Best of
Food-And-Drink

2021

Gulf Coast Cottage


Maggie Miller - 2021
    In the middle of an awful divorce, fifty-three-year-old Georgia Carpenter finds herself out of luck, time, and money. Then her phone rings with the news that her great aunt has died and left her a cottage in the Gulf Coast town of Blackbird Beach.Georgia has no idea what awaits her on the other coast of Florida. All she knows is that she has nowhere else to go. And no reason to stay where she is.​Fortunately for her, life has far more interesting plans than she ever could have realized. Including making the acquaintance of a handsome handyman and getting the chance at a brand new start.

Taste: My Life through Food


Stanley Tucci - 2021
    He shared the magic of those meals with us in The Tucci Cookbook and The Tucci Table, and now he takes us beyond the recipes and into the stories behind them.Taste is a reflection on the intersection of food and life, filled with anecdotes about growing up in Westchester, New York, preparing for and filming the foodie films Big Night and Julie & Julia, falling in love over dinner, and teaming up with his wife to create conversation-starting meals for their children. Each morsel of this gastronomic journey through good times and bad, five-star meals and burnt dishes, is as heartfelt and delicious as the last.Written with Stanley's signature wry humour and nostalgia, Taste is a heartwarming read that will be irresistible for anyone who knows the power of a home-cooked meal.

Finding Freedom: A Cook's Story; Remaking a Life from Scratch


Erin French - 2021
    This singular memoir--a classic American story--invites readers to Erin's corner of her beloved Maine to share the real person behind the "girl from Freedom" fairytale, and the not-so-picture-perfect struggles that have taken every ounce of her strength to overcome, and that make Erin's life triumphant.In Finding Freedom, Erin opens up to the challenges, stumbles, and victories that have led her to the exact place she was ever meant to be, telling stories of multiple rock-bottoms, of darkness and anxiety, of survival as a jobless single mother, of pills that promised release but delivered addiction, of a man who seemed to offer salvation but in the end ripped away her very sense of self. And of the beautiful son who was her guiding light as she slowly rebuilt her personal and culinary life around the solace she found in food--as a source of comfort, a sense of place, as a way of bringing goodness into the world. Erin's experiences with deep loss and abiding hope, told with both honesty and humor, will resonate with women everywhere who are determined to find their voices, create community, grow stronger and discover their best-selves despite seemingly impossible odds. Set against the backdrop of rural Maine and its lushly intense, bountiful seasons, Erin reveals the passion and courage needed to invent oneself anew, and the poignant, timeless connections between food and generosity, renewal and freedom.

Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography


Laurie Woolever - 2021
    His impact was outsized and his legacy has only grown since his death.Now, for the first time, we have been granted a look into Bourdain’s life through the stories and recollections of his closest friends and colleagues. Laurie Woolever, Bourdain’s longtime assistant and confidante, interviewed nearly a hundred of the people who shared Tony’s orbit—from members of his kitchen crews to his writing, publishing, and television partners, to his daughter and his closest friends—in order to piece together a remarkably full, vivid, and nuanced vision of Tony’s life and work. From his childhood and teenage days, to his early years in New York, through the genesis of his game-changing memoir Kitchen Confidential to his emergence as a writing and television personality, and in the words of friends and colleagues including Eric Ripert, José Andrés, Nigella Lawson, and W. Kamau Bell, as well as family members including his brother and his late mother, we see the many sides of Tony—his motivations, his ambivalence, his vulnerability, his blind spots, and his brilliance.Unparalleled in scope and deeply intimate in its execution, with a treasure trove of photos from Tony's life, Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography is a testament to the life of a remarkable man in the words of the people who shared his world.

All Wands on Deck


Mara Webb - 2021
    She sold up her cafes back home and took up an opportunity that looked too good to be true. A beach side café on a remote island where no one knows her name, doesn’t that sound like heaven? Well… things are never simple.News of her arrival seemed to travel fast across the island of Hallow Haven, but the locals know things about Sadie that she hasn’t told anyone, things that even she doesn’t know.She’s barely started a tour of the place before she is dragged into a cellar to dodge the incoming storm. Her new friend Kate insists that Sadie accompany her on a damage check around the island. First stop; the cemetery. It seems that there is one extra grave and it has been uncovered by the rain.This is the beginning of a whole new chapter for Sadie, she is about to learn things about herself that have been hidden all her life. It turns out she has relatives out here, and they are all witches too.Hallo Haven is a place filled with ancient feuds, magic and secrecy. Sadie was brought here by fate and only she can bring peace to the islands that surround her. Who can she turn to for help? The hot Sheriff that is trying to keep his distance, the local hiking expert that appears when Sadie is in danger, or the ghost in her kitchen? Life’s a beach.

Girly Drinks: A World History of Women and Alcohol


Mallory O'Meara - 2021
    Skinny martinis. Vodka sodas with lime. These are the cocktails that come in sleek-stemmed glasses, bright colors and fruity flavors—these are the Girly Drinks.From the earliest days of civilization, alcohol has been at the center of social rituals and cultures worldwide. But when exactly did drinking become a gendered act? And why have bars long been considered “places for men” when, without women, they might not even exist?With whip-smart insight and boundless curiosity, Girly Drinks unveils an entire untold history of the female distillers, drinkers and brewers who have played a vital role in the creation and consumption of alcohol, from ancient Sumerian beer goddess Ninkasi to iconic 1920s bartender Ada Coleman. Filling a crucial gap in culinary history, O’Meara dismantles the long-standing patriarchal traditions at the heart of these very drinking cultures, in the hope that readers everywhere can look to each celebrated woman in this book—and proudly have what she’s having.

Murder at the Beacon Bakeshop


Darci Hannah - 2021
    She'd spent many childhood summers near this beach community and converting the old run-down lighthouse into a bakery café and home offers a perfect fresh start for Lindsey and her devoted Newfoundland dog, Wellington.But not everyone in town has a sweet tooth. The preservation society won't have the lighthouse's history sugar coated by lattes and cakes--and a protest group crashes Lindsey's Memorial Day opening. Then her ex-fiancé Jeffrey Plank and his girlfriend Mia Wong arrive to trash the place. In the ensuing chaos Mia chokes on a donut and dies.An autopsy reveals cyanide in Mia's bloodstream and Lindsey is the police's prime suspect. To clear her name, she's going to need to combine ingredients found in the town's checkered past to uncover the identity of a desperate killer...

Baker's Dozen


Lori R. Taylor - 2021
    But when she's scared, she can't help defending herself, even from the people who want to help her.Dumped by her cheating fiancé and mourning the loss of her mother to cancer, Maeve dreams of opening a bakery. But the only way she can afford that is to win a baking contest. Too bad her high school nemesis has entered too, and is using her rich daddy's money to stack the deck against Maeve.When Maeve stops by Pretty Paws, Baker chooses the best batch of pastries with her super sensitive nose. It's not exactly love at first site, but when Maeve learns that time is almost up on Baker's stay at the shelter, she agrees to take her home for a couple of weeks, to reset the clock.Can Maeve and Baker learn to trust each other, or will life find a way to crush their hopes for a fresh start?Baker's Dozen is the first book in The Soul Mutts Series, heartwarming stories of lost dogs finding new homes with the humans they were born to heal.

Home Made: A Story of Grief, Groceries, Showing Up--and What We Make When We Make Dinner


Liz Hauck - 2021
    When her father died unexpectedly after a brief illness, Liz decided to attempt the cooking project without him. She didn't know what to expect volunteering with court-involved youth, but as a high school teacher she knew that teenagers are drawn to food-related activities, and as a daughter, she believed that if she and the kids made even a single dinner together she could check one box off of her father's long, unfinished to-do list. This is the story of what happened around the table, and how one dinner became one hundred dinners.An intimate account of humorous and heartbreaking conversations, and a vivid account of the clumsy choreography of cooking with other people, Home Made is a sharply observed and honestly told story about how a kitchen can be both safe and dangerous; how even the short journey from kitchen to table can be perilous. Each chapter explores the interconnectedness of flavor, memory, culture, and life and offers a glimpse into the ways we behave when we are hungry and the food we crave when we seek comfort. Home Made is a tender and vivid portrait of poverty and abundance, vulnerability and strength, estrangement and connection. It is a memoir about the radical grace we discover when we consider ourselves bound together in community and a piercing investigation of the essential question: Who are we to each other?

A Match for the Marine


Jess Mastorakos - 2021
    All she has to do is outmatch her conniving co-worker. Maintaining her perfect matchmaking track record should be no problem, especially since her client is a hot Marine with bulging biceps and a killer smile.Gunnery Sergeant Dexter Harrington is not looking for love, but his mother has been laying on the guilt about not wanting him to die alone. So when she buys him the VIP package at Southern California’s premier matchmaking company, he has no choice but to play ball.Right from the start, Dex recognizes Amy is a better match for him than any of the disastrous dates she arranges. Amy isn’t going to let the gorgeous gunny get in the way of achieving her life’s goal. What happens when the matchmaker is the perfect match for the Marine?A Match for the Marine is the first book in a clean romantic comedy series. Get ready to laugh and swoon as these three handsome Marines navigate the waters of love with humor and heart!

Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide


Cecily Wong - 2021
    The curious minds behind Atlas Obscura now turn to the hidden curiosities of food, which becomes a gateway to fascinating stories about human history, science, art, and tradition—like the first book, all organized by country, lavishly illustrated, and full of surprises.

Let's Make Dumplings!: A Comic Book Cookbook


Hugh Amano - 2021
    From wontons to potstickers, buuz to momos, Amano’s expert guidance paired with Becan’s colorful and detailed artwork prove that intricate folding styles and flavorful fillings are achievable in the home kitchen. Let’s Make Dumplings! includes dumpling lore; a master folding guide that familiarizes readers with popular styles, like the pleated crescent of a potsticker or the 4-pointed star of a crab rangoon; and a series of cooking directions to choose from, such as steaming or pan-frying. The recipes range from savory Gyoza to sweet Cambodian Num Kom; from classic Baozi to riffs such as Sesame Chicken Dumplings. Whether it is the family-style eating experience of stacked steamer baskets filled with succulent shumai and plump xiaolongbao or the interactive process of working together to fold hundreds of jiaozi for a celebration, Let’s Make Dumplings! captures the deep level of connection that dumplings bring to any gathering and shows you how to re-create it in your own home.

How to Make Anything Gluten-Free: Over 100 recipes for everything from home comforts to fakeaways, cakes to dessert, brunch to bread!


Becky Excell - 2021
    She is here to show you that a gluten-free life can be exciting and easy, without having to miss out on your favorite foods ever again. Why restrict yourself to the obvious soups, salads and fruit? What you really want are the recipes that you think you can't eat! From proper chicken chow mein to pad thai, doughnuts to lemon drizzle cake, cheesecake to profiteroles, French baguettes to pizza, plus dairy-free, vegan, veggie and low FODMAP options, Becky gives you all the recipes you'll ever need with tips and advice on how to make absolutely anything gluten-free.

Cook Real Hawai'i: A Cookbook


Sheldon Simeon - 2021
    Even when he was winning accolades and adulation for his cooking, two-time Top Chef finalist Sheldon Simeon decided to drop what he thought he was supposed to cook as a chef. He dedicated himself instead to the local Hawai‘i food that feeds his ‘ohana—his family and neighbors. With uncomplicated, flavor-forward recipes, he shows us the many cultures that have come to create the cuisine of his beloved home: the native Hawaiian traditions, Japanese influences, Chinese cooking techniques, and dynamic Korean, Portuguese, and Filipino flavors that are closest to his heart. Through stunning photography, poignant stories, and dishes like wok-fried poke, pork dumplings made with biscuit dough, crispy cauliflower katsu, and charred huli-huli chicken slicked with a sweet-savory butter glaze, Cook Real Hawai‘i will bring a true taste of the cookouts, homes, and iconic mom and pop shops of Hawai‘i into your kitchen.

The Case of the Waffling Warrants


Rosie A. Point - 2021
    

Cook, Eat, Repeat: Ingredients, Recipes, and Stories


Nigella Lawson - 2021
    Whether asking “what is a recipe?” or declaring death to the “guilty pleasure,” Nigella brings her wisdom about food and life to the fore while sharing new recipes that readers will want to return to again and again.Within these chapters are more than a hundred new recipes for all seasons and tastes from Burnt Onion and Eggplant Dip to Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce; from Beef Cheeks with Port and Chestnuts to Ginger and Beetroot Yogurt Sauce. Those with a sweet tooth will delight in desserts including Rhubarb and Custard Trifle; Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake; and Cherry and Almond Crumble.  “The recipes I write come from my life, my home,” says Nigella, and in Cook, Eat, Repeat she reveals the rhythms and rituals of her kitchen through recipes that make the most of her favorite ingredients, with inspiration for family dinners, vegan feasts, and solo suppers, as well as new ideas for cooking during the holidays.

How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying: An Absolute Beginner's Guide to Identifying 29 Wild, Edible Mushrooms


Frank Hyman - 2021
    But for beginner foragers who just want to answer the question “Can it eat it?”, most of the books on the subject are dry, dense, and written by mycologists for other mycologists. Frank Hyman to the rescue! How to Forage for Mushrooms without Dying is the book for anyone who walks in the woods and would like to learn how to identify just the 21 edible mushrooms they’re likely to come across. In it, Hyman offers his expert mushroom foraging advice, distilling down the most important information for the reader in colorful, folksy language that’s easy to remember when in the field. Want an easy way to determine if a mushroom is a delicious morel or a toxic false morel? Slice it in half – “if it’s hollow, you can swallow,” Hyman says. With Frank Hyman’s expert advice and easy-to-follow guidelines, readers will be confident in identifying which mushrooms they can safely eat and which ones they should definitely avoid.

Poison in the Pastries


Susan Harper - 2021
    Not the best way to launch a new business.A cozy mystery from International Bestselling Author Susan Harper.Darla has finally achieved her dream of owning a Food Truck. Before she can start sharing her pastries and coffees with the locals, tragedy strikes. When a customer turns up dead and it’s determined the murder weapon was a pastry from her truck, she has more issues than just launching a new business. Can Darla find a killer and get her food license back or are her dreams all but over?Poison in the Pastries is the first story in the Darla’s Delectables Food Truck Cozy Mystery series. If you like fast-paced mysteries with interesting characters, troublesome pets, and unexpected twists, you’re going to love the Darla’s Delectables Food Truck Cozy Mystery series.

A Side of Murder


Amy Pershing - 2021
    So when the CIA (that’s the Culinary Institute of America) came calling, she happily traded in Cape Cod for the Big Apple. Soon the young chef is a rising star in the city’s food scene—until a feud with another chef (her ex) boils over and goes viral. So when Sam inherits her Great-Aunt Ida’s house on the Cape and lands a job writing restaurant reviews, it seems like the perfect pairing. What could go wrong? Well, as it turns out, a lot. The dilapidated house comes with an enormous puppy. Her new boss is, well, bossy. And the town’s new harbormaster is none other than her first love. Nonetheless, Sam’s looking forward to testing her inner food critic at the Bayview Grille—and indeed the seafood chowder is divine. But the body floating in the pond outside the eatery was not on the menu. Though the drowning is called an accident, Sam is certain it's murder. And as she begins to stir the pot, it becomes terrifyingly clear that she may be writing the recipe for her own untimely demise.

A Cook’s Book


Nigel Slater - 2021
    . .. . . from the first jam tart Nigel made with his mum standing on a chair trying to reach the Aga, through to what he is cooking now. He writes about how his cooking has changed from discovering the trick to whipping cream perfectly, to the best way to roast a chicken. He gives the tales behind the recipes and recalls the first time he ate a baguette in Paris and his first slice of buttercream-topped chocolate cake.These are the favourite recipes Nigel Slater cooks at home every day; the heart and soul of his cooking. Chapters include: the solace of soup, everyday dinners, a feast of green and a slice of tart. Then there are, of course, the ultimate puddings and cakes with sections on the silence of cheesecake and biscuits, friands and the brownie. This is Nigel Slater at his finest.

Tea is for Trouble


Karen Sue Walker - 2021
    How else to explain people breaking into her house?From the moment she moves in, nothing goes right, but her problems seem minor when a dead body turns up in her home. Accused of murder, April teams up with a cantankerous bar owner and a feisty, young antiques expert to solve the crime.And what about the handsome, arrogant chef in her kitchen who no one else can see? She plans to get medical help for what must be a hallucination, but in the meantime, he’s putting a tasty French twist on her menu.If you’ve ever wished someone would remake The Ghost and Mrs. Muir as a culinary murder mystery, this book is for you!Get the first Haunted Tearoom Cozy Mystery now—complete with delicious recipes!

Fast Easy Cheap Vegan: 101 Recipes You Can Make in 30 Minutes or Less, for $10 or Less, and with 10 Ingredients or Less!


