Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food [With DVD]

by Jacques Pepin    (Find this book)
For the first time ever, the legendary chef collects and updates the best recipes from his six-decade career. With a searchable DVD demonstrating every technique a cook will ever need.
In his more than sixty years as a chef, Jacques Pepin has earned a reputation as a champion of simplicity. His recipes are classics. They find the shortest, surest route to flavor, avoiding complicated techniques.
Now, in a book that celebrates his life in food, the world's most famous cooking teacher winnows his favorite recipes from the thousands he has created, streamlining them even further. They include Onion Soup Lyonnaise-Style, which Jacques enjoyed as a young chef while bar-crawling in Paris; Linguine with Clam Sauce and Vegetables, a frequent dinner chez Jacques; Grilled Chicken with Tarragon Butter, which he makes indoors in winter and outdoors in summer; Five-Peppercorn Steak, his spin on a bistro classic; Meme's Apple Tart, which his mother made every day in her Lyon restaurant; and Warm Chocolate Fondue Souffle, part cake, part pudding, part souffle, and pure bliss.
"Essential P"e"pin" spans the many styles of Jacques's cooking: homey country French, haute cuisine, fast food Jacques-style, and fresh contemporary American dishes. Many of the recipes are globally inspired, from Mexico, across Europe, or the Far East.
In the accompanying searchable DVD, Jacques shines as a teacher, as he demonstrates all the techniques a cook needs to know. This truly is the "essential" Pepin. -- Publisher Marketing

Cook This Now: 120 Easy and Delectable Dishes You Can't Wait to Make

by Melissa  Clark    (Find this book)
Veteran cookbook author, James Beard recipient, and New York Times food columnist, Clark presents readers with 120 recipes organized by season and month. With a candid opening essay on weekly trips to her local NYC farmers' market in the dead of winter think frosty fingers, and ice-topped milk Clark sets the course for this down-to-earth, realistic guide to cooking throughout the year, finding and highlighting seasonal gems in mains, side dishes, and desserts. Numbered steps guide home cooks through recipes ranging from the simple and quick August's A Perfect Tomato Sandwich, June's Green Peach Salad with Lime and Basil, and March's Spicy Black Beans with Chorizo and Jalapenos to simple and slow cooked September's Braised Pork Ribs with Green Tomato, Orange, and Thyme, and November's Ham Bone, Greens and Been Soup. "What Else?" sections feature bulleted tips at the end of recipes such as how to turn a stew into a soup and substituting canned beans for dry, while "A Dish By Another Name" headers lead readers to easy recipe variations. Even with a multitude of cooking-by-season titles in the marketplace, the author's inspiring use of fresh ingredients and flexible attitude toward cooking make this a solid addition to any kitchen cookbook shelf. (Oct.) Copyright 2011 Reed Business Information.  -- Publishers Weekly

Baking with the Cake Boss: 100 of Buddy's Best Recipes and Decorating Secrets

by Buddy Valastor    (Find this book)
CALL IT THE BUDDY SYSTEM, because "Baking with the Cake Boss "is an education in the art of baking and decorating, from kneading to rolling, fondant to flowers, taught by Buddy Valastro himself, the star of TLC's smash hit "Cake Boss." With more than 100 of his most sought-after recipes, including birthday and holiday cakes and other special theme designs, this book is a master course that culminates in the showstopping cakes for which Carlo's Bake Shop is famous.
Following the arc of Buddy's career from apprentice to master baker, "Baking with the Cake Boss "offers readers the same on-the-job education earned by everyone who comes to work at Carlo's Bake Shop, with some of Buddy's and the family's memories shared along the way. It builds organically from simple cookies and pastries to pies, flower-adorned cupcakes, and basic fondant cakes, to breathtaking cakes for every holiday and special occasion. And, as you progress from basics to bedazzlements--like the safari cake complete with chocolate animals and a waterfall--Buddy shares his inspiring enthusiasm and stories from the shop in his inimitable voice. He also provides the tools for creating your own personal trademark cakes, with a chart that lets you mix and match cake, frosting, and liqueur syrup for cakes the way "you "like them. And there are plenty of photos that illustrate artistic flourishes and decorations you can use to adorn your individual creations. With 650 gorgeous, step-by-step instructional photos that let you follow Buddy as if you were next to him in the bakery, "Baking with the Cake Boss "is an incomparable dessert education that will become an essential reference for aspiring and skilled bakers alike.
Bursting with delicious, tried-and-true recipes, how-to boxes and sidebars, and numerous tricks of the trade, "Baking with the Cake Boss "is a rare treat--a fun, accessible guide to baking, all in a gloriously designed, fully illustrated package worthy of the Cake Boss's artistic vision. -- Publisher Marketing

