Thrive Foods: 200 Plant-Based Recipes for Peak Health

The Feed Zone Cookbook: Fast and Flavorful Food for Athletes

by Thomas Biju   (Find this book)
With simple recipes requiring just a handful of ingredients, this title strikes a balance between science and practice so that athletes will change the way they think about food, replacing highly processed food substitutes with real, nourishing foods that will satisfy every athlete's cravings. It includes 150 recipes illustrated with photographs.   -- Publisher Marketing

The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook

by Cheryl Day    (Find this book)
Fire up your oven with recipes from what Paula Deen calls one of the "must-eat-at-places" in Savannah Nationally recognized and locally adored for its decadent homespun desserts and delicious rustic breads, Back in the Day Bakery is a Savannah landmark. As Paula Deen says in her foreword, Cheryl and Griff Day "bake decadent treats, but they also bake wonderful memories that stay with you forever."To celebrate the bakery's tenth anniversary, this duo has written a book filled with customers' favorite recipes. It's packed with Cheryl and Griff's baking know-how plus recipes for their famous Buttermilk Biscones, Old-Fashioned Cupcakes, Chocolate Bread, Cinnamon Sticky Buns, S'more Pie, Almond Crunchies, Drunk Blondies, Pinkies Chocolate Lunch-Box Treats, Rustic Cheddar Pecan Rounds, and much more. Irresistible full-color photographs of food and behind-the-scenes bakery shots will give readers a glimpse into the sweet daily life at the bakeshop. Celebrating family traditions, scratch baking, and quality ingredients, "The Back in the Day Bakery Cookbook" is like a down-home bake sale in a book.  -- Publisher Marketing

The French Slow Cooker

by Michele Scicolone    (Find this book)
In the introduction, Scicolone (The Italian Slow Cooker; The Sopranos Family Cookbook) describes the enormous effort and number of dishes involved in making traditional cassoulet. She compares that to the ease of preparing the same dish in a slow cooker, the aroma of which made her feel as if she had arrived at the farmhouse kitchen of the French grand-mere I never had. She explains that with the help of a slow cooker, its easy to make homey and inexpensive French food in any kitchen. Of course there's a recipe for a cassoulet with pork, lamb, and beans; there are also such classic dishes as herbed roast chicken with garlic and shallots; bouillabaisse; Provencal beef stew with black olives; and bacon and gruyere pain perdu (and a few out of the pot essentials, like a lentil salad with bacon. There are desserts, too: lemon pots de creme and a creme caramel. Its comfort food, to be sure, but the French accent elevates the level of sophistication well above that of typical slow cooker fare. (Jan.) Copyright 2011 Reed Business Information.  -- Publishers Weekly

American Heart Association Quick & Easy Cookbook, 2nd Edition: More Than 200 Healthy Recipes You Can Make in Minutes

by  American Heart Association    (Find this book)
Convenience and eating healthfully can go hand in hand, and with the American Heart Association Quick & Easy Cookbook, 2nd Edition, you can spend less time in the kitchen and still achieve great results at the table.
      This revised and expanded edition of the classic cookbook includes more than 200 speedy dishes, of which 60 are brand new. Prep and cooking times are provided for all recipes, so you’ll know how much time you’ll need in the kitchen. And rest assured, no dish takes longer than 20 minutes to prepare, and many recipes can be made in 30 minutes from start to finish.
      In fewer than 10 minutes, you can start your day with Confetti Scrambler or Mandarin Breakfast Parfaits. No one will guess you whipped up dinner in 20 minutes when you serve Chicken with Tarragon Oil, Baked Tilapia with Pineapple Reduction, or Beef Tenderloin on Herbed White Beans. When meals are this simple and good for you, even appetizers, snacks, sides, and desserts can be on the docket. You’ll find recipes for Homemade Corn Tortilla Chips, Edamame Salsa, Warm Chicken and Papaya Salad, Citrus Kale with Dried Cranberries, Chocolate-Banana Mini Cupcakes, Grilled Peaches with Almond Liqueur, and much more!
      Make the most of your time in the kitchen and in the grocery store with helpful tools such as:

· Meal-planning strategies, including a sample dinner plan and a chart template to customize your own meals week-by-week
· Guidelines for maximizing nutritious foods and minimizing nutrient-poor foods
· Shopping strategies, including lists of health-smart staples
· Tips on organizing your kitchen for the greatest efficiency
· Quick-cooking techniques and short prep tricks

With this new edition of one of the American Heart Association’s first and most popular cookbooks, you’ll have a resource right at your fingertips for making your own quick and easy meals that will offer you fast, healthy food.  -- Publisher Marketing

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