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Black Forest Cuisine

Walter Staib, Jennifer Linder

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If the only thing that comes to mind when you think of Black Forest cuisine is the infamous cream-slathered, cherry-studded Black Forest Cake, then Chef Walter Staib has a thing or two to show you! Nestled in Southwestern Germany, the region surrounding the Black Forest, or Schwarzwald, is known throughout Europe and beyond for its rich and internationally influenced cuisine, making it a top destination for gourmands from around the world. In Black Forest Cuisine, renowned chef and cookbook author Walter Staib takes home chefs on a mouth-watering tour of the culinary treasures found in his homeland. Each chapter introduces dishes as they are served in a variety of Black Forest environs-from the comfort food of a Home Kitchen to the more portable meals of the Café, from the complicated banquets of a Gasthaus to the grand menus featured in fashionable Hotels. In this compendium of local yet worldly cuisine, Chef Staib shows that the cuisine of the Black Forest inspires much more than just a cake. Recipes include: Hungarian Goulasch Spätzle & Potato Stew Bienenstich Sauerbraten More than just a cookbook, Black Forest Cuisine is a photographic and culinary exploration of the famous region, lovingly presented by one of its own sons. Fully illustrated with 4-color photographs of the enchanting Black Forest and its mouth-watering food, this cookbook will transport readers to the warm and magical land that many Europeans already know and love.

Sicilian Feasts

Giovanna Bellia La Marca

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SICILIAN FEASTS was born out of the author's love for her native Sicily. She shares the history, customs, and folklore, as well as the flavorful and varied cuisine of her beautiful Mediterranean island in recipes, stories, and anecdotes.

SICILIAN FEASTS offers more than 160 recipes, along with menus for holidays, notes on ingredients, list of suppliers, an introduction to the Sicilian language, and a glossary of food terms in Sicilian, Italian, and English. Illustrations demonstrate special techniques.

Giovanna Bellia La Marca uses simple methods and readily available ingredients to teach the straightforward and delectable everyday cooking of Sicily, thus allowing even novices to create feasts in their kitchens. She features examples of elaborate dishes created by the monzu', a class of eighteenth- and nineteenth-century professional cooks. These dishes are now effortlessly recreated with modern appliances. The astonishing 'Mpanata, a lamb pie from Ragusa, is sure to please one's most exacting guests. La Marca also introduces her readers to the practice of transforming almond paste into beautiful and realistic marzipan fruits, a traditional Sicilian art form.

New West Cuisine

Chase Reynolds Ewald, Amy Jo Sheppard

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New West Cuisine offers a tantalizing taste of the West. Introducing 15 great kitchens in the northern Rockies, from upscale mountain resort destination restaurants to scenery-rich ranches to mom-and-pop roadside attractions, New West Cuisine offers a variety of seasonal menus from the region's most sought-after eateries. The settings and styles differ, but all share a passion for delicious handmade food, seasonal and local ingredients, and the rich Rocky Mountain tradition of warmth and hospitality. Featuring 100 recipes as well as helpful sidebars, New West Cuisine also contains stunning scenic photography of the Mountain West.
Recipes Include:
Smoked Salmon Salad with Heart Beets and Horseradish Cream
Charred Heirloom Tomatoes
Herb-Encrusted Elk Rack with Wild Berry Sauce
Grilled Chicken with White Barbecue Sauce
Rainbow Trout Tacos with Corn Relish and Avocado Sauce
Huckleberry and Apple Crisp
Orange Poppyseed Buttercream Cake
Chocolate Chip Tartlet
Author Bio: Chase Reynolds Ewald holds degrees from Yale and the Graduate School of Journalism at U.C. Berkeley. She currently serves as Senior Editor for Western Art & Architecture magazine. Chase is the author of five additional books, including Arts & Crafts Style and Spirit; Cowboy Style; and, with Amy Jo Sheppard, Sweet Treats from the Wild West. She lives in Tiburon, California.
Combining her passion for cooking with her outdoor interests, Amy Jo Sheppard has served as a chef at a guest ranch in Wyoming, a remote lodge in Denali National Park, and aboard an excursion boat in Prince Williams Sound. She lives in Helena, Montana.

Iron Chef: The Official Book

Fuji Television

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Total reviews: 53 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Top entertainment, ok book 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

Iron Chef is the most ingenious TV show ever created, well, the REAL original IC show, at any rate.

The over-the top cheesy quality, the bad-English dubbing, the dumb air-head actresses(who sometimes come up with surprising smart comments); the exotic ingredients, and of course--the challenges. The stuff that no normal person would ever cook, or dream of touching on his dinner plate.
The combination of sports arena quality and the sideshow of Prices Right, equals=valuable hours of your life spent on watching TV!

the book is very in depth, though not quite a "cook" book, the only true thing it lacks it the statistical point. Who won the battles, etc.

