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Have You Eaten Yet?: Stories from Chinese Restaurants Around the World

By Cheuk Kwan. 2022

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From Haifa, Israel, to Cape Town, South Africa, Chinese entrepreneurs and restaurateurs have brought delicious Chinese food across the globe.…

Unravelling a complex history of cultural migration and world politics, Cheuk Kwan narrates a fascinating story of culture and place, ultimately revealing how an excellent meal always tells an even better story. Dotting even the most remote landscapes, family-run Chinese restaurants are global icons of immigration, community and delicious food. The cultural outposts of far-flung settlers, bringers of dim sum, Peking duck and creative culinary hybrids like the Madagascar classic soupe chinoise, Chinese restaurants are a microcosm of greater social forces—an insight into time, history and place. From Africa to South America, the Jade Gardens and Golden Dragons reveal an intricate tangle of social schisms and political movements, offering insight into global changes and diasporic histories, as the world has moved into the 21st century. Author and documentarian Cheuk Kwan, a self-described “card-carrying member of the Chinese diaspora,” weaves a global narrative by linking the myriad personal stories of chefs, entrepreneurs, labourers and dreamers who populate Chinese kitchens worldwide. Behind these kitchen doors lies an intriguing paradox which characterizes many of these communities: how Chinese immigrants have resisted—or often been prevented from—complete assimilation into the social fabric of their new homes, maintaining strong senses of cultural identity, while the engine of their economic survival—the Chinese restaurant and its food—has become seamlessly woven into cities all around the world. An intrepid travelogue of grand vistas, adventure and serendipity, Have You Eaten Yet? charts a living atlas of the global Chinese migration, revealing the synergies of politics, culture and family.

Little Helpers Toddler Baking Cookbook: Sweet and Savory Recipes to Make, Bake, and Share (Little Helpers Toddler Cookbook series)

By Barbara Lamperti. 2021

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A fun and tasty guide to baking with little chefs ages 1 to 4 If your little one is curious…

about what goes on in the kitchen, this toddler cookbook is the perfect way to get them involved. The recipes are designed to be whimsical and simple, so even young kids can start learning cooking basics, fine motor skills, and the joy of tasting and sharing their own creations. You’ll find advice for the best ways to bake with a toddler, including how to set up the workspace ahead of time, explain kitchen safety, and create a backup plan in case things get a little too messy. Every recipe includes both “adult steps" and “toddler steps” so you can see where to give your toddler some independence and where they’ll need a grown-up to lend a hand. Get kids excited about baking with a toddler cookbook that offers: Three difficulty levels—Choose what to cook based on your toddler’s interest and skill, and give them the chance to grow with the book, trying more advanced recipes as they improve.Fun, flavorful, and healthy recipes—This toddler cookbook features a wide range of sweet and savory flavors to encourage kids to try new foods while limiting the use of refined sugar. A personalized keepsake—Find space to write down when you made each recipe, what you enjoyed the most, how many stars you’d rate it, and any notes or memories you want to share. Explore a toddler cookbook that makes it fun, easy, and safe for your whole family to bake together.

Made with Prema: a celebration of vegetarian cuisine

By Prema Ranganathan, Prasanna Ranganathan. 2022

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"Explore how to present traditional South Indian meals with simple guides to soups and salads, chutneys, rasam, dhal, curries, desserts, breads, rice dishes and more."--Back cover

Good food, bad waste: Let's eat for the planet (Orca Think #9)

By Erin Silver. 2023

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A deep dive into why humans waste so much food and the consequences for people and the planet. Around the…

world, a billion tons of food gets thrown away every year, even when hundreds of millions of people suffer from hunger. A lot of what we don't eat ends up rotting in landfills which contributes to global warming. The good news is that many governments, communities and individuals are working hard to tackle this giant problem. You can be part of the solution, starting in your own home—and working together, we can decrease our overall waste and make sure all people have food security. Plus, by reducing food waste, we can also fight climate change! With inspiring profiles of food-waste activists and tasty tidbits on things like best-before dates, Good Food, Bad Waste offers much food for thought. The epub edition of this title is fully accessible

The antiracist kitchen: 21 stories (and recipes)

By Roza Nozari, Nadia L Hohn. 2024

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"This illustrated nonfiction anthology is a collection of stories and recipes about antiracism from 21 North American children's authors."

