February 2024 MBR The Cookbook Shelf

The Cookbook Shelf

Mildreds Vegetarian: Vegetable Focused, Delicious Food
Mildreds
Hamlyn
c/o Octopus Books
www.octopusbooksusa.com
9781845339982, $32.99, HC, 256pp

https://www.amazon.com/Mildreds-Vegetarian-Cookbook-Daniel-Acevedo/dp/18453=
39983

Synopsis: Showcasing more than one hundred vegetarian recipes, "Mildreds Ve=
getarian: Vegetable Focused, Delicious Food " from the culinary staff of th=
e popular British vegetarian restaurant, Mildreds is a simply delight to br=
owse through, plan menus with, and general showcase elegant vegetarian dish=
es that are as appetite satisfying as they are palate pleasing and nutritio=
us.

Whether you are a vegetarian or are trying to cut down on your meat intake,=
 the international influences reflected in these recipes promise variety an=
d flavor. There are also plenty of ideas for how to adapt the dishes quickl=
y by adding meat, to cater for keen omnivores.

With easy ingredients and smart, time-saving ideas, each recipe is easy to =
cook from the comfort of your own home. The dishes are flexible and include=
 ingredients that can be easily sourced, allowing you to make hassle-free a=
nd delicious meals.

Critique: Beautifully illustrated, impressively organized, and thoroughly '=
kitchen cook friendly' in presentation, "Mildreds Vegetarian: Vegetable Foc=
used, Delicious Food" is an ideal pick for personal, professional, and comm=
unity library Vegetarian Cookbook collections. It should be noted that "Mil=
dreds Vegetarian: Vegetable Focused, Delicious Food" is also readily availa=
ble in a digital book format (Kindle, $15.99).

Editorial Note: Mildreds (www.mildreds.co.uk/our-story) is a mecca for all =
food lovers that has been offering exciting, affordable vegetarian and vega=
n food from its original restaurant, in London's Soho, since 1988. It now h=
as two more branches in King's Cross and Camden, and is hugely popular, bot=
h for its food and its vibe, with musicians, comedians and other celebritie=
s. The Mildreds manifesto is 'To reach as many people as possible and give =
them the ideas and confidence to enjoy vegetarian and vegan food at home.'

Mildreds Vegan: Bright Food, Bold Flavour
Mildreds
Hamlyn
c/o Octopus Books
www.octopusbooksusa.com
9781784729363, $32.99, HC, 256pp

https://www.amazon.com/Mildreds-Vegan-Bright-food-flavour/dp/1784729361

Synopsis: Bursting with clever vegan ideas for feasts with family and frien=
ds, as well as for delicious, simple everyday meals, the recipes comprising=
 "Mildreds Vegan: Bright Food, Bold Flavour" brings you punchy flavors, sat=
isfying dishes, a dash of urban cool and a refreshing take on the conventio=
nal stereotype of vegan food.

There are plenty of dishes to wow a crowd, including Walnut, Date & Cinnamo=
n Rolls and Smoky Baked Beans on Grilled Sourdough for a brunch with friend=
s; Memphis Bourbon Barbecue Skewers and Rainbow Root Slaw with Orange, Mapl=
e & Thyme Dressing for a summer barbecue; Chocolate Banana Cupcakes with Ch=
ocolate Fudge Icing (ideal for a children's party); or Butternut Squash & T=
ofu Terrine with Redcurrant Stuffing and an I-can't-believe-it's-vegan Espr=
esso Creme Caramel for a celebration dinner.

A vegan diet the Mildreds way will bring joy and surprise to your life and =
ensure your taste buds are well, alive and kicking, as they enjoy fantastic=
-tasting food suitable for everyone and every occasion.

Critique: Enhanced for the kitchen cook's benefit with a profusion of beaut=
iful, full page, appetite arousing, color photographs of finished dishes, "=
Mildreds Vegan: Bright Food, Bold Flavour" elevates a culinary wealth of ve=
gan dishes to the level of elegant cuisine. Certain to be an enduringly wel=
come addition to personal, professional, and community library Vegan/Vegeta=
rian cookbook collections, it should be noted that "Mildreds Vegan: Bright =
Food, Bold Flavour" is also currently available in a digital book format (K=
indle, $0.99, Amazon).

