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

"In this book, I'm embarking on a different path, focusing on finding recipes that preserve the tastes and memories of a long-departed place." —Greg Patent A Baker's Odyssey is a rich collection of recipes and culinary history, all gleaned from Patent's exhaustive research in the American home kitchens of immigrants from around the world. Through his travels across the country, Patent learned the secrets to traditional baked goods originating from thirty-two different nations. From Scotland and Austria to India and Thailand to Mexico, Norway, and West Africa, the recipes represent the best of each culture's beloved culinary traditions. Chapters are organized by categories of baked goods, and include Fried Pastries and Doughs, Flatbreads and More, Savory Pastries, Sweet Pastries, Savory Yeast Breads and Pies, Sweet Yeast Breads, Cookies and Cookie-Like Pastries, and Dessert Cakes, Tortes, and Pies. Patent provides detailed information on the origin of each recipe and its ingredients, and g

Perfectly pristine ingredients, combined sensibly and cookedproperly, are the unmistakable hallmarks of the best Italian food.Chef Mario Batali, known to fans far and wide as "Molto Mario" fromhis appearances on television's Food Network and as chef of NewYork's much-loved Pó restaurant, has elevated these simpleprinciples to fine art, creating innovative new fare that paystribute to traditional Italian home cooking in a distinctly modernway. Now, for the first time, more than 200 of his irresistiblerecipes for fresh pastas, sprightly salads, grilled dishes, savoryragus, and many others are gathered in Simple Italian Food, acelebration of the flavors and spirit ofItaly. Mario draws inspiration for his distinctive dishes from the two"villages" that have left their stamps on his cuisine: BorgoCapanne, the tiny hillside village in Northern Italy where he livedand cooked for several years, and New York's Greenwich Village,where he has ready access to bountiful produce and outstandingartisan-made

James Beard was the "dean of American cookery" ( New YorkTimes ), and he put practically everything he learned aboutcooking into this single magnificent--now classic--cookbook. JAMESBEARD'S AMERICAN COOKERY includes more than fifteen hundred of hisfavorite and most successful recipes, as well as advice on dozensof cooking questions, from choosing meats and vegetables topreserving fruit and making real cheeseburgers. Acelebration of the roots of cooking in the American style, thisrepackaged edition features the original text and colorillustrations, and a new foreword by Tom Colicchio. Like Mastering the Art of French Cooking and The Joy ofCooking , it is a standard reference no kitchen is completewithout.

Cake à la mozzarella et aux figues, Cake tomates séchées etparmesan, Cake aux lardons et aux pruneaux, Cake au thon et à lamoutarde à l'ancienne, Cake aux raisins et au romarin, Cake à lach?taigne, Cake aux griottes... Laissez parler votre créativité!Collection aiguise vos sens... et propose 40 recettes destinées àséduire les papilles des plus fins gourmets. Offrez-vous quelquesinstants culinaires d'exception alliant simplicité et élégance.

Small, luxurious and just a little bitwicked! With 300 chocolate recipes, there is sustenance enough hereto keep even the most depraved of chocoholics happy.

There is only one Harry’s Bar. Located on Venice’s CalleVallaresso, near the Piazza San Marco, this legendary restauranthas been, for five decades, the meeting place for artists, writers,royalty, maestros, divas, celebrities, the very rich, and lots ofordinary—but very wise—Americans and Europeans. Everyone from theWindsors and the Onassises and the Burtons to Cole Porter; ErnestHemingway, and Joan Crawford has come here for great food, finedrinks, and the incomparable ambiance. Now, to the delight of hislegions of customers, Arrigo Cipriani shares his favorite storiesabout Harry’s Bar and its secrets–and reveals for the first timehis treasured recipes for the restaurant’s most populardishes. Harry’s Bar above all, is a bar. Its distinctive mixed drinks werecreated by its founder, Arrigo’s father, Giuseppe Cipriani, andthey remain the social center of the establishment. Therefore,you’ll find careful instructions for making the world-famousBelini—the frosty, frothy combination of rose-c

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.

A delightful memoir of learning to eat superbly while remaining gluten free." —Newsweek magazine "Give yourself a treat! Gluten-Free Girl offers delectable tips on dining and living with zest–gluten-free. This is a story for anyone who is interested in changing his or her life from the inside out!" —Alice Bast, executive director National Foundation for Celiac Awareness "Shauna's food, the ignition of healthy with delicious, explodes with flavor—proof positive that people who choose to eat gluten-free can do it with passion, perfection, and power." —John La Puma, MD, New York Times bestselling co-author of The RealAge Diet and Cooking the RealAge Way "A breakthrough first book by a gifted writer not at all what I expected from a story about living with celiac disease. Foodies everywhere will love this book. Celiacs will make it their bible." —Linda Carucci, author of Cooking School Secrets for Real World Cooks and IACP Cooking Teacher of the Year,

Croquants aux framboises et au citron, Truffes au chocolatnoir, Tiramisu de chocolat blanc aux fraises, Tarte aux noix depécan, Méli-mélo de fruits rouges au champagne... Profitez de vospauses café en savourant ces délicieux accompagnements ! Collectionaiguise vos sens... et propose 40 recettes destinées à séduire lespapilles des plus fins gourmets. Offrez-vous quelques instantsculinaires d'exception alliant simplicité et élégance.

Here you will find more than 250delectable dessertdieasm,ranging from flans, custards, mousses,trifles,charlottes,ice creams, ice creams, and meringues to layercakesande rolls,pies, tarts, puddings, souffles, crepes,fritters,and pastries. Includes many step-by-stepsequenes explaining basictechniques. This is theone-stop aessert book for home cooks.Enjoy!

