Special Topics and Culinary Reference
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25 Essentials: Techniques for Grilling Fish
By Karen Adler, Judith M. Fertig
Paper-over-boards with covered spiral binding , $12.95
There’s something fishy going on—on the grill, that is. That’s a good thing when talking about grilled seafood. It’s easy to cook up great fish and shellfish on the grill, once you’ve mastered the essentials. Luckily, they’re all here in this book, distilled into 25 simple techniques and delicious recipes. Authors Karen Adler and Judith Fertig showcase their expertise at grilling all types of seafood, including Grilled Tilapia with Spicy Lemon Pepper Rub, Grilled Crab Cakes with Chile-Lime Sauce, and Pernod-Buttered Lobster Tail. Each technique is clearly explained with step-by-step instructions, and a mouthwatering color photograph accompanies each recipe. This little guide is packed with helpful tips, and the lay-flat spiral binding makes it a perfect grill-side companion!
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25 Essentials: Techniques for Planking
By Karen Adler, Judith M. Fertig
Paper-over-boards with covered spiral binding , 12.95
Cooking on a plank is the simplest way to infuse your food with the subtle taste and aroma of smoke. Barbecue experts Karen Adler and Judith Fertig present 25 easy planking techniques for all types of food, from fruits and cheeses to meat and poultry. Recipes include Griddle-Planked Brie with Amaretto-Peach Chutney and Cranberry Conserve, Garlic and Rosemary–Slathered Planked Pork Chops, Plank-Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese, and Planked Salmon with Herbed Mustard Slather, each accompanied by a color photo of the finished dish.
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Apple Pie Perfect
100 Delicious and Decidedly Different Recipes for America’s Favorite Pie
By Ken Haedrich
Paperback , $19.95
Apple Pie Perfect is an apple pie lover’s dream—100 recipes for apple pie in all its delicious incarnations, plus ten versatile crust recipes. There are pies with single crusts, pies with double crusts, and pies with decorative crusts, crumb toppings, and no toppings. There are traditional pies (My Mom and Dad’s Brown Sugar Apple Pie), new twists (Baked Apple Dumpling Pie, Apple and Brie Hand Pies), multi-fruit pies (Apple-Plum Pie with Coconut Streusel), and pies for those who love apples in any and all forms (Shaker Boiled Apple Cider Pie).
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Biker Billy’s Hog Wild on a Harley Cookbook
Paper-over-boards , $19.95
The official Harley-Davidson motto may be “Live to Ride, Ride to Live,” but the unofficial motto is “Eat to Ride, Ride to Eat.” Bill Hufnagle, aka Biker Billy, has collected recipes (including plenty of Billy’s own favorites) from Harley riders from sea to shining sea whose close-second passion is a fantastic, stick-to-your-ribs meal with no holds barred and no pretension. This is torqued-up-tasty food from a bunch of adventure-loving riders that’s certain to appeal to the more than five million Harley riders across the U.S.A.
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Crazy for Casseroles
275 All-American Hot-Dish Classics
By James Villas
Paperback , $18.95
Casseroles are the epitome of authentic, regional American cooking—simple, delicious fare that leaves lots of room for variation and that the home cook can feel proud to serve anytime. In Crazy for Casseroles acclaimed food writer James Villas is a man on a mission, presenting all manner of casseroles from every corner of America for every kind of meat, poultry, game, seafood, and vegetable, plus appetizer, breakfast, bread, and dessert casseroles.
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Crazy for Crab
Everything You Need to Know to Enjoy Fabulous Crab at Home
Paperback with flaps , $19.95
This charming four-color book features mouthwatering photos of finished dishes, pictures of famous crab restaurants, and nearly 100 delectable recipes for everything from crab cakes to crab soup. Thompson has included information on basic crab varieties as well as instructions for preparing or purchasing picked fresh crabmeat or frozen or canned crab—everything you need to enjoy delicious crab at home.
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Deviled Eggs
50 Recipes from Simple to Sassy
By Debbie Moose
Hardcover , $12.95
Deviled eggs are not only the ultimate party food but also great side dishes, first courses to an elegant dinner, or additions to a salad to round out a light lunch. Everyone has the necessary ingredients right on hand and they are incredibly fast, economical, and easy to prepare. With delicious recipes ranging from light and simple Springtime Herb Delights to gutsy Blue Devils, tips for perfectly hard-cooked eggs, and ideas for creative presentation, this gorgeous four-color book is sure to be devilishly good.
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Eula Mae’s Cajun Kitchen
Cooking Through the Seasons on Avery Island
By Eula Mae Dore, Marcelle R. Bienvenu
Paperback , $16.95
Eula Mae Doré has been cooking Cajun food on Avery Island, home of the McIlhenny family and their Tabasco pepper sauce, for more than half a century. Her intuition, patience, and love of food have served her better than any professional training could have. Food writer Marcelle Bienvenu spent hundreds of hours in the kitchen by Eula Mae’s side capturing nearly 100 traditional Cajun dishes as well as Eula Mae’s reminiscences of her family and her years on Avery Island.
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Gadgetology
Kitchen Fun with Your Kids, Using 35 Cooking Gadgets for Simple Recipes, Crafts, Games, and Experiments
By Pam Abrams
Paper-over-boards with covered spiral binding , $14.95
Kids and parents alike will love this activity book, chock-full of experiments, recipes, and games that will turn the kitchen into an educational playground. With a mortar and pestle, kids and their parents can make Green Bean Sesame Sauce Toss or homemade sidewalk chalk and with a nutcracker, they can make Fudgy Walnut Brownies or walnut shell sail boats. Other gadgets in the book include funnels, kitchen scales, melon balers, rolling pins, whisks, and more.
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Get Saucy
Make Dinner a New Way Every Day with Simple Sauces, Marinades, Glazes, Dressings, Pestos, Pasta Sauces, Salsas, and More
By Grace Parisi
Paperback , $17.95
It’s so easy to make mealtime magic by whisking together a handful of ingredients, or by adding water or wine and a few spices to pan drippings. In Get Saucy, Grace Parisi has created 500 of the best recipes for sauces from all over the world, designed to delight home cooks of all skill levels. Comprehensive, accessible, and contemporary, this acclaimed cookbook is an indispensable kitchen aid.
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In Their Cups
An Anthology of Poems About Drinking Places, Drinks, and Drinkers
By A.J. Rathbun
Paperback , $9.95
The twenty-first-century drinking revolution is in full swing, with people devoting quality time to sipping chilled cocktails, sharing wine and beer, and sipping digestifs and other after-dinner delights. Mixologist and poet A.J. Rathbun has compiled a wide range of drinking poems that range from time-honored classics to freshly minted marvels.
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Not Your Mother’s Microwave Cookbook
Fresh, Delicious, and Wholesome Main Dishes, Snacks, Sides, Desserts, and More
Hardcover , $24.95
Paperback , $14.95Do you think of your microwave as simply a fast way to reheat leftovers? Think again! Microwave ovens offer a convenient, safe, and energy-efficient way to prepare breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even drinks and dessert. In Not Your Mother’s Microwave Cookbook, best-selling author Beth Hensperger brings her flair for creating simple, wholesome, and inspired meals to this staple kitchen appliance. In true Not Your Mother’s® style, Beth also explains everything you need to know about microwave ovens in a thorough introduction—the technology, different makes and models, microwave safety, foods that are optimal for microwave cooking, and foods to avoid.