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By Sarah Copeland Photographs by Sara Remington
This cookbook is an indispensable reference for modern couples looking to spend quality time together in the kitchen. Inside are more than 130 recipes for both classic and contemporary cooking that are perfect for day-to-day à deux and special occasions with family and friends. Learn More

By Karen Foley and the Editors of Imbibe magazine Photographs by Sheri Giblin
France has wine, Germany’s got beer, but America is the land of the cocktail. Learn More

By Cree LeFavour Photographs by France Ruffenach
Poulet is more than just a cookbook dedicated to chicken: it is an ode to this worldwide favorite. More than 50 thoughtful recipes cover the globe to breathe new life into the well-loved chicken supper. Five chapters are organized by flavor profile—American, Bistro, Latin, East and South Asian, and North African/Mediterranean—to bring to the table wherever you live. Learn More

By Christie Matheson Photographs by Alex Farnum
Bundt-style cakes appeal to everyone—busy home bakers appreciate how simple they are to make, and cake lovers adore the endless (and delicious!) variety of shapes and forms they can take. Learn More

By Betty Rosbottom Photographs by Susie Cushner
Sunday Roasts contains 80 tantalizing recipes for slow-roasted meats, fowl, fish, and vegetables that compel a Sunday cook to enjoy good food and good living. Learn More

By Mark and Michael Klebeck with Jess Thomson Photographs by Scott Pitts
Among enthusiasts, Seattle’s Top Pot Doughnuts reigns supreme. Now, doughnut aficionados everywhere can enjoy these tasty treats at home. Learn More

By Robin Asbell Photographs by Kate Sears
Veganism has been steadily moving toward the mainstream as more and more people become aware of its many benefits. Even burger-loving omnivores are realizing that adding more plant-based foods to their diet is good for their health and the environment. Big Vegan satisfies both the casual meat eater and the dedicated herbivore with more than 350 delicious, easy-to-prepare vegan recipes covering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Learn More

By Michael Ruhlman Photographs by Donna Turner Ruhlman
Rare is the cookbook that redefines how we cook. And rare is the author who can do so with the ease and expertise of acclaimed writer and culinary authority Michael Ruhlman. Twenty distills Ruhlman’s decades of cooking, writing, and working with the world’s greatest chefs into twenty essential ideas—from ingredients to processes to attitude—that are guaranteed to make every cook more accomplished. Whether cooking a multi-course meal, the juiciest roast chicken, or just some really good scrambled eggs, Ruhlman reveals how a cook’s success boils down to the same twenty concepts. Learn More

By Diane Phillips
What’s the newest secret weapon for people who want hearty, slow-cooked food but don’t have hours to spend in the kitchen? You guessed it—the pressure cooker! Anyone with a taste for good, filling food made quickly will find the pressure cooker indispensable for getting dinner on the table. And this welcome guide will help them do it with more than 400 easy-to-follow recipes—from stocks and sauces to vegetables and tender meats, and even elegant desserts like crème brûlée—plus tips on selecting and safely using pressure cookers. Learn More

By Andrew Schloss,and David Joachim,Photographs by Alison Miksch
What can we grill? EVERYTHING! From the best-selling authors of Mastering the Grill, comes the first grill book focused on ingredients. Fire It Up shows today's cooks how to buy, prepare, and grill more than 290 ingredients from beef and... Learn More

By Amy Franceschini,and Daniel Tucker,Photographs by Anne Hamersky,Foreword by Mark Bittman
With interest in home gardening at an all-time high and concerns about food production and safety making headlines, Farm Together Now explores the current state of grassroots farming in the U.S. Part oral history and part treatise on food politic... Learn More

By Nancie McDermott,Photographs by Leigh Beisch
Ask any pie lover—the words "southern" and "pie" go together like ripe fruit and flaky pastry. And behind all the mouthwatering, light-as-a-cloud meringue peaks and the sticky dark butterscotch fillings lies a rich and delicious history. In Sout... Learn More

By Nancie McDermott,Photographs by Becky Luigart-Stayner
Taste the chocolatey goodness of Mississippi Mud or marvel at the extravagant elegance of the Lady Baltimore and there will be no doubt that Southerners know how to bake a cake. Here are 65 recipes for some of the most delicious ever. Jam cakes and jelly... Learn More

By Georgia Orcutt,and John Margolies
Everyone loves a winner. These prize-winning recipes from state and county fairs across the country bring together the best in American cookingand it's not all apple pie. Mary's Sticky Biscuits won at the Alabama National Fair; Cool Fruit Strata won at t... Learn More

By Andrew Schloss,and David Joachim,Photographs by Alison Miksch
Grilling is a science, and it's only when you understand the science of grilling that you can transform it into an art. That's what makes Mastering the Grill a standout on the cookbook shelf. From equipment (grill types and tools) to fire (wood, ch... Learn More

