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Make It Easy Cookbook: Foolproof, Stylish and Delicious Do-Ahead Recipes
by Jane LovettThis cookbook featuring more than one hundred recipes to wow your friends and family—all using stress-free, time-saving techniques! Now you can enjoy the pleasures of delicious home cooking and have time to relax and enjoy life. Make It Easy Cookbook presents more than one hundred simple yet sophisticated do-ahead recipes that emphasize pre-preparation. By getting much of the work done ahead of time, you&’ll be free to spend time with your guests! Ranging from simple starters to weekend lunches to more elaborate meals, these stylish dishes are fresh, seasonal, and designed to keep ingredients to a minimum. From braised steaks with mustard and capers to sea bass with chorizo and butter beans to sticky rhubarb and ginger cake, this book is packed with foolproof recipes that have been tested and perfected by the author in countless demonstrations at classes, shows and other events.
Make It Easy, Cupcake!: Fabulously Fun Creations in 4 Simple Steps
by Alan Richardson Karen TackFrom the bestselling authors of Hello, Cupcake! and Cake My Day! comes a collection of brand new, completely irresistible cupcake designs—all of which can be made in just 4 steps!Let Karen Tack and Alan Richardson show you how to make the most inventive cupcakes—for any imaginable occasion—using easy, everyday ingredients (and tools) from your own pantry or grocery store. The 100+ recipes in Make it Easy, Cupcake will allow you to transform marshmallows into blooming daffodils and wafer cookies into airplane wings, use jelly beans for dragonflies and chocolate cookies as bat wings, and countless other ideas for creative cupcake confections. . .all in four easy steps.Start with a batch of plain cupcakes (made from scratch or store-bought) and follow the authors' illustrated instructions for decoration. Each recipe includes a complete list of ingredients and simple HOW-TOs along with color photos illustrating each step. From baby buggies to hot-air balloons, gingerbread men to the Loch Ness Monster, this is the go-to resource for the most creative, crowd-pleasing cupcakes ideas of all time. Enjoy!
Make It Easy: 120 Mix-and-Match Recipes to Cook from Scratch--with Smart Store-Bought Shortcuts When You Need Them
by Stacie BillisA blogger (OneHungryMama.com) and recipe developer offers 150 recipes and no-nonsense, real-world guide for moms who want to create healthier meals but don't have the time to do it all from scratch.
Make It Easy: A Healthy Meal Prep and Menu Planning Guide [A Cookbook]
by Danielle WalkerNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A super-flexible meal prep cookbook featuring 125 healthy gluten-free, grain-free, and paleo recipes plus 15 weeks of menu plans, detailed meal prepping advice, grocery lists, and more—from the author of the Against All Grain series.In this practical, time-saving guide to meal prepping and menu planning, beloved author Danielle Walker removes all the guess work from your daily effort to get food on the table. Make It Easy presents fifteen weeks of menus, along with prep-ahead and make-ahead tips, shopping lists organized by grocery store departments, and proven methods for getting it all done quickly and effortlessly.Because we all prep in different ways depending on the size of our families and the busyness of our lives, Danielle has identified six &“prepper personas&” and developed recipes for each type. Recipes such as Greek Lemon Chicken with Artichokes or Teriyaki Meatballs can be made in large quantities and frozen for later, while Fried Pineapple and Pork Rice or Meatballs Marsala with Mashed Roots use store-bought ingredients for no-fuss, quick meals. And Steak and Eggs Breakfast Tacos or Veggie and Shrimp Bowls are designed so components can be made ahead and then repurposed for other meals the same week.Meal plans can be followed in any order and nearly every recipe is photographed. And with additional recipes for breakfasts, snacks, sides, and back-pocket dinners (dishes using pantry ingredients you already have!), this deliciously healthy cookbook provides everything you need to meal plan right.
