Thursday, November 26, 2009

One Pot Wonders or Damon Lee Fowlers New Southern Kitchen

One-Pot Wonders: Effortless Meals for Hectic Nights

Author: Womans Day Editors

Woman's Day One-Pot Wonders presents fuss-free dinner solutions for today's busy woman. With a million and one things to do and dinner too, this book offers a wealth of easy and practical recipes that can be cooked or baked in only one pot! Just throw in the ingredients, turn up the heat and walk away...you can attend to your life while a delicious casserole or skillet dinner prepares itself. And with scarcely any dishes to do at the end of the meal, what more of an incentive could one need? One-Pot Wonders is the perfect, simple-dinner-solutions resource.

St. Louis Today

This book is aimed at those with hectic lifestyles, but it ought to work for anyone who wants to get out of the kitchen in a hurry, even when the big rush is only to get to the sofa to turn the page.



Read also Still Going Strong or Antipasto Table

Damon Lee Fowler's New Southern Kitchen

Author: Damon Lee Fowler

It's the way Damon Lee Fowler, author of Classical Southern Cooking, coaxes the timeless flavors of yesterday from the markets and kitchens of today. Rather than simply reproduce traditional Southern food, Fowler presents more than 160 mouthwatering, perfect-every-time recipes that take into account how we come by ingredients, the equipment we use to prepare them, and our more health-conscious way of living. The result is food that honors the spirit, the history, and especially the taste of the classic Southern table. Southern cooking, as most people think of it, doesn't exist. After all, there are as many ways to make "real" corn bread, gumbo, or fried chicken as there are cooks. So instead of dwelling on hidebound notions of authenticity, Fowler focuses on the essence of great Southern food, combining traditional ingredients in fresh ways and finding nuances of flavor and texture that may have been overlooked before. This is an unapologetically opinionated and singular book, both colored by the tastes of the author's palate, upbringing, and experiences, and connected to every cook who has ever and will ever step into a kitchen with a Southern idea of flavor in mind. In these pages you won't find "nouveau" Southern dishes that simply add cilantro or jalapeno peppers. You will find Pecan-Crusted Goat Cheese with Warm Peach Chutney, combining the best of old and new Southern elements. Pan-Broiled Pork Tenderloins with Caramelized Onions honors the Southern passion for pig but uses a lean cut of meat. Asparagus Shortcake and Shrimp and Green Tomato Gumbo put a savory twist on old favorites. Pound Cake Sandwiches, made with Bourbon Pound Cake; Orange-Praline Trifle; and Sweet Potato Ice Cream are all soul-satisfying endings to any meal. With suggested menus and resources for finding the best Southern ingredients, Damon Lee Fowler's New Southern Kitchen is sure to become a contemporary classic and an essential volume in every cookbook library, whether north or sout

Publishers Weekly

Resolutely unsplashy, Fowler (Classical Southern Cooking) is the anti-Emeril. Roasted Pecans at first seem ho-hum, but these aren't any roasted pecans: they represent the South, "a tangle of earth and refinement," and introduce a quintet of pecan-themed appetizers. The classics Buttermilk Fried Chicken, two Gumbos, Grits and Croquettes are lovingly explained, and sidebars and introductions describe everything from rendering lard to peeling tomatoes. Savannah Cutlets may seem nouveau (they use bourbon as well as parmesan cheese), but Fowler, who tempers innovation with historical background, points out parmesan has been imported to Georgia since the 18th century. Cucumber Buttermilk Soup nods to Greek influence, while Sweet Potato Latkes show Jewish flavor. The chapter on eggs is worth the price alone Fowler explains how to poach quantities of eggs without elaborate equipment. While bacon and ham appear regularly, for example in Broiled Snapper with Bacon, vegetables are often main courses, such as Scalloped Eggplant a la Creole. Seafood, such as Shrimp in Savannah Sweet Red Pepper Sauce and Lowcountry Crab au Gratin, is well represented. The dessert chapter, while short, has Bourbon Pound Cake, Lillie's Little Lemon Puddings and Gingered Peaches. Fowler's enthusiasm and thorough explanations make this book a must for anyone who loves Southern cuisine. (May) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

Library Journal

Fowler, cookbook author (Classic Southern Cooking) and food historian, emphasizes that his "new Southern kitchen" does not mean fusion cuisine or contrived nouvelle-style recipes rather, it refers to creating Southern flavors in a modern kitchen, preserving classic dishes in the face of today's hectic lifestyle. In fact, many of Fowler's recipes are inspired by old cookbooks. Although some of the techniques have been streamlined, and dishes such as those traditionally made with a lot of cream have been lightened, the recipes remain mouthwatering and undeniably "Southern" (i.e., as Fowler points out, an amalgam of Native American, African, and European influences): Pork Tenderloin Biscuits with Chutney Butter, Shrimp and Green Tomato Gumbo, Bourbon Grilled Steak, and Lillie's Little Lemon Puddings. Thoughtful menu suggestions accompany most recipes. Highly recommended. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.



