Contains various dinner parties that feature a menu of delicious recipes that are centered around a specific food or ethnic theme, a Texas BBQ or a Tapas Time night featuring Spanish Ham and Chorizos. This title provides planning and presentation ideas that show how to make a gathering truly special, from table-setting tips to music suggestions. View More...
"An exciting new perspective on a cherished cuisine" (The San Francisco Chronicle), the Vegetarian Table series celebrates the rich diversity of flavors, fruits and vegetables, grains and legumes, and the variety of enticing spices found all over the world, providing the perfect opportunity for indulging the vegetarian palate. Lavishly illustrated with stunning full-color photography and text by some of the finest food writers in the industry, this popular Chronicle Books series is now available in paperback. Featuring distinctive vegetarian recipes for appetizers, soups and salads, pastas an... View More...
Give your meals an exotic touch with the ingredients you find in your market. Caribbean style adds fruit and spice to chicken and fish as well as desserts. Try Chicken Trinidad, Jerk-seasoned Pork, Coffee-Cocoa-spiced Lamb, Shrimp Saute, Stacked Key Lime Pie, Coconut Layer Cake, Creme Brulee, other tropical dishes demonstrated on Great Chefs of the Caribbean. View More...
This collection of more than 600 recipes was orchestrated by the Ravinia Festival Women's Board as a way to raise money for music scholarships and the venerated music festival. These dishes include picnic fare, simple family dinners and special occasion dishes. View More...
A collection of vegetable recipes from Italy which highlight the Italian ability to create tasty dishes out of the simplest, freshest ingredients. View More...
Good ideas are hard to come by, especially when dinner should have been on the table ten minutes ago. That's when "Gourmet" comes in handy. Month after month, readers rely on the magazine for quick solutions as well as planned feasts, and they're never disappointed. The Best of Gourmet, Featuring the Flavors of San Francisco is a collection of 33 menus and more than 325 recipes that were created in "Gourmet's" test kitchens during 2002. If you're looking for inspiration, look no further. As well-traveled foodies know, some of the most exciting, culturally diverse fare in America can be found i... View More...
From Asia's top chefs comes a selection of recipes that are both easy to prepare and delicious to eat. Savor the authentic flavors of Asian dishes presented by authors who have traveled the region gathering the best from each land -- from the spicy satays of Indonesia to the fragrant spring rolls of Saigon.
The Food of Asia offers valuable insights into the history, culture and context of these ancient cuisines as well as presenting over 300 mouth-watering recipes from China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand and Vietnam. View More...
In this truly sophisticated lower-carbohydrate cookbook, Deborah Friedson Chud offers 163 enticing, full-flavored recipes geared toward a range of dietary results: lower insulin, increased fat-burning capacity, more energy, and weight loss. In an approach that marries her gourmet palate and extensive medical knowledge, Chud presents savory fare with international flair. Recipes emphasize highfiber vegetables and fruits instead of sucrose, potatoes, and grains. View More...
A city with the representation of literally hundreds of ethnic groups, Chicago has rightfully earned its nickname as the melting pot of America. The authors of The Great Chicago Melting Pot Cookbook have selected a representative group of these nationalities and, in over 400 recipes, have presented the best of their native cuisine. One of the most distinguishing characteristics of a culture is its cooking and The Great Chicago Melting Pot Cookbook is a delightful way to get acquainted. Over the years, American immigrants have adapted the recipes from their homeland to reflect the tastes and av... View More...
