Cookbooks

Seduced By Bacon Cookbook
A love affair with bacon is passionate and enduring. Its come-hither aroma can transport you back to comforting times, and its enticing flavor is unrivaled. Bacon evokes memories of rich caramel, wood fires, and mouthwatering home-cooked meals. Oh, those voluptuously succulent, salty, crunchy morsels of pork! Almost any dish, whether savory or sweet, is better with bacon, and bacon has been the downfall of many a lapsed vegetarian. "Seduced by Bacon" offers sensuous dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, and any time in between. Delight diners with Pecan Waffles smothered in a Caramel-Bacon Sauce, arouse all your senses with an Open-Faced Cheddar & Turkey Bacon Sandwich with Beer-Glazed Onions, and finally, titillate your taste buds with a French Apple Tart with Cheddar Cheese Crust & Sweet Brittle Topping. Every cook and connoisseur--in fact, anyone who eats--will savor the delectable recipes, tantalizing photographs, and fascinating bits of "baconry" in this fresh and innovative cookbook. A celebration of bacon, filled with gorgeous photographs and seductive new recipes both savory and sweet. Author Joanna Pruess has written for the food column of The New York Times Magazine, Food & Wine, Food Arts, Saveur, and The Washington Post, and was a regular contributor to the AP syndicate. She develops recipes for specialty food manufacturers in the U.S. and France.

Mama Dip's Kitchen
For over 20 years, Mildred Council (better known by her nickname, Mama Dip) has nourished thousands of hungry folks in Chapel Hill, NC. Her restaurant, Mama Dip's Kitchen, has become a beloved community institution with loyal fans and customers from all walks of life, from New York Times food writer Craig Claiborne to former Tar Heel basketball player Michael Jordan. This is Mama Dip's cookbook, featuring the same down-home, everyday Southern cooking that satisfies the body and soul, and for which its namesake restaurant is celebrated. In a charming memoir that introduces the recipes, Mama Dip fondly remembers growing up in rural North Carolina and recounts the story of a strong woman determined to make her own way in the larger world. If you enjoy good old-fashioned Southern cooking or are interested in the culinary cultural heritage of North Carolina, you'll be enchanted by this cookbook. It's also a thoughtful gift for a re-located Tarheel who misses Mama Dip's cooking.

North Carolina Barbecue
In North Carolina, one topic has consistently ignited an intense and ongoing debate. Democrats vs. Republicans? Carolina vs. State vs. Duke? Nope, this topic is far more important and divisive: What is REAL NC barbecue. The only points of agreement are that pork and vinegar are required. Order BBQ at Stamey's Barbecue in Greensboro or at Lexington Barbecue in Lexington, and you'll get a serving of slow-roasted pork shoulder seasoned with a tangy-sweet sauce that includes a hint of tomato. That's what folks in the North Carolina piedmont call barbecue. But if you order BBQ at Wilber's in Goldsboro or Parker's in Wilson, you'll get barbecue prepared from the whole hog and seasoned with a zesty blend of vinegar and pepper, without a drop of tomato anywhere. That's what eastern North Carolinians call barbecue. To BBQ novices (usually people who "ain't from around here") the differences may seem minor, but to aficionados and native Tarheels, they are as significant as Union vs. Rebs (or more properly, between western style and eastern style BBQ). In his acclaimed book "North Carolina Barbecue," Bob Garner takes us on a mouthwatering journey across NC in search of the best examples of this quintessential North Carolina delicacy. He also covers important topics including smoking with wood vs. cooking with electricity, the proper etiquette for a pig pickin', the differences between North Carolina BBQ and the stuff they serve in the rest of the country (if it ain't pork, it ain't BBQ!), plus how to make your own Tar Heel barbecue at him. In the end, you'll probably agree that while the debate rages on, there is no doubt that barbeque is a delicious and indispensable part of the Old Noth State's heritage and identity.

America's Most Wanted Recipes: Your Favorite Restaurant's Secret Recipes Revealed
Discover how to make your favorite dishes from Red Lobster, Olive Garden, PF Chang, The Cheesecake Factory, and more. This cookbook reveals jealously-guarded recipe secrets from America's most popular restaurants, and teaches you how to recreate your favorite restaurant meals at home with easy to follow step-by-step instructions. You'll find recipes to replicate Bahama Breeze's Grilled Fish Tostada Salad, Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Ice Cream, Church's Honey Biscuits with Honey Butter, Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies, Houlihan's 'Shrooms, KFC Original Recipe Chicken, Macaroni Grill's Chicken Scaloppini, PF Chang's Mongolian Beef, Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole, White Castle Burgers, and many others.