Make It Fancy: Cooking at Home With Sad Papi (A Cookbook)
by Brandon Skier&“Advanced home cooks looking to dazzle a dinner party will want to check this out.&”—Publishers Weekly Take your home recipes and techniques to the next level with TikTok sensation and professional chef Sad Papi.When Brandon Skier first created Sad Papi (@Sad_Papi) and started posting cooking videos to TikTok, he&’d just lost his job as a chef at the beginning of the pandemic. He&’d spent ten years working in the kitchen of some of the top restaurants in Los Angeles—learning all the secrets of the business, understanding how chefs take cooking to the next level and, as Brandon says, how to &“make it fancy.&” By the time his videos started going viral, his black hoodie, backwards baseball cap, and tattoos had become his signature. Soon after, he was listed among the rising cooking social media stars in The New York Times. Just like his addicting videos, Make it Fancy teaches you how you can cook like a professional chef and elevate meals in a doable way—all while having fun in the kitchen. Before long, you&’ll be coming up with your own ways to enjoy staple and main dish recipes for unusual dishes like: Lime Leaf Peanuts Burnt Onion Powder Pistachio Dukkah Preserved Lemon Vinaigreette Puffed Beef Tendon Brussel Sprouts with Chorizo Breadcrumbs Duck Confit with Mole Poblano Pork Chop with Fennel Pollen and Pear Mostarda And more! For cooks who want to understand why restaurant food is so delicious, Make it Fancy will quickly earn a place on their kitchen bookshelf.
Make It Fast, Cook It Slow: The Big Book of Everyday Slow Cooking
by Stephanie O'DeaMake It Fast, Cook It Slow is the first cookbook from Stephanie O'Dea, the extremely popular slow cooking blogger: affordable, delicious, nutritious, and gluten-free recipes to delight the entire family.In December 2007, Stephanie O'Dea made a New Year's resolution: she'd use her slow cooker every single day for an entire year, and write about it on her very popular blog. The result: more than three million visitors, and more than 300 fabulous, easy-to-make, family-pleasing recipes, including: Breakfast Risotto Vietnamese Roast Chicken Tomatoes and Goat Cheese with Balsamic Cranberry Syrup Falafel Philly Cheesesteaks Crème Brulee--and much more. Make It Fast, Cook It Slow is the perfect cookbook for easy, quick prep, inexpensive ingredients, and meals that taste like you spent hours at the stove.
Make It Freeze It (Taste of Home)
by Editors at Taste of HomeToday’s family cooks know that by stashing delicious, home-cooked meals in the freezer, dinner preparation (and cleanup) is a snap. That’s why the 295 recipes inside Taste of Home Make It, Freeze It Cookbook make it easier than ever to find the perfect dinner solution. <P> Within this brand new book, you will quickly discover mouthwatering recipes that include freezing and reheating instructions—a key to mealtime success for today’s home cooks. In addition, three At-a-Glance Icons offer proven value-added benefits that increase purchasing decisions—as do the book’s 200+ full-color photos, step-by-step cooking instructions and standout tips and hints. <P><P> You will also enjoy a bonus chapter highlighting recipes that yield enough to serve a dish one night and store a second in the freezer when time is tight. The book also includes a clip out listing of classic freezer fare (pizzas, mac-and-cheese, chicken casseroles, waffles, etc.) readers can use as a reference to easily find such recipes in the book, stock their freezer and just as quickly locate the reheating instructions. Appetizer and dessert recipes that offer make-ahead convenience help busy cooks save time when preparing for summer get-togethers, neighborhood block parties, church picnics and other warm-weather events. In fact, all of the recipes in this must-have collection are ideal when time is tight…whether hosting a backyard barbecue or a holiday open house. When it comes to setting delicious foods on the table, Make It, Freeze It Cookbook is one book today’s home cooks simply can’t be without!