By Tucker Shaw,Photographs by Leigh Beisch
For the guy who thinks home cooking means presenting take-out in serving dishes instead of straight from the container, here's a crash course in taking control of the kitchen. Sixty-five killer, easy-to-make recipes cover every hour of the day (or night)... Learn More

By Kathy Casey,Food photographs by E. Jane Armstrong
Kathy Casey, beloved expert on Northwest cuisine, shares more than 100 it-doesn't-get-more-delicious-than-this recipes for everything from cocktails all the way to desserts. Lambert cherry mojitos waft the fragrance of fresh mint. A Tillamook cheddar spre... Learn More

By Vanessa Dina,and Kristina Fuller,and Gemma DePalma,Illustrations by Caroline Hwang
The rules of the Meat Club:- You have to be a girl - You have to eat meat (any kind) - You have to love to talk about meat - What's said in the Meat Club, stays in the Meat ClubTired of eating Caesar salads and poached chicken... Learn More

By Christopher Hirsheimer,and Peggy Knickerbocker
Internationally known as one of the most magnificent farmers' markets in the world, the San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market has inspired this gorgeous illustrated market companion. The perfect guide and cookbookno matter where you liveeach page ce... Learn More

By Margaret Moos Pick
More fun than the episode of I Love Lucy set on the candy line and with stories richer than a Dark Chocolate Truffle, See's Famous Old Time Candies is a golden ticket to the candy factory (and, yes, See's did inspire that Lucy episode). Author Marg... Learn More

By Marlena Spieler,Photographs by Noel Barnhurst
From the kitchen that brought us the I-have-never-seen-anything-yummier Grilled Cheese comes the it-just-got-yummier Macaroni & Cheese. The kid-friendly favorite is now being spotted at the trendiest restaurants around town, and this fantast... Learn More

By Marlena Spieler,Photographs by Sheri Giblin
Toasted golden in a pan or browned to melty perfection under the broiler, grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food -- and a meal in itself. And believe it or not, it just got better. Author Marlena Spieler has created 50 mouthwatering new takes on this... Learn More

By Paulette Mitchell,Photographs by William Meppem
No, there is no chicken stock in this soup. What you'll find here is page after glorious page of the loveliest, most delicious soups and stews - each and every one entirely vegetarian. Brimming with international flavors, Paulette Mitchell's easy-to-follo... Learn More

By Maryana Vollstedt
Maryana Vollstedt, Queen of the best-selling Big Book series, has put the luck back in potluck with more than 250 delicious, no-nonsense recipes. From Chile Cheese Wheels and citrusy Sunburst Salad, to Moroccan Chicken with Dates and Couscous and l... Learn More

By Maryana Vollstedt
The latest in the best-selling Big Book series, The Big Book of Breakfasts starts the day right with over 280 recipes for every kind of breakfast food imaginable. Its classic Maryana Vollstedt: every delicious dish is so easy to make you ca... Learn More

By Robb Walsh
Welcome to Texas barbecue. They love to make it. They love to eat it. And they love to argue about it-igniting as many feuds as fires from Houston to El Paso. Legends of Texas Barbecue Cookbook delivers both a practical cookbook and a guided tour of Texas... Learn More

By Maryana Vollstedt
Where the best-selling Big Book of Casseroles brought bubbling cheese and golden bread crumbs, The Big Book of Soups and Stews brings succulent meats, tender vegetables, and creamy, savory goodness with 262 comforting recipes for soups, chowders, and stew... Learn More

By Rick Rodgers,and Arlene Ward,Photographs by Kathryn Russell
The pressure's on! These days who isn't looking to get a great meal on the table without a lot of time in the kitchen? Fast, foolproof, and extremely versatile, Pressure Cooking for Everyone is the answer for every busy cook. Now that pressure cook... Learn More

By Frankie Frankeny,and Wesley Martin
Even the pickiest of Gungans will eat their fruits and veggies when Bubble City Salad and Boss Nass Broccoli are on the menu. With this exciting new sequel to the best-selling The Star Wars Cookbook: Wookiee Cookies and Other Galactic Recipes, Star War... Learn More

By Susan Simon,Photographs by Jeffrey Allen
From wreath-bedecked fishing boats to the sparkling Shoppers' Stroll, Nantucket Island captures the magical spirit of the holidays like no place else. Elegantly adorned with 75 beautiful full-color photographs, The Nantucket Holiday Table lets ever... Learn More

By Maryana Vollstedt
Bubbling cheese, golden bread crumbs, tender vegetables, and succulent meats - what's not to like about casseroles? Comfort food just doesn't get any cozier, or more convenient. Now, thanks to Maryana Vollstedt, busy cooks don't have to call up Mom in ord... Learn More