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Cook Yourself Thin Faster: Have Your Cake and Eat It Too with Over 75 New Recipes You Can Make in a Flash!
Lauren Deen - 2009
. . Cook Yourself Thin FASTERLose Weight without Losing Your Mind!Discover what everyone is talking about: the easiest, most enjoyable way to lasting weight loss. Following the smash hit original comes this brand-new collection of over 75 even easier recipes, plus smart cooking tips and real-life success stories. Finally, a diet to savor . . .Cook Yourself Thin FASTER delivers more mouthwatering low-fat recipes, more skinny alternatives to your cravings, and more quick and easy meals in HALF the time! We know there's hardly ever enough time to cook. With Cook Yourself Thin FASTER you can drop a dress size without sacrificing the foods you love and spend less time in the kitchen so you can enjoy . . . life!Have your cake and eat it too with these delectable recipes:Mini Blueberry MuffinsSeven-Layer DipPineapple MojitosAsian Chicken SaladShrimp and GritsCheese "Fries"Carrot Soup with a KickFlank Steak with Indian SalsaWhite Pizza with Roasted MushroomsWhat are you waiting for? Cook Yourself Thin FASTER!
Good Food: One-pot Dishes: Triple-tested Recipes
Good Food Magazine - 2006
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 simple recipes for starters, main courses and desserts, you'll find all you need for inspiration in this handy little cookbook.
The Fresh Egg Cookbook: From Chicken to Kitchen, Recipes for Using Eggs from Farmers' Markets, Local Farms, and Your Own Backyard
Jennifer Trainer Thompson - 2012
Whether you’re collecting eggs from a backyard coop or buying them from local farms, Jennifer Trainer Thompson has 101 delicious recipes to help you make the most of them. With unique twists on breakfast classics like French toast, eggs Florentine, and huevos rancheros, as well as tips for using your eggs in smoothies, mayonnaise, and carbonara sauce, you’ll be enjoying the healthy and delicious joys of fresh eggs in an amazingly versatile range of dishes.
The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science
J. Kenji López-Alt - 2015
Kenji López-Alt has pondered all these questions and more. In The Food Lab, Kenji focuses on the science behind beloved American dishes, delving into the interactions between heat, energy, and molecules that create great food. Kenji shows that often, conventional methods don’t work that well, and home cooks can achieve far better results using new—but simple—techniques. In hundreds of easy-to-make recipes with over 1,000 full-color images, you will find out how to make foolproof Hollandaise sauce in just two minutes, how to transform one simple tomato sauce into a half dozen dishes, how to make the crispiest, creamiest potato casserole ever conceived, and much more.
Relaxed Cooking with Curtis Stone: Recipes to Put You in My Favorite Mood
Curtis Stone - 2009
. . But I know that for a lot of people, putting together a meal, especially for guests, is the opposite of relaxing . . . I'm here to tell you: It doesn't have to be that way."--from the IntroductionAussie Curtis Stone, host of TLC's Take Home Chef, is best known for his laid-back approach to cooking. Though he's worked as head chef in several Michelin-starred London restaurants, some of his most memorable meals are the ones he's shared with friends at home. Now, Curtis shows you how to have as much fun in the kitchen as your guests are sure to have over a comfortable, unforgettable meal.In Relaxed Cooking with Curtis Stone, you'll find everything from "First Thing in the Morning" bites and "Brunches to Blow Their Minds" to "Weekend Lunches" and "Something to Eat on the Sofa." With the home cook in mind, Curtis avoids off-putting culinary lingo and hard-to-find ingredients. Instead, he picks what's in season and just around the corner. This down-to-earth approach results in wonderfully interesting and flavorful taste combinations that are perfect for parties or just hanging out with a close friend or loved ones.Recipes include:- Caramelized Nectarines with Yogurt and Honey- Crispy Tortilla with Ham, Chile, Spinach, and Fried Eggs- Heirloom Tomato and Burrata Salad with Pepper-Crusted New York Steak- Pan-Fried Calamari with Roasted Asparagus Salad- Homemade Salted Caramel Popcorn- Baby Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream and Chives- Sticky Chicken Drumsticks- Red Curry with Lobster and Pineapple- Veal Cutlet Coated in an Aged Jack Cheese Crust- Slowly Cooked Brisket with a BBQ Bourbon Sauce- Creamy Mascarpone and Parsley Polenta- Brownie CupcakesThese delicious recipes and Curtis's infectiously easygoing attitude are all it takes to end your entertaining stress and get you and your guests into a relaxing mood.
The Big Fat Duck Cookbook
Heston Blumenthal - 2008
In this beautiful book, we hear the full story of the meteoric rise of Heston Blumenthal and The Fat Duck, birthplace of snail porridge and bacon-and-egg ice cream, and encounter the passion, perfection and weird science behind the man and the restaurant.
JoAnn and Vickie's Favorite Recipes
Gooseberry Patch - 2012
From Jo Ann's Cowboy Cookies and Vickie's Tomato Pie to scrumptious Chicken Casserole Supreme and Comfort Corn Pudding, this new collection features 25 of Vickie and Jo Ann's most delicious recipes for sharing with family & friends!