Make It Japanese: Simple Recipes for Everyone: A Cookbook
by Rie McClennyLearn the building blocks of authentic Japanese home cooking with 85 satisfying, soulful, everyday recipes from the beloved BuzzFeed Tasty food personality &“Rie&’s marvelous recipes taught me new things about familiar ingredients, and reconnected me with the wonderful Japanese home cooking that I have always loved.&”—Nobu Matsuhisa, chef and owner, Nobu Restaurant GroupMake It Japanese reflects Rie McClenny journey from her birthplace of Japan to the United States and how she learned to cook heartfelt recipes from scratch, often using only ingredients from her local supermarket. Throughout her culinary career, from home cook to star of BuzzFeed Tasty&’s &“Make It Fancy&” video series, she has drawn inspiration from the nourishing food her mother cooked throughout her childhood and her extensive knowledge of Japanese cuisine and ingredients that she brought to life in an American kitchen.In her debut cookbook, Rie shares just how approachable Japanese home cooking can be, no matter where you are. She presents a collection of comforting, homestyle recipes that use just a handful of easy-to-find Japanese ingredients, such as soy sauce, mirin, and sake, and simple, essential cooking techniques, like making rice bowls (donburi), frying the perfect home-style tempura, and gently simmering vegetables and proteins to delicious effect.Each accompanied by bright, beautiful photography, these delectable recipes include:• Traditional dishes with a twist: Loaded Vegetable Miso Soup with kale and sweet potatoes, Roasted Cauliflower Goma-ae coated in toasted sesame dressing, umami-packed Easy Soy Sauce Ramen, and Mini Okonomiyaki pancakes• Can&’t-miss classics: delectable pork Tonkatsu, ginger-spiked Chicken-Tofu Tsukune, and Oyako Don, rice bowls topped with tender chicken thighs and egg• Interactive, hands-on recipes for festive gatherings: Chicken Hot Pot with Ponzu perfect for a winter&’s night, can&’t stop Gyoza with Crispy Wings, and make-your-own hand rolls for a Temaki Party• And of course, dessert: the iconic Simple Strawberry Shortcake, irresistible Matcha Snacking Cake, and delightful Citrus Mochi DoughnutsWhether making dinner on a busy weeknight or hosting a multi-course banquet, Make It Japanese is the ideal resource and perfect introduction to the world of Japanese cuisine, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
Make It Meatless: 100 "Meaty" Recipes that Taste Just Like the Real Thing
by Shreya WaliaRecreate your favorite meaty meals with over 100 comforting plant-based recipes—featuring remarkably realistic meat substitutesOn TikTok, Shreya Walia&’s &“Make it Meatless&” series has garnered over 70 million views. In this original series, she shows viewers how to create hyper-realistic versions of popular meat-based dishes using plant-based ingredients, and they are—quite literally—&“eating it up!&” Though these videos target plant-based eaters, even meat enthusiasts have admitted their eagerness to try Shreya&’s creations. Shreya uses new techniques and unique ingredients such as lion&’s mane, banana blossom, and king oyster mushrooms (no processed meat substitutes here!) to recreate not only the appearance but also the texture of fish, chicken, pork, and beef. In Make it Meatless, Shreya will teach you how to do the same. Turn mushrooms into Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders, tofu into Buffalo Burgers, hearts of palm into Fish Tacos, and more. You won&’t miss the meat!
Make It Messy: My Perfectly Imperfect Life
by Veronica Chambers Marcus SamuelssonIn this inspirational autobiography, world-famous chef Marcus Samuelsson tells his extraordinary story and encourages young people to embrace their mistakes and follow their dreams. Based on his highly praised adult memoir, Yes, Chef, this young adult edition includes an 8-page black-and-white family photo insert.Marcus Samuelsson's life and his journey to the top of the food world have been anything but typical. Orphaned in Ethiopia, he was adopted by a loving couple in Sweden, where his new grandmother taught him to cook and inspired in him a lifelong passion for food. In time, that passion would lead him to train and cook in some of the finest, most demanding kitchens in Europe.Samuelsson's talent and ambition eventually led him to fulfill his dream of opening his own restaurant in New York City: Red Rooster Harlem, a highly acclaimed, multicultural dining room, where presidents rub elbows with jazz musicians, aspiring artists, and bus drivers. A place where anyone can feel at home."'Step up to the challenge; don't avoid it. Win or lose, take the shot.' Samuelsson neatly serves up inspiration and food for thought."--Kirkus Reviews"The perfect book for teen foodies and a great choice for others, thanks to its . . . compelling story . . . and sound advice."--VOYA"A delightful read. . . .Samuelsson effectively connects his love of food to his personal journey."--School Library JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.
