Tamales have endured for millennia, and are currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity due to the renaissance in Latin American and Mexican cooking. Today, tamales remain an important part of the traditions of Mexico, Central America, South America and the southwestern United States. In Tamales, Hoyer gives an overview of the ingredients, methods of preparation and flavor possibilities of tamales. More specifically, you'll find recipes for different types of masa, with variations on eac...

From the chef and author of Culinary Vietnam comes a culinary adventure through the vibrant culture, history, and cuisines of Mexico.Mexico's rich history and myriad cultural influences are reflected in its food, which exposes a largely unexplored world of nuanced flavors and unique ingredients, as well as a wide range of cooking styles and techniques. Dismiss the old notions of Mexican food as tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and refried beans all smothered in...

With the help of the chef and author of Culinary Mexico, explore the tantalizing blend of the fresh, bright, sweet, and hot flavors of Vietnam.Vietnamese cuisine has developed over thousands of years with countless influences from other cultures. Full of authentic recipes, Culinary Vietnam teaches how the aspects of flavor, aroma, texture, color, contrast, balance, and even the sound a food makes should be taken into consideration in the planning o...

The numbers that tell the story of humanity'Vital ... If you're thinking about setting up a giant land empire in Asia, you cannot do so without this book ... If only the last Song emperor had had this book by his side, he might have avoided his appalling fate' Dan SnowWhat was history's biggest empire? Or the tallest building of the ancient world? What was the average life expectancy in medieval Byzantium? The average wage in Old Kingdom Eg...

A celebration of multigenerational Latin cooking for the plant-based home cook—guaranteed to bring both older and younger generations to the table.It can be difficult to have multiple generations in the kitchen, each with their own ideas on food, but Abuela’s Plant-Based Kitchen puts them on the same page. Inspired by her upbringing in two culinary worlds—vegetarian and Puerto Rican—holistic health coach Karla Salinari reintroduces traditional Latin and Ca...

Drool-worthy baked goods for any meal and occasion throughout the year—from fluffy cinnamon rolls to vegetable potpies to gingerbread cookies.Be a hero at home or the next group gathering when you serve one of the over 120 delicious recipes in Williams Sonoma Baking Favorites, the essential collection of go-to recipes for homemade treats. From holiday classics like Bûche de Noël and Popovers, to kid-friendly treats such as Cinnamon Monkey Bread and Snickerd...

100 quick and easy meals to simplify and inspire your dinner routine."What's for dinner?" If that question makes you tense up, this book is for you. It can be exhausting to come up with healthy and appealing dinner options night after night, but Fix-It and Forget-It Everyday Instant Pot Favorites is here to help. You need recipes that are easy to prepare, don't require a lot of hard-to-find ingredients, and will appeal to the whole family. Hope Comerford h...

Filling salads for every season and every taste!Salads are often considered an appetizer or a summertime meal. When the weather is too hot, lightly tossed greens with seasonal fruits and veggies are perfect for cooling the body and filling the stomach. But with rich, filling ingredients and heartier flavors, salads can be served as main courses even in spring, autumn, and winter. Healthy and Hearty Salads offers one hundred healthy and delicious recipes fo...

Fewer dishes—more delicious. Recipes for rice bowls, fish bowls, grain bowls, and more that mix and match your favorite textures and flavors.In this compact yet comprehensive cookbook, the expert chefs at the Williams Sonoma Test Kitchen show how varied bowl meals can be. Simply put, bowl food is healthful, colorful, comforting, and most important, easy to prepare. Organized by recipes featuring chicken; beef, pork, and lamb; seafood; vegetarian; and even a breakfas...

Many historical processes are dynamic. Populations grow and decline. Empires expand and collapse. Religions spread and wither. Natural scientists have made great strides in understanding dynamical processes in the physical and biological worlds using a synthetic approach that combines mathematical modeling with statistical analyses. Taking up the problem of territorial dynamics--why some polities at certain times expand and at other times contract--this book shows that a similar research p...

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Perfectly Portioned Recipes for Newlyweds, Roommates, or Empty NestersJust because many of us live the life of singles or doubles doesn’t mean we should deny ourselves one of life’s finer pleasures: delicious, home-cooked meals! Move over, fast food . . . and watch out, takeout! Cooking for Two has arrived. With recipes for soups, salads, entrées, baked goods, and desserts, there’s something in here for everyone (or two) looking to prepare meals that are t...