The Newlywed Cookbook
Sarah Copeland - 2011
It is a collection of sweet and special moments waiting to be shared with your loved one. Author Sarah Copeland, once a newlywed herself, knows that sourcing, cooking, and sharing food together at the table makes for a happy couple! • Features 130 recipes for creating and enjoying delicious, satisfying meals for and with each other• Beyond just recipes, this cookbook also includes tips on how to stock your kitchen pantry as well as sweet, inspiring anecdotes from the author• Sarah Copeland, a Food Network veteran, was a co-founder and former spokesperson for Food Network and Share Our Strength's Good Food Gardens campaign. She has appeared as a guest chef on Good Morning America and ABC News NowFans of One Pan, Two Plates, D.I.Y. Delicious, and Every Day is Saturday will also enjoy The Newlywed Cookbook. More than a collection of recipes, this cookbook is also a guide to domestic bliss. • Mouthwatering recipes include: Golden Zucchini Bread, Lobster Rolls, Skillet Corn Bread, Brown Sugar Pudding, Elderflower Spritzers, Hibiscus-Ginger Tea and so much more!• Makes an inspiring gift for newly engaged and newlywed couples as they embark on their new adventure
Smoking Meat: The Essential Guide to Real Barbecue
Jeff Phillips - 2012
With step-by-step instructions on how to choose, set up, and modify your own charcoal, gas, or electric smoker, Jeff guides you through your smoking session with the patience that is unique to an experienced pitmaster. Once you've chosen your smoker and got the knack of some basic techniques, Jeff encourages you to cut loose and experiment to develop your own smoky sensations. Best of all, you can use your basic backyard grill to give smoking meats a try, then decide whether to invest in a smoker.
Farmstead Feast: Winter: Delicious, in-season recipes by the author of The Weekend Homesteader
Anna Hess - 2014
Perhaps you'd like to eat seasonally in order to cut back on your carbon footprint or to save some cash. Or maybe you were drawn to homegrown produce after converting over to a paleo diet and learning that cabbages and butternut squash from your garden are easy to substitute into recipes that called for pasta. No matter where your personal food journey has taken you, Farmstead Feast will introduce you to the ever-changing delicacies of a menu that reflects the uniqueness of each season of the year. In this winter edition, you'll savor the rich, hearty taste of a venison stew and the sprightly flavor of a raw kale salad, will learn to create your own chicken stock and to turn tough meat into delicious sausage, and will tempt your palate with low- or no-sugar desserts. And, in the end, when your family doesn't realize that there's anything special about these recipes other than their splendid flavor...then you've really won the food battle and served a farmstead feast!
Plenty More: Vibrant Vegetable Cooking from London's Ottolenghi
Yotam Ottolenghi - 2014
Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the worlds most beloved culinary talents. In this follow-up to his bestselling Plenty, he continues to explore the diverse realm of vegetarian food with a wholly original approach. Organized by cooking method, more than 150 dazzling recipes emphasize spices, seasonality, and bold flavors. From inspired salads to hearty main dishes and luscious desserts, Plenty More is a must-have for vegetarians and omnivores alike. This visually stunning collection will change the way you cook and eat vegetables
Best Brunches and Breakfasts (Easy Recipes from Scratch)
Marie L'Esperance - 2012
We include detailed instructions and tips on how to make crepes using my Mom's easy recipe for crepes. Also included are easy breakfast casserole recipes that can be made ahead, finger food ideas for brunch appetizers, and brunch classics like baked ham and scalloped potatoes.All the recipes in this book are made from scratch using ingredients that are easy to find, and many of which you will already have in your kitchen cupboards. Some of the dishes are quick to make, while others take a bit more time, but are worth it.As with all Easy Recipes from Scratch cookbooks, this collection of best brunch and breakfast recipes includes photos of every dish and plenty of tips and recipe variations.Most of these recipes have been in my family for a generation or two. Many of them are from my childhood and represent happy family get-togethers to both of us.We hope that you enjoy this collection of special recipes and are inspired to cook a fabulous brunch or breakfast for your family and friends!~Nicole and Marie
The Ultimate Tea Guide: A Detailed List of 60+ Tea Varieties, including Health Benefits & Steeping Recommendations
Kathleen Rao - 2014
Everybody wants to live long while feeling good and looking amazing. This universal desire has led to the introduction of countless beauty products, many of which are expensive yet ineffective. But in the midst of these hullabaloos, there is something that actually can help you achieve a longer, healthier, and happier life – and it’s all natural too. Research has revealed that drinking different types of tea has a way of altering cellular count and health in the body thus improving your health while at the same time slowing down the natural process of aging. Tea has also been found to be a good stimulant and helps to calm and revitalize the nervous system. Everyone should consider including different types of teas in their day-to-day life so as to enjoy the amazing benefits. Remember, different types of teas have different health benefits and therefore you should seek to familiarize yourself with a range of teas in order to seek out and appreciate the type that will next fill your cup and grace your tongue. This book contains a detailed list of more than 60 different tea varieties for you to use as a reference guide as you build your own pantry tea selection.
Gluten-Free Girl Every Day
Shauna James Ahern - 2013
Shauna Ahern, the author of Gluten-Free Girl and the Chef—named by the New York Times as one of the best cookbooks of 2010—returns with a new cookbook for busy people who still love to cook. Gluten-Free Girl Every Day features food you want to cook every day: fresh, satisfying, and filled with great flavors. The inspired ingredient pairings of these recipes come from the collaboration of Ahern and her husband Danny, a professional chef.Vegetables in season are the key to these healthy, relatively simple recipes, along with whole grains, beans, and a few key spices and homemade sauces. Gluten-Free Girl Every Day also includes practical tips on how to stock a gluten-free pantry, as well as helpful insights into how to bake gluten-free.Features 120 gluten-free recipes for weeknight dinners and dessertsIncludes suggestions for foods that can be made ahead or frozen to make dinnertime easier.Organized around different types of dinners: Breakfast for Dinner, One-Pot Wonders, Stir Fries, and Breaking Down a Chicken, for example.All the recipes in Gluten-Free Girl Every Day are gluten-free, and many are dairy-free or vegetarian as well. However, the only thing that truly matters is that these dishes are delicious.