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25 Essentials: Techniques for Grilling »
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Ardie Davis, founder of the famed Greasehouse University, shares his expertise in this handy collection of techniques that every griller should know. Through 25 recipes, each illustrated with a mouthwatering color photo, Davis teaches readers methods such as grilling on a plank, in a basket, and directly on coals. Grill-Seared Scallops, Lime-and-Chile–Grilled Corn on the Cob, and Rendezvous-Style Baby Back Ribs are just a few delicious stops on the journey to becoming a confident backyard griller. The spiral-bound, lay-flat binding makes this book especially convenient for grillside instruction.
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25 Essentials: Techniques for Grilling Fish »
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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 »
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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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25 Essentials: Techniques for Smoking »
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Smoking is a classic method of cooking with fire, but how many home cooks can confidently say they really know the basics of preparing great smoked food? In this book, barbecue expert Ardie A. Davis finally demystifies the subject and makes it easy and enjoyable to learn 25 essential techniques of smoking. Davis offers simple, delicious recipes such as Braggin’ Rights Brisket, Smoked Stuffed Chile Poppers, and Classic Barbecued Spareribs. The book also features a spiral-bound, lay-flat binding that makes it easy to use outdoors next to a smoker or grill. With 25 Essentials: Techniques for Smoking in hand, anyone can master the art of perfectly smoked food.
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25 Things Every Nursing Mother Needs to Know »
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Kathleen Huggins, Jan Ellen Brown
In this handy and informative guide, Kathleen Huggins and Jan Ellen Brown offer wisdom, advice, and, most importantly, encouragement to new mothers and moms-to-be on breastfeeding. Their friendly tone demystifies common breastfeeding issues and concerns while highlighting the many health benefits of nursing for Mom and baby. With warm, full-color illustrations throughout, this book captures the intimate bond breastfeeding creates between mother and baby, making it a perfect shower or new-baby gift.
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BBQ Bash »
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No one throws a party like Karen Adler and Judith Fertig, and in BBQ Bash they prove that any special occasion is cause for firing up the grill. Recipes include Piquillo Pepper-Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Salsa Verde, Herb-Grilled Seafood Platter at a Tapas Party, and BBQ Glazed Baby Back Ribs with a Kiss of Smoke. Dishes range from casual to elegant and are always delicious. Also included are 12 themed barbecue parties that feature menu options, drink recommendations, and tips on how to create a festive atmosphere—from dishware and linens to flowers and music. Adler and Fertig take the guesswork out of entertaining so you can throw a memorable barbecue bash every time.
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Baker’s Field Guide to Cupcakes »
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Dede Wilson brings the successful, user-friendly Baker’s Field Guide approach to cupcakes. With clear, easy-to-follow instructions, handy icons, and full-color photos accompanying every recipe, A Baker’s Field Guide to Cupcakes offers experienced and novice bakers alike dozens of simple, creative, and fabulously fun ways to celebrate any day of the year.
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Basque Table »
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This award-winning, internationally acclaimed cookbook explores the splendid cuisine of the Basque region of Spain, which is nestled between the Bay of Biscay and the Pyrenees mountains. Basque food glories in fresh fish and shellfish; abundant meat, poultry, and cheeses; the olives and olive oils for which Spain is famous; and much more. From boldly flavored pinchos (Basque tapas) to succulent main-course dishes, Barrenechea captures the unforgettable flavors of the north coast of Spain.
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Birth Partner, Third Edition »
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For almost two decades, The Birth Partner has been the definitive guide to helping a woman have a happy and healthy childbirth. The new edition has all of the information that dads, relatives, friends, and professional doulas (labor assistants) have come to rely on, as well as new information on non-drug pain relieving techniques; current medications, tests, technologies, and interventions and how, when, and why they are used; and the increasing rate of both first and repeat cesarean deliveries. It’s a must-have for every labor companion.