Sam Turnbull - 2021
    She is cooking up even simpler vegan comfort food--on a budget, with fewer ingredients, and in 30 minutes or less! Some people think that a vegan diet can be too time-consuming, too much work, and too expensive! In Sam Turnbull's Fast Easy Cheap Vegan, she's busting those myths and showing us just how simple (with 10 ingredients or fewer), inexpensive (for $10 or less), and quick (in 30 minutes or less) it can be to cook delicious plant-based comfort food at home. Wholesome recipes can be made using items you already have in your pantry and fridge. And if they're not stocked in your kitchen, these ingredients are easily found at your local grocery store. Fast Easy Cheap Vegan is filled with 101 recipes, many of them perfect for busy weeknights, like 10-Ingredient Creamy Basil Gnocchi, Gorgeous Greek Bowl, and Quicker Quesadillas. You'll have tons of options for speedy breakfasts and lunches, including Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies, 20-Minute Breakfast Sandwiches, 15-Minute Apple Chickpea Salad, and DIY Instant Ramen Soup, and no shortage of ready-to-go snacks, like Cheesy Cracker Snackers, Loaded Queso Dip, and Cool Ranch Popcorn. And don't skip dessert because there's Lickety-Split Ice Cream, Easy Peasy Peanut Butter Squares, Brownie in a Cup, and 10-Minute Mini Berry� Crisp. Fast Easy Cheap Vegan is all about smart tips and easy techniques that simplify cooking. Many recipes are one-pot, freezer-friendly, and make-ahead meals, creating a stress-free kitchen. So whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, Sam has thought of everything to help get delicious, fuss-free meals on the table in no time flat.

Love Your Gut: Supercharge Your Digestive Health and Transform Your Well-Being from the Inside Out


Megan Rossi - 2021
    The path to health and happiness is inside you—literally. It’s your gut! When you eat well, you feed the helpful gut microbes that nourish your metabolism, your immunity, and even your mood. But your microbiome is as unique as you are, so how to eat well varies from person to person. There’s more to it than one‑size-fits-all advice like “Take probiotics” and “Eat more fermented foods”—in Love Your Gut, Dr. Megan Rossi cuts through the noise. You’ll learn what your gut actually needs, how it works, and, most importantly, what to do when it’s not loving you back.Gauge your gut health with 11 interactive questionnaires: How happy is your microbiome? Could you have a hidden food intolerance? Are your fruit and veggie choices stuck in a rut? You’ll answer these questions and many more!Craft a personal action plan and treat common problems: Learn to manage IBS, bloating, constipation, heartburn, SIBO, and stress—with evidence-based diet strategies, gut-directed yoga flows, sleep hygiene protocols, bowel massage techniques, and more.Enjoy 50 plant-forward, fiber-filled recipes, including Banana, Fig, and Zucchini Breakfast Loaf, Sautéed Brussels Sprouts and Broccolini with Pesto and Wild Rice, Prebiotic Chocolate Bark, and more!Get ready to discover your happiest, healthiest self. Love your gut!

Cook As You Are: Recipes for Real Life, Hungry Cooks and Messy Kitchens


Ruby Tandoh - 2021
    From last-minute inspiration to delicious meals for one, easy one-pot dinners to no-chop recipes for when life keeps your hands full, Ruby brings us 100 delicious, affordable and achievable recipes, including salted malted magic ice cream, one-tin smashed potatoes with lemony sardines and pesto and an easy dinner of plantain, black beans and eden rice.This is a new kind of cookbook for our times: an accessible, inclusive and inspirational addition to any and every kitchen. You don't have to be an aspiring chef for your food to be delectable or for cooking to be a delight. Cook as you are.

I Heart Soul Food: 100 Southern Comfort Food Favorites


Rosie Mayes - 2021
    Authentic, approachable, and mouthwatering, these recipes use easy-to-find ingredients. Perfect for Sunday suppers and other celebrations as well as everyday favorites, these recipes are love on a plate!Organized by meal, the cookbook starts with stick-to-your-ribs breakfast favorites like Blueberry Cornbread Waffles and Shrimp, and Andouille Sausage and Grits, plus plenty of main dishes and sides like Smothered Chicken, Oxtail Stew, Baked Candied Yams, Soul Food Collard Greens, and Sweet Cornbread. Don't forget drinks and desserts like Peach Cobbler, Pralines, and Sweet Iced Tea! Includes 100+ recipes, including 30 fan favorites and 70 never-before-seen recipes, and 90 photographs.

Small Batch Baking: 60 Sweet and Savory Recipes to Satisfy Your Craving


Saura Kline - 2021
    This friendly guide breaks it down for you, meaning you won’t need to calculate any complex measurement conversions. Just follow the tips and instructions and you’ll be whipping up smaller batches of cakes, brownies, breads, pies, and so much more.Exactly the right amount―Portioned for just 6 cupcakes or 12 cookies, these baking recipes make the perfect number for serving a small gathering or just yourself.Customizable recipe yields―All of the ingredients are measured by both weight and volume so it’s easy to double or triple a recipe if you need to make more.Simple kitchen equipment―These sweets can be made with standard bowls and pans, with no need for any specialty or mini bakeware.Create perfectly portioned treats anytime with the Small Batch Baking Cookbook.

The Zero-Waste Chef: Plant-Forward Recipes and Tips for a Sustainable Kitchen and Planet


Anne-Marie Bonneau - 2021
    Because, while one person eliminating all their waste is great, if thousands of people do 20 percent better it will have a much bigger impact on the planet. The good news is you likely already have all the tools you need to begin to create your own change at home, especially in the kitchen.In her debut book, Bonneau gives readers the facts to motivate them to do better, the simple (and usually free) fixes to ease them into wasting less--you can, for example, banish plastic wrap by simply inverting a plate over your leftovers--and, finally, the recipes and strategies to turn them into more sustainable, money-saving cooks.Rescue a loaf from the landfill by making Mexican Hot Chocolate Bread Pudding, or revive some sad greens to make a pesto. Save five bucks (and the plastic tub) at the supermarket with Yes Whey, You Can Make Ricotta Cheese, then use the cheese in a galette and the leftover whey to make sourdough tortillas. With 75 vegan and vegetarian recipes for cooking with scraps, creating fermented staples, and using up all your groceries before they become waste--including end-of-recipe tips on what to do with your ingredients next--Bonneau lays out an attainable vision of a zero-waste kitchen.

Antoni: Let's Do Dinner


Antoni Porowski - 2021
    Antoni's personal philosophy is to keep his cooking simple and healthy during the week so he can indulge on the weekends—but while the recipes in this book are wholesome, they don't skimp on comfort or flavor. Fans of Antoni's deliciously straightforward dishes will not be disappointed with his fresh take on weeknight meals.

Black, White, and the Grey: The Story of an Unexpected Friendship and a Beloved Restaurant


Mashama Bailey - 2021
    Morisano take turns telling how they went from tentative business partners to dear friends while turning a dilapidated formerly segregated Greyhound bus station into The Grey, now one of the most celebrated restaurants in the country. Recounting the trying process of building their restaurant business, they examine their most painful and joyous times, revealing how they came to understand their differences, recognize their biases, and continuously challenge themselves and each other to be better. Through it all, Bailey and Morisano display the uncommon vulnerability, humor, and humanity that anchor their relationship, showing how two citizens commit to playing their own small part in advancing equality against a backdrop of racism.

What She's Having: Stories of Women and Food


Dear Damsels - 2021
    . .What we eat can fill us up, satisfy our needs or leave us hungry for more. It connects us to our culture, defines our routines and flavours our fondest memories.Whole stories are made across a dinner table, and in What She’s Having, sixteen writers explore the complex and meaningful relationships that women have with the food we cook, eat and share.From an essay about elaborate meals for one, an ode to eating with your hands, a story about the love to be found in a plateful of pasta, and a tale exploring the darker side of what we crave: this is a collection that explores food and all its nuances – and celebrates each and every mouthful.For anyone who loves reading what women have to say about food, this collection of fiction, non-fiction and poetry is something to savour.

A Pocket Guide to Sustainable Food Shopping: How to Navigate the Grocery Store, Read Labels, and Help Save the Planet


Kate Bratskeir - 2021
    We all try to live more ethically in our day-to-day lives, but sometimes it’s difficult to implement all we have learned about sustainability into our hectic schedules. This is particularly true when making shopping decisions at the grocery store. In The Pocket Guide to Sustainable Food Shopping you’ll learn the key ingredients to living a healthier and more eco-friendly life, particularly when shopping for the food that fuels you. Let this book be your supermarket companion as you roam the aisles. Including journal pages that you can tear out, this guide provides tips and advice on the best supplies to bring with you when you get your groceries. From how to read the labels to navigating the produce aisle to information on meat, dairy, eggs, and fish to the importance of packaging when buying dried goods, this book has all the answers you need to shop with an ethical mindset. Whether you’re someone who has been making simple, effortless changes for years or someone who doesn’t know where to start, The Pocket Guide to Sustainable Food Shopping is your go-to handbook for anyone who wants to make a difference.

