February 2023 MBR The Cookbook Shelf

The Cookbook Shelf

Knead Peace
Andrew Green
Kyle Books
c/o Octopus Books
236 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
www.octopusbooksusa.com
9781804191019, $29.99, HC, 192pp

https://www.amazon.com/Knead-Peace-Ukraine-Recipes-support/dp/1804191019

Synopsis: Inspired by the resilient spirit of Anna Makievska and The Bakehouse, Kyiv, who have continued to bake day and night throughout the Russian attacks on the people and infrastructure of Ukrain, "Knead Peace: Bake for Ukraine: Recipes from the world's best bakers in support of Ukraine" is a unique collection of beautiful bakes in support of Ukraine.

Each recipe was donated by esteemed bakeries from across the globe. Included are sweet and savoury breads, indulgent cakes and cookies, and delicious pies and tarts from Anna Makievska of The Bakehouse, Kyiv; Maxblach-Gentile of Tartine Bakery; Richard Bertinet; Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovic of Honey & Company.; Vanessa Kimbell of The Sourdough School; Alix Andre of Arome Bakery; Hellen Goh and Kitt Tait of The Orange Bakery; Yotam Otto Lenghi and Ixta Belfrage.

Critique: Knead Peace, founded by Andrew Green, was born from the idea that baking is a community that has the power to make a difference. Informative and beautifully illustrated with full color photographs, a simple pleasure to browse through and plan menus with, "Knead Peace: Bake for Ukraine: Recipes from the world's best bakers in support of Ukraine" is unreservedly and enthusiastically recommended for personal, family, and community library cookbook collections.

Editorial Note: Andrew Green (https://www.jamesbeard.org/chef/andrew-green) has worked in some of the finest kitchens in the UK and abroad, with a particular love of baking and patisserie. He spent the initial stage of his career working at a range of venues and restaurants across London including the RAC club (where he was consequently offered employment with Nobu London) and the City of London Club amongst others. He also completed work stages with many restaurants including Gordon Ramsey's Royal Hospital Road (three Michelin stars), Nobu London (one Michelin star), He then moved to South Africa for love and continued to build an impressive career, assisting the launch of an array of establishments as head chef. He's also received many awards as head chef including 'Best Asian Restaurant' for Saigon Suzy in the National Restaurant awards.

152 Non-Sad Lunches You Can Make in 5 Minutes
Alexander Hart
Smith Street Books
c/o Rizzoli
300 Park Avenue South, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10010
www.rizzoliusa.com
9781922754073, $26.95, PB, 336pp

https://www.amazon.com/152-Non-Sad-Lunches-Make-Minutes/dp/1922754072

Synopsis: There are few things sadder than a just another ordinary and repetitious desk lunch. But who has the time or endless inspiration to come up with fresh new ideas for a delicious noontime meal every day?

With the publication of "152 Non-sad Lunches You Can Make in 5 Minutes", cookbook author Alexander Hart will to put to an end to the sad desk lunch. Packed from cover to cover with of delicious, healthy lunchbox ideas that can be put together in just 5 minutes (many of which are vegetarian or vegan, gluten free and dairy free) there's no reason to eat a drab, unhealthy, or expensive lunch again.

There is also 'real world practical' advice throughout on how to make bulk lunches for your week and how you might be able to overhaul last night's leftovers into a great midday meal. You'll never be short of time or inspiration with this handy cookbook that is specifically designed to be used daily!

Critique: Beautifully and profusely illustrated with palate pleasing, appetite satisfying, kitchen cook friendly, DIY five minute-or-less-to-prepare recipes for lunches, "152 Non-Sad Lunches You Can Make in 5 Minutes" will prove to be an immediately welcome and enduringly appreciated addition to personal, family, professional, and community library cookbook collections.

Editorial Note" Alexander Hart (https://www.smithstreetbooks.com/book-author/alexander-hart) is a cook and food writer based in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. He's been longtime believer that a healthy lunch leads to a healthy life. He has previously authored Jar Salads, The 5-Minute Vegan Lunchbox, The 5-Minute Salad Lunchbox, and The 5-Minute 5-Ingredient Lunchbox, all published by Smith Street Books.

