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.

This book demystifies sushi, making these delightful Japanese dishes accessible to all. Suitable as party snacks, appetizers, or main meals, there is far more to these dishes than raw fish and rice. This imaginative collection of recipes includes such delicacies as asparagus and omelet rolls, smoked trout sushi boats, and chicken teriyaki roils. Created to get your taste buds tingling, you will also be able to impress family and friends with your daring cuisine. Part of a series for the adventurous cook, all of the recipes are beautifully presented with color photography and detailed instructions Let your imagination take you into new culinary territory with these enticing and versatile sushi recipes.

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.

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

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.

Satisfying between-meal hunger is about having lots of great ideas for all occasions, and these simple recipes are all displayed in appealing pictures to tempt your taste buds. Included in these pages are brilliant breakfast bites, irresistible party morsels, no-fuss TV snacks, and well-balanced ideas for healthy light meals.

Vietnamese cooking is famous for its fresh flavors andartfully composed meals—it is the true "light cuisine" of Asia.Delicate soups and stir-fries, and well-seasoned grilled foodsserved with rice or noodles are packed with fresh herbs and spices.Stunning photography and simple step-by-step instructions makeHomestyle Vietnamese Cooking the perfect guide to preparingdelicious Vietnamese dishes like Spring Rolls, Hanoi Beef NoodleSoup and Black Pepper Sauce Crabs for your family and friends.

Packed with goodness and bursting with flavour，smoothies are at the heightof food fashion。Quick and easy to make，great—tasting and inexpensive，they are one of the easiest ways to contribute to the recommended five portiOns a day ot fruit and vegetables。Great to start the day with or as a healthy replacement for an after—school snack，smoothies are incredibly versatile as the mouthwatering recipes in this stunning collection will demOnstrate。

Tempt your taste buds with hearty and satisfying vegetarian fare. Fill up and feel good with meat-free food. A vegetarian diet is by its very nature, healthy and nutritious and a great way to include a variety of fresh and flavoursome vegetables in your meals without having to try too hard! Impress your friends and family with the creative and delicious recipes inside this book,

The unequivocal reference tome on the full spectrum oftwentieth-century French cooking, interpreted and revised by masterchef Paul Bocuse for the home cook. Celebrated chef Paul Bocuse isthe authority on classic French cuisine. In this volume, he shares500 simple, traditional French recipes. Aimed at the beginner butwith enough breadth to entice the confident chef, these recipes canbe readily prepared at home and emphasize the use of the freshestand simplest ingredients. The book is divided into twenty-twochapters, fourteen covering savory recipes and eight covering sweetrecipes, with everything from soups to soufflés, by way ofterrines, fish, meat, and vegetables. Practical appendixes includeaverage cooking times for different types of meat, conversiontables, and a glossary of key French culinary terms.

"365 Dish a Day" provides a little inspiration for every day of the year, making sure you don't miss out on the month's freshest ingredients and seasonal specialties. You'll find warm, hearty comfort food in the fall and winter months and healthy, light and refreshing dishes in spring and summer. The recipes are quick, easy to follow. Full-color photographs.

Fish is a food for the modern age, being the perfect antidote to the many ailments and illnesses caused by poor nutrition. Fish and seafood are high in first-class protein, low in salt and contain essential vitamins and minerals. White fish is low in fat, while the fat in fresh oil-rich fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, recognized to help prevent clogged arteries and avert coronary and other diseases. It's great food for the brain - and it tastes fantastic too. Try the recipes in this book and get hooked! 112 nutritious and delicious recipes Brief introduction to each chapter on cultural specialities A clear and easy-to-follow ingredients list and method for each recipe to ensure a perfect result Inspiring photography of each recipe to set your taste buds tingling

Tickle your taste buds and take a moment to savour the wonderful flavours of these recipes, They will round off any meal perfectly and, being so easy to make, will impress anyone you wish to share them with, Their simplicity will allow you to have more time to relax with friends and family alike and take the fuss out of what can be a daunting task for many,

It's a simple fact that-many of us would like to enjoy home-cooking but don't always have time to cook complicated, time-consuming recipes. Help is at hand, however, in]ust lOMinutes. If you are unable to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but enjoy fresh, tasty wholesome food and creative cooking, then the recipes in this book are for you. Even though they take just ten inutes or less to make, each recipe is full of f[avour and goodness. There's no fiddly reparation,elaborate trimmings, or fancy garnishes in any of these dishes -just uncomplicated delicious food that looks and tastes fabulous. Beautifully illustrated with full-co[our photography, all the recipes in this book are written in easy-to-follOw, step-by-step instructions,and are simple to prepare and cook. So get cooking and see how easy it is to create these quick and tasty meals.

