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Picnics Deck: 50 Inspired Recipes and Tips for Alfresco Dining

Robin Vitetta-Miller

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What better way to enjoy the great outdoors than to pack a picnic full of fresh and tasty treats to share with good friends?

The Picnics Deck by Food Network star Robin Miller provides everything you need for putting together gourmet spreads that are not only easy to prepare and transport but also bursting with delicious flavors. Featuring recipes for scrumptious salads, sandwiches, dips, desserts, and more, this deck also includes a section of indispensable tips for planning your next picnic in the park, at the beach, or anywhere. Alfresco dining has never been this delectable, elegant, and enjoyable!

Summertime Food

Miriam Ungerer

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Mediterranean Seafood: A Comprehensive Guide With Recipes

Alan Davidson

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Wonderful cookbook and reference 5 out of 5 stars.
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All the commonly-eaten fish and shellfish of the Mediterranean are covered in this wonderful reference and cookbook. As in his Atlantic Seafood, each animal's entry includes an old engraving (better than a photo for identification -- except for color), its scientific and common names in various languages, a description of the animals habit's and culinary qualities, and a reference to recipes.

Recipes are organized by country, and are well chosen and edited. The only criticism I might offer is that it is hard to find recipes by type. That is, it's very easy to find recipes for mackerel or recipes from Italy, but it's hard to find all the baked-fish recipes suitable for a dark-fleshed fish.

A great book like this should never be out of print! It's one of my favorite gifts for friends in Greece and Italy....

Editorial Review:

Mediterranean Seafood 3rd Edition by Alan Davidson

Mediterranean seafood is a topic as vast as the riches of that fabled sea itself. Written by distinguished food historian Alan Davidson (author of The Oxford Companion to Food), MEDITERRANEAN SEAFOOD is a seminal work of culinary scholarship. The new edition catalogs edible marine life and provides identifications in a dozen languages and over 100 line drawings. Davidson puts knowledge into practice with 240 skillfully presented recipes, culled from cuisines throughout the region. Davidson’s work possesses the quixotic charm of the true enthusiast; his practical discussions are enlivened by touches of witty erudition that will delight those new to the subject, as well as readers steeped in the biology and culinary traditions of the Mediterranean.

Today's Herbal Kitchen: How to Cook & Design With Herbs Through the Seasons

Mary Gunderson

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Grow your own herbs! This book is a must have! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I've been growing my own herbs for a couple of years now, but didn't own a good cookbook on how to use them. "Today's Herbal Kitchen" solved my dilemma. The recipes are categorized by season so I always have the correct herbs to use along with appropriate dishes to serve. I highly recommend it.

Herbal Kitchen 4 out of 5 stars.
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The book arrived in good time, and it was in excellent condition.
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Editorial Review:

Through the years, herbs have sustained their place in the ever-changing American kitchen. And now more than ever, health-conscious cooks delight in flavoring foods with herbs to replace added fat and sodium.

This book enlightens today's cook, explaining herb history, offering craft ideas, and sharing recipes through a seasonal approach.

Beef for All Seasons: A Year of Beef Recipes

Frederick J. Simon, John Harrisson

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In the follow-up to his very successful The Steaklover's Companion, Omaha Steaks' Frederick Simon teams with coauthor John Harrisson to offer eighty mouthwatering recipes for America's favorite meat: beef.

Beef for All Seasons is designed to make the most of beef in all its forms, all year long. As beef consumption continues to rise in the United States, chefs and home cooks alike seek new ways to coax the most flavor out of today's leaner cuts. Here they will be pleased to discover tempting, innovative recipes for beef tenderloin, tournedos, ground beef, short ribs, brisket, pot roast, sirloin steaks, and much more.

With twenty recipes for each season, and wine suggestions to accompany each meal, the possibilities are practically endless. In addition to time-honored favorites like Mom's Meatloaf and ClassicPot au Feu, Beef for All Seasons offers contemporary dishes from around the world, including Thai Beef Soup with Coconut, Lemongrass, and Noodles; Cuban Ropa Vieja with Fried Plantains and Rice; and Beef and Guinness Pie with Mushrooms and Chestnuts. Adventurous home cooks can travel the food globe with ingredients from their local supermarkets, using techniques that are never too difficult for the average home cook to master. Each chapter also contains recipes for such special occasions as a Fourth of July backyard barbecue and breakfast in bed on Mother's Day.

