"James Beard award-winning chef Janos Wilder offers more than 30 recipes for delicious chiles rellenos, ranging in complexity to suit beginning and expert home cooks alike. Wilder introduces regional Mexican rellenos, then provides contemporary interpretations, including jalape?±o poppers, roasted poblanos, sauces, and more. From choosing the right chiles to preparing them for stuffing, THE GREAT CHILES RELLENOS BOOK provides plenty of i ..."
"Family-style dining is back in style and has been re-imagined by one of the most prominent chefs in Hawaii, James Beard Award nominee Beverly Gannon.On the road to Haleakala, Maui's most famous dormant volcano, is one of the island's favorite destinations--where a laid-back atmosphere and top-flight menu welcome both residents and tourists. Developed from the restaurant's ever-popular repertoire, this all-new recipe collection is scaled ..."
"It's Christmastime at the Best Little Bakery in Texas The annual Fredericksburg Christmas parade marks the beginning of the Texas Hill Country's holiday season, which means the Pastry Queen is kicking into high gear at her Rather Sweet Bakery and Café. As party invitations pile up in the mailbox, Rebecca Rather is up to her elbows in sticky meringue, creamy chocolate, and a sleigh full of savory treats to meet the entertaining need ..."
"In this photographic journey through the world's olive groves, acclaimed food writer Peggy Knickerbocker and photographer Laurie Smith trace the origins of the oil of the gods. Traveling to the orchards of Greece, Spain, Italy, North Africa, and California, they explore the process of harvesting the fruit and extracting its essence. Readers will savor the exquisite results through recipes that range from toast with tapenade to a lavish ..."
"THE NIMAN RANCH COOKBOOK traces the unlikely transformation of a modest family endeavor into a respected model of sustainable farming ??one that is supported by more than 500 independent family farmers raising livestock according to Niman Ranch ??s strict animal husbandry protocols. Focusing on the beef, pork, and lamb sides of the business, Bill Niman and San Francisco Chronicle food writer Janet Fletcher introduce us to the Niman ranc ..."
Said the Cannibal by LaurieSmith Paperback, 92 Pages, Published 2017 by Urban Farmhouse Press ISBN-13: 978-1-988214-18-4, ISBN: 1-988214-18-1
"Poetry collection that explores the notion of cannibalism as it exists in our everyday lives from religion to pop culture to television shows."
"By mother and daughter, Sally Clayton and Lee Clayton Roper, A Well-Seasoned Kitchen is a gold medal-winning treasury of over 180 delicious recipes, creative menus, beautiful 4-color photos and poignant memories of cooking and entertaining together. This unique book is ideally suited for today's modern cook who juggles a busy life but finds joy in preparing meals for others. Each recipe is handpicked and tested for uncomplicated prepara ..."
"Sardinia now rivals its northern neighbor Provence as a vacation destination. The coastline lures visitors, but it is the food that will make you linger. Chef Efisio Farris is poised to become the next great ambassador of Italian regional cuisine. To promote the cooking of his native Sardinia, he has appeared on the Food Network, given demonstrations at food festivals across the country, and even launched his own company that imports Sa ..."
The Amish Cook Recollections and Recipes from an Old Order Amish Family by Elizabeth Coblentz, Kevin Williams, LaurieSmith Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2002 by Ten Speed Press Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-58008-214-3, ISBN: 1-58008-214-9
"Ten years ago, aspiring newspaper editor Kevin Williams convinced Elizabeth Coblentz, an Old Order Amish wife and mother, to write a weekly cooking column called “The Amish Cook.” Each week Elizabeth shares a family recipe and discusses daily life on her Indiana farm, spent with her husband, Ben, and their eight children and 32 grandchildren. THE AMISH COOK, a full-color cookbook based on Elizabeth's columns, compiles more than 75 t ..."
"When Michael Wild and Larry Goldman opened BayWolf in 1975, they created one of the most elegant, inviting, and lasting culinary traditions in the Bay Area. Along with Chez Panisse and Citron, their restaurant has been instrumental in the development of California cuisine, known for its straightforward preparations, fresh seasonal ingredients, and bright flavors. Situated in a cozy, vintage Victorian in Oakland, BayWolf proves that comf ..."
