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TV Chefs R to S First Crack Your Egg! John Burton Race & Angela Hartnett You let the pot run dry when trying to boil water. The baked potato exploded in the oven. With the companion to the BBC’s Kitchen Criminals, Michelin star chefs John Burton Race and Angela Hartnett (also a Gordon Ramsay sidekick) will whip you into culinary shape. From choosing equipment and learning basic techniques to producing roast pheasant with pearl barley or plum and almond tart, this book offers the clearly written instructions that will inspire beginners and the experienced cook alike. Colour photos. Hardcover, 255 pp, $54.95. Christmas with Gordon Gordon Ramsay Who doesn't love Gordon Ramsay? This culinary bad boy now provides the world with his version of a perfect holiday season, with heart and soul warming recipes and a bit of celebration on the side. Hardcover, 144 pp. $32.95. Gordon's Great Escape Southeast Asia Gordon Ramsay Gordon Ramsay's latest addition to the Great Escape series takes readers on a delectable ride through Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and Malaysia. A whirlwind tour of new, sparkling and bright flavors that's sure to inspire and inform. Based upon Ramsay's television show of the same name, recipes are provided for classics such as Massaman curry and green mango salad. Full color photography is prevalent throughout the book. Hardcover, 271 pp. $34.99. Ramsay's Best Menus Gordon Ramsay The book accompaniment to Gordon Ramsay's newest show Ramsay's Best Restaurant serves as an excellent tool for the home cook to have. 52 menus are provided, each menu is broken into 3 dishes that can be mixed and matched with other dishes from other menus resulting in a virtually endless array of combinations for any given weeknight. Ramsay's trademark simplified restaurant-quality dishes are presented with beautiful pictures, and the pastry recipes included serve as a prevalent reminder that Gordon himself began as a pastry chef. Binder, 83 pp. $47.95. Gordon Ramsay's Great Escape Gordon Ramsay The British love affair with Indian cooking has long been underway; today dishes like tikka masala and balti curries are as popular and well loved as the more traditional roast beef. In his Great Escape, Gordon Ramsay travels across India tasting dishes and compiling recipes. As well as the usual meat, fish, and vegetarian meals, there are breads, chutneys, accompaniments, snacks and street type food. The usually neglected sweets get a good chapter here too; coconut burfi and rosewater kulfi are typical offerings. There is also a very useful glossary of ingredients and lots of colour pitcures. Hardcover, 272 pp. $34.95. Gordon Ramsay's Maze Jason Atherton This North American edition, full of creative-minded Chef Jason Atherton's recipes, is testament to the inspiration and tutelage that he has received under two masters of the craft - Gordon Ramsay and Ferran Adria. The book is an effective tool for both the professional and home cook, with a creative format where a base ingredient is developed into three different recipes, the first quite professional and the second two more home-cook friendly. Hardcover, 256 pp. $35.00. 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. 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. 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. 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. Gordon Ramsay: Recipes from a Three-Star Chef Gordon Ramsay After several books playing to the fans of his various television series, this slipcased extravaganza marks a return to Gordon Ramsay’s professional kitchen roots. The portfolio of photographs and complete recipes of 50 of his classic dishes demonstrate how and why Ramsay has amassed 10 Michelin stars. It is a must for both young and seasoned chefs. Colour photos.Hardcover, 256 pp, $65.00. Gordon Ramsay's Fast Food Gordon Ramsay with Mark Sargeant and Emily Quah Gordon Ramsay brings the same intensity and high standards to home cooking that he applies to his Michelin-starred restaurants. Each of  the 15 sections (topics soups, salads, fast fish  & chips, Indian spice…) features a five recipe menu with  game plan. The squinty-eyed among us will appreciated the bright graphics and large type. Colour photos. Import, hardcover, 255 pp. $35.00. Gordon Ramsay's Playing with Fire Gordon Ramsay Following in the wake of Humble Pie (aka Roasting in Hell’s