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The Best of Kansai
by John Frederick AshburneThe Best of Kansai, an irreverent guide to this fascinating region, explains where to find the area's best restaurants, sights, bars entertainment, shopping, and services.Opinionated entries include addresses, phone numbers, hours of operation, maps, and whether English is spoken-the complete information you need to find your way to the best and most fun places in Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, and environs.Whether you live in the region or you're just visiting, The Best of Kansai is the perfect companion.
Best Of Regional African Cooking
by Harva HachtenDiscusses the foods of the different regions of Africa. The author gives plenty of recipes ranging from fairly complecated to very simple as well as telling the reader about the regions and why the people cook in the way they do.
The Best of Southern Food
by Harry L. Watson Marcie Cohen FerrisNourishment, nostalgia, Native ingredients and global influences. Southern Cultures's debut "best of" collection gets straight to the heart of the matter: food. For those of us who've debated mayonnaise brand, hushpuppy condiment, or barbecue style--including, in some quarters, whether the latter is a noun or a verb (bless your heart)--we present here a collection equal to our passions. Culled from our best food writing, 2008-2014, this special volume serves up tomatoes, turtles, molasses, Mother Corn and the Dixie Pig, bourbon, gravy, cakes, jams, jellies, pickles, and chocolate pie. Dig in! And stay tuned for more "best of" collections to come.
Best of the Best 500 Fast and Fabulous 5-Star 5-Ingredient Recipes
by Barbara Moseley Gwen MckeeThese five-star recipes were specifically selected and perfected by renowned cookbook authors and editors Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley as the 500 Best of the Best 5-ingredient recipes to be found anywhere.
Best of the Best Cook's Essentials Cookbook
by Gwen Mckee Bob WardenThe BEST of two worlds meet in the kitchen. The cook's essentials team of chefs and the Best of the Best team of home cooks, after years of enjoying each other's products and exchanging great recipes and good ideas, combined their experience and expertise into one kitchen resource. The result is a cookbook filled with outstanding recipes, and tips on matching these recipes with the right cookware and best kitchen products. We invite you to meet us in the kitchen, pull out your cook's essentials pots and pans, and enjoy this cookbook while you mix and match your way to delicious dishes and memorable meals. Other cookbooks in this series are available in this library.
Best of the Best Fast and Fabulous Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches
by Barbara Moseley Gwen MckeeCookbook Ladies Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley have carefully selected and created 413 outstanding recipes for Soups, Salads and Sandwiches that range from quick grab-and-go to family meals to elegant entertaining. How about a soup chapter brimming with 112 delicious recipes, including Soups, Bisques, Stews, Gumbos, Chilis, and Chowders? The 107 salad recipes include such classics as Cobb, Caesar, and Waldorf . . . but wait till you see the variety--Green Salads, Fruit & Gelatin Salads, Pasta & Potato Salads, and Coleslaw! There are 105 recipes that bring new meaning to the word sandwich--Hoagies, Subs & Po-Boys, Wraps, Tea Sandwiches, Burgers, Dogs, and Sliders. Plus, there are six seasoning mixes, over sixty salad dressings, and even a chapter of desserts to complete the whole experience. And for those who love to read cookbooks, there are sidebars including helpful hints, historical facts, and fun trivia. McKee and Moseley have created and edited more than 90 cookbooks and have searched the country for three decades to find the very best recipes. Their criteria? It's all about taste!
Best of the Best from Minnesota: Selected Recipes from Minnesota's Favorite Cookbooks
by Barbara Moseley Gwen MckeeFrom the Twin Cities to the Red River Valley, from the shores of Lake Superior to the Prairieland, Minnesotans from big cities to rural farms have eagerly and graciously shared some of their most treasured recipes.<p> Sixty-four of the leading cookbooks from throughout the Land of 10,000 Lakes have contributed their most popular recipes to create this remarkable collection. Not far removed from Grandma's kitchen, the memories of her cooking can come alive in your kitchen by way of over 400 classic recipes within these pages. Included are such proven favorites as No-Flop Flounder, Edelweiss Torte, Chicken Minnetonka, Pumpkin Cake in a Jar, Swedish Meatballs, and Amelia Bedelia's Raspberry Pie.<p> Best of the Best from Minnesota is one of thirty-five volumes in Quail Ridge Press' acclaimed "Best of the Best" State Cookbooks Series -- continuing the tradition of Preserving America's Food Heritage.
