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Good Spirits
by A. J. RathbunRecipes, revelations, refreshments, and romance, shaken and served with a twist by spirits expert, AJ Rathbun.
The Birthday Cake Book: 75 Recipes for Candle-Worthy Creations
by Dede Wilson75 recipes for candle-worthy creations.
Party Snacks!
by A. J. RathbunPARTY SNACKS! shows readers how to make their next party one to remember with simple, fun fare that takes any gathering from basic to festive. Author AJ Rathbun amply demonstrates, with his trademark wit and style, that you don't need a culinary degree or a bottomless budget to whip up munchies that transcend bags of chips and canned salsa. A throrough introductory chapter covers all of the basics, and color photos throughout demonstrate how these marvelous morsels will add pizzazz to your parties. In the following concise chapters, A.J. offers stuffed, skewered, baked, dipped, spreadable, and speedy party snacks. They cover the spectrum from classic (Spinach-Artichoke Dip, anyone?) to the updated (Mushroom-Asiago-Walnut Crostini). Need a nosh in a hurry? Nothing could be quicker--or tastier--than White Bean and Rosemary Pate. Looking for party fare that's as elegant as it is easy? Try A.J.'s Gorgeous Gougeres or Sweet Speared Shrimp. Numerous suggestions for cocktail accompaniments--from Italian Martinis to Canadian Grenadiers--ensure that your guest will never go thirsty. A thorough introductory chapter covers all the snack-tastic basics, from stocking the pantry to serving up stylishly, and color photos throughout demonstrate how these marvelous morsels will add pizzazz to your parties. If you're ready to take your get-togethers to the next level-if youre ready to go beyond chips from the bag and salsa from the jar--Party Snacks! has you covered. Let A.J. Rathbun show you how to become a snack master par excellence. Recipes include: Easy and Elegant AntipastoPretty Party PinwheelsHeavenly Garlicky HummusSalmon-Dill ToastSavory CannoliGrilled Honey Teriyaki ChickenProsciutto-Hugged CantaloupeCaramelized Onion ShellsHeroic Tiny Ham and CheesersFun FundidoLeek and Swiss TartletsBacon-Wrapped Scallops
Party Nuts!
by Sally Sampson50 recipes for spicy, sweet, savory, and simply sensational nuts that will be the hit of any gathering.
Happy Holidays from the Diva of Do-Ahead: A Year of Feasts to Celebrate With Family And Friends
by Diane PhillipsWith Diane Phillips, the Diva of Do-Ahead, at your side, you'll never be paralyzed by holiday- entertaining anxiety again. <P><P>This veteran cooking teacher has spent years perfecting her easy, elegant, do-ahead approach to holiday cooking, and now she's sharing all her secrets. In Happy Holidays from the Diva of Do-Ahead, you'll find 125 delicious, foolproof recipes, and for each of the menus in the book, Diane provides a complete plan of action, loads of do-ahead tips, advice on decorations and table settings, and much more. From New Year's Eve to the Fourth of July, from Easter to Thanksgiving, the Diva makes it all look simple--because, with her complete, step-by-step plans, it is!
Fan Fare
by Debbie MooseWhether you tailgate at the game or party in your TV room, whether you live and die by the fate of your team or just want to have fun hanging out with the gang, you can't lose with these bound-for-glory recipes. From Slam-Dunk Sausage Balls and Goal-to-Go Guacamole to Big Feed Jambalaya and Indoor/Outdoor Kiss-of-Fire-and-Smoke Ribs, there's plenty of awesome, crowd-pleasing food to rally around. You'll cheer these dishes as hard as you cheer for your team.
Twelve Months of Monastery Salads: 200 Divine Recipes for All Seasons
by Brother Victor d'Avila-Latourrette200 salad recipes from Brother Victor-Antoine d'Avila-Latourrette in New York state. Brother Victor-Antoined'Avila-Latourrette is a resident monk at Our Lady of the Resurrection Monastery, a monastery that lives under the Rule of St. Benedict and is located near Millbrook, New York. He is the author of numerous books, including the best-selling Twelve Months of Monastery Soups and From a Monastery Kitchen.
