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Devoured: From Chicken Wings to Kale Smoothies--How What We Eat Defines Who We Are

Sophie Egan · William Morrow
Pages: 416
Format: Print book

A provocative look at how and what Americans eat and why - a flavorful blend of The Omnivore's Dilemma, Salt Sugar Fat, and Freakonomics that reveals how the way we live shapes the way we eat.

Food writer and Culinary Institute of America program director Sophie Egan takes readers...

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Stir: My Broken Brain and the Meals That Brought Me Home

Jessica Fechtor · Avery
Format: Hardcover

An exquisite memoir about how food connects us to ourselves, our lives, and each other. At 28, Jessica Fechtor was happily immersed in graduate school and her young marriage, and thinking about starting a family. Then one day, she went for a run and an aneurysm burst in her brain. She nearly...
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101 Asian Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die: Discover a New World of Flavors in Authentic Recipes

Jet Tila · Page Street Publishing
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback

Authentic Asian Cooking Made Simple for EveryoneJet Tila knows a thing or two about authentic Asian cuisine. From a kid growing up in LA in a Thai and Chinese family to a prominent chef, restaurant owner and judge on Cutthroat Kitchen, he brings his years of experience and hard-earned knowledge...
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Saladish: A Crunchier, Grainier, Herbier, Heartier, Tastier Way with Vegetables

ILENE ROSEN · Artisan
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

A "saladish" recipe is like a salad, and yet so much more. It starts with an unexpectedly wide range of ingredients, such as Japanese eggplants, broccoli rabe, shirataki noodles, Bosc pears, and chrysanthemum leaves. It emphasizes contrasting textures - toothsome, fluffy, crunchy,...
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Knife: Texas Steakhouse Meals at Home

John Tesar · Flatiron Books
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

Legendary chef John Tesar reveals the secrets to cooking the purest, beefiest, most delicious steak you've ever tasted. Infused with the flavor of Texas and Tesar's culinary genius, Knife reveals Tesar's "Back to the Pan" method for cooking the perfect steak. Tesar doesn't...
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The glorious vegetables of Italy

Domenica Marchetti · Chronicle Books
Format:  Book : English

This book is a tribute to Italy's many glorious vegetables, from the bright, orange-fleshed pumpkins of autumn to the tender green fava beans of early spring. Organized by course, this lavishly photographed cookbook lauds the latest dining trend—the vegetable's starring role...
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America--Farm to Table: Simple, Delicious Recipes Celebrating Local Farmers

Mario Batali · Grand Central Life & Style; Gift edition
Format: Hardcover

Bestselling author and world-renown chef Mario Batali pays homage to the American farmer-from Maine to Los Angeles-in stories, photos, and recipes.AMERICA -- FARM TO TABLE Simple, Delicious Recipes Celebrating Local FarmersMario Batali, who knows the importance of ingredients to any amazing...
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Studio Olafur Eliasson: The Kitchen

Olafur Eliasson
Format: Print book

A cookbook with over 100 vegetarian recipes for the home cook from the studio kitchen of world-renowned artist Olafur Eliasson.Discover the act of cooking and eating in a creative environment with Studio Olafur Eliasson: The Kitchen.Featuring over 100 vegetarian recipes cooked at Olafur...
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Tasting Georgia: A Food and Wine Journey in the Caucasus With over 80 Recipes

Carla Capalbo · Interlink Books
Pages: 288
Format: Print book

Winner of the prestigious André Simon Award explores Georgia s culinary traditions.Nestled between the Caucasus Mountains and the Black Sea, and with a climate similar to the Mediterranean s, Georgia has colorful, delicious food. Vegetables blended with walnuts and vibrant herbs, subtly...
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Guy Fieri Family Food: 125 Real-Deal Recipes-Kitchen Tested, Home Approved

Guy Fieri · William Morrow
Pages: 352
Format: Print book

The Food Network superstar and New York Times bestselling author dishes up flavorful All-American family-friendly meals for weeknights and weekends alike.

As one of Food Network's biggest stars, Guy has taken America on a cross-country tour in Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. He's...

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Live Lagom: Balanced Living, the Swedish Way

ANNA BRONES · Ten Speed Press
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover

An inviting exploration of "the new hygge": the Swedish concept of lagom--finding balance in moderation--featuring inspiration and practical advice on how to find a happy medium in life, home, work, and health.Following the cultural phenomena of fika and hygge, the allure of Scandinavian...
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Old-School Comfort Food: The Way I Learned to Cook

Alex Guarnaschelli · Clarkson Potter; 3.10.2013 edition
Format: Hardcover

How does one become an Iron Chef and a Chopped judge on Food Network—and what does she really cook at home?Alex Guarnaschelli grew up in a home suffused with a love of cooking, where soufflés and cheeseburgers were equally revered. The daughter of a respected cookbook editor...
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Manresa: An Edible Reflection

David Kinch · Ten Speed Press
Format: Hardcover

The long-awaited cookbook by one of the San Francisco Bay Area's star chefs, David Kinch, who has revolutionized restaurant culture with his take on the farm-to-table ethic and focus on the terroir of the Northern California coast. Since opening Manresa in Los Gatos in 2002,...
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The Apple Cookbook, 3rd Edition: 125 Freshly Picked Recipes

Olwen Woodier · Storey Publishing, LLC
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback

From sweet to savory and from breakfast to bedtime, apples take center stage in this fun volume. With recipes ranging from traditional apple pies and crisps to unexpected surprises like Ground Lamb Kebabs with Apple Mint Raita, this new edition of the best-selling classic has been completely...

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The Third Plate: Field Notes on the Future of Food

Dan Barber · The Penguin Press
Pages: 486
Format: Print book

"Not since Michael Pollan has such a powerful storyteller emerged to reform American food." - The Washington PostToday's optimistic farm-to-table food culture has a dark secret: the local food movement has failed to change how we eat. It has also offered a false promise for the future...
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