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70 CHILI RECIPES: Seriously Hot and Spicy Dishes From Arouind The World
by Jenni Fleetwood. Beautiful color photos of completed dishes and "how-to" photos. Condition: NEW 2005 Hermes (London) large soft cover, first printing. Content: A wonderful collection of 70 red-hot dishes including flaming recipes from every spicy corner of the world - India, Mexico, Thailand, Africa, China, the Caribbean and the U.S. Especially mouth-watering is the Seafood section, IMHO. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 7.29 + shipping.

BLUE RIBBON PRESERVES: Secrets to Award-Winning Jams, Jellies, Marmalades & More
by Linda J. Amendt. B&W decorations. Condition: NEW 2001 HP Books large soft cover, 3rd printing. Remainder mark top edges. Content: With more than 300 blue ribbons from state, county, and other fairs to her credit, Amendt is an authority on the subject of preserving and her pantry must be an impressive sight indeed. Here she provides an extremely detailed introduction to home canning, from U-Pick farms and other sources of ingredients to equipment to safety concerns, along with a lengthy troubleshooting section and a chapter on fair competitions. This is followed by more than 200 delectable small-batch preserving recipes, from classics such as Bing Cherry Jam to variations like Caramel Apple Butter to innovations like Margarita Jelly. In addition to jams, jellies, and fruit preserves, Amendt also includes canned fruits and vegetables, sauces and salsas, and pickles and vinegars. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 8.49 + $ 3.39 media shipping.

THE BOOK OF COFFEE
by Jacki Baxter. Mouth-watering color photos of completed dishes. Condition: NEW 1995 Chartwell large hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Light edge wear to DJ top edge. Content: Coffe, from the Arabic world qahveh, spread with Islam and was once regarded by authorities everywehre as a dangerous drink. It survived though and we now live in a coffee sub-culture where coffee no longer has quite such a reputation. Live dangerously anyway and try any one of the recipes from this book. Coffees from many countries are introduced, with tasting notes so that you can recognise and choose the right one for every occasion. This is a great book! The recipe for Coffee Velvet and Cappuccino Ice are heavely. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 6.49 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

THE BREAD MACHINE BAKER
by Elizabeth M. Harbison. Condition: Gently pre-read 1995 Wings Books hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first edition. Light tanning to page edges. Content: Enjoy the tantalizing taste and aroma of homemade bread from your own kitchen with easy bread machine recipes, including: Sally Lunn Bread; Challah; Chili Corn and Cheese Bread; Brioche; Mint and Yogurt Bread; Oregano Parmesan Cheese Bread; Bagels; Tomato Basil Pizza Dough; Piña Colada Bread; and much more! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 5.25 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

BREAKFAST & BRUNCH: All Time Family Favorites series
by Pubications International. Color photos of completed dishes. Condition: UNREAD 1996 Publications International large hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Light \ shelfwear to top DJ edge. Content: From Omelets to flavored pancakes to coffee cakes and toasts - all the breakfast dishes and variations are here. This is a great book, especially for B&S's. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 7.25 + $ 3.49 media shipping.

BRUNCHES
by Penny Farrell. Color photos of completed recipes. Condition: UNREAD 1999 Lansdowne (Australia) hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: 50 recipies including Breads, Souffles, Eggs, etc. with an international twist. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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CHEZ MOI: Lightening Up Recipes from Famous Restaurants
by Elaine Magee, M.P.H., R. D. Condition: UNREAD 1999 Cumberland House soft cover, first printing. Content: Enjoy the delicious tastes of America's premier restaurants and maintain a healthy lifestyle with recipes that delete calories and fat without compromising flavor or texture. There is something here for every palate, from regional favorites to recipes of high culinary sophistication. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 6.25 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

COOKING FOR BEGINNERS (Usborne Cooking School series)
by Roz Denny and Fiona Watt. Cover art by Christyan Fox. Color photos by Howard Allman. Color illustrations by Kim Lane. Condition: UNREAD 1998 Usborne Trade Paperback, no printing given. Problem: Shelf wear to bottom book corner that goes throughout the book - not horrible, but noticeable. Content: This book take young children step-by-step (via color photos) through the preparation of easy-to-prepare, palate pleasing, appetite s atisfying recipes with thorough and easy-to-follow explanations of what to do and how to do it. Along with sections on "Before you begin" and "Cooking hints", the individual dishes range from Cheesy Beef Burgers; to Crusty Bread Pizzas, to Shrimp and Pepper Curry, and so many more! Outstanding, inexpensive, fully illustrated, and thoroughly "kid friendly" cookbook. Ages 9 - 12. [1copy available]
$ 3.19 + shipping.