The Border Cookbook
by Cheryl Alters Jamison Bill JamisonAuthentic home cooking of the American Southwest and Northern Mexico.
Some Like It Hot: Spicy Favorites from the World's Hot Zones
by Clifford A. Wright300 spicy recipes from some of the most flavorful and piquant cuisines.
Mom's Big Book of Baking
by Lauren ChattmanBusy chef and mom, Lauren Chaltman's, collection of easy and flexible recipes for baking.
The South American Table
by Maria Baez KijacAward-winning collection of 450 authentic recipes from South America.
The Perfect Basket
by Diane Phillips60 themed, special occasion gift basket ideas featuring full-color photos.
The Perfect Basket
by Diane PhillipsHere's the perfect solution for everyone who strives to give the perfect gift! This stylish and user-friendly guide offers baskets for every occasion and at every price level, and is filled with gorgeous four-color photographs for inspiration. The book is also chock full of helpful tips and suggestions for how to choose the proper basket or other creative container, how to select properly sized items and assemble them in the basket, and how to wrap and decorate the basket. This revised and expanded edition now features more than 30 food baskets such as Chocoholic's Basket, Weekend Breakfast Basket, and Wok on the Wild Side Basket, and 60 themed baskets such as Baby's Here Basket, Off to College Basket, and Sports Fan Basket --a gift basket idea for nearly every occasion and holiday. Suggestions for creating most baskets cover several budget levels of $25, $50, and $100 or more. Other ideas range from a backpack filled with goodies for an off-to-college student to a cooler filled with tailgating supplies for an ardent football fan to a selection of homemade baked goods and cookie mixes for your favorite dessert lover. The food-themed baskets also offer recipes using the homemade mixes that can be copied and included as part of the gift. Everyone appreciates a gift created just for them, and gift baskets are a fantastic way to present a personalized gift to that special someone or turn a token gift into something treasured. The Perfect Basket gives experts and novices alike everything they need to create spectacular gift baskets for everyone on their list.
Texas Home Cooking
by Cheryl Alters JamisonThe definitive book on Texas cooking-which has been influenced by cuisines around the world, including Eastern Europe and Mexico-by distinguished food writers Cheryl and Bill Jamison, who traveled for two years around the state talking with home cooks, chefs, barbecue experts, fishermen, and farmers. Chapters include “Real Pit-Smoked Bar-B-Q,” “Tamed Game,” “Farm-Fresh Vegetables,” “Eye-Popping, Heart-Thumping Breakfasts,” “Football Food,” and “Y'All-Come-Back Desserts. ”
The Great Big Burger Book: 100 New and Classic Recipes for Mouthwatering Burgers Every Day Every Way
by Janet Murphy Liz Yeh SinghSatisfy all your burger cravings with these 100 extraordinary recipes for bodacious burgers made from beef, pork, veal, lamb, poultry, seafood & vegetables.The Great Big Burger Book features every kind of meat, seafood, poultry, and vegetarian burger you can imagine, plus loads of homemade toppings and plenty of fun trivia about burger history and America’s very best burger joints.Featuring:Home on the Range Buffalo Burgers with Brooklyn KetchupAsian Tuna Burgers with Wasabi MayoTuscan Turkey Burgers with Balsamic Tomato GlazeTexas-Style Beef Burgers with Pinto Beans, Bacon, and Green ChilesJalapeno Crab Burgers with Mango SalsaGrilled Maple Mustard Pork BurgersSpicy Black Bean BurgersHerbed Chicken Burgers with Cranberry Horseradish SaucePraise for The Great Big Burger Book“With The Great Big Burger Book I can make every kind of meat burger I could ever want, and there are even first-rate recipes for poultry, fish, and meatless burgers as well. The information in the ‘Burger Basics’ chapter is so valuable that it alone is worth the price of the book.” —Bruce Aidells, author of The Complete Meat Cookbook and founder of Aidells Sausage Company“The Lobster Burgers with Hearts of Palm and Sauce Verte made me swoon! And Laurie’s Dungeness Crab Burgers with Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Roille are simply sublime. Obviously Murphy and Singh know that there’s a lot more than just beef when it comes to making great burger!” —Karen Adler, author of The Best Little Barbecue Sauces Cookbook and The Best Little Grilling Cookbook
Party Dips!