Linda McCartney's Family Kitchen: Over 90 Plant-Based Recipes to Save the Planet and Nourish the Soul


Linda McCartney - 2021
    Now Paul, Mary and Stella have reimagined Linda’s best-loved recipes, in a modern collection that fits perfectly with how we want to eat now. Family favorites such as French Toast, Chili non Carne, Sausage Rolls, Shepherd’s Pie, Pulled Jackfruit Burgers and Crunchy Pecan Cookies are just some of the many simple, nourishing and sustainable vegan recipes included in this stylish book. Complete with personal stories and intimate family photos spanning three decades, Linda McCartney’s Family Kitchen is not only good for you, but for the planet too.

SIBO Made Simple: 90 Healing Recipes and Practical Strategies to Rebalance Your Gut for Good


Phoebe Lapine - 2021
    SIBO Made Simple brings you answers. Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) is a common cause of unwanted bloating, abdominal pain, weight fluctuations, and GI distress. In this guide for achieving long-term healing, health advocate, chef, and SIBO sufferer Phoebe Lapine covers everything you need to know about SIBO and how to thrive in spite of it. Lapine answers all your questions, from what SIBO is (and what it isn’t) to related conditions (Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Celiac disease, and more) to practical strategies for on-going prevention. With expert medical advice from dozens of top SIBO practitioners, SIBO Made Simple provides resources for all phases of treatment, offering a clear culinary road map that can be customized to fit a large variety of gut-healing diets, such as the Bi-Phasic Diet, GAPS, SCD, SIBO Specific Food Guide, and more. With 90 delicious, easy, low FODMAP recipes that make a notoriously tough diet doable and delicious, SIBO Made Simple is a one-of-a-kind toolkit for learning about your condition and tailoring your diet toward healing. Every recipe adds anti-inflammatory ammunition to your diet, while offering suggestions for how to add problematic ingredients back in as you diversify your plate. Getting healthy and feeling great doesn't have to be punitive. SIBO Made Simple offers a clear path forward, from someone who's been there.

Blueberry Love: 46 Sweet and Savory Recipes for Pies, Jams, Smoothies, Sauces, and More


Cynthia Graubart - 2021
    From breakfast treats (Blueberry Cinnamon-Spiced Doughnuts and Blueberry-Pecan French Toast Casserole) to salads (Blueberry, Watermelon, Feta, and Mint), from main courses (Sautéed Pork Tenderloin with Blueberry Balsamic Mustard Glaze) to desserts (Blueberry Layer Cake with Lemon Curd and Cream Cheese Frosting), this book is brimming with classic and creative ways to put blueberries to use. It also includes tips for picking, freezing, and making staples like jam and pie.

The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes


Sam Sifton - 2021
    

Wild Sweetness: Recipes Inspired by Nature


Thalia Ho - 2021
    She guides us through a tale of six distinct seasons and the flavors inspired by them: of bright, herbaceous new life in spring, to the aromatic florals that follow, of bursting summer berries, over-ripe fruit, warmth and spice in fall, then ending with winter and its smolder.In more than 95 recipes, Thalia opens our eyes and taste buds to a celebration of what the wild has to offer—a world of sweet escapism, using flavor to heighten our experience of food. Enthralling, unique, and inspired recipes you’ll want to cook over and over again.

Omelette: Food, Love, Chaos and Other Conversations


Jessie Ware - 2021
    My omelettes are just the same, though more often slightly underdone and less carefully considered. And like my stories, they come in many forms. You might get one late at night, after a little too much wine and alongside a little too much information. I might spend a long time on one that's just a touch extravagant. And many are for the people I care about most, thrown together and with more cheese than is strictly necessary.Collected here are things I've done, things I've seen, things I've thought, and most importantly, things I've tasted. They're slices of parts of my life. Call them omelettes, if you like. I hope you enjoy them.

Why We Cook : Women on Food, Identity, and Connection


Lindsay Gardner - 2021
    In it, artist Lindsay Gardner brings together stories, essays, kitchen profiles, interviews, and more, featuring 112 women restaurateurs, food producers, activists, writers, professional chefs, and home cooks—all of whom are dedicated not only to their craft but to changing the world of food.There are profiles on changemakers, like Cristina Martinez, a chef who emigrated from Mexico and who brings her Philadelphia community together through food while using her platform to champion immigrants’ rights; and Leah Penniman, who describes a day in her life on Soul Fire Farm, which she co-founded to combat racism in the food system. Evocative reflections on food and memory, like Rachel Khong's ode to her mother's love of fruit. And narrative recipes, like restaurateur Nicole Ponseca's Bibingka.With her rich visual storytelling gifts—the book is filled with beautiful watercolour illustrations and portraits—Gardner not only captures a sense of what is unique about each of the women, bringing them to life but adds layers of nuance and insight to their words and their work. Together, their voices reveal the power of food to uplift and nourish, reveal complex questions, and effect change, and offer us all the opportunity to learn about each other and about ourselves.

Foodheim: A Culinary Adventure


Eric Wareheim - 2021
    Alongside recipes for Chicken Parm with Nonna Sauce, Personal Pan Pep Pep, and Crudite Extreme with Dill Dippers, you will discover which eight cocktail recipes you should know by heart, how to saber a bottle of bubbly, and what you need to do to achieve handmade pasta perfection at home.Written with award-winning cookbook editor Emily Timberlake and featuring eye-popping photographs and art chronicling Wareheim's evolution as a drinker, how to baby your pizza dough into pie perfection, and more, Foodheim is the ultimate book for anyone who lives to eat.

The DIRTY, LAZY, KETO No Time to Cook Cookbook: 100 Easy Recipes Ready in under 30 Minutes


Stephanie Laska - 2021
    After losing 140 pounds following the keto diet, Stephanie understands how hard it can be to find the time to cook, especially while managing a hectic household. At the end of a busy day, she had to get food on the table—fast. She didn’t have a second to waste preparing meals that her family might not like. Instead, Stephanie made her own recipes that she knew her family would love while still keeping them healthy. In DIRTY, LAZY KETO No Time to Cook Cookbook, you’ll find 100 great tasting 10g net carbs or less recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less. With simple, easy-to-find ingredients, you’ll have dinner ready on the table in no time! This flexible, honest, real-world approach to losing weight while still living a normal life empowers you to keto your own way—in a style and schedule that works for you. This no-judgment cookbook offers you the support you need as you venture on your own unique path to sustainable, healthy weight loss—not perfection.

The Emperor's Feast: A History of China in Twelve Meals


Jonathan Clements - 2021
    We follow Chinese flavours to the shores of Europe and America, where enterprising chefs and home cooks created new traditions and dishes unheard of in the homeland.From dim sum to mooncakes to General Tso’s chicken, The Emperor’s Feast shows us that the story of Chinese food is ultimately the story of a nation – not just the one that history tells us, but also the one that China tells us about itself.

Apples of North America: A Celebration of Exceptional Varieties


Tom Burford - 2021
    And there is a vast world of varieties that goes well beyond the common grocery store offerings. With names like American Beauty, Carter’s Blue, and Fallawater, and flavors ranging from sweet to tart, this treasure trove of unique apples is ripe for discovery.   There is no better guide through this tasty world than Tom Burford, whose family has grown apples in the Blue Ridge Mountains since 1715. His celebratory book Apples of North America is brimming with beautiful portraits of heirloom and modern apples of merit, each accompanied by distinguishing characteristics and common uses. You will also find information on growing apples at home—with specifics on planting, pruning, grafting, and more—and instructions on how to preserve apples through pressing, fermenting, cooking, and drying.

The Murder Before Christmas


Michele Pariza Wacek - 2021
    She does NOT do love potions.Not even for Courtney, her pregnant new client who showed up three weeks before Christmas seeking a love potion because her husband was cheating on her.So, Courtney asked about poison, instead.She said she was joking. That's what happens between wives and husbands. They get angry and talk about killing each other. They don't really mean it.It seems to make sense ... until Courtney’s husband turns up dead on Christmas Eve.He was poisoned, of course.And who is the number one suspect? Courtney. Of course.But did she actually do it? Or is she being set up?It's up to Charlie to sort through all the twists and turns in a case that gets more complicated the deeper she digs.Meet Charlie. Better known as “Aunt Charlie” from the award-winning Secrets of Redemption series. She's back, making teas and solving cases in this funny, twisty, cozy mystery series set in the 1990s in Redemption, Wisconsin.

