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Food & Drink

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River Cottage Veg Every Day! - Thryft
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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall | Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

River Cottage Veg Every Day!

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Goodreads rating: 4.2

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"Call me power-crazed, but I'm trying to change your life here. The object of the exercise is to persuade you to eat more vegetables. Many more vegetables. And I hope to do so not by shouting from a soapbox, but through sheer temptation..."Why don't we eat more veg? They're healthy, cost-effective and, above all, delicious. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall believes that it is time to put this to rights. He's come up with an abundance of veg-tastic recipes, including a couscous salad with herbs and walnuts, lemony guacamole, linguine with mint and almond pesto and tomatoes, baby carrots and broad bean risotto, new potato gnocchi, a summer stir-fry with egg-fried rice, a winter stir-fry with Chinese five-spice, a tomato, thyme and goat's cheese tart, a spring onion galette, roasted new potatoes with harissa, curried bubble and squeak, pea and parsley soup, quinoa with leeks and squash, baba ganoush, beetroot and walnut hummus, and spinach and new potato curry...With more than two hundred recipes, River Cottage Veg Every Day! is a timely eulogy to the glorious green stuff.
The Complete Spanish Cookbook - Thryft
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Jacki Passmore | Little, Brown

The Complete Spanish Cookbook

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Goodreads rating: 4.78

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Introduces the regional cuisines of Spain and offers a comprehensive selection of recipes for dishes ranging from simple peasant fare to elaborate dishes for special occasions
Brazil - A Cook's Tour - Thryft
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Christopher Idone | Clarkson Potter

Brazil - A Cook's Tour

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Goodreads rating: 3.74

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Christopher Idone, a pioneer of illustrated cookbooks, takes the reader on a fascinataing culinary and cultural journey through the vast and varied landscape of Brazil. Includes more than 100 rich, colorful photographs, a mail-order source guide, and a list of special places to visit in Brazil. 125 4-color photographs.
Jamie's Kitchen - Thryft
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Jamie Oliver | Hachette Books

Jamie's Kitchen

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Goodreads rating: 3.89

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Jamie's Kitchen -- the television show -- began as an experiment and turned into a phenomenon. It started when Jamie took in 15 unemployed, enthusiastic kids, trained them to be chefs, and helped them open a restaurant, Fifteen, that has become the hottest dining spot in London. When England's Channel 4 launched a tie-in series, more than four million people tuned in. The show premieres this fall in the U.S.Jamie's Kitchen -- the book -- is laid out as a cooking course and will inspire readers of all levels. Some of the cooking techniques included are making salads, cooking without heat, poaching and boiling, steaming, stewing and braising, roasting, grilling, and baking. In the process, Jamie shares one-of-a-kind, delicious recipes, such as prosciutto and pecorino, citrus-seared tuna with crispy noodles, herbs, and chili; smoked haddock risotto; and baked chocolate pudding. Jamie includes tips on how to take recipes in new directions and how to be an inspired grocery shopper -- spotting what's good, what's in season, and what's a good value. Most important, Jamie encourages budding cooks to have confidence and a sense of independence, and to be master of the kitchen!
Hot Drinks - Over 25 Warming Recipes For Cold Days - Thryft
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Ryland Peters & Small | Ryland Peters & Small

Hot Drinks - Over 25 Warming Recipes For Cold Days

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Goodreads rating: 3.75

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From warming hot chocolates and comforting milky nightcaps to festive punches and reviving coffees, here you’ll find more than 25 recipes for your perfect hot drink.Nothing is as welcome on a chilly day than a warming hot drink . Whether you crave a creamy hot chocolate, a spiced tea, coffee with a little kick of brandy or an aromatic mulled wine, you’ll find an irresistible choice of delicious treats for every winter occasion in this collection recipes.Heavenly Hot Chocolates to try include Boston Cream, Red Velvet, Toffee Apple and Sea Salt flavours. Nogs & Creamy Cups make a warming treat. Choose from Baltimore Egg Nog, Pumpkin Latte or Salted Caramel Latte. Recipes for Hot Toddies & Mulls include Orange Mulled Wine, Mulled Cider and Swedish Glögg; whilst Party Punches & Cocktails to try are Harvest Punch, Tawny Port Negus and Hot Buttered Rum. Finally Kicking Coffees & Teas include a classic Irish Coffee, Mocha Coffee and spiced Indian Chai Masala. From comforting bedtime mugs to fun party punches you’ll find the perfect recipe to warm you up on cold days here in Hot Drinks.
Jamie At Home - Cook Your Way To The Good Life - Thryft
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Jamie Oliver | Penguin

Jamie At Home - Cook Your Way To The Good Life

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Goodreads rating: 4.1

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Jamie at Home
Easy Vegetarian - Simple Recipes For Brunch, Lunch And Dinner - Thryft
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Ryland Peters & Small, Tessa Bramley  | Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd

Easy Vegetarian - Simple Recipes For Brunch, Lunch And Dinner

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Goodreads rating: 3.76

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Whether you are a dedicated vegetarian or just love your greens, "Easy Vegetarian" offers lots of inspiration for deliciously fresh food for every meal, from a quick tasty snack to a more glamorous evening meal. For a relaxed weekend brunch, try Blackberry Buttermilk Pancakes. Tempting Starters and Snacks include Pesto-Stuffed Portobello Mushroooms. Irresistible Pizzas, Tarts, and Bread, like Charred Vegetable Polenta, are ideal for lunches of casual suppers. Quick and easy Pasta and Noodles, comforting rice and One-Dish Meals all feature. And don't forget Honey and Pistachio Panna Cotta is just one of the options. -"Easy Vegetarian" is packed with deliciously simple recipes for every occasion--from a relaxed Sunday brunch to an elegant dinner party -Soups. egg dishes, salads, pizzas and tarts, pasta and noodles, beans and more--all full of flavour, easy to make, and completely vegetarian -If you thought vegetarian food is boring, then prepare to be surprised surprised
Williams-Sonoma: Vegetarian - Food Made Fast - Thryft
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Dana Jacobi | Oxmoor House

Williams-Sonoma: Vegetarian - Food Made Fast

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Goodreads rating: 3.37

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A collection of illustrated cookbooks for the busy home cook utilizes a straightforward approach to preparing tasty, healthful, and time-saving dishes for every night of the week, with easy-to-follow recipes and tips on keeping a well-stocked pantry, planning ahead, and using fresh ingredients.
The River Cottage Cookbook - Thryft
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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall | Harper Collins Publishers Ltd.

The River Cottage Cookbook

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Goodreads rating: 4.13

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Published to tie in with the third series of the acclaimed Channel 4 River Cottage , this book draws on Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's experiences at his home in Dorset. Hugh "There are two reasons why you may want to buy this book. The first is more or less selfish, because the main aim here is simply to help you enjoy your life more - your life with food, that is. One of the most satisfying things about my life at River Cottage is that I've hardly ever had a bad meal here. Of course I've burned things and messed up once in a while. But I rarely have that experience that used to seem all too common, where I find myself thinking "why am I eating this rubbish?" The second reason is more political. This book is written with a strong awareness that our current food production system leaves a great deal to be desired. Most of the meat we eat comes from industrially farmed animals who lead miserable lives and are fed on inappropriate diets. It is neither as tasty nor as healthy as it should be. Much of the fruit and vegetables we eat is the product of intensive agriculture that pollutes the land we live on and leaves unnecessary residues on and in the produce. I don't like that, and I know more and more people who feel the same way. How much of this book you incorporate into your life is up to you. But if all you do is grow a few herbs in a window box, make nettle soup once a year, and try a free range goose for Christmas instead of a frozen turkey, you will already, I hope, be enjoying your life more." With over 100 recipes, and Simon Wheeler's acclaimed photography, "The River Cottage Cookbook" should appeal to all downshifters and to all those who prefer their food to be full-blooded and wholesome.
The Ten (Food) Commandments - Thryft
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Jay Rayner | Penguin

The Ten (Food) Commandments

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Goodreads rating: 3.98

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Imagine sitting down to a meal that's as thought-provoking as it is delicious. That's what Jay Rayner offers in his book. It isn't just a set of rules; it's a conversation starter, sprinkled with humor and grounded in the visceral pleasure of eating. If food is your religion, Rayner might just be your prophet.
Reader's Digest Fresh Fruit & Desserts - Thryft
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Norma MacMillan, Reader's Digest Association, Bobbie Colgate Stone  | Reader's Digest Association

Reader's Digest Fresh Fruit & Desserts

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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This book is perfect for those wanting to add a touch of fruitiness to their desserts. With step-by-step guidance, it's perfect for beginners. The unique feature of this book is its inclusion of savory fruit-based dishes, making it an all-rounder for those wanting to explore new flavors. Users would enjoy the variety of recipes that cater to different dietary needs.
R. S. V. P. - Menus for Entertaining from People Who Really Know How - Thryft
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Quentin Bacon, Nan Kempner  | Clarkson Potter

R. S. V. P. - Menus for Entertaining from People Who Really Know How

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What defines a truly great host? Is it the quality of her surroundings, her china and linens, the savory surprises at her table, the diversity of the people she gathers around her, or simply her ability to put guests at ease? As Nan Kempner shows in R.S.V.P. , it is all this and much more.New York hostess extraordinaire and inveterate guest of some of the world's most accomplished, Nan Kempner offers a tantalizing glimpse into the homes -- and entertaining philosophies -- of more than two dozen of her favorite hosts and hostesses. With twenty complete menus, R.S.V.P. divulges tried-and-true strategies for a large range of events, from a dockside breakfast to a gala sit-down dinner. Here is a casual city luncheon hosted by Crown Princess Pavlos of Greece; cocktails on the Grand Canal in Venice with Larry Lovett; Anne Bass's fall-inspired country menu; the raucous Texas-sized cookout served by Lynn Wyatt; and a full-scale boar hunt on the Loire Valley estate of Count Hubert and Countess Isabelle d'Ornano.For each event, Nan recollects the mood at the table and the individual elements that made each gathering so exceptional. She has also convinced her friends to share their most closely guarded recipes, most of them simple to replicate and all certain to please even the most discerning partygoer. R.S.V.P. also gives an enticing tour of some of the world's most brilliant houses, with an insider's view of Oscar and Annette de la Renta's Santo Domingo villa; Ross Bleckner's art-filled New York City loft; and designer Valentino's sumptuously appointed yacht. Stunning color photographs showcase each house and vividly re-create these events.
Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine - Thryft
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Hugh Johnson | Miller/mitchell Beazley

Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine

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Goodreads rating: 4.06

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With well over seven million copies sold and published in eight languages, Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is regarded by professionals and casual enthusiasts alike as the definitive annual guide to wine. The extensively updated 2005 edition features a detailed listing of over 6,000 wines, growers, and regions, and comprehensively vintage information and recommendations on wines. Also included are vintage charts, maps, and unique insider tips on where to buy and consume wine when traveling, plus expert tasting notes and handy tips on serving and matching wine with food. From choosing the right dinner wine to making it a sound vintage investment, this guide offers the most accessible and valuable advice available.
Dine Out And Lose Weight - The French Guide To Healthy Eating - Thryft
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Michel Montignac | Montignac Publishing

Dine Out And Lose Weight - The French Guide To Healthy Eating

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Goodreads rating: 3.74

$1.64

A great weight loss book!
Café Firenze Cookbook - Mangia & Bevi : Food & Drink Recipes from the Tuscan Sons - Thryft
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Fabio Viviani, Annette Ward, Jacopo Falleni  | Brio Press

Café Firenze Cookbook - Mangia & Bevi : Food & Drink Recipes from the Tuscan Sons

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Goodreads rating: 3.33

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Cafe Firenze Cookbook celebrates the best of Italian cuisine, coupling gourmet recipes by Top Chef Season 5 fan favorite Fabio Viviani with martini recipes by award-winning mixologist Jacopo Falleni. Viviani's recipes--the same that made him a top contender in the most popular cooking show currently on television--are healthy, easy to prepare, and incredibly tasty, and each one is paired with one of Falleni's fabulous and completely original drink recipes. Each chapter covers a different type of recipe (appetizers, pasta, fish, meat, and desserts), and each begins with Viviani's personal background with each type of food and contains anecdotes, history, garnish instructions, and tips for buying ingredients. Friends since the age of twelve in Florence, Italy, Viviani and Falleni are business partners in their popular Ventura county restaurant, Cafe Firenze Restaurant and Martini Bar, which brings Tuscan dishes and Florentine flair to Southern California. This incredible book of their authentic recipes from their home country will delight all Fabio Viviani's followers and fans, as well as anyone interested in Italian cuisine. Includes beautiful four-color photography by Antonio Busiello, whose work has appeared everywhere from National Geographic to Animal Planet , and a foreword by William Shatner, one of Viviani's biggest fans.
How To Eat : The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food - Thryft
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Nigella Lawson | Chatto & Windus (2 Sept. 1999)

How To Eat : The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food

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Goodreads rating: 4.17

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How to The Pleasures and Principles of Good Food [Paperback] Lawson, Nigella
Pocket Enclycopedia Wine - Thryft
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Chris Foulkes | Simon Schuster Trade

Pocket Enclycopedia Wine

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Goodreads rating: 3.33

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This book is perfect for wine enthusiasts, as it covers all aspects of wine from history to regions and grapes, making it a must-read for anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of wine. It is packed with useful information that is up-to-date, thanks to the author Hugh Johnson and the publisher SIMON & SCHUSTER. The book is written in a simple language that makes it easy to read and understand.
Round the World Cookbook - Thryft
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Caroline Young | Educational Development Corporation

Round the World Cookbook

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Goodreads rating: 3.5

$1.07

-- Easy to follow steps show how to make over 40 international recipes-- Contains interesting tidbits about food and eating traditions-- Maps show each country's location and natural resources
Cake Chic : Stylish Cookies and Cakes for All Occasions - Thryft
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Peggy Porschen | Quadrille

Cake Chic : Stylish Cookies and Cakes for All Occasions

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Cake Chic would be a great read for those who want to up their cake decorating game. Peggy Porschen's attention to detail and emphasis on using the best ingredients make her cakes as delicious as they are beautiful. This book is perfect for anyone planning a special event, from birthdays to baby showers, who wants to impress their guests with show-stopping cakes.
INVITATION TO CHINESE COOKING - Thryft
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Martin Yan | Pavilion Books

INVITATION TO CHINESE COOKING

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Goodreads rating: 4.3

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Over 140 delicious recipes reflecting the way Chinese people in Hong Kong and the West cook today. Straightforward instructions and hints throughout make these healthy recipes simple to prepare. It includes a comprehensive section on cooking techniques as well as a glossary of essential ingredients.
Every Day Chinese Cookbook : Over 365 step-by-step recipes for delicious cooking all year round: Far East and Asian dishes shown in over 1600 stunning photographs - Thryft
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Linda Doeser | Hermes House