"French wine can be perplexing … until you pick up this marvelous guide." —Kermit Lynch, wine merchant and author of Adventures on the Wine Route Praise for French Wine For Dummies "The best way to sift through this informative tome is to pour yourself a big glass of Haut Brion, sit back, and enjoy. Whether you are an avid collector or wine novice, this book offers an extensive resource in an accessible format." —Charlie Trotter, Acclaimed Chef and Award-Winning Author Includes wine picks for every region! You no longer have to be confused or intimidated by French wine. Sip and savor the best — and best-value — Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, and other delicious wines with this informative insider's guide. Discover how to: Translate wine labels Identify great wine bargains Develop your own wine tastes Match French wine with foods Get smart! www.dummies.com Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com Choose from among 33 different subject categories Get news you

Small.luxuious and just a little bit wicked!With 300chocolate recipes,there is sustenance enough here to keep even the most depraved of chocoholics happy.

Here is the sequel to the great cooking classic. Each of thenew recipes is worked out step-by-step, with the clarity andprecision that are the essence of the first volume. 5 times as manydrawings as in Vol. I make the clear instructions even more so.

Simple yet elegant, Greek cuisine has preserved for centuries the Mediterranean specialties that are so delicious. Tender lamb, an abundance of vegetarian dishes made from vege-tables grown in the sun, and, of course, fish and seafood of every kind - tasty and healthy regional specialties such as these, made with the best quality olive oil, are guaranteed to be a success with your family and friends. How about filled zucchini flowers, octopus with pasta, Chios rabbit with wild vegetables, or the sweet and seduc-tive Mbourekakia pasties? In this book, 11 master chefs present authentic recipes from their homeland and let the reader into the secrets of Greek cuisine, providing ample expert knowledge and entertaining details along the way. Step by step, they explain how amateur chefs can recreate their exquisite dishes at home, capturing that special Mediterranean flair. Let yourself be led on a remarkable culinary journey, and rediscover the delights of Greek cuisine!

Discover the secrets of Pillsbury Bake-Off(R) winners ThePillsbury Bake-Off(R) is a great American institution-a 60-year-oldcontest for real home cooks across the nation-all vying for a $1million grand prize. For the 43rd Bake-Off(R), 100 finalistsgathered to work their magic in 100 mini-kitchens set up in asingle ballroom. In the end, a grand prizewinner emerged, but allof the finalists presented dishes that were amazingly simple tomake . . . and simply amazing. This exciting cookbook collects all100 of these winning recipes and profiles the inventive cooks whocreated them. Spanning five contest categories-Breakfast andBrunches, Entertaining Appetizers, Old El Paso(R) MexicanFavorites, Pizza Creations, and Sweet Treats-the deliciously easyrecipes you'll find inside are sure to be winners with your familyand friends. "Pillsbury Bake-Off(R) Winners" gives you The $1million grand prize recipe-Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookies,and all of the category prizewinners 99 other winning recipes,including Masc

Easy-to-make and scrumptious cookie and bar recipes-fromAmerica's most-trusted name in baking If you'd like cookie recipesthat are simple and fun, "Pillsbury Best Cookies Cookbook" is thebook for you No dessert or snack is more universally adored thancookies, and no one knows cookies better than Pillsbury. Now it'seasier than ever to cherish the joys of homemade cookies anytimewith this collection. From American classics to holiday treats,these recipes are reliable and rewarding to make, accompanied bymore than 50 color photos and lots of new ideas. You'll findTime-tested favorites like Snickerdoodles and Cheesecake Brownies,new twists like Strawberry-Almond Crumble Bars and holiday treatslike Easy Santa Cookies and Halloween Chocolate Pretzels A chapterof winning recipes from the Pillsbury Bake-Off contest Helpful tipsand tricks for foolproof cookie baking-every time Icons tagging"easy" recipes that start with refrigerated cookie dough or browniemix-the perfect kick-start in the kitchen. Delicious rec

The only cookbook that explains how to create authentic Frenchdishes in American kitchens with American foods. Teaches the keytechniques of French cooking, permitting many variations on atheme. Over 100 instructive drawings.

As the star of the smash sensation Iron Chef America, Cat Corais used to improvising exciting dishes on a moment's notice. Inthis book she shows you how to do it too, whether you want aspur-of-the-moment supper or a spectacular dinner that doesn'trequire spending your whole Saturday in the kitchen. Cooking fromthe Hip is divided into four convenient sections, each with its ownappetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, sides, and desserts. Youcan turn to whichever chapter best suits your needs and mood,knowing that every dish will be simple and special. Fast: SpicyChicken and Peach Stir-Fry, Creamy Fettuccine with Sausage,Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes Easy: Watermelon Gazpacho, Thai ChickenSalad, White Cheddar Corn Bread Fun: Sunday Cheesesteak Sandwiches,Crispy "Fried" Chicken, Lemonade Cookies Phenomenal: MangoMargaritas, Pomegranate-Glade Cornish Hens with Wild Rice, ItalianCream Cake Cooking from the Hip is all about flexibility. You'll beable to use what you've got on hand without being afraid tosubstitute. Yo

The Hairy Bikers, Si King Dave Myers,just can't get enough of Britain's mums and their deliciouscooking. So they've toured the country again to discover brand newrecipes and create their own fresh takes on cooking classics. These delicious recipes are for every day, forhigh days and holidays, for lazy weekends, for posh nosh occasionsand those times when you're feeling a bit peckish. It's anothercracking collection from the country's favourite cooks. Si King Dave Myers have become nationaltreasures - big-hearted, dough-to-earth cooks with a love of goodfood. They have written , the bestselling THE HAIRY BIKERS' FOODTOUR OF BRITAIN, THE HAIRY BIKERS' 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS and theNo. 1 bestseller, MUMS KNOW BEST. THE HAIRY BIKERS' FAMILYCOOI~d3OOK.