An A-Z of Pasta: Stories, Shapes, Sauces, Recipes


Rachel Roddy - 2021
    Exquisitely designed, beautifully written and featuring mouth-watering photography, this gorgeous tome from Guardian columnist and award-winning food writer Rachel Roddy is perfect for pasta lovers!Guardian columnist and award-winning food writer Rachel Roddy condenses everything she has learned about Italy's favourite food in a practical, easy-to-use and mouth-watering collection of 100 essential pasta and pasta sauce recipes. Along with the recipes are short essays that weave together the history, culture and the everyday life of pasta shapes from the tip to the toe of Italy. There is pasta made with water, and pasta with egg; shapes made by hand and those rolled a by machine; the long and the short; the rolled and the stretched; the twisted and the stuffed; the fresh and the dried. The A-Z of Pasta tells you how to match pasta shapes with sauces, and how to serve them. The recipes range from the familiar - pesto, ragù and carbonara - to the unfamiliar (but thrilling). This is glorious celebration of pasta from one of the best food writers of our time. ________________________ 'I love this book. Every story is a little gem - a beautiful hymn to each curl, twist and ribbon of pasta.' Nigel Slater 'Rachel Roddy describing how to boil potatoes would inspire me. There are very, very few who possess such a supremely uncluttered culinary voice as hers, just now' Simon Hopkinson'Rachel Roddy's writing is as absorbing as any novel' Russell Norman, author of Polpo'Roddy is a gifted storyteller, and a masterful hand with simple ingredients' Guardian Cook

Plant-Based Buddha Bowls: 100 Recipes for Nourishing One-Bowl Vegan Meals


Kelli Foster - 2021
    In this beautifully illustrated cookbook, Buddha Bowls author Kelli Foster presents 100 tempting and utterly creative plant-based recipes for making them. These vegan Buddha bowls feature delicious grains, from the familiar, like oats, barley, quinoa, and rice, to the newly popular, like amaranth, freekeh, and farro, along with all manner of noodles, including pastas, udon, rice noodles, and soba. Nutritious veggies abound, especially greens like spinach, chard, and kale, as do bold flavors and aromatics, like garlic, ginger, lime, tamarind, and lemongrass. Protein-rich ingredients like tofu, tempeh, nuts and nut butters, chia, hemp, and chickpeas make each of these bowls a nutritionally complete meal in just one dish. You will find dozens of robust and filling dinners both for the weekday whirl and for relaxing weekend meals with family and friends. Beyond that, Plant-Based Buddha Bowls includes more than a dozen Morning Buddha Bowls for a power-packed start to the day; Buddha Bowls on the Go, perfect for packing for school or work; calming Mood Bowls, for light suppers and late-night snacks; and even Sweet Buddha Bowls, which use natural sugars only, for treats and desserts—and for the sweet-toothed kids in the household. Whether you're a vegan or vegetarian—or an omnivore who enjoys a plant-based meal from time to time—you will love the taste and convenience of these Buddha bowls. Never has so much color and flavor made its way into one humble bowl.

The Runner's Kitchen - 100 Stamina-Building, Energy-Boosting Recipes, with Meal Plans to Maximize Your Training


Emma Coburn - 2021
    Whether you're embarking on your first 5K or preparing for your latest marathon, you need the right balance of nutrients to make the most of your training. Learn what Emma eats to gain strength and speed, and follow in her footsteps with delicious, wholesome meals that will sustain you through the toughest workouts and improve your running performance. Start the day with a quick-and-easy breakfast, like Cranberry-Date Chia Bars, refuel after a hard morning training run with Emma's favourite brunch recipes, and nourish your body with satisfying meals for lunch and dinner, like Buffalo Chicken Meatballs and Veggie-Packed Lasagna. The Runner's Kitchen includes: • Recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus snacks and sweet treats, all with complete nutritional information • Tips on what to eat before, during, and after your runs for peak performance and quick recovery • Meal plans for peak training, race week, and recovery • Insight into Emma's food philosophy and training schedule

The Next Supper: The End of Restaurants as We Knew Them, and What Comes After


Corey Mintz - 2021
    Americans spent more than half of their annual food budgets dining out. In a generation, chefs had gone from behind-the-scenes laborers to TV stars. The arrival of Uber Eats, DoorDash, and other meal delivery apps was overtaking home cooking.Beneath all that growth lurked serious problems. Many of the best restaurants in the world employed unpaid cooks. Meal delivery apps were putting restaurants out of business. And all that dining out meant dramatically less healthy diets. The industry may have been booming, but it also desperately needed to change.Then, along came COVID-19. From the farm to the street-side patio, from the sweaty kitchen to the swarm of delivery vehicles buzzing about our cities, everything about the restaurant business is changing, for better or worse. The Next Supper tells this story and offers clear and essential advice for what and how to eat to ensure the well-being of cooks and waitstaff, not to mention our bodies and the environment. The Next Supper reminds us that breaking bread is an essential human activity and charts a path to preserving the joy of eating out in a turbulent era.

Hot for Food All Day: Easy Recipes to Level Up Your Vegan Meals [a Cookbook]


Lauren Toyota - 2021
    But let's face it--epic vegan food can take work. So in hot for food all day, Lauren collects her simplest, tastiest recipes, for the quickest weeknight meals, easy work lunches, and satisfying breakfasts.Separated by meal type, and with choose-your-own-adventure recipes for mac 'n' cheese, snack mixes, scones, and more, hot for food all day has everything you can expect from Lauren--Buffalo Chicken Crunchwraps, Spiced Grilled Cheese, Stuffed Breakfast Danishes, Tokyo Street Fries--as well as ideas for leveling up your leftovers to make your vegan meals amazing all week. With photos chronicling what Lauren eats in a day, as well as endless ideas for dressings, sauces, and other flavor boosters, Lauren proves again that vegans can eat whatever they want.

Marvelous Manhattan: Stories of the Restaurants, Bars, and Shops That Make This City Special


Reggie Nadelson - 2021
    . . . [Nadelson’s] reporting, all from a personal lens, is up-to-date. . . . Like chocolate chips in a cookie, the book is studded with delicious photos old and new.” —Florence Fabricant, New York Times“A wonderfully lively, knowledgeable journey through the past and present of places that help make New York City what it is, and which we must cherish and (hopefully) preserve.”  —Salman Rushdie     New York might have Broadway, Times Square, and the Empire State Building, but the real heart and soul of the city can be found in the iconic places that have defined cool since “cool” became a word. Places like Di Palo’s in Little Italy, where you might stop in to pick up a little cheese only to find yourself in a long conversation—part friendly chat, part profound tutorial—with fourth-generation owner Lou Di Palo, sampling cheeses all the while. Or Raoul’s in SoHo, to enjoy a classic steak-frites in the company of downtown artists, celebrities, and dyed-in-the-wool locals. Or Minton’s Playhouse in Harlem, to be in the room where some young guys named Thelonious, Dizzy, and Charlie invented bebop. Or maybe Russ & Daughters, to pick up the city’s best lox and bagels, which they’ve been selling since 1914. A lifelong New Yorker, writer Reggie Nadelson celebrates her city and all the places that make it special. Part guidebook, part cultural history, part walk down memory lane, alive with the spirit and the grit of small, often family-owned businesses that have survived the Great Depression, World War II, 9/11, and the coronavirus lockdown, Marvelous Manhattan is a seductive and timely book for anyone who lives in New York, loves the city, lived there once, or wishes they had. Because that’s the thing about Manhattan: all you need to do is walk into the right place—say, Fanelli’s on Prince Street—sit down at the bar, order a drink, open this book, and suddenly you’re a New Yorker.

Provecho: 100 Vegan Mexican Recipes to Celebrate Culture and Community [A Cookbook]


Edgar Castrejon - 2021
    

An Imperfectly Perfect Witch


Kate Satori - 2021
    Only time will tell. Sit for a spell and enjoy a new cozy mystery with witches, magic, and a snarky cat. Kate Brody’s café serves up enchanted drinks boosted with a touch of magic and tasty treats. Unfortunately, trouble finds its way to her door.Betsy Ambrose is aghast that a witch owns the shop beside her store. She’s made it perfectly clear, she not a fan of witches living or working in Keystone County. Even worse, her daughter is newly engaged to Kate's brother. There's no way she'll let her daughter get tangled up with witches—it would ruin her family’s reputation. She promises to stop the couple from tying the knot, no matter what it takes.When Betsy dies at the newly engaged couple’s party, all eyes are cast on the Brody family. After all, they hosted the fest and prepared the food. If that wasn't enough, Kate's mother threatened Betsy within days of her death. With a police detective convinced the witchy duo had something to do with the murder, and a local reporter digging up dirt that doesn't want to be unearthed, Kate is determined to figure out who the killer is to clear her family name.Will witches be cast out of the small Pennsylvania town they call home? Or can Kate find answers that don't want to be found? An Imperfectly Perfect Witch is the first book in a new paranormal cozy mystery series. Enjoy a fun, easy read that's twisted with magic, mystery, and a cauldron full of mayhem.