Fish for Dinner
Nathan Outlaw
Kyle Books
c/o Octopus Publishing
236 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
http://www.kylebooks.com
9781914239809, $34.99, HC, 224pp

https://www.amazon.com/Fish-Dinner-Nathan-Outlaw/dp/1914239806

Synopsis: Chef Nathan Outlaw is in the process of rebranding and refocusing his Michelin-starred Cornwall restaurants to offer a more affordable and relaxed approach to fine dining. This is driven by his increased interest in accessibility and sustainability, and "Fish For Dinner" is his new collection of delicious fish dishes that will appeal to home cooks looking for easy (and delicious) seafood recipes.

An informative introduction covers how to buy fish ethically, advice on equipment, tips for fish preparation and cooking techniques, followed by a section on the best fish species for cooking. This is followed by recipes which are divided into such chapters as: Flash in a Pan, One in the Oven, Steamed & Poached, Over the Coals, No Cook, Super Salads, Deep & Crispy, In a Bowl and Snack. Of special note is a final section that offers sauce recipes, from Hollandaise to chilli sauce.

Critique: Comprised of beautifully and profusely illustrated recipes that are especially 'kitchen cook friendly' in organization and presentation, "Fish For Dinner" is an impressive compendium of seafood dishes that are as palate-pleasing and appetite -satisfying, as they are nutritionally healthy and menu inspiring. A true seafood lover's delight, "Fish For Dinner" is highly recommended for personal, family, and community library cookbook collections. It should also be noted that "Fish For Dinner" is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $14.99).

Editorial Note: Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw (www.outlaws.co.uk ) trained with Rick Stein and now runs his own two restaurants in Port Isaac, Cornwall. He appears regularly on Saturday Kitchen and Great British Menu, and also featured on Rick Stein's Cornwall TV series. He can be followed on Twitter at @nathanoutlaw

Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy
Toni Okamoto
BenBella Books
www.benbellabooks.com
9781637742495, #26.95, PB, 256pp

https://www.amazon.com/Plant-Based-Budget-Quick-Easy-Freezer-Friendly/dp/1637742495

Synopsis: With the publication of "Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy: 100 Fast, Healthy, Meal-Prep, Freezer-Friendly, and One-Pot Vegan Recipes ", blogger and cookbook author Toni Okamoto is back to make mealtime delicious, affordable, and easier than ever a compendium of 100 vegan recipes for meal prep, one-pot and one-pan meals, make-ahead dishes, sheet pan suppers, and more.

When we're crunched for time, cooking something healthy and tasty often falls off our to-do lists. But with a little planning (and some smart recipes), eating well can fit into even the busiest lifestyle.

A follow-up to her popular first book, "Plant-Based on a Budget", in this new culinary compendium Toni turns her attention to recipes that save you time and energy in the kitchen -- and, of course, save you money, too! In "Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy", Toni shares creative ways to cut down on active kitchen time without having to invest in a ton of expensive equipment or resort to pricey premade foods.

If meal prep isn't your jam, never fear; Toni offers so much more. Chapters focus on time-saving strategies like make-ahead meals, one-pot or one-pan dishes, sheet pan dishes and casseroles, 30-minute mains, and even simple desserts. Many recipes can be made oil-free, and Toni offers plenty of adaptations for your Instant Pot and air fryer.

"Plant-Based on a Budget" offers kitchen cook friendly recipes ranging from Freezer-Friendly Pancakes and Waffles; Weeknight Pasta; Spinach Alfredo; and Tater Tot Casserole, to One-Pot Veggie-Packed Potato Leek Soup; Sheet Pan Ratatouille; Spicy Peanut Udon Noodles; and Mini Pizza Bagels, Chocolate Peanut Butter Bark -- and more!

Critique: A profusely and beautifully illustrated collection of palate-pleasing, appetite-satisfying, budget-conscious vegan themed recipes, "Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy: 100 Fast, Healthy, Meal-Prep, Freezer-Friendly, and One-Pot Vegan Recipes" is an extraordinary and highly recommended addition to personal, family, professional, and community library Vegetarian/Vegan cookbook collections. It should be noted that "Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy" is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $12.99).

Editorial Note: Toni Okamoto (https://www.toniokamoto.com) is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website, food blog, and meal plan that shows you how to save dough by eating veggies. She is also the author of Plant-Based on a Budget and The Super Easy Vegan Slow Cooker Cookbook. Plant-Based on a Budget has been featured in Reader's Digest, US News and World Report, and more. Toni's also a regular presence on the FOX affiliate in Sacramento, where she teaches viewers how to break their meat habit without breaking their budget.