Best of the Best from the Pacific Rim Cookbook: Selected Recipes from the Favorite Cookbooks of Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, and Hawaii
by Barbara Moseley Gwen MckeeDive into the freshness of delightfully diverse Pacific cuisine. For more than 30 years, Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley have been searching for and bringing you the best recipes from all over America. The Cookbook Ladies, Barbara Moseley and Gwen McKee. In this sixth volume of their regional series, they proudly present the special flavors of cooking in the Pacific Rim. From Icy Strait BBQ Halibut in Alaska to Fiery Pupu Wings in Hawaii, the recipes in the Pacific Rim region have one huge thing in common--the Pacific Ocean! California, Oregon, and Washington comprise the continental rim, and they, too, are brimming with outstanding recipes from fertile garden to shining sea. Best of the Best from the Pacific Rim Cookbook features: The most exceptional recipes available from Washington, Oregon, California, Alaska, and Hawaii. Recipes that are easy to follow and edited for clarity. Photographs and illustrations showcasing places and attractions in the Pacific Rim region. Fascinating history and trivia about the region scattered throughout. A cross-referenced index, making it easy to find your favorite recipes.
Best of the Best from the Plains Cookbook: Selected Recipes from the Favorite Cookbooks of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas
by Barbara Moseley Gwen MckeeIn this third volume of their regional series, they proudly present the special flavors of cooking in the Plains. Here, in addition to an abundance of delicious meat, bread, and potato recipes, outdoor life brings in mountain trout, pheasant, big game, wild berries . . . and big appetites to the campfire as well as to the kitchen table. No matter the indoor or outdoor cooking methods, the results yield the finest soups, stews, salads, desserts . . . it's just plain good cooking! Best of the Best from the Plains Cookbook features: 401 of the most exceptional recipes available from Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas. Recipes that are easy to follow and edited for clarity. Photographs and illustrations showcasing places and attractions in the Plains region. Fascinating history and trivia about the region scattered throughout. A cross-referenced index, making it easy to find your favorite recipes. Other books in this series are available in this library.
Best of the Best Presents Great Food Fast: Bob Warden's Ultimate Pressure Cooker Recipes
by Bob Warden Christian StellaBob Warden brings the pressure cooker into the 21st century. His recipes are easy to make and usually call for ingredients common in the average cook's pantry. He demystifies the operation of the pressure cooker and presents a nice array of recipes. A perfect addition to the busy cook's library. Other cookbooks in this series are available in this library.
Best of the Best Presents: Not Just for Diabetics Cookbook: Naturally Delicious Recipes for Optimum Wellness
by Debra Rouse James RouseThis is another book in the Best of the Best Presents collection. And, like the other cookbooks, it features easy-to-follow instructions for tasty main courses, salads, desserts, condiments, soup and more. Although the emphasis is on healthy eating, the ingredients are familiar and the results are delicious! Other Best of the Best cookbook are available in this library.
Best of the Best Recipe Hall of Fame: Fresh from the Farmers Market Cookbook: Winning Recipes from Hometown America
by Barbara Moseley Gwen Mckee Terresa RayThese 400 Recipe Hall of Fame selections go beyond winners-- they are unquestionably the BEST of the Best of the Best! Buttermilk-Crusted Blackberry Cobbler Hamilton's Fried Green Tomatoes with Grilled Shrimp Caramel Apple Pecan Pie Gourmet Chicken Salad with Fresh Peaches Strawberry Cheesecake French Toast Summer Sunrise Melon and Spinach Salad Old-fashioned Oatmeal Apple Cookies Sweet Pickled Okra Ice-Box Peach Jam 44 Mardi Gras Salad with Creole Mustard Dressing, page 68 From appetizers to desserts, fresh fruits and vegetables have never tasted so good! You'll harvest a bounty of compliments every time you serve "the best." We've also included tips on how to select and store fresh produce, and interesting facts and trivia about fruits and vegetables throughout. Other books in the Best of The Best series are available in this library.
