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TV Chefs New & Featured Gordon Ramsay's World Kitchen Gordon Ramsay The latest offering from Gordon is full of recipes from his tv show The F Word, with each chapter covering a different area of world cuisine. The recipes from each are a blend of classic (Thai green curry) and simply reflective of the cooking style of that particular area (guinea fowl braised in cider with caramelised apples, inspired by Normandy). Full colour pictures to accompany each recipe. Hardcover, 256 pp. $43.95. Ching's Chinese Food in Minutes Chine-He Huang From one of the hottest new faces on British food television, Chine-He Huang, Ching which still provide the authenticity of real Chinese cooking. While much of the book works as everyday cooking, there is also a section on special dishes for entertaining, perfect for celebrating Chinese New Year in style. 221 pp. $43.95. Delia’s Happy Christmas Delia Smith Trust Delia Smith to take Christmas cooking then turn the tension way down. Fifteen years after her first Christmas book, Delia’s new version features 50 classics with 100 new recipes from mulled port to mince pies to pistachio cheese biscuits to turkey with all the trimmings. Most useful of all is the planning section which prefaces the book. Lists of things to have in the freezer, in the pantry, last minute purchases, non-food items, menus for the many days of Christmas are aimed at maximum organization. Most recipes are on a single page with photograph. Hardcover, 311 pp. $55.95. Emeril 20-40-60 Emeril Lagasse Food Network favourite Emeril Lagasse here compiles a range of recipes based on how much time you have to spend in the kitchen; 20, 40, or 60 minutes. In 20 minutes or less you could have classic moules mariniere or lamb t-bones with rosemary balsamic butter sauce, if you have 40 minutes you can look forward to oven crispy french fries with paprika-parmesan salt, and with a whole hour can make seared salmon with lentils, or roast chicken with shallot-garlic butter. Colour photos. Softcover, 257 pp. $32.99. Ace of Cakes Duff & Willie Goldman Charm City Cakes in Baltimore is better known as the site of the Food Network's hit cake decorating show, Ace of Cakes. This book goes behind the scenes at the bakery, documenting how it all began, the rise of the bakery, the reality behind the television series, and profiles of the bakers, decoraters, and staff of Charm City Cakes, as well as the production team behind Ace of Cakes. No recipes, but lots of colour photos of incredible decorated cakes. Hardcover, 310 pp. $42.00. Top Chef: The Quickfire Cookbook All your favourites are here from the popular TV show, plus lots of anecdotal information. Need we say more? Hardcover, 224 pp. $35.95. The Best of Chef at Home Michael Smith Chef Smith is probably Prince Edward Island's most recognizable figure after Anne of Green Gables! His enthusiasm is hard to resist on TV and in his cookbooks. This is his most ambitious book in visual presentation and will appeal not only to his fans but those who like satisfying, yet uncomplicated recipes. His use of local ingredients and a sustainable kitchen philosophy is much in evidence whilst giving lots of freedom for variation. Softcover, 258 pp. $29.95. Fresh with Anna Olson Anna Olson The popular Food Network star shows how cooking evolves over the course of a year as different ingredients become available. From green bean griddle cakes to a warming potato soup with bacon and cheddar, Anna gives us a seasonal take on comfort food. Still, it is her love of baking that always draws us in with treats like mini cherry pies and butterscotch white chocolate brownie bites. Colour photos. Softcover, 199pp, $29.95. Home Cooking Rachel Allen In Home Cooking, her sixth cookbook to date, Irish cook Rachel Allen shares her favourite recipes for cooking at home with family and friends. The sections here cover everything from breakfast to main meals, snacks, baking and desserts, and even a small chapter on baby purees. Allen's recipes range from comfort food like crumbed bacon chops with sweet whiskey sauce, to homemade gnocchi with gorgonzola cream, walnuts and rocket, a range of Sunday lunch mains and sides, and desserts and baking such as date and orange syrup pudding and dark, sticky gingerbread. Colour photos. Hardcover, 352 pp. $59.95. Great British Grub Brian Turner A veteran of the kitchens of the Savoy and Claridge’s, Brian Turner has also been involved with food programs on both Granada and the BBC. A promoter of traditional British food, Turner’s collection of pub food recipes includes all the iconic foods: toad in the hole, bubble and squeak, both angels and devils on horseback, jam roly-poly…There are also a few culinary invaders such as pizza and bbq ribs. A colour photo accompanies most recipes. Hardcover, 256 pp. $39.95. Jamie's America Jamie Oliver Die hard Jamie fans will need no convincing to get his latest book, but luckily those less certain will