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New York, NY, U.S.A.: Crown Publishing Group, 1994. Trade Paperback. Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Shaw targets a wide audience with this collection of 170-plus recipes featuring ingredients that are mostly vegetarian and low in fat. Picking up on a major motivation for the population's move away from red meat, the author focuses on dishes that offer flavor without a high fat content, emphasizing salads enlivened by a liberal use of herbs, soups and casseroles whose taste and richness are deepened by long, slow cooking. Nutritional counts per serving are included. While many of the vegetable dishes, which can be main courses or side dishes, highlight produce associated with Mediterranean-style cooking, dishes built around such winter vegetables as hard squashes and potatoes are particularly interesting. A chapter on pastas and risottos and one on desserts merit special mention. Lengthy introductory material includes brief descriptions of cooking methods, a… Read More

New York, NY: American Express Publishing, 1990. Hard Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 272 pages. Wonderful collection of favorite recipes from Food & Wine magazine, 1990. Benson & Hedges presents nearly 500 recipes with lots of l ite recipes, but also some bountiful breakfasts. Laminated pictorial covers. Illustrated with color photographs..

Shawnee, KS, U.S.A.: Vita Craft Corporation, 1995. Trade Paperback. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. ISBN:0964842114. Better Health Cookbook is the waterless & greaseless method of cooking. Delicious recipes low in fat, high in nutrients. Edited by Ch eri Sparks (Vita Craft Corporation). Recipe Selection, Food Styling & Design: Cheri Sparks & Janet Lee. Many recipes. Book is almost as new except for a circle crease, that I saw under the light, loo k s like a small glass or something was sitting on it. Bottom right front tip of corner slightly bent upwards..

Montreal, Canada: Brimar Publishing Inc. 1992. Hard Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Campbell's® Soups bring more than 125 great-tasting recipes to you in this 192 page, hardcover book! From tempting appetizers and hearty stews - to savory main dishes and tasty vegetables, the more than 250 beautifull FULL COLOR photographs, including many step-by-step techniques pictured , will whet your appetite and inspire you to start co oking. Let cooking with Campbell's condensed soups be YOUR recipe for success. All the great-tasting recipes in thsi wonderful book rely on flavorful - high-quality Campbell's soups to make cooking easy -- with delicious results..

Des Moines, IA, U.S.A.: Meredith Books, 1994. Hard Cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 96 pages. Color illustrations. Illustrated glossy pictorial boards. The recipes in this collection are both new ideas for the hectic 1990s and time-tested favorites updated and streamlined for quick and easy preparation..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Simon & Schuster, 1987. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. From his travels around the world, Clayton has put together a collection of 250 soup recipes and 50 stew recipes, adding to the clear instructions personal anecdotes and historical background throughout. He covers a wide range of soups, from Asparagus-and-Crab to Peach-Buttermilk. American classics such as New England Chowder, Burgoo and U.S. Senate Bean Soup share the spotlight with such international gems as Japanese Shabu-Shabu, Nigerian Peanut Soup and Scottish Cock-a-Leekie Soup. After a thorough discussion of the many kinds of stocks, from Brown Stock to Vegetable Stock, Mr. Clayton includes, for those of us who are lazy, the pros and cons of homemade versus storebought stock, along with tricks and tips to improve the later. With recipes that are well written and easy to follow, Clayton shows that soup-making is neither time-consuming nor difficult, and in any case is… Read More

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Fireside Book, 1992. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. Fifth Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The author of 22 books, James Beard encouraged and instructed an entire generation of cooks, both fledgling and professional. Now comes an anecdotal biography of one of the most influential and beloved of America's cooks--complete with his own favorite recipes. In this biography, Jones gives us the ingredients that went into the creation of one of the great 20th-century American chefs. Beard grew up in Portland, Oregon, but aspired to be an actor and moved to New York. Difficulty in maintaining steady acting employment led Beard to start a catering business for the New York theatrical elite. The rest is culinary history. Beard's early recipes, many of which are included in this text, were adaptations of those used by his British-born mother and her. 50 photographs. 366 pages. Prev. owners name on Ffep. A crease the length of the front cover on the right side. Bottom… Read More

