Out in NY, takes readers on a cultural and culinary tour of Taiwan that will engage armchair travelers and foodies alike From pantry staples such as chili bean sauce, ginger, and rice wine to the vibrant night markets that take over entire streets, she offers an insider s perspective of the Taiwanese lifestyle and reveals what makes a dish distinctly Taiwanese. In addition to chapters on appetizers, vegetables, meat, and seafood, she explores the lasting culinary influences of military villages, train bento boxes, and Taiwanese tea. Recipes for fried pork chop noodle soup, shredded chicken over rice, and Hakka-style sweet green tea convey cultural insight as well as instruction Photos of everyday people, the diverse landscape, and alluring dishes complete this engaging and delightful collection." "Publisher's Weekly," starred review Erway s cookbook is among the very first to celebrate Taiwanese food and culture in English. It is written with deep affection, and the photographs capture the beauty of Taiwan and its tantalizing cooking. Erway s charming stories make this book as much a travelogue as an enticing introduction to this little-known cuisine. Grace Young, author of "Stir-Frying to the Sky s Edge" A fresh voice, a fascinating new culture (at least for most of us), and bulletproof recipes. Cathy Erway writes as well as she cooks, which is great. Peter Kaminsky, author of "Culinary Intelligence" Taiwanese is one of the great neglected regional cuisines of China. Why? Because Taiwanese restaurateurs are more likely to open Cantonese, Shanghai, or Sichuan restaurants, and keep their own excellent dishes like stinky tofu, oyster omelets, beef noodle soup, and meatball mochi to themselves. In Cathy Erway s new cookbook "The Food of Taiwan," she explicates all these recipes and more, filling a great gap in our knowledge of Chinese cooking, inviting you to mount your own dinner party. Robert Sietsema, Eater NY" "In this appetizing collection, Erway (The Art of Eating In), an acclaimed blogger at Not Eating Out in NY, takes readers on a cultural and culinary tour of Taiwan that will engage armchair travelers and foodies alike... From pantry staples such as chili bean sauce, ginger, and rice wine to the vibrant night markets that take over entire streets, she offers an insider's perspective of the Taiwanese lifestyle and reveals what makes a dish distinctly Taiwanese. In addition to chapters on appetizers, vegetables, meat, and seafood, she explores the lasting culinary influences of military villages, train bento boxes, and Taiwanese tea. Recipes for fried pork chop noodle soup, shredded chicken over rice, and Hakka-style sweet green tea convey cultural insight as well as instruction... Photos of everyday people, the diverse landscape, and alluring dishes complete this engaging and delightful collection." --Publisher's Weekly, starred review "Erway's cookbook is among the very first to celebrate Taiwanese food and culture in English. It is written with deep affection, and the photographs capture the beauty of Taiwan and its tantalizing cooking. Erway's charming stories make this book as much a travelogue as an enticing introduction to this little-known cuisine."--Grace Young, author of Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge "A fresh voice, a fascinating new culture (at least for most of us), and bulletproof recipes. Cathy Erway writes as well as she cooks, which is great."--Peter Kaminsky, author of Culinary Intelligence "Taiwanese is one of the great neglected regional cuisines of China. Why? Because Taiwanese restaurateurs are more likely to open Cantonese, Shanghai, or Sichuan restaurants, and keep their own excellent dishes--like stinky tofu, oyster omelets, beef noodle soup, and meatball mochi--to themselves. In Cathy Erway's new cookbook The Food of Taiwan, she explicates all these recipes and more, filling a great gap in our knowledge of Chinese cooking, inviting you to mount your own dinner party."--Robert Sietsema, Eater NY "Erway's cookbook is among the very first to celebrate Taiwanese food and culture in English. It is written with deep affection, and the photographs capture the beauty of Taiwan and its tantalizing cooking. Erway's charming stories make this book as much a travelogue as an enticing introduction to this little-known cuisine."--Grace Young, author of "Stir-Frying to the Sky's Edge" "A fresh voice, a fascinating new culture (at least for most of us), and bulletproof recipes. Cathy Erway writes as well as she cooks, which is great."--Peter Kaminsky, author of "Culinary Intelligence" "Taiwanese is one of the great neglected regional cuisines of China. Why? Because Taiwanese restaurateurs are more likely to open Cantonese, Shanghai, or Sichuan restaurants, and keep their own excellent dishes--like stinky tofu, oyster omelets, beef noodle soup, and meatball mochi--to themselves. In Cathy Erway's new cookbook "The Food of Taiwan," she explicates all these recipes and more, filling a great gap in our knowledge of Chinese cooking, inviting you to mount your own dinner party."--Robert Sietsema, Eater NY

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Book SynopsisWinner of the  2018 James Beard Foundation Cookbook Award in International categoryFinalist for the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Book Awards A collection of 100 recipes for regional Mexican food from the popular San Francisco restaurant.The true spirit, roots, and flavors of regional Mexican cooking—from Puebla, Mexico City, Michoacán, the Yucatán, and beyond--come alive in this cookbook from Gonzalo Guzman, head chef at San Francisco restaurant Nopalito. Inspired by food straight from the sea and the land, Guzman transforms simple ingredients, such as masa and chiles, into bright and flavor-packed dishes.The book includes fundamental techniques of Mexican cuisine, insights into Mexican food and culture, and favorite recipes from Nopalito such as Crispy Red Quesadillas with Braised Pork and Pork Rinds; Toasted Corn with Crema, Ground Chile, and Queso Fresco; Tamales with Red Spiced Sunflower Seed Mole; and Salsa-Dipped Griddled Chorizo and Potato Sandwiches. Capped off by recipes for cocktails, aqua frescas, paletas, churros, and flan—Nopalito is your gateway to Mexico by way of California. This is a cookbook to be read, savored, and cooked from every night.

