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Natasha's kitchen : 100+ easy, family-favorite recipes you'll make again and again / Burggraaf, Charity

"In 1989, four-year-old Natasha Kravchuk and her family entered the United States as refugees from Ukraine. Her mother was an amazing cook and spoiled her family with delicious meals, so Natasha never learned how to cook until she got married and had her own family to nurture. In 2009, she began blogging about the joy she discovered in creating and sharing recipes. Her audience exploded, connecting with her warmth and willingness to share both her triumphs and failures in the kitchen. In Natasha's Kitchen, she shares 100+ budget-friendly, foolproof recipes anyone can whip up. From Salmon Piccata and Turkey Meatball Soup to Crispy Bacon Jalapeno Poppers as well as traditional Ukrainian recipes passed down from her mother like classic Borscht and her famous Pierogis, Natasha's family-friendly recipes are made with easy-to-find ingredients and have been thoroughly tested. And because she loves to have her large extended family and friends over, there are also menus for sharing and easy entertaining--from a taco bar to a chili bar to the ultimate cheese board. Beautiful, mouthwatering photographs offers a glimpse into Natasha's life as she does what she enjoys most: cooking for her loved ones"--

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Bake smart : sweets and secrets from my oven to yours / Seneviratne, Samantha
Sweets and secrets from my oven to yours
"Star baker Samantha Seneviratne wants to tell you the baking secrets of industry pros: You can soften butter in a microwave in seconds, without melting it. Don't bother sifting flour. No stand mixer? No problem-you can mix it by hand. Test the doneness of a cake without toothpicks (who actually has those?). Make a custard with a dump and stir method. Tempering schmempering. Break free from common baking myths, fears, and fussy procedures, with Bake Smart, filled with Sam's tips and warm reassurances plus 100 achievable, mouthwatering recipes that are surprisingly effortless to put together for any home baker. Chapters are organized by main baking ingredient, each starting with a quick intro to break down the fundamentals of baking, as well as core recipes-like Basic Custard, Any-Nut Frangipane, and Rough Puff Pastry-that are easy to master and return to again and again"--

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Cocina de Andalucía : Spanish recipes from the land of a thousand landscapes / Rothacker, Nassima

"Discover a fascinating region in Southern Spain that offers the most tantalizing food, through 75 authentic recipes, written with expertise and using authentic ingredients. Andalucía is the largest region of Spain and has a food tradition that is rich in shades from the past: Moorish, Christian, and Jewish influences prevail. Following decades, if not centuries, in which the local food accepted prejudice from outsiders, any change or innovation was inhibited; but now a fascinating revival is taking place everywhere in Andalucía, as in the rest of Spain. This is supported by the array of amazing ingredients from land and sea, by memories and aromas from the past, and by current innovation by Spanish chefs. La Cocina Andalucía has become even more attractive."-- Provided by publisher.

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Cypriana : vibrant recipes inspired by the food of Greece & Cyprus / Kay, Mowie

"Over 80 modern recipes inspired by the traditional cooking of Greece and Cyprus from popular chef and TV personality Theo Michaels. Fresh ingredients sing from the plate, from juicy watermelon and glossy kalamata olives, to fragrant oregano-roasted lamb and delicate fish wrapped in vine leaves. Presenting a feast for the eyes as well as the taste buds, fresh and delicious recipes are organized into chapters entitled Meze, Sea, Land, Sun, Fire and Sundowners, evoking the Greek way of life. Meze features mouth-watering small plates for sharing from creamy whipped dips to meatballs. The sea is woven into Greek culture and seafood is a staple; enjoy the freshest fish and shellfish cooked simply and served with a squeeze of lemon juice. Meat is a huge part of the Greek diet and cooking over charcoal is part of daily life. Traditions of 'horta' means there are plenty of vegetable dishes to enjoy. Finally, Greek desserts are often just a sweet note to savour with a bitter black coffee or come sundown you may prefer a Greek-inspired cocktail such as an Ouzo Sour"--

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Dinner tonight : simple meals full of Mediterranean flavor / Berg, Meliz

Serious flavor, simple recipes, answering the eternal question of "What's for dinner?" Meliz Berg shares her go-to home cooking, inspired by her Turkish Cypriot kitchen.