Make It Paleo Ii
by Hayley MasonMuch like the original Make it Paleo, this new cookbook continues the theme of transforming popular recipes into Paleo-friendly dishes. Readers will also delight in discovering recipes that are purely from the culinary imaginations of the trio. Hayley and Bill, widely known for their exquisite food photography, have created a feast for the senses as they guide their readers through various cuisines of the world. Make it Paleo II is a true culinary journey that includes a multitude of inventive entrees, elegant side dishes, and (of course) decadent desserts. Recipes include: Lemon Blueberry Waffles Apple Streusel Muffins Thai Fried Chicken with Tangy Mango Sauce Lamb Barbacoa Tacos Ramen with Chashu and Marinated Eggs Roasted Chicken with Aromatic Spices Lobster Fettuccine Alfredo Stuffed Acorn Squash Caramelized Fennel with Sweet Potato Puree Dark Chocolate, Olive Oil, and Sea Salt Ice Cream Luscious Lemon Cupcakes As always, Hayley and Bill strive to make cooking fun and inspiring for anyone following a Paleo diet, whether they are new to this way of eating or not. Make it Paleo II is exactly that: fun and inspiring, with recipes that will excite you about grain-free cooking and leave you feeling satisfied long after the meal is over
Make It Paleo: Ii
by Bill StaleyTransitioning from conventional foods to a grain-free Paleo lifestyle can be a daunting proposition to most people. Hayley Mason and Bill Staley, authors of The Food Lovers Primal Palate, show you how easy it is to take any dish and Make it Paleo! Adapted from Chinese, French, Mexican and classic American meals, the over 200 mouthwatering recipes are each accompanied by vibrant photos and thoughtful notes to ensure you recreate each dish with ease.Beyond its wealth of recipes, Make it Paleo describes fundamental cooking techniques, includes tips for selecting the best ingredients, and chronicles a variety of menus for holidays and special occasions. Hayley and Bill demonstrate how to make cooking gourmet Paleo meals a carefree affair for everyone, from a kitchen rookie to a seasoned chef. Make it Paleo is filled with meals that all lovers of great food will enjoy, whether they follow a grain-free lifestyle or not.
Make It Plant-Based! Filipino: 60+ Recipes for Vegan Soups, Stews, Noodles, Snacks, and Desserts (Make It Plant-Based! Cookbooks)
by Ria Elciario-McKeownDiscover the deliciousness of vegan versions of favorite Filipino foods—part of Workman&’s new series of passionate plant-based cookbooks. Whether new to the world of plant-based cooking or already acquainted and looking for easy vegan versions of beloved dishes, Make It Plant-Based! Filipino shows how easy it is to make plants the star of the plate. Using store-bought pantry staples, fresh vegetables and fruit, and meat-free and dairy-free alternatives, it&’s simple to make richly flavored dishes such as: *Spicy Curried Taro Leaves *Sizzling Mushroom and Tofu Sisig *Chickpea Lumpia *No-Churn Ube Ice Cream *Sweet Banana Spring Rolls And much more! Part of an exciting series including Make It Plant-Based! Indian, Make It Plant-Based! Mexican, and Make It Plant-Based! Southern, these colorfully packaged volumes highlight the endless possibilities available to home cooks to let them know it&’s easier than ever to Make It Plant-Based!
Make It Plant-Based! Indian: 50+ Recipes for Vegan Curries, Chaat, Breakfasts, Breads, and Sweets (Make It Plant-Based! Cookbooks)
by Srishti JainDiscover the deliciousness of vegan versions of favorite Indian foods—part of Workman&’s new series of passionate plant-based cookbooks. Whether new to the world of plant-based cooking or already acquainted and looking for easy vegan versions of beloved dishes, Make It Plant-Based! Indian shows how easy it is to make plants the star of the plate. Using store-bought pantry staples, fresh vegetables and fruit, and meat-free and dairy-free alternatives, it&’s simple to make richly flavored dishes such as: *Chile &“Cheese&” Lentil Pancakes *Tofu Tikka *Fluffy Onion-Stuffed Flatbread *Oat Milk Chai *Roasted Strawberry-Almond Milk Rice Pudding And much more! Part of an exciting series including Make It Plant-Based! Filipino, Make It Plant-Based! Mexican, and Make It Plant-Based! Southern, these colorfully packaged volumes highlight the wide possibilities available to home cooks to let them know it&’s easier than ever to Make It Plant-Based!
Make It Plant-Based! Mexican: 50+ Recipes for Vegan Soups, Tacos, Tortas, and Sweets (Make It Plant-Based! Cookbooks)
by Andrea AlisedaDiscover the deliciousness of vegan versions of favorite Mexican foods—part of Workman&’s new series of passionate plant-based cookbooks. Whether new to the world of plant-based cooking or already acquainted and looking for easy vegan versions of beloved dishes, Make It Plant-Based! Mexican shows how easy it is to make plants the star of the plate. Using store-bought pantry staples, fresh vegetables and fruit, and meat-free and dairy-free alternatives, it&’s simple to make richly flavored dishes such as: *Cabbage and Poblano Flautas *Squash Blossom Tempura *Zucchini Baja Fried &“Fish&” Tacos *Plant-Based Buttercream Tres Leches And much more! The book includes starters, mains, masa-based meals, tacos, desserts, and salsas to suit every taste and occasion from Tortilla Soup to Umami Guacamole. Part of an exciting series including Make It Plant-Based! Indian, Make It Plant-Based! Southern, and Make It Plant-Based! Filipino, these colorfully packaged volumes highlight the wide possibilities available to home cooks to let them know it&’s easier than ever to Make It Plant-Based!