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Book SynopsisSweet, intense, and colorful is how Sicilian pastries will appear to the fortunate eyes seeing them for the first time. Those who have time to get to know them well, however, will also find it sensual, dramatic, and irreverent. Making pastries in Sicily is never a purely gastronomic issue; it may be a declaration of love, social ostentation of personal wealth, or even a way of mocking a defeated enemy. It is a gesture that involves countless intentions, coded and described in stories rooted in the mists of time. This anthology collects some of those stories and the most delicious Sicilian sweets, illustrated by poignant images and accompanied by some personal tips. The scents of childhood and cherished memories are bound together by one certainty: In Sicily, a sweet is never something that is just good to eat. It is a magical microcosm, an ancient tale, a legend that demands to be told.

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Book SynopsisExplore the heart of Japanese daily life through its iconic convenience stores!For any visitor to Japan, it becomes immediately clear how central the convenience store (or konbini') is to everyday life. Different to our understanding of the convenience store in the US, Japan's three huge chains 7 Eleven, Family Mart, Lawson are the beating heart of the nation. Locals will pop into the konbini multiple times a day for household items, umbrellas (during those summer storms), manga and, of course, food in all its forms. From instant snacks, onigiri, lunch bento, steaming oden, the fluffiest cheesecake slices and pot noodles. This book celebrates the sometimes odd, always delicious offerings through recipes and stories, as well as delving into the history of this peculiarly Japanese cultural icon.

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Book Synopsis65 deliciously authentic recipes straight from Mama’s kitchen.My Big Fat Greek Cookbook is a comprehensive, contemporary overview of Greek food, recipes, and family culture as documented by the son of a Greek immigrant as his mother neared the end of her life. “This Greek eating tragedy has a beginning (appetizer), a middle (main course), and an end (dessert),” Christos shared. “As my Mama is in her final act, it’s fitting that a quarter of her recipes are desserts. Bon appétit! Kali Orexi! (Insert the sound of breaking plates here . . .)” This is more than just a list of ingredients or series of steps, of course. It’s filled with simple recipes, gorgeous photographs, traditional meals, memories, and tidbits of information that draw family and friends to Greek tables time and again. It has everything from iconic egg-lemon sauce to rich soups, sweet pies, and traditional delicacies like rabbit stew and octopus with pasta, accompanied by tales of Greek history and insight into cultural nuances. Recipes include: Meatballs (keftedes) Lentils (fatkes) Stuffed vegetables (gemistra) Spinach pie (spanakopita) Tzatziki Spaghetti with cheese (makaronia me tyri) Roast lamb (arni sto fourno) Moussaka Apple cake (milopita) Ride pudding (rizogalo) And more! With stunning photographs throughout, this book is a peek into a Greek family that has achieved what so many of us yearn for: a fuller, more meaningful and joyful life, lived simply and nourished on real, delicious Greek meals that you can access anywhere with this cookbook on hand.Trade Review“Christos has captured the essence of Greek home cooking through this collection of his mother’s recipes. An easy-to-read cookbook, emphasizing the simplistic beauty of Greek cuisine.” —Peter Minaki, author of The Big Book of Mediterranean Recipes “Bravo, Christos. Documenting the treasure trove of recipes in a Greek kitchen isn’t easy, but it’s well worth the effort. I can’t wait to pull up a chair and join the feast!” —Marisa Churchill, Top Chef competitor and author of Sweet & Skinny “This cookbook is as much about love as it is about food. A love for family, a love for Greek food, and most of all, a love for the author's mother, who expressed her affection for friends and family through her cooking. Food was her language of love, her recipes preserved for all time in this touching tribute.” —JB Macatulad, willflyforfood.net "Christos shows us how to make healthy and nutritious recipes, including plant-based meals, and quite honestly inspires us all to own our culture and heritage. Greek cuisine is such a powerful way of eating and surely this book will transform us all.” —Maria Koutsogiannis, author of Mindful Vegan Meals, food stylist, photographer and writer for FoodByMaria “Who doesn’t love Greek food? Years ago, I was invited to Greece to write an article about its cuisine and I had the privilege to stay with a local Greek family. Within five minutes upon my arrival, I was instantly transformed from journalist to family member, and I couldn’t stop eating because everything tasted so good! And that family’s sense of generosity and pride came rushing back to me when I read Christos’s family recipes and memories. The Greeks are masters of simple, accessible, and delicious food. I wish Christos’s mother would invite me over to try her yummy galaktoboureko—sweet and crunchy on the outside, and filled with the perfect custard on the inside!” —Ricardo Larrivée, chef and owner of Cafe Ricardo, host of Ricardo and Friends (Food Network), and author of Vegetables First

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Book SynopsisAn updated edition of an IACP Award-winning classic introduces traditional techniques for preparing artisanal doughs while incorporating new ingredient and equipment sections, four-color photography and instructions for using the natural yeast method.

