Weeknights with Giada: Quick and Simple Recipes to Revamp Dinner

by Giada De Laurentiis    (Find this book)
Giada De Laurentiis is one of America's most-loved culinary stars, adored for her Food Network hit shows and her "New York Times" bestselling cookbooks alike, both of which feature her fresh, flavorful Italian recipes. For the first time, Giada tackles weeknight cooking, sharing her favorite tips and go-to dishes--all in her vibrant signature style--to get a delicious meal on the table in a flash.
After a full day, Giada, like most parents, wants nothing more than to sit down for a home-cooked dinner with her husband, Todd, and their daughter, Jade. "Weeknights with Giada "rises to the challenge, delivering soups, sandwiches, pizzas, pastas, and meat and fish dishes that come together quickly as stand-alone main courses--most in half an hour or less: Rustic Vegetable and Polenta Soup, a hearty soul-warming one-pot dish, cooks in under twenty minutes; Lemony White Bean, Tuna, and Arugula Salad is a great meal that's quickly assembled from pantry and fridge essentials; Spicy Linguini with Clams and Mussels is a fifteen-minute-or-less spectacular pasta; and you can't beat Grilled Sirloin Steaks with Pepper and Caper Salsa, which are also ready in just fifteen minutes. From inventive breakfast-for-dinner dishes and meatless Monday vegetarian recipes--both weekly traditions in Giada's house--to picnic sandwiches and hearty salad recipes for reinventing leftovers, "Weeknights with Giada" reveals every secret in her repertoire. Even the desserts are quick to mix and bake, should a craving--or a last-minute school bake sale--strike.
Here is Giada at her most inventive--and at her most laid-back. Flavor, freshness, and fun take center stage while cooking times, pots dirtied, and stress are kept to a minimum. With gorgeous color photographs and intimate home snapshots of Giada and her family, "Weeknights with Giada" is a welcome handbook of fantastic recipes and surefire Monday-to-Friday strategies for every home cook.  -- Publisher Marketing

The Primal Blueprint Cookbook

by Mark Sisson    (Find this book)
The popularity of the low carb/paleo/Primal way of eating has exploded, as people discover an appealing and sustainable alternative to the restrictive diets and flawed conventional wisdom that lead to burnout and failed weight loss efforts. Until now, high-quality cookbooks written for this growing community simply haven't existed. The dream of eating satisfying meals--even on a budget--controlling weight and feeling great has now become a reality. Make your transition to Primal eating easy and fun with this innovative cookbook from Primal Blueprint author Mark Sisson, and acclaimed chef/food writer/photographer Jennifer Meier. Included are over 100 mouth-watering recipes with easy-to-follow instructions and nearly 400 brilliant, glossy, full-color photographs to guide and inspire you to cooking and eating Primally. Save time with intuitive recipe steps, easy navigation, and great visual support. Find recipes quickly in the following categories: Meat, Offal, Fowl, Seafood, Vegetables, Eggs, Primal Substitutes, Marinades, Sauces and Dressings, Desserts, Beverages. As detailed in the Primal Blueprint, losing excess body fat is all about insulin. Regulate insulin production by eliminating grains and sugars and you will lose weight, even if you don't exercise much or are cursed with the fat gene. Easier said than done, right? Well, the Primal Blueprint cookbook shows you how to transition from great American grain-based diet to a Primal Blueprint diet featuring meat, seafood, fowl, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. All of these Primal recipes have a naturally low glycemic impact, keeping your insulin levels--and thus your waistline--in check. As you build momentum for Primal eating, you'll find that you won't even miss the bland, boring, low-fat foods that previously were the central focus of your diet. How can you argue with a menu that includes Roasted Leg of Lamb with Herbs and Garlic, Salmon Chowder with Coconut Milk, Tomatoes Stuffed with Ground Bison and Eggs, and Baked Chocolate Custard? This isn't a crash course diet. These and the other Primal recipes provide the foundation for a lifetime of healthy eating, high energy and protection from common health problems that arise from eating SAD (Standard American Diet)." -- Publisher Marketing