by Sally SampsonSally Sampson offers 50 simple but tasteful recipes for dip--hot and cold, savory and sweet--that are so easy, fun, and delicious that readers will wonder why anyone else even thinks of serving guests canned dips. Dips deserve to be part of everyone's entertaining repertoire. These crowd-pleasers are easy to prepare ahead or at the last minute, are inexpensive, and are so varied that you can host a fabulous cocktail party serving nothing but dips and drinks. With Party Dips! There's no need to spend your party prep time painstakingly assembling canapés, stuffing mushrooms, or skewering shrimp. These sassy dip recipes will have everyone licking their fingers. Hostess with the mostest Sally Sampson offers plenty of tips for stocking your refrigerator and pantry with dip basics so that you can whip one up at a moment's notice. She also includes simple presentation ideas as well as divine dipping suggestions for each and every dip. So whether your weapon of choice is a potato chip or a carrot stick, grab one and get ready to start dipping. Go for a dip!Red Bean and Chipotle Chile DipHot and Steamy Artichoke DipRoasted Walnut and Gorgonzola DipNew Orleans-Style Muffuletta DipCurried Tuna DipSun-Dried Tomato TapenadeRoasted Red Pepper and Ricotta DipTropical Fruit SalsaChickpea and Caramelized Onion DipCreamy Sesame Dip Sally Sampson offers 50 simple but tasteful recipes for dip--hot and cold, savory and sweet--that are so easy, fun, and delicious that readers will wonder why anyone else even thinks of serving guests canned dips. Dips deserve to be part of everyone's entertaining repertoire. These crowd-pleasers are easy to prepare ahead or at the last minute, are inexpensive, and are so varied that you can host a fabulous cocktail party serving nothing but dips and drinks. With Party Dips! There's no need to spend your party prep time painstakingly assembling canapés, stuffing mushrooms, or skewering shrimp. These sassy dip recipes will have everyone licking their fingers. Hostess with the mostest Sally Sampson offers plenty of tips for stocking your refrigerator and pantry with dip basics so that you can whip one up at a moment's notice. She also includes simple presentation ideas as well as divine dipping suggestions for each and every dip. So whether your weapon of choice is a potato chip or a carrot stick, grab one and get ready to start dipping. Go for a dip!Red Bean and Chipotle Chile DipHot and Steamy Artichoke DipRoasted Walnut and Gorgonzola DipNew Orleans-Style Muffuletta DipCurried Tuna DipSun-Dried Tomato TapenadeRoasted Red Pepper and Ricotta DipTropical Fruit SalsaChickpea and Caramelized Onion DipCreamy Sesame Dip
The Best Quick Breads
by Beth HenspergerTake the 100 best recipes from the author's classic (but out-of-print) The Art of Quick Breads, stir in 50 scrumptiously brand-new creations, and you have enough terrific quick breads to last a lifetime. Whether its Honey Lemon Cream Scones, a Brand-Glazed Zucchini Bread, or a Fresh Apricot Gingerbread, this is a deliciously soul-satisfying collection of treats. With The Best Quick Breads, a busy schedule no longer stands in the way of fresh baked goods. Most of the recipes can be prepared in a hurry--in less time than it takes to run to the corner bakery. This new collection of recipes from Beth Hensperger, 100 of them from her much-loved The Art of Quick Breads (now out of print) plus 50 brand-new creations, has favorite fare for breakfast on the run, lazy Sunday morning repasts, and elegant holiday brunches. A delightful array of savory recipes brings quick breads into all the meals of the day. Beyond the 150 breads, there are recipes for flavored syrups, sweet and savory sauces, and fresh jams and curds to add extra elegance when the occasion calls for it. Easy and quick, piping hot and delicious! Recipes include:Lemon-Poppy Seed BreadFresh Apple Coffee CakeBanana WafflesButtermilk Cherry SconesOat SconesOrange-Chocolate Chip MuffinsBlack Olive and Goat Cheese MuffinsSkillet Cornbread with WalnutsMushroom Oven Pancake with Chive SauceClassic CrêpesButternut Squash Gnocchi with Sage ButterChocolate Gingerbread with Bittersweet Glaze
Apple Pie
by Ken HaedrichApple Pie is an apple pie lover's dream-100 recipes for apple pie in all of its delicious incarnations, plus ten versatile crust recipes.There are pies with single crusts, pies with double crusts, pies with frozen, store-bought crusts for convenience, 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). For health-conscious pie eaters, there are pies with whole-grain crusts, pies sweetened with honey, and pies not sweetened at all. It's all written in Haedrich's homey, easy-to-follow style, with plenty of apple lore, tips, and advice, plus a complete pie-maker's guide to apple varieties. With Apple Pie, any home cook can turn out a mouthwatering version of America's favorite pie.