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Birthday Cake Book »
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There’s no better way to celebrate the birthday of a friend or loved one than with a one-of-a-kind cake that looks amazing and tastes delicious. Dede Wilson has created 75 recipes for special birthday cakes that will make any celebration a memorable one. In her signature clear and friendly tone, Wilson guides bakers of all skill levels through the delicious world of birthday cakes, from making the perfect parchment cone for icing the cake to mixing up a fresh batch of chocolate ganache.
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Born to Grill »
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Cheryl Alters Jamison, Bill Jamison
Born to Grill is a celebration of the elemental glories of grilling and the delicious flavors that emerge from the primal encounter of food and flame. The Jamisons, the country’s foremost experts on outdoor cooking, serve up all the best versions of American backyard classics, and then open up the grill to tasty chicken, pork, and lamb dishes, an ocean full of fish and shellfish, a sprinkling of smoke-kissed soup, salads, and sides, and finish off with finger lickin’ grilled desserts.
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Bourbon »
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Straight up, mixed in a cocktail, poured in a punch, or whipped into a recipe—however you enjoy it, bourbon is an old favorite that’s new again. Fred Thompson is a food writer who adores this venerable drink, and his Bourbon: 50 Rousing Recipes for a Classic American Spirit lays it all out—the history, the legends, the recipes, plus helpful tips and tricks, all accompanied by stunning four-color photos.
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Champagne Cocktails »
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Timeless. Effervescent. Joyous. The champagne cocktail is one of the original cocktails. Without a doubt, there is a champagne cocktail that is perfect for any occasion, and with this colorful, bubbly book, you’re sure to find one that’s ideal for your occasion.
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Cheese Hors d’Oeuvres »
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Cheese, in its many glorious flavors and forms, is the inspiration for the simple, elegant recipes in this beautifully photographed book. Hallie Harron uses her expertise to create 50 hot and cold cocktail snacks, finger foods, hors d’oeuvres, and other savory tidbits such as Spicy Ale Fondue; Mini Swiss Pinwheels; Grilled Shiitakes with Taleggio; and Mascarpone, Hazelnut, and Arugula Canapés. In addition, all the basics of how to cook with and serve cheese are covered in a thorough introduction.
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Cool Waters »
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Brian Preston-Campbell, Jerry Errico
Water is essential to life and an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but who says it has to be boring? Instead of looking to supermarket shelves for a flavored-water fix, turn to Cool Waters: 50 Refreshing, Healthy, Homemade Thirst Quenchers. Brian Preston-Campbell offers 50 ways to infuse excitement into your drinking water, and the recipes are accompanied by thirst-inducing color photographs by Jerry Errico. Cool Waters is full to the brim with healthy, natural, and delicious ways to make ordinary water extraordinary.
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Dark Spirits »
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A cocktail renaissance has brought dark spirits back to their rightful station as lively, engaging drink components that can mix it up in a full array of new-fashioned libations. In this clever compendium of all drinks dark, A.J. Rathbun takes readers on a trip to the lighter side of dark spirits, with recipes for a variety of marvelous mixtures featuring bourbon, brandy, Scotch, and other brown spirits. Expand your cocktail repertoire with this must-have collection, full of gorgeous color photos, that helps shed light into a dark corner of the bar.
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Deviled Eggs »
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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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Double Take »
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If you’re ever faced with cooking a meal for both vegetarians and meat-eaters, you’ll want this unique cookbook on hand. Coauthors and friends A.J. Rathbun (a vegetarian) and Jeremy Holt (a meat-eater) combine their culinary talents to create meals that satisfy vegetarians and omnivores alike. Preparing the 100 recipes is easy: Each starts by using ingredients that both meat-eaters and vegetarians would eat, and continues on like any normal recipe, until it gets to the part where a meat ingredient is added. At that point, the recipe splits into two parts—one half is finished with meat and the other with unique vegetarian flair. This efficient way of cooking satisfies everyone, saves time, and is very economical!
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El libro esencial para madres lactantes »
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Esta guía sobre lactancia es una obra accesible y confiable, preferida por los nuevos padres y recomendada por los profesionales del área desde hace más de dos décadas.