Every Day Chinese Cookbook : Over 365 step-by-step recipes for delicious cooking all year round: Far East and Asian dishes shown in over 1600 stunning photographs

$11.63

Goodreads rating: 3.69

$11.63

The different cuisines of Asia are as varied and exciting as the vast continent itself. Four hundred recipes from China, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan and the Indian subcontinent have been collected together in this bumper cookery collection. Many are familiar dishes - Beijing Duck, Chicken Chow Mein, Sushi, Tempura, Teriyaki, Spring Rolls, Balti Lamb Tikka, Gado-Gado - others may be less well-known, but offer an irresistible enticement to experiment with new flavours and exotic ingredients. The recipes are divided into eleven easy-to-use chapters: Soups, Starters and Snacks, Fish and Seafood, Meat, Poultry, Vegetables, Salads, Noodles, Rice, Desserts, and Sauces, Sambals and Accompaniments. Each recipe is photographed and step-by-step pictures of all the key stages of preparation make following the recipes simple. The introduction includes helpful advice on techniques, such as how to season and use a wok, as well as a glossary of ingredients. Whether you want a full Chinese banquet or a speedy Balti curry, a fragrant Thai salad or an elegant Japanese dinner party, this beautiful book is a must for every adventurous cook.
The Cook's Encyclopedia of the Italian Kitchen - Thryft
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Carla Capalbo | Lorenz Books

The Cook's Encyclopedia of the Italian Kitchen

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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One of the delights of Italian food is its diversity. This cookbook is an easy-to-read guide to different ingredients used and how to use them in the kitchen. There are over 100 recipes included, all illustrated step-by-step.
BALI ET LOMBOK - Thryft
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Ryan Ver Berkmoes | Divers Interforum

BALI ET LOMBOK

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This book is perfect for travelers who want to have a memorable and relaxing trip in Bali and Lombok. With its wide range of excursions and circuits, as well as its coverage of lesser-known paths, it will help travelers explore the islands beyond the mainstream. It also includes a variety of lodging and dining options, making it easier for users to find a comfortable spot. The book has improved maps and transportation guides, making it easier for users to navigate.
Cook with Us : 20 Classic Techniques, 80 Delicious Recipes - Thryft
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Gary Mehigan, George Calombaris  | Lantern,

Cook with Us : 20 Classic Techniques, 80 Delicious Recipes

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Goodreads rating: 2.75

$3.53

Nigella Express : Good Food, Fast - Thryft
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Nigella Lawson | Hachette Books

Nigella Express : Good Food, Fast

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Goodreads rating: 3.95

$13.25

This is the first time that we've ever launched a cookbook alongside a brand new show. Nigella's ratings are through the roof, and she was recently featured in In Style. The cookbook is all of the delicious foods Nigella is known for but the emphasis is on fast, really fast! This is for everyone who loves good food, but just doesn't have time or patience at the end of the day for a long, drawn-out cooking session. More than 130 recipes!
The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook - Thryft
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Jacqueline Clarke and Joanna Farrow | Hermes House

The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook

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Goodreads rating: 3.8

$5.07

This cookbook is perfect for anyone looking to add variety to their diet with flavorful and healthy dishes. With over 150 recipes and stunning photographs, it's easy to find something to appeal to your taste buds. The book also offers various tips and tricks for cooking and eating the Mediterranean way, making it a valuable addition to any kitchen.
Soup Bible - Thryft
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Debra Mayhew | Southwater

Soup Bible

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Goodreads rating: 4.11

$1.42

Tasty soups for every occasion from broths and bisques to chowders and gumbos, photographed throughout.
The Primal Blueprint Cookbook : Primal, Low Carb, Paleo, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free - Thryft
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Mark Sisson, Jennifer Meier  | Primal Blueprint Publishing

The Primal Blueprint Cookbook : Primal, Low Carb, Paleo, Grain-Free, Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free

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Goodreads rating: 3.88

$3.70

The popularity of the low carb/paleo/Primal way of eating has exploded, as people discover an appealing and sustainable alternative to the restrictive diets and flawed conventional wisdom that lead to burnout and failed weight loss efforts.The dream of eating satisfying meals-even on a budget-controlling weight and feeling great has now become a reality. As you build momentum for Primal eating, you'll find that you won't even miss the bland, boring, low-fat foods that previously were the central focus of your diet. How can you argue with a menu that includes Roasted Leg of Lamb with Herbs and Garlic, Salmon Chowder with Coconut Milk, Tomatoes Stuffed with Ground Bison and Eggs, and Baked Chocolate Custard?This isn't a crash course diet. These and the other Primal recipes provide the foundation for a lifetime of delicious, healthy eating, high energy and protection from common health problems that arise from eating the SAD (Standard American Diet).
Spice & Ice - Thryft
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Kara Newman | Chronicle Books