I am very disappointed in Food Network for not continuing to buy more Iron Chef shows and or continuing to show the reruns; and not to make them into DVDs....instead they're being despots and forcing us to watch that horrible horrible horrible mutant child that came out of that so called "chef".
Yet again, an original anime/comedy/whatever show is ruined...just like how they mangled Godzilla. the "Other Thing" show lacks the corny flavor, the second commentator (Fuki-San was awesome), the REAL chairman, a REAL Chef, REAL ingredients; Fun challengers, (ok, Ming Tsai was funny, but that's it);my respect for Ming grew after watching that only good episode...he was funny, relaxed, self-assured and he kicked Flay's butt!!
awful musical score (sure the soundtrack of the ONLY incarnation of IC was from.....movie, Backdraft), pathetic judges (they ALL annoy me, for some reason).

watching the "OTher Thing" gives me a stomach ache, a headache....and I keep rambling.

SCOUR THE EARTH for lost videos/tapes/bootlegs of the ONLY IRON CHEF. If you're a true fan, don't even bother watching "Other Thing".

"If my memory serves me correctly....this book will give me recollections of funny and good times."

+150 on the Wow meter for the show, 6+ for the book;
-100 on the Puke-O-Meter for "the Other Thing"

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Go behind the scenes in Kitchen Stadium. Meet Morimoto, Chen Kenichi, and all the IRON CHEFs. Learn the exclusive secrets to their signature creations. Sit down with Kaga and sample his ten favorite dishes of all time-with never-before-published recipes. And it doesn't stop there. Inside you'll find interviews with the tasters; insight from the show's creators and producers; loads of photos; plate-by-plate commentary on every IRON CHEF battle...and much more!

Santa's North Pole Cookbook: Classic Christmas Recipes from Saint Nicholas Himself

Jeff Guinn

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In this one-of-a-kind Christmas cookbook, Saint Nicholas himself invites readers to pull up their chairs to his dining table at the North Pole and enjoy a bounty of his most cherished holiday recipes. Featuring classic American holiday dishes as well as mouthwatering Christmas fare from all over the world-Santa's favorite finds from his extensive travels-Santa's North Pole Cookbook offers an abundance of holiday meals that are as delicious as they are rich in Christmas tradition.

With more than seventy classic Christmas recipes from German Christmas Goose with Cabbage and Potato Dumplings and Santa's Favorite Rosemary Turkey to Christopsomo (the traditional Greek holiday bread that children decorate with dough designs before baking) and English Christmas Plum Pudding, Santa's North Pole Cookbook is a must-have for anyone who delights in preparing delectable, yet easy-to-make holiday food for their family. Santa also tells the fascinating lore of the celebration of the winter solstice and the festivities of Christmas, sharing with readers the wonderful stories about how and where he personally encountered these toothsome delicacies in his yuletide travels.

Full of appetizers, side dishes, main courses, beverages-and, of course, desserts!-Santa's North Pole Cookbook guides readers in creating special holiday meals for their loved ones at Christmastime.

Mission: Cook!: My Life, My Recipes, and Making the Impossible Easy

Robert Irvine, Brian O'reilly, G.p. Tellevision Food Network

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True Lies: The Cookbook 3 out of 5 stars.
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Robert Irvine impressed people with his Food Network "Dinner Impossible!", pulling off extravagant meals in extreme circumstances. Extreme cuisine indeed. He attracted people with his brawny,macho man persona, and his ability to perform with grace under fire. He combined the "you can do it" mentality of Survivor host Jeff Probst with the extreme cuisine of the Iron Chefs. In his "memoir", "Mission: Cook!" Irvine regales readers with stories of his so-called life as well as elaborate recipes that ARE NOT FOR THE WEAK!

"Mission: Cook!" has challenging recipes, like roast beef with Yorkshire Pudding (he is a Brit-that's a fact),roast duck with white bean ragout, truffle oil and Parmesan cheese, duck breast stuffed with apples and chestnuts (eating the chestnuts ARE NOT FOR THE WEAK!),and the quasi-Asian fusion of tea-smoked chicken with chilled sour Brussels Sprouts. This is cooking to impress people. It's catering for a banquet,not take-out for two. Irvine has plenty of culinary talent, and if he stuck to that in this book,he wouldn't be in the hot water he is now.

"Mission: Cook!" offers "anecdotes" about befriending Prince Charles in the Royal Navy, cooking a fancy meal for Laura Bush at the White House, and entertaining the royal family at Buckingham Palace. Unfortunately, these are all soap operas from Irvine's imagination. Somehow, Irvine's convincing writing got readers to think these actually happened.

Now that Irvine no longer works for Food Network (he's been canned like sardines),"Mission: Cook!" puts him in the same category as the imaginary teenager JT Leroy and the once-Oprah-adored James Frey. "Mission: Cook!" shatters all his talents into a thousand little pieces, for the heart is deceitful above all things.

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Robert Irvine has led a one–of–a–kind life. He joined the merchant marine as a teenager, and would go on to become a cook in the Royal Navy where he happened to befriend a man named Prince Charles. Since then, Chef Robert has gone on to cook for presidents, prime ministers, royalty and celebrities.

