Tag: Cookbooks

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How to Create Perfect Cheeseboards Year-Round

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Let’s start with an apology. We’re sorry we didn’t bring this hack to you back in November. This was before all the holiday cheese boards and charcuterie boards. Trust us, if we had known about this trick back then, we would have shared it with you. 

Fortunately, cheese isn’t just a holiday food. It is everyday food for many of us. There are always occasions to make cheeseboards. Some occasions include birthdays and anniversaries. Valentine’s Day, an Oscar party, and the big bowl game are other examples. Even an average Tuesday is a good time, to name a few.

If you always volunteer to bring the cheese to an event, you should know about this trick. You like your cheese boards to look professional with uniform slices.

How to Use a Fork to Uniformly Slice Cheese

This viral cheese-cutting tip that spread.the.grub posted on Instagram is so simple and so genius. 

Here’s how it works. Grab a dinner fork (any regular old dinner fork). Grab your block of cheese. This trick seems like it would work best with a semi-hard cheese such as Cheddar, Gouda, Swiss, or provolone. It wouldn’t work very well with a soft goat cheese or Brie that isn’t easily sliceable. Hard cheeses, such as Grana Padana or Parmesan, would probably crumble under the knife. 

But for those cheeses that are cut into slices cleanly, this method will make easy work out of uniformity.

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Posted in Book Tours

The Ultimate Make-Ahead Cookbook

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Make-ahead cookbook meals just got freezer friendly—now even more convenient.

Make-ahead cookbook meals let you spend more time with your family and less time cooking. The Ultimate Make-Ahead Cookbook gives you delicious recipes for amazing meals that freeze well, so you can make them when you have time and eat them when you don’t.

Just an hour or two with this make-ahead cookbook is all you need to prepare an entire week’s worth of fresh, homemade meals that your family will love. Two different techniques show you how to save time and money by creating several meals all at once. The batch cooking method takes just an extra 15 minutes to make four meals instead of one, while the prep now/cook later method is a super simple way to get a whole week’s worth of meals into the freezer.

This make-ahead cookbook includes:

  • Ready fast—You’ll always be just a few minutes away from a delicious meal with 125 tasty recipes like Chicken Enchilada Casserole and Sweet Thai Chili Sausages.
  • Planned ahead—Complete meal plans give you step-by-step instructions to prepare mouthwatering meals for a weekend with company or big family feasts.
  • Cook for everyone—Color-coded labels make it a snap to choose recipes for dietary restrictions, and easy-to-read nutritional info means you know exactly what you’re preparing.

Start prepping today and have a freezer full of ready-to-go meals whenever you want them with this make-ahead cookbook.

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Ramen Obsession: The Ultimate Bible for Mastering Japanese Ramen

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“Ramen enthusiasts will be delighted by the regional recipes that any home cook can master with ease while learning about its history and origins.” ―Alice Currah, host of PBS’s Kitchen Explorers

Nothing quite compares to the simple pleasure of slurping up a piping hot bowl of delicious ramen. This cookbook provides you with the traditions, tools, and tips you need to start making flavorful and filling ramen right at home.

What sets this ramen cookbook apart:

  • The history of the bowl—Discover the origins of ramen, regional variations, modern-day interpretations, and more.
  • Learn the six steps—Build an unparalleled bowl by learning how to make each critical component: broth, tare (seasoning sauce), aromatic oils and fats, noodles, toppings, and a perfectly combined bowl.
  • 130 recipes to savor—You’ll learn to create a variety of ramen recipes that range from easy to challenging, such as Spicy Miso Tonkotsu Ramen with Ginger Pork, and Shoyu Ramen with Littleneck Clams, Scallions, and Butter.

Master creating savory bowls of ramen from scratch with this comprehensive Japanese cookbook.
“Ramen is one of the most delicious and comforting dishes in the world, but how to make the perfect bowl is often a mystery―Ramen Obsession nails it down. Being well-recognized editors, authors, and recipe developers Naomi Imatome-Yun and Robin Donovan demystify the process of making this highly personal and highly regional dish both lovingly and analytically at the same time. Whether you’re looking for traditional preparations or something more innovative, Naomi and Robin will teach you how to create the perfect bowl of ramen.” ―Akiko Katayama, host & producer of Japan Eats!

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The Essential Cuban Cookbook: 50 Classic Recipes

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Create authentic Cuban flavors right at home 

Cuban cuisine is as dynamic and alluring as the island itself. Transport your taste buds to Havana with classic recipes that show you how to capture the incredible flavors of beloved Cuban dishes without leaving the comfort of your kitchen.

What sets this Cuban cookbook apart:

  • A taste of history—Learn about the fascinating evolution of Cuban cuisine; the influence of Spanish, African, and Caribbean cultures; and the enduring culinary traditions.
  • 50 authentic recipes—Whip up a range of traditional Cuban dishes such as aromatic Arroz con Pollo a la Chorrera (Yellow Rice with Chicken), Ropa Vieja (Braised Shredded Beef), and Lechon Asado (Pork Roast), just like abuela used to make.
  • Tips and techniques—Get expert insight into everything from the art of frying the perfect tostones to the essential street food you must try on a visit to Cuba.

Celebrate the flavors, foods, and traditions of Cuba with this essential cookbook.

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5.0 out of 5 stars If you want to enjoy Cuban food at home at reasonable prices.
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2022
More than 50 traditional, but well known recipes, for the lover of Cuban food and presented in an easy to stand manner, with clear ingredient lists and easy to follow instructions. After a brief introduction there are five chapters split up for breakfast and lunch recipes followed by side dishes and then seafood poultry and finally beef and pork. The final chapter is one of the greatest interests for me - beverages and desserts. I am familiar with the many sandwiches and all the small dishes that you get at many US Cuban food places, but the desserts and beverages had the most interest to me because I have never sampled these items.The dessert list did not disappoint, from cream cheese flan to rice pudding and cinnamon custard - the selection was a milky rich as I had hoped and I will now work my way through the recipes. The beverages unfortunately are all alcoholic; I had hoped for some non-alcoholic options. But the deserts make up for it. The rice pudding in particular may now finally enable me to totally forget about weight, diet, and health and just enjoy life - let’s face it, any recipe that combines sweet condensed milk, whipping cream and evaporated milk with just a smidgen of lime peel and cinnamon and vanilla must be good. Looking forward to sampling this concoction.

I received a free copy of the book from the publisher

Find more recipes like this on my companion blog, “Good Food, Good Meat, Good God, Let’s Eat!”

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Cancer Diet for the Newly Diagnosed

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Keep your body nourished after a cancer diagnosis

Eating a wholesome, nutrient-rich diet is essential to helping your body handle illness. This cancer cookbook empowers you with a complete collection of easy recipes that take the guesswork out of what to eat during cancer treatment. Each recipe is designed to be healthy and balanced, tasty, and simple to make, so you can focus on your recovery.

What sets this cancer diet cookbook apart:

Nutritional knowledge—Learn all about nutrition and cancer, and how the meals you eat can help you maintain your strength, soothe your body, and even improve overall treatment outcomes.

Combat symptoms—Discover which healing foods are best for the side effects and symptoms you may experience during treatment, whether you’re fighting fatigue, nausea, or changes in taste.

Range of recipes—From Baked Pears with Greek Yogurt for breakfast to a dinner of Sesame Miso Chicken, find a variety of delicious dishes all designed to be nutritious, easy to prepare, and comforting.

Discover how healthy eating can aid your cancer recovery with this cookbook for the newly diagnosed.

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