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Baker's Manualby Joseph Amendola; Nicole Rees
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 29.95Crucial formulas for baking success--an updated edition of the classic reference What do virtually all breads and desserts have in common? They rely on baking formulas, the building block "recipes" that every serious baker must master. For example, behind every tempting napoleon lies a formula for classic puff pastry, while a truly heavenly chocolate brownie cannot exist without the knowledge of how to temper chocolate. Compiled by a veteran instructor at The Culinary Institute of America, this authoritative reference contains 200 completely up-to-date formulas using essential ingredients found in today's pastry kitchens. From American Pie Dough and P?t? Bris?e to Pastry Cream and Cr?me Anglaise, these recipes are written in small- and large-yield... more...
The Appetizer Atlasby Arthur L. Meyer; Jon M. Vann
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 45.00The ultimate single-source cookbook for a world of appetizers Whether in the form of a passed hors d'oeuvre, canap?, or a dish of small bites placed at a table setting, appetizers are the perfect showcase of a cook's creativity and skill. The Appetizer Atlas brings together an enticing range of starters from around the world that will help lead off any dining experience in style. This unique, encyclopedic cookbook offers 400 authentic, savory recipes for appetizers from twenty-eight distinctive regional cuisines-from Mexico to Maghreb, from China to the Caribbean, along with France, India, Italy, Japan, Thailand, and many more. All recipes are kitchen tested, perfect for home cooking, professional catering, and entertaining. With photographs... more...
The Elements of Cookingby Michael Ruhlman; Anthony Bourdain
Simon & Schuster 2007; US$ 11.99In The Elements of Cooking, New York Times bestselling author Michael Ruhlman deconstructs the essential knowledge of the kitchen to reveal what professional chefs know only after years of training and experience. With alphabetically ordered entries and eight beautifully written essays, Ruhlman outlines what it takes to cook well: understanding heat, using the right tools, cooking with eggs, making stock, making sauce, salting food, what a cook should read, and exploring the most important skill to have in the kitchen, finesse. The Elements of Cooking gives everyone the tools they need to go from being a good cook to a great one. more...
365 Foods Kids Love to Eatby Sheila Ellison; Judith Gray
Sourcebooks, Inc. 2005; US$ 10.99The bestselling guide to happy, healthy mealtimes with kids. more...
Tyler Florence's Real Kitchenby Tyler Florence
Crown Publishing Group 2010; US$ 16.99Bold. Unfussy. Irresistible. Real. That’s the kind of food that comes out of Tyler Florence’s kitchen. With a culinary sensibility refined in some of New York’s most high-profile restaurants, and a down-home practicality gained as the cooking guru of Food 911, Tyler cooks food that’s fresh, flavorful, and totally doable. In Tyler Florence’s Real Kitchen , he’ll show you how to cook simple meals that taste amazing, from comfort-food to classics to vibrantly new dishes. Tyler’s long-awaited first cookbook stays true to his cooking philosophy—use great, simple ingredients and then let the natural flavors speak for themselves. He offers can’t-miss recipes for all the crowd-pleasing dishes... more...
The Mozza Cookbookby Matt Molina; Carolynn Carreno; Mario Batali; Nancy Silverton
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group 2011; US$ 18.99A traditional Italian meal is one of the most comforting—and delicious—things that anyone can enjoy. Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton has elevated that experience to a whole new level at her Los Angeles restaurants Osteria Mozza and Pizzeria Mozza, co-owned with restaurateurs Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich. A reservation at Mozza has been the hottest ticket in town since the restaurants opened and diners have been lining up for their wildly popular dishes. Finally, in The Mozza Cookbook, Silverton is sharing these recipes with the rest of the world. The original idea for Mozza came to Nancy at her summer home in Panicale, Italy. And that authentic Italian feel is carried throughout the book as we explore recipes from aperitivo... more...
Good Food: 101 More One-Pot Dishesby Jane Hornby
Ebury Publishing 2010; US$ 6.85Finding wholesome meals that don't require hours in the kitchen can sometimes be tricky, and unfamiliar or complex recipes can be off-putting. That's why Good Food have put together another compact cookbook of recipe suggestions that will appeal to all the family and can be cooked with minimum effort - using just one pot. It's full of classic, balanced and easy-to-prepare dinners perfect for busy weeknights, as well as more relaxed weekend mealtimes. 101 More One-pot Dishes caters for all tastes, with veggie ideas, great dishes for entertaining and even delicious desserts. Every recipe is accompanied by a full-colour photograph and a nutritional breakdown so you can serve your family healthy, home-cooked, tried-and-tested food every... more...
Good Food: 101 One-Pot Dishesby Jeni Wright
Ebury Publishing 2010; US$ 6.85A pot of something delicious simmering away on the stove never fails to tantalise the tastebuds. Whether it's a creamy soup, a fragrant curry or a traditional English pudding, there are endless ideas for one-pot cooking in this book. The team at BBC Good Food Magazine have gathered their tried-and-trusted recipes together to create another fail-safe book of ideas in the hugely popular 101 series. Each recipe is accompanied by a full-page colour photograph so you can create a winner every time. With ideas for starters, main course and desserts, you'll find all you need for inspiration in this handy little book. more...
101 Easy Everyday Recipes Cookbookby Gooseberry Patch
Gooseberry Patch, LLC 2011; US$ 11.99Who doesn't love a meal that's simple to shop for and comes together in a snap? That's exactly what you'll find in 101 Easy Everyday Recipes. Your family will savor most-requested recipes like Coconut-Orange Breakfast Rolls, Apple Crisp Pie, Down-Home Taco Casserole and Unstuffed Green Pepper Soup. And with a photo of every recipe, you'll know just what to expect, making menu planning a breeze! more...
Quick & Easy Family Dinners Cookbookby Gooseberry Patch
Gooseberry Patch, LLC 2011; US$ 2.99There's nothing like gathering around the table for a homecooked meal. Our favorite dinners are always those tried & true recipes that have been handed down, or ones shared by a good friend. Start with Homestyle Baked Spaghetti, Oven Beef & Noodles or Barbecued Honey Ham, and then add a tasty side dish like Confetti Coleslaw, Creamy Macaroni & Cheese or Mom's Potato Salad. And who can resist scrumptious desserts? Cherry Delight, Peach Crinkle, Crustless Apple Pie and Sunny Day Brownies are all yummy ways to end a family meal. more...