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Expectant Parents’ Companion »
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Best-selling author Kathleen Huggins helps moms- and dads-to-be prioritize all of the practical things they need to do to prepare for baby’s arrival. In her trademark reassuring and helpful tone, Huggins offers advice on what to buy, what to borrow, what you don’t need, and what to do to create a safe and comfortable environment for baby. This is the only book expectant parents will need to navigate the dizzying array of products and choices available.
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Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker »
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For the millions of home cooks who swear by the ease and convenience of the slow cooker, this book provides a whole new array of healthy, delicious recipes—that don’t rely on canned soup for flavor! And for the millions of vegetarians looking for simple, hearty fare, this book introduces them to the magic of slow cooking.
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Gadgetology »
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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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Good Spirits »
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A.J. Rathbun has collected 450 of the best cocktail recipes, featuring an incredible variety of spirits, mixers, and garnishes. With its stunning, full-color photographs and fresh, lively tone, this is the definitive guide to both classic and contemporary drinks for anyone who appreciates the art of the cocktail. Ideal for novices and connoisseurs alike, Good Spirits will have the home bartender mixing up the perfect drink for every mood or occasion.
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Green Tea »
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Enjoyed by millions the world over for two millennia as a soothing, fragrant hot drink, green tea has steadily gained popularity in recent years. Those looking for ways to experiment with this hip, healthy, and delicious beverage will find 50 sweet and savory recipes for hot and cool drinks and beautiful color photos in Green Tea.
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Happy Holidays from the Diva of Do-Ahead »
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Holidays often conjure up warm and nostalgic memories, but they can also provoke a bit of anxiety, especially for those faced with cooking that big Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. In Happy Holidays from the Diva of Do-Ahead, the Diva herself, Diane Phillips, provides 125 foolproof recipes and a no-fail game plan to eliminate the stress and make it easy to prepare meals for 12 holiday celebrations: New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, Passover, Easter, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, Father’s Day, Fourth of July, Rosh Hashanah, and Halloween, with expanded menus and extra help for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Hot Chocolate »
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Going beyond the powdered hot cocoa of his youth, Fred Thompson has developed 50 recipes for hot chocolate including: holiday refreshments, crowd-pleasing classics, internationally inspired drinks, a few classic chocolate garnishes such as Vanilla Marshmallows, and several special hot chocolate mixes perfect for giving as gifts or keeping on hand for a quick chocolate “fix.” With its sophisticated design and full-color photos, this IACP award-nominated cookbook is an excellent impulse purchase—for oneself or for a friend!
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Icebox Desserts »
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Icebox Desserts is a collection of 100 fun and flavorful recipes for homemade desserts designed with ease in mind— they require no baking (some call for minimal cooking on the stovetop), and most are what the author calls “little construction projects,” involving merely mixing together or layering the ingredients. These are delightfully delicious yet downright simple recipes for every taste and every occasion.
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Iced Tea »
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Iced Tea offers 50 recipes for a wide variety of flavorful and wholesome homemade teas—from classics to infusions, from spritzers to offbeat and cocktail teas—all accompanied by gorgeous full-color photographs. As Fred Thompson says (and we think you’ll agree once you sample the delicious results): “There really is no substitute for the real thing.”
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In Their Cups »
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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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Joy of Jams, Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves »
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“A jar of jam or jelly is a memory brought back to life,” writes author Linda Ziedrich. With this thought in mind, she demonstrates how simple it is to turn an astonishing variety of fruits and vegetables—from apples to zucchini—into tasty preserves. Recipes include classics such as Strawberry Preserves, Lemon Curd, and Concord Grape Jelly, along with more exotic recipes to satisfy all tastes. With this authoritative volume at hand, anyone can stock a pantry with colorful, nutritious, delicious, and economical preserves of all kinds.
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Joy of Pickling, Revised Edition »
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The Joy of Pickling has long been considered the go-to guide for those who like it sour, salty, and tangy. This revised edition, with dozens of brand-new recipes, features a variety of pickling recipes and methods from around the world. Author Linda Ziedrich has included recipes such as Old-Fashioned Bread-and-Butters, Lower East Side Full-Sour Dills, Spicy Pickled Cauliflower, Japanese Pickled Ginger, Cabbage and Radish Kimchi, Extra Sweet Pickled Cherries, and Salsa Verde. Whether you’ve been making your own pickles for years or are just discovering how simple and fun pickling is, The Joy of Pickling is a must-have guide!
