In her hit Food Network show Everyday Italian , Giada DeLaurentiis shows you how to cook delicious, beautiful food in aflash. And here, in her long-awaited first book, she does thesame—helps you put a fabulous dinner on the table tonight, forfriends or just for the kids, with a minimum of fuss and a maximumof flavor. She makes it all look easy, because it is. Everyday Italian is true to its title: the fresh, simplerecipes are incredibly quick and accessible, and also utterlymouth-watering—perfect for everyday cooking. And the book isfocused on the real-life considerations of what you actually havein your refrigerator and pantry (no mail-order ingredients here)and what you’re in the mood for—whether a simply sauced pasta or ahearty family-friendly roast, these great recipes cover everycontingency. So, for example, you’ll find dishes that you can makesolely from pantry ingredients, or those that transform lowlyleftovers into exquisite entrées (including brilliant ideas forleftover pasta), and th

"Nothing beats the sweet aroma of freshty baked bread at thecrack of dawn, and oneof my indutgent pteasures is sitting downwitha coffee and biting into a sweet, crisp pastry straight out of theoven.

With 12 pages of color photographs

Embraces not only the marvels of French cooking but Frenchhistory, language, landscape, and customs as well. Here is Francefor the traveler, the chef, and the connoisseur of fine prose. Mapsand b w line drawings throughout.

Today, Chef Eric Ripert carries on that tradition with dishessuch as Poached Halibut on Marinated Vegetables, Pan-RoastedGrouper with Wild Mushrooms and Artichokes, and Grilled Salmon withMushroom Vinaigrette. And, of course, there are the desserts forwhich Le Bernardin is also so well known--from ChocolateMillefeuille to Honeyed Pear and Almond Cream Tarts.

Stretching from the shores of Turkey to the Ionian Sea east ofItaly, the Greek islands have been the crossroads of theMediterranean since the time of Homer. Over the centuries,Phoenicians, Athenians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Venetians,Ottoman Turks, and Italians have ruled the islands, putting theirdistinctive stamp on the food. Aglaia Kremezi, a frequent contributor to GOURMET and aninternational authority on Greek food, spent the past eight yearscollecting the fresh, uncomplicated recipes of the local women, aswell as of fishermen, bakers, and farmers. Like all Mediterraneanfood, these dishes are light and healthful, simple but never plain,and make extensive use of seasonal produce, fresh herbs, and fish.Passed from generation to generation by word of mouth, most havenever before been written down. All translate easily to theAmerican home kitchen: Tomato Patties from Santorini; Spaghettiwith Lobster from Kithira; Braised Lamb with Artichokes from Chios;Greens and Potato Stew from Crete; Spinach, Le

America's best-lovedculinary expert brings together her most "magnifique" Frenchrecipes in a lavish new trade edition of her classic cookbook. Thefeatured recipes are slightly simplified versions of the classicones in Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." ofphotos.

A fascinating interpretation of how the body functions tomaintain good health and addresses all kinds of ailments withspecific nutritional approaches. A pioneering nutritionclassic.

The Chamberlain family spent a dozen blissful years in preWorld War II France, with their beloved cook, Clementine, learningthe gustatory pleasures of snail hunting in their backyard andbottling their own wine. When war rumblings sent them scurryingStateside, Clementine refused to be left behind and made a new homefor herself in Marblehead, Massachusetts, where she introduced theinitially suspicious Yankees to the pleasures of la cuisine debonne femme. First published in 1943, Clementine in the Kitchen isa charming portrait of a family of gastronomic adventurers, and amouth-watering collection of more than 170 traditional Frenchrecipes. This Modern Library Food series edition includes a newIntroduction by Jeffrey Steingarten, food critic for Vogue andauthor of The Man Who Ate Everything, winner of the Julia ChildBook Award.

Revised edition of the classic cookbook, originally publishedin 1961. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition ofthis title.

In Cantonese, “dim sum” means “touch the heart,” and EllenBlonder’s charming celebration of China’s famed tea lunch does justthat. More than sixty carefully crafted, authentic recipes, eachillustrated with Ellen’s exquisite watercolor paintings, put thekey to re-creating these delectable morsels in every cook’shand. Anyone who has enjoyed the pleasures of a dim sum meal hasinevitably wondered what it would be like to create these treats athome. The answer, surprisingly, is that most are quite simple tomake. From dumplings to pastries, Dim Sum is filled with simple,foolproof recipes, complete with clear step-by-step illustrationsto explain the art of forming, filling, and folding dumplingwrappers and more. Ellen Blonder offers her favorite versions oftraditional Pork and Shrimp Siu Mai, Turnip Cake, and Shrimp HaGow, each bite vibrantly flavored, plus recipes for hearty stickyrice dishes, refreshing sautéed greens, tender baked or steamedbuns, and a variety of pastries and dessert

Yin-Fei Lo's latest cookbook is visually stunning—with brush calligraphy, decorative borders, and full-page color photographs—as well as a comprehensive and educational guide that fulfills the promise of how to master Chinese cooking. The Chinese-born author includes 150 classic recipes as well as essays exploring regional and cultural traditions and Chinese history. The Chinese pantry section is a must-read guide to ingredients, while illustrated techniques demystify processes including stuffing bean curd cakes and forming dumplings. Recipe notes lend expert advice for freezing, preparation, and serving. Divided into three parts that can be slightly confusing (The Market as Classroom; The Market Becomes Regional; The Market Particular), the book offers recipes including popular dishes such as pot stickers, spring rolls, and General Tso's chicken, in addition to more adventurous selections including sea cucumbers braised with steamed black mushrooms. This is a gorgeous holiday gift. (Jan.) Copyrigh

