CATALOGUES - Cookery

Challenged by the task of remaining enthusiastic about everyday cooking, and the unanswered dinner party question, “What wine DO you serve with roast chicken?”, Ryn & Cordie set out on a quest. Combining their two great loves, food and wine, they created a cookbook that demystifies the food and wine matching experience and offers fun, delicious ideas for everyday cooking. Ryn & Cordie have taken the process of food and wine matching from the realms of the posh dinner party, made it easy to understand, and plac... read more

More than 250 color and b & w photographs and historical ephemera such as menus, advertisements, and packaging showcase delis across the U.S.

A zany, witty and very, very useful collection of tried and true recipes, ideas and advice for young New Zealanders living away from home.

This homage to the Lone Star State’s most irresistible steaks showcases hundreds of recipes. Featuring beautifully photographed offerings from steakhouses, ranches, and restaurants throughout the state, this volume takes readers on a ride down the Chisholm Trail through the history of Texas’ steak culture.   The first chapter is devoted exclusively to steaks. The cooking methods and styles are as varied as Texas. Featured recipes include chili-cheese enchiladas topping a char-grilled rib-eye steak from the Southern border, pe... read more

When it comes to food, it's no longer cool for men to stare in confusion at pots and other kitchen stuff, meekly offering to wash dishes in exchange for meals. Social acceptance hinges on having a few killer recipes up your sleeve and a passing knowledge of what does what in the kitchen. However attractive one's ability to handle a frying pan as a weapon may be, it does have other uses - such as whipping up a feast. Bloke is here to help any man emerge from the kitchen not only triumphant.but also applauded. The Irish-trained chef ... read more

This book introduces you to the art of home bread baking. It does not try to imitate the bread found in bakeries, but rather to create authentic, original, and simplified home-baked breads. The authors' selection of recipes and ingredients guarantees exceptional results. You'll be seduced by the flavours and varieties of bread: rustic unleavened bread, white and whole wheat bread, country bread, pita, naan, ciabatta, bagels, and more. Along with these wonderful breads are recipes for marvellous savoury and sweet accompaniments: "... read more

This treasury of instruction, recipes, and practical wisdom offers breads for every taste and temperament. You will find Thomson's wonderful original recipes for savoury and sweet yeasted breads, as well as detailed instructions for breads that are traditional around the globe, from French and Italian breads to challah and croissants, from pizzas and focaccias to sopaipillas and pitas, to sourdoughs and spongebreads, buns, rolls, and bagels. With her new book, Thomson reintroduces no-knead yeasted batter bread, an old-time favourit... read more

Written by award-winning chef, culinary instructor, food columnist, and bakery director Bev Shaffer, this tasted-and-tested collection spans the brownie spectrum. In addition to a history of brownies, baking basics, and useful information on chocolate, the recipes collected here include everything from classics like Deluxe Brownies with Caramel Sauce and Swirled Brownies to more adventuresome suggestions like Raspberry-Mascarpone-Filled Brownies, Kahlua Brownies, Macadamia-Nut White Brownies, Cappuccino Brownies, and much more. A c... read more

"Wow! Just reading about Bev Shaffer's collection of sensational brownies made me uncontrollably hungry and eager to dash into the kitchen and start baking."

This title presents a truly delectable collection of tried-and-tested cake recipes that the whole family is bound to love. There are few things more comforting and welcoming than the aroma of freshly baked cakes. Now you can recreate these wonderful tastes and smells whenever you want with this mouthwatering collection of hundreds of proven cake recipes. From the decadent pleasures of Chocolate Layer Cake and Dark Chocolate Mousse Cake to the more adventurous tastes of Vanilla Bean Cake and the not-so-guilty Whole Wheat Lemon Poppy... read more

Cass Abrahams Cooks Cape Malay is an updated edition of The Culture and Cuisine of the Cape Malays. Each chapter is structured around the many important feasts celebrated in the Cape Malay community, with the recipes of special dishes prepared for special celebrations. “Nowhere on earth are there people who relish a feast so much as the Cape Malays; nowhere on this planet is there a community so fervent in thanks to the Almighty for the blessings of the table…” says Dr MC D’arcy in the foreword to this fasc... read more

Detailing the positive physical and psychological effects of chocolate, this book explores its colourful history, botany, and chemistry. Explaining the science behind chocolate, common myths about chocolate -- that it causes acne, allergies, migraines, and hyperactivity -- are dispelled, and its benefits -- tannins in chocolate actually help prevent cavities -- are revealed. Providing medical information relating to chocolate's high antioxidant levels and beneficial effects in terms of heart disease, cancer, ageing, stroke, and Alz... read more