"The winning formula for the content , which has proved so successful, remains the same. Total Revision continues to provide the most comprehensive approach to exam success with its unique combination of study support and exam practice. Written by chief markers and highly experienced teachers, each title provides an authorative but practical approach to revising for KS3 National Tests. Each title provides: - Complete study & reference s ..."
Local Flavors(Reprint) Cooking and Eating from America's Farmers' Markets: A Cookbook by Deborah Madison, Patrick Mcfarlin, LaurieSmith Paperback, 432 Pages, Published 2008 by Ten Speed Press Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-0-7679-2949-3, ISBN: 0-7679-2949-7
"In her previous cookbooks Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone and the classic Greens Cookbook, among others, Deborah Madison scored with savory yet sophisticated fare--the kind of food even meat lovers relish. Local Flavors: Cooking and Eating from America's Farmers' Markets finds Madison shopping those havens of quality, taste, and diversity, and devising recipes based on their seasonally available bounty. Among the 350 recipes--not all ve ..."
Reata Legendary Texas Cooking [A Cookbook] by Mike Micallef, Julie Hatch, LaurieSmith, John Demers Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 2008 by Ten Speed Press Mobipocket_Ebook ISBN-13: 978-1-58008-906-7, ISBN: 1-58008-906-2
"Bold. Majestic. Storied. Texas. The Lone Star State has many traditions, among them its homegrown cuisine, which Texans have always been justly proud of, and which has been gaining followers--and respect--all over the country. The Reata restaurants have an honored place in this emerging culinary story. Reata: Legendary Texas Cuisine tells the tale of one American family that, against the breathtaking backdrop of Texas, took risks, wo ..."
"THE NIMAN RANCH COOKBOOK traces the transformation of a modest family endeavor into a respected nationwide model of sustainable farming-one that is supported by more than 500 independent family farmers raising livestock according to Niman Ranch's strict animal husbandry protocols. Focusing on beef, pork, and lamb (with illustrated meat charts describing all majors cuts), the book introduces us to the Niman ranchers, their well-cared-for ..."
"Combine wild ingredients and a disregard for the ordinary with a little chemistry in the kitchen, and you get the COOKING FEARLESSLY philosophy—a no-holds-barred approach to cooking that is pure Texas and a helluva good time. At Hudson's on the Bend restaurant outside of Austin, chefs Jeff Blank and Jay Moore preach and practice an adventurous cuisine as big and robust as the Lone Star State. Fish and game reign supreme, both on the gri ..."
Cooking at the Kasbah(1st Edition) Recipes from My Moroccan Kitchen by Kitty Morse, LaurieSmith Paperback, 156 Pages, Published 1998 by Chronicle Books Bargain Price ISBN-13: 978-0-8118-1503-1, ISBN: 0-8118-1503-X
"Moroccan food features the delicious flavors and health benefits of other Mediterranean cuisines, but tantalizes the senses with its own unique combinations of spices and simple ingredients. Grilled meats, vegetable or fruit tagines (stews), delicately spiced salads, couscous, and sweet or savory pastries are its hallmarks. Kitty Morse, who grew up in Casablanca, brings to this new book fascinating details about life and food in Morocco ..."
Cities of the Straits Smack in the Middle of Spotlit Obvious Vol. 3 by LaurieSmith Paperback, 56 Pages, Published 2016 by Urban Farmhouse Press ISBN-13: 978-1-988214-06-1, ISBN: 1-988214-06-8
"From dreams to memories to the realities of life in the border cities of Windsor and Detroit, Smith's collection of poems brings us through the wonder and the questionable in our everyday lives. Hers is a strong voice that emerges from the places familiar to those who inhabit the region these poems call home. From the works of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera to New Year's Eve spent at the infamous Coach and Horses dive bar to the seeming s ..."
"When we create a dish worthy of consumption and praise, we feel good about ourselves. We inherently feel a sense of accomplishment and we take delight in that accomplishment. We also learn to laugh at our mistakes and press on. In this way, we grow. We evolve. We reach a higher level of contentment with self. This unique collection of stories and recipes celebrates the discipline, practice, bravery, and creativity of baking - mindsets a ..."