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Book SynopsisQuick and easy Asian cooking from School of Wok founder and chef Jeremy PangCelebrate fast, furious and fresh Asian cooking with over 80 recipes from the award-winning culinary institution, School of Wok. Bringing together the best Asian flavors from across the continent, this book is a combination of quick-fire, easy meals that take as little as 15 minutes to cook. From lavish suppers for lavish weekend suppers to family feasts with a bit more flare, Jeremy Pang's School of Wok contains the tips and tricks you need to make the world of Asian cooking easily accessible so you never have to resort to a takeaway ever again. Most recipes in the book utilise the 'wok clock' technique, where the ingredients are laid out in a clock formation in the order they will be cooked for complete simplicity. Wok Wednesdays and Flavor Fridays, all seen on the School of Wok Youtube channel, are also featured.Recipes include: Black Pepper Hong Kong Beef BBQ Pork Bao  Vegan Pad Thai  Pork and Prawn Wontons in Homemade Sichuan Chilli Oil Sweet and Sour Crispy Cauliflower Coming from three generations of Chinese cooks, chef, author and TV presenter Jeremy Pang decided to follow his heart and bring the world of Asian cuisine to fellow food enthusiasts and establish School of Wok in London, a culinary school specializing in teaching Eastern cuisine to students in the comfort of their own homes. 

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Book SynopsisFrench Kitchen Lessons is a celebration of food, farm life, and the seasons—not only the seasons of the year, but the seasons of life: starting over, finding a place, trying new things, and gathering.  In 2010, Cat Bude and her husband left their jobs in the Pacific Northwest, packed up their house and their kids, and moved to Normandy, France. After much looking, they found a run-down, rambling farmhouse, overrun with wild rabbits, and Rabbit Hill Farm was born. As Cat and her family settled into life on the farm, an urge to share the joys of country life led Cat to start the website Rabbit Hill Lifestyle, and eventually she began hosting vintage shopping tours, guided market trips, lavender harvest parties, and cooking classes for readers of her blog traveling to Rabbit Hill.French Kitchen Lessons begins with classic French staples like pastry doughs, mother sauces, and stocks, then teaches you how to transform them in

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Book SynopsisAuthentic Indian food from Manju, one of the world's oldest chefs, and her award-winning restaurant in this homage to the vegetarian cuisine of Gujarat. 2022 She Awards Outstanding Culinary Skills winner Manju Patel. 2023 Be Inclusive Hospitality winner of Best South Asian Food. Awarded Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2023 top 10% restaurants in the world. This enticing selection of vegetarian and vegan recipes covers every part of Gujarati cuisine from sharing foods such as Samosa and Kachori, snacks such as Chakri and Sev Mamri, through to a wealth of curries to suit every taste using a variety of vegetables, beans and lentils. Recipes for Manju’s popular chutneys that are sold from her much-loved Brighton restaurant are also included, as well as dessert and drink recipes such as Gajar Halwa and Mango Lassi. So, if eating authentic Indian food intrigues, then try this wonderful collection of Indian recipes straight from the heart and kitchen of Manju’s.

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Book SynopsisJapanese desserts from Mochi to Matcha, Manju, Yokan, Anpan, Castella, Wagashi, Dorayaki, Daifuku—and everything in between!Traditional recipes for mochi, wagashi, manju, dorayaki, anpan, melon pan and many others meet the classic Japanese cookies, cakes, tarts, ice creams and custards that are now popular worldwide. Japanese flavors infuse and transform your favorite desserts and create newfound indulgences you can easily prepare at home!Featuring easily accessible ingredients and recipes that are adapted with the Western baker and home cook in mind, Sweet and Easy Japanese Desserts offers 42 delicious recipes grouped into four tempting chapters: Traditional Japanese Desserts like Dorayaki Red Bean Pancakes, Cherry Blossom Mochi and Castella Honey Sponge Cake Western-style Japanese Desserts like Strawberry Matcha and Apricot Mochi Ice Cream and Black Sesame Panna Cotta Popular Matcha-based Desserts featuring Matcha Cake, Matcha Tiramisu, Matcha Lemon Tarts and more Asian Desserts like Hong Kong Style Egg Tarts, Korean Crepes and Strawberry Wontons For a dessert course like no other, the tempting treats in Sweet and Easy Japanese Desserts will surprise and delight you!

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Book SynopsisJoin chef and author Jerry Mai as she shares the iconic dishes and street-food eats that are enjoyed throughout Vietnam, from morning to midnight. As the sun rises, mornings start early in Vietnam: locals perch on plastic stools, slurping large bowls of beef pho, while others grab a crispy pork banh mi for breakfast on the go. Lunch might include delicious grilled meats piled high onto rice, or a cold noodle salad to help stay cool in the midday heat. Weaving through the bustling streets, snacks are all around: rice paper rolls, savoury pancakes, sweet treats, drinks and more. At the end of the day, grilled or barbecued savoury snacks are the perfect foil for freshly brewed beer and are the best prelude to dinner – a communal feast of shared dishes. This is how Vietnam eats, and you’ll find it all here in Vietnam: Morning to Midnight.