Table of Contents:
A Preface and Explanation--of Sorts13
Introduction19
1To Begin With: Appetizers and Snacks for Before and Between57
2Eggs: For Breakfast and Everything Else83
3Grits and Rice: The Great Southern Grains97
4The Southern Soup Kettle: Soups, Stews, and Gumbos111
5Fish and Shellfish: From Sea and Stream141
6Meats: From Field and Farmyard171
7Chicken and Other Poultry: The South's Golden Icon213
8Vegetables: The Staple of the Southern Table251
9Salads: Of Leaves and Leftovers321
10New Southern Baking: Breads, Cakes, and Pastries343
11The Southern Dessert Table: Puddings, Ices, and Other Composed Sweets375
Gathering Around the New Southern Table411
Resources415
Index419

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Wine Report or Camp Cookery

Wine Report

Author: Tom Stevenson

The essential insider's guide to every major wine-growing region in the world, the book offers dozens of helpful Top 10 lists covering a broad range of topics, including Best-Value Producers, Greatest-Quality Wines, and Most Exciting or Unusual Finds.

Author Biography: Tom Stevenson has been writing about wine for nearly thirty years and is the author of more than 20 books. He's been nominated Wine Writer of the Year on three occasions and received the coveted Wine Literary Award, America's lifetime achievement award for wine writing.



Go to: Objective Based Safety Training or Capitalism and Modernity

Camp Cookery

Author: Horace Kephart

Originally published in 1910, this early outdoor cookery book gives recipes for outdoor delicacies such as Lungwort bread and dried beans. Written by Horace Kephart, who was a reknowned outdoorsman of the time, this delightful and fully-illustrated cookbook contains, in addition to recipes, a wealth of advice and comment on camping and life in general.



Table of Contents:
Forewordvii
IProvisions1
IIUtensils18
IIIFires28
IVDressing and Keeping Game and Fish36
VMeat49
VIGame65
VIIFish and Shellfish82
VIIICured Meats, etc. Eggs93
IXBreadstuffs and Cereals102
XVegetables. Soups121
XIBeverages and Desserts135
Appendix144

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Foodservice Facilities Planning or Organic Cooking

Foodservice Facilities Planning

Author: Edward A Kazarian

The foodservice industry gets more competitive every day. As a result, initial planning is extremely important and has become a key factor in determining the success or failure of an operation. This fully updated edition of the best-selling text on foodservice facilities planning shows students how to create a facility that blends the most efficient work environment with an ambience that will attract more customers. Students will find all-new information on how to—


• cost-effectively design an operation
• properly select and efficiently maintain equipment
• successfully plan and accurately evaluate foodservice layouts
• plan fast-food facilities and bakeshops
• cut costs through more efficient energy planning.

Equipped with this comprehensive book, students will develop expertise in all aspects of foodservice facilities planning, from prospectus to finished facility. The author provides sample layouts of award-winning floor plans from which effective designs can be modeled. Students will also find practical exercises that help prepare them for common problems that may arise while planning their own operation. They will also learn how to organize data to begin planning, how to develop feasibility studies, how to fully equip and operate their own facility, and most important, how to make their facility achieve maximum productivity and profits. Whether you are a student just learning the business, a foodservice planner, consultant, or decision maker in the industry, this practical reference book can make you an indispensable member of the foodservice facility planning team. An ideal classroom tool for students interested in careers inthe foodservice industry, Foodservice Facilities Planning can also offer firm guidance to veteran foodservice planners, consultants, and decision makers.



Read also The Six Unsolved Ciphers or Office 2007 Bible

Organic Cooking: 300 Simple Organic Gourmet Recipes for a Healthier Life

Author: World School Publication

This book is a healthy lifestyle guide that contains complete, organic meal plans-from breakfast specials to super suppers, from fabulous lunches to vegetarian delights, from amazing drinks to delectable desserts. Organic ingredients, chosen for their health value, have been combined in creative ways to produce incredibly delicious, nutritionally well-balanced, gourmet meals, yet which are very simple to prepare. Serving suggestions are included, as well as valuable nutritional and health information, and an organic source guide.



Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Pizzas rapidas y faciles or Planning Meals

Pizzas rapidas y faciles

Author: Edimat

For chefs and novices alike, this handy series makes cooking a delight and eating a pleasure. Featuring cuisines from around the world, each recipe is depicted with clear instructions and illustrated sequences. The versatility and use of everyday ingredients to enhance and enrich meals is explored in each book.
 

Si comer es un placer, cocinar puede ser un deleite con esta colección de recetas mundiales, está pensado para cocineros y para los novatos. Todas las recetas incluyen claras instrucciones que se completan con ilustraciones. Estos libros revelan la versatilidad de los ingredientes más cotidianos así como estos trucos que enriquecen la comida.



See also: Understanding and Overcoming Depression or The Type 2 Diabetes SourceBook

Planning Meals (Quamut)

Author: Quamut

Quamut is the fastest, most convenient way to learn how to do almost anything. From tasting wine to managing your retirement accounts, Quamut gives you reliable information in a concise chart format that you can take anywhere. Quamut charts are:

  • Authoritative: Written by experts in their field so you have the most reliable information available.
  • Clear: Our explanations take you step-by-step through everything from performing CPR to threading a needle.
  • Concise: You’ll learn just what you need to know—no more, no less.
  • Precise: Quamut charts include detailed text, photos, and illustrations to show you exactly how to do just about anything.
  • Portable: Your know-how goes with you wherever your projects lead.
  • Durable: A laminated finish helps Quamut charts withstand repeated use (Car Care & Roadside Emergencies) and abuse (Cooking Basics).

Tired of takeout?

Planning a weekly menu not only reduces the time and money you spend on food, it also gives you control over what goes into each meal you make for yourself, family, and friends. Read on for a taste of how to:

  • Shop for food more efficiently and cost-effectively

  • Plan meals and schedule your cooking time in advance

  • Cook for kids, dinner parties, picnics, potlucks, and other gatherings



Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Smoked Salmon or Flavorful Seasons Cookbook

Smoked Salmon: Delicious Innovative Recipes

Author: Max Hansen

The French Laundry's Thomas Keller calls Max Hansen's smoked salmon "arguably the finest smoked salmon produced in America." Now Hansen brings us his 60 favorite ways to enjoy its incomparable flavor. Each succulent dish highlights the versatility of this irresistible, easy-to-find delicacy, whether it's featured in a soup, salad, sandwich, or main course. For elegant parties, the Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs with fresh dill make a fantastic starter. Creative dinner ideas include Smoked Salmon Ravioli and Roasted Smoked Salmon on a Bed of French Lentils, drizzled with Bacon-Horseradish Butter Sauce. With gorgeous photographs, instructions for smoking salmon at home, and useful tips such as how to make beautiful salmon "rose" garnishes, this is the ultimate guide to life in the pink.

Author Biography: Max Hansen owns Max & Me Catering in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where his signature product is his smoked salmon. Suzanne Goldenson is a Princeton-based food writer and restaurant critic, as well as the author of numerous books on food and wine. Sang An is a New York-based photographer specializing in still life, interiors, and food.

Publishers Weekly

Hansen, owner of Max & Me Catering in Bucks County, Pa., offers his restaurant's signature dish, smoked salmon, among many other recipes in a nicely designed cookbook full of enticing photos and fun retro designs. A chapter on "Canapes and Hors d'Oeuvres" opens with such entries as Smoked Salmon "Roses" on Eli's Raisin-Pecan Bread, and Crostini with Smoked Salmon, Arugula, Mascaropone, and Fried Shallots. Hansen and food writer Goldenson then move on from first courses (Smoked Salmon and Spoonbill Caviar with Shaved Fennel and Herbs) to breakfast basics, such as Scrambled Eggs with Lox and Onions, and Smoked Salmon Frittata with Potatoes, Onions, and Chervil. Rounding out the book are great ideas for lunch: Smoked Salmon Croque-Monsieur, for example, and Whole-Grain Wheat Bread with Smoked Salmon, Hummus, Avocado, Tomato, and Sprouts. The authors' recipes are accessible, their tone is friendly, and they include all the steps necessary to prepare and serve salmon, from smoking to slicing. (Sept.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.



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Flavorful Seasons Cookbook: Great-Tasting Recipes for Winter, Spring, Summer and Fall

Author: Nancy S Hughes

Whether its winter, spring, summer, or fall, here are hundreds of seasonal recipes waiting with one thing in common--well-balanced great taste. FLAVORFUL SEASONS COOKBOOK includes complete nutrition information. Information on calories, protein, fat, fiber, saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol, carbohydrate counts and diabetic exchanges accompany every recipe.