Taste of Home: One Pot Favorites
Editorial Staff
Taste of Home
c/o Enthusiast Brand / Trusted Media Brand
PO Box 5294, Harlan, IA 51593-0794
https://www.tasteofhome.com
https://www.trustedmediabrands.com
9781617658938, $24.99, Spiral Bound, 448pp

https://www.amazon.com/Taste-Home-Favorites-meal-one/dp/1617658936

Synopsis: One-dish meals have been a dinnertime staple for years -- and today they're more popular than ever! That's why the team at Taste of Home assembled 519 best-of-the-best recipes for their impressive new cookbook "One Pot Favorites".

From Instant Pot meal-in-one dishes to complete dinners baked on a sheet pan, each of these hearty one-dish wonders are absolutely time-stressed kitchen cook friendly. You will also find simmering Dutch oven specialties, cast-iron skillet suppers, slow-cooker classics, satisfying stews and many more recipes, each offering the one-dish convenience today's family cooks crave.

Critique: Replete with mouth-watering full color photographs of finished dishes, "Taste of Home One Pot Favorites: 519 Dutch Oven, Instant Pot(R), Sheet Pan and other meal-in-one lifesavers" is a foodie's delight to simply browse through one delicious page at a time. Ideal for menu planning this culinary compendium will be a welcome and enduringly appreciated contribution to personal, family, and community library 'family friendly' cookbook collections. It should be noted that "Taste of Home One Pot Favorites: 519 Dutch Oven, Instant Pot(R), Sheet Pan and other meal-in-one lifesavers" is also available in a paperback edition (9781621458937, $19.99) and in a digital book format (Kindle, $14.99).

Taste Of Home: Make-Ahead Comfort Foods
Editorial Staff
Taste of Home
c/o Enthusiast Brand / Trusted Media Brand
PO Box 5294, Harlan, IA 51593-0794
https://www.tasteofhome.com
https://www.trustedmediabrands.com
9781621458265, $17.99, PB, 256pp

https://www.amazon.com/Taste-Home-Ahead-Comfort-Foods/dp/1621458873

Synopsis: A tight schedule doesn't mean avoiding your favorite comfort foods. Simply make them ahead of time using the recipes compiled by the experts at Taste of Home to be found in "Taste Of Home: Make-Ahead Comfort Foods: 200 Prep-Now Eat-Later Recipes", one of their newest cookbooks specifically designed to help you serve truly memorable meals that your family will request most -- no matter how busy your household might be.

Take advantage of this beautifully illustrated culinary collections of breakfast bakes that set up in the fridge overnight, savory meats that season themselves in an 8-hour marinade and slow-cooked classics that simmer to perfection while you're working elsewhere. You will even find a Bonus Chapter, "Cook Once, Eat Twice" that includes a selection of serve one/freeze one casseroles and shows you how to prepare one meal and turn the extras into a second dinner so delicious no one will realize they're enjoying leftovers.

Critique: Of special note is the inclusion of At-a-Glance icons, serving suggestions and more, ensuring that "Taste of Home Make Ahead Comfort Foods: 200 Prep-Now Eat-Later Recipes" is a favorite cookbook that will referred to for menu planning by time stressed family cooks again and again. A true culinary treasure, "Taste of Home Make Ahead Comfort Foods" is an especially recommended addition to personal, family, and community library cookbook collections. It should be noted that "Taste of Home Make Ahead Comfort Foods" is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $11.99).

Editorial Note: Taste Of Home is a premier publisher of family cook friendly cookbooks: (https://www.amazon.com/stores/Taste-of-Home/author/B00J24QD5G)

Easy Vegan Home Cooking
Laura Theodore
Hatherleigh Press
c/o The Hatherleigh Foundation
62545 State Highway 10, Hobart, NY 13788
www.hatherleighpress.com
9781578269259, $25.00, HC, 288pp

https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Vegan-Home-Cooking-Plant-Based/dp/1578269253

Synopsis: Whether you are an accomplished vegan chef or just learning the craft of creating pleasing plant-based meals for your family, it is essential to find recipes that are delicious and easy to prepare.