The Best of Tokyo
by Naoko Tsunoi Don MortnWith new venues for fun, food, and fashion opening everyday, it's difficult to keep up with Tokyo's abundant offerings. Whether you're tired of the standard tourist routes, or would just like to get the most out of your time in Tokyo, you can become an instant aficionado with this revised and updated edition of THE BEST OF TOKYO, an always discriminating and often opinionated guide to the city's finest. New entries such as a 22nd floor beer hall overlooking Old Tokyo are added to original favorites, like that hard-to-find spot where you can catch a glimpse of Tokyo's remaining geisha. Nightlife, eating and drinking, shopping and sightseeing, it's all here in easy-to-follow listings that introduce you to whatever you're looking for in Tokyo-fast.
The Best of Tokyo
by Naoko Tsunoi Don MortnWith new venues for fun, food, and fashion opening everyday, it's difficult to keep up with Tokyo's abundant offerings. Whether you're tired of the standard tourist routes, or would just like to get the most out of your time in Tokyo, you can become an instant aficionado with this revised and updated edition of THE BEST OF TOKYO, an always discriminating and often opinionated guide to the city's finest. New entries such as a 22nd floor beer hall overlooking Old Tokyo are added to original favorites, like that hard-to-find spot where you can catch a glimpse of Tokyo's remaining geisha. Nightlife, eating and drinking, shopping and sightseeing, it's all here in easy-to-follow listings that introduce you to whatever you're looking for in Tokyo-fast.
The Best of Waffles & Pancakes
by Jane StaceyThe crisp, honeycomb texture of waffles and the golden delicacy of pancakes are the perfect base for a host of delectable tastes. In The Best of Waffles & Pancakes, Jane Stacey has gathered a delicious assortment of recipes for just about every occasion. Incorporating whole grains, nuts, fresh fruits, and vegetables, she serves up favorites such as German Apple Pancake, Buttermilk Waffles, and Sourdough Pancakes, as well as inspired new lunch and dinner creations -- Cheddar & Onion Waffles with Chutney, Sweet Corn Cakes. Desserts couldn't be more tempting, from Belgian Waffles with Strawberries & Cream to Caramel-Pecan Waffles to Chocolate Crepes. Regional and ethnic influences are represented as well in such flavorful and hearty recipes as Blue Corn Pancakes, Potato Pancakes with Roasted Garlic, and Wild Rice & Smoked Cheddar Pancakes.With more than 45 inspired recipes and full-color photographs, The Best of Waffles & Pancakes is proof that these two wonderful foods are much more than simple breakfast fare.
Best of Weight Watchers Magazine, Volume 1
by Weight Watchers InternationalFROM GET-UP-AND-GO BREAKFASTS AND DELICIOUSLY SPEEDY ENTREES TO PASTA- AND CHOCOLATE-LOVERS' FAVORITES, NOW YOU CAN HAVE THE BEST OF THE BEST MEAL IDEAS FROM WEIGHT WATCHERS MAGAZINE, RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS! For years, Weight Watchers has helped millions of people lose weight and have healthier lifestyles with their Winning Points® program. Now, here are 145 of the tastiest, healthiest, and most user-friendly recipes from Weight Watchers Magazine, all in one book! This useful and fun collection of Weight Watchers Magazine favorites, all 9 POINTS or less, includes: STARTERS like Maple-Pear Oatmeal Muffins and Zucchini Omelet with Croutons SUPER BOWLS such as Boeuf Bourguignon and Cilantro-Spiked Coleslaw* 5-PO/A^T1 WONDERS like Turkey Burgers and Stir-fried Beef with Vegetables LIGHTNING QUICK dishes like Beef Marsala and Pad Thai GREAT GRILLING entrees and side-dishes such as Lime-Glazed Grilled Chicken with Tomato-Avocado Salad and Corn on the Cob with Orange-Basil Butter THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT with menus for the holidays and regular parties SPICE IT UP! with Cumin-Scented Oven Fries and Portobello-and-Onion Pita Sandwiches PASTA PLUS featuring Gnocchi with Pumpkin Sauce and Classic Macaroni Salad SWEETS & BAKED GOODS like Mosaic Fruit Sorbet and Pumpkin Custard with Caramelized Pecans 'THE YEAR IN CHOCOLATE with delights like Cocoa Roll with Creamy Mint Filling and Fudgy-Frosted Brownies And many, many more delicious recipes to help you eat well and lose weight. What are you waiting for? Get cooking!