It's been a remarkable life and career, ranging from cooking on the beaches of Yemen for thousands of refugees to making a seven–course meal for First Lady Laura Bush and her friends on an aircraft carrier.

Trained by the best European chefs, Robert also shares his cooking philosophy, his best recipes and tips on how to add that special twist to any dish.

Exotic Tastes of Sri Lanka

Suharshini Seneviratne

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The breathtaking island of Sri Lanka lies in the Indian Ocean, separated from southeastern India by a mere 30-mile chain of shoals. This proximity to India has had an inevitable effect on Sri Lanka's cuisine, as did the successive Portuguese, Dutch, and British occupations. However, over the centuries the majority of these dishes have been modified to suit the local palate. Exotic Tastes of Sri Lanka highlights the gamut of flavors of this cuisine, which runs from hot and spicy to comforting and mild.

The chapters of Exotic Tastes of Sri Lanka are devoted to short eats (appetizers), salads, staples, vegetarian dishes, poultry, meat and egg recipes, seafood preparations, desserts, and sweetmeats (treats). An array of exotic ingredients that is key and integral to Sri Lankan cuisine enhances the dishes. For instance, gambooge, with its uniquely sour flavor, is often used in traditional seafood preparations like Fish Ambul Thiyal, while either grated coconut or coconut milk intensify most recipes, including Pumpkin Kalu Pol Curry. Local staples are delectable works of art, such as exquisite Stringhoppers, Hoppers, and Pittu.

Since the entrées revolve around the nation's favorite ingredient, rice, the loosely coined term "rice and curry" best describes Sri Lankan cuisine. Other staple ingredients include coconut (milk, oil, grated), as well as aromatic herbs and spices such as curry leaves, mint, coriander and fennel seeds, and cloves. Sri Lanka offers a particularly impressive repertoire of vegetarian and seafood preparations.

Sample menus, explanations of spice uses and availability, typical cooking techniques, and descriptions of traditional utensils complement the 157 recipes, all adapted for home cooks.

Culinaria Greece

Marianthi Milona

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This is all about Greece!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I am living in Greece and was given this book as a gift. This book will give you so many insights into Greek regions, foods, wines and life. It is broken down into food groups such as vegetables, cheeses, meats, and wines from each region. The photography is also amazing. After having lived here for two years, I can really understand why certain foods are from each region and how the cuisine has evolved. I have found the book very accurate and the recipes excellent. I have given this book to 3 others since receiving it one month ago.

Encyclopedia of Greek Cuisine! EXCELLENT!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I am a Greek-American and have been cooking since I was 5 years old. This book is the greatest, one volume, book on Greek Cuisine I have ever seen. Though I know a great deal about Hellenic Cuisine, even I learned a few things. The photography is FANTASTIC! The information is plenteous, accurate and very informative. Haven't tried any of the recipes, but they look good and authentic. The book covers Hellenic (Greek) Cuisine from region to region and is very thorough. It is also so beautiful, that it will make a great "coffee table book" as well. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book!

The Asian Grill: Great Recipes, Bold Flavors

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This combination of two popular food trends Asian and grilling by Corinne Trang, the "Julia Child of Asian cuisine" (Washington Post), makes it easy to turn an ordinary backyard barbecue into an authentic Asian grill. Here she guides readers through the foundations of classic Asian cooking and the exciting array of herbs and spices used, enabling anyone who understands the basics of grilling to discover original taste and texture combinations. Corinne reveals the secrets of the five flavor notes sweet, sour, salty, bitter, spicy and with simple techniques, she expands the griller's repertoire with a whole new range of marinades and flavor-rich dishes. The 80 recipes for condiments, flatbreads, veggies, fish, meats, sweets, and drinks are supplemented with prepping and grilling tips, ingredient sources and appropriate substitutions, and advice on stocking an Asian pantry. The lovely color photos and step-by-step instructions make discovering the yin-yang balance of texture, flavor, and color an easy and fun culinary adventure, with plenty of Asian flair.

The Food and Cooking of Poland: Traditions Ingredients Tastes Techniques Over 60 Classic Recipes (The Food and Cooking of)

Michalik Ewa

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A refreshing take on Polish cuisine 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book offers a spectacular introduction for the uninitiated, and a refreshing look at the classic dishes for those who are familiar with the cuisine of Poland. Author Ewa Michalik doesn't try to overwhelm with the sheer number of recipes. Quite the opposite--she selects some signature dishes and some lesser known ones, creatively updates most of them, and complements each one with page-sized photograph. With slightly more than 60 recipes, this book is perfect for the beginner who is curious about Polish cooking. At the same time, the quality of the recipes will appeal to the more experienced reader. Finally, the beautiful presentation makes The Food and Cooking of Poland as much a feast for the eyes as for the palate.

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From its rolling lowlands and meandering rivers to its lofty peaks and extensive lake region, Poland is a land where good food and warm hospitality is at the heart of everyday life.