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Book SynopsisThe quest for the perfect homemade pizza is over - national pizza chain Franco Manca reveal their iconic recipes for home cooks to recreate.With two dough recipes - their famous slow-rising sourdough and a yeast version - and over 50 topping combinations, there''s a pizza for everyone. Featuring classic Franco Manca favourites such as Margherita or Chorizo, and interesting topping combinations such as Pancetta, Caramelised Onion & Blue Cheese, there are also recipes for the more experimental cooks, such as Radicchio, Smoked Mozzarella & Pig''s Cheek cured by you at home. The soft and easily digestible crust is the perfect base for experimenting with toppings, and tips are included for making your own sauces, flavoured oils, preserving your tomatoes and curing your meat, meaning you can fully personalise your pizza.Aimed at the home cook who doesn''t have a traditional woodburning oven, the recipes have been adapted so you can make tray pizzas, fried pizzas or pizzas in an iron skillet - an ingenious substitute for the oven stone. Use either a pizza stone or a heavy baking tray and still get great results. With simple ingredients and simple steps you will improve your cooking and produce pizzas of exceptional quality.

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Book SynopsisLearn authentic and delicious recipes with this beautifully illustrated Filipino cookbook.

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Book SynopsisIn the follow-up to his acclaimed Made in Italy, Britain''s favourite Italian chef embarks on a gastronomic tour of Sicily, a beautiful, sun-drenched isle with a rich and unique culture.When Giorgio Locatelli was about ten years old, and had scarcely holidayed outside his native northern Italy, he was captivated by tales of beautiful seas, idyllic beaches and a different way of life, recounted by the few intrepid local friends who had been to Sicily.Some twenty years later he finally visited the island for the first time and, seeing it through the eyes of a chef, he recalls, I was completely blown away. It was so green and gorgeous, the whole island was a garden of wheat and vegetable fields, orange and lemon groves, olive groves and vineyards' Now he is producing his own olive oil on the island and the Locatelli family spend a part of every summer there. Sicily has had a big influence on the way I cook,' says Giorgio. I have always loved simplicity, but there, you have true simplicityTrade Review‘It’s difficult to top Giorgio Locatelli’s last book, the magnificent Made in Italy. But with Made in Sicily, a tome devoted to the food of that magical island, he might just have done it. In fact, it’s possibly the best book on Sicilian food in the English language…A classic from one of the great Italian chefs.’ Tom Parker-Bowles, Mail on Sunday