Editorial Note: Mildreds (www.mildreds.co.uk/our-story) is a mecca for all =
food lovers that has been offering exciting, affordable vegetarian and vega=
n food from its original restaurant, in London's Soho, since 1988. It now h=
as two more branches in King's Cross and Camden, and is hugely popular, bot=
h for its food and its vibe, with musicians, comedians and other celebritie=
s. The Mildreds manifesto is 'To reach as many people as possible and give =
them the ideas and confidence to enjoy vegetarian and vegan food at home.'

The Cookbook: Food for Wellness
Champneys
Aster
c/o Octopus Publishing
https://www.octopusbooks.co.uk
9781783255979, $32.99, HC, 224pp

https://www.amazon.com/Champneys-Cookbook-Food-Wellness/dp/1783255978

Synopsis: Champneys is a spa pioneer since 1925, offering four elegant Engl=
ish countryside health spa resorts, two luxury spa hotels and a range of sp=
a treatments, wellness and events. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Cha=
mpneys, "The Cookbook: Food for Wellness" showcases healthy, hand-crafted r=
ecipes for wellbeing from the UK's leading spa retreats.

Written with the guidance of Champneys' in-house nutritionist, "The Cookboo=
k: Food for Wellness" is comprised of balanced and nourishing recipes to su=
pport your personal health goals.

Featured are more than 100 recipes to choose from, including delicious brea=
kfasts, lunches and dinner dishes, plus juice shots and blended drinks, dip=
s and salads, desserts and sweet treats, everything you need to create the =
Champneys menu experience at home is here.

Critique: A visual and impressive delight to simply browse through, "The Co=
okbook: Food for Wellness" is beautifully and profusely illustrated through=
out with full color photography of finished dishes and is a truly 'kitchen =
cook friendly' menu planning resource for elegant and memorable dining expe=
riences both formal and informal. Of special note are the culinary wealth o=
f Lower Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Vegan selections and options sui=
table for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, juice drinks, and 'sweet treats=
'. While also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $1.99), "The Cook=
book: Food for Wellness" is an exceptionally impressive and highly recommen=
ded pick for personal, professional, and community library cookbook collect=
ions.

Grow Cook Nourish
Darina Allen
Kyle Books
c/o Octopus Publishing
https://www.octopusbooks.co.uk
9781909487741, $49.99, HC, 640pp

https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Cook-Nourish-Kitchen-Companion/dp/1909487740

Synopsis: Growing your own food is exciting but, when it comes to knowing h=
ow to make the most of your produce, it can be daunting. With the publicati=
on of "Grow Cook Nourish: A Kitchen Garden Companion in 500 Recipes", Darin=
a Allen draws on more than 30 years of experience gardening at Ballymaloe t=
o take you through an extensive list of vegetables, herbs and fruits.

Each individual entry includes explanations of different varieties, practic=
al information on cultivation, growing and maintenance, plus instructions f=
or the best ways to cook produce as well as preserve and utilize a glut.

Showcasing more than 500 recipes, including dishes for every ingredient, Da=
rina shows how to use your harvest to its full potential. Vegetables range =
from annual crops such as chicory, radishes and kohlrabi to perennials like=
 asparagus and spinach. Fruits cover apples, currants and peaches as well a=
s the more unusual and interesting myrtle berries, loquats and medlars. Plu=
s a comprehensive list of herbs, edible flowers and foraged foods such as s=
amphire, wild garlic and blackberries.

Critique: A large format (8.25 x 2.25 x 10 inches, 4 pounds) hardcover edit=
ion from Kyle Books, Darina Allen's "Grow Cook Nourish: A Kitchen Garden Co=
mpanion in 500 Recipes" is very nicely illustrated throughout in full color=
. An impressive compendium of thoroughly 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes fo=
r any and all dining occasions both formal and informal, "Grow Cook Nourish=
" is a delight to plan menus with -- and to simply browse through in search=
 of culinary ideas for making something new and memorable for family and fr=
iends. While a strongly recommended pick for personal, professional, and co=
mmunity library cookbook collections, it should also be noted that "Grow Co=
ok Nourish" is readily available in a digital book format (Kindle, $8.99) a=
s well.

