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1. 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.
2. 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.
3. In Defense of Food
Michael Pollan
Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. These seven provoking words from Michael Pollan will again ignite discussion about what we eat, and challenges the nutrient-by-nutrient approach to eating, called nutritionism. In his new book Pollan helps us understand and challenge the Western diet. To relearn which foods are healthy, moderate our appetites and get us back to eating at the table and not in a car! He argues our personal health cannot be divorced from the health of the food chains of which we are a part. As always Pollan writes with passion, thoughtfulness and a directness that makes this new manifesto must reading, as was The Omnivore's Dilemma. Softcover, 244 pp, $26.50.
4. The New Food Lover’s Companion
Fourth Edition bySharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst
Once again, the Companion starts with abalone and ends with zwieback. There are approximately 700 new entries covering ethnic and exotic ingredients and techniques. Among the useful features are the conversion charts covering British terminology, pan sizes, and microwave. A must for both beginners and seasoned cooks. Sharon Tyler Herbst who began writing the Food Lover’s Companion in 1988 died in early 2007. Softcover, 829 pp. $19.99.
5.Uma Casa Portuguesa
It can be difficult to find anything on the food and cooking of Portugal but this volume has filled the need for authentic Portuguese cooking for years now. Unsurprisingly seafood is featured in many of the dishes and there are several recipes for salt cod, the traditional staple of the nation. There are also a fair number of recipes for small game including rabbit and partridge, and, of course, a liberal use of pimento paste and spanish paprika. Colour plates. Softcover, 208pp, $19.95.
6. 175 Essential Slow Cooker
Classics
Judith Finlayson
Still one of the most popular appliances in the kitchen, this latest offering
is a best of Finlayson’s previous books with over 60 new recipes. Binder,
320 pp. $29.95.
7. Cook
with Jamie
Jamie Oliver
This latest offering from Jamie Oliver has shot to number one on the bestseller
list since being released this month in the UK. School lunch reform completed,
Jamie is set to improve home cooking. Solid information and simply sensational
recipes, perfectly synthesizing Oliver's English heritage and River Café Italianate
training, will help any cook build confidence in the kitchen. The Ultimate Gingerbread
recipe is to die for! Colour photos. Hardcover, 447 pp. $64.95.
8. For
the Love of Soup
Jeanelle Mitchell
Whether a traditional favourite like turkey barley or a less familiar soup such
as African peanut chicken soup, the methods in this self-published book usually
feature only two steps.Mitchell offers tips for preparing, serving and making
the recipes more healthy.Most of the recipes make 4-6 servings. Line and colour
illustrations. 210pp. $20.00. Recipe: Roasted
Tomato Garlic Soup / PDF.
9. The Complete Light Kitchen
Rose Reisman
Over the last 15 years, Rose Reisman has built a career as a health and wellness expert while raising over $1 million dollars for the fight against breast cancer. Here she combines new recipes with the best from her 17 previous books her signature stir fries and hearty salads among them. The introduction encompasses many of the topics that ease the transition to and maintenance of a healthier lifestyle. Colour photos. Softcover, 391 pp. $29.95.
10. A Passion for Baking
Marcy Goldman
Just the recipe titles should be enough to make you salivate: Strawberries and Cream Cookies, Caramel-Chocolate Cookie-Stuffed Sour Cream Deluxe Cake. . . .Marcy Goldman, pastry chef, food writer, and doyenne of the invaluable web resource betterbaking.com presents tempting recipes to treat family and friends. Those who quail at making pastry can rest assured, as step-by-step instructions and photos for pie crust and other recipes make the process clear. Hardcover, 320 pp, $34.95.
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