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Book SynopsisA San Francisco Chronicle Bestseller2023 Southwest Book of the Year Selection"The arid land that starts in Arizona and stretches into Mexico's west coast is Ronstadt's foothold in the world. It's a story she has told through music, and now wants to tell through food."—The New York Times"The book is many things at once. It’s a portrait of a place, the Sonoran Desert, and it’s a genealogy of sorts, an archival romp through Ronstadt’s family history."—Vogue"An album of loves for the high desert of Sonora and Ronstadt's hometown of Tucson."—NPRRock and Roll Hall of Famer Linda Ronstadt takes readers on a journey to the place her soul calls home, the Sonoran Desert, in this candid new memoir.In Feels Like Home, Grammy award-winning singer Linda Ronstadt effortlessly evokes the magical panorama of the high desert, a landscape etched by sunlight and carved by wind, offering a personal tour built around meals and memories of the place where she came of age. Growing up the granddaughter of Mexican immigrants and a descendant of Spanish settlers near northern Sonora, Ronstadt’s intimate new memoir celebrates the marvelous flavors and indomitable people on both sides of what was once a porous border whose denizens were happy to exchange recipes and gather around campfires to sing the ballads that shaped Ronstadt’s musical heritage. Following her bestselling musical memoir, Simple Dreams, this book seamlessly braids together Ronstadt’s recollections of people and their passions in a region little understood in the rest of the United States. This road trip through the desert, written in collaboration with former New York Times writer Lawrence Downes and illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs by Bill Steen, features recipes for traditional Sonoran dishes and a bevy of revelations for Ronstadt’s admirers. If this book were a radio signal, you might first pick it up on an Arizona highway, well south of Phoenix, coming into the glow of Ronstadt’s hometown of Tucson. It would be playing something old and Mexican, from a time when the border was a place not of peril but of possibility.Trade Review"Feels Like Home: A Song for the Sonoran Borderlands […] is a way to explain why the arid land that starts in Arizona and stretches into Mexico's west coast is [Ronstadt's] foothold in the world. It's a story she has told through music, and now wants to tell—as much as she can—through food."—The New York Times"The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, granddaughter of Mexican immigrants and descendant of Spanish settlers, explores her family history and the complicated relationship between the US and Mexico in her new book, Feels Like Home: A Song for the Sonoran Borderlands. […] In the book and in conversation, her continuing love for the music and culture she grew up with shines through."—Esquire"[Feels Like Home] is most easily described as a memoir. […] In reality the book is many things at once. It’s a portrait of a place, the Sonoran Desert, and it’s a genealogy of sorts, an archival romp through Ronstadt’s family history. It’s about music: 'How a singer is both born and made, learning by singing and being sung to,' in the words of her co-author, the journalist Lawrence Downes. But it’s also about food."—Vogue"Feels Like Home expands on the theme of her musical memoir, Simple Dreams, which was published in 2013. Along with the personal stories that Ronstadt has never before told in full about her ancestors and her childhood in the 1950s and '60s, she also draws attention to the border politics that have impacted the lives of so many immigrants and refugees."—San Francisco Chronicle"[A] travelogue, a memoir, a family history, a photo study, and a cookbook that will transport you to the vast dessert that links Arizona and Mexico."—Boston Globe"Linda Ronstadt's Feels Like Home is an album of loves for the high desert of Sonora and her hometown of Tucson, shown through photos by Bill Steen and pages of her own recollections of family and friends and even—or maybe that's especially—recipes that bring family and friends together with echoes of each other."—NPR"A lively, lovely exaltation of the dry, cactus-studded, indelible Sonoran Desert." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Ronstadt celebrates her roots in this engaging, personal and entertaining hybrid family memoir/cookbook and social history." —Library Journal, starred review"Chock-full of the Mexican ranch recipes Ronstadt learned at home, [Feels Like Home] also recalls a time before walls and politics had driven a wedge between a culture she remembers as 'fluid,' when the Southwest was communal rather than rife with cultural conflict."—The Daily Beast"Is any Tucsonan as beloved as Linda Ronstadt? Likely not, and her celebration of the Sonoran Desert will help cinch the deal. […] Her book is richly illustrated with photographs of people and places and studded with saliva-spurring recipes, but it's Linda Ronstadt's winsome prose that makes it a treasure." —Pima County Library, 2023 Southwest Book of the Year"One of the key questions of Feels Like Home [is] how to validate long-term attachments to and senses of place that are nevertheless those of settlers. This is an important question for U.S. readers, whose familial connections to this country’s legacy of Indigenous dispossession are often left unknown or are blurred behind the discourse of a nation of immigrants. Ronstadt holds the two in tension."—Los Angeles Review of Books"Feels Like Home issues an invitation to sit a while and listen as Ronstadt regales us with warm stories of the ones she loves, the places woven into the fabric of her being, and the food and music that sustain us all."—No Depression"[A] celebration of culture, music, geography, food and family ties that know no borders. It is eloquently told by a singer who has devoted much of her career to transcending musical borders […] [Ronstadt's] memoir is a valentine to her family and the Mexican heritage she has long celebrated in words and music."—San Diego Union-Tribune"Illuminates the culture, food and natural wonders of the Sonoran Desert, which stretches from [Ronstadt's] Arizona childhood home through a large swatch of northern Mexico."—Parade"A must for fans, [Feels Like Home is] a heartfelt homage to [Ronstadt's] Mexican heritage and deep emotional connection to the American Southwest, where the Tucson-born artist grew up. The beloved singer […] writes lyrically about her ancestral homelands and crossing 'and recrossing and crisscrossing' the literal and metaphoric borders between them, 'until it fades to insignificance, like a rubbed-out pencil mark.'"—AARP Magazine"In 2013, Ronstadt wrote a more traditional memoir about her career titled Simple Dreams: A Musical Memoir […] Her new book, however, goes much farther back, diving into her personal history, tracing her family’s Mexican roots in Sonora, and fondly recalling how her musical childhood in Arizona shaped her as a performer."—Woman's World"This memoir provides deep insight into Ronstadt’s roots."—Alta Journal"Grammy award-winning singer Linda Ronstadt shares a profoundly moving and visceral memoir and travelog, rooted in place, family heritage, history and food. Co-written with New York Times editor Lawrence Downes, Feels Like Home explores Ronstadt's background long before she became a musical icon. [...] This book digs deep into the linkages that produced her rich body of work and, more importantly, shaped her identity." —BookTrib"A true labor of love and a must-read."—Long Island Weekly"Reading Feels Like Home is a tactile experience that employs the senses. It begins with its beautiful design as a smaller-size coffee table book, printed on fine, thick paper and filled with full-color family photographs and scenes from the Sonoran Borderlands. Twenty recipes, arranged by theme and broken up into batches, follow various sections of the book. These recipes allow readers to experience something that Ronstadt thoroughly enjoys; it is a unique form of immersion into her story through the taste and aroma of food."—BookTrib"Feels Like Home is a memoir with food and a travel book about a handful of families. Ronstadt is at the book’s center, providing a deep understanding of what life was like for those hardy people who settled in the Sonoran desert many years ago, as well as the Indigenous people who lived there for centuries longer."—Orange County Register"Informative yet casual, reading the book feels like a day hanging out with Ronstadt while being amazed by her ordinary demeanor [and] lack of pretense despite her wealth and fame."—Cleburne Times-Review“[A] very sweet-hearted book [...] it hits a lot of sweet spots for what is kind of the perfect coffee table book.”—Mark Athitakis, KJZZ Radio, Phoenix"Ronstadt's tone is friendly, unaffected and disarming. Readers will be enchanted by the genial manner in which she shares details of her background, heritage and personal evolution. This beautiful book, rich in heart and soul, is tremendously enhanced by the wonderful photos taken by Ronstadt's friend Bill Steen. After reading the memoir, fans will come away knowing and loving Linda Ronstadt even more." —Pop Culture Classics“Feels Like Home invites us on an exquisite journey of beauty, adventure and history. It’s a magical trip you don’t want to miss. This book will fill your heart, your soul and your spirit. We need that now more than ever.”—Dolores Huerta, labor organizer and civil-rights activist“Feels Like Home is personal and revealing—with vivid portraits of her forebears who immigrated first to Northern Mexico and then Tucson, Arizona, with striking photographs, family letters, and an array of recipes and songs, she weaves together an unforgettable tale of her life and talented musical family. This is quintessentially an American story—touching, and well worth reading.”—Jerry Brown, former governor of CaliforniaTable of ContentsContents Introduction by Lawrence DownesA Note from Linda on the Recipes 1. Where the Water Turns 2. Desert PeopleSidebar: A Letter to FrancisSidebar: Saints and Angels 3. Margarita’s Letters 4. Mi PuebloSidebar: Lupe and Fred: A Love StorySidebar: Aunt Luisa’s LettersSidebar: Let’s Talk Horses 5. La FronteraSidebar: Casa Alitas 6. The Mission Garden 7. Canelo Diary 8. Desert Cattle 9. El Futuro 10. Coda: My Dream Song ListGratitudeAbout the Authors