take little persuading. The recipes here speak for themselves as Jamie travels across the United States sampling the cuisine. He admits that at the outset his idea of American food was of cheap fast food, but gets some cultural lessons in New York's Chinatown, cooking with cowboys in Wyoming and Montana, learning about Southern cooking in Louisiana and Georgia, and soaking up the culinary diversity of L.A. As usual Jamie's recipes are straight-forward and do-able, and the likes of Mountain Meatballs and Egyptian Stuffed Flatbread will have you hurrying to the kitchen. Full colour photos throughout. Hardcover, 360 pp. $59.95. Good Eats Alton Brown The Food Network's favourite food scientist is back with a book chronicling his early endeavours; from Steak Your Claim to Squid Pro Quo. With lots of informative asides and helpful kitchen tips this one will interest enthusiastic young chefs eager to learn the 'why' behind food, as well as those just interested in putting a great meal on the table. Lots of colour photography and illustrations throughout. Hardcover, 396 pp. $48.95. Economy Gastronomy Allegra McEvedy Popular British cooking stars Allegra McEvedy (Leon, $49.95) and Paul Merrett serve up their collective wisdom on eating better and spending less. Their idea of spending less might not be the same as oursseafood is not always so cheapbut their slow-cooked recipes are guaranteed to fall into the eating better category. Macaroni cheese with artichoke hearts, beef pasties, and ribs and beans are sure to leave the eater with a sense of satisfaction. Colour photos. Hardcover, 320 pp. $40.00. In the Mood for Entertaining Jo Pratt The follow up to In the Mood for Food provides solutions for your every entertaining need from intimate breakfasts for two to a New Year’s Eve bash for a crowd. Pratt’s menus cover both relaxed and formal occasions. A regular on British television, she has worked with Jamie Oliver, Gary Rhodes, and Brian Turner amongst others. Colour photos. Hardcover, 288 pp. $49.95. Galton Blackiston's Summertime Galton Blackiston Owner/chef of the Michelin-starred Morston Hall Hotel in Norfolk, Galton Blackiston champions the use of seasonal ingredients on the BBC. Organized by type of meal from breakfast to outdoor suppers, the recipes in this collection showcase the freshest ingredients. Crab spring rolls with broad bean, asparagus and pea relish and blackberry blitz of Blackston's simple yet sophisticated style. Breathtaking photos of both dishes and Norfolk seascapes. Hardcover, 193 pp. $42.95. Emeril at the Grill Emeril Lagasse One of our favourite southern chefs and TV personalities, Emeril Lagasse, brings his cooking to your backyards. This is not your typical burger and steak grilling book. He covers everything from pizzas to burgers to side dishes. It's enough to get your barbeque up and running. Softcover, 248 pp. $32.99. Gordon Ramsay's Great British Pub Food Gordon Ramsay If only pub food always looked this good! Ramsay is back again, this time with Mark Sargeant, who is instrumental in the running of three of Ramsay’s pubs. Like many Ramsay titles, the book is wonderfully photographed and the layout is approachable for those looking to dive into the world of traditional British pub fare. Hardcover, 256 pp. $45.95. Back to top

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French Taste Laura Calder After a decade in France, Laura Calder is back in North America combining French chic and elegance with fusion elements –a dash of the Middle or Far East—so popular with cooks on this side of the Atlantic. She has prepared many of these straightforward recipes on her popular television show French Food at Home. The uncluttered layout makes this an easy book to use. Colour photos. Hardcover, 309 pp. $38.95. Meals for Every Occasion Ricardo Just in case you’ve misplaced your appetite, take a flip through this book. French-Canadian, Ricardo Larrivee is a Food Network regular and has a knack for simplifying recipes while keeping things interesting. His latest, slightly oversized offering is a treat to look though with delectable photography and playful layout. Fans will recognize various recipes from the television series as well as some welcome new additions. Bobby Flay's Burgers, Fries & Shakes Bobby Flay, Stephanie Banyas & Sally Jackson Bobby Flay shows off his true area of expertise with numerous takes on burgers, fries, and shakes that will surely have you reaching for the Tums. With only a few turns through this book, you'll have a hankering for a burger, fries, and maybe a Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake. A great book to have this barbecue season with enough pictures to set off a craving everytime you look though the pages. Hardcover, 160 pp. $30.00. Bake Rachel Allen British TV personality Rachel Allen is here and she is baking up a storm. Her book is a pleasure to the eye as well as the stomach. From baklava to oatcakes, it is clear that Allen's inspirations come from all over the world. Thankfully, for us, Allen doesn't stick to just the sweets and includes savory baked goods. The recipes are easy to follow and this book is perfect for the advanced as well as the beginner baker. Hardcover, 287 pp. $54.95. Delia's Frugal Food Delia Smith Delia's book from the '70's has never been more relevant. This new edition features over 160 recipes that will satisfy the stomach without emptying the wallet. Softcover, 246 pp. $24.95.   