Vegan Asian: A Cookbook: The Best Dishes from Thailand, Japan, China and More Made Simple


Jeeca Uy - 2021
    From iconic Thai dishes to piping-hot Japanese fare and everything in between, Jeeca’s recipes will take your palate on a delicious food trip across Asia that will keep you coming back for more. So, why order takeout when you can easily whip up a vegan version that is not only healthier but can taste even better? Find your favorites and discover new ones with recipes such as:Pad ThaiChar Siu TofuVietnamese Mushroom PhoSingaporean Chili TofuChinese Lettuce WrapsYang Chow Fried RiceJapanese YakisobaSpicy Dan Dan NoodlesSatay Tofu Sticks with Peanut SauceKorean Bulgogi MushroomsAlong with vibrant photographs, Jeeca has packed this book with tips and tricks to guide any cook, vegan or not, on how best to work with tofu, how to fold dumplings, how to make vegan versions of essential sauces and so much more. This cookbook will quickly become your go-to guide for simple yet delicious vegan Asian recipes.

The Noble Rot Book: Wine from Another Galaxy


Dan Keeling - 2021
    But, according to Dan Keeling and Mark Andrew, the duo behind London's Noble Rot, it needn't be that way. In Wine from Another Galaxy they'll help you to understand how it is made, where to buy it, what to look for when you drink it, and how to talk about it. And once you've mastered the basics, they'll take you on a journey through the best of European wine culture, meeting the people and places behind their favorite bottles. Indeed, Dan and Mark have spent years visiting growers that you probably haven't heard of, from the original thinkers of the natural wine movement to the iconic estates of Burgundy and Bordeaux. This is the alternative, accessible, no-holds-barred guide to wine, where the usual clichés and rules don't apply.

Mary Berry Cooks to Perfection


Mary Berry - 2021
    With Mary's help, you will learn how to make each meal in the book extra special! Simply follow her tips and tricks in the kitchen to get the perfect results, every time. Just as she does! Cook to Perfection with Mary BerryHave you ever wanted to cook salmon that melts in your mouth? Or cook a steak to the perfect shade of pink? How about a cake that's both springy and moist? Now you can! In this delightful recipe book, Mary will introduce you to key techniques for recipes that won't flop. Stunning photographs and easy to follow instructions illustrate each stage of cooking, making this recipe book ideal for cooks who are just starting out.This cookbook draws on Mary's many years of experience and will teach you all about those small details that make a difference in the kitchen. From the secret to making the perfect ham from scratch, baking featherlight muffins, and the key tips to creating super-crunchy dessert toppings.

Essential Pantry Cookbook: 80 Easy Recipes and 100 Creative Variations to Make the Most of On-Hand Staples


Jen Chapin - 2021
    By focusing on 85 basic ingredients—70 long-lasting pantry items and 15 fresh ones—The Essential Pantry Cookbook gives you all the guidance you need to cook up inspired recipes that save you time and money.This pantry cookbook includes:***Essential ingredients—From canned tomatoes to frozen fish and cured meats, find a comprehensive list of must-have ingredients and their common uses.***Recipes and riffs—Discover a variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes, as well as variations to keep things interesting.***Blueprint dishes—Pantry running low? Try out flexible blueprint recipes designed to help you make use of the ingredients you have on hand.Ensure you always have what you need to prepare delicious meals with this simple pantry cookbook.

How to Not Be Afraid of Everything


Jane Wong - 2021
    What does it mean to grow up in a take-out restaurant, surrounded by food, just a generation after the Great Leap Forward famine in 1958-62? Full of elegy and resilient joy, these poems speak across generations of survival. 2019 Alice James Books Award Editor’s Choice

Instant Cooking with Six Sisters' Stuff: A Fast, Easy, and Delicious Way to Feed Your Family


Six Sisters' Stuff - 2021
    In their tenth cookbook, the sisters introduce a new wrinkle to their repertoire—"instant" cooking in a multicooker, such as the Instant Pot. Multicookers are a fantastic tool for those looking to save time in the kitchen as well as those who are looking for simpler, more flavorful, and healthier fare.With more than 100 recipes specifically designed for and tested in an electronic multicooker, everyone from beginning cooks to experienced chefs can find something to master in Instant Cooking with Six Sisters' Stuff. From entrees to side dishes to desserts, there are multicooker options available that fit the bill.

Great British Vegan: Simple, plant-based recipes to cook the nation's favourite dishes


Aimee Ryan - 2021
    All different types of meals are included, from light bites to hearty dinners, and even a bespoke vegan Christmas feast, complete with all the trimmings! The extremely talented Aimee Ryan of Wallflower Kitchen has put together this unique collection of innovative and healthy takes on traditional classics with simple and easy to follow instructions, and beautiful full-page photographs of these delicious recipes. Whether you’re vegan, flexitarian or merely interested in cutting down on your meat consumption, there’s no reason you can’t still indulge in all your favourite British classics, using easy-to-find ingredients. With more than 80 recipes to choose from, including sections on;Breakfasts:English pancakesCarrot cake muesliBreakfast butties Soups and Salads:BLT saladMulligatawnyCoronation chickpea saladWeeknight dinners:Cider and bean stew with herby dumplingsShepherd's pieTofu kormaSunday roasts and pub grub:British veggie burgerWelsh rarebitPortobello steak and kidney bean pieAfternoon tea and sweets and deserts:Victoria SpongeScottish shortbreadLemon drizzle loafBanoffee pie pots The book also has sections on how to source vegan alternatives to meat and dairy ingredients, as well as a guide to what is in season and when. With great-tasting, simple to make home-style recipes that will comfort as well as nourish, this book makes sure you’ll never miss out on Sunday roasts, full English breakfasts or afternoon teas again.‘Aimee is an exceptional talent and her fab new book displays her unique gift for making vegan cooking both exciting and comforting. I have no doubt it will quickly become a firm plant-based classic.’ - Áine Carlin, Bestselling author of Keep It Vegan and The New Vegan

I taught them to cook


Jenny Ridgwell - 2021
    

The Fitness Chef: Still Tasty: Reduced-calorie versions of 100 absolute favourite meals


Graeme Tomlinson - 2021
    But for it to be sustainable, you still need to enjoy what you eat.Graeme Tomlinson, nutrition coach and founder of phenomenal Instagram account, The Fitness Chef, shows you how a few small adjustments to your favourite recipes can significantly reduce the calories you eat.With 100 mouthwatering, lower-calorie versions of the most popular recipes Graeme's 700,000+ followers love, this book will enable you to regularly enjoy your favourite foods and still manage your weight for the rest of your life.

Finch Bakery: Sweet Homemade Treats and Showstopper Celebration Cakes


Lauren Finch - 2021
    Packed with crowd-pleasing classics and desserts to impress, this bestselling baking book has the treat to satisfy every sweet tooth, every time:- Over 80 Instagram-ready baking recipes from occasion cakes, tray bakes, cookies, no-bake cakes and so much more!- 15 step-by-step baking technique tutorials for beginners- Mix-and-match your favourite flavour combinations for sponges, fillings, buttercream and toppings to build your own creationsThis gorgeous baking book is an unashamed celebration of sugar! Discover the hidden secrets to show-stopping bakes from tempering chocolate and levelling cakes, to crumb coating, piping and scraping techniques. You'll learn the basics to cake decorating and baking before exploring indulgent flavour combinations. Recipes are designed to be standalone, but some also work in a build-a-block way so you can make your own creation by swapping the sponge, filling, sauce or topping to satisfy your sweet tooth. With inventive creations and essential techniques, this is a whole new world of cake.A Sunday Times BestsellerThe Finch Bakery is your guide to creating mouth-watering homemade treats that are a success every time! This baking book includes a wide range of delightful treats that you can make at home. Explore delicious cupcakes, scones, cookies, cake balls, cake jars, traybakes, no-bake cakes, and celebration cakes. Get creative with classic recipes like lemon drizzle, decadent cookie cups and Nutella everything - there is something for everyone! A showstopper in the kitchen, and on your coffee table, The Finch Bakery book is the ultimate baking gift for teenagers and adults alike. Get ready to show off your best baking achievements with the help of the Finch Bakers.

Pies Are Awesome: The Definitive Pie Art Book: Step-by-Step Designs for All Occasions


Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin - 2021
    Let pie baker extraordinaire Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin take you by the oven mitt and spirit you away to a delicious, magical, new world of pie-sibilities in this first-of-its-kind pie art book! Whether you are a master baker, a little pie-curious, or just want to drool over the pictures while you lounge in your fuzzy socks, Jessica will show you just how easy it is for you to become your own pie-oneering pie artist!    The pie art projects in this book are centered around some of our most popular and cherished celebrations in the hopes that they will encourage you to develop your own tasty new traditions with friends and family. The ample step-by-step photos take you through Jessica’s easy-to-follow, groundbreaking pie art techniques, while the friendly and funny (and a bit geeky) writing style encourages experimentation and creative discovery. With Pies Are Awesome, get ready to wow the pants off your crew at your next game night, baby shower, birthday party, or any of the social occasions that call for pie…which is, let’s face it, all of them.  From decorative patterns to more elaborate themes, the pie art designs in this book, ranging from easy to difficult, for novice and experienced bakers alike, include amazing-looking and -tasting pies to celebrate:Birthdays (children and adults)WeddingsBaby ShowersNew Year’s Eve/DaySuper BowlLunar New YearValentine’s DayPi DaySt. Patrick’s DayEasterMother’s DayFather’s DayFourth of JulyBastille DayDiwaliHalloweenDay of the DeadThanksgivingHanukkahChristmasPies Are Awesome also includes tricks for working with your own tried-and-true dough recipes and store-bought dough; modifications to personalize projects; and online resources for printable templates, pie communities, friendly challenges, and more.