Spice & Ice

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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"Spice & Ice" is a great read for those looking to spice up their cocktail game. The unique feature of the book is its focus on incorporating spicy ingredients like jalapeno peppers and Tabasco sauce into cocktails, leaving drinkers with a uniquely fiery taste sensation. The book also provides helpful tips on making spicy infused liquors and pairing spicy foods with cocktails. Recommended for those who want to turn up the heat on their next night out.
Fictitious Dishes : An Album of Literature's Most Memorable Meals - Thryft
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Dinah Fried | Harper

Fictitious Dishes : An Album of Literature's Most Memorable Meals

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Goodreads rating: 3.65

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Fifty Iconic Culinary Scenes from Literary Classics Sure to Delight Readers, Foodies, and Photo-Junkies AlikeFictitious Dishes serves up a delectable assortment of photographic interpretations of culinary moments from contemporary and classic literature. Showcasing famous meals such as the madcap tea party from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, the watery gruel from Oliver Twist, the lavish chicken breakfast from To Kill a Mockingbird, the stomach-turning avocado-and-crabmeat salad from The Bell Jar, and the seductive cupcakes from The Corrections, this unique volume pairs each place setting with the text from the book that inspired its creation. Interesting food facts and entertaining anecdotes about the authors, their work, and their culinary predilections complete this charming book, which is sure to whet the appetites of lovers of great literature and delicious dishes.
The French Culinary Institute's Salute to Healthy Cooking - Thryft
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Jacques Pépin, André Soltner, Alain Sailhac  | Rodale Books

The French Culinary Institute's Salute to Healthy Cooking

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Goodreads rating: 3.88

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For the first time, chefs from New York City's renowned French Culinary Institute have created a collection of recipes that are not only delicious, but also easy and low in fat. You'll learn from chefs like Jacques Pepin how to create dishes worthy of restaurants like Le Cirque. The chefs share 40 seasonal menus that use only the freshest, tastiest, healthiest ingredients for a distinctly French taste.
James Beard's American Cookery - Thryft
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James Beard, Earl Thollander  | Bbs Publishing Corporation

James Beard's American Cookery

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Goodreads rating: 4.22

$8.27

From the James Beard Foundation:Listen to Beard describe his own book, which included some 1,500 recipes, from Blushing Bunny (tomato rarebit) to Cracker (mock apple) Pie: “This is not a book of regional cookery, it is not a collection of family recipes, it is not primarily a critique of American cuisine. It is simply a record of good eating in this country with some of its lore.” Beard went on to express the hope that “we are now in another epoch of gastronomic excellence.” In a New York Times review, Nika Hazelton praised the book as “the value of the year, and as good for us as it will be for our children. The author, who has done more than anybody else to popularize good food in America, puts a lifetime of experience into the page.” Book history:1972 published1975 new cover *unable to verify date1980 new cover1996 new cover2009 released as an e-book with new covernote about the author:Books would be released not only as "James Beard", but also "Jim Beard" and "James A. Beard". "Jim Beard" is what his books were first published under.
The Cafe Boulud Cookbook : French-American Recipes for the Home Cook - Thryft
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Daniel Boulud, Dorie Greenspan  | Scribner

