Chronicle Books
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Top Chef: |
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includes 17 recipes from ingredient challenge, 13 from the time challenge, 16 from the creativity challenge, 14 from the technique challenge and 17 from the judges challenge
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recipes include ingredients, time to prepare, fun facts and directions along with photos
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information on chefs throughout the book
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helps to aid you in planning your own quickfire event
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Fans of Top Chef will love this cookbook as it has not only delicious recipes, but facts, photos and info on the show and it's chef'testants! Extremely well done!
Clarkson Potter Publishing
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barefoot
contessa Author - Ina Garten Photographer - Quentin Bacon |
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nine recipes for cocktail hour, eight soup recipes, eleven lunch recipes, twenty-one dinner recipes, fourteen vegetable recipes, fourteen dessert recipes and thirteen breakfast recipes
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plusses like 10 no-cook things to serve with drinks, arrange flowers like a pro, cook like a pro, 10 things not to serve at a dinner party, 10 no-cook things to serve for dessert, top 10 flavor boosters
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tips in the margin
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recipes include short intro/thoughts, ingredient list, directions and photo
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FAQ's interesting and helpful
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menus in the back
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Great gift for the fan of the barefoot contessa or for anyone who enjoys delicious recipes for basic cooking! Extremely well done!
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Robin Rescues Dinner Author - Robin Miller |
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52 weeks of quick-fix meals
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350 recipes
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intro with ideas to simplify cooking
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recipes include prep list, prep time, cook time, ingredients list, description, tips, directions and ideas for leftovers
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A wealth of recipes in one book - great gift for brides! I particularly like the ideas for leftovers! Extremely well done!
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Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home |
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52 quick meal menus
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200 recipes
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divided by the season with 13 menus for each season
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recipes include description/background, prep schedule, ingredient list, directions and photo
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Beautiful photos throughout, this book could easily make a lovely coffee table book as well! Extremely well done!
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Martha Stewart's Cupcakes |
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175 ideas for recipes, decorations and more
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divided by swirled & sprinkled, dipped & glazed, simple & sweet, filled & layered, piped & topped, birthdays, holidays, celebrations, basics, templates and more
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recipes include description, ingredients, directions and photos
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This is the cookbook for cupcakes of every kind and design! I really like how it clearly explains how to make and decorate so many cupcakes. What isn't there to love about cupcakes? Little portions of delight!:^) Tremendously well done!
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishers
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The Italian Slow Cooker Author - Michele Scicolone Photographer - Alan Richardson |
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provides information, technology, safety and tips for slow cookers
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Italian pantry has a wealth of information on spices, ingredients and terms
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Includes recipes for soups (21), Sauces for Pasta (12), Risotto Polenta and Grains (13), Seafood (9), Eggs Chicken and Turkey (18), Beef Veal Pork Lamb (21), Vegetables Dried Legumes (16) and Desserts (14)
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Recipes include description of dish, serving size, ingredients list, directions and photos
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photos are amazing
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If the food tastes as good as the photos look, then these recipes are sure to become family favorites! This cookbook includes everything you want and need to know about slow cookers and amazing recipes! Combine with a slow cooker for a great family gift! Tremendously well done!
