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The Totally Tomato Cookbook (Totally Cookbooks)

Helene Siegel

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

A tomato delicacy... of a book! 4 out of 5 stars.
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I had a student working on a report (actually it was his mother doing the inquiring, he was contemplating "other things") VEGETABLES.
The last part of the project that was being worked-on was for a recipe. His topic was carrots. I hate to tell you what transpired during the
recipe search, but he did not like carrot cake. The mother insisted that he did not need make it. He did not care whether he had to make
it or not, he sure did not want her to include that recipe!
I wound-up ordering the attached list of books. They came into the library a week ago. What a great little series. Do take the time to
peruse Amazon. They are a real "repast!"

Good for too many tomatoes 3 out of 5 stars.
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Looking at the recipes there doesn't seem to be anything much new in here.

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Perfect for people who can't seem to get enough of a favorite food.

Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables : A Commonsense Guide

Elizabeth Schneider

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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"Its' a truly invaluable trove of culinary historical, and botanical knowledge," wrote Gourmet's book reviewer in 1997, lamenting that Uncommon Fruits and Vegetables was out of print. Now the classic has returned in its original hard cover.Uncommon Fruits and Vegetables was published in 1986 to a fanfare of outstanding reviews: "If there were Emmys or Oscars for cookbooks, Elizabeth Schneider would surely receive one" Boston Globe; "the book has already become a must-have" Bon Appetite; "the timeliest and most truly helpful book of the year," proclaimed Time magazine.

More timely than ever, the visionary volume includes produce now available nationwide -- arugula, mango, kiwi, snow peas, and Swiss chard, as well as less familiar passion fruit, carambola, tamarillo, and chanterelles. Backdrops rich in culinary, botanical, and historical information set the stage for nearly 100 of these produce items. Detailed methods of selection, storage, and preparation lead to more than 400 easy-to-follow recipes designed to bring out the best in each fruit and vegetable.

The Stenciled Strawberry Cookbook: Patterns for Fine Dining

NY The Junior League of Albany

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A hard to find gem 5 out of 5 stars.
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The Stenciled Strawberry, by the Junior League of Albany, is a true gem of a cookbook. I have owned this cookbook for over 10 years and I consult it before planning dinner, a party or my Christmas baking. The recipes are not confined to just one specialty, but a collection of recipes handed down thru generations, from local restaurants and even some of locals that have gone on to become household names. Now, what truly makes this cookbook a find is that every recipe contains not only simple instructions but indications of how many people each recipe will serve, how much preparation is involved and whether the recipe can be made ahead of time to be served later. This cookbook should be considered a primer for the kitchen!

Stone Fruit: Cherries, Nectarines, Apricots, Plums, Peaches (Northwest Homegrown Cookbook Series)

Cynthia Nims

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Celebrated chef and food writer Cynthia Nims returns with more delicious recipes geared to the special bounty of the Northwest in the NORTHWEST HOMEGROWN COOKBOOK SERIES. Experience the fresh sweetness of stone fruit--those delicious fruits with a stone or pit in the center. This beautiful and elegant cookbook tells all the secrets to cooking with stone fruit: cherries, nectarines, apricots, plums, and peaches. From the tree to the table, STONE FRUIT serves up recipes both savory and sweet, from a delectable Dutch Baby with Gingered Apricots to a delightful Chilled Nectarine Soup. Try a tender Chicken Saute with Plums or a Cherry-Roasted Leg of Lamb with Spicy Cherry Salsa, and then top it off with a tempting Grilled Peach Melba with Peach Ice Cream. Along with these luscious recipes, learn about the Northwest growing regions for these delicious treats, how to buy and store stone fruit, and how to keep enjoying these tasty recipes when summer's fresh fruit is gone. Complete with a stone fruit calendar and fun excursion ideas, STONE FRUIT will make your mouth water. Well known among "foodies" of the western United States, CYNTHIA NIMS has written and edited numerous cookbooks. Former food editor for Simply Seafood magazine and Spa magazine, Cynthia is now the food editor for Seattle magazine. Look for Cynthia's cookbook titled CRAB (pg 51), the first book in the NORTHWEST HOMEGROWN COOKBOOK SERIES.

Look & Cook: Fruit Desserts

Anne Willan

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Even fledgling dessert chefs can dazzle their guests with these easy-to-follow recipes for cold lemon souffle+a7, phyllo apricot turnovers, tarts, tortes, strudels, and a host of other delicacies. 40,000 first printing.