The Cafe Boulud Cookbook : French-American Recipes for the Home Cook

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Goodreads rating: 4.15

$3.07

"Cook the sauce another minute, then add just a touch of olive oil," urges Daniel Boulud in his kitchen at Cafe Boulud in New York City. "Not too much. That's it," he exclaims. His voice carries his passion as he swirls the copper pan holding the finished dish. Over the tops of his glasses he assesses the color and takes in the aroma of the sauce. Then he brings a few drops of it to his lips. After thirty years of cooking in France and America, the chef knows what he wants. "I'm looking for balance," he explains. "A hint of herb, a little acidity -- sweet seafood needs a bit of sharpness -- and all the brininess and flavor of the scallops." It is a simple but perfect recipe and it has been given all his attention, commitment, and talent -- as have each of the recipes in this simple but perfect cookbook. "Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook" contains all his creative cooking skills made accessible. By means of Dorie Greenspan's expertly written recipes, Daniel accompanies you into your home kitchen, where his inspiration becomes yours and his instructions are easy to follow. With little effort, you find yourself reproducing his magic on your own stove. One ingredient for a perfect dish is family tradition. In the book's first section, La Tradition, we are transported to the original Cafe Boulud run by Daniel's grandparents on the outskirts of Lyon -- France's culinary capital. Daniel's education as a cook began with his grandmother and the Poulet Grand-mere she lovingly prepared for her guests. It continued with great chefs that shaped his unique interpretation of home cooking. Recipes such as Skate with Brown Butter and Capers, Hanger Steak with Shallots, and splendid Pommes Frites reveal the influences of his French roots. But tradition also includes respect for seasonal ingredients. In the next section, La Saison, Daniel accompanies us through the market. We select peas and sugar snaps that are ready to tumble into the pot for the Chilled Spring Pea Soup. Fresh corn becomes the surprise ingredient in Lobster with Sweet Corn Polenta. Complete the celebration of the seasons with Ruby Grapefruit with Pomegranate Sabayon or a milk chocolate-cherry tart like no other. In the third section, Le Voyage, "Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook" takes us on an exploration of many of the world's cuisines with dishes as varied as Italian-style Veal Gremolata, Spanish Gazpacho with Anchovy Toast, or a fast and easy Asian salad of crab, cucumber, and mango. Imagine yourself under the warm Middle Eastern sun as you taste Daniel's Coffee-Cardamom Pots de Creme. In the last section, Le Potager, Daniel offers an extraordinary selection of vegetarian dishes, from easy starters like Heirloom Tomato and Goat Cheese Salad to main courses such as Lemon-Lime Risotto with Asparagus or bone-warming Root Vegetable Cassoulet, and, of course, sublime desserts to cap any meal. "Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook" opens wide the door of his kitchen and invites you in with 150 recipes that will unfailingly stimulate your passion for flavor while offering a healthy, easy, and modern approach to good eating. He also provides a collection of basic recipes that are used at Cafe Boulud; a glossary of terms, techniques, and ingredients; and a short batterie de cuisine, a guide to pots, pans, and a few gadgets. He even provides a list of trusted suppliers so you can find the same ingredients he uses at Cafe Boulud. Thirty-two pages of color photographs of finished dishes prepared personally by Daniel will allow you to see, and almost smell and taste, what you are cooking. Watch as this book becomes the extension of your own hands. Whether making a salad for one or a dinner for eight, let "Daniel Boulud's Cafe Boulud Cookbook" be your reliable guide to great food.
The Science of Good Cooking : Master 50 Simple Concepts to Enjoy a Lifetime of Success in the Kitchen - Thryft
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Cook's Illustrated | Cook's Illustrated

The Science of Good Cooking : Master 50 Simple Concepts to Enjoy a Lifetime of Success in the Kitchen

$5.44

Goodreads rating: 4.44

$5.44

In this radical new approach to home cooking, we use science to explain what goes on in the kitchen. Unlike other food science books, we make a direct and practical connection between the science and the cooking. We divide the book into 50 core principles, support them through detailed yet friendly explanations, bring them alive with color illustrations and inventive experiments, and reinforce them through recipes that put the principle to work. At Cook's Illustrated, we've been asking why in the kitchen for over 20 years and often find our answers in science. We believe good science makes great food and that understanding basic science will make you a great cook.
Cooking Light Vegetarian Cookbook
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Cooking Light, Susan M. McIntosh  | Oxmoor House

Cooking Light Vegetarian Cookbook

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Goodreads rating: 3.0

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This book could be your guide to transforming everyday vegetables into enchanting meals. If you're looking to lighten up your diet without sacrificing taste or variety, Susan McIntosh's recipes will inspire you to create vibrant, delicious dishes. Whether you're a seasoned vegetarian or a curious omnivore, this cookbook offers a refreshing take on healthy eating.
Delia's How To Cook: Book Two - Thryft
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Delia Smith | Bbc Physical Audio

Delia's How To Cook: Book Two

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Goodreads rating: 4.17

$3.49

Delias How to Book Two continues Delia's simple-to-follow teaching course for people of all ages and abilities. With her unique powers of communication, Delia removes the fear and mystique from cooking both the simplest and the more advanced dishes. For those who have mastered the techniques and for those who are already accomplished cooks, How to Book Two contains 120 new recipes, from Roast Lamb in a Shrewsbury Sauce to Fresh Pecan and Almond Crumble. The book and television series feature the following ten The Store Cupboard; Fish; Meat; Poultry; Vegetables; Salads; Dairy Produce; Fruit; Cheese; and Chocolate. How to Cook is a complete guide to cookery for the 21st century. Delia shares not only her vast experience but also her extensive knowledge of English cooks, such as Eliza Acton. This tradition is combined with the latest advances and innovations in cooking during the last 20 years.
Impress for Less! - Thryft
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Hope Fox, Beth D'Addono  | Harvest

Impress for Less!

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Goodreads rating: 4.0

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How would you like to serve up five-star restaurant food at your next dinner party? QVC personality Hope Fox makes it possible with this one-of-a-kind cookbook, which shares amazing recipes from 100 top restaurants across the country—ten each from ten top food cities. Best of all, Fox has streamlined and simplified all of the recipes so you can easily prepare them in your own kitchen, using basic equipment and supermarket ingredients. The book is brimming with impressively delicious starters and main courses—Braised Duck Legs with Asian Spices from Jean Georges in New York, Seared Scallops with Tomato Beurre Blanc from Restaurant Michael Mina in San Francisco, and Chicory Coffee Lacquered Game Hens from Commander's Palace in New Orleans, to name just three. With dishes like these, plus 97 more from restaurants like Spaggia in Chicago, Jöel in Atlanta, and Lucques in Los Angeles, it’ll be a cinch to impress your dinner party guests—for less!
A Cook's Tour - Thryft
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Anthony Bourdain | Bloomsbury Publishing