Editorial Note: Darina Allen (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darina_Allen) i=
s Ireland's best-known food ambassador and runs the world-renowned cookery =
school at Ballymaloe, Ireland. She is the author of 'Irish Traditional Cook=
ing', 'A Year at Ballymaloe Cookery School', 'Healthy Gluten-free Eating', =
'Easy Entertaining', 'Forgotten Skills of Cooking' (winner of the Andre Sim=
on Food Book Award 2009), 'A Simply Delicious Christmas' '30 Years at Bally=
maloe', 'Grow, Cook, Nourish (winner of The World Gourmand Cookbook Award 2=
018) and most recently Simply Delicious, The Classic Collection (publishing=
 date end of September 2018). She has won many other awards including for o=
utstanding contribution to the Irish culinary sector by Euro-Toques in 2007=
, the UK Guild of Food Writers Lifetime Achievement Award 2013 and the 2018=
 Guaranteed Irish Food Hero Award.

Taste of Home Easy Everyday Cooking
Taste of Home
https://www.tasteofhome.com
c/o Trusted Media Brands
https://www.trustedmediabrands.com
9798889770121, $22.99, PB, 320pp

https://www.amazon.com/Taste-Home-Easy-Everyday-Cooking/dp/B0C99JKFH6

Synopsis: Showcasing 330 recipes, with each one delivering the time-saving =
convenience and fabulous flavor that modern family cooks appreciate, "Taste=
 of Home Easy Everyday Cooking" from the Taste of Home editorial staff bril=
liantly showcases marvelous main courses, satisfying sides, heartwarming so=
ups and tempting desserts are just the start.

There are also special chapters tailored to the way today's cooks create th=
eir family's meals -- including five-ingredient recipes, one-dish wonders a=
nd make-ahead options. Shared by talented home cooks and approved by the ex=
perts in the Taste of Home Test Kitchen, these recipes prove that the best =
meals don't rely on time-consuming methods or complex steps -- not when the=
y are made with quality ingredients and prepared with care and confidence.

Complete nutrition facts are featured with every recipe. Of special note is=
 the inclusion of: Easy-to-Spot Icons throughout the book identifying the h=
ealthiest recipes, freezer-friendly staples, five-ingredient classics, over=
night dishes, recipes that are done in 30 minutes or less, and those that u=
se today's most popular kitchen gadgets -- the slow cooker, Instant Pot(TM)=
 and air fryer. Plus, a special icon index makes it simple to find just the=
 type of dish you're looking for.

There is also 'Clip-&-Keep List of Quick-Fix Staples'. Cut this handy list =
off the back cover flap of the book, and tape it to your pantry or fridge. =
Created by the experts at the Taste of Home Test Kitchen, it offers a thoro=
ugh list of the convenience items every cook should have on hand.

Critique: A highly prized compendium of delicious, nutrition, 'kitchen cook=
 friendly', DIY recipes for memorable menus for any and all dining occasion=
s both formal and informal, "Taste of Home Easy Everyday Cooking: 330 Recip=
es for Fuss-Free, Ultra Easy, Crowd-Pleasing Favorites" is a beautifully il=
lustrated and highly recommended pick for personal, professional, and commu=
nity library cookbook collections. It should be noted that Taste of Home Ea=
sy Everyday Cooking" is also readily available in a digital book format (Ki=
ndle, $13.99).

Editorial Note: Taste of Home is the leading multi-platform producer of inf=
ormation on food, cooking, baking and entertaining, serving home cooks enga=
ging media that capture the joy and comfort received from food made with lo=
ve. Taste of Home magazine has a circulation of 1.5 million and publishes t=
op-selling cookbooks and newsstand specials. Tasteofhome.com is a top desti=
nation for engaging audiences with kitchen-tested recipes, how-to technique=
s, cooking videos and more. Taste of Home has more than 6.1 million fans on=
 Facebook, 1.9 million followers on Instagram, 2.6 million Pinterest follow=
ers and receives more than 28 million unique monthly visitors. For the best=
 recipes from home cooks visit www.tasteofhome.com.