Make It Plant-Based! Southern: 50+ Recipes for Vegan Biscuits, Casseroles, Soups, Stews, and Sweets (Make It Plant-Based! Cookbooks)
by Mehreen KarimDiscover the deliciousness of vegan versions of favorite Southern foods—part of Workman&’s new series of passionate plant-based cookbooks. Whether new to the world of plant-based cooking or already acquainted and looking for easy vegan versions of beloved dishes, Make It Plant-Based! Southern shows how easy it is to make plants the star of the plate. Using store-bought pantry staples, fresh vegetables and fruit, and meat-free and dairy-free alternatives, it&’s simple to make richly flavored dishes such as: *Mushroom and Potato Pot Pie Casserole *Smashed Okra Fries *Cracker-crusted Mac and Cheese *Silky Dark Chocolate Cream Pie And much more! The book includes breakfast, starters, mains, soups, desserts, and condiments to suit every taste and occasion from Green Tomato and Honeydew Salad to Very Good Gravy. Part of an exciting series including Make It Plant-Based! Indian, Make It Plant-Based! Mexican, and Make It Plant-Based! Filipino, these colorfully packaged volumes highlight the wide possibilities available to home cooks to let them know it&’s easier than ever to Make It Plant-Based!
Make It Vegan
by Ashley HankinsAll your favorite recipes, but made vegan! In her new book, Make it Vegan: From Quick & Easy to Deep Fried & Delicious, Ashley Hankins shows you how to make mouthwatering plant-based versions of many favorite comfort foods that traditionally feature meat, eggs, and/or cheese. Her recipes use simple, easy-to-find ingredients and a range of creative meat, egg, and dairy substitutes so you never have to sacrifice on the flavors and textures you know and love. The recipes in Make It Vegan closely mimics the familiar tastes of their non-vegan counterparts, but these meatless meals are packed with all of the benefits that come from a plant-based diet. Ashley features 75 recipes that are infused with flavors from her life experiences, including Mexican-inspired dishes and down-home Louisiana indulgences. Think savory chick’n and biscuit sandwiches with Sriracha maple syrup for breakfast, saucy pulled “pork” sliders piled high with crispy onion strings for lunch, and decadent spaghetti Bolognese for dinner. Each foolproof recipe will transport you to vegan food heaven! Make It Vegan has something for everyone; even kids and meat-eaters are sure to find new favorites among these dishes. Sample Recipes Include: Cheddar-Jalapeno Biscuits & Chorizo Gravy Monte Cristo French Toast Nachos Al Pastor BBQ Chick’n Salad Hearty Hamburger Soup Meatball Banh Mi Pesto Linguine with Seared “Scallops” Beefy Skillet Cobbler Chili Verde Enchiladas
Make It, Don't Buy It: Recipes So Good You'll Never Eat Out Again
by Matt RemorozaMake better food, spend less, and rediscover the joy of cookingHave you ever been shocked by the price of a fancy blended drink or wondered if you could make a better, less expensive version of your favorite takeout salad at home? Often, the answer is yes, you can—and Matt Remoroza will show you how.Make It Don&’t Buy It invites you to stop ordering takeout and try your hand at making your favorite store-bought foods from scratch, with over 100 recipes for dishes that taste better and often cost less than their overpriced restaurant counterparts. This unique cookbook draws on a variety of cuisines to satisfy every craving. Enjoy comforting breakfasts (Biscuits and Sausage Gravy), riffs on chicken and rice (Teriyaki Chicken, Halal Cart Chicken), and slow-cooked comfort food (Dipped Italian Beef, Easy Carnitas), as well as satisfying beverages (Iced Mango Matcha Latte) and impressive desserts (Basque Cheesecake). Matt breaks down the ingredients, tools, and techniques you&’ll need to discover for yourself how simple it can be to make restaurant-worthy meals at home. You&’ll be inspired to cook more, eat out less, and make meals in your kitchen that are tastier than anything you'll find on a delivery app or in the frozen aisle in a grocery store.