Among Santa Fe's many attractions, its Christmas festivities are perhaps the most unique expression of the city's history and spirit. This lavishly illustrated book offers the reader many gifts. It captures the ambience and mix of cultural traditions - Indian, Spanish, and frontier American - that lend pure magic to the Christmas season in this enchanted city. A virtual Christmas cornucopia, it also presents a plethora of traditions and ideas, recipes, party plans, and decoration and gift crafts to inspire readers who wish to bring... read more

Classic Cuban Cookery focuses on traditional Cuban food, a melting pot of the culinary practices of four continents: South America, North America, Africa, and Europe. Simple recipes for Empanadas, Cuban Conch Salad, Salsa Borracha, Quiqui Marina's Caldosa Stew, Coconut Cream Pie, and many more of the island's favorite foods and drinks include both imperial and metric measurements. The book also profiles Cuba's famed restaurants and introduces native ingredients

These compact magnetic books, based on the popular For Dummies series, deliver concise information in a handy, portable package no larger than a credit card. The innovative design allows the book to fold out to provide 26 pages of useful facts, figures, trivia, and other essential information. The colorful pages are waterproof, tear-proof, and deliver a treasure trove of advice and tips in a guide that slips easily into a pocket, briefcase, or purse. These practical companions also feature a convenient magnetic backing that guarant... read more

Offering readers basic guidelines on how to develop a diet that is tailored to their specific needs, Cousens introduces the art of live-food cuisine and recipes designed to help maximize its energy benefits.

"In this book, an expanded revision of his 1992 work, Cousens endeavors to make his readers aware of how their food choices affect their bodies, minds, emotions, and spiritual life. He emphasizes there is no one-diet-fits-all approach, but rather a consciousness on the part of the individual of what works. He includes information on the oxidative, autonomic, ayurvedic, anabolic-catabolic, endocrine, blood-type, and acid base diet systems. In personalizing a diet, the individual needs to answer these questions:
- Am I emotionally stable after eating?
- Do I have incr..read more

This rousing call to action for healthy, conscious eating is an inspirational primer for those who want to move beyond packaged and processed food toward a more responsible and sustainable way of eating. Many people are learning about the political ramifications of what they eat, but don't know how to change their habits or expand their kitchen repertoire to include meatless dishes. This compendium offers a straightforward overview of the political issues surrounding food, and a culinary toolkit to put principles into practice. Wit... read more

This is a delicious collection of almost 200 cookie recipes for all tastes. There are few things more comforting than the wonderful aroma of freshly baked cookies. Now you can recreate these delightful tastes and smells whenever you want with this yummy collection of nearly two hundred tried-and-tested cookie recipes. From the simple pleasures of Choc-Chunk and Shortbread to the more adventurous tastes of Mascarpone Sandwich Cookies and Carrot Cake Biscuits, the recipes in "Cookies to Die For!" will have cookie-lovers everywhere ro... read more

Focusing on healthy, easy-to-prepare dishes, this lavish cookbook contains 87 recipes for time-crunched cooks faced with the challenge of preparing meals for special occasions such as dinner parties, wedding showers, birthdays, or holiday lunches. Recipes are organized into seven chapters covering breakfast, lunch, appetizers, soups and salads, side dishes, main courses, and desserts. Detailed, step-by-step photographs show how to prepare each recipe and close-ups of the finished dishes are provided.

This is a stunningly illustrated collection of recipes that showcase the gastronomic versatility of the simple cherry. With their vibrant colour and superb taste, cherries can often be found high up on people's lists of favourite fruits - but there is far more to the humble cherry than meets the eye. "Crazy About Cherries" is a lavishly illustrated volume that offers readers a mouth-watering collection of cherry-based recipes that showcase the amazing versatility of this delicious fruit - from classics such as Cherries Jubilee to t... read more

Since age sixteen, Chef David Marteau has cooked and travelled all over the world – each new adventure shaping his cuisine. Creative Cooking for the Global Kitchen is a greatest hits collection of David’s most delicious recipes. They combine cultural traditions and food influences from his new, exciting home base of Shanghai. Beginner and experienced cooks will be inspired to discover new ways of preparing traditional dishes, and going global in their own kitchens.

‘Chef David Marteau has travelled the continents and assimilated each ethnic flavor and fused them into this collection of his best recipes for the enjoyment of good-food lovers everywhere.’ - Tony Azarias, General Manager, Parkyard Hotels ‘Before I became a chef, I had the privilege of working as a sous-chef for David in one of the busiest restaurants in the province of Quebec. In this urban jungle, where the primary goal was to control food and labour costs, we also had to surpass ourselves in creativity. Where the competition was fierce and mer..read more