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Vegetable Soups from Deborah Madison's Kitchen
Vegetable Soups from Deborah Madison's Kitchen
by Deborah Madison
Staff Pick
Thus far, I've only made a few of the soups in Deborah Madison's Vegetable Soups from Deborah Madison's Kitchen, and already my neighbors (literally) have asked me for the recipes. Organized by season as well as main ingredient, and including a welcome... (read more)

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Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes
Food Matters: A Guide to Conscious Eating with More Than 75 Recipes
by Mark Bittman
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Do you want to lead a healthier, more sustainable life? If so, let Food Matters be your common-sense guide to slimming your waistline and your carbon footprint. Bittman examines the energy and calories it takes to produce a meal before it even lands on... (read more)

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The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time
The Family Dinner: Great Ways to Connect with Your Kids, One Meal at a Time
by Laurie David
Staff Pick
This book is both inspiring and empowering. There are great ideas for making family meals a reality in your home. Menus, recipes, conversation starters, and much more. Besides the how-to aspect, there are stories about family meals past and present from... (read more)

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Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food
Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food
by Jeff Potter
Staff Pick
Cooking for Geeks is not only one of my favorite cookbooks of 2010, it may be one of my top five books of the year, period. It's that readable. I'd say that Jeff Potter is like Harold McGee or Alton Brown for the nerd herd, but, really, any DIY foodista... (read more)

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The Art of Mexican Cooking: Traditional Mexican Cooking for Aficionados
The Art of Mexican Cooking: Traditional Mexican Cooking for Aficionados
by Diana Kennedy
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There is no advocate of Mexican cooking who is more informed than Diana Kennedy. Passionate home cooks will find this classic, now back in print, an essential reference for creating authentic Mexican food. From casual to festive, these reliable... (read more)

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Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen
Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen
by Julie Powell
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Finally, someone willing to admit just how dirty a kitchen can get! Powell's story is at once a comic tale of struggling to find one's balance in the adult world, and a witty exploration of why — and how — we cook. Gastronomes, as well as those more... (read more)

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Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (Barefoot Contessa)
Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home (Barefoot Contessa)
by Ina Garten
Staff Pick
I love all of Ina Garten's cookbooks but this one changed my holiday life this year. Hollandaise over asparagus is a family Thanksgiving must and for years I've made it just like my mother did — copper bottomed pan, wooden spoon, and what seemed like... (read more)

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Raising the Salad Bar: Beyond Leafy Greens -- Inventive Salads with Beans, Whole Grains, Pasta, Chicken, and More
Raising the Salad Bar: Beyond Leafy Greens -- Inventive Salads with Beans, Whole Grains, Pasta, Chicken, and More
by Catherine Walthers and Alison Shaw
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I'm not very big on salads, despite being a vegan. However, I know what's good for me, and salad greens are an important part of a healthy diet — I just need something more than a few greens and some dressing. Which brings me to Raising the Salad Bar... (read more)

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Just in Case: How to Be Self-Sufficient When the Unexpected Happens
Just in Case: How to Be Self-Sufficient When the Unexpected Happens
by Kathy Harrison
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Many disaster-preparedness guides are hardcore; they assume that you can afford to dash out and buy a three-month food supply right this second and that you have the dedication to stock haz-mat gear in your basement. If you are more concerned with being... (read more)

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The Big Sur Bakery Cookbook: A Year in the Life of a Restaurant
The Big Sur Bakery Cookbook: A Year in the Life of a Restaurant
by Michelle Wojtowicz and Philip Wojtowicz and Michael Gilson and Catherine Price
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The Big Sur Bakery, a battered little lodge tucked into the woods behind a gas station on Highway 1, is a culinary gem. Local ingredients, seasonal produce, and a vision born from a truly unique corner of the world will earn this cookbook a permanent... (read more)

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Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home
Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home
by Martha Stewart
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Set a formal table, get streak-free windows, and fix a leaky faucet — all in the most efficient way! The expert shares her secrets to keeping your home beautiful and running smoothly.... (read more)

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The Silver Spoon Cookbook
The Silver Spoon Cookbook
by Editors of Phaidon Press
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The classic Italian cooking bible is now translated for the first time. Immaculate design meets the most delicious of recipes. No cook worth his salt should be without it!... (read more)

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Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients
Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients
by Ina Garten
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Back to Basics operates on a simple premise: use few ingredients, but use the best. Ina Garten encourages cooks to choose fresh herbs and seasonal produce to create simple, flavorful dishes. Plus, the photographs are as tantalizing as the recipes.... (read more)

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Gifts Cooks Love: Recipes for Giving
Gifts Cooks Love: Recipes for Giving
by Sur La Table
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The best thing about giving gifts of food is that, if you make twice as much, you get to keep some for yourself. Gifts Cooks Love is chock full of presents you'll want to give to yourself. What makes this Sur La Table title stand out is that the recipes... (read more)

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Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking
Morimoto: The New Art of Japanese Cooking
by Masaharu Morimoto
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Morimoto is a standout among today's food celebrities, and his new book of Japanese cooking — filled with delicious, approachable recipes — has universal appeal. With more Americans being turned on to Japanese cuisine as a new way to enjoy... (read more)

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Old Man Drinks: Recipes, Advice, and Barstool Wisdom
Old Man Drinks: Recipes, Advice, and Barstool Wisdom
by Robert Schnakenberg
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At first I liked Old Man Drinks for the geezer aphorisms. Then I noticed the drinks. These are workingman drinks of yesteryear and today — drinks you can order in any bar in any neighborhood in America without getting the stink eye from the bartender... (read more)

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Sarabeth's Bakery: From My Hands to Yours
Sarabeth's Bakery: From My Hands to Yours
by Sarabeth Levine
Staff Pick
A sure bet in a trip to New York City is a visit to one of Sarabeth's bakeries. For those of us enjoying "staycations," we now have Sarabeth's Bakery: From My Hands to Yours to bring a little fine baking to our meals. No longer do I have to dream of... (read more)

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The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet
The Kind Diet: A Simple Guide to Feeling Great, Losing Weight, and Saving the Planet
by Alicia Silverstone
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The Kind Diet is a fabulous introduction to the vegan lifestyle. Not only are Alicia Silverstone's vegan recipes delectable, but she teaches readers, with honesty and warmth, how to attain a new, healthier body. All without harming the planet — and, in... (read more)

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Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip -- Confessions of a Cynical Waiter
Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip -- Confessions of a Cynical Waiter
by The Waiter
Staff Pick
Waiter Rant is a delightful look at restaurant life from the other side of the tablecloth. The Waiter will enlighten and instruct you while sometimes grossing you out. Comparisons to Kitchen Confidential can’t be avoided, and Waiter Rant is a welcome... (read more)

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Born Round: The Secret History of a Full-Time Eater
Born Round: The Secret History of a Full-Time Eater
by Frank Bruni
Staff Pick
A funny, brutally honest memoir from New York Times restaurant critic Frank Bruni about his complicated relationship with food. Truly original and compulsively readable.... (read more)

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