Make Lemonade
by Virginia Euwer WolffLaVaughn needed a part-time job. Something she could do after school to help earn money for college. Jolly needed a babysitter. Someone she could trust with two kids while she worked the evening shift. It didn't matter that LaVaughn was fourteen-years-old-only three years younger than Jolly. It didn't matter that Jolly didn't have a husband-or a mom and dad. Because LaVaughn gives Jolly and her two babies more love and understanding than should be possible for a fourteen-year-old. Because if she doesn't, no one else will. LeVaughn describes the difficulties and triumphs of a teen mom raising two babies with insufficient money and support, and what it takes to survive and attempt to break the cycle of poverty.
Make Mead Like a Viking: Traditional Techniques for Brewing Natural, Wild-Fermented, Honey-Based Wines and Beers
by Jereme ZimmermanA complete, practical, and entertaining guide to using the best ingredients and minimal equipment to create flavorful brews—including wildcrafted meads, bragots, t&’ej, grog, honey beers, and more!&“A great guide . . . full of practical information and fascinating lore.&”—Sandor Ellix Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation Ancient societies brewed flavorful and healing meads, ales, and wines for millennia using only intuition, storytelling, and knowledge passed down through generations―no fancy, expensive equipment or degrees in chemistry needed. In Make Mead Like a Viking, homesteader, fermentation enthusiast, and self-described &“Appalachian Yeti Viking&” Jereme Zimmerman summons the bryggjemann of the ancient Norse to demonstrate how homebrewing mead―arguably the world&’s oldest fermented alcoholic beverage―can be not only uncomplicated but fun. Inside, readers will learn techniques for brewing:Sweet, semi-sweet, and dry meadsMelomels (fruit meads)Metheglins (spiced meads)Ethiopian t&’ej (honey wine)Flower and herbal meadsBragotsHoney beersCountry winesViking grogAnd there&’s more for aspiring Vikings to explore, including:The importance of local and unpasteurized honey for both flavor and health benefitsWhat modern homebrewing practices, materials, and chemicals work—but aren&’t necessaryHow to grow and harvest herbs and collect wild botanicals for use in healing, nutritious, and magical meads, beers, and winesHow to use botanicals other than hops for flavoring and preserving mead, ancient ales, and gruitsThe rituals, mysticism, and communion with nature that were integral components of ancient brewingWhether you&’ve been intimidated by modern homebrewing&’s cost or seeming complexity in the past or are boldly looking to expand your current brewing and fermentation practices, Zimmerman&’s welcoming style and spirit will usher you into exciting new territory. Grounded in history and mythology, but―like Odin&’s ever-seeking eye―focusing continually on the future of self-sufficient food culture, Make Mead Like a Viking is a practical and entertaining guide for the ages.&“Adventurous mead makers or brewers who want to move beyond the basics will find plenty to savor here.&”—Library Journal
Make Mine a Martini
by Kay Plunkett-HoggeFrom just a few friends for drinks and snacks in the kitchen to a sophisticated soirée for everyone you know, Kay Plunkett-Hogge draws upon her background in the worlds of film and fashion and her youth in Mad Men-era Bangkok to create the ultimate guide to making your evening as easy as ABC. Kay's approach to throwing a party is to keep it simple (yet stylish), plan ahead and, above all, enjoy it. The 80 cocktail recipes are organised by base spirit, with chapters on Gin, Vodka, Rum etc, and the 40 canapé recipes are grouped into Vegetarian, Fish & Seafood and Meat. As Kay writes in the book's introduction: 'Just the sound of ice being shaken, preferably to a rhythm all of its own, is enough to bring a smile to anyone's face. It's the promise of sweet relief, of good times, good friends and good conversation. Just make mine a Martini.'