The Carnivore Code Cookbook: Reclaim Your Health, Strength, and Vitality with 100+ Delicious Recipes

By Paul Saladino. 2021

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The essential companion to the best-selling The Carnivore Code, featuring more than 100 delicious recipes to help readers reap the incredible benefits…

of an animal-based diet. In The Carnivore Code, Dr. Paul Saladino revealed the surprising healing properties of a primarily animal-based diet. The carnivore diet is proven to help people lose weight, decrease inflammation, and heal from chronic disease. This essential cookbook makes it even more delicious to reap the benefits of the carnivore diet. Featuring satisfying mains like One-Pan Honey-Glazed Brisket and Grilled Mediterranean Lamb Chops, recipes for every craving like the Real Meat-Lover's Pizza, White-Sauce Zucchini Lasagna, and Carnivore Waffles, and even decadent desserts like Yogurt Cheesecake with Blueberry-Lemon Compote, this cookbook is sure to please every palate. Coming complete with a pantry guide to help readers rid their kitchens of toxic plants and so-called health foods, while stocking up on the least toxic fruits and vegetables (like squash, peaches, strawberries, and apples), this cookbook will be an essential resource for anyone interested in transforming their health with the carnivore diet.

Love & Saffron: a novel of friendship, food, and love

By Kim Fay. 2022

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'Like a dinner with friends you won't want to end' - J. Ryan Stradal, author of Kitchens of the Great…

Midwest'Warm, delicious, and absolutely satisfying-I devoured in one enthusiastic gulp!' - Meg Waite Clayton, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Train to London When twenty-seven-year-old Joan Bergstrom sends a fan letter - as well as a gift of saffron - to fifty-nine-year-old Imogen Fortier, a life-changing friendship begins. Joan lives in Los Angeles and is just starting out as a writer for the newspaper food pages. Imogen lives on Camano Island outside Seattle, writing a monthly column for a Pacific Northwest magazine, and while she can hunt elk and dig for clams, she's never tasted fresh garlic - exotic fare in the Northwest US of the 1960s. As the two women commune through their letters, they build a closeness that sustains them through the unexpected changes in their own lives.Food and a good life - they can't be separated. It is a discovery the women share not only with each other, but with the men in their lives. Because of her correspondence with Joan, Imogen's decades-long marriage blossoms into something new and exciting, and in turn, Joan learns that true love does not always come in the form we expect it to. Into this beautiful, intimate world comes the ultimate test of Joan and Imogen's friendship - a test that summons their unconditional trust in one another.'A genuine pleasure. You'll want to share it with everyone you call friend' - Louise Miller

Intimate Eating: Racialized Spaces and Radical Futures

By Anita Mannur. 2022

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In Intimate Eating Anita Mannur examines how notions of the culinary can create new forms of kinship, intimacy, and social…

and political belonging. Drawing on critical ethnic studies and queer studies, Mannur traces the ways in which people of color, queer people, and other marginalized subjects create and sustain this belonging through the formation of “intimate eating publics.” These spaces—whether established in online communities or through eating along in a restaurant—blur the line between public and private. In analyses of Julie Powell’s Julie and Julia, Nani Power’s Ginger and Ganesh, Ritesh Batra’s film The Lunchbox, Michael Rakowitz’s performance art installation Enemy Kitchen, and The Great British Bake Off, Mannur focuses on how racialized South Asian and Arab brown bodies become visible in various intimate eating publics. In this way, the culinary becomes central to discourses of race and other social categories of difference. By illuminating how cooking, eating, and distributing food shapes and sustains social worlds, Mannur reconfigures how we think about networks of intimacy beyond the family, heteronormativity, and nation.

Carnivore-ish

By Ashleigh Vanhouten, Beth Lipton. 2022

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Eating well can seem complicated, but it doesn&’t have to be. The truth is, one of the keys to having…

