From the James Beard Award–winning author: a "simple, easy to use and informative" guide to a global array of cheeses and their best wine pairings ( San Antonio Express-News). The bestselling author of The Cheese Course presents a new guide to enjoying one of the most basic yet sophisticated culinary delights: cheese and wine. Janet Fletcher leads readers on an international tour of seventy c…
Sixty recipes for soups, stews, and chowders to share and savor, from the James Beard Award winner and NPR chef. There's no better way to cultivate community, foster friendship, or simply nourish family than over heartwarming bowls of homemade soup. And here, soup lovers will find sixty terrific recipes, featuring such classics as creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled-Cheese Croutons alongside intern…
A James Beard Award–winning author offers a primer for preparing the fabulous fish, plus forty-five recipes on which to try out your new skills. Salmon is the third-most consumed seafood in North America, not only for its exceptional flavor and versatility, but for its undeniable health benefits. Rich in Omega-3s, it's a rich protein source for those looking to eat healthier, consume less mea…
Creative, surprising recipes plus tips on making the most of your dehydrator in the kitchen—from a James Beard Award winner! Dehydrators have transitioned from the kitchens of the world's best chefs onto the wedding registry—and this book reveals why: There's no dinner party with friends, school lunchbox, or weekend-backpack dry bag that isn't made more delicious and nutritious thanks to a …
"Exudes a down-to-earth vibe. Packed with creative recipes constructed from fresh seasonal produce . . . accessible and inspiring at the same time." — HuffPost Stephanie Izard knows how to inspire, captivate, and cook up a storm. Fan favorite and the first and only woman to win on TV's Top Chef, she's also the chef and owner of the acclaimed Girl & the Goat restaurant in Chicago. Girl in t…
"Beautiful and instructive, this is the book to tempt you to reach for the flour and butter and gorge yourself silly"—from the James Beard Award–winner ( Fork). Whether attempting the elusive perfect tart crust or the ever-vexing handmade puff pastry, making from-scratch pastry is the baker's pinnacle of achievement—and arguably the most challenging of all skills. In Pastry, renowned Brit…
"[A] collection of barbecue memoirs, trivia and history . . . Walsh interviews the top pit bosses across the state and shares their secrets." — Publishers Weekly If barbecue in Texas is a religion, this book is its bible. Originally published only in print in 2002, this revised and updated edition explores all the new and exciting developments from the Lone Star State's evolving barbecue s…
"[This] lavishly illustrated labor of love is a must-have for any baker who seeks to create honest, authentic and flavorful breads and pastries." —Stanley Ginsberg, award-winning author of The Rye Baker Here is a go-to resource for bakers of all skill levels who love new information and techniques that lead to better loaves and more flavor. These forty-five foolproof recipes for delicious, nu…
"Happy Hour—brunch, snacks and picnics—will never be the same. Ivy Manning has given us a new reason to head to the kitchen and a new treat to love." —Dorie Greenspan, James Beard Award–winning, New York Times bestselling author This is the DIY guide to making homemade crackers, with fifty-two formulas for crisp snacks and the luscious dips to eat them with, all celebrated with twenty-f…
The New York Times bestselling author of Mastering the Grill presents more than 80 delectable recipes that celebrate the art of slow cooking. This tantalizing book explores time-honored methods that yield tender, delicious meals with little hands-on cooking time. More than eighty recipes cover everything from slow-simmered soups and stews to hearty braised meats and a lemon cheesecake that cure…