With the publication of "Easy Vegan Home Cooking: Over 125 Plant-Based and Gluten-Free Recipes for Wholesome Family Meals", celebrity chef Laura Theodore shows you how by showcasing healthy recipes that require eight ingredients or fewer, while focusing on bountiful breakfasts, light lunches, satisfying suppers, and delightful desserts.

"Easy Vegan Home Cooking" takes the guesswork out of eating healthier by sharing shopping lists, pantry "must-haves," quick cooking tips, flavor enhancers, and effective plant-based substitutions and is specifically designed to please vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores alike.

Critique: Illustrated throughout with full color photography of finished dishes, "Easy Vegan Home Cooking: Over 125 Plant-Based and Gluten-Free Recipes for Wholesome Family Meals" is an impressive DIY source for creating memorable menus -- even when stressed for time. Thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly" in organization and presentation, "Easy Vegan Home Cooking" will prove to be an immediately welcome addition to personal, professional, family, and community library Vegan/Vegetarian cook book collections. It should be noted that "Easy Vegan Home Cooking" is also readily available in a digital book format (Kindle, $12.99) as well.

Editorial Note: Laura Theodore (https://jazzyvegetarian.com/about-me) is a nationally recognized television personality, podcast radio host, and celebrity PBS vegan chef. Laura is co-creator of the highly successful Jazzy Vegetarian cooking series on national public television, and she is host of the Jazzy Vegetarian Podcast on Unity Online Radio. She is also an award-winning cookbook author with such titles as Jazzy Vegetarian's Deliciously Vegan and Vegan for Everyone. Laura has made guest appearances on The Talk on CBS, Insider/Entertainment Tonight, and the WCBS Radio Health Report. She has been featured in the New York Times, New York Daily News, Mother Earth Living, VegNews, Family Circle, Readers Digest, and PBS Food, among other highly respected news, food and lifestyle-related journals as well as been on the cover of American Vegan.

The Social Food
Shirley Garrier, author/contributor
Mathieu Zouhairi, author/contributor
Rizzoli
300 Park Avenue South, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10010
www.rizzoliusa.com
9780847872596, $40.00, HC, 320pp

https://www.amazon.com/Social-Food-Cooking-Inspired-Flavors/dp/0847872599

Synopsis: Discerning epicureans and dedicated foodies need look no further. With the publication of "The Social Food: Home Cooking Inspired by the Flavors of the World" by culinary experts Shirley Garrier and Mathieu Zouhairi is the must-have guide for anyone looking to master shopping for, preparing (and most importantly) enjoying good food.

"The Social Food: Home Cooking Inspired by the Flavors of the World" is inspired by their love for travel, their contemporary approach to cooking is enhanced by ingredients and techniques brought back from their numerous voyages,

Blending French, Japanese, Vietnamese, Italian, and Spanish culinary traditions, each recipe packs complex flavors while requiring minimal effort using simple, everyday ingredients that anyone can source. With sandwiches, rice, soups, fish, desserts, pasta, cocktails, and more, the dynamic plates radiate freshness and vibrancy.

Captured during the duo's travels, gorgeous images of ingredients and local food shops punctuate the dishes. From a sardine banh mi and mushroom rigatoni to ramen with winter vegetables and a burnt cheesecake with dark chocolate and mezcal, each plate is perfectly adapted for seasoned cooks and amateur home chefs alike.

This is the food that will guarantee "Wow, this is amazing!" at any and all dining occasions.

Critique: Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout with full color photography, ""The Social Food: Home Cooking Inspired by the Flavors of the World" is a simple culinary pleasure to browse through and to create memorable menus with. This distinctive compendium of palate-pleasing, appetite-satisfying, kitchen cook friendly recipes is a very special and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, and community library cookbook collections.

Editorial Note: Shirley Garrier and Mathieu Zouhairi are the founders of The Social Food, a creative studio specializing in food design, styling, and photography. Known for their immensely popular Instagram account, where they share recipes and explore the world of cooking, they work in collaboration with the most acclaimed chefs and restaurants in Paris.

Taste Of Home: Farmhouse Entertaining Cookbook
Editorial Staff
Taste of Home
c/o Enthusiast Brand / Trusted Media Brand
PO Box 5294, Harlan, IA 51593-0794
https://www.tasteofhome.com
https://www.trustedmediabrands.com
9781621458326, $26.99, HC, 336pp

https://www.amazon.com/Taste-Home-Farmhouse-Entertaining-Cookbook/dp/1621458326

Synopsis: Whether you live in the countryside or simply long to due so, with the publication of "Taste Of Home: Farmhouse Entertaining Cookbook" you can now share your love of farmhouse foods with everyone on your invite list.