Kitchen, $32.95), the second installment of Gordon Ramsay’s autobiography, Gordon Ramsay’s Playing with Fire, focuses more on the business aspects of his life from how he went from sous-chef to chef-owner to international television star with a Bentley in the drive and two kitchens in his house. Coloured slices of Ramsay’s life. Softcover, 296 pp. $17.95. Roasting in Hell's Kitchen Gordon Ramsay Titled Humble Pie in the UK, Gordon Ramsay's autobiography is an unflinching look back at a difficult home life, the football career that almost was, and the wildly successful cooking career that is. Yes, he employs the "s" and "f" words almost as frequently in writing as he does in speaking. Colour and black and white photos trace his life from the angelic-looking four year old he was to the furrow-browed businessman he has become. Softcover, 284 pp. $17.50. Kitchen Heaven Gordon Ramsay Using earthy ingredients such as turnip, potatoes, venison and marrow, Ramsay focuses on flavour rather than flash in recipes that allow him to demonstrate his culinary insights. Colour photos of both food and Ramsay with his adoring apprentices. Hardcover, 255 pp, $45.00. Chef For All Seasons Gordon Ramsey With Marco Pierre White in retirement, Ramsey inherits the title of Bad Boy of the British culinary scene. But like White before him, there is more than notoriety to the boy; he is one of the few chefs in London to earn two Michelin stars. These recipes, which are straightforward yet innovative, demonstrate why he deserves his acclaim. Colour. $49.95. Recipe: Apple, Prune and Butterscotch Compote. Gordon Ramsay's Passion for Seafood Gordon Ramsay Simple, yet elegant, these seafood recipes are not for the novice; but with a little effort the average cook can bring to the table a sophisticated meal that will delight the palate and the eye. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs. Includes a section on buying and preparing seafood. Softcover, $42.95. Home Made Tana Ramsay 'Behind every great man is an equally talented woman.' Nothing beats the taste and comfort of real home made food. Her recipes are a perfect combination of traditional flavours and modern twists, and are divided into 12 ingredient-led sections for ease of reference, including Chicken, Lamb, Pizzas and Chocolate. Beautifully illustrated throughout, highlights include succulent lemon chicken stew, crispy roast pork with haricot beans, Pancetta & thyme, lazy bubble & squeak and a seriously chocolatey Chocolate soufflé cake with cherries and mascarpone. This is the perfect cookbook for anybody who wants to cook great food every day. Hardcover, 274 pp. $34.95. Tana Ramsay’s Real Family Food Tana Ramsay Yes, she is the “wife of.” And, like Nigella Lawson, Tamasin Day-Lewis, et al she is very photogenic. Advantages of marriage and genetics aside, Tana Ramsay knows how to feed a family Whether the simple pasta with mushrooms and bacon, porridge with almond roasted peaches or the more exotic slow-cooked Morrocan leg of lamb with lemon couscous, she presents food in a way that will captivate children. Amusingly she thanks Gordon for his patience and letting her use his kitchen after she had cracked the combination lock! Colour photos. Hardcover, 263 pp. $39.95. Express Lane Meals Rachael Ray Does this woman never stop? A new tv show, a new magazine (which we carry) and a book-a-week it seems! More recipes of the style her fans love, easy technique, easy to find ingredients and the all important quick to do. Softcover, 248 pp, $24.95. Cooking 'Round the Clock Rachael Ray Ray perks up retro recipes with contemporary ingredients to create tasty meals in under 30 minutes. Buffalo chicken salad, pita-zas (toaster oven pizzas) and long-grain and wild rice with artichokes are typical of the recipes in this all-occasion cookbook. Colour photos. Softcover, 237 pp, $21.95. Cooking Rocks!  Rachael Ray Kids, preschool to teens, get cooking with Rachael Ray's geared-to-age colour coded sections featuring dishes from crunchy oven-baked chicken toes, green noodles & ham, to rocky road hot-and-cold cocoa. Colour illustrations. Hardcover, 224 pp, $21.95. Back to top