The Essential Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide
This gluten-free reference book is a must-have for anyone with celiac disease, gluten intolerance or on a gluten-free diet. Updated annually, The Essential Gluten-Free Restaurant Guide lists over 6,500 gluten-free restaurants in all 50 states, and includes 100 gluten-free lists from popular chains like P.F. Chang's, Panera, and Subway. If you or a friend or loved one enjoy dining out but have to eat gluten-free, this is THE book to own. Makes a great gift for the gluten-free business traveler, the on-the-go family with a member suffering from a food allergy, and anyone needing or wanting to avoid wheat & other gluten-containing foods.

The Essential Gluten-Free Grocery Guide
This gluten-free reference book is a must-have for anyone with celiac disease, gluten intolerance or on a gluten-free diet. The Essential Gluten-Free Grocery Guide helps you easily find your favorite gluten-free foods at any grocery store in the US. This book lists over 30,000 brand-name & store-brand gluten-free products utilizing a color-coded system to make meal planning & finding your favorite foods a snap. If you or a friend or loved one have to eat gluten-free or simply want to limit wheat & gluten intake, this is THE reference book to own. Buy an extra copy for your car so that you never have to guess when you go grocery shopping.

Seafood Cookbooks
If you want to learn how to cook fish and seafood like a real Marylander, you've come to the right place. These cookbooks are packed with plenty of tried-and-true specialties, and are a must for any seafood lover and every gourmet kitchen. Among our offerings are "Down at the Shore Cookbook" (featured on HSN), written by Rebecca Bent who was born in Baltimore, MD, and grew up spending weekends on the Bay learning to crab and fish; and the following cookbooks by Whitey Schmidt, known for his love of crabs and for mouthwatering crab recipes: "The Crab Cookbook," "Flavor of the Chesapeake Bay Cookbook," "The Chesapeake Bay Crabbiest Cookbook," "The Chesapeake Bay Oyster Cookbook," and "Chesapeake Bay Soups," each of which is personally autographed by Whitey himself. Click here to browse our Fish & Seafood Cookbooks.

Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Catering to the wine consumer, Wine Enthusiast is a lifestyle magazine that delivers expert information on gourmet food, spirits, travel, entertaining and, of course, wine. Each issue features extensive wine ratings, which are conducted by well-seasoned reviewers from major wine-producing regions all over the world. Indeed, this section of Wine Enthusiast is considered to contain influential assessments for wine consumers and professionals in the wine-making industry. While its main focus is on educating and appreciating good wines as an essential part of a good living, the magazine also regularly spotlights hot travel destinations, beautiful vineyards, food and wine pairings, serving suggestions, and much more. A two-year subscription is a great bargain, and you can also save on one-year subscriptions, but by far the best deal is a three-year subscription.

Chile Pepper Magazine
Chile Pepper Magazine caters to folks who enjoy hot and spicy foods from all over the world. With a bountiful selection of recipes, this bimonthly magazine will guide you through Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, as well as the Cajun, Texan and Southwestern cuisine of the U.S. in search of the most flavorful and fiery dishes. In addition to recipes, each issue features informative articles about every aspect of zesty living, plus the latest news on hot sauces and other fiery foods, and a spectacular array of mouthwatering photographs to dazzle your eyes and titillate your taste buds. A subscription to Chile Pepper Magazine is essential for anyone who wants to stay on top of what's happening in the wonderful world of hot sauces, chile pepeprs and fiery foods. Makes a great gift for your favorite chilehead or fiery-foods fanatic. A two-year subscription is the best bargain, but you can also save when you subscribe for one year.

I Love Bacon Cookbook
This bacon-themed cookbook features over 50 recipes covering everything from brunch, soup, salads and side dishes to numerous meat, pasta and even fish entrées as well as cocktails and even bacon dessert dishes like Maple Bacon Ice Cream. "I LOVE BACON!" is written by Jayne Rockmill and includes recipes from such popular and prominent chefs as Cat Cora, John Besh, Ming Tsai, Jasper White, Pichet Ong and Julian Medina. Among the bacony dishes are classics like Spaghetti Carbonara and Bacon Bread Pudding to more eclectic fare such as the Bakon Mary Cocktail and Chocolate Bacon Cupcakes. More importantly, a portion of all proceeds go directly to charity, specifically the Food Bank for New York City and Share Our Strength (the leading national organization working to make sure no kid in the US grows up hungry). This cookbook makes an excellent gift for the Baconista in your life.