Menlo Park, CA, U.S.A.: Sunset Books/Sunset Publishing Corporation, 1993. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 2nd Printing. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Perennially popular, Italian cooking is still one of the most popular cuisines in America. This cookbook offers a tantalizing selection of contemporary recipes and updated classics. Designed to utilize the widening availability of Italian food products in today's supermarkets, readers will find great new ways to use purchased produce and pasta to create fabulous dishes. 54 color photos and illustrations. Discusses Italian cuisine, and gathers recipes for appetizers, soups, pasta, rice, meat, poultry, seafood, salads, vegetables, pizza, breads, and desserts. 112 pages. Top & bottom of spine slightly rubbed. Three 1" light creases on top edge of front cover and 1/2" crease on bottom right corner..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: William Morrow and Company, Inc. 1989. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. This collection of more than 400 recipes is aimed at giving credit to the three ancient cuisines that most influenced Western cooking: China, Greece and Rome. By Jeff Smith, The Frugal Gourmet/National Public Television Series. Gives food history, why Chinese use chopsticks, Peking Duck, exotic desserts and lots more. Over 400 recipes with many pages in the index devoted to appetizers, artichokes, asparagus, beans, beefs, breads, chestnuts, chicken, desserts, dim sum, duck, dumplings, eggplant, fish, innards, lamb, main courses, mushrooms, pasta, pork, poultry, salads, seafood, shellfish, shrimp, and vegetables. 525 pages. Dust jacket is slightly bumped on top & bottom of spine and some parts of outside edges..

Menlo Park, CA, U.S.A.: Lane Publishing Company, 1988. Soft Cover. Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Add a festive flavor to any event with tasty treats created especially for tailgate parties. Assemble complete meals from more than 150 innovative recipes for savory appetizers, salads, sandwiches, main dishes, and desserts, many previewed in full color. Transform any outing into a special occasion with dozens of suggestions for movable menus tailored to any season, and setting. Learn how to prepare, pack,a nd transport picnics that go where you do. 96 pages..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Harper & Row, 1986. Soft Cover. Fine. First U.S. Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Authentic recipes prepared with ease. 140 recipes illustrated with more than 75 color photos. Menus. Spectacular recipes featuring ease of preparation without sacrificing authentic tastes from "one of the world's greatest authorities on Chinese cooking" according to Craig Claiborne. The recipes are straightforward and easy-to-follow, and range from simple yet authentic stir fried vegatables and meat dishes, to more complicated ones such as exotic Peking Duck. 192 pages..

San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.: Chronicle Books LLC, 1992. Hard Cover. Fine. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall. This delightful compendium includes a brief history of the coffee, describes various types of coffee and brewing methods. Recipes for iced, spiced, and Irish coffees are included, as well as recipes for Coffee and Chestnut Pate', Lamb Roasted with Coffee, Coffee Cheesecake, along with a wide selection of appetizers, desserts, and main dishes made with coffee. Charmingly illustrated and brimming with information. A Little Coffee Cookbook is the perfect volume for coffee lovers everywhere! 60 pages..

New York, NY, U.S.A.: Fireside Book, 1986. Soft Cover. Near Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 397 pages. Everything you need to know about heart disease, nutrition and sodium tables for common foods. A complete, medically proven diet to ensure a longer, healthier life - with over 500 medically tested recipes to promote a healthy heart and reduce the danger of heart disease. The book provides an in-depth but accessible discussion of how the heart functions and a survey of the types of heart disease, the causes, and the ways to prevent or manage them. Includes an Index. Book has a 5" crease on front cover across the bottom right corner. Rear cover has a 1" crease across the top left corner and a crease next to the outer edge down the length of the cover. 4 outside corner tips slightly rubbed..