the energy, optimal body composition, and overall wellness we crave is the thing we&’re so often told is bad for us: animal protein.An ideal diet is one that is nourishing, balanced, and satisfying—but so often, we&’re told to cut out entire categories of food, and instead of feeling healthy, we end up feeling restricted, hungry, and even sick. Women are frequently targeted with misinformation about the &“appropriate&” diet to keep us thin, which demonizes animal protein and fat in favor of low-calorie, low-fat foods and leaves us no closer to our goals. Good health is not about deprivation; it&’s about finding balance and embracing the most nutrient-dense foods nature has to offer. In their new book, Carnivore-ish: 125 Protein-Rich Recipes to Boost Your Health and Build Muscle, Ashleigh VanHouten and Beth Lipton cut through the clutter and dogma to provide an accessible and informative resource about adding more healthy protein to your meals. This book busts the myths and fear mongering and explains how and why to include these foods, which taste delicious, provide satisfaction, and can help you look and feel the way you want to. In this book, you&’ll find:   •  The latest scientific research on the importance of eating animal protein for optimal health  •  A breakdown of why we&’ve been taught to fear meat—and what this misinformation is doing to our health  •  Tips to figure out your own &“optimal diet&” while avoiding unnecessary restrictions and marketing tactics aimed at keeping us confused  •  Carnivore-ish meal plans made easy, with a breakdown of what a &“carnivore reset&” is and why it&’s worth trying  •  125 tasty high-protein recipes to please all palates Whether you&’re a lifelong meat eater looking for new and creative ways to get more animal protein, or you&’re finished with fads and seeking a health-boosting diet you can stick to, Carnivore-ish will help you enjoy a satisfying, protein-forward way of eating.  

Plant-Forward Keto: Flexible Recipes and Meal Plans to Add Variety, Stay Healthy & Eat the Rainbow

By Liz MacDowell. 2022

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Whether you are Keto, Low-Carb, Carb Liberal, Vegan or occasionally-all of the above, Plant-Forward Keto brings an array of options…

and flexible meal plans to go beyond the diet and embrace your love of food! A low-carb, ketogenic diet has been known for pushing plants to the side in favor of heavier meat consumption, but in her previous book, Vegan Keto, Liz MacDowell demonstrates that it&’s entirely doable to be keto while avoiding animal products. Not everyone has the ability or the desire to maintain such a rigid diet, however. In this new book, Plant-Forward Keto, Liz shows you how to keep healthy plant foods at the center of your plate while allowing a little meat on the side when you want to, while still reaping all the benefits of a keto diet. Instead of prescribing rigid macronutrient ratios, Plant-Forward Keto aims to help you tailor a ketogenic way of eating to your unique needs and goals and make keto as sustainable and enjoyable as possible. The fun and delicious plant-based recipes in this book focus on using whole-food ingredients while allowing for mixing and matching of smaller amounts of animal protein, creating a completely customizable experience.  Plant-Forward Keto is complete with:   •  Over 60 plant-based, gluten-free recipes with options for adding moderate amounts of animal protein that can be mixed and matched for more variety or to accommodate different eating styles  •  Flexible meal plans to cater to multi-diet families  •  Beyond keto—meal plans to allow for carb cycling as well as transitions from keto to &“regular&” low- or moderate-carb eating Whatever diet you follow, Plant-Forward Keto has everything you need to add variety, stay healthy, and eat the rainbow! 

Wine Talk: An Enthusiast's Take on the People, the Places, the Grapes, and the Styles

By Raymond Blake. 2022

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In Wine Talk, seasoned wine professional Raymond Blake, who has been writing about wine for twenty-five years, caters to those who…

want to drink their wine without ceremony but with some engagement. For those who have been put off by highfalutin terminology and forbidding ritual. For those who want the message simplified but not dumbed down and for those who love a glass of wine but for whom technical details are a turn off. Through Blake's well-told vinous tales and anecdotes, readers will learn effortlessly about a topic that often appears a mystery to so many. Sections include: * The fascinating process of vineyard work * All about bubbly wines (champagne and other) * Legacy wines, i.e. Sherry, Port, and Madeira * Wines from Down Under  * The business of food and wine matching * Wine gadgets and accessories * And more! This book makes the perfect gift for those looking to wet their palate on various wine topics.  

The Perfect Persimmon: History, Recipes, and More

By Michelle Medlock Adams. 2020

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“A delightful and delicious read about . . . the taste memories of this fruit created and shared for generations in homes throughout…