Carolina Cooking
Featuring recipes from some of the best chefs in North and South Carolina, "Carolina Cooking" is the companion book to the internationally syndicated TV series by the same name. With this cookbook, even a novice or aspiring cook can become a southern gourmet as the instructions show how to create these signature dishes in 30 minutes or less! Carolina Cooking showcases recipes from more than 50 of the top restaurants in the Carolinas, including Four Square Restaurant in Durham, NC; Pewter Rose Bistro in Charlotte, NC; The Angus Barn in Raleigh, NC; Christopher's New Global Cuisine in Winston-Salem, NC; The Speedway Club in Concord, NC; Villa Romana in Myrtle Beach, SC; Crescent Grille in Camden, SC; Solstice Kitchen and Wine Bar in Columbia, SC; and more. Carolina Cooking is a wonderful gift idea for North Carolina and South Carolina ex-pats and anyone else who wants to enjoy the best of the Carolinas at home.

New South Grilling
In New South Grilling, Robert St. John brings all the flavor and fun that have made his "Deep South" books a huge hit. This time, however, his recipes are showcased with gorgeously lush, full-color photos that will inspire every backyard BBQ fan to fire up the grill. From fun party food to succulent burgers, elegant seafood, and the perfect cocktails to wash it all down, this cookbook pairs flawless technique with easy-to-follow instructions for witty, flavorful food combinations that will dazzle and delight friends and family. Recipes include Grilled Oysters Rockefeller, Dr. Pepper-Glazed Ham, Key Lime Grilled Shrimp with Pecan-spiked Rice, Zydeco Chicken, Andouille-Stuffed Prime Rib, Ginger Soy Salmon, Grilled Peach Shortcake with Peach Ice Cream, Seersucker cocktails, Not-Your-Grandmother's Mint Julep and more. You'll also find guaranteed no-stick marinades that make grilling a breeze, even seafood!

White Trash Cooking
Although the name might suggest that this book is a no-holds-barred parody, it's actually full of charm, humor, endearing writing, and recipes that are worth making (although admittedly some are outrageous). The color photos alone are a beautiful documentary of the rural South and its proud, hard-working folks, and the recipes are a trip down memory lane for many who grew up in the South. There are plenty of deep-fried recipes as well as biscuits, cornbread, sweet pones and pies. Then there's Russian Communist Tea Cakes and Kiss Me Not Sandwiches. Try the Anti-Stick Peanut Butter Sandwich, Smother-Fried Chicken or Four-Can Deep Tuna Pie for meals the whole family can enjoy. And then there's Swamp Cabbage Stew, Roast Possum, and Cooter Pie, if you dare. White Trash Cooking makes a great gift item, or a guaranteed conversation starter for your next dinner party!

Spanish: A Collection of 100 Essential Recipes
This cookbook is an excellent primer for anyone interested in learning how to make the classic dishes of Spain. In addition to simple tapas (small plates of savory morsels), salads such as Melon, Chorizo & Artichokes showcase the rich & diverse flavors from Spain's varied regions. Fava Beans with Cheese & Shrimp combines Spain's beloved Manchego cheese with the seafood that serves as one of the pillars of Spanish gastronomy, for a dish that is perfect as a light lunch or paired with a heartier main course for dinner. Entrees include several paella recipes plus favorites like Paprika Chicken on a Bed of Onions and Ham made with prized Serrano ham & hot Spanish paprika. Sweets include classic caramel flan as well as the childhood favorite, Pan Fried Milk. Honey Mousse with Pomegranate is an elegant dessert symbolizing Spain's centuries of honey cultivation and their reverence of the fruit (Granada means pomegranate). Most recipes include substitutions for less common ingredients.

Tapas: A Classic Collection of Spanish-Style Recipes
This cookbook focuses on the delectable morsels that have become synonymous with Spanish culture & cuisine. Originally served in the Andalusian winemaking region as a simple piece of bread placed atop (tapa) a glass of sherry, tapas have evolved into the small plates of hot & cold nibbles enjoyed as appetizers, hors d'ouevres, or combined to make a light lunch or dinner. Sections in this cookbook include meat & poultry, vegetables, cheese & eggs, and fish & seafood. Recipes feature a short description, cultural background, and advice on choosing ingredients & substitutions. Recipes include savory Garlic Fried Bread & Chorizo, fragrant Scallops in Saffron Sauce, and other traditional fare. Beautiful photos provide serving suggestions and demonstrate proper preparation techniques. Tapas: A Classic Collection of Spanish-Style Recipes will provide inspiration while inviting you to share the relaxed, convivial tradition of Spanish tapas with family & friends.

Design, Write & Publish Your Recipes!
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