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Joy of Pregnancy »
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In a lighthearted and encouraging tone that’s also informative, The Joy of Pregnancy helps mothers- and fathers-to-be concentrate on the miracle of pregnancy and birth. The month-by-month format provides the essential information that expectant parents crave: how the baby is developing, how the mother’s body is changing, how to prepare for birth and baby, and the pros and cons of various pregnancy-related choices and issues. With this book by their side, expectant parents will be prepared to take an active role in ensuring a healthy, happy, and truly joyful pregnancy.
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Lemonade »
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In Lemonade, Fred Thompson creates 50 diverse recipes that will take you far beyond the basic lemonade-stand fare of childhood. Ranging from simple to sophisticated, and accompanied by stunning photographs, Thompson’s recipes will show that there really is no substitute for a large glass of freshly homemade lemonade.
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Mom’s Big Book of Baking »
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Mom’s Big Book of Baking has more than 200 recipes tailor-made for today’s extremely busy mom. The recipes are all tested in a real mom’s kitchen (Lauren Chattman’s) and tasted by real kids (her own). Chattman has created streamlined recipes that produce the highest quality baked goods with the least amount of fuss, striking a balance between familiar favorites and new twists. There are loads of tips on vital topics including when and how to let kids participate, how to mass produce cupcakes, how to make the most Christmas cookies in the least amount of time, and how to make a birthday cake your child will remember forever without losing your mind.
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New Vegetarian Grill »
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The update of Andrea Chesman’s James Beard Award-nominated collection of flavorful vegetarian fare includes 50 brand-new recipes and information on current techniques and equipment. Vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike will find inspiration with recipes such as Grilled Eggplant with Spicy Peanut Sauce; Vegetarian Reuben Sandwiches; Grilled Pears with Chocolate Nut Sauce; and Brie, Cranberry and Pistachio Quesadillas. There is incredible variety in chapters on simple grilled vegetables, appetizers and soups, grilled salads, sandwiches, burgers, kabobs, desserts and much more.
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Not Your Mother’s Microwave Cookbook »
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Do 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.
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Not Your Mother’s Fondue »
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Fondue is back on top when it comes to casual entertaining at home. It’s easy, interactive, and fun dining for everyone. Professional chef Hallie Harron covers everything you need to get started, including what kind of pots work best, how to serve fondue, how to calculate quantities of fondue and dippers depending on the number of diners, what to serve for sides and drinks, and other tips and techniques that will help you put together a fun and frenzy-free fondue party.
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Not Your Mother’s® Slow Cooker Cookbook »
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Beth Hensperger, Julie Kaufmann
Not Your Mother’s® Slow Cooker Cookbook is an exciting collection of 350 recipes that takes advantage of America’s most popular kitchen appliance in a whole new way. Using fresh, wholesome ingredients rather than packaged convenience foods, it overflows with tremendous variety, with recipes ranging from appetizers to desserts and selections for weeknight dinners or special-occasion entertaining.
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Not Your Mother’s® Slow Cooker Family Favorites »
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Beth Hensperger knows what families want: kid-friendly fare that’s wholesome, economical, and appealing to adults, too. And she knows what busy parents need: recipes that do all that and come together quickly, with a minimum of muss and fuss. She’s created this book as a lifeline for busy families who want delicious, homemade meals. Dips, drinks, wings, ribs, roasts, risotto—if it can be made in a slow cooker, it’s in here. For meals that are convenient, budget-friendly, and oh-so-good, let the slow cooker bring your family back to the table. These recipes are sure to be everyone’s favorites!
