Barbara Kafka Knihy

The first microwave cookbook ever introduced by a major food writer--a breakthrough cookbook that challenges all the preconceptions about what one can and cannot do with a microwave. Includes hundreds of entries explaining how different foods react in a microwave. Black-and-white illustrations. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Provides instructions for seven hundred and fifty recipes that utilize vegetables, including tabbouleh with red and hot peppers, chard gratin, creamy carrot soup, and morels with rhubarb and asparagus.

Two seasoned food professionals—a cookbook editor and a caterer—tackle the challenge of serving imaginative, flavorful dishes without extensive fuss. Their approach is to draw inspiration from renowned cooks like Julia Child and James Beard, uncovering simple yet delicious recipes hidden in complex cookbooks. They present a diverse collection of recipes that balance flavors, featuring American classics such as spoon bread and oven-fried chicken, alongside exotic dishes like Moghul Lamb and Bangkok Chicken. Each recipe includes tips, variations, and practical advice on using new ingredients, complemented by their own tried-and-true favorites. The compilation boasts 119 master recipes, 81 variations, and 34 Editors' Kitchen recipes, creating a culinary treasure trove. McCullough and Witt offer fresh perspectives on traditional cooking methods, such as roasting chicken at high temperatures and innovative pasta preparation. The book also provides essential information on entertaining, crafting salads, and quick breads, along with microwave tips. With a warm and encouraging tone, the authors inspire cooks to experiment and develop their own recipes, making this user-friendly guide suitable for both beginners and experienced cooks alike. It promises to be a go-to source for distinctive culinary creations.

A rising star in the food world, Michael Psilakis is co-owner of a growing empire of modern Mediterranean restaurants, and one of the most exciting young chefs in America today.In How to Roast a Lamb , the self-taught chef offers recipes from his restaurants and his home in this, his much-anticipated first cookbook.Ten chapters provide colorful and heartfelt personal essays that lead into thematically related recipes. Gorgeous color photography accompanies many of the recipes throughout.Psilakis's cooking utilizes the fresh, naturally healthful ingredients of the Mediterranean augmented by techniques that define New American cuisine.Home cooks who have gravitated toward Italian cookbooks for the simple, user-friendly dishes, satisfying flavors, and comfortable, family-oriented meals, will welcome Psilakis's approach to Greek food, which is similarly healthful, affordable, and satisfying to share any night of the week.

Provides recipes for appetizers, soups, poultry, seafood, meat, side dishes, and desserts and discusses the varieties of California wine that should accompany them