The perfect cookie for every occasion. Cookies are the treat that never disappoints. Whether you’rebaking for a party or a picnic, a formal dinner or a familysupper–or if you simply want something on hand for snacking–thereis a cookie that’s just right. In Martha Stewart’s Cookies, theeditors of Martha Stewart Living give you 175 recipes andvariations that showcase all kinds of flavors and fancies. Besidesperennial pleasers like traditional chocolate chip and oatmealraisin, there are other sweet surprises, including Rum RaisinShortbread, Peppermint Meringue Sandwiches with Chocolate Filling,and Lime Meltaways. Cleverly organized by texture, the recipes in Martha Stewart’sCookies inspire you to think of a classic, nostalgic treat withmore nuance. Chapters include all types of treasures: Light andDelicate (Cherry Tuiles, Hazelnut Cookies, Chocolate Meringues);Rich and Dense (Key Lime Bars, Chocolate Mint Sandwiches, PeanutButter Swirl Brownies); Chunky and Nutty (Magic Blondies, T

After writing several award-winning health and nutritiontitles that have had great success in the UK, Nicola Graimes makesher debut in the US market with the first book to focus on childrenand brain power and the foods that truly can improve intelligenceand those that can hinder it. With her exciting positive twist onthe link between the food that children eat and their mentaldevelopment, Graimes offers parents new ways and reasons to givetheir children (from pregnancy through primary school) and theessential foods and nutrients they require. BRAIN FOODS FOR KIDS includes: -A clear and easy-to-follow introduction to the principles ofgood childhood nutrition and information on all the latest scienceon brain-boosting foods -Practical, kid-tested advice on incorporating the essentialfoods into a child-friendly diet -Special "brain-box" features to explain the health-giving,mind-boosting properties of each of the featured dishes -Teaches how

In this completely updated and expanded edition of herinternational bestseller, Jancis Robinson, one of the world's mostrespected wine authorities, offers an engaging introduction to theenjoyment of wine.

Here is the first book all the great sauces of practical,workable system. Raymond Sokolov, the widely admired former FoodEditor of The first to point out that the hitherto mysterioussaucier's art, as practiced by the best restaurant chefs, is basedon what amounts to an elegant "fast food" technique. And this iswhat he demonstrates in his unique, useful, and witty book: -- How to prepare, at your leisure, the three fundamental classicsauces (the "mother" sauces from which all others evolve: Brown,White, and Fish Veloute)... -- How to freeze them in one-meal-size containers, ready for useat a moment's notice... -- How to transform any of these basic put-away sauces, quicklyand easily, into the exact ones that French chefs are famous forand serve in the finest restaurants... -- How to prepare the classic dish for which each sauce istraditionally used, with suggestions for enhancing simpler fare(the recipes run the gamut from Duckling a la Bigarade to PoachedEggs Petit-Duc -- that i

This exhaustively researched book provides you with a fascinating introduction to the world's most renowned beers. Including key facts and figures, Guide to Beer is an indispensable companion to anyone who enjoys this traditionally popular beverage. Includes more than 200 of the finest beers from around the globe, from Belgium's trappist monasteries to America's microbreweries. Each beer is accompanied by colour photography, historical information and detailed tasting notes describing the beer's appearance, style and unique flavours.

"An encyclopedia of cookies. Oh yes. Buttery, chocolaty,fancy, fruity, spicy and nutty cookies fill the pages of this supercute book. It lays flat, too. Love that."--"Bakerella" "A spiral-bound cookbook bursting with more than 50 inspiredcookie recipes, it's set apart by fun extras: funky drawings, tipsand tricks, copious room for recipe notes, andmore."--"Grandparents.com" "All cookie lovers will enjoy preparing and improvising onclassic cookies with this scrumptious cookbook."--"LibraryJournal " "For a decidedly fun, down-to-earth approach to baking, this onecertainly looks the part: a notebook with a kraft paper cover,wire-bound pages, and simple line illustrations. But there's moreto this than looks. While Adimando arms you with the basics,there's the intention and hope that you'll be inspired to createyour own."--"Epicurious " "The Cookiepedia is written in a fresh, friendly style, likehaving a sister or a buddy in the kitchen with you."--"Sacramen

Never before has there been a phenomenon like Momofuku. Aonce-unrecognizable word, it's now synonymous with theaward-winning restaurants of the same name in New York City:Momofuku Noodle Bar, Ss?m Bar, Ko, and Milk Bar. Chef David Changhas single-handedly revolutionized cooking in America with his useof bold Asian flavors and impeccable ingredients, his mastery ofthe humble ramen noodle, and his thorough devotion topork. Momofuku is both the story and the recipes behind the cuisine thathas changed the modern-day culinary landscape. Chang relays withcandor the tale of his unwitting rise to superstardom, which,though wracked with mishaps, happened at light speed. And thedishes shared in this book are coveted by all who've dined—oryearned to—at any Momofuku location (yes, the pork buns are here).This is a must-read for anyone who truly enjoys food.