Italian Cooking at Home with the Culinary Institute of America

by Gianni Scappin    (Find this book)

Authentic, amazing Italian cooking made easy.

This sumptuously photographed guide to cooking all things Italian in the home kitchen will win over both beginning and experienced cooks with authentic and inventive recipes and step-by-step guidance from the experts at the CIA. Covering a variety of dishes from snacks, pickles, and preserves to pasta, meat, fish, and dessert, "Italian Cooking" is the perfect primer for fresh and flavorful Italian cuisine. With rustic focaccias, long-simmered soups, and entrees with aromatic herbs, these vivid recipes are irresistible. Wine suggestions and mouthwatering photographs accompany the recipes.Includes more than 150 fantastic, approachable Italian recipes Covers chapters on Gli Spuntini (Snacks and Little Bites), I Crudi (Raw Dishes), Le Minestre (Soupe), La Pasta Secca (Dry Pasta), La Sfoglia (Fresh Pasta), I Pesci (Fish), Le Carni (Meat), and more. Features tantalizing photos by Francesco Tonelli that illustrate cooking techniques and provide plenty of inspiration for the home cook
"Italian Cooking" offers a grand tour through Italian cuisine, covering regional cuisines, wines, and histories along the way. -- Publisher Marketing

The Biggest Loser Dessert Cookbook: More Than 80 Healthy Treats That Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Without Breaking Your Calorie Budget

by Devin Alexander    (Find this book)

Each season on The Biggest Loser, we watch the contestants sweat their way to a healthier body and a brand new lease on life. But the dramatic changes that unfold on our television screens are only part of the story. To be successful at home, the contestants have to develop strategies and sustainable habits they can maintain for the long haul. And that includes learning how to satisfy sweet cravings--and keep deprivation at bay.
In The Biggest Loser Dessert Cookbook, best-selling author Chef Devin Alexander shows you how to indulge sensibly with more than 80 guilt-free recipes made from wholesome, all-natural ingredients.
- Rediscover your passion for fruit with desserts like the Naked Apple Tart, Cherry-Vanilla Almond Parfait, and Strawberry Cloud Souffles
- Cool down your cravings with frozen treats such as the Waffle Ice Cream Sandwich, Mango-Peach Key Lime Sorbet Popsicle, and Pumpkin Ice Cream
- Share your sweets with a crowd with bake-sale favorites like Fudge Swirl Peanut Butter Cupcakes, Go Blue-Berry Cobbler Mini Loaves, and Pecan Praline Cookie Thins
- Sip your way to satisfaction with the Mango Lassi Milkshake, Peach No-Belly Bellini, and Icy Chai Shake.
Losing weight is all about making smarter choices--not giving up the foods you love. Turn your guilty pleasures into healthy indulgences today! -- Publisher Marketing

Cooking Basics for Dummies

by Bryan Miller    (Find this book)

Basic tools, techniques, and recipes for creating easy, delicious meals

It doesn't take culinary mastery and great recipes to be a great cook. "Cooking Basics For Dummies, " 4th Edition, appeals to beginners who want to learn the basics of cooking and implement understandable and practical recipes in their everyday cooking experience.. "Cooking Basics For Dummies" digs you out of microwave dinners and tipping delivery persons and propels you with all the ingredients you need toward becoming a superior home cook. This hands-on guide shows you the fun and easy way to prepare meals all your guests and family members will love, from die-hard vegetarians to the most passionate meat eaters. Fun, tasty, and easy recipes the whole family will enjoy for every occasion. Covers grilling, slow cooking, pressure cooking, roasting, and sauteing. Considerations for vegetarians, special diets, and sustainable dishes with flavor and pizzazz

With the help of "Cooking Basics For Dummies," you'll be able to handle boiling, poaching, steaming, braising, grilling, and so much more like a master. -- Publisher Marketing

The Great Chicken Cookbook: Over 230 Simple, Delicious Recipes for Every Occasion

by Reader's Digest    (Find this book)

Chicken is an amazingly versatile food. It can be poached, baked, sautéed, grilled, stir-fried, and roasted. Plus it can be dressed up or down, featured as the main dish at an elaborate dinner party or served as a quick low-fat meal at lunch. Whether you're looking for a great appetizer or tempting main dish, chicken is the easiest and most economical choice. Packed with helpful hints, The Great Chicken Cookbook offers more than 230 recipes in nine sections-from Snacks and Starters to Roasts and Picnics. Recipes include:

• Thai chicken salad
• Honey-soy chicken wings
• Chicken schnitzel
• Indian-style grilled chicken breasts
• Slow Cooker honey ginger chicken thighs
• Spicy chicken soup
• Chicken pot pie with chunky vegetables

What's more, this incredible book has features that ensure success:

• Easy-to-follow instructions
• Prep and cooking times
• Nutritional facts for the health-conscious cook
• Easy-to-identify symbols to identify quick (30 minutes or less) or low- fat recipes
• Full-color photos paired with every dish

Vegetarian Times Everything Vegan

by Mary Margaret Chappell    (Find this book)
A diverse and delicious collection of vegan recipes from the experts at "Vegetarian Times" magazine
Whether they're vegan for a day, a week, a lifetime, or even just for lunch hour, the demand among vegans for deliciously satisfying animal-free recipes has never been greater. "Vegetarian Times Everything Vegan" is the something-for-everyone vegan cookbook with hundreds of tasty, healthful recipes that will woo omnivores to the possibilities of plant-based eating while wowing committed vegans and vegetarians.
Beautifully illustrated and accompanied by a thoughtful and informative Foreword by noted authority Neal D. Barnard, MD, "Vegetarian Times Everything Vegan" is a must-have resource for anyone who lives vegan, loves cooking, or is looking for healthy meal ideas with proven weight-loss benefits. Inside, you'll find: - 250+ easy, healthful recipes with nutrition information- 50+ beautiful full-color photos- Features, tips, and sidebars that provide helpful hints on food shopping, prepping ingredients, and speeding up cooking times. -- Publisher Marketing