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What's Cooking November 2009?

This month's "What's Cooking" is special - November marks the beginning of the holiday cooking frenzy.  Sadly, this month is also special because it brings the last issue of...

PEGGY FALLON

Gather

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The chapters are first divided into seasons-which...

SOPHIA MARKOULAKIS

In Season: Heirloom Apples variety choices and recipes to try

Apples are some of the most adaptable fruits in nature and in the kitchen. Throughout their lengthy history, the apple has reinvented itself several times over, often overcoming...

HEATHER JONES

I have always loved Bread; I was one of those kids who would happily walk around the house eating it by the slice, but it would be many years...

HEATHER JONES

Frugal Foodie - A Very Frugal Thanksgiving

For some, the idea of entertaining is positively frightening, especially during the Holiday season.  Once you have the guest list put together, you develop your menu, write up that...

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Thanksgiving Favorites: Don't Mess with the Mess

Written by Virginia Willis

Turkey is a given. Some families may experiment with some other form of roast beast for Christmas, but in our family,...

Top Cookbooks of 2008: General

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ImageWhen it comes to picking the top general cookbooks of the year, the choices are always tough, but this year we found that the number, variety and quality of the cookbooks all seemed to increase; making selection of one or two books from each category a real challenge.  A challenge we happily took on because these books inspired us to cook and drew us into the kitchen; as Foodie Heather says "never have I wanted to be in the kitchen as much as I have this year". 

 

Image"Olives & Oranges" by Sara Jenkins and Mindy Fox:  This was an easy pick; perhaps it's the focus on Mediterranean food, perhaps it is the great recipes, perhaps it is Sara Jenkins love for the food she creates or a combination of all the above. Whatever it is, Olives & Oranges has been on my mind since I got it.  I've made bunches of the recipes, loved them all, and I can't wait to make more as I cook my way through the whole book. - picked by Foodie Pam

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View Recipes (5) including Lemon Olive Oil Cake; Maccheroni with White Beans, Mustard Greens, and Anchovy; Spaghettini with Burst Cherry Tomatoes; & Sweet Pumpkin and Rice Bean Soup with Crème Fraîche and Crispy Seeds

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"A16 Food + Wine'' by Nate Appleman and Shelley Lindgren: It's one of my favorite restaurants because of its gutsy, rustic flavors of Campania. This book gets to the soul of the restaurant, showcasing not only the vibrant food, but the well thought out wines on the menu. Must try recipes: Neapolitan-Style Pizza Dough, and Monday Meatballs. – picked by Carolyn Jung

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View recipes (9) including Braised Pork Shoulder with Chestnuts, Olives, and Herbs; Eggplant Parmigiana; Monday Meatballs; &  Neopolitan-Style Pizza


 
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Top Chef the Cookbook: Having only started watching Top Chef during season 3, this cookbook sat around my house a bit before I picked it up and started checking it out, but once I did I was pleasantly surprised.  The recipes really reflect the personalities of the contestants. Like the chefs, some recipes were simple while others were ridicously over the top.  I loved the Grilled Cheese with Portobello mushrooms and Roasted Red Pepper Soup from Season 2 and the Banana Scallops, Banana Guacamole with Chocolate Ice Cream that was featured in Season 4.  - picked by Foodie Heather and Foodie Peggy  

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View Recipes (2) including Black Forest Ham and Egg Bundle with Corn and Leek Ragout on Rustic Toast

 


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How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman: The follow up to the award winning "How to Cook Everything" which is now celebrating its tenth year in publication.  HTCE vegetarian is your perfect go to source when you're looking for something just a little different or when you need a little inspiration for those seasonal veggies. And yes I know it was published in 2007 but I just had to put it on the list anyway! – picked by Foodie Heather 

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View recipes (5) including Autumn Millet Bake Recipe; Braised Lentils with Roasted Winter Squash; and The Simplest Bean Burgers

 


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Without Reservations by Joey Altman:  Originally a restaurant chef, Altman has a knack for showing people how to make restaurant style food at home.  Without Reservations is touted as restaurant recipes that can be made at home, but I found it presents a range of recipes with some being more elaborate than others and some being relatively quick and easy.  It is also full of gorgeous, appetizing color photos that really give you a feel for what the dishes will be like, making choices on what to make a lot easier. - picked by Foodie Peggy 

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View recipes(3) including Crab-Stuffed Avocado with Spicy Citrus-Mango Salad; MyFavorite Caesar; and Thai Grilled Prawns with Emerald Noodles

 

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