From down-home Thanksgiving dinners and heartwarming Christmas gatherings to old-fashioned Easter menus and finger-licking barbecues perfect for Independence Day, "Taste Of Home: Farmhouse Entertaining Cookbook" is an ideal source for planning menus, buffets and party-pleasers for any and all celebratory occasions.

There are also a culinary wealth of recipes for appropriate for Sunday dinners, chili cook-offs and other casual gatherings -- with each dish offering a very special touch of farmhouse appeal.

Of special note are the easy ideas for party decor, tables toppers and more, making "Taste Of Home: Farmhouse Entertaining Cookbook" desirable as an instructive resource for today's hosts.

Critique: Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout with full color photos of finished dishes, "Taste Of Home: Farmhouse Entertaining Cookbook" is a superbly organized and presented compendium of palate-pleasing, appetite-satisfying, home cook friendly recipes for creating truly memorable dining occasions with that 'Farm Fresh' feel. While also readily available in a digital book format (Kindle, $14.99), "Taste Of Home: Farmhouse Entertaining Cookbook" is an excellent and recommended choice for family, personal, professional, and community library cookbook collections.

Very Good Salads
Louisa Allan, author
Shuki Rosenboim, author
Smith Street Books
c/o Rizzoli
300 Park Avenue South, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10010
www.rizzoliusa.com
9781922417862,$29.95, HC, 192pp

https://www.amazon.com/Very-Good-Salads-Middle-Eastern-Sharing/dp/1922417866

Synopsis: "Very Good Salads: Middle-Eastern Salads and Plates for Sharing" is a compendium of 52 elegant salad recipes, compiled and showcased by Shuki Rosenboim and Louisa Allan, the owners of Very Good Falafel, a small falafel bar in Melbourne, Australia. Their focus is on vegan salads, exceptional dips, soft pita and, of course, very good falafel -- all made from local in-season ingredients.

Of special note is that "Very Good Salads" shares Shuki and Louisa's original, much-lauded falafel recipe for the first time, along with their popular salads that change with the seasons. Making the very best of fresh produce, recipes include Iraqi Jewish and Middle Eastern-focused salads that are as good on their own as they are stuffed into bread with a side of tahini.

Each salad makes use of the whole vegetable, with classic and less-expected pairings such as watermelon salad with za'atar, radish and fried pita; peaches, basil, and hazelnut; and grilled leek with pomegranate, walnuts, spring onion, mint, dill, and lemon zest; as well as larger offerings such as silverbeet rice cake and stuffed tomatoes with saffron rice and dried mint. In addition, the book shares recipes for traditional dips and the ultimate pita recipe that produces flawless bread to stuff or served alongside share

Critique: A beautifully illustrated compendium of authentic, palate pleasing, appetite satisfying recipes showcasing Middle-Eastern cuisines, "Very Good Salads: Middle-Eastern Salads and Plates for Sharing" is a welcome and highly recommended contribution to personal, professional, and community library cookbook collections.

Editorial Note: After years selling homemade dips, sauces, and falafels at farmers' markets around Victoria, Louisa Allan and Shuki Rosenboim grew so popular that they set up a permanent shop on Melbourne's vibrant Sydney Road -- and they've never looked back. Their small falafel bar has become a Melbourne institution. With a cult following and legendary falafel status, Louisa and Shuki are two of the city's most popular food creators.

LEON Big Salads
Rebecca Seal
Conran
c/o Octopus Books
236 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
www.octopusbooksusa.com
9781840918250, $24.99, HC, 224pp

https://www.amazon.com/LEON-Big-Salads-Rebecca-Seal/dp/184091825X

Synopsis: LEON was founded on the twin principles that food can both taste good and do you good. "LEON: Big Salads" is the first book in their brand-new cookbook series by cookbook author and food journalist Rebecca Seal. "LEON: Big Salads" is comprised of more than 100 novel ideas for hearty, healthy salads, ideal for any occasion.