The End of Craving: Recovering the Lost Wisdom of Eating Well


Mark Schatzker - 2021
    We have cut fat, reduced carbs, eliminated sugar, and attempted every conceivable diet only to find that eighty-eight million American adults are prediabetic, more than a hundred million have high blood pressure, and nearly half now qualify as obese. The harder we try to control what we eat, the unhealthier we become. Why? Mark Schatzker has spent his career traveling the world in search of the answer. Now, in The End of Craving, he poses the profound question: What if the key to nutrition and good health lies not in resisting the primal urge to eat but in understanding its purpose? Beginning in the mountains of Europe and the fields of the Old South, Schatzker embarks on a quest to uncover the lost art of eating and living well. Along the way, he visits brain scanning laboratories and hog farms, and encounters cultural oddities and scientific paradoxes—northern Italians eat what may be the world’s most delicious cuisine, yet are among the world’s thinnest people; laborers in southern India possess an inborn wisdom to eat their way from sickness to good health. Schatzker reveals how decades of advancements in food technology have turned the brain’s drive to eat against the body, placing us in an unrelenting state of craving. Only by restoring the relationship between nutrition and the pleasure of eating can we hope to lead longer and happier lives. Combining cutting-edge science and ancient wisdom, The End of Craving is an urgent and radical investigation that “charts a roadmap not just for healthy eating, but for joyous eating, too” (Dan Barber, New York Times bestselling author of The Third Plate).

Your Home Izakaya: Fun and Simple Recipes Inspired by the Drinking-and-Dining Dens of Japan


Tim Anderson - 2021
    The food is simple to prepare but big on flavor, making it conducive to sociable snacking in between gulps of booze.From Radish and Watercress Salad and Sweetcorn with Soy Sauce Butter, to Spicy Sesame Ramen Salad and Udon Carbonara with Bacon Tempura, the recipes are impressive yet simple to achieve and no specialist equipment is needed. Plus, it includes a guide on how to stock a Japanese bar as well as how to knock up a few choice cocktails.Full of delicious dishes, Your Home Izakaya is perfect for anyone wanting to make show-off food fit for a dinner party with minimum fuss and maximum fun.

The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails


Noah Rothbaum - 2021
    The Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails is the first majorreference work to cover the subject from a global perspective, and provides an authoritative, enlightening, and entertaining overview of this third branch of the alcohol family. It will stand alongside the bestselling Companions to Wine and Beer, presenting an in-depth exploration of the world ofspirits and cocktails in a groundbreaking synthesis.The Companion covers drinks, processes, and techniques from around the world as well as those in the US and Europe. It provides clear explanations of the different ways that spirits are produced, including fermentation, distillation, and ageing, alongside a wealth of new detail on the emergence ofcocktails and cocktail bars, including entries on key cocktails and influential mixologists and cocktail bars. With entries ranging from Manhattan and mixology to sloe gin and stills, the Companion combines coverage of the range of spirit-based drinks around the world with clear explanations ofproduction processes, and the history and culture of their consumption. It is the ultimate guide to understanding what is in your glass.The Companion is lavishly illustrated throughout, and appendices include a timeline of spirits and distillation and a guide to mixing drinks.

Rick Steves Italy


Rick Steves - 2021
    

Instant Pot Cookbook for Beginners: The Essential Guide to Your Electric Pressure Cooker


Lauren Keating - 2021
    What’s the difference between quick and natural release? Why is it important to add ingredients in a certain order? Is it really possible to make brownie bites in a pressure cooker? This Instant Pot cookbook will answer all those questions and more!The Instant Pot Cookbook for Beginners helps even the newest user become a confident cook. Get a full breakdown of how to cook with an Instant Pot, as well as 100 recipes to enjoy.This Instant Pot cookbook features:**Settings explained—Find out what every button on the Instant Pot does so it’s easy to make the right cooking choices every time.**Step-by-step directions—Make sure your first meal is flawless with a complete guide to the basics of preparing any Instant Pot dish.**Easy recipes—See why the Instant Pot is so popular with quick and simple starter recipes that will turn out mouthwatering meats, succulent veggies, and crave-worthy desserts.Take the pressure out of pressure cooking with the Instant Pot Cookbook for Beginners.

Dada Eats Love to Cook It: 100 Plant-Based Recipes for Everyone at Your Table


Samah Dada - 2021
    

The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook: 75 Nourishing Paleo + AIP Recipes 10 Practices to Strengthen Digestion


Alison Marras - 2021
    Restoring gut health is one of the key tenets of the Paleo diet. By removing allergy-provoking, nutrient-devoid foods such as grains, legumes, dairy, sugar, and artificial ingredients, generalized inflammation in the body is reduced, gut health is restored, and autoimmune symptoms symptoms are alleviated. However, what to eat is only part of the equation; to restore digestive health, we also need to replicate how our paleolithic ancestors ate. Modern-day eating habits such as: eating quickly, eating while stressed, eating too many different types of foods at one meal, and eating at the wrong times of the day can negate even the most nutritious diet. This book gives readers the whole equation for restoring gut health. The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook combines flavorful, nourishing Paleo and AIP recipes with 10 key digestive strategies to address both the “what to eat” and “how to eat,” including:Rhythmic Eating/Interval Fasting to allow gut-repair time between mealsMindful Eating to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (“Rest & Digest” state) for more efficient breakdown of foodFood Combining to optimize absorption and assimilation of nutrients.The restorative recipes include:Creamy Ginger, Pear, and Butternut Squash SoupTeriyaki Salmon and Bok ChoyBone Broth Garlic KaleRosemary Parsnip Purée Chicken Pad Thai with Green Papaya Noodles Smoked Salmon Salad with Jammy Eggs No-churn Blueberry Cardamom Nice CreamCranberry Orange Flourless MuffinsHeal your gut for good with the recipes and strategies in The Paleo Gut Healing Cookbook.

Cooking at Home: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying About Recipes (And Love My Microwave): A Cookbook


David Chang - 2021
    . . and that means breaking the rules that chefs, magazines, and everyone else tell you about, so you can get a great dinner done fast. Being a chef can make you the worst kind of home cook. Either you’re too fussy when dinner just needs to be on the table or, as Momofuku chef Dave Chang will tell you about his early years in the industry, you just . . . never cook at home. But now, with a family to feed, Dave faces the same challenges as any home cook: how to make something as delicious as possible, in the least amount of time possible, with as little mess as possible. It’s no time for meticulous searing or searching for the perfect medium rare. This is his guide to the culinary dark arts of substituting, adapting, shortcutting, and sandbagging, like par-cooking chicken in the microwave before showing you seven ways to blast it with flavor in a four-minute stir-fry or a ten-minute stew, because he is as tired as you are of doing things the hard way

The Maine Farm Table Cookbook: 125 Home-Grown Recipes from the Pine Tree State


Kate Shaffer - 2021
    Sure, come for the incomparable lobster rolls or the state’s renowned blueberries, but stay for the locally milled grains, organic grass-fed meats, and surprising foraged delicacies. The Pine Tree State’s active food community springs to life in the hands of Kate Shaffer, Maine cookbook author and chocolatier, and Derek Bissonnette, one of the finest food photographers in the country.The Maine Farm Table Cookbook delivers more than 100 recipes, assembled in chapters that take readers from the pasture and sea to the forest, creamery, and everywhere in between. Discover Autumn Harvest Roast Pork, Haddock and Corn Chowder, Carrot Zucchini Fritters, Blackberry and Almond Torte, and more. With profiles to spotlight Maine’s favorite farms and restaurants, and gorgeous professional photography, this is the perfect way for readers to bring New England’s charm to their own kitchen.

Surprise! It's Gluten Free!: Entrees, Breads, and Desserts so Delicious You Won't Know What's Missing


Jennifer Fisher - 2021
    Steeped with comfort foods, special-occasion treats, holiday specialties, and everyday staples, this book allows everyone at the table to continue eating the foods they love.The twist no one saw coming? It’s gluten-free!• Three exclusive options for homemade all-purpose flours blends—meticulously tested mixes of rice flours and other allergy-friendly starches—are the secret foundation for all of the perfectly textured gluten-free goods you’ll be whipping up.• Delicious entrées, pizzas, sides, breakfasts, breads, cookies, cakes, pastries, and pies—family-approved options for every occasion.• Insider techniques and secret ingredients for making creamy and thick sauces, crispy and browned proteins and veggies, and light, airy, and structured baked goods—all without touching a single grain of wheat!