Indiana.” —Margaret McSweeney, founder and host of Kitchen ChatWhether served in a batch of cookies or in a soup bowl, the persimmon is a favorite fruit of Midwesterners. Called the “divine fruit” or the “fruit of the gods,” persimmons range from the American common persimmon, perfect for every kind of dessert, to Fuyu persimmons, a variety from China that has since won many hearts.In The Perfect Persimmon, award-winning journalist Michelle Medlock Adams serves up persimmon expertise, from knowing when the fruit is at its ripest to sharing the best preparation techniques. Adams hails from the birthplace of the Mitchell Persimmon Festival in Lawrence County, Indiana, where the Midwest’s best-kept secret, persimmon pudding, has people flocking toward what some consider the persimmon capital of the world.Armed with a love of persimmons that has been nurtured from a young age, Adams has collected the best persimmon recipes, guaranteed to satisfy any hankering for the savory or the sweet. Accompanying these recipes are personal anecdotes detailing childhood memories and folktales about greedy possums, wise turtles, and the persimmon seed’s ability to predict winter forecasts, providing a colorful context for this favored fruit.“The Perfect Persimmon is full of yummy recipes, spiced with historical references, topped with small-town charm, and sprinkled with Michelle’s signature style. What a delight!” —Ashley L. Jones, author of Modern Cast Iron“I thoroughly enjoyed traveling with Michelle through time and space to learn about the persimmon, its ecology, and its place in Midwest culture.” —Lisa M. Rose, author of Midwest Foraging

The Hot Brown: Louisville's Legendary Open-Faced Sandwich

By Albert W. Schmid. 2018

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The author of The Kentucky Bourbon Cookbook serves up Louisville lore and recipes that celebrate the city’s delicious culinary staple.Originally…

created at its namesake the Brown Hotel, the Hot Brown began as turkey on bread covered in Mornay sauce and topped with tomato wedges and two slices of bacon, and has developed into an entire industry of fries, pizza, salads, and more. Chef Albert W. A. Schmid offers a wealth of recipes for the notorious sandwich and reveals the legends and stories that surround the dish. For example, it may have had humble beginnings as a tasty way to use up kitchen scraps, or it could have been invented to ward off hangovers—scandalous since the first Hot Browns were served during the Prohibition. Schmid treats readers to an exceptional collection of recipes for the legendary sandwich and hotel cuisine scrumptious enough to whet any appetite, including the Cold Brown (served during the summer), Chicken Chow Mein (the Brown Hotel Way), and Louisville-inspired cocktails such as the Muhammad Ali Smash.

The Classic Hoosier Cookbook

By Elaine Lumbra. 1976

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Celebrate the heritage of Indiana with this bountiful compendium of almost 1,200 recipes from the Hoosier State, plus history, farm…

wisdom, and folklore.Long before there were television channels devoted to cooking or eating strange new food, the art of cooking could be found right in your own hometown. Beloved and at last back in print, The Classic Hoosier Cookbook is a treasure trove of mouthwatering recipes handed down from generation to generation by Hoosiers across the state. This cookbook has it all: the best biscuits ever; delicious casseroles for every occasion; page after page of tasty, time-tested desserts; and a zillion ways to turn beef, pork, and poultry into truly memorable feasts. There’s everything from an elegant Salmon Newburg to Polly’s Squirrel Roast—always “best to eat while still hot enough to burn your hands” —to making dandelion wine from scratch (be patient), and don’t dare miss that astonishing recipe for Sugar Cream Pie, first made in 1816!This is a timeless compendium for everyone, showing us food as it used to be and how it should be prepared. The nearly 1,200 recipes in The Classic Hoosier Cookbook will intrigue, entertain, and satisfy all.“An extensive compilation of the very best of Indiana cookery . . . The recipes printed here are often the first printing of secret ingredients that have been passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth or on tattered scraps of worn paper.” —Indianapolis Home and Garden“It is a cookbook to use, not just to own. But, even if you care nothing about cooking, the final chapter on Old-Time “Receipts” is worth perusal just for the fun of it.” Herald-Telephone (Bloomington)“One to add to your treasured volumes and to pass down to a daughter or granddaughter.” —The South Bend Tribune

The Chesapeake Table: Your Guide to Eating Local

By Renee Brooks Catacalos. 2018

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Do you want to join a CSA, but don’t know where to start? Are you wondering what the difference between…