From portable salads to bring to work to salad platters for leisurely weekend lunches, "LEON: Big Salads" is a brand-new recipe collection from the brand behind the hugely successful LEON Happy Salads and proves that there can be so much more to a salad than a few damp lettuce leaves.

The recipes range from: LEON Aioli Chicken Salad; Thai Crispy Duck and Pineapple Salad; and Honey and Harissa Roots and Grains; to Halloumi Fries with Pomegranate and Fennel; Crab Cake Salad; Chipotle Seared Steak Salad; LEON Rainbow Salad -- and so many more!

Critique: Each salad showcased in "LEON: Big Salads" is accompanied by a full page, full color photograph, a succinct introductory commentary, prep time, ingredients, and thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' instructions. The result is a culinary reference that is ideal for menu planning and will prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to personal, professional, and community library cookbook collections. It should be noted that "LEON: Big Salads" is also readily available in a digital book format (Kindle, $10.99).

Editorial Note: Rebecca Seal (https://www.rebeccaseal.co.uk) has written about food and drink for the Financial Times, Evening Standard, the Observer, the Guardian, Red and The Sunday Times. Her cookbooks include Istanbul: Recipes from the heart of Turkey and Lisbon: Recipes from the heart of Portugal, as well as co-authoring LEON Happy Soups, LEON Happy One-pot Cooking, LEON Fast Vegan, LEON Happy Curries and LEON Happy Fast Food and LEON Happy Guts with John Vincent.

Taste Of Home: 5 Ingredient Dinners
Editorial Staff
Taste of Home
c/o Enthusiast Brand / Trusted Media Brand
PO Box 5294, Harlan, IA 51593-0794
https://www.tasteofhome.com
https://www.trustedmediabrands.com
9781621458852, $17.99, PB, 256pp

https://www.amazon.com/Taste-Home-Ingredient-Dinners-dinner/dp/1621458857

Synopsis: Today's home cooks are looking to make the most of their grocery budget and their time in the kitchen. Now, with the publication of "Taste Of Home 5 Ingredient Dinners: Save Money & Time on Dinner" it is easier than ever for the family cook to create palate pleasing, appetite satisfying dishes that everyone will appreciate -- and without having to spend of money on a lot on expensive ingredients -- or spending hours on meal prep!

Comprised of 250 main-course recipes perfect for weeknight meals and weekend get-togethers alike, "5 Ingredient Dinners" (the one of the newest 'kitchen cook friendly" cookbooks from Taste of Home) offers recipes for such classics such as meat loaf, lasagna and barbecue. Of special note are the meal-in-one staples made on a sheet pan, in a Dutch oven or simmered in a slow cooker.

Each of these one-dish dinners calls for 5 ingredients of fewer! There is even a clip-&-keep list of pantry staples, as well as a 30-day meal planner that answers the popular "what's for dinner?" question. The bonus "Breakfast for Dinner" chapter is sure to shake up mealtime routines!

Critique: Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout with full color photos of finished dishes, "Taste Of Home 5 Ingredient Dinners: Save Money & Time on Dinner" is an especially and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, professional, family, and community library cookbook collections. For the time-stressed and budget-limited, it should be noted that "Taste Of Home 5 Ingredient Dinners: Save Money & Time on Dinner" is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $11.99).

Taste Of Home: Recipe Makeovers
Editorial Staff
Taste of Home
c/o Enthusiast Brand / Trusted Media Brand
PO Box 5294, Harlan, IA 51593-0794
https://www.tasteofhome.com
https://www.trustedmediabrands.com
9781621458265, $17.99, PB, 256pp

https://www.amazon.com/Taste-Home-Recipe-Makeovers-Lightened/dp/1621458261

Synopsis: Cutting back on fat, calories and carbs doesn't mean sacrificing flavor! With the publication of "Taste Of Home: Recipe Makeovers" it is now easier than ever to enjoy piping-hot lasagnas, juicy burgers, lip-smacking mac & cheese, hearty stews, finger-licking fried chicken and even mom's meatloaf -- all while keeping healthy-eating goals in check.

In these pages, the culinary professionals at the Taste of Home Test Kitchen have trimmed down all-time classic comfort foods, turning them into heart-smart choices you'll be excited to serve. They also cut back the sugar and butter from cakes, pies, brownies and other crowd-pleasing desserts. They have even created Bonus Chapters of satisfying and simply delicious gluten-free and vegan dishes.