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Napoleon’s Everyday Gourmet Grilling Ted Reader Yes, Bubba. Sure enough, Billy Bob, there is barbecuing way north of the Mason-Dixon line. High profile barbecue king Ted Reader from Paris, Ontario teams up with top barbecue manufacturer, Napoleon, from Barrie, Ontario to serve up 125 imaginative recipes ranging from rubs to grilled chocolate banana burritos. There’s even a retro grilled ham and cheese sandwich using –gasp!- processed cheese. Colour photos. Hardcover, 296 pp, $40.00. King of the Q's Blue Plate BBQ Ted Reader Ted Reader, Canada's King of the Q, has always been a little outrageous, but these recipes go above and beyond everything he has done in the past. If you ever wonder what the fuss is about barbecued food you need to get this and make a few of the recipes. Just a few we feel compelled to mention are Teddy's Grilled Cheese Beef Burger with Ludicrous Beer Butter Basting Sauce, Quail in Jager Bomb Sauce, Limoncello Swordfish with Herbed Butter Baste, and Vanilla Coke Rocky Road Cake. Colour photos. Softcover, 271 pp. $34.95. Ted Reader On Fire in the Kitchen Ted Reader Our king of the Q goes indoors and architectural, jazzing up comfort food and taking it to new heights. Who but Ted would come up with bean soup with spam croutons? Try pan-braised Swiss chard for greens with the bite of lime and crunch of cashew. Colour photos. Paper, 244 pp, $29.00. Hot, Sticky and On Fire Ted Reader From the King of the Q, Ted Reader, comes this finger-licking, saucy, tasty book. Please try Cherry Whisky Smoked Baby Back Ribs (page 122) to tempt any grill aficionado's tastebuds. Softcover. $29.00. Sticky Fingers and Tenderloins Ted Reader Fire up the barbecue and throw on a few steaks and a rack o'ribs. Whether from fish, fowl or animal, Ted Reader has found some of the best steak and rib recipes on the continent. Colour. 240 pages. $29.00. Recipe: The Boneless Rib Sticks and Stones Cookbook Ted Reader & Kathleen Sloan There are some people who deserve all good things and the affable Ted Reader is one of these. While sticks and stones may break some people's bones for Reader and Sloan they are a way to cook. The planked salmon and shrimps on vine skewers we have sampled were to die for. And the aroma of a cedar plank and chardonnay skewers was far superior to liquid fuel-soaked biquets. Hard cover, colour photos. $24.95. 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. Weekend Cooking Ricardo Ricardo is a popular TV cook in Quebec and if the book is any indication we can see why. A beautifully photographed book of recipes you want to make now! Softcover, 191 pp, $29.95. 5 Ingredient Fix Claire Robinson Claire Robinson's highly anticipated companion book to her Food Network show 5 Ingredient Fix has arrived! Included are classic recipes from her television show as well as original pieces of delectable and simple cuisine. Perfect for those looking for easy and elegant cookery, Claire's book lends itself beautifully to entertaining friends. Hardcover, 240 pp. $33.99. 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. David Rosengarten Entertains David Rosengarten For those who are totally unstrung by the mere thought of entertaining, the popular Food Network star chooses an ingredient, tells you where to find it, builds the menu, sets the scene, in short he does the thinking. The relaxed host and her/his guests may revel at a zydeco Thanksgiving or a Devon cream tea, a Mexican street party or a cassoulet dinner. Colour photos. Hardcover, 394 pp, $50.99. Cooking With The Master Chef Michel Roux Michel Roux Jr. is the owner of Le Gavroche and also the host of BBC's MasterChef: The Professionals. Here he channels his Michelin Star talent into simple, home-achievable dishes. Savor French classic dishes like Rabbit Rillettes while Chef Roux guides you through a personal tour of his home kitchen. Hardcover, $32.99. 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. 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. The Delia Collection Italian Delia Smith A collection of the best Italian recipes from 34 years of iconic brit food writer Delia Smith. Excellent, easy to follow recipes you can trust. Other titles in the series include vegetarian, chicken, and soup.136 pp. $22.95. The Delia Collection Pork Delia Smith A collection of the best pork recipes from 34 years of iconic brit food writer Delia Smith. Excellent, easy to follow recipes you can trust. Other titles in the series include chicken, italian, and soup.136 pp. $22.95. 