Healthy Appetite Gordon Ramsay Three star chef Gordon Ramsay is not only a wizard in the kitchen but a hyper-fit marathoner. In this accompaniment to the third series of The F Word, Ramsay’s two interests meet in 125 recipes that combine healthy eating with great flavour. The bright contemporary design makes the book a pleasure to use. Hardcover, 255 pp, $35.00. David Rocco's Dolce Vita David Rocco This is the classic story of a young lad being drawn to his grandmothers, the nonne on summer trips to Italy. A debt of gratitude to them as they have inspired a love of simple Italian food in Rocco. Lavish photography make you want to hop on the next plane! Hardcover, 368 pp. $39.95. The Main{recipes} Anthony Sedlak The popular Food Network host showcases an ingredient - lamb chops, trout, ricotta, lentils, oregano - then demonstrates how to build a complete meal around it. Beyond that, the “timing is everything’’ boxes that accompany each recipe ensure that each recipe is ready at the same time and with the least hassle. Colour photos. Softcover, 200 pp, $29.95. In the Kitchen with Anna Anna Olson Food Network star and co-owner of a growing food company based in the Niagara peninsula, Anna Olson brings contemporary flare to traditional seasonal cooking. While we usually think “baking” when we hear Anna’s name, in this book she is cooking up everything from porridge to lemon melon seed pasta to skate wing with capers and brown butter. Along with a comprehensive index, there is a list of recipes with page numbers at the beginning of each section. Colour photos. Softcover, 222 pp. $29.95. Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics Ina Garten When we saw Garten dedicated the book to Anna Pump (Loaves & Fishes Cookbook, out of print, Summer on a Plate $26.99), we were duly impressed. Ina's recognition of the long time proprietor of the Loaves and Fishes food shop on Long Island is a nod to simple, seasonal and flavourful cooking. This new book from Garten pays homage to this mantra. For fans of Barefoot Contessa the recipes don't disappoint, there's much to get excited about - Prosciutto Roasted Bass with Autumn Vegetables for example. Hardcover, 272 pp. $40.00. Cooking for Friends Gordon Ramsay Does this man ever sit down? Always candid, and humorous, he says he took all of his Delia Smith books to Oxfam after he saw her using canned mince (ground beef), he was so disappointed after all the confidence she gave people and the impact she has had on people's cooking. Back to Ramsay, this latest book is very straight forward and family oriented with lots of chatty advice. Hardcover, 272 pp, $34.95. What to Eat Now Valentine Warner The latest good looking, TV chef to come out of the BBC-TV "kitchens." Although not as young as some of the others, he is after all 36, he has taken the airwaves by storm with his show of the same name, What to Eat Now Autumn. A self described forager, cook, and culinary adventurer, Warner has worked in the kitchens of Alastair Little and Rose Carranrini. Lots of root vegetable, as well as fish and small game recipes. Hardcover, 256 pp. $55.95. Giada's Kitchen: New Italian Favorites Giada DeLaurentiis In Giada De Laurentiis's collection of 100 new recipes, she focuses on fresh ingredients, simple preparation, and bright flavor. Anyone who wants to indulge in the pleasures of italian food without feeling weighed down will find inspiration for delicious, hearty yet healthy weekday meals. Hardcover, 240 pp. $37.00. Italian Grill Mario Batali As those old Dominion store commercials said, ”It’s mainly because of the meat.” While the antipasti and vegetable side dishes here do appear delicious, it is the huge hunks of well-seasoned meat that are irresistible. Whether it is spit-roasted prime rib, pork shoulder, veal chops, or leg of lamb, it looks like something you would want to try. Other than the seasoning, the recipes have few ingredients, and require little preparation. Colour photos with most of the recipes. Hardcover, 246 pp. $31.95. Delia’s How to Cheat at Cooking Delia Smith As Nancy Silverton did before her (Twist of the Wrist, $37.95), the iconic Delia Smith shows how, despite lack of cooking skills, just about anyone, with the judicious use of cans, bags, bottles, and tubes, can create a delicious dinner. Louisiana crab cakes with red pepper mayonnaise, lightning lasagna, and fast fruit brulee are samples of Delia’s ingenuity. Colour photos. Softcover, 244 pp, $39.95. Back to top

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