Peinao: A Greek Feast for All
Helena & Vikki Moursellas
Smith Street Books
c/o Rizzoli
https://www.rizzoliusa.com
9781922754592, $35.00, HC, 256pp

https://www.amazon.com/Pein%C3%A1o-Greek-Recipes-Hungry-Guests/dp/192275459=
5

Synopsis: Peinao is a contemporary celebration of traditional tried-and-tes=
ted Greek food, delivered feast style: cooking for roommates, brunch with y=
our besties, or making Sunday dinner for the whole family. "Peinao: A Greek=
 Feast for All: Recipes to Feed Hungry Guests" isn't just another taverna c=
ookbook as co-authors and twin sisters Helena and Vikki Moursellas share th=
eir fun and modern spins on the Greek classics, presented in a beautiful co=
ffee table cookbook format.

Peinao translates to "I'm hungry" in Greek -- and whether you are cooking f=
or a dinner party, for breakfast with the in-laws, for a mezze with the nei=
ghbors, for your family, or simply for yourself and a loved one, just name =
the occasion or palette and there are suitable, mouth-watering dishes to ac=
company it, with each one deftly presented with love and accompanied by a g=
reat story that will leave readers with warmth in their hearts and their st=
omachs.

Critique: An impressive compendium of beautifully illustrated and thoroughl=
y 'kitchen cook friendly' recipes showcasing an authentic Greek cuisine, "P=
einao: A Greek Feast for All: Recipes to Feed Hungry Guests" will prove an =
elegant and enduringly popular addition to personal, professional, and comm=
unity library Ethnic Cookbook collections.

Elegant Hungarian Tortes and Homestyle Desserts for American Bakers
Ella Novacs Szabo, author
Sharon Hudgins, editor
University of North Texas Press
www.untpress.unt.edu
9781574419146, $29.95, HC, 248pp

https://www.amazon.com/Elegant-Hungarian-Homestyle-Desserts-American/dp/157=
4419145

Synopsis: When Ella Szabo fled her homeland during the Hungarian Revolution=
 of 1956, she never dreamed that someday she would become a member of the U=
S Olympic swimming team, an accomplished baker in America, and the author o=
f a cookbook about Hungarian desserts. But a chance encounter with a fellow=
 Hungarian in Connecticut led to Ella's becoming the custodian of a collect=
ion of heirloom recipes that form the core of "Elegant Hungarian Tortes and=
 Homestyle Desserts for American Bakers".

More than fifty recipes tell you how to bake Hungarian tortes, cookies, pas=
tries, and cakes, from elegant old-world pastry-shop classics like Linzer T=
orte and Esterhazy Torte to easy homestyle desserts, many of them from reci=
pes that have never been published before. Try your hand at delicate nut-fl=
our tortes made from walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts: Almond Meringue Torte=
 with Coffee-Cream Filling, Walnut Wedding Torte with Hazelnut Filling, and=
 Chocolate Roulade with Hazelnut Cream. Enjoy easy-to-make Hungarian Almond=
 Biscotti, Orange Kugelhopf, and Cherry Sponge Cake. And delight in devouri=
ng Walnut-Apricot-Lemon Bars, traditional Hungarian Cheese Biscuits, and Be=
igli, a festive Hungarian pastry roll filled with walnuts or poppy seeds, a=
lways eaten at Christmas.

Of special note is a complete section on ingredients, equipment, and techni=
ques, as well as several historical and contemporary photographs. And as a =
bonus: most of the recipes for nut-flour tortes are naturally gluten-free!

Critique: An ideal and unreservedly recommended addition to personal, profe=
ssional, and community library Ethnic Cookbook collections, "Elegant Hungar=
ian Tortes and Homestyle Desserts for American Bakers" is a joy to plan mem=
orable menus with and is an ideal resource as a 'user friendly' compendium =
of palate-pleasing, appetite-satisfying, authentic Hungarian recipes suitab=
le for even the most novice of kitchen cooks.

