90 beautifully illustrated common and rare apples from the orchards of North America. Roger Yepsen knows his apples. He should, as he is a seasoned orchardist as well as a talented writer and illustrator. Here he presents fascinating facts about 90 mainstay and unusual varieties of apples grown in the United States, from Red Delicious and Granny Smith …
A charmingly illustrated ode to omelets with step-by-step techniques and 100 recipesThe omelet is at once simple and complex, delicious at any time. John Finn’s mother was certainly a fan―she spent years searching for the perfect technique and has passed her knowledge, and her passion, to her son. Here Finn provides instructions for four master recipes―the classic French …
From a busy mommy blogger, 100 easy recipes kick-started with ready-made ingredientsIs it cheating to start a meal with store-bought biscuit dough, rotisserie chicken, and a bag of frozen veggies? Does it matter when the result is delicious mini chicken pot pies on the table in 30 minutes? In Halfway Homemade, discover flavorful, simple recipes for any meal, …
100 scaled-down recipes for comfort.Comfort food is about warmth, caring, and hospitality. It’s about gathering around the table for a shared meal. In The Cozy Table, chef-turned-blogger Dana DeVolk scales down classic recipes to save time and money without sacrificing flavor. Traditional and updated dishes include:Slow Cooker French DipShepherd’s PieHasselback Sweet PotatoesMarble Cheesecake CupcakesDeVolk makes cooking for two …
The Dirty Guide to Wine: Following Flavor from Ground to Glass
Discover new favorites by tracing wine back to its roots Still drinking Cabernet after that one bottle you liked five years ago? It can be overwhelming if not intimidating to branch out from your go-to grape, but everyone wants their next wine to be new and exciting. How to choose the right one? Award-winning wine critic Alice Feiring …
High-Protein Shakes: Strength-Building Recipes for Everyday Health
With modern flavors and better texture, these are protein shakes everyone can loveProtein is the magic bullet to staying lean and strong as we age. Time and again, studies show that eating more protein can help with weight loss, strength building, and energy. Protein shakes are a classic way to consume this important nutrient, but they often get …
Lost Recipes of Prohibition: Notes from a Bootlegger’s Manual
Nominated for a James Beard Award, more than 100 secret and forgotten formulas for illicit boozeAmerican Prohibition was far from watertight. If you knew the right people, or the right place to go, you could get a drink―most likely a variation of the real thing, made by blending smuggled, industrial alcohol or homemade moonshines with extracts, herbs, and …
Clean Cocktails: Righteous Recipes for the Modernist Mixologist
Drink to your health with fresh herbs, spices, and natural sweeteners.In Clean Cocktails, holistic health coaches Beth Ritter Nydick and Tara Roscioli bring a clean-living mindset to craft mixology.Their recipes use nothing but neutral, low-calorie spirits; fresh juices loaded with vitamins; gentle sweeteners like honey and maple syrup; and anti-inflammatory spices like cinnamon, cayenne, and turmeric―the perfect alternative …
Step-by-step instructions for the seven core doughs of Jewish baking.Jewish baked goods have brought families together around the table for centuries. In Modern Jewish Baker, Sarna pays homage to those traditions while reinvigorating them with modern flavors and new ideas. One kosher dough at a time, she offers the basics for challah, babka, bagels, hamantaschen, rugelach, pita, and …
More than 100 Greek recipes, updated for the modern home cookGreek dishes have influenced other cultures for thousands of years. The dishes and preparation are simple; the taste, divine. In My Greek Family Table, Maria Benardis describes her summers of cooking at her grandmother’s elbow on the Greek island of Psara, and places an emphasis on eating for …