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Korean made easy : simple recipes to make from morning to midnight / Hong, Seji

An easy guide to Korean cooking, by mix and matching seven essential ingredients, along with some easy-to-find additions. Korean ingredients such as kimchi, gochujang and sesame oil are ubiquitous in kitchens worldwide and continuing to grow in popularity. But Korean food has a reputation of being longwinded and full of difficult-to-source ingredients. Korean Made Easy dispels this myth, and shows how only seven basic store-cupboard essentials are required to recreate the flavors that make up the Gochujang, Doenjang, Ganjang (soy sauce), Rice, Sesame oil, Fish sauce, Gochugaru, which, along with just a few additional ingredients that can be found in supermarkets, make up all the dishes in the book. Seji also highlights ingredient swaps throughout. Chapters include Kimchi, Small dishes/banchan, Rice and noodles, Soups and stews, Noodles and rice, Korean BBQ, Seoul-style street food, Korean tapas and twists, Seji's sauce remix and Sweet and Soju. Approximately 80 recipes will include classics such as Bibimbap, Japchae and Beef Bulgogi, more contemporary dishes such as Gochujang Sausage Spaghetti, 3 ways to update your Ramyeon (Korean packet noodles) and 3 ways to make Korean Fried Chicken, as well as delicious soju-based cocktails, which include a Watermelon Soju Punch.

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Live free, eat well : elevated cuisine for outdoorsy travelers and modern nomads / Dk Publishing, Inc.

"Chef Adam Glick has traveled the world cooking in tiny galley kitchens, in campers, and over campfires. Along the way, he's developed skills for making the most of limited kitchen space and using resources from the environment to create innovative, delicious recipes on the road. Learn his techniques for outdoor and small-space cooking and make restaurant-worthy meals on your next outdoor adventure. With more than 75 recipes that cover breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and more, Adam will help you bridge the gap between cooking in a modern kitchen and cooking in less conventional spaces. Accompanied by stunning images of epic landscapes and fascinating stories from Adam's travels around the globe, Live Free, Eat Well, shares the skills and recipes you need to cook outside or on the go, wherever you want to be"--Back cover.

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Recipes from my Vietnamese kitchen : authentic food to awaken the senses & feed the soul / Winfield, Clare

Uyen was born in Saigon and spent her childhood there before leaving Vietnam in the aftermath of the war. She regularly travels back there to visit family and pick up more classic and modern recipes for dishes found in the homes and on the streets of Vietnam. The recipes in the book tell a story about Uyen's family and the culture of food in Vietnam. In essence, the food of her country aims to strike the perfect balance between sweet, sour, salty, bitter, hot, and umami, and to cater to any occasion and time of day, every mood and ailment. Uyen describes some of the most commonly used produce and guides you through chapters such as Breakfast, Soups, Snacks, Noodles, Lunch & Dinner, and Sweets, weaving in tales of etiquette, personal history, and tradition, providing evocative photos of her travels throughout. Popular recipes include pho soup, banh mi baguettes, and summer rolls.

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The skint cook : over 80 easy, tasty recipes that won't break the bank / Bursnall, Ian

"Easy. Cheap. Delicious. The Skint Cook is bursting with super simple, budget-friendly recipes that pack a big punch. Whether you're cooking for one or trying to feed a crowd, learn how to use up leftovers, knock out showstoppers ad still have cash to spare. From store-cupboard sinners to inventive family feasts, Friday night fake-aways to Sunday roasts, this is stress-free, fee-good food you can't get enough of. This is cooking on a budget at its best: maximum flavour, minimum spend"--Back cover.

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The smart Mediterranean diet cookbook : 101 brain-healthy recipes to protect your mind and boost your mood / Ball, Serena

"Serena and Deanna's smart recipes are layered with enticing Mediterranean flavors and the most potent brain-boosting ingredients. This book solves the dilemma of "what's for dinner" while enhancing your brain and mood with every dish"--