The Best Pasta Sauces
by Micol NegrinFood writer, cooking teacher, and Milan native Micol Negrin has written the first cookbook to explore the best, most authentic Italian pasta sauce recipes from a regional perspective. The culinary odyssey begins in northern Italy, where rich sauces are prepared with fresh cream or local cheese: Creamy Fontina Sauce with Crushed Walnuts and White Truffle Oil; Parmigiano Sauce with Fresh Nutmeg; Pine Nut and Marjoram Pesto. Central Italy is known for sauces made with cured meats, sheep's milk cheeses, and extra-virgin olive oil: Spicy Tomato, Onion, and Guanciale Sauce; Smashed Potato Sauce with Cracked Black Pepper and Olive Oil; Caramelized Fennel and Crumbled Sausage Sauce. In southern Italy, simple, frugal ingredients meld into satisfying and delicious flavors: Sweet Pepper and Lamb Ragù with Rosemary; Fresh Ricotta Sauce with Diced Prosciutto; Spicy Cannellini Bean Sauce with Pancetta and Arugula. The islands of Sicily and Sardinia take advantage of the bountiful seafood from the Mediterranean and game from the mountainous terrain: Pork Ragù with a Hint of Dark Chocolate and Cinnamon; Red Mullet Roe with Garlicky Bread Crumbs; Rich Lobster Sauce. Negrin also provides a primer on saucing the Italian way, the basics for handmade pastas, the key to cooking pasta al dente, vital ingredients for every Italian kitchen, perfect wine pairings, and the best food shopping sources around the United States. Complete with mouthwatering color photographs and detailed maps of the various regions, The Best Pasta Sauces lets you travel to Italy without ever leaving your kitchen.From the Hardcover edition.
Best Places Northwest Cookbook, 2nd Edition
by Cynthia Nims Lara FerroniNorthwest cuisine has in recent years received national attention, primarily for its focus on fresh, locally grown and raised ingredients. The Best Places Northwest Cookbook features more than 100 truly outstanding regional dishes from iconic restaurants and inns of Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia, all of which appear in the 16th and 17th editions of Best Places Northwest. Originally published in 1996, the best-selling cookbook has been revised, with added updates to establishments from the previous edition, as well as an array of new recipes from some of the most-celebrated places to have opened in recent years. Completely repackaged with a fresh design, and featuring the photography of Lara Ferroni, this cookbook is essential for any Northwest foodie's kitchen, as well as a great keepsake for visitors to the area.
The Best Places Northwest Desserts Cookbook
by Cynthia NimsStrawberry and White Chocolate Sponge Cake, Wild Blue Huckleberry Crème Brûlée, Rustic Pear Tart with Hazelnuts, Chocolate Raspberry Cake with Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream . . . let the decadence begin. From the familiar to the innovative, this tempting new entry in the popular series of Best Places cookbooks -- and the only one to focus on desserts -- taps into the boundless talent of the Northwest's top pastry chefs and bakers. Gathering 80 recipes from more than 50 of the best restaurants and inns in the region, the book is divided into seven chapters: Cakes; Cookies and Bars; Custards, Mousses, and Puddings; Frozen Desserts; Fruits and Nuts; Pies and Tarts; and Special Occasions. The Best Places Northwest Desserts Cookbook is an easy-to-use resource for anyone who wants to create memorable desserts at home.