You will also find tips for lightening up your own recipes and step-by-step photos demonstrating insider cooking techniques sure to lead you to success. Lose weight, get healthy and eat great! It's a snap with the light but hearty family-favorites found in this all-new cookbook.

Critique: Profusely illustrated with full color food photography throughout, "Taste of Home Recipe Makeovers: Relish your favorite comfort foods with fewer carbs and calories and less fat and salt" is a pleasure to plan palate-pleasing, appetite-satisfying, budget-friendly, 'Waste Not, Want Not' meals for the family. While also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $11.99), "Taste of Home Recipe Makeovers" is certain to be a popular contribution to personal, family, and community library cookbook collections.

Editorial Note: Taste of Home (www.tasteofhome.com) is the leading multi-platform producer of information on food, cooking, baking and entertaining, serving home cooks engaging media that capture the joy and comfort received from food made with love. Taste of Home magazine has a circulation of 1.5 million and publishes top-selling cookbooks, bookazines and newsstand specials.

Pieminister Live & Eat Pie!
Tristan Hogg, author
Jan Simon, illustrator
Kyle Books
c/o Octopus Books
236 Park Avenue, New York NY 10017
www.octopusbooksusa.com
9781804190630, $26.99, HC, 192pp

https://www.amazon.com/Pieminister-Live-Eat-Pie-Sustainable/dp/1804190632

Synopsis: "Pieminister Live & Eat Pie!: Ethical & Sustainable Pie-Making" is a compendium of delicious pie recipes from the award-winning Pieminister brand, including meat, fish, vegan and plant-based options. From unbeatable classics like Chicken & Ham or Steak & Ale, to uniquely flavorful combinations such as Jackfruit Steak & Black Pepper, Tofu, Leek & Smoked Garlic or Paneer, Potato & Chilli, "Pieminister Live & Eat Pie!" is a com-pie-lation that has something for everyone.

"Pieminister Live & Eat Pie!" begins with easy-to-follow pastry recipes, including vegan and gluten-free options. Then follow the pies themselves, each organized by type ranging from megapies to feed the family to indulgent personal pies, and from simple traybakes to showstopping free-standing pies.

As well as sharing delicious pie recipes, "Pieminister Live & Eat Pie!" demystifies sustainable food, making it easy and attainable. From fighting waste and finding truly deforestation-free fats for pastry-making to getting to grips with truly sustainable packaging, "Pieminister Live & Eat Pie!" reveals all of the wisdom gained over the last ten years at Pieminister.

Critique: A unique culinary compendium devoted the home baked pie in all its variations, "Pieminister Live & Eat Pie!: Ethical & Sustainable Pie-Making" is useful, inspirational, and a pie lover's delight to simply browse through and plan menus with. A welcome and unreservedly recommended addition to family, personal, professional, and community library cookbook collections, it should be noted that "Pieminister Live & Eat Pie!: Ethical & Sustainable Pie-Making" is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $9.99).

Editorial Note: Pieminister (www.pieminister.co.uk) is a sustainable pie making business from Bristol, UK. Their award-winning range includes plenty of plant-based and gluten-free recipes, and their business puts a major emphasis on animal welfare and sustainably sourced ingredients. Pieminister was founded in 2003 by brothers-in-law Tristan Hogg and Jon Simon, when they set up their shop in Bristol. Tristan made the pies and Jon ran the shop. Their exceptional pies meant the brand grew swiftly, and now employs 300 people and runs 16 restaurants across the UK. However, the company retains its family values and still makes all its pies in its Bristol shop. Instagram: @pieminister

The Complete Quinoa Cookbook
Catherine Gill
Hatherleigh Press
c/o The Hatherleigh Foundation
62545 State Highway 10, Hobart, NY 13788
www.hatherleighpress.com
9781578268832, $20.00, PB, 224pp

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Quinoa-Cookbook-Over-Recipes/dp/1578268834

Synopsis: Quinoa is a flowering plant in the amaranth family. It is a herbaceous annual plant grown as a crop primarily for its edible seeds; the seeds are rich in protein, dietary fiber, B vitamins, and dietary minerals in amounts greater than in many grains. Quinoa is not a grass, but rather a pseudocereal botanically related to spinach and amaranth, and originated in the Andean region of northwestern South America. It was first used to feed livestock 5,200 - 7,000 years ago, and for human consumption 3,000 - 4,000 years ago in the Lake Titicaca basin of Peru and Bolivia. (Wikipedia)

Is there anything quinoa can't do? Whether it's breakfast, lunch or dinner, and from appetizer to the dessert tray, this versatile plant-based superfood truly does it all. Completely vegan, packed with protein, rich in fiber and perfect for any kind of diet, quinoa is as easy to work into your day-to-day dining as it is to prepare.