Make Mine a Martini
by Kay Plunkett-HoggeIn the temperamental foodie world we live in, few things can withstand the trends like the martini! According to the spirited author of Make Mine a Martini, cocktail parties are enjoying a splashy resurgence in the 21st century. The perfect party host, Kay Plunkett-Hogge has provided a most entertaining and informative guide for readers seeking to host their own cocktail parties, mix their own favorite drinks, and prepare easy but delicious appetizers to impress their friends and family. Make Mine a Martini, filled with 130 recipes for fabulous cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, offers great advice for first-time hosts as well as brilliant innovations for experienced party-throwers looking to jazz up their saucy soirees.-90 step-by-step cocktail recipes with lots of American and international flair-Secrets to perfecting the classics, from flawless gimlets and Gibsons to newfangled Manhattans and Bloody Marys-40 recipes for quick and easy appetizers that are fun to make, elegant to serve, and delicious to eat-Practical guidance for setting up the home bar, essential tools and mixers, and party planning-Non-alcoholic options for the unindulging types
Make Mine a Martini: 130 Cocktails & Canapés for Fabulous Parties
by Kay Plunkett-Hogge'Martini is made with gin. A Vodka Martini is made with vodka. Apple Martinis are an abomination. That is all.' - Kay Plunkett-HoggeFrom just a few friends for drinks and snacks in the kitchen to a sophisticated soirée for everyone you know, Kay Plunkett-Hogge draws upon her background in the worlds of film and fashion and her youth in Mad Men-era Bangkok to create the ultimate guide to making your evening as easy as ABC. Kay's approach to throwing a party is to keep it simple (yet stylish), plan ahead and, above all, enjoy it.The 80 cocktail recipes are organised by base spirit, with chapters on Gin, Vodka, Rum etc, and the 40 canapé recipes are grouped into Vegetarian, Fish & Seafood and Meat.As Kay writes in the book's introduction: 'Just the sound of ice being shaken, preferably to a rhythm all of its own, is enough to bring a smile to anyone's face. It's the promise of sweet relief, of good times, good friends and good conversation. Just make mine a Martini.
Make More With Less: Foolproof Recipes to Make Your Food Go Further
by Kitty Coles'Kitty has a way of making simple and easy equal incredibly delicious.' – Anna Jones'Kitty is one of my all-time favourite cooks. Her recipes are effortlessly elegant, money-saving, mouth drooling and this book is certain to become your friend in the kitchen'. – Melissa HemsleyMake your weekly shop go further – take core ingredients and transform them into flavour-packed, simple dishes. Make More With Less shares ways to eke your food out, with adaptable dishes that make your kitchen work for you. Each chapter features a core recipe, with clever ways to level-up any leftovers, alongside a handful of other exciting recipes to try... Whip up eggs to make Aioli for a Warm Caesar Salad, or turn a few tins of beans that have been languishing at the back of the cupboard into a Comforting Bean Pasta. Transform those humble onions you have lying about into the most delicious 15-minute Oniony Parmesan and Black Pepper Pasta. Blitz together leftover sad-looking herbs into a vibrant Green Sauce to spread thickly over toast, stir into soups or make a Green Tart with. Roast a Chicken with Kitty's expert advice and make Leftover Chicken Tacos or Spinach and Yogurt Chicken. Mix leftover fruit into her uber-versatile Any Cake Cake or Sweet Sour Salty Cubed Salad. Flick through this book, raid your fridge and cupboards and you may realise you already have everything you need to make these low-waste, low-fuss, low-effort and versatile recipes that you will return to again and again.
Make Some Beer
by Stephen Valand Erica SheaGLOBALLY INSPIRED RECIPES TO BREW AT HOME With the creativity behind today's craft-beer revolution reaching all-time heights, both new and experienced brewers are looking to expand their palates. Brooklyn Brew Shop founders Erica Shea and Stephen Valand took a tour of the world's most innovative and storied breweries and returned with thirty-three stovetop-ready recipes for silky stouts, citrusy IPAs, and robust porters, along with stories inspired by the global community of small-batch brewers. Now Erica and Stephen bring the taste of world-class beer into your kitchen (no matter how small it is). They share a German-style Smoked Wheat, an aromatic Single Hop IPA inspired by The Kernel in London's Maltby Street Market, as well as recipes straight from the brewmasters, including an imperial stout from Evil Twin, Ranger Creek's Mesquite Smoked Porter, and a Chocolate Stout from Steve Hindy, the founder of Brooklyn Brewery. Since beer is best with food, Erica and Stephen have also included recipes for a Farmhouse Ale Risotto, Spent Grain No-Rise Pizza Dough, Shandy Ice Pops, IPA Hummus, and more. With tips and introductory techniques to get you started brewing if you're a first-timer, you'll have world-class, small-batch beer ready to drink in no time.