THE COOK'S CANON: 101 Classic Recipes Everyone Should Know
by Raymond Sokolov. Condition: NEW 2003 HarperCollins hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: Sokolov throws down the gauntlet, rejecting all things fusion and trendy and touting tradition. While he leans toward French and Italian cuisine with dishes like Choucroute and Saltimbocca alla Romana, Sokolov includes American favorites like Apple Pie as well as international dishes that have made it into the North American repertoire like Tamales, Tempura, and Poori. The 101 recipes were selected for their fame and influence, or because they "represent whole categories of food-cannelloni for pasta, blanquette de veau for stews." Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE COUNTRY KITCHEN: GIFTS HOMEMADE
by Anne Chapman. Color photos of completed projects. Condition: Gently pre-read 1993 Harlaxton hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), reprint. DJ has short "repaired" tear top edge. Interior clean. Content: Gifts you can make in your kitchen that will please everyone on your gift list - from brandied prunes to cookies to special mustard to marbled Easter eggs. Neat! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 3.29 + shipping.

THE FINE ART OF SALAD GARDENING
by E. Annie Proulx. B&W detailed drawings by Jean Siebert. Condition: UNREAD 1985 Rodale Trade paperback, first printing. Light edgewear with a few light rubbings on front hinge. Interior perfect. Content: Everything you wanted to know about growing your own salad ingredients - great detailed B&W drawings by Jean Siebert, how-to's, history of the ingredients. Neat book from the woman who gave us "Brokeback Mountain" - go figure that one. Several recipes included, but not primarily a cookbook. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 6.75 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

GAME COOKBOOK
by Geraldine Steindler. Condition: NEW 2002 Stoeger large soft cover, "completely revised & expanded" edition, sixth printing. Content: Everything you need to know to make a meal of Bambi. Reviewer: "An outstanding book for game cookery. The recipes range from basic, such as an outstanding meatloaf, to sophisticated "Rack of Venison au Poivade." And to further enhance this book Mrs. Steindler begins it with what to prepare for before the hunt, the importance of careful field dressing, and home care. This book is a must for those who enjoy preparing game, be it antlered, feathered or finned. I have used it since 1987 and would not be without it. I have other game cookbooks, but always end up using this one. For those of you who can your vegetable garden treasures, her "Old-fashioned Chili Sauce" is excellent. I don't make a meatloaf anymore without it on top." Questions welcome. [2 copies available]
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THE GEORGE BERNARD SHAW VEGETARIAN COOK BOOK (Illustrated)
by Mrs. Alice Laden. Edited by R. J. Minney. Adorable humorous B&W illustrations. Condition: Gently pre-read 1977 Pan Books (London) paperback, third printing. Light edgewear with some rubbings along front hinge. Light tanning to page edges. Interior clean & tight. Content: Shaw became a vegetarian because of Percy Shelley's poetry (or so he said) when he was about 25 years old. Mrs. Laden was his cook and housekeeper for many years and these are the recipes she used to feed Shaw. Very interesting introduction explaining Shaw's conversion to vegetarianism and his family life. Great book! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 8.75 + $ 2.94 media shipping.

THE GREAT GARLIC COOKBOOK: A Culinary Celebration of the Scented Pearl
by Sophie Hale. Great color photos of completed recipes. Condition: NEW 2001 Silverdale Books (UK), first printing. Content: Everything you ever wanted to know about garlic. 100 ways to use it. Includes fascinating facts about the culinary and non-culinary applications of garlic. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 6.75 + $ 3.39 media shipping.

THE GREENS BOOK
by Susan Belsinger & Carolyn Dille. Color photos by Joe Coca. Condition: UNREAD 1995 Interweave Press soft cover (with its own DJ - in mylar jacket), first printing. Content: In the comprehensive, gracefully written introduction, they offer descriptions, historical background and cultural information for greens from around the world (with the odd exception of parsley). Broadening the concept of "green," they include red-leaved radicchio, purple amaranth, blue kale and golden orach. A real boon to gardeners, they recommend the best-tasting varieties of each vegetable, and-just as valuable-tell what not to do (don't randomly combine packets of seeds from the hardware store for a DIY "salad mix"). The recipes reflect the authors' eclectic and sophisticated tastes: Ancho Corn Pudding, Sushi with Perilla, Naples-Style Cabbage and Endive Soup, Jamaican-Style Greens. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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THE HOME CHEF: Fine Cooking Made Simple
by Judith Ets-Hokin. B&W illustrations. Condition: UNREAD 1994 Celestial Arts large Trade Paperback, second printing. Content: Reviewer: "The book is a good skill builder for the fundemental culinary skills needed to be someone who can really cook, rather than just follow a recipe. If you love to cook or would love to learn "how" to cook, this book is for you. If you are looking for a cookbook full of recipes, this is not for you - although there are many recipes to delight.". Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 5.69 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

