A culinary companion to simplify cooking while making it more enjoyable, The Secret of Cooking is packed with solutions for how to make life in the kitchen work better for you, whether you're cooking for yourself or for a crowd. The secret of better home cooking is not the gadgets, chefs' tricks, or hidden ingredients. The secret is the person who cooks, the human standing at the stove bringing the words of the recipe to life. You carry into the...

"James Beard Award winner Kevin Pang and his dad Jeffrey, hosts of the hit America's Test Kitchen series Hunger Pangs, show you the way to delicious Chinese cooking in this accessible, funny, heartfelt cookbook. From American Chinese classics (General Tso's Chicken) to Sichuan street foods (Dan Dan Mian) and Hong Kong dim sum favorites (Shu Mai), A Very Chinese Cookbook is ideal for both the Chinese food-curious and experienced cooks seeking a weekend...

An in-depth exploration of the vibrant food and culture of Taiwan, including never-before-seen exclusive recipes and gorgeous photography.-- Taipei-based food journalist Clarissa Wei presents Made in Taiwan, a cookbook that celebrates the island nation?s unique culinary identity?despite a refusal by the Chinese government to recognize its sovereignty. The expansive book contains deeply researched essays and more than 100 recipes inspired by the people...

Whether you're creating a cozy self-care treat, a celebration for loved ones, or the perfect gift for any occasion, chocolate chip cookies speak to the heart. In The Chocolate Chip Cookie Book, artist and cookie expert Katie Jacobs offers 100 recipes for every gift-giving season and reason, from fancy dinners to lunchbox goodies.

"The James Beard Award-winning team at Milk Street delivers 200 easy, clever recipes you can just cook: the world's greatest culinary ideas, distilled to their essence and simplified for weeknight meals. Each of these 200 recipes works with just a handful of ingredients and short active cooking time; these dishes are done when you need them, or hands-off so you can let them cook while you do something else. The keys are high-impact ingredients, transformative...

On her blog, The Chutney Life, Palak Patel breaks down the intricacies of Indian cooking into accessible recipes for all home cooks. From the importance of a good tadka--a means through which whole spices are tempered in oil to increase their flavor profile--to countless easy hacks such as upgrading a classic can of Campbell's Tomato Soup with a little ginger, garlic, and coriander, these recipes are fresh, inventive, and irresistible. With Patel's...

Simple picture recipes allow kids, even those who don't read, to follow along step by step. Featuring 19 snacks, these recipes teach essential kitchen skills, introduce new flavors, and guide young cooks as they discover creativity in the kitchen.

"50 Recipes for Mooncakes, Bao Buns, Che, Custards, Sweet Soups and More! Explore the delicious world of Vietnam's dessert scene with this authentic collection of recipes from baker Tara Nguyen. These baked goods and frozen treats take you on a tantalizing culinary tour of the country-from ceremonial cakes to ever-popular street stall sweets."--Page [4] of cover.

"The Dinner Party is the ultimate guide to sophisticated home entertaining from fine dining chef Martin Benn, featuring nine expert menus for memorable feasts from relaxed gatherings to glamorous celebrations. Martin Benn (Sepia, Society) is one of Australia's most accomplished chefs, but his passion is hosting impressive meals at home with his wife and creative collaborator Vicki Wild. In this beautifully photographed and designed cookbook, Benn...

"The Friendsgiving Cookbook includes all the tips, advice, and yummy recipes you need to throw the best bash of the season, minus the tension and stress that typically accompany big family gatherings"--