EatingWell One-Pot Meals: Easy, Healthy Recipes for 100+ Delicious Dinners

by Jessie Price    (Find this book)
Want a healthy dinner on the table but don t have time to cook? Need to keep things simple for a weeknight dinner? Then you re going to love this book it s full of simple, satisfying, delicious dinners that can all be made in just one pot. If you think one-pot meals are just heavy stews, you ll be amazed at the spectacular array of nutritious dishes on offer here. The meals in this book range from paellas, pilafs, and risottos to frittatas, braises, casseroles, and roasts. Plus you'll find advice on some of the essential tools for one-pot cooking; favorites include the large nonstick skillet, the Dutch oven, the slow-cooker, the roasting pan, and the wok. Flip through this book, filled with recipes for over 100 meals, most accompanied by mouthwatering photos, and you ll be hungry to try them for yourself. Each recipe has been tested and approved by the EatingWell Test Kitchen. And they re easy most take less than 45 minutes and call for simple, easy-to-find ingredients. You ll feel good about serving these meals to your family, knowing that each one has been approved by EatingWell Magazine's team of registered dietitians. The recipes follow simple, sound nutrition principles: they use lean meats and seafood; plenty of herbs and spices rather than loads of butter, cream, and salt for seasoning; lots of vegetables; and whole grains over refined grains. All this plus fewer dishes to wash afterwards! It s the authoritative guide to quick and easy one-pot meals. -- Publisher Marketing

Ciao Italia Family Classics: More Than 200 Treasured Recipes from Three Generations of Italian Cooks

by Mary Ann Esposito    (Find this book)
Host of the PBS series Ciao Italia and author of 11 previous cookbooks, Esposito has been demystifying rustic cooking from her ancestral homeland for decades. In this volume, which compiles favorite recipes passed down from her grandmothers and mother, Esposito argues for a return to the family dinner table, where meals are shared alongside memories and the traditional Italian values of food and togetherness are celebrated. Following a brief primer on the Italian pantry, the book opens up into an expansive collection of recipes from antipasti to dolce. Standards like baked ziti with meatballs, and chicken cutlets with Marsala wine and mushrooms, appear alongside Espositos own innovative creations like fava bean and parmigiano-reggiano cheese cylinders, and watermelon and strawberry salad. There are even a few homey American-style dishes like a chiffon cake with lemon curd. Recipes are unintimidating and Espositos interwoven narratives are by turns personal and educational. While it breaks no new ground, this book will be welcomed by Espositos fans, and it will make a useful guide for anyone new to Italian cookery. Photos. (Nov.) Copyright 2011 Reed Business Information.  -- Publishers Weekly

The Neelys' Celebration Cookbook: Down-Home Meals for Every Occasion

by Pat Neely    (Find this book)
Pat and Gina Neely, the beloved husband-and-wife team and authors of the "New York Times "best seller "Down Home with the Neelys, "are all about lettin' the good times roll.
It takes family, friends, and ample good food, and in their new book, they share their recipes and secrets for entertaining year-round, dishing up new spins on seasonal classics, and suggesting occasions to celebrate that most of us haven't thought of ourselves.
Along with menus for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter Sunday, and every known holiday in between, here are all the fixings for a year of down home celebrating, 120 recipes including Hoppin' John Soup and Deep-fried Cornish Game Hens for New Year's Day; Smothered Pork Chops and Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes for "Welcome Home, Baby"; One-handed Turkey Burgers and Mint Tea for "Spring Cleaning." The Neelys believe that life should be celebrated, holiday or not. With this mouth-watering collection of recipes you have everything you need to Neely-tize your table far beyond the holiday season.  -- Publisher Marketing

All about Roasting: A New Approach to a Classic Art

by Molly Stevens    (Find this book)
Successful restaurateurs have always known that adding "roasted" to a dish guarantees immediate appeal. Molly Stevens brings her trademark thoroughness and eye for detail to the technique of roasting. She breaks down when to use high heat, moderate heat, or low heat to produce juicy, well-seared meats, caramelized drippings, and concentrated flavors. Her 150 recipes feature the full range of dishes from beef, lamb, pork, and poultry to seafood and vegetables. Showstoppers include porchetta ingeniously made with a loin of pork, a roast goose with potato-sage stuffing, and a one-hour beef rib roast-dishes we've dreamed of making, and that Molly makes possible with her precise and encouraging instructions. Other recipes such as a Sunday supper roast chicken, herb-roasted shrimp, and blasted broccoli make this an indispensable book for home cooks and chefs. All About Roasting is like having the best teacher in America in the kitchen with you. -- Publisher Marketing