HOT CHILE COOKBOOK: Hot & Fiery Recipes from Spicy World Cuisine
by Jenni Fleetwood. Color photos of completed dishes. Condition: Gently pre-read 2003 Chartwell large hardcover (pictorial boards) & DJ (in mylar jacket), assumed first printing. Content: From Vietnamese to Mexican food to spicy pizza and squid, this book is full of delightful burn-the-roof-of-your-mouth recipes for those who have adventurous taste and strong stomachs! Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 6.75 + $ 3.59 media shipping.

HOT, SWEET & STICKY: 12 Romantic Feasts to Tempt Your Lover (Cookbooks for Lovers)
by Doreen Garrett. B&W photos & decorations. Condition: NEW 2003 Prima Publishing hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), first ediiton, first printing. Content: This is a luscious collection of recipes based on ingredients with age-old aphrodisiacal qualities, such as chocolate, strawberries, chilies, and oysters. No matter your taste, inside are the perfect appetizers, salads, main dishes, and desserts to stimulate and satisfy any appetite, any time. So surprise your lover. Be brave! The pleasure of both sex and cooking lies in improvising and adventure. Toss aside your inhibitions and unleash the power of seduction as you guide the tongue and senses to new places. You'll both be gratified by the outcome as you nibble and taste the hot, sweet, and sticky allure of culinary seduction. [The recipes and menus are certainly alluring, but can you afford them? I can't. Example of one menu: Bittersweet chocolate truffles; Artichokes with Orange Vinaigrette; Prosciutto-wrapped figs with balsamico; Tuna tartare with caviar and wasabi creme fraiche; Beef crostini; Frico; & Vanilla breasts.] Questions welcome. [2 copies available]
$ 4.75 + $ 3.39 media shipping.

HOW TO GET KIDS TO EAT GREAT AND LOVE IT! (SIGNED COPY)
by Christine Wood, M.D. B&W charts illustrate. Condition: NEW 2001 Griffin Trade Paperback, second edition, first printing. Tiny edgewear. Signed title page. Content: Now in an updated and expanded second edition, this book by practicing physician and nutrition expert Christine Wood is a superbly written nutrition guide for parents seeking to ensure their children eat properly and happily. Simple, step-by-step guidelines offer tips for teaching young children the benefits of good nutrition at an early age. Also provided is nutrition advice to lower the risks of common ailments such as allergies, asthma, ear infections, eczema, and ADD. In a world inundated with obesity-causing and artery-clogging fast food and junk food, How To Get Kids To Eat Great And Love It! is a very strongly highly recommended primer for parents and caregivers pointing the way to a healthier tomorrow their children and charges. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 7.39 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

INSTANT BABY FOOD
by Linda McDonald. B& W illustrations by Vicki Erickson. Condition: UNREAD, but not perfect, 1975 Oaklawn Press Trade Paperback, second printing. Diagonal crease top back cover. Interior clean & tight. Content: For anyone who is making her own baby food, here is an easy-to-follow guide that tells how to make baby food instantly. Includes recipes for soft-cooked foods, Junior Dinners and Toddler Meals and shows you how to save money and time. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 3.75 + shipping.

JAMES McNAIR'S SOUPS
by James McNair. Color photos by Patricia Brabant. Condition: Gently pre-read (really!) 1990 Chronicle Books soft cover (with self-marking flaps), second printing. The book appears unread, but 2 pages have notes at the top, i.e., "good." Interior tight. Content: McNail presents his favorite soup recipes, ranging from hearty, chunky meals in a bowl to creamy smooth soups best savored in small starter portions. Special emphasis is placed on soups that are quick and easy to prepare, as well as those that can be made in quantity and frozen for later use. Since flavorful stocks are the basis for many soups, recipes for creating the perfect stock from a variety of poultry, meat, fish, shellfish, and vegetables are highlighted. A host of delicious and exotic recipes follow, including spicy New Orleans Green Gumbo, Minted Lettuce and Snow Pea Soup, Oyster and Artichoke Bisque, Four Onion Soup with Blue Cheese Croutons Caribbean Frozen Ginger Banana Soup, Crab Vichyssoise, Red and Gold Beet Soup, and Autumn Chestnut Porridge. Eminent food photographer Patricia Brabant teams up with McNair's masterful presentations to display each dish in glorious color. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 2.75 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