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Book SynopsisTrue to the 'positive eating, positive living' ethos of Wagamama's idiosyncratic chain of noodle restaurants, this official collection of recipes shares the secret of the hallmark culinary minimalism that has won it instant cult status worldwide. The distinctive Wagamama flavour originates from the traditional 200-year-old ramen (noodle) shops of Japan which guarantee nourishment with ingredients that cleanse and nurture the mind and body. Suitable for meat-eaters, seafood lovers and vegetarians alike, the 120 recipes have been specially created by the people behind Wagamama's unique house style and concentrate on cooking fresh, quality ingredients in a way that retains maximum flavour and nutrition. With mouth-watering recipes for appetisers and side dishes, hearty soups and stir-fries, and exotic sweet-rice desserts and juices, plus hints and tips on ingredients, equipment, cooking techniques and structuring a meal, this unique collection means that the stylish Wagamama experience is now yours to take home.Whether you want to impress the health-conscious dinner guest or simply feed family and friends good, wholesome meals, this book allows you to recreate the best of Japanese cooking with a selection of delicious, low-fat, one-pot meals which are easy on your time and budget as well as your waistline.

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Book SynopsisThe first book to reveal the undiscovered jewels of Southeast Asian cuisine.

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Book SynopsisWinner, 2019 James Beard Award for Best Book of the Year in WritingFinalist, 2019 IACP Award, Literary Food WritingNamed a Best Food Book of the Year by the Boston Globe, Smithsonian, BookRiot, and more Semifinalist, Goodreads Choice Awards “Thoughtful, well researched, and truly moving. Shines a light on what it means to cook and eat American food, in all its infinitely nuanced and ever-evolving glory.” —Anthony Bourdain American food is the story of mash-ups. Immigrants arrive, cultures collide, and out of the push-pull come exciting new dishes and flavors. But for Edward Lee, who, like Anthony Bourdain or Gabrielle Hamilton, is as much a writer as he is a chef, that first surprising bite is just the beginning. What about the people behind the food? What about the traditions, the innovations, the memories? A natural-born storyteller, Lee decided to hit the road and spent two years uncovering fascinating narratives from every corner of the country. There’s a Cambodian couple in Lowell, Massachusetts, and their efforts to re-create the flavors of their lost country. A Uyghur café in New York’s Brighton Beach serves a noodle soup that seems so very familiar and yet so very exotic—one unexpected ingredient opens a window onto an entirely unique culture. A beignet from Café du Monde in New Orleans, as potent as Proust’s madeleine, inspires a narrative that tunnels through time, back to the first Creole cooks, then forward to a Korean rice-flour hoedduck and a beignet dusted with matcha. Sixteen adventures, sixteen vibrant new chapters in the great evolving story of American cuisine. And forty recipes, created by Lee, that bring these new dishes into our own kitchens.

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Book SynopsisRichard Olney – responsible for the legendary Time-Life cooking series as well as other cooking classics such as his wonderful Simple French Food (also published by Grub Street) – moved to Provence in 1961 and had the good fortune to befriend Lulu and Lucien Peyraud, the owners of the noted Domaine Tempier vineyard in Provence, not far from Marseilles. Lulu’s Provençal Table tantalizes the reader with Olney’s descriptions of the regional food served as the vineyard meals at the domaine. Then he lovingly transcribes Lulu’s recipes. She has an empathy with and understanding of Provençal ingredients that is inspirational. There is succulent Pot-Roasted Leg of Lamb with Black Olives served with Courgette Gratin, and Potato and Sorrel Gratin, delicious with just six ingredients. There are plenty of simple recipes, but the recipe for bouillabaisse is a fascinating 10 pages long. Her 150 recipes read like a roll call of the best of Provence ̶ tapenade, anchoiade, brandade, pissaladière, bagna cauda, sardines grillées, bouillabaisse, bourride, daurade au fenouil, daube, gigot à la ficelle and ratatouille. Starting with aperitifs and amuse-gueule and finishing up with fruit desserts, hers is classic French country cooking, featuring everyday ingredients cooked with respect for their nature and flavour. Having been described as ‘a gastronomic love poem to France’s most exhilarating region’, this is an essential book for any serious food lover’s library.