Emmaus, PA, U.S.A.: Rodale Press, Incorporated, 1998. Trade Paperback. Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Ten complete Fat-Burner Switches and more than 250 easy, great-tasting recipes make this a plan anyone can use to trim pounds, feel better, and live longer. The best part of the program is digging into delicious homestyle dishes like Cinnamon French Toast, Stuffed Pizza, Penne with Sausage and Broccoli, and Chocolate Mocha Bundt Cake. Every recipe is geared toward the home cook. The ingredients are easy to find and cooking time is kept to a minimum. Savor the fabulous foods that: * Boost metabolism * Increase longevity * Burn fat The Low-Fat Living program is not a diet. It's a system that shows you how to make simple "switches" in your everyday eating patterns. * Switch the time you eat snacks to maximize their fat-burning power. * Choose the right lunch and rev up your metabolism for the rest of the day. * Burn fat while you sleep by eating an early… Read More

Menlo Park, CA, U.S.A.: Sunset Books/Sunset Publishing Corporation, 1990. Soft Cover. Near Fine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Illustrated by Photos, Drawings. Choose from more than 100 triple-tested recipes, from whole-meal soups and stews to succulent chicken, hearty meats, and fresh fish, many shown in full-color photos. Put delicious entrees prepared from fresh ingredients on the table in minutes; recipes offer contemporary and traditional choices specially developed for the microwave. Save time and effort with dozens of shortcuts and practical cooking tips; preparation time, cooking time, and a nutritional analysis accompany each recipe. 96 pages. Top & bottom of spine slightly rubbed. Front cover top right corner has a 1/4" crease across it and is slightly rubbed..

Pleasantville, New York: Reader's Digest Association, Incorporated, The, 1990. Trade Paperback. Fine. First American Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 223 pages. A cookbook and handy reference manual that provides a genuine opportunity fortoday's busy cook to make food preparation easier. Complete paperback guide to cooking with a microwave oven, packed with delicious recipes and detailed information on every aspect of using a microwave. Over 100 recipes with clear instructions and full-color photos of each recipe. Loaded with a wide variety of recipes..

Glenview, IL: Kraft General Foods, Inc. 1992. Soft Cover. Fine. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 80 pages. Olympic training begins at the table. As a sponsor of the 1992 U.S. Olympic Team, Kraft understands the importance of a balanced diet to the Olympic athlete. The U.S. Olympic Training Centers provide that balance by offering "red, white and green" entrees. "red" represents a hearty meat choice. "White" is a protein source such as poultry or fish. And "green" is a meatless or vegetarian entree. It's a way for athletes to meet their nutrional requirements and caloric requirements without sacrificing variety. Includes a nice chart for recommended daily food choices. Divided in groups by men, women, teenagers, children, toddlers and preschoolers. Over 70 recipes for the athlete in you! Includes beef, pork, chicken, fish, no meat and pasta dishes; Salads, appetizers, bar buffets, breakfasts, and even meals to go. Some recipes only take… Read More

San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.: Chronicle Books LLC, 1997. Soft Cover. Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. The rice is not a problem; it's what to top it with that makes it complicated! Here are over 70 recipes for an international selection of sauces, stews, and stir-fries that combine with rice for nutritious, exciting meals. Includes plenty of info on rice itself, including a guide to varieties and tips for using leftovers. 144 pages..

New York,NY: New American Library, 1988. Hard Cover. Fine/Fine. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0453010156. 339 PP, Over 250 recipes based on the Quick Step Success Program. Silver Anniversary Edition. With 24 pages of full-co lor photographs. Weight Watchers most tempting recipe collection. More than half of these 250 recipes can be prepared in 30 minutes or less and none take more than a hour. So that dieters can put the s e recipes to immediate use, each dish is keyed into a daily menu that takes the work out of meal-planning. The menus, which include breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack suggestions, are easy to follo w , family oriented, and flexible. Special features include: A complete menu for every recipe to make meal-planning easy; A section of menu planners for 6 weeks of meals based on the Quick Success Pr o gr am ; Highlighted recipes that are budget-stretchers and/or take 30 minutes or less to prepare; Microwave, food processor, pressure cooker, and… Read More

New York, NY, U.S.A.: New American Library, 1985. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 250 delicious recipes that can be prepared in an hour or less. Chapters include: Setting up for success; Magic in minutes; Simple skillet specialties; Cocktail quickies; Guests are coming; Treat yourself like company; Appliance appeal; Freeze for the future; Refrigerator ready; No-cook creations; Meal mates; Good lookin' cookin'; also with Appendix; Vegetable conversions, and more.374 pages. Color photos. Additional notes and references under the recipes from the previous owner. Some light rubbing on top & bottom & edges of spine and some places on outside edges..