Best Sellers February 2008

1. Great Food Fast 
From the Kitchens of Martha Stewart Living
One should take a moment to remember that this year marks the 25th anniversary of the publication of Martha Stewart’s first book, Entertaining, ($34.95tr). She is still, after all these years and a spot of trouble, at the top of her game. This book, at the other end of the opulence scale from her first book, is the first collection of recipes from the digest-sized Everyday Food. Simple recipes roasted salmon with lemon relish, steak and onion sandwiches, mushroom tartin a clean format, each with a colour photo help make getting dinner on the table a snap. Colour photos.Paper, 384 pp, $30.00.

2. Vegetable Soups
Deborah Madison
Wonderful soups of every kind for vegetarians, but no meat eater will feel something is left out with these creations. Divided by type (bean soups, broths, soups with grains) as well as season there is something here to satisfy every taste and occasion. Try Herb and Garlic Broth when you have a cold, Quinoa, Corn, and Spinach Chowder for something different, and White Gazpacho of almonds and melon, in the sweaty height of summer. Colour photos. Softcover, 230 pp. $27.95.

3. Le Repertoire de la Cuisine
Louis Saulnier

4. Au Pied De Cochon: The Album
Martin Picard
Just when we think that after reading cookbooks every day for the last 23 years we have seen it all, something comes along that makes us absolutely giddy with pleasure. This book from the celebrated Montreal restaurant is such a book. Both the book and the restaurant it chronicles marry traditional Quebecois cuisine to the French brasserie then immerse it in the wild abandon of a medieval feast. Day-in-the-life photos and the Steadman/Searle-esque illustrations of Tom Tassel and Marc Sequin aid and abet the air of unrestrained pleasure. The accompanying DVD reinforces both the sense of revelry and the inherent respect for the ingredients and traditions which inform the cooking of Martin Picard. Hardcover, 191 pp. $74.95.

5. On Food & Cooking: The Science & Lore of the Kitchen
Revised
Harold McGee
A fascinating book that explains how and why cooking works, with historical and literary anecdotes and mind-boggling photos of food taken through an electron microscope. A true classic for foodies and armchair scientists alike. Hardcover, 684 pages. $58.00.

6. The Recipe of Love: An Ethiopian Cookbook
Aster Ketsela Belayneh
A dab of history and a pinch of philosophy accompany the recipes from the owner of Toronto's Addis Ababa Restaurant. Built on grains, pulses, and vegetables embellished with spices, Ethiopian dishes offer an exotic addition to a healthy diet. Colour photos. Softcover, 186 pp. $29.95.

7. Roast Chicken and Other Stories
Simon Hopkinson
Voted "the most useful cookbook of all time" by chefs, food writers and consumers alike, Hopkinson's classic book shares his unique philosophy on the limitless possibilities of cooking. The book emphasizes getting the most out of good ingredients and is split into alphabetical chapters, each beginning with an interesting blurb by the author followed by a few simple yet lovely recipes containing that ingredient. (North American edition - Hardcover, 229 pp. $29.95.

8. Vij's Elegant and Inspired Indian Cuisine
Vikram Vij and Meeru Dhalwala
Indian by birth, European by culinary training, Vikram Vij fuses the two cultures into addictively unique dishes. Seared striped bass with sour cream curry, sautéed Brussels sprouts with red bell pepper, paneer and cashews and beef short ribs in cinnamon and red-wine curry are typical creations. Colour photos. Softcover, 205 pp. $40.00.

9. How To Cook Everything -- The Basics
Mark Bittman
Chock-full of lists, illustrations, and tips on ingredientsand cooking methods to help one cook with confidence, this book is the first in Bittman's new series based on his best selling How To Cook Everything. The recipe variations keep things fresh for those who are ready to expand their repertoire without much additional effort. Hardcover, 210 pp. $29.99.

10. The Complete Whole Grains Cookbook: 150 Recipes for Healthy Living
Judith Finlayson
An in-depth look at the importance of grains in a healthy diet. It includes information on grains and with each recipe it lists the nutritional break-down of the dish. With colour photos, this book is a must for people who don't want to sacrifice flavour for the sake of health. Softcover, 288 pp. $27.95.

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