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Not Your Mother’s® Slow Cooker Recipes for Entertaining »
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Beth Hensperger, Julie Kaufmann
The authors of the best-selling Not Your Mother’s® Slow Cooker Cookbook have returned with the ultimate slow cooker entertaining cookbook. This fabulous collection makes entertaining easy and enjoyable with 300-plus recipes featuring fresh, wholesome ingredients, and designed to suit every entertaining style, from casual to formal. They cover everything: hors d’oeuvres and drinks, soups and chilis, vegetables and grains, main courses and desserts. Recipes range from contemporary updates of slow cooker classics to more adventurous ethnic dishes.
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Not Your Mother’s® Slow Cooker Recipes for Two »
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Beth Hensperger, the James Beard Award-winning author, follows up the best-selling Not Your Mother’s® Slow Cooker Cookbook with Not Your Mother’s® Slow Cooker Recipes for Two, her newest collection of delicious recipes for the slow cooker—the small slow cooker, that is—that turn fresh, wholesome ingredients into classic and contemporary dishes with yields of 2 to 4 servings. This book is the perfect solution for the growing population of empty nesters, working couples, singles, and small families who want the convenience of slow cooking without all the leftovers.
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Not Your Mother’s® Weeknight Cooking »
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These days, getting a homemade weeknight dinner on the table is a challenge for any of us. But still, we want the wholesomeness and economy that take-out and restaurant meals simply do not offer. Beth Hensperger is here to help. Not Your Mother’s® Weeknight Cooking features 150 delicious recipes that your family will love and you will feel good about serving, using fresh, wholesome ingredients. Best of all, you can get these meals on the table in 45 minutes or less. With recipes ranging from classic dinners like Easiest Chicken Parm to more adventurous weeknight fare (Sake Swordfish, anyone?), Not Your Mother’s® Weeknight Cooking offers dozens of options for tasty meals every day of the week.
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Nursing Mother’s Companion »
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The 5th edition of this best-selling, widely acclaimed guide for nursing mothers has been completely revised and updated to reflect the needs of today’s nursing moms. Dressed up with a new 2-color interior, this reassuring, accessible, and comprehensive book has been helping new mothers nurture their babies for a generation.
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Nursing Mother, Working Mother, Revised Edition »
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This essential breastfeeding guide for mothers who work outside the home tells the special reasons working moms should breastfeed, how to get started nursing, how to combine breastfeeding and formula feeding, and how to deal with bosses and coworkers. Updates to the second edition include changes in the workplace laws that affect working mothers who breastfeed, new research on working moms and infant attachment, and new material by best-selling author Kathleen Huggins on breast pumps and pumping.
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Nursing Mother’s Companion Breastfeeding Diary »
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Kathleen Huggins, Jan Ellen Brown
With the publication of a revised 25th anniversary edition of The Nursing Mother’s Companion, Kathleen Huggins has teamed up with Jan Ellen Brown to present The Nursing Mother’s Companion Breastfeeding Diary, a log that helps nursing moms keep track of the time and frequency of feedings, naps, and diaper changes. The diary includes extra space for journaling, and it is small enough to fit easily into a diaper bag or pocket, making it perfect for on-the-go moms.
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Nursing Mother’s Companion, 25th Anniversary Edition »
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Now in its sixth edition, this classic handbook is more comprehensive than ever, with “Survival Guides” for problem solving, a new chapter just about breast pumps and pumping, new growth charts specifically for breastfed babies, and an up-to-date appendix on the safety of various drugs during breastfeeding. The Nursing Mother’s Companion will tell you everything you need to know about nursing your baby.
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Nursing Mother’s Guide to Weaning, Revised Edition »
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Kathleen Huggins, Linda Ziedrich
For women who are considering weaning and wondering when or how to go about it, or trying to wean and encountering problems, this fully updated guide explores the hygienic, nutritional, and emotional concerns that make weaning from the breast such an important and often difficult transition. Written by Kathleen Huggins, the best-selling author of The Nursing Mother’s Companion, and respected editor Linda Ziedrich, The Nursing Mother’s Guide to Weaning is an indispensable resource for bringing breastfeeding to a gentle close.