With thirty full-color photographs by James Beard Award winner Tim Turner and a foreword by celebrated chef and cookbook author Mark Miller, Beef for All Seasons is sure to be a hit, and a welcome resource for those of us looking for new ways to enjoy an old favorite.

Great Lakes Cookery: Heritage Stories and Recipes for the Four Seasons (Cooking at Its Best from Avery Color Studios)

Bea Smith

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Let the Big Dawg Eat: A Collection of Bulldog Tailgating Recipes

Loran Smith

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A must for Dawg Fans! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Just reading this book will make your mouth drool like Uga's on a hot Saturday. Not only is it full of great tailgating recipes and stories, the recipes are all contributed by legendary Dawgs - players, coaches, fans and supporters. There's nothing better than tailgating in Athens before a big game - eating good food, drinking your favorite drink and talking about the Dawgs! This book is a "must have" for every Dawg fan.

A must for Dawg Fans! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Just reading this book will make your mouth drool like Uga's on a hot Saturday. Not only is it full of great tailgating recipes and stories, the recipes are all contributed by legendary Dawgs - players, coaches, fans and supporters. There's nothing better than tailgating in Athens before a big game - eating good food, drinking your favorite drink and talking about the Dawgs! This book is a "must have" for every Dawg fan.

Editorial Review:

Tailgating is a time-honored tradition at the University of Georgia. Now the executive secretary of the Georgia Bulldog Club and his wife have compiles dozens of doggone-good recipes for all UGA fans to enjoy.

Summer in New York

Battman

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Papaya Wrapped Prawns with Endive Herb Salad, Sorrel Puree, and Fresh Sea Urchin; Kiwi and Sauvignon Blanc Soup; Soft Shell Crab with Garlic Chives, Kimchee, and Watermelon; Brazilian Crab Cakes; or Cobb Hot Dog? Give the best chefs in New York unrestricted freedom to celebrate the bounty of summer and the result isSummer in New York. Over 85 chefs from over 85 of the best restaurants present their creations in page after page of this beautifully photographed recipe book. From artichokes to zucchini, summer cooking is glorious to our eyes and our taste buds. Photographs by renowned photographer Alan "Battman" Batt, Summer in New York captures and documents the imagination and creativity of the best of the culinary world. The recipes are included, but be forewarned that many of these elegant dishes were created specifically for this book and no restrictions were placed on the chefs. Some of these are very complicated, others are quite simple. They are all delicious to the eye and are well worth trying because they are also delicious to taste.

Memories From Home: Cooking with Family & Friends

Linda Weiss

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The recipes in this book are from my mother, grandmothers, family and friends as well as those used in my cooking classes and television programs. In this cookbook, I am also printing the recipes (kept secret until now) that I have used in my personal chef and baking business.

The book title, Memories From Home is the result of something my dad said to me when an article that I had written about my grandmother appeared on an entire page in my hometown paper. He said, “you sure brought back a lot of good memories for me.” And, I knew that was it, it had to be Memories From Home! Thanks Daddy! I love you.

Since I have been writing for some years now I've included stories about my childhood and stories of growing up in the place that I love the most, the south! There is no place like it on earth. And, if you were lucky enough to be born here, or live here now, you will understand what I mean! It is a world of gracious living, and wonderful kind people.

Enjoy, my friends.

Holiday Parties for Children: A Complete Planning Guide

Anita M. Smith

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Holiday parties are a treat for both children and adults, but putting together a holiday-themed party may seem daunting. These plans for celebrating 16 different holidays can turn any parent into a well-prepared party-planner. Holidays covered are New Years Eve, Chinese New Year, Valentines Day, Mardi Gras, St. Patricks Day, Easter, Childrens Book Day, May Day, Cinco de Mayo, Fourth of July, Grandparents Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. Each party description includes suggestions and directions for themed invitations, crafts, snacks, and decorations. Also included are ideas for games, songs and other activities. Each holiday has plenty of suggestions so that the party-planner can choose the best combination. Suggestions also are given for customizing a party for a school, church, or family event attracting children of all ages (including grown-ups!). This helpful guide also provides clear and proven ideas for making any party safe, successful, and fun, and includes ideas for other special days, instructions for any-occasion games, and directions for making a piata, a welcome addition to nearly any party.