The New Slow Cooker: Fresh Recipes for the Modern Cook

by Brigit Binns    (Find this book)
Awaken your tastebuds with a whole new approach to slow cooking. The more than 100 succulent, comforting dishes found in this book are bursting with bright fresh flavors.
A fresh twist on slow-cooked comfort.
Layered with bright flavors and crunchy textures, classic slow-cooked recipes are updated for today's cook, with delicious results.
Dishes that satisfy the whole family.
From succulent beef to melt-in-your-mouth chicken to hearty legumes, this book contains an irresistible array of easy-to-prepare recipes your family will love.
From simple ingredients to mouthwatering meals.
Whether preparing a weeknight meal or an elegant dinner, this book will show you how to transform wholesome, easy-to-find ingredients into tantalizing dishes.
In this book, you will discover a whole new way to use your slow cooker to make more than 100 succulent dishes by enhancing them with bright fresh flavors: Tender short ribs in a sweet and spicy sauce are elevated with a crunchy daikon, carrot, and fresh herb salad; zesty chicken-tortilla soup is layered with sweet corn, creamy avocado, and earthy cilantro; and sliced brisket is perked up with a verdant, herb-laden chimichurri strewn with sweet cherry tomatoes.
The slow cooker has become one of the most popular kitchen appliances for today's busy home cook, and it is easy to see why: comfort has met convenience, with delicious results. The best slow cooking, however, is an art that is only achieved with a little finesse. This book reimagines what the slow cooker is capable of, bringing freshness, color, and texture to the flavorful stews and braises of slow cooking and creating a road map for the modern cook.
Rounding out the book, the lush, tempting photography is not only mouthwatering but also inspirational, with visual ideas for textural and flavorful garnishes. Welcome to a whole new way with slow cooking.  -- Publisher Marketing

Artisan Pizza and Flatbread in Five Minutes a Day

by Jeff  Hertzberg    (Find this book)
The tips and techniques section alone makes this book invaluable to anyone attempting to make pizza at home. Every problem you might encounter is discussed in a friendly, you're-not-stupid-for-asking-this-question! manner. Hertzberg and Francois start with the basics: "How brown should pizza cheese get?" or "How do you prevent a soggy pizza crust?" and move to the more scientific: "Why do you cut medium-soft cheese into chunks rather than grating or slicing it?" The recipe section is similarly orchestrated. The first recipe, for a classic Margherita pie, is painstakingly broken down into finely detailed directions, with pictures in case you get lost. You'll actually enjoy reading the directions, as the authors provide reasons for every move: "Do not punch down the dough! With our method, you're trying to retain as much gas in the dough as possible, and punching it down knocks out gas and will make your pizza and flatbreads dense." It feels encouraging, not coddling, and soon you'll be making the delicious recipes, like Turkish spiced lamb flatbread or goat cheese and onion pizzette. (Nov.) Copyright 2011 Reed Business Information. -- Publishers Weekly

Paula Deen's Southern Cooking Bible: The New Classic Guide to Delicious Dishes with More Than 300 Recipes

by Paula H Deen    (Find this book)
Hi, y'all!
This book is my proudest achievement so far, and I just have to tell y'all why I am so excited about it. It's a book of classic dishes, dedicated to a whole new generation of cooks--for every bride, graduate, and anyone who has a love of a great Southern meal. My family is growing and expanding all the time. We're blessed with marriages and grandbabies, and so sharing these recipes for honest, down-home dishes feels like passing a generation's worth of stovetop secrets on to my family, and yours.
I've been cooking and eating Southern food my whole life, and I can tell you that every meal you make from this book will be a mouthful of our one-of-akind spirit and traditions. These recipes showcase the diversity and ingenuity of Southern cuisine, from Cajun to Low-Country and beyond, highlighting the deep cultural richness of our gumbos and collards, our barbecues and pies. You may remember a few beloved classics from The Lady & Sons, but nearly all of these recipes are brand-new--and I think you'll find that they are all mouthwateringly delicious. It is, without a doubt, a true Southern cooking bible.
I sincerely hope that this book will take its place in your kitchen for many years to come, as I know it will in mine. Here's to happy cooking--and the best part, happy eating, y'all!
Best dishes,
Paula Deen -- Publisher Marketing