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Organic, Shaken and Stirred »
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Pure. Natural. Organic. Those words have long been applied to food, clothing, and cosmetics; now, they can describe cocktails as well. At the forefront of the burgeoning artisanal cocktail movement, trendsetting bartenders are creating drinks that use organic, natural spirits and mixers; these are drinks on the cutting edge of the cutting edge.
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Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child »
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Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child guides adoptive parents—through a reassuring narrative tone and a remarkable depth of information—in promoting a child’s emotional and social adjustment, from the family’s first hours together through the teen years.
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Party Drinks! »
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“Party” is a state of mind. So whether you’re mixing up a soiree for two or a bash for 20 or more, you’ll find here a signature drink to help put the pizzazz in your next gathering. This stylish and contemporary volume is filled with gorgeous four-color photos, making it the perfect accessory to any party. The drinks themselves were selected because each “has a bit of sparkle, a sense of suave silliness, and at least an ounce of panache.” Cheers!
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Party Snacks! »
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In this collection of 50 delicious finger foods, A.J. Rathbun shows readers how to take any gathering from ho-hum to yum-yum. Why settle for chips and salsa when you can wow your guests with White Bean and Rosemary Pâté, Grilled Honey Teriyaki Chicken, or Gorgeous Gougères? Full of fun fare that any host or hostess can easily prepare, Party Snacks! is a must-have ingredient for a flavorful party.
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Perfect Party Food »
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This doable, do-ahead, stress-free entertaining guide will help get you out of the kitchen in time to enjoy your party. Diva of Do-Ahead Diane Phillips gives you nearly 500 recipes, from appetizers to desserts, and loads of advice so you can pull it all together ahead of time so most of the work is done before the party begins, allowing hosts to relax and enjoy the party along with their guests. Perfect Party Food is the ultimate resource for throwing every kind of party imaginable, from casual, last-minute get-togethers with friends to intimate and elegant holiday soirees to overflowing, festive bashes.
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Pie »
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Finally, there’s a book with all the recipes and tips home cooks need to make every kind of pie. The delectable pies range from old-fashioned classics and traditional favorites to new creations and easy and delicious refrigerator and freezer pies. Novices and experienced pie bakers alike will find reassuring advice and time-tested tips on equipment, ingredients, judging baking times, rolling and shaping dough, and everything else needed to get through to the last scrumptious bite of homemade pie.
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Roasted Vegetable »
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In The Roasted Vegetable, Andrea Chesman shows how every vegetable imaginable can be oven-roasted to succulent perfection, and she offers a wide-ranging collection of 150 mouthwatering recipes to please even the fussiest eaters. With recipes from simply sensational sides like Mixed Roasted Mushrooms in a Soy Vinaigrette to satisfying main dishes like Baked Orzo with Roasted Fennel and Red Peppers, vegetable lovers and vegetable haters alike will find here tasty, tempting dishes that don’t require a lot of fuss.
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Salty Sweets »
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Do opposites really attract? In the case of salty and sweet, you bet they do! Like peanut butter and jelly—itself a classic salty-sweet duo—these tastes were made for each other. Salt helps balance and heighten sweets, transforming ordinary cookies, cakes, and candies into truly special confections. It brings out the complexities of chocolate, highlights the subtleties of fruit, makes nuts really pop, and turns caramel and butterscotch into pure ambrosia. The salty-sweet combination has swept the nation, with chefs, candy makers, and retailers all offering tantalizing sweets complemented with salt.
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Seared to Perfection »
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That deep golden brown, slightly crisp surface and succulent, tender interior are the qualities of a perfectly cooked steak, chop, chicken breast, or fish fillet at a fine restaurant. You try to duplicate the recipe at home, but the flavors just aren’t as rich, the textures just not quite as appealing. What do professional chefs know that you don’t?
The answer is searing, and it’s shockingly easy to do it at home. Searing requires very little prep or cooking time, very few ingredients and tools, and very little effort to turn out unbelievably impressive dishes.