A MUSICAL FEAST: Recipes from over 100 of the World's Most Famous Musical Artists
compiled by Wendy Diamond. Color photos and "pages". Condition: UNREAD 1995 Global Liasons Inc. hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ), first printing. This book looks likes the 60's exploded within the covers. Very colorful and quite busy. Content: Published as a fund-raiser for the Homeless, this book gives us photos and recipes from some of music's greatest stars: Dolly Parton (Islands in the Stream); B. B. King (German Chocolate Cake); Vince Gill (Favorite Rolls); Placido Domingo (Mocha Tarte de la Noche); Beach Boys (Veggie Burger); Basia (Polish Bigos); Tim McGraw (Cajun Gumbo); Rolling Stones (Mick Jagger's Shrimp Curry); and many others. This is a neat book - and heavy! Questions welcome. [2 copies available]
$ 7.75 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

MONDAY TO FRIDAY COOKBOOK
by Michele Urvater. B&W decorations. Condition: UNREAD 1991 Workman Press spiral-bound soft cover, first printing. Content: Urvater has developed an inspired system of weeknight cuisine that really works. It provides a complete blueprint: pantry, equipment, techniques, dining strategies -and over 300 superb recipes. And special skills are definitely not required. First, no more Mother Hubbard syndrome. A manageable list of basic ingredients-pastas, grains, canned fish, vegetables, and more creates the foundation, and emergency pantry-only recipes mean you'll always have dinner in the house. Learn how to build meals around a focus, from the season's first asparagus to family members home at different times. And recycle-the roast you prepare on Sunday will help dress pasta on Tuesday. Then there are the recipes themselves: delicious, undemanding, nutritious, and economical dishes that allow for the utmost adaptability. Salmon Chowder. Pasta with Tuna and Black Olives. Twelve versions of sauteed chicken breasts. Gingered Lamb Stew. Seafood Risotto with Greens. Instant Chocolate and Whipped Cream Cake. With menu planner, glossary of techniques, professional tips throughout, clean-up hints, and Monday to Friday appendices-including the best recipes for children, entertaining, singles, and for cooking in 30 minutes or less, This book is indispensable. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 6.75 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

THE PHARAOH'S FEAST: From Pit-Boiled Roots to Pickled Herring, Cooking Through the Ages With 110 Simple Recipes
by Oswald Rivera. Sepia-tone decorations. Condition: Gently pre-read 2003 Four Walls Eight Windows Trade Paperback, first printing. Problem: several recipes have a "*" mark at the title - otherwise clean and tight. Content: I love this book! Eating historically. Drawing on written sources from the fifth century, B.C. to today, veteran cookbook author Oswald Rivera recreates ingredient lists and recipes to allow modern cooks to prepare historic delights from Esau's biblical mess of pottage to contemporary pasta primavera. Packed with fun facts, this culinary history includes such treats as a seven-course dinner from King Srenika’s royal bash in first millennial Indus Valley, Colonial New England’s Johny Cakes and the modern era's meatloaf. Black-and-white illustrations accompany this lively history of cooking. Questions welcome. [2 copies available]
$ 4.49 + shipping.

POT LUCK
by Mable HOffman with Jan Robertson. Condition: UNREAD 2000 HP Books hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), no printing given. DJ edges who light shelf wear. Content: One-pot, easy-to-do recipes full of simmered-in goodness. All of the recipes are for complete meals (except for bread and salad). The dishes are easy-to-do for busy weekday meals. Some dishes can be assembled ahead and baked just befoe serving. The ingredients are readily available and the recipes easy to prepare. It's perfect for singles, couples, families and casual entertaining. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 5.49 + $ 3.29 media shipping.

