by Louise Spilsbury (2002)
Introduces bananas as a food--where they come from, how they are grown and harvested, and how they fit into the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. Includes a recipe for banana milkshake.
Sabadina zhu bian
Chinese home style recipes. When one thinks of Chinese food, the first item that comes to mind is rice. These recipes are all dishes that go well with steamed rice. They are most definitively the dishes Chinese put on their dinner tables that will make steamed rice taste even better.
Clifford A. Wright
"Mediterranean food is the home cooking of many local cultures, a way of cooking derived from generous people, rustic foods, and simple pleasures. Its clear, robust flavors and uncomplicated preparations have made it a favorite of Americans and have earned it an honored place in our culinary tradition. What makes Mediterranean vegetable cookery so wonderful is the way its ingredients have been combined to create a host of delicious dishes virtually unknown until now in American kitchens. Vegetables are high on the list of foods we all want to eat more of, and we're always looking for new ways to prepare them. With Mediterranean Vegetables, a masterful A-to-Z culinary reference and cookbook, Mediterranean food expert Clifford A. Wright gives us a new world of great tastes. Never before has such a wealth of information on vegetables of the Mediterranean been collected in one place. Each entry describes a vegetable and its varieties, explains its origins and its culinary history from ancient times right up through the present, and details how to grow and harvest is and where to buy it. Included are many vegetables that you may use every day, such as spinach, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes, as well as those you regularly see in markets but are unsure how to prepare, such as celeriac, kohlrabi, and taro. There are also those that you can easily cultivate in your garden or find growing wild, such as borage and garden cress. The countries that border the Mediterranean Sea are exotic and diverse, as is their multitude of vegetable preparations. These 200 recipes, incorporated into appropriate entries, tell stories about the people who created them and the cultures from which they were born. Such a connection between food and history makes cooking, and eating, even more satisfying. Here you will find authentic recipes for such classics as ratatouille, gazpacho, and tabbouleh, as well as recipes for less familiar, but no less delicious, dishes including Artichoke Hearts in Citrus Sauce and Golden Breadcrumbs, Fried Eggplant with Yogurt, Étouffe;e of White Beans, Carrot Frittata, and more. Comprehensive and eminently accessible, Mediterranean Vegetables is for anyone who wants to read about, grow, cook with, and eat vegetables. It is, quite simply, a must-have reference and cookbook. "-- "In his follow-up to the award-winning A Mediterranean Feast, food scholar and cookbook author Clifford A. Wright presents an A-to-Z culinary reference and cookbook covering all the known and lesser-known vegetables of the Mediterranean region. Each entry describes a vegetable and its varieties, explains its origins and its culinary history from ancient times right up through the present, and details how to grow and harvest it and where to buy it. Then one or more recipes are presented to use the vegetable creatively"--
Angelina Larue
This colorful collection of vibrant, wholesome recipes brings the sizzling flavors of Southwestern cuisine to your table. Each lushly photographed chapter brings a fresh serving of favorite dishes, old and new. Make every meal a special experience with mouthwatering, nutritious ingredients your family will love. Kick-start your day with breakfasts such as the Green Chile Breakfast Bowl. Gather family and friends around the table with savory meals like Avocado Torta and finish on a sweet note with Mini Tres Leche Cakes. Sip on a Grapefruit-Agave Paloma to complete an unforgettable meal. From authentic sauces to smoking side dishes, there is something for everyone. Simply explained techniques and accessible ingredients make it easy for you and the entire family to get together and create flavorful experiences, time and time again.
[writer, Winifred Moranville
Presents a collection of easy-to-prepare recipes that emphasize one-pot cooking, accompanied by make-ahead and freezing directions for families on the go.