Slimming Eats Made in the Air Fryer
Siobhan Wightman
Yellow Kite
https://www.yellowkitebooks.co.uk
9781399724661, $28.99, HC, 224pp

https://www.amazon.com/Slimming-Eats-Made-Air-Fryer/dp/1399724665

Synopsis: An air fryer is a small countertop convection oven designed to si=
mulate deep frying without submerging the food in oil. A fan circulates hot=
 air at a high speed, producing a crisp layer via browning reactions such a=
s the Maillard reaction.

"Slimming Eats Made in the Air Fryer" by Siobhan Wightman is packed from co=
ver to cover with more than 80 tasty, slimming, illustrated recipes -- each=
 of which is brand new and under 600 calories.

Also included in "Slimming Eats Made in the Air Fryer" is an how-to guide t=
o equip you with all you need to start your Air Fryer journey today - as we=
ll as saving you time and money!

Featured recipes include: Warm Bacon, Halloumi, Sweet Potato and Chickpea S=
alad; Thai Green Pork Curry; Chicken Tacos with Mango Salsa and Lime Crema;=
 Detroit-Style Supreme Pizza; Chipotle Beef Macaroni; Sweet Chilli Salmon B=
ites with Sesame Garlic Broccoli; Cauliflower Katsu Curry; and Maple-Glazed=
 Banana Cake -- just to name a few!

Critique: Thoroughly 'kitchen cook' friendly in organization and presentati=
on, "Slimming Eats Made in the Air Fryer" is ideal for planning palate plea=
sing, appetite satisfying meals for any dining occasion. Each recipe calls =
for fuss-free ingredients and will result in quickly, easily prepared meals=
 utilizing all the culinary advantages of air fry cooking. While a highly r=
ecommended addition to personal, professional, family, and community librar=
y cookbook collections, it should be noted that "Slimming Eats Made in the =
Air Fryer" is also readily available in a digital book format (Kindle, $11.=
99).

Editorial Note: Siobhan Wightman is the creator of popular food blog www.sl=
immingeats.com -- which is a recipe blog filled with hundreds of easy, deli=
cious healthy recipes. She started Slimming Eats in 2009 to keep herself ac=
countable on her own weight-loss journey and to share her recipes along the=
 way. When starting out on her own journey she quickly realized that recipe=
s available for those wanting to lose weight were uninspiring and too restr=
ictive for something that should be a lifestyle change. Using predominantly=
 real ingredients and home style cooking means that Slimming Eats recipes p=
rovide a way to enact that lifestyle change in a consistent and maintainabl=
e way rather than an unsustainable "fad diet" which is difficult over a lon=
g period of time and ultimately leads to failure.

Taste of Home Bakeshop Classics
Taste of Home
https://www.tasteofhome.com
c/o Trusted Media Brands
https://www.trustedmediabrands.com
9798889770145, $26.99, HC, 320pp

https://www.amazon.com/Taste-Home-Bakeshop-Classics-After-Dinner/dp/B0C99LD=
YMY

Synopsis: "Taste of Home Bakeshop Classics" is a beautifully illustrated co=
mpendium showcasing 247 recipes for palate pleasing, appetite satisfying, k=
itchen cook friendly vintage delights, coffeehouse bites and after-dinner H=
ighlights. In these pages will be discovered the best recipes and the step-=
by-step techniques that every home cook will need to treat the coffee klats=
ch, fill the cookie jar, bake up golden breads and master holiday-worthy pi=
es -- all with recipes approved by the pros at the Taste of Home Test Kitch=
en.

Featured are: 240+ Beloved Sweets (Discover the ultimate round-up of cravea=
ble treats, from macarons and smash cakes to vintage long johns and upside-=
down cakes); 300 Gorgeous Color Photo. (Full-color photos and helpful step-=
by step preparation images throughout) Short & Sweet Icons (Dozens of short=
cut dishes made easier with store-bought ingredients are highlighted with t=
his at-a-glance icon).