A Cook's Tour

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Goodreads rating: 4.08

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Anthony Bourdain, life-long line cook and bestselling author of "Kitchen Confidential", sets off to eat his way around the world. But being Anthony Bourdain, this was never going to be a conventional culinary tour. Bourdain heads out to Saigon where he eats the still-beating heart of a live cobra, and travels deep into landmined Khmer Rouge territory to find the rumoured Wild West of Cambodia (Pailin). Other stops include dining with gangsters in Russia, a medieval pig slaughter and feast in northern Portugal, the Basque All Male Gastronomique Society in Saint Sebastian, rural Mexico with his Mexican sous-chef, a pilgrimage to the French Laundry in the Napa Valley and a return to his roots in the tiny fishing village of La Teste, where he first ate an oyster as a child. Written with the inimitable machismo and humour that has made Tony Bourdain such a sensation, "A Cook's Tour" is an adventure story sure to give you indigestion.
The Naked Chef - Thryft
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Jamie Oliver | Penguin Books Ltd

The Naked Chef

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Goodreads rating: 4.03

$4.30

Avoiding culinary jargon and complicated, time-consuming processes, Jamie Oliver has created a repertoire of simple, feisty recipes which combine bold flavours with fresh ingredients.
China Modern : 100 Cutting-edge, Fusian-style Recipes for the 21st Century - Thryft
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Ching-He Huang | Kyle Books

China Modern : 100 Cutting-edge, Fusian-style Recipes for the 21st Century

$3.06

Goodreads rating: 3.71

$3.06

Modern Chinese food has come a long way from the traditional favourites that we order by rote from our local takeaway. China?s culinary traditions are continually evolving to create a new and exciting cuisine that can best be described as fusion. In China
1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die : A Food Lover's Life List - Thryft
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Mimi Sheraton | Workman Publishing Company

1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die : A Food Lover's Life List

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Goodreads rating: 3.77

$24.45 $1.00 96% off

The ultimate gift for the food lover. In the same way that 1,000 Places to See Before You Die reinvented the travel book, 1,000 Foods to Eat Before You Die is a joyous, informative, dazzling, mouthwatering life list of the world’s best food. The long-awaited new book in the phenomenal 1,000 . . . Before You Die series, it’s the marriage of an irresistible subject with the perfect writer, Mimi Sheraton―award-winning cookbook author, grande dame of food journalism, and former restaurant critic for The New York Times .1,000 Foods fully delivers on the promise of its title, selecting from the best cuisines around the world (French, Italian, Chinese, of course, but also Senegalese, Lebanese, Mongolian, Peruvian, and many more)―the tastes, ingredients, dishes, and restaurants that every reader should experience and dream about, whether it’s dinner at Chicago’s Alinea or the perfect empanada. In more than 1,000 pages and over 550 full-color photographs, it celebrates haute and snack, comforting and exotic, hyper-local and the universally a Tuscan plate of Fritto Misto. Saffron Buns for breakfast in downtown Stockholm. Bird’s Nest Soup. A frozen Milky Way. Black truffles from Le Périgord.Mimi Sheraton is highly opinionated, and has a gift for supporting her recommendations with smart, sensuous descriptions―you can almost taste what she’s tasted. You’ll want to eat your way through the book (after searching first for what you have already tried, and comparing notes). Then, following the romance, the where to taste the dish or find the ingredient, and where to go for the best recipes, websites included.
Nigella Express - Thryft
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Nigella Lawson | Chatto & Windus

Nigella Express

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Goodreads rating: 3.95

$17.25

Her bestselling book (with all the recipes from the tv series), available for the first time in paperback.The Domestic Goddess is back and this time it's instant - here are fabulous fast foods, ingenious short cuts, terrific time-saving ideas, effortless entertaining and simple scrumptious meals.
How to be A Domestic Goddess - Thryft
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Nigella Lawson | Hachette Books

How to be A Domestic Goddess

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Goodreads rating: 3.92

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Nigella Lawson's How to Be a Domestic Goddess is about not only baking, but the enjoyment of being in the kitchen, taking sensuous pleasure in the entire process, and relishing the outcome. Nigella's deliciously reassuring and mouthwatering cookbook demonstrates that it's not terribly difficult to bake a batch of muffins or a layer cake, but the appreciation and satisfaction they bring are disproportionately high. At last, a book that understands our anxieties, feeds our fantasies, and puts cakes, pies, pastries, breads, and biscuits back into our own kitchens.
Nigella Bites : From Family Meals to Elegant Dinners--Easy, Delectable Recipes for Any Occasion - Thryft
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Nigella Lawson | Hachette Books

Nigella Bites : From Family Meals to Elegant Dinners--Easy, Delectable Recipes for Any Occasion