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Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller and one of the most praised Korean cookbooks of all time, you'll explore the foods and flavors of Koreatowns across America through this collection of 100 recipes.This is not your average journey to Asia cookbook. Koreatown is a spicy, funky, flavor-packed love affair with the grit and charm of Korean cooking in America. Koreatowns around the country are synonymous with mealtime feasts and late-night chef hangouts, and Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard show us why through stories, interviews, and over 100 delicious, super-approachable recipes. It's spicy, it's fermented, it's sweet and savory and loaded with umami: Korean cuisine is poised to break out in the U.S., but until now, the cookbooks have been focused on taking readers on an idealized Korean journey. Koreatown, though, is all about what's real and happening right here: the foods of Korean American communities all over our country, fro

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Book SynopsisCookbook of the Year, Irish Book Awards 2018Cookbook of the Year, Listowel Food Fair 2018Irish Times Best Cookbooks 2018Top Cookbooks 2018, Sunday TimesBest Books of 2018, Sunday IndependentBooks of the Year 2018, Irish Independent'The book exudes a love of food ... there are lots of good things to explore inside' Darina Allen, Irish Examiner In five years selling at farmers' markets and hosting dining events and pop-ups, James Kavanagh and William Murray's food business, Currabinny, has grown a huge fan-base. James and William celebrate traditional ingredients (butter, cream, sea-salt and the best of fresh and local produce), give them a modern twist, and always produce indulgent delicious dishes.The Currabinny Cookbook includes their favourite recipes. From breakfast ideas (Macroom Oatmeal with Saturn Peaches, Pomegranate & Raw Honey) to sumptuous suppers (Rustic Rye Galette with Leeks, Fennel and Goats Cheese; Slow Roasted Salmon with Blood Orange, Lemon, Fennel & Dill; Ham in Juniper & Apple Juice with Mustard Parsnip Mash and Buttered Cabbage) and sweet treats (Apple, Rosemary & Buttermilk Cake; Fresh Blueberry Pie with Lemon Curd Cream) this book is a one-stop bible of delicious, comforting and irresistible recipes.'Has set the foodie world on fire ... it's easy to see why. Easy to make but jam-packed with flavour. We're obsessed' WellFest blog'A handsome collection of recipes using traditional, seasonal ingredients, given a contemporary slant' Irish Times'A lovely book of recipes' Sunday Times'The book is a beauty to behold, packed with the best of Irish seasonal products in recipes given a novel and contemporary touch' Irish Examiner'It's a blast to come across this sweet book of delicious home cooking' Cookbooks of 2018, John & Sally McKenna, McKennas' Guides'Their enthusiasm and irreverence leaps from the pages just as much as their flair in the kitchen ... the book is beautiful with delicate illustrations and tempting photographs' Sunday Independent'A delicious fusion of traditional and modern food' Irish Country Magazine'The pair have a serious love for food ... accessible for cooks of all levels and the images are absolutely gorgeous' Food & Wine Magazine'They've thought of everything when it comes to the cookbook, beautiful images [and] good food' Image Magazine'The prettiest Irish cookbook this autumn' Irish Independent'Brilliant recipes ... really lovely ... I'm definitely going to be making a lot of stuff out of it' Roisin Ingle, Irish Times'Delicious dishes and gorgeous recipes' Stellar'A gorgeous contemporary cookbook - full of traditional recipes with a twist' Irish Examiner'A complete winner!' Her.ie'The bookshelves are heaving with culinary content but one stood out from the crowd ... The Currabinny Cookbook' Irish Farmers Journal, books of the yearTrade ReviewA handsome, well-structured collection of recipes using traditional, seasonal ingredients, given a contemporary slant * Irish Times Magazine *The prettiest Irish cookbook this autumn * Irish Independent Magazine *A gorgeous contemporary cookbook - full of traditional recipes with a twist * Irish Examiner *They've thought of everything when it comes to the cookbook, beautiful images [and] good food * Image Magazine *Delicious dishes and gorgeous recipes * Stellar *The book exudes a love of food ... There are lots of good things to explore inside the covers of the Currabinny Cookbook (I love the graphics too) -- Darina Allen * Irish Examiner *If you open up any page ... it looks delicious but also very easy * Eoghan McDermott *Traditional dishes with a modern twist ... I could eat their flourless dark chocolate and sea salt cake every day * Sunday Times *This book has everything required for a filling Christmas * Irish Independent *A contemporary twist on tradition with a unique cross-generational appeal * Irish Independent, Books of the Year *Their enthusiasm and irreverence leaps from the pages just as much as their flair in the kitchen ... the book is beautiful with delicate illustrations and tempting photographs -- Best Books of 2018 * Sunday Independent *The book is a beauty to behold, packed with the best of Irish seasonal products in recipes given a novel and contemporary touch * Irish Examiner *