Specifically designed to help family cooks to add this incredible grain to their home kitchen menus, "The Complete Quinoa Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes - Perfect for Vegan & Plant-Based Diets" features such delicious dishes as: Chocolate Strawberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl; Quinoa Pancakes; Tangy Three Bean & Quinoa Salad; and Loaded Quinoa Nachos, to Quinoa Beet & "Feta" Flatbread; Quinoa Baked Ziti Casserole; Quinoa Curry; Quinoa Pecan Pie, Apple Quinoa Strudel, and so many more!

"The Complete Quinoa Cookbook" is an ideal culinary resource for anyone looking to eat healthier, live happier, and cook easier. Requiring minimal prep for maximum enjoyment, the path to a better diet was never more clear.

Critique: Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout with full color photos of finished dishes, "The Complete Quinoa Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes - Perfect for Vegan & Plant-Based Diets" is a unique and specialized cookbook that will have a very special appeal to vegetarians, vegans, and anyone else wanting to eat health with palate-pleasing, appetite-satisfying, and memorable meals. Highly recommended for personal, professional, family, and community library cookbook collections, it should be noted that "The Complete Quinoa Cookbook" is also readily available in a digital book format (Kindle, $12.99).

Editorial Note: Catherine Gill (https://www.thedirtyvegan.com) is a writer, blogger, and holistic vegan chef who specializes in natural and health foods. She studied and found her passion in writing, literature, and social science in college. She runs the popular blog The Dirty Vegan since 2010, focusing on comfort-food-style vegan recipes that are fun, accessible, and healthy. She also ran Dirty Vegan Foods, a vegan bakery specializing in veganized versions of classic desserts. She has an active social media presence with over 19K followers on twitter (@TheDirtyVegan).

Lune: Eating Croissants All Day, Every Day
Kate Reid
Hardie Grant
c/o Chronicle Books
680 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94107
www.chroniclebooks.com
9781784885168, $40.00, HC, 256pp

https://www.amazon.com/Lune-Eating-Croissants-Every-Hardie/dp/1784885169

Synopsis: "Lune: Eating Croissants All Day, Every Day" by Kate Reid is the debut cookbook from Lune Croissanterie (a world-renowned croissant bakery in Australia).

What makes "Lune: Eating Croissants All Day, Every Day" special and unique is how Kate Reid elevates croissant pastry from a classic breakfast staple to a refined vehicle for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

With step-by-step techniques for rolling and shaping croissants, followed by recipes for every hour of the day, plus what to do with leftovers and how to make a croissant a special occasion, "Lune: Eating Croissants All Day, Every Day" is the ultimate guide to baking the world's best-loved pastry.

Editorial Note: A magnificently illustrated coffee-table style volume (8.8 x 1.2 x 11.45 inches, 1.15 pounds), "Lune: Eating Croissants All Day, Every Day" is a appetite arousing, mouth-watering delight to browse through one inspiring page at a time. A very special and one-of-a-kind collection of culinary masterpieces based on the croissant, "Lune: Eating Croissants All Day, Every Day" is unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, and community library cookbook collections. It should be noted for Pacific Rim and Pastry Baking enthusiasts that "Lune: Eating Croissants All Day, Every Day" is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $9.99).

Editorial Note: Kate Reid, found her culinary niche in pastry. After working in the cafes and bakeries of Melbourne and a stint in the boulangeries of Paris, she knew that she wanted to create something perennially popular, and take her skills to a new level, and so, Lune Croissanterie was born. Since opening Lune in 2012, it has amassed a cult, global following, with celebrity devotees (see below) and an Instagram following of 177k. It's gone from a two-person team (Kate and her brother Cameron) to a two-site bakery with queues around the block from dawn and the 'Lune Lab', where Kate and her 70-strong team develop daily changing recipes for everything from takeaway breakfasts to evening tasting menus of croissants.

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