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. Chef Michael Smith's Kitchen Michael Smith Food television personality Michael Smith returns to the cookbook scene with his latest book. Extolling the virtues of simple, clean food, Smith presents recipes versatile and interesting enough to be considered weekday night fare as well as entertaining friends and family. Softcover, 264 pp. $32.00. 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. Chef at Home Michael Smith The Food Network star takes his show off the road right into his Prince Edward Island home. Along with recipes for the hearty dishes he likes to serve to family and friends, Michael Smith tries to impart all the hints the home cook will need to cook without recipes. Colour photos. Softcover, 176 pp, $29.95. Rick Stein's Far Eastern Odyssey Rick Stein British television star Rick Stein trolls the Far East for authentic dishes. He serves up 150 recipes from Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Bali, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Color photos of both landscapes and finished dishes enhance recipes that range from Thai mussaman beef curry to crispy mussel pancakes with bean sprouts, and Shawkat's fish steamed with mustard masala. Hardcover, 319 pp. $59.95. Back to top

Martha Stewart's Cooking School Martha Stewart Just when you think Martha can't possibly reinvent herself her she is giving us a book of basics. Which for many young people under the age of 30 is probably essential. Lots of step by step photos. The book is arranged by technique rather than recipes. A great addition to the book shelf. Hardcover, 504 pp. $52.00. The Martha Stewart Living Cookbook The Editors of Martha Stewart Living The original edition of this book, published in the year 2000, marked the end of Martha Stewart Living’s first decade. Seven years on, the editors are mainly updating information, the pantry and ingredient lists, illustrated technique, seasonal menus. There is also nutritional information although there is no analysis for the individual recipes  Both vegetable and dessert sections are particularly strong. The section of colour photos and the black and white technique photos are new. Hardcover, 672 pp. $44.00. 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. Martha Stewart’s Baking Handbook Martha Stewart Warm up your ovens, people, she’s baaaaaack…and ready to bake. Beginning with a pictorial glossary of equipment and techniques, this book embraces the full mouthwatering range of baking possibilities.We have tried everything from simple scones through baguettes and a silken grapefruit tart with meringue—all were hits. Welcome back, Martha! Colour photos. Hardcover, 415 pp, $50.00.   Good Things For Entertaining Martha Stewart Another volume in the Good Things With Martha Stewart Living series, it demonstrates how to entertain with simple elegance. Packed with easy ideas, projects and recipes. Softcover, 144 pp. $33.00.   Classic Crafts and Recipes Inspired by the Songs of Christmas Martha Stewart Ahhh... Christmas with Martha Stewart. This collection includes dozens of ideas for holiday menus, gifts and decorating. You will also find voice-and-piano scores for classic Christmas songs. Very lovely. Softcover, 144 pp., 2002. $33.00. Martha Stewart's Hors D'Oeuvre Handbook Martha Stewart Say what you will (and we all do) about Martha, she and her minions are hard to beat on the entertaining front. From exquisite canapes to downhome chicken wings, Martha has fingerfood covered, and the drinks to go with. The bonus here is a really well-made book with not just one but two ribbons to mark your place, one for the photo section, one for the recipes. Hard cover, colour pictures of everything! $47.95. Good Things For Organizing, 2001, $32.00 The Wedding Planner, 1988, $54.00 Martha Stewart's Christmas: Entertaining, Decorating & Giving In The Holiday Season, 1989, $32.50 Arranging Flowers, 1999, $26.00 The Best Of Martha Stewart Weddings, 1999, $75.00 Christmas With Martha Stewart, 1998, $33.00 Entertaining, 1982 (reprint 1998), $34.95 Good Things: A Collection Of Inspired Household Ideas & Projects, 1997, $26.00 Martha Stewart's Healthy Quick Cook, 1997, $40.00 The Martha Stewart Cookbook: Collected Recipes For Every Day, 1995, $45.00 Special Occasions, 1995, $29.95 Holidays, 1994, $26.00 Martha Stewart's Menus For Entertaining, 1994, $40.00 Martha Stewart's Hors D'Oeuvres: Creation & Presentation of Fabulous Finger Food, 1992, $31.00 Martha Stewart's Quick Cook: Two Hundred Easy & Elegant Recipes, 1992, $22.00 Back to top

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