Certified Organic and Biodynamic produce is? This guide explains the many ways to participate in the local food movement in the Chesapeake.There was a time when most food was local, whether you lived on a farm or bought your food at a farmers market in the city. Exotic foods like olives, spices, and chocolate shipped in from other parts of the world were considered luxuries. Now, most food that Americans eat is shipped from somewhere else, and eating local is considered by some to be a luxury. Renee Brooks Catacalos is here to remind us that eating local is easier—and more rewarding—than we may think. There is an abundance of food all around us, found across the acres and acres of fields and pastures, orchards and forests, mile upon winding mile of rivers and streams, ocean coastline, and the amazing Chesapeake Bay.In The Chesapeake Table, Catacalos examines the powerful effect of eating local in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. Hooked on the local food movement from its early days, Catacalos opens the book by revisiting a personal challenge to only buy, prepare, and eat food grown within a 150-mile radius of her home near Washington, DC. From her in-depth, on-the-ground study of food systems in the region, Catacalos offers practical advice for adopting a locavore diet and getting involved in various entry points to food pathways, from shopping at your local farmers market to buying a community-supported agriculture share. She also includes recipes for those curious about how they can make their own more environmentally conscious food choices.Introducing readers to the vast edible resources of the Chesapeake region, Catacalos focuses on the challenges of environmental and economic sustainability, equity and diversity in the farming and food professions, and access and inclusion for local consumers of all income levels, ethnicities, and geographies. Touching on everything from farm-based breweries and distilleries to urban hoop house farms to grass-fed beef, The Chesapeake Table celebrates the people working hard to put great local food on our plates.

The New Chesapeake Kitchen

By John Shields. 2018

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The latest cookbook by the "Culinary Ambassador of the Chesapeake" encourages us to cook in a way that is not…

only healthy for us but also for the Bay.Captain John Smith, upon entering the Chesapeake, wrote in his diaries that the fish were so plentiful "we attempted to catch them with a frying pan." That method sums up classic Chesapeake cooking—fresh and simple. In The New Chesapeake Kitchen, celebrated Maryland chef John Shields takes the best of what grows, swims, or grazes in the Bay’s watershed and prepares it simply, letting the pure flavors shine through. Honoring the farmers, watermen, butchers, cheese makers, and foragers who make the food movement around the Chesapeake Bay watershed possible, along with the environmental and food organizations working to restore the Bay, the land, and food security, Shields promotes a healthy locavore diet and a holistic view of community foodways.In this scrumptious book, enhanced with beautiful full-color images by former Baltimore Sun Magazine photographer David W. Harp, Shields urges readers to choose local, seasonal ingredients. Presenting what he dubs "Bay- and body-friendly food," he advocates for a plant-forward and sustainable diet, one that considers how food consumption affects both your health and the environment. Shields presents creative and healthy options that nourish us while protecting the Bay, including one-pot recipes for meals like Fishing Creek Seafood Chili, Old Line Veggie Creole Oyster Stew, and Spring Pea Soup with Tarragon-Truffle Oil. To round it out, this holistic cookbook includes directions for canning, preserving, and fermenting.Shields offers many vegan- and vegetarian-friendly options, as well as innovative new takes on Chesapeake classics. You’ll find recipes for dozens of delicious dishes, from Aunt Bessie’s Crab Pudding and Hutzler’s Cheese Bread to "I Can’t Believe It’s Not Crab" Cakes, Blue Cat Seafood Hash, and an array of savory soups, braised meats, luscious desserts, and green breakfast smoothies—even recipes for a locavore cocktail party!

Before the Refrigerator: How We Used to Get Ice (How Things Worked)

By Jonathan Rees. 2018

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How increased access to ice—decades before refrigeration—transformed American life.During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Americans depended upon ice…

to stay cool and to keep their perishable foods fresh. Jonathan Rees tells the fascinating story of how people got ice before mechanical refrigeration came to the household. Drawing on newspapers, trade journals, and household advice books, Before the Refrigerator explains how Americans built a complex system to harvest, store, and transport ice to everyone who wanted it, even the very poor.Rees traces the evolution of the natural ice industry from its mechanization in the 1880s through its gradual collapse, which started after World War I. Meatpackers began experimenting with ice refrigeration to ship their products as early as the 1860s. Starting around 1890, large, bulky ice machines the size of small houses appeared on the scene, becoming an important source for the American ice supply. As ice machines shrunk, more people had access to better ice for a wide variety of purposes. By the early twentieth century, Rees writes, ice had become an essential tool for preserving perishable foods of all kinds, transforming what most people ate and drank every day. Reviewing all the inventions that made the ice industry possible and the way they worked together to prevent ice from melting, Rees demonstrates how technological systems can operate without a central controlling force. Before the Refrigerator is ideal for history of technology classes, food studies classes, or anyone interested in what daily life in the United States was like between 1880 and 1930.