What’s Good?: A Memoir in Fourteen Ingredients


Peter Hoffman - 2021
    “A locavore before the word existed” (New York Times), Hoffman tells the story of his upbringing, professional education, and evolution as a chef and restaurant owner through its components—everything from the importance of your relationship with your refrigerator repairman and an account of how a burger killed his restaurant, to his belief in peppers as a perfect food, one that is adaptable to a wide range of cultural tastes and geographic conditions and reminds us to be glad we are alive.   Along with these personal stories from a life in restaurants, Hoffman braids in passionately curious explorations into the cultural, historical, and botani­cal backstories of the foods we eat. Beginning with a spring maple sap run and ending with the late-season, frost-defying vegetables, he follows the progress of the seasons and their reflections in his greenmarket favorites, moving ingredient to ingredient through the bounty of the natural world. Hoffman meets with farmers and vendors and unravels the magic of what we eat, deepening every cook’s appreciation for what’s on their kitchen counter. What’s Good a layered, insightful, and utterly enjoyable meal.

The Gingerbread Man


Kate Angell - 2021
    

Gardening to Eat: Connecting People and Plants


Becky Dickinson - 2021
    This inspiring and informative book takes the mystery out of gardening and reveals how to grow an array of fruits and vegetables using simple, organic techniques.Packed with fresh ideas for turning homegrown produce into delicious, nutritious meals, you'll find heaps of no-nonsense recipes created for real people with busy lives and healthy appetites. No fads, no fuss, no fancy ingredients, just real, honest, ethical food.With a passion for connecting people and plants, Gardening to Eat brings the garden into the kitchen. For people who love food and love to know where it's come from.

Gluten Free Cookbook for Beginners: Gluten-Free Cookbook for Beginners


Jessica Kirk - 2021
    Whether you recently found out you have a gluten sensitivity, or you’re just looking to eat a diet with less gluten, start your journey off on the right foot with The Gluten-Free Cookbook for Beginners.Discover delicious versions of beloved comfort foods your whole family can enjoy, as well as fresh options for salads and other plant-based choices. There’s even a 7-day meal plan to get you started. This collection of helpful advice and go-to recipes will make it stress-free to go gluten-free.This top choice in gluten-free cookbooks includes:**Tips, tricks, and advice―Get expert guidance for stocking your gluten-free pantry, finding alternatives for your favourite ingredients, eating out, and beyond.**101 Craveable recipes―Dig into old and new favourites made gluten-free, like Easy Breakfast Tacos, Pepperoni Pizza Bites, Grilled Caesar Salad, Garlic-Avocado Pasta, Chicken Pot Pie, Decadent Chocolate Cake, and more.**Plenty of easy options―Handy labels help you find one-pot, 5-ingredient, and 30-minute-or-less recipes, as well as choices for dietary needs like nut-free and dairy-free.Explore the world of gluten-free cooking at home with The Gluten-Free Cookbook for Beginners.

The Autoimmune Protocol Reintroduction Cookbook: Nourishing Recipes for Every Stage of Your Reintroduction Protocol - Includes Recipes for The 4 Stages of AIP!


Kate Jay - 2021
    The AIP diet is quickly gaining ground as the top health-supportive diet for autoimmune conditions. To follow this elimination diet, inflammatory foods are removed for 30–90 days. After the elimination period, the foods are then reintroduced in four stages to see if they can be tolerated. While eliminating foods can be daunting, the reintroduction phase of the diet is the most anxiety-provoking and failure-prone part of the process for AIP followers. Each stage of the reintroduction must be done methodically and carefully so that an autoimmune flare is not triggered.AIP Certified Coach Kate Jay of the popular blog Healing Family Eats eases the challenge of reintroduction by guiding you step by step through every stage. One hundred tantalizing recipes, divided by stage, add pleasure to the process. Enjoy:Spice-Spatchcocked Chicken with Lime Gravy (Stage 1)Pear, Raspberry, and Cardamom Galette (Stage 1)Roasted Pomegranate Carrots on Whipped Tahini (Stage 2)Strawberry Vanilla Chia Seed Parfait (Stage 2)Lentil Ragu on Rutabaga Noodles (Stage 3)Blackberry Streusel Muffins (Stage 3)Vietnamese Pork with Noodles and Roasted Peanuts (Stage 4)Rice Pudding with Blood Orange and Saffron (Stage 4)Along with the recipes and food lists, she offers best practices and troubleshooting advice, including how to handle an unsuccessful food reintroduction and when the next stage can be introduced.  Let The Autoimmune Protocol Reintroduction Cookbook be your reassuring companion as you take the next step in your AIP journey.

Forage: Wild plants to gather and eat


Liz Knight - 2021
    In some countries these plants are now forgotten as food, but in others they are still celebrated for their value as nutritious, delicious ingredients and cooking with wild plants is increasingly being adopted by mainstream restaurants.Journeying through 50 globally populated edible plants, Forage explores the culture and history of our wild food. Stunning botanical illustrations by artist Rachel Pedder-Smith accompany each plant, alongside recipes inspired by the regions of the world where they are most celebrated.

Rick Steves London


Rick Steves - 2021
    

Beyond Grapes: Simple Recipes for Delicious Homemade Liqueurs


Yacov MoradYacov Morad - 2021
    It's a must-have for any cocktail enthusiast, dinner party aficionado, or industry professional.What you will discover in this book are delicious, mouth-watering recipes, developed over a lifetime of experience, for making delicious, homemade liqueurs from pretty much anything you can imagine. Each recipe follows a similar formula, which, once mastered, will give you the blueprint you need to design your own liqueur, regardless of what fruit, vegetable, or plant you want to use as its base.Learn how to make high quality, delicious liqueurs from chestnuts, maple, grapes, artichoke, and even Coca Cola or Nutella chocolate, as well as how to mix fruits to produce amazing liqueurs such as strawberry banana liqueur, plum raisin, and blueberry mint.Written by Yacov Morad, founder and chief winemaker at the world-famous Morad Winery in Israel, Beyond Grapes: Simple Recipes for Delicious Homemade Liqueurs offers a rare insight into the author's liqueur-making formula. Morad puts his many years of experience to use, to teach you how to make simple, easy-to-learn liqueurs in the comfort of your own home.The 2nd book in the Beyond Grapes series, this book is a must-have for any cocktail or liqueur enthusiast interested in exploring a new realm of flavors and share the taste of these mouthwatering liqueurs with friends, family, and party guests.

Super Easy Keto Cookbook: 100 Simple Ketogenic Diet Recipes


Georgina Bomer - 2021
    This dinner cookbook relieves the stress with 100 delicious keto meals that come together with minimal effort. Keep your culinary repertoire fresh with a variety of flavorful dishes that everyone will love.Make keto easy with a dinner cookbook that includes:A keto kitchen crash course―Brush up on the basics of keto, and find a list of the most essential ingredients and equipment to keep on hand.Easy cooking methods―Pick meals that fit your schedule with a dinner cookbook of dishes organized by convenience: 30 minutes or less, 5 or fewer ingredients, one pot, slow cooker, and more.Something for everyone―Find options for a range of dietary needs, plus advice on what you can prep ahead of time and how to adjust recipes for picky eaters.Discover a dinner cookbook that makes keto cooking a simple part of your routine.

Just a Few Miles South: Timeless Recipes from Our Favorite Places


Ouita Michel - 2021
    Each restaurant—from Wallace Station to Holly Hill Inn—features dishes that combine Kentucky’s bounty with Michel’s celebrated vision. Diners can enjoy traditional southern staples like buttermilk biscuits, country ham, and po boy sandwiches, or opt for unique variations on international favorites and American classics. Now, readers around the country can experience what makes Ouita Michel a culinary and cultural treasure. Just a Few Miles South serves up the recipes that patrons of Michel’s restaurants have come to know and love, including the Bluegrass Benedict breakfast sandwich, Ouita’s Sardou Panini, Wallace Station’s Creamy Chicken and Mushroom Soup, and Honeywood’s Hoecake Burger. Some dishes offer creative twists on classics, like the Inside Out Hot Brown, the Wallace Cubano, or the Bourbon Banh Mi. Throughout, the chefs responsible for these delicious creations share the rich traditions and stories behind the recipes. When you can’t get down to your favorite place, this book will help you bring home the aroma, the flavors, and the love of fresh foods made with locally sourced ingredients—and share it all with friends and family.

The Preserving Answer Book: Expert Tips, Techniques, and Best Methods for Preserving All Your Favorite Foods


Sherri Brooks Vinton - 2021
    In this handy kitchen reference written in a friendly question-and-answer format, Sherri Brooks Vinton tackles hundreds of common queries about preserving food.