Also included is Best Birthday Ever (A bonus chapter is brimming with dozen=
s of sweet sensations for anyone's big day! Ice cream cakes, birthday cake =
shooters, and even adorable children's treats; Nostalgic Seasonal Sweets (C=
reate new memories with your children as you revisit vintage Christmas cand=
ies, autumn's best caramel apples in the fall and the fruity summer classic=
s everyone adores).

Of special note is Cafe Beverages (Pumpkin Spice Latte, Chai Tea and Creamy=
 Irish Coffee are just some of the coffeehouse specialties you'll find here=
.

Saving money and dazzling friends has never been easier. Additionally is th=
e inclusion of QR Codes -- Simply scan the codes to watch the Taste of Home=
 Test Kitchen staff put together some of the country's most popular dishes.=
 These will allow you bake with confidence as you follow their lead.

And finally is the feature of Nutrition Facts with Every Recipe, providing =
a complete set of nutrition facts with every recipe, plus diabetic exchange=
s where applicable -- because it's important to know what you're serving fa=
mily and friends.

Critique: A culinary and meal planning delight to browse through, plan menu=
s with, or just coming up with a memorable treat for any and all celebrator=
y occasions, "Taste of Home Bakeshop Classics: 247 Vintage Delights, Coffee=
house Bites & After-Dinner Highlights" is certain to be a welcome and value=
d addition to personal, professional, and community library cookbook collec=
tions. It should be noted that "Taste of Home Bakeshop Classics" is also av=
ailable in a digital book format (Kindle, $15.99). If you only have room fo=
r just one more cookbook, make it "Taste of Home Bakeshop Classics"!

Editorial Note: Taste of Home is the leading multi-platform producer of inf=
ormation on food, cooking, baking and entertaining, serving home cooks enga=
ging media that capture the joy and comfort received from food made with lo=
ve. Taste of Home magazine has a circulation of 1.5 million and publishes t=
op-selling cookbooks and newsstand specials. Tasteofhome.com is a top desti=
nation for engaging audiences with kitchen-tested recipes, how-to technique=
s, cooking videos and more. Taste of Home has more than 6.1 million fans on=
 Facebook, 1.9 million followers on Instagram, 2.6 million Pinterest follow=
ers and receives more than 28 million unique monthly visitors. For the best=
 recipes from home cooks, visit tasteofhome.com and follow us on Facebook a=
nd Pinterest.

Taste of Home Easy Everyday Vegetarian Cookbook
Taste of Home
https://www.tasteofhome.com
c/o Trusted Media Brands
https://www.trustedmediabrands.com
9781621459804, $19.99, PB, 320pp

https://www.amazon.com/Taste-Home-Everyday-Vegetarian-Cookbook/dp/162145980=
2

Synopsis: Whether on a plant-based diet or simply enjoying an occasional Me=
atless Monday, " you're sure to enjoy and appreciate the tantalizing dishes=
 that comprise "Taste of Home Easy Everyday Vegetarian Cookbook: 297 fresh,=
 delicious meat-less recipes for everyday meals Featuring more than 290 fam=
ily-friendly recipes" -- a follow-up to the popular Taste of Home edition o=
f "Vegetarian Made Easy".

Laying out everything needed to set a fresh, flavorful, vegetarian meal on =
the table ranging from mouthwatering Instant Pot and slow-cooked sensations=
, to colorful casseroles and other hearty entrees. Of special note is a bon=
us chapter that includes Taste of Home's top-rated vegan dishes, and a Meat=
-Lover callout offers easy recipe additions sure to satisfy the beef and po=
ultry eaters at your table.

No matter how (or how often) you go meatless, the "Taste of Home Easy Every=
day Vegetarian Cookbook" makes it a culinary certainty to satisfy everyone =
at the table.

Critique: It's not that often that a cookbook comes along whose cornucopia =
of 'family cook friendly' vegetarian dishes will provide the kind of palate=
-pleasing, appetite-satisfying cuisine that will keep everyone at the table=
 (including the carnivores amongst us) asking for second helpings! But that=
 is exactly the case with this beautifully illustrated paperback edition of=
 the "Taste of Home Easy Everyday Vegetarian Cookbook". While highly recomm=
ended for personal, family, professional, and community library Vegetarian =
Cookbook collections, it should be noted that "Taste of Home Easy Everyday =
Vegetarian Cookbook" is also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $1=
1.99).