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Goodreads rating: 4.02

$18.92

With her charming style, delicious recipes, bestselling cookbooks, and popular cooking show, Nigella Lawson has become a household name--symbolizing all that is sumptuous and pleasurable about food. In Nigella Bites, Nigella shares her favorite recipes that are easy to make after a busy day at the office, perfect to linger over during a lazy weekend, or fun to make with kids on a rainy afternoon. All the recipes are delectable to read, dreamy to look at, and, of course, delicious to eat. Whether cooking Pasta E Fagioli or baking Orange Breakfast Muffins, Nigella knows just how to achieve maximum flavor with minimum effort.
Gourmet Meals in Crappy Little Kitchens - Thryft
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Jennifer Schaerti | Hci

Gourmet Meals in Crappy Little Kitchens

$1.95

Goodreads rating: 3.06

$1.95

If you think gourmet meals in crappy little kitchens is an oxymoron, think again! In her debut cookbook, Jennifer Schaertl tackles the myths about gourmet cooking (you don't need expensive cutlery and a gazillion ingredients!) and shows you how to make delectable meals despite the lack of counter space. Everything from appetizers and salads to soups and one-pot wonders to side dishes and entrees, and of course, dessert is included along with Jennifer's tried-and-true advice for working with limited space, appliances, cookware, and ingredients all on a limited budget. More than 130 Crappy Little Kitchen (CLK) recipes await you inside, Whether you have an apartment-size galley kitchen, dorm room, or oversized, but completely outdated kitchen, Gourmet Meals in Crappy Little Kitchens takes the stuffy out of gourmet and shows you how to love the kitchen you are in.
Good Housekeeping Easy To Make! Healthy Meals in Minutes : Over 100 Triple-Tested Recipes - Thryft
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Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchens | Anova

Good Housekeeping Easy To Make! Healthy Meals in Minutes : Over 100 Triple-Tested Recipes

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Goodreads rating: 3.0

$1.73

Betty Crocker Comfort Food : 100 Recipes for the Way You Really Cook - Thryft
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Laura Brown | John Wiley & Sons Inc

Betty Crocker Comfort Food : 100 Recipes for the Way You Really Cook

$3.26

Goodreads rating: 4.44

$3.26

A tempting assortment of family favorites and comfort foods features one hundred recipes for such treats as pot pie, cobbler, macaroni and cheese, garlic mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, fruit smoothies, and many more, along with a special chapter on Breakfast Anytime.
Very Simple Food - Thryft
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Jill Dupleix | Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Very Simple Food

$2.65

Goodreads rating: 3.94

$2.65

Her enthusiasm for using smart tricks to transform everyday food shone in Simple Food . Now Jill Dupleix, one of the world's most exciting food writers, has created a new collection of recipes that are even simpler. Reflecting the way we live, shop, and eat today, these scrumptious dishes can be prepared with a minimum of time and fuss. This book provides over 100 innovative ideas for lunches, dinners, special occasions, and desserts. Try Thai Corn Cakes, Jump-in-the-Pan Chicken, or Pineapple Sushi to impress friends and family, and add a sumptuous sweet like Chocolate Pear for dessert. Enticing photographs by the author illustrate each recipe. Jill Dupleix's Very Simple Food is perfect for those who have a passion for good food but very little time to cook.
400 Sauces, Dips, Dressings, Salsas, Jams, Jellies & Pickles : How to add something special to every dish for every occasion, from classic cooking sauces to fun party dips; Featuring over 400 step-by-step recipes shown in more than 1500 stunning photograp - Thryft
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Christine France, Catherine Atkinson, Maggie Mayhew  | Southwater

400 Sauces, Dips, Dressings, Salsas, Jams, Jellies & Pickles : How to add something special to every dish for every occasion, from classic cooking sauces to fun party dips; Featuring over 400 step-by-step recipes shown in more than 1500 stunning photograp

$10.05

Goodreads rating: 4.0

$10.05

Transform the everyday into a feast with all kinds of tempting sauces and tasty accompaniments.
Steven Raichlen's Big Flavor Cookbook : 450 Irresistable and Healthy Recipes from Around the World - Thryft
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Greg Schneide, Steven Raichlen, Ken Winokur  | Black Dog & Leventhal

Steven Raichlen's Big Flavor Cookbook : 450 Irresistable and Healthy Recipes from Around the World

$2.00

Goodreads rating: 4.24

$2.00

Steven Raichlen has zoomed to renown as the master behind the bestsellers How to Grill and the Barbecue Bible, and over the years he has created hundreds of mouthwatering recipes using healthy, low-fat ingredients and cooking techniques to unleash vibrant and flavorful dishes. From tapas and Mexican specialities to pasta and grain dishes, to hearty soups and stews and inspired vegetables, this big, beautiful volume is a treasury of good-eating. The 85 color photographs offer guidance and temptation, and helpful hints from Raichlen pepper the text throughout.

Savour the World of Culinary Arts

Here at Thryft, our Food & Drink section offers a chance for you to explore new recipes, or the rich histories of your favourite dishes. Whether it’s perfecting a particular cuisine, or understanding the intricacies of a vintage wine, our collection can open the door to culinary adventures. Here, no matter if you’re a novice or an enthusiast, you can find something to inspire you in your kitchen.