Chesapeake Bay Cooking with John Shields

By John Shields. 2015

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This twenty-fifth anniversary edition of John Shields’s classic cookbook includes additional recipes and a new chapter on Chesapeake libations.Twenty-five years…

ago, Chesapeake Bay Cooking with John Shields introduced the world to the regional cuisine of the Mid-Atlantic. Nominated for a James Beard Award, the book was praised for its inspiring heritage recipes and its then-revolutionary emphasis on cooking with local and seasonal ingredients. Part history lesson, part travelogue, the book captured the unique character of the Chesapeake region and its people.In this anniversary edition, John Shields combines popular classic dishes with a host of unpublished recipes from his personal archives. Readers will learn how to prepare over 200 recipes from the Mid-Atlantic region, including panfried rockfish, roast mallard, beaten biscuits, oyster fritters, and Lady Baltimore cake. Best of all, they’ll learn everything they need to know about crabs—the undisputed star of Chesapeake cuisine—featured here in mouthwatering recipes for seven different kinds of crab cakes.Extensively updated, this edition includes a new chapter on Chesapeake libations, which features Shields’s closely held recipe for his notorious Dirty Gertie, an authentic Chesapeake-style Bloody Mary.

Beat Bobby Flay: Conquer the Kitchen with 100+ Battle-Tested Recipes: A Cookbook

By Bobby Flay, Stephanie Banyas, Sally Jackson. 2021

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Think you can cook better than Bobby Flay? Put your kitchen skills to the test and cook alongside Bobby and…

his competitors with more than 100 recipes from the hit show.Beat Bobby Flay brings the excitement of the Food Network show stage into your home kitchen, with more than 100 recipes for breakfast and brunch, weeknight-worthy dinners, and stunning desserts that make every meal a winner. Bobby&’s best recipes and other favorites from the show make appearances, from Seafood Fra Diavolo with Saffron Fettuccine (handmade pasta always wins the judges&’ hearts) to Mushroom and Goat Cheese Chiles Rellenos (the secret: crispy Brussels sprout leaves) and Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflé. Sprinkled throughout Bobby&’s recipes are behind-the-scenes stories of fan-favorite moments, tips to help you &“beat the clock&” when you&’re pressed for time, and pro-chef suggestions for everything from meal prep to garnish (when in doubt, add anchovy breadcrumbs!).Alongside Bobby&’s favorites are a wealth of recipes from his competitors on the show who beat Bobby Flay, including Alex Guarnaschelli&’s Lobster Newberg, Marcus Samuelsson&’s Doro Wat (Ethiopian chicken stew), and Shelby Sieg&’s Lemon-Thyme Olive Oil Cake. The ultimate companion cookbook to one of the country&’s favorite Food Network shows, Beat Bobby Flay also features beautiful, all-new color food photography as well as shots from everyone&’s favorite episodes. With Bobby&’s expertise and tried-and-true tips helping you stay in it to win it, you&’ll be ready to crush any competition that comes your way!

Well Seasoned: A Year's Worth of Delicious Recipes

By Mary Berg. 2021

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Beloved home cook, television star, and bestselling author Mary Berg is back with 100 seasonal recipes to inspire your year…

and delight your palate. For Mary, cooking meals to enjoy with family is a constant source of joy, no matter the day or time of year. But as for what those meals include? Well, that&’s what makes it fun. As the seasons change, so does the food Mary craves and cooks. Sometimes it&’s based on what&’s available at the farmers&’ market, other times it&’s based on the weather or how she feels on a particular day. Well Seasoned is a cookbook to celebrate friends and family, giving readers a peek into how Mary cooks over the course of a year.   • SPRING is Crisp, Light, and Lively with Green Risotto, White Wine Coq au Vin, and Pistachio Sponge Cakes with Matcha Cream  • SUMMER is Bright, Fresh, and Classic with Cottage Pancakes, Grilled Summer Squash Pizza, and Neapolitan Ice Cream Cake  • AUTUMN is Cozy, Hearty, and Nostalgic with Baked Meatballs with Pesto and Ricotta, Curried Shrimp Orzo, and Pumpkin Pecan Pudding  • WINTER is Rich, Savory, and Celebratory with Everything Bagel Drop Biscuits, Roasted Fennel and Beet Salad, and Eggnog Basque Cheesecake The recipes in this book range from easy weeknight meals to more elaborate weekend feasts, but all of them share Mary&’s simple instructions and warm style. With Mary&’s guidance and encouragement, you&’ll find beautiful recipes to nourish yourself and your family all year long. 

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