My Pizza: The Easy No-Knead Way to Make Spectacular Pizza at Home

by Jim Lahey    (Find this book)
In his second cookbook, Lahey ("My Bread") extends his wildly popular no-knead bread technique to artisan pizzas. The easy base dough sits unattended for 18 hours, after which readers can use it to produce gorgeous, restaurant-worthy pies like Margherita, Pepperoni, and Three-Mushroom (all cook in about five minutes under a conventional broiler). Readers looking to round out their pizza dinner can also try recipes for starters like Salt-Crusted Beet Salad and desserts like Banoffee Pie. This fantastic book truly delivers on the promise of crusty, artisan breads with minimal effort. Essential for pizza lovers. Copyright 2012 Reed Business Information. -- Library Journal

Food Network Magazine 1,000 Easy Recipes: Super Fun Food for Every Day

by Food Network Magazine     (Find this book)
You'll never be stumped for meal ideas again with this massive collection from Food Network Magazine, America's best-selling food magazine. This family-friendly cookbook is packed with more than 1,000 recipes, including:

• 294 appetizers and snacks
• 156 breakfasts
• 287 main dishes
• 192 salads and sides
• 232 drinks and desserts

Inspired by the pages of the magazine, this book is all about fun, easy cooking: Each recipe is short and simple--just a single paragraph!--and every page is filled with great photos and tips.

Step up old favorites in no time: Try taco burgers at your next cookout, or make Buffalo chicken nachos for a party. Find dozens of new pastas and salads for quick weeknight dinners, or treat your family to a big stack of lemon-berry pancakes.

Bonus: Check out the "centerfold" at the end of each chapter for a great classic recipe, like perfect marinara sauce and s'mores.

With this book you can mix and match your way to just about any meal and impress your family and friends with creative new dishes. Try our ideas or dream up your own: The options are endless!

MORE THAN 1,000 EASY RECIPES!

Keep this amazing new cookbook next to the stove and you'll never run out of ideas! Food Network Magazine's second cookbook is packed with more than 1,200 recipes. Choose from hundreds of fun appetizers and snacks, tasty dinners and sides, and easy desserts and drinks.

• Mexican Eggs Benedict
• Salmon-Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
• Rum-Raisin Pancake Sundaes
• Mocha Smoothies
• Margarita Shrimp Nachos
• Blue Cheese Dip
• Potato Chip Toffee
• Three-Meat Panini
• Bacon-Pork Burgers
• BLT Pasta
• Bell Pepper-Pasta Salad
• Caesar Salad
• Spicy Tortilla Soup
• Baby Bell Peppers with Feta and Mint
• Rosemary Gin and Tonic
• Praline Ice Cream Sandwiches

DISHES FOR EVERY OCCASION
Plan weeknight meals and parties, from the same book!

TIPS FROM THE TEST KITCHEN
Find helpful hints and serving ideas on nearly every page.

EXTRA-SHORT RECIPES
Each recipe is just a paragraph long--and a snap to make.  -- Publisher Marketing

Cake Pops

by Helen Attridge    (Find this book)
In the mood for something cute and sweet? Well, forget about grabbing a cupcake- cake pops are here to stay! There's nothing quite like cake on a stick - these mouthwatering morsels combine all the playfulness of a bite-sized snack with the high-impact flavor that comes when you roll together your favorite cakes and frostings. Add a stick to your cake truffles, coat in chocolate and then let your imagination run wild as you decorate the world's most adorable treats. Cake pops are irresistible and surprisingly easy to make, especially when you follow the step-by-step baking and decorating instructions included in this colorful book. If you want to have the party of a lifetime or just a snack on the way to the park, Cake Pops will show you how fun it is to make an army of cakey pirates, aliens, princesses and wacky wizard heads.  -- Publisher Marketing