Editorial Note: Taste of Home is the leading multi-platform producer of inf=
ormation on food, cooking, baking and entertaining, serving home cooks enga=
ging media that capture the joy and comfort received from food made with lo=
ve. Taste of Home magazine has a circulation of 1.5 million and publishes t=
op-selling cookbooks and newsstand specials. Tasteofhome.com is a top desti=
nation for engaging audiences with kitchen-tested recipes, how-to technique=
s, cooking videos and more. Taste of Home has more than 6.1 million fans on=
 Facebook, 1.9 million followers on Instagram, 2.6 million Pinterest follow=
ers and receives more than 28 million unique monthly visitors. For the best=
 recipes from home cooks visit www.tasteofhome.com

Kitchen Gear: The Ultimate Owner's Manual
Lisa McManus and Hannah Crowley
America's Test Kitchen
www.americastestkitchen.com
9781954210691, $40.00 HC, $24.99 Kindle, 432pp

https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Gear-Ultimate-Equipment-Recommended/dp/19542=
10698

Kitchen Gear: The Ultimate Owner's Manual is especially highly recommended =
for cooks who don't already have their kitchens outfitted with the latest a=
nd greatest gadgets. It will save these novices a lot of time in the kitche=
n as it recommends skillets that produce predictably easy results, ice crea=
m makers that churn out superior blends, coffee makers that excel in high-q=
uality flavor, and more. Many may be surprised to learn that the right tool=
, even in a kitchen environment, will make all the difference not only in e=
ase, but outcomes. Kitchen Gear is packed with expert tips on what is and i=
s not useful in a kitchen. It should be the first book consulted when build=
ing a kitchen from scratch (once the walls are up).

Wok for Less
Ching-He Huang
Kyle Books
c/o Octopus Books
www.octopusbooksusa.com
9781804191590, $29.99 HC, $14.99 Kindle, 208pp

https://www.amazon.com/Wok-Less-Budget-Friendly-Asian-Minutes/dp/1804191590

So many books about Chinese, Asian, and wok cooking are on the market that =
one might wonder at the need for yet another, but Wok for Less: Budget-Frie=
ndly Asian Meals in 30 Minutes or Less is ideal for the busy cook who alway=
s presumed that making Asian food at home was too labor-intensive (or speci=
al-ingredient-specific) to be worth the effort. Ching-He Huang offers new c=
reative ideas on how to stretch the meat and seafood in Asian dishes to mak=
e the most of a budget, organizing dishes into cook-friendly chapters, from=
 Budget Chop Suey to Entertaining, Sharing & Leftover Meals. Dishes come wi=
th full-color photos to entice all eaters with such fare as Spicy Sweet Oys=
ter Sauce Prawns with Pine Nuts or Roast Hoisin Chicken Wings - all of whic=
h can be made in a snap. Cooks looking for Chinese cookbooks that are appea=
ling, different, and which put the 'quick and budget-minded' back into the =
kitchen and on the table will find Wok for Less a winning choice.

Coffee Art Masterclass
Dhan Tamang
Cassell
c/o Octopus Books
www.octopusbooksusa.com
9781788404648, $14.99 HC, $6.99 Kindle, 128pp

https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Art-Masterclass-incredible-designs/dp/1788404=
645

Coffee Art Masterclass: 50 Incredible Coffee Designs for the Home Barista i=
s for coffee lovers who always admired the artistic bent of professional co=
ffee house drink creators, and who wish to create homemade coffee using the=
 same decorative skills. Dhan Tamang provides a surprisingly diverse set of=
 creative options, from images based on surrealistic elements and art to se=
asonal designs, animals and birds from nature, and more. The color options =
will surprise any who associate barista art with one-dimensional shades of =
brown, making Coffee Art Masterclass of particular interest to coffee fans =
that would put the time into finishing touches. No special equipment requir=
ed is an added bonus, here!

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