Cool Waters
by Brian Preston-CampbellCan water really be cool? Most definitely--if it's enhanced, infused, and revved up with these thirst-quenching recipes that turn ordinary water into extraordinary, healthful, tasty beverages. Cool Waters shows you how to take water to the next level. Start with Quick Quenchers--recipes like Honeydew-Mint Mist and Blueberry Twist that feature just a few ingredients and easy steps to get you going. Nutricious Nectars such as Liquid Iron and Eau de Carotte deliver the superior rehydration and other benefits of commercial sports drinks, without any added sweeteners or unpronounceable ingredients. In the Special Sippers chapter, you'll travel the waters of the world with such enticing concoctions as Key Lime and Vanilla Spritzer and Fruta Bomba. As if that weren't enough, there's also a chapter on making specially flavored ice cubes and a guide to creating your own personalized flavored waters. Lovely color photos throughout amply demonstrate that water doesn't have to be boring anymore. With Cool Waters, it's so easy and economical to create pure, one-of-a-kind waters free of caffeine, added sugar, excess calories, and artificial sweeteners, colors, and flavors. And these waters won't add more plastic bottles to the nation's landfills. They're perfect for athletes and other active people, families on the go, hosts and hostesses looking for special nonalcoholic party drinks--in short, anyone who's ever been, or will ever be, thirtsty. So come on in, the water's fine! Fresh, Flavorful, Fabulous! Recipes include:Squirt of CitrusRed Cherry SpritzerRose Water with LemonPressed Watermelon with Basil WaterPineapple and Lime SeltzerWorkout FuelCucumberadeOrange and Tamarind ElixerAntioxidant PowerThai Red Plum FizzTangerine-Ginger CubesStrawberry-Kiwi Cubes
Sublime Smoke
by Cheryl Alters Jamison Bill JamisonLighten up with fresh, flavorful dishes infused with all the smoky succulence of barbecue! For everyone who savors the husky resonance and deep flavors of wood-smoked barbecue, Sublime Smoke features more than 200 recipes that amptly demonstrate how creative and delicious smoke cooking can be. Cheryl and Bill Jamison are the pioneers of teaching home cooks how to prepare traditional American barbecue. In Sublime Smoke, the Jamisons expand the craft and refine the art by celebrating a world of ethnic and global influences and highlighting foods not typical of barbecue, such as chicken, fish, seafood, and vegetables. Sublime Smoke reveals both the versatility and the unbeatable goodness of smoke cooking. Recipes include:Double-Smoked SalsaGuadeloupe Conch FrittersWarm Smoked Trout and GreensTequila-Soused Beef BurritosMustard and Maple HamPomegranate Lamb ChopsJammin' Jerk ChickenTasty Satay TunaSaffron and Ginger Sweet PotatoesVeggie Heroes
Wine Mondays
by Christie Matheson Frank Mcclelland130 elegant seasonal recipes from acclaimed Boston restaurant, L'Espalier.
Iced Tea
by Fred Thompson50 recipes for refreshing infusions, coolers, and spiked teas; full color throughout.