The Best 50 Banana Recipes (Best 50)

David Woods

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OK, but overpriced 2 out of 5 stars.
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I bought a number of cookbooks from this series at one time, and while they are a nice resource, I think they are overpriced. Possibly I'm spoiled, but I like my cookbooks to have pictures of each recipe. For 50 recipes with neither pictures nor nutritional information, IMHO, $1.50 would be a better price than $5.95. I expected more for my money.

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Bananas are an almost perfect food. A large, ripe banana contains only 100 calories; is very low in sodium, high in potassium and fibre, and a good source of Vitamins A, B6 and folic acid; is often the first solid food offered to infants; and is one of the last solid foods managed by the aged. Bananas are easy to digest and great for hypoallergenic diets. In short - an almost perfect food! Here are 50 great banana recipes including breakfast, shakes, sandwiches, main dishes, and desserts.

The Pumpkin Cookbook

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Okay, but nothing special... 3 out of 5 stars.
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I am a fan of all things pumpkin. I love pumpkin cake, pumpkin pie, pumpkin lattes you name it, if has pumpkin in it, I like it. I purchased this book hoping for some great pumpkin recipes, and I admit I was rather disappointed. For one thing it is rather small: it has 58 pages and is quite narrow. Also, many of the recipes seem to call for whole fresh pumpkin which you cannot get out of season at least where I live. The recipes which call for pumpkin puree are only obvious recipes: pumpkin bread and pie.

Good, but nothing particularly special. Some nice pictures. Okay if you've never read anything about pumpkin and have access to fresh pumpkin.

Cherry Home Companion: A Cherry Cookbook

Patty Lanoue Stearns

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Cherry Home Companion 5 out of 5 stars.
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I can't imagine a world without cherries or this great book about how to bring them to your table with style. All of the recipes in the Cherry Home Companion are uncomplicated and yield magnificent results. One of the recipes is an absolute necessity for a memorable brunch: (Chef) Rich Travis' Cherry Mascarpone French Toast hot from the oven with dollops of whipped cream brings raves every time. You'll think you died and went to heaven. (You may even need a private moment, if you know what I mean!) - If you haven't already guessed, I highly recommend this book!

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A cherry cookbook featuring cherry recipes from the finest restaurants and chefs in Michigan. Stearns brings over 130 tested recipes to your kitchen ranging from a "Simple Cherry Smoothie" to "Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding with Cherries". This book is the definitive guide to cooking with cherries.

Key Lime Desserts (Famous Florida)

Joyce LaFray

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Great book, but her Key Lime Cookin' is just as good !! 5 out of 5 stars.
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good recipes, especially the Key Lime bars. She is for certain, the expert on the subject of Key Lime.

Great Florida Desserts 5 out of 5 stars.
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On a visit to friends at The Viilages, I was served Key Lime pie..best I'd ever had!! My friend told me about KEY LIME DESSERTS by Joyce LaFray. I got on Amazon and recieved my order very promptly. I thank you for the quick turn-around. All the desserts are winners!!

The Fruit and Vegetable Stand: The Complete Guide to the Selection, Preparation and Nutrition of Fresh Produce (revised edition)

Barry Ballister

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Extolling the pleasures and virtues of nature's panoply of fruits and vegetables-from asparagus and apples to yams and zucchini and virtually everything in between-Barry Ballister, premier greengrocer, presents one of the most complete guides to the bounty of nature. Looking for glowing skin? Try mangoes, luscious and rich in beta carotene. Calcium-rich and cruciferous broccoli will strengthen your bones and maybe even help fight cancer. Each entry contains a chart with the nutritional "skinny" -calories, protein and carbohydrate content, vitamin and mineral content, and more.

This classic primer on vegetables and fruits is now updated to include the latest on organic produce; how to find summer fruit year-round; how best to shop in your local supermarket; ripening fruit at home, and more. Covering the cornucopia from apples to zucchini, Ballister provides descriptions, fascinating anecdotes for 175 varieties of fresh produce, including 20 varieties of lettuce and greens and 13 of tomatoes as well as herbs, wild mushrooms, tropical fruits-nearly every variety of produce under the sun. In addition, there are more than 300 fruit, vegetable, and juice recipes for every occasion from main course to dessert-truly the most complete and entertaining book on the subject.