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
Best Recipes from American Country Inns and Bed & Breakfasts
by Kitty MaynardThe best crowd-pleasing recipes from widely acclaimed country inns and bed & breakfasts in the United States are collected in this unique cookbook and travel guide. More than 340 inns and 1,500 recipes are collected here, some from the finest chefs in America, while others represent the best in mouth-watering homestyle cooking.More than a cookbook, Best Recipes from American Country Inns and Bed & Breakfasts is organized alphabetically - state-by-state. It is a reliable guide to the inns themselves, including addresses, phone numbers, and a listing of activities available at each inn. There are two extensive indexes. One allows you to find the inns by city and state, and the other allows the reader to find any recipe or type of recipe quickly and easily.Kitty and Lucian Maynard have written two similar books, The American Country Inn and Bed & Breakfast Cookbook, Vol. I and Vol. II. These have been selections of Book-of-the-Month Club, the Better Homes and Gardens Book Club, and Family Bookshelf. The first book was featured on the back of Just Right cereal boxes. Reviews rave about the excellent, tasty recipes:"Everything we tried was terrific!" - Brunswick (Maine) Times Record"Many of these dishes are unique creations of the inn chefs and are not to be found elsewhere." - The Midwest Book Review"Chock full of mouthwatering recipes . . . a grand selection of entrees." - Levittown (Pennsylvania) Courier-Times
The Best Recipes In The World
by Mark BittmanWith his million-copy bestsellerHow to Cook Everything,Mark Bittman made the difficult doable. Now he makes the exotic accessible. In this highly ambitious, accomplished, globe-spanning work, Bittman gathers the best recipes that people from dozens of countries around the world cook every day. And when he brings his distinctive no-frills approach to dishes that were once considered esoteric, America's home cooks will eagerly follow where they once feared to tread. In more than a thousand recipes, Bittman compellingly demonstrates that there are many places besides Italy and France to which cooks can turn for inspiration. In addition to these favorites, he covers Spain, Portugal, Greece, Russia, Scandinavia, the Balkans, Germany, and other European destinations, giving us easy ways to make dishes like Spanish Mushroom and Chicken Paella, Greek Roast Leg of Lamb with Thyme and Orange, Russian Borscht, and Swedish Äppletorte. Asian food now rivals European cuisine's popularity, and this book reflects that: It's the first to emphasize European and Asian cuisines equally, with easy-to-follow recipes for favorites like Vietnamese Stir-Fried Vegetables with Nam Pla, Pad Thai, Japanese Salmon Teriyaki, Chinese Black Bean and Garlic Spareribs, and Indian Tandoori Chicken. Nor is the rest of the world ignored: there are hundreds of recipes from North Africa, the Middle East, and Central and South America, too. All will be hits with home cooks looking to add exciting new tastes and cosmopolitan flair to their everyday repertoire. Shop locally, cook globally-Mark Bittman makes it so easy: * Hundreds of recipes that can be made ahead or prepared in under 30 minutes * Informative sidebars and instructional drawings explain unfamiliar techniques and ingredients * Fifty-two international menus, an extensive International Pantry section, and much more make this an essential addition to any cook's shelf The Best Recipes in the Worldis destined to be a classic that will change the way Americans think about everyday food. It's simply like no other cookbook in the world.
The Best Shots You've Never Tried
by Andrew BohrerSick of the same ol' shots? Raise the bar! Bored to tears with tequila shooters? Kamikazes make you wanna go all hari kari? Time to turn your Friday nights up a notch with The NoLita, test your limits on the Whiskey Buck Hunter, and make happy hour that much happier with a Double Entendre. In this homage to booze and creativity, mixologist Andrew Bohrer combines his bartending knowledge with his flair for the dramatically creative to invent more than 100 recipes for shots you've never, ever tried--or even heard of--along with a photo of each and every crazy concoction. Whether you're in the mood for a banger and slammer, a shot apropos for the dinner table, or the perfect shot to raise in tribute and solidarity at the ultimate drinking event (an after-funeral get-together), The Best Shots You've Never Tried is sure to be the most fun you'll ever have, 1 1/2 ounces at a time.
The Best Shots You've Never Tried
by Andrew BohrerSick of the same ol' shots? Raise the bar! Bored to tears with tequila shooters? Kamikazes make you wanna go all hari kari? Time to turn your Friday nights up a notch with The NoLita, test your limits on the Whiskey Buck Hunter, and make happy hour that much happier with a Double Entendre. In this homage to booze and creativity, mixologist Andrew Bohrer combines his bartending knowledge with his flair for the dramatically creative to invent more than 100 recipes for shots you've never, ever tried--or even heard of--along with a photo of each and every crazy concoction. Whether you're in the mood for a banger and slammer, a shot apropos for the dinner table, or the perfect shot to raise in tribute and solidarity at the ultimate drinking event (an after-funeral get-together),The Best Shots You've Never Triedis sure to be the most fun you'll ever have, 1 1/2 ounces at a time.
Best Side Dishes Ever
by Monica SweeneyWho wants to eat meat without potatoes? Chicken without rice? Chili without cornbread? Sides can really make the meal. (Sometimes even taking center stage, as Aunt Annie's sweet potato casserole tends to do at the holidays. ) Add the perfect compliment to all of your favorite dishes with the delicious--and deliciously healthy--recipes in this book. With many gluten-free and sugar-free options, there's sure to be something for everyone.
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