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Smoke and Spice »
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Cheryl Alters Jamison, Bill Jamison
Before Smoke & Spice revolutionized backyard home cooking, many believed that smoke-cooked barbecue should be left to the pitmasters at national competitions and famous barbecue joints in the south. Now everyone who wants to make their own mouthwatering pulled pork or smoked ribs easily can, as long as they have Smoke & Spice by their side. This revised edition now has more than 400 recipes, an update on the latest equipment, and plenty of stories of barbecue lore and pit-side antics, the perfect reminder that good times are as much a part of “Q” as good food.
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South American Table »
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The South American Table is an extraordinary and authoritative culinary, cultural, and historical chronicle of this fascinating landscape. The result of 15 years of research, it is the first comprehensive survey in more than a decade of the diverse Latin cuisines of South America. With more than 450 authentic recipes from 10 countries, it covers everything from the tamales, ceviches, escabeches, and empanadas that are popular across the continent to the specialties that define the individual cuisines, such as Brazil’s feijoada, the barbecue of the frontier areas of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, and the special seafood dishes of Ecuador and Colombia.
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Starting a Small Restaurant—Revised Edition »
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More than 100 new restaurants open every day and interest in the restaurant business is at an all-time high, as evidenced by popular television shows and the chef-hosted lineup of Food Network programming. In this fully updated edition of Starting a Small Restaurant, Daniel Miller offers everything would-be restaurateurs need to know before they decide if the life of a small-business owner is right for them, as well as everything necessary to get a restaurant successfully up and running.
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Truffles »
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Everyone knows that truffles are luxurious and indulgent, but who knew that they could be so easy to make? In Truffles, Dede Wilson presents 50 clear, easy-to-follow recipes for truffles using milk, dark, and white chocolate infused with a wide range of fabulous flavorings, such as raspberry, ginger, curry, espresso, cognac, passion fruit, hazelnut, and champagne. Featuring mouthwatering full-color photos with creative ideas for packaging truffles as gifts, Truffles is a sweet treat for any chocolate lover!
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Vegan Planet »
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Robin Robertson once and for all explodes the myth that vegan food is bland, bizarre, or just too “lite.” First she provides a complete rundown on the vegan pantry and the tremendous health benefits of the vegan way of eating. Then she presents 400 exciting and globally inspired new recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including decadent-without-dairy desserts and creative ideas for entertaining guests no matter what they like to eat.
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Vegetarian Planet »
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Never before has so much of the Earth’s bounty been so abundantly available in local stores and supermarkets. In her best-selling and James Beard Book Award-nominated cookbook, Vegetarian Planet, Didi Emmons takes vibrant flavors from around the world and, using techniques known to any home cook and easy-to-find ingredients, creates 350 dishes at once bold and flavorful, soothing and homey. Not a book of recipes “from” this country or that, it is instead a celebration of the new, globally inspired American pantry.
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Wild Vegan Cookbook »
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Most people do not realize that their everyday environment is filled with delicious, organic, healthy sources of food. The Wild Vegan Cookbook will teach you how to take advantage, sustainably and safely, of the many wild plants that thrive in local parks, woodlands, fields, and other open spaces, as well as use the natural foods available in supermarkets and at farmers’ markets.
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Wine Cocktails »
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Drinks expert A.J. Rathbun brings to American readers something that the Europeans have been enjoying for years: wine cocktails. With his signature wit and flair, he explores the delicious art of mixing wine cocktails and shows readers how easy it is to enjoy a favorite wine in a whole new way. In four recipe chapters that cover reds and rosés, white wines, sparkling wines, and after-dinner treats, Rathbun mixes things up with juice, herbs, liqueurs, spirits, and spices. Bottoms up!
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Wine Mondays »
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Frank McClelland, Christie Matheson
Interest in pairing wine with food is at an all-time high—everywhere you look, wine pairing is being featured in food magazines, in restaurants, and on television cooking shows. Food and wine pairing may seem complicated, but anyone can do it with just a little bit of guidance! In Wine Mondays, Frank McClelland and Christie Matheson demystify this skill and offer 130 elegant recipes from McClelland’s acclaimed Boston restaurant L’Espalier, adapted here for the home cook. It’s the perfect book for anyone who loves great wine and great food and wants to learn how to enjoy the flavors of both to their full extent—and have fun while doing it!
