Offers recipes for classic American dishes commonly served at diners, including meat loaf, chicken pot pie, creamed spinach, and strawberry cheesecake

Diner: The Best of Casual American Cooking (The Casual Cuisines of the World)

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Worthington, Diane Rossen

Rosenberg, Allan

Regional & International

Sunset Pub Co

The California Cook offers vibrant, sunny, satisfying recipes that explore the innovative and mouth-watering tastes of California cuisine. In this book, Diane Worthington, author of the 1983 bestselling cookbook, The Cuisine of California, updates and further develops her recipes in a simpler, healthier style and offers a scrumptious spectrum of recipes for robust appetizers, light entrees, inventive side dishes, aromatic breads, and luscious desserts. And since California is wine country, Anthony Dias Blue suggests the perfect bottle to complement and enhance the flavors of each meal. Recipes are cook-friendly, easy-to-follow, and perfect for every occasion, offering intriguing, imaginative ideas that can be dressed up or down. The versatility of California cuisine allows it to cater to quick lunches, colorful picnics, casual buffets, informal dinners or elegant feasts. Plenty of options, variations, shortcuts and advice are also offered to encourage amateur cooks and provide new ideas and inspiration for the seasoned chef.

The California Cook

Bantam]

A blanket of white flakes, crisp and cold air -- snow country is the perfect setting for hearty food that warms and sustains both body and soul. Whether the scene is a dining room, a fireside table for two after a day of skiing, or a picnic table in the woods set between outdoors activities, Snow Country Cooking presents an assortment of satisfying dishes that are easy to prepare even in the most remote ski cabin.

Snow Country Cooking: Good Food for the Great Outdoors (Williams-Sonoma Outdoors)

Outdoor Cooking

Time-Life Education

Soup is the original comfort food. After all, what could be more satisfying than a purée of butternut squash topped with a dollop of cream? But soup can be refreshing as well—think of a medley of spring vegetables simmered with fresh herbs. Williams-Sonoma Collection Soup offers more than 40 easy-to-follow recipes, including both classic favorites and fresh new ideas. In these pages, you'll find inspiring soups designed to fit any occasion at any time of year—from a quick and simple meal to an enjoyable lunch in the garden. This beautifully photographed, full-color recipe collection will become an essential addition to your kitchen bookshelf. “Just take a look through these pages, and I believe you'll be ready to take out the soup pot!”

Williams-Sonoma Collection: Soup

Main Courses & Side Dishes

Free Press

Hearty bistro fare such as crisp pommes frites paired with a sizzling pepper-coated steak. Rustic country dishes, including coq au vin and fragrant seafood stew. Decadent desserts such as crème brûlée and cherry clafoutis. These are the simple recipes that capture the essence of French cuisine. Williams-Sonoma Collection French offers more than 40 delicious and satisfying recipes, from time-honored classics to inspired new ideas, all designed for the way you cook today. When paired with a glass of wine and a fresh baguette, recipes such as caramelized onion tart or endive salad with beets and goat cheese make the perfect light lunch or casual dinner. For special celebrations, serve roasted asparagus with hazelnut oil vinaigrette alongside filets mignons with Roquefort sauce. Whether you enjoy the well-loved dishes of the French countryside or want to entertain with Parisian panache, here are recipes for every occasion. Beautiful full-color photographs of each dish help you decide which one to prepare, and each recipe contains a photographic side note with additional information on key ingredients and techniques. With an informative chapter that covers the basics of French cuisine, as well as an extensive glossary, this essential volume will help you make simple French cooking part of your everyday culinary repertoire.

Williams-Sonoma Collection: French

Offers a variety of potato recipes and includes tips on kitchen equipment, and techniques for cutting, peeling, and cooking potatoes

Potatoes (Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library)

Cooking by Ingredient

Presents recipes for a variety of stir-fry dishes, from chicken with plum sauce to shrimp and pork chow mein, and includes a list of necessary kitchen equipment

Stir-Fry (Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library)

Cooking Education & Reference

Recipes follow nutritional recommendations for reduced fat, cholesterol, and salt content

Healthy Side Dishes (WILLIAMS SONOMA HEALTHY COLLECTION)

Williams, Chuck

Healthy First Courses (Williams Sonoma Healthy Collection)

Healthy First Courses (WILLIAMS SONOMA HEALTHY COLLECTION)

Includes recipes for soups, dips, finger foods, salads, sandwiches, and main courses, as well as tips on packing, creating a festive scene, and safeguarding the environment

Picnics & Tailgates: Good Food for the Great Outdoors (Williams-sonoma Outdoors)

Shorten, Chris

Time-Life, Books

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