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Book SynopsisThis updated edition of Anupy Singla’s bestselling debut cookbook includes 15 additional Indian recipes developed specifically for the slow cooker. Since its original publication in 2010, The Indian Slow Cooker has become a touchstone primer for everyone seeking an accessible entry point to cooking authentic, healthy Indian fare at home. Taking full advantage of the ease and convenience of the slow cooker, these recipes are simpler than their traditional counterparts and healthier than restaurant favorites, as they don’t require extra oil and fat. Singla’s “Indian Spices 101” chapter introduces readers to the mainstay spices of an Indian kitchen, as well as how to store, prepare, and combine them in different ways. Among these 65 recipes are all the classics—specialties like dal, palak paneer, and aloo gobi—and dishes like butter chicken, keema, and much more. The result is a terrific introduction to healthful, flavorful Indian food made using the simplicity and convenience of the slow cooker.

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Book SynopsisWe all know there is more to Indian food than just curries; it can also be really healthy, fresh and super delicious. Chetna's Healthy Indian contains home cooking at its best - straightforward methods, very few ingredients, crowd pleasing flavours, nourishment and comfort. It draws upon inspiration from Chetna's family and friends, creating realistic recipes for midweek, after work, busy weekends or when you simply want to look after yourself with wholesome food.You'll find 80 delicious recipes that require minimum time and effort, including Onion & whole spice chicken curry, Tandoori pan-fried sea bream, Paneer & cavalo nero saag and Baked cardamom & pistachio yogurt pots.Inspired by Indian cuisine, Chetna's Healthy Indian is proof that healthy food does not need to be health food, and convenient meals can be good for you, too.

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Book SynopsisTorta della Nonna brings together 55 of the best Italian sweet recipes from Emiko Davies' books, Florentine, Acquacotta and Tortellini at Midnight, plus five brand new recipes.Across eight chapters, this stunning collection features classic well-known recipes, as well as family recipes passed from generation to generation.The 60 recipes include sweet Italian breakfasts (including Lemon and ricotta cake, Italian brioche croissants and Little custard and quince jam pies); classic treats from nonna's oven (Hazelnut cake, Chocolate and amaretti flan, Stuffed peaches); snacks (Rosemary and sultana buns, Sweet breadsticks, Strawberries and wine); biscuits (Red crown biscuits, Almond biscotti, Polenta biscuits); recipes for celebrations(Florentine cake; Honey and nut pastries; Chocolate-filled sponge roll); treats to eat with a spoon (Baked rice pudding; Coffee-laced ricotta; Zuppa Inglese); frozen treats(Milk gelato; Plum sorbet; Gianduia semifreddo); and five essentials any Italian cook needs up their sleeve.Alongside Emiko Davies' evocative storytelling and beautiful photographs, all shot in Tuscany, from Florence to the Silver Coast, Torta della Nonna will bring the sweet tastes and romance of Italy into your home.

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Book SynopsisA cookbook devoted to the beloved Vietnamese sandwich, featuring 50 recipes ranging from classic fillings to innovative modern combinations.Created by Vietnamese street vendors over a century ago, banh mi is a twist on the French snack of pâté and bread that is as brilliant as it is addictive to eat. Who can resist the combination of crisp baguette, succulent filling, and toppings like tangy, pickled daikon and carrots, thin chile slices, refreshing cucumber strips, and pungent cilantro sprigs? Bringing a new realm of flavor for anyone tired of standard sandwich fare, The Banh Mi Handbook presents more than fifty recipes and numerous insights for crafting a wide range of sandwiches, from iconic classics to modern innovations, including: Crispy Drunken Chicken, Shrimp in Caramel Sauce, Grilled Lemongrass Pork, Beef and Curry Sliders, Coconut Curry Tofu and Lettuce Wrap Banh Mi. Andrea Nguyen’s simple, delicious recipes for flavor-packed fillings, punchy homemade condiments, and crunchy, colorful pickled vegetables bring the very best of Vietnamese street food to your kitchen.

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Book SynopsisUsing only fresh produce and a balanced mix of fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, herbs, fish, poultry and occasionally meat, Lebanese food has the reputation of being amongst the healthiest in the world.This book includes a wide variety of dishes from Lebanese cuisine, including the well known and delicious Hummus, Baba Ghanouj and Tabouleh through to the most authentic and traditional recipes from the rural mountains and bustling cities along the Mediterranean coast. An emphasis on vegetables and pulses means that many recipes are vegetarian friendly as well as being simple, healthy and affordable. You will discover how to turn a few ingredients into a very tasty meal.Trade ReviewLovely ideas for vegetarian salads, starters and dips. * Vegetarian Living *Table of Contents1. An introduction to Lebanese food, and the people and culture of Lebanon 2. Soups and Salads 3. Maza(starters) 4. Meat,chicken and fish main dishes 5. Meals using Vegetables and Pulses 6. Sweets,including delicious Middle Eastern Pastries

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