"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

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.

The perfect guide for every parent or carer who wants advice and ideas on creating bealthy and varied meals for their child After-school Food contatins 40 beautifully photographed recipes for tasty quick-and-easy snacks and meals for school-age chikden that the whold family will eojoy With After-school food you can be confident your children get the nutrients they need to be adert at school and at play.

Thai food is a vibrant cuisine, famed for its sharp, fresh flavors.Bursting with variety, its dishes may be chile hot, zesty with lime,or creamy with coconut. The diverse choices that Thai cookingoffer are due to the regions of Thailand offering different methodsof cooking and types of dishes according to their climate, history, and culture. This book will introduce you to all these exciting stylesFrom pad thai to pork dumplings, angler fish kabobs to hot and soursoup, there are 38 recipes to awakenyour palate and let you begin tomaster the secrets of creating great-tasting Thai-style food.

The beautifully presented and inspirational Cook's Bible is the definitive cooking guide for everyone—beginner and experienced cook alike. From choosing kitchen utensils to stocking the pantry,this book shows you can be superbly oranzed and creative in the kitchen. it offers valuable advice about all culinary matters,including kitchen equipment, ingredients, kitchen safety, and the basics of diet and healthy eating. The Cook's Bible provides practical information about all aspects of preparing and cooking food—from how to boil an egg to how to prepare sushi. It is also useful for those who know the basice but want to extend their kitchen repertoire to cooking exciting and varied dishes.its wide range of recipes has been carefully selected to combine traditional favorites with modern choices. So whether you wish to make a cheese souffle, create a paella, or bake Fresh Croissants—you will find the Cook's Bible an invaluable source of inspiration and advice that you will want to go back to again and ag

Cookies are always a treat - whether you need a quick chocolate fix in the form of a Chocolate Spread & Hazlenut Drop, or you are in the mood for something extra indulgent, such as a Tropical Fruit & Mascarpone Cream Cookie Sandwich, you will find something to please in this fabulous collection. The 5O recipes in this collection are all based on a basic cookie dough, using tasty and imaginative variations to create spectacular cookies you will want to make time and time asain. Beautifully photographed, this is the perfect book for serious cookie lovers!

The number-one New York Times bestselling In Death series explodes with intrigue, passion, and suspense. Now, Nora Roberts writing as J.D. Robb propels you into the darkest night of Lieutenant Eve Dallas's life-when a killer comes to call. Eve's name has a made a Christmas list, but it's not for being naughty or nice. It's for putting a serial killer behind bars. Now the escaped madman has her in his sights. With her husband Roarke at her side, Eve must stop the man from exacting his bloody vengeance-or die trying.

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.

Smoothies and juices have it all—they taste delicious，are bursting with goodness and take no time at all to make—perfect for when you need a quick and healthy snack．As they taste SO delicious and are often colou rful and attractive，they are an easy way of encou raging your family to consume more of what is good for them．The added bonus is that you control thei r content，and as they rarely requi re extra sweetening you can ensure they are packed with nothing but flavoursome and wholesome health—boosting ingredients． 112 tempting and delicious recipes Brief introduction to each chapter，full of useful ideas and tips A clear and easy-to-follow ingredients list and method for each recipe to ensure a perfect result ·Inspiring photography of each recipe to set your taste buds tingling

One recipe and one hundred variations。—glorious gooey chocolate confections,crisp and crunchy nut-filled bites，special treats for special occasions，an absolute harvest of fruity delights and twice-as—nice，cream。filled cookie sandwiches。There are loads of cookies you can make for kids—and even make with kids—as well as plenty that are strictly for adults。I n fact，there’ssomething to please everyone in the family and afI you have to do is master one very easy recipe。

Whether you're an experienced cook or just starting out, Cakes and Bakes is the idea guide to home baking, There's almost always a moment in the busy day when a 'little something' fills the bill a slice of sponge cake with a cup of tea for a tired mum, flapjacks and glasses of milk for the children when they return from school, gloriously indulgent chocolate cake for a elebratory meal. crisp cookies with a pick-me-up coffee. It has never been easier to rustle up a batch of muffins, a clutch of cookies, a luscious chocolate cake or cute melt-in-vour-mouth morsels for a child's birthday. All the recipes are beautifully illustrated with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. You dont need loads of special equipment or the advanced skills of a professional chef to serve tempting treats every time - with Cakes and Bakes satisfaction is virtually guaranteed.