REAL FAST FOOD: 350 Recipes Ready-To-Eat in 30 Minutes
by Nigel Slater. B&W decorations. Condition: Gently pre-read 1993 Penguin Trade Paperback edition, reprint. Tiny edgewear with light tanning to page edges. Content: Dishes ready to eat in half an hour from start to finish can be as simple as a fish stick sandwich or a salad or as exotic-sounding as Pesto Eggplant or Trout in a Fresh Herb and Lime Crust. No photos; but none are needed to embellish this appealing quick cook's guide. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 4.75 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

RECIPES FOR DAIRY-FREE LIVING
by Denise Jardine. Color photos of completed dishes by Caroline Kopp. Condition: NEW 2003 Celestial Arts soft cover, second printing. Content: With easy-to-prepare recipes and ingredient tips for over 100 innovative creations, Denise Jardine proves that you don’t have to give up the foods you love if you’re one of the fifty million Americans suffering from some degree of dairy intolerance or allergy. Recipes for Dairy-Free Living presents delicious meals, from Strawberry Banana Pancakes and Potato Leek Soup to Wild Mushroom Lasagna and Toasted Coconut Ice Cream. Having personally tested dozens of products, Jardine offers practical, informed advice for purchasing 100% dairy-free ingredients, all of which can be found in the supermarket, and includes an in-depth discussion on calcium absorption, food labeling, and dairy alternatives. Featuring ten special-occasion menus with detailed planning tips for year-round holiday entertaining, Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
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SUMMER COOKING
by Elizabeth David. Foreword by Molly O'Neill. Condition: NEW 2002 NYRB Trade Paperback, first printing. Content: Following the privations of World War II, English and American readers were ready for the riches of continental cuisine, and Elizabeth David was happy to oblige. "Summer Cooking, " first published in 1955, contains, in David's words, "dishes which bring some savour of the garden, the fields, the sea, into the kitchen and the dining room." Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 5.75 + $ 3.19 media shipping.

SUPPERS & BUFFETS
by Marguerite Patten. Color photos of completed dishes by John Lee. Condition: Gently pre-read c. 1974 (or most likely much later) Treasure Press (London) hardcover (pictorial boards - no DJ issued), first printing. Light shelf wear tp cover spine. Interior clean. Name inside front cover. Content: Recipes range from Lasagne Al Forno to Bornholm Omelette to Beignets Aux Cerises and Anchovy Boats. Everything you need to produce an upscale and impressive buffet or light supper. Since the origin of the recipes are English, there is a weights and measures conversion chart. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 3.79 + $ 3.09 media shipping.

TOTALLY CHILE PEPPER COOKBOOK
by Helene Siegel & Karen Gillingham. Interior illustrations by Ani Rucki. Cover by Dick Witt. Condition: NEW 1994 Celestial Arts small softcover, no printing given. Book is cut in the shape of a rista of red peppers. Clever. Content: A gathering of recipes from around the world for making use of hot chile peppers - from the Far East to New Mexico and Texas. A neat gift book for the cook in your life - or for yourself.
$ 3.75 + shipping.

WHAT TO COOK When You Think There's Nothing in the House to Eat: More Than 175 Easy Recipes & Meal Ideas
by Arthur Schwartz. Condition: NEW 2000 HarperPerennial large soft cover, first printing. Tiny edgewear. Content: This book by a New York food writer and columnist shows how the pantry can be a boon to the resourceful cook. Schwartz's simplified approach is a "make-do" one -- how to put together a satisfying meal with minimum time and energy. Ingredients that are likely to be on hand are organized alphabetically, from Anchovies to Pasta to Yogurt, and storage information and simple, "comfort food"-type recipes are provided for each; subject indexes provide additional sources of inspiration. Questions welcome.
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THE WILLIAMS-SONOMA COOKBOOK And Guide to Kitchenware
by Chuck Williams. Color photos & B&W illustrations. Condition: UNREAD 1989 Random House hardcover & DJ (in mylar jacket), second printing. Content: Williams fires interest in good cooking with his shops and mail-order catalogues that sell cookware, kitchen accessories and gourmet ingredients. Combining his considerable knowledge of kitchenware and love of good food, he offers a compendium of advice on kitchen equipment, as well as a collection of recipes. From appetizers to desserts, the unusual combinations of ingredients produce an eclectic international flavor, with many ethnic and regional dishes represented. Williams has adapted many European cooking implements for American kitchens, and each recipe is illustrated with the appropriate utensils. Anyone starting out to furnish a kitchen would be well advised to peruse the detailed, illustrated description of equipment, which discusses proper usage, care and drawbacks, the comparison chart of pots and pans, and list of kitchen basics. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 6.75 + $ 3.49 media shipping.

WINTER COOKING WITH HERBS
by Margaret Roberts. B&W illustrations by Sanmarie Harms. Condition: NEW 1994 Stackpole Books soft cover, first printing. Content: Recipes for main courses, side dishes, soups, and desserts using fresh herbs. Includes a handy herb and vegetable chart. Questions welcome. [1 copy available]
$ 2.75 + $ 3.09 media shipping.