"Finally a definitive book on the way the world is eating today. . . . Savory, vibrant, and healthy, and destined to be an instant classic." —Bobby FlayWith Mediterranean Vegetables, Mediterranean food expert Clifford A. Wright gives us a new world of great tastes. Never before has such a wealth of information on vegetables of the Mediterranean been collected in one place. Each entry describes a vegetable and its varieties, explains its origins and its culi...

Three hundred recipes for rich, satisfying stews from around the world—from a James Beard Cookbook of the Year Award winner.The tradition of stew-making is as old as the invention of the first pot, so it's only natural that a piping-hot, rib-sticking stew is comforting in a very primal sort of way. In The Best Stews in the World, renowned cooking teacher Cliff Wright takes us on a culinary voyage around the world to discover the favorite comfort foods of ne...

The Arab-Israeli conflict is one of the greatest threats to world peace today. Yet for all the importance and passion of this conflict very little is actually known about the story behind the headlines. Behind each confrontation and each act of terrorism is a long and deep story. This primer on the Arab-Israeli conflict, first published in 1989, examines the real stories behind the conflict and separates fact from fable. By carefully documenting, each claim and counter-claim, many widely-h...

Savor a year of outstanding cheese-centric dishes with The Cheesemonger's Seasons. In this beautifully photographed volume, Chester Hastings offers his favorite recipes for cooking with cheese. As a chef, he knows how to transform raw ingredients, and as a cheesemonger, he's a cheese genius. With his skills, he shares how to match peak-season produce with fine cheeses to create inspired takes on classics as well as imaginative new flavor combinations. Ninety recipes are organized ...

Cooking isn't just an art, it's a science—150 fascinating food facts to make you a better cook.Does cold water come to a boil faster than warm water? Why does fat taste so good? What makes popcorn pop? Most of the processes that occur during cooking are based on principles found in biology, chemistry, and physics. 150 Food Science Questions Answered is an intriguing look into the science of food, from the eyes of a food science Ph.D. candidate and recipien...

Spice recipes that bring a world of flavor to your table.Embark on a global tour from the South Pacific to the Mediterranean in Cooking with Spices, a cookbook and reference guide to the world's spices. You'll encounter more than 50 spices, indispensable favorites and hidden gems alike. Explore 100 delicious recipes for blends, pastes, rubs, marinades, and sauces—or get inspired to create your own.Cooking with Spices groups spices by regio...

A descriptive compendium of just about everything we eat and how we cook it—selected as "one of the greatest cookbooks of all time" ( Waitrose Food Illustrated).Arranged alphabetically from Abalone to Zampone, Cook's Encyclopedia covers the majority of foods and processes used in cooking. Hundreds of ingredients are described, with English and foreign synonyms and scientific names; recipes are given in many cases to illustrate the use of the foods...

A retired Catholic priest known fondly as Father Joe offers recipes for baking Italian breads, cookies, pastries, and cakes alongside culinary history.Italian Baking Secrets is Father Orsini's sixth cookbook, and once again the reader gets not only wonderful recipes from the great tasting cuisine of Italy, but the "retired" priest's entertaining comments. Father Orsini knows how to make good food great, and his directions come with the bonus of his wide kn...

The acclaimed cookbook author shares more than 280 breakfast recipes from classic omelets and pancakes to quiches, frittatas, and more.The latest in Maryana Vollstedt's popular Big Book series, The Big Book of Breakfasts starts the day right with every kind of breakfast food imaginable. Best of all, each recipe is so easy to make you can hit the snooze button before getting started!From classic blue-plate specials of Corned Beef Hash and Egg...

The New York Times Editors' Choice collection of recipes featuring the seasonal foods and flavors of Greek and Mediterranean cuisine.The classic cookbook of Greek cuisine, Rosemary Barron's Flavours of Greece is regarded as the most authentic and authoritative collection of Greek recipes. Food explorers and cooks of all levels will enjoy more than 250 regional and national specialties—from the olives, feta, and seafood of mezes; to delicate lemon broths, h...

Discover five hundred quick-and-easy, savory, delicious slow cooker recipes to keep your family satisfied and eating healthier than ever.500 Heart-Healthy Slow Cooker Recipes makes it easier than ever for you to eat well and improve your heart health. Packed with hundreds of easy-to-follow recipes that take advantage of the fix-it-and-forget-it convenience of your slow-cooker, you'll discover heart-friendly versions of classic recipes you thought you had to...

Expand your ramen repertoire with these inventive recipes in the bestselling cookbook series!Ramen is fast, easy, and filling, but what can be done to spruce it up and give it a whole new life? In this collection, featured on the Today show and the Food Network, there are 101 answers to that question, with recipes for:* Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup* Summer Garden Soup* Zucchini Salad* Creamy Beef and Broccoli Noodles* Ramen ...