Juanita Lucas is a young woman living in a housing project in Brooklyn. Although she has a very light complexion, she is proud of her blackness, even as she takes a beating from the very sistahs she tries so hard to emulate. Her only friend, Scooter Morrison, is an upwardly mobile brother who also happens to be young, gifted, and gay. Then a chance encounter with two fine Puerto Rican men changes Juanita’s and Scooter’s lives in ways they could never have imagined. There is Conan, a hardworking man who wrestles with both his love for Juanita and his guilt over his brother’s death; and Jorge, an unscrupulous bad-boy thug who has no problem using what he’s got to get what he wants, until he comes dangerously close to getting scorched by his own flames. Fast-paced, suspenseful, and unpredictable, Chocolate Sangria explores the hearts of two lovers who get caught in the great cultural divide— and the devastating consequences of keeping secrets, telling lies, and betraying those you love.

Joy the Baker Cookbook includes everything from "Man Bait" Apple Crisp to Single Lady Pancakes to Peanut Butter Birthday Cake. Joy's philosophy is that everyone loves dessert; most people are just looking for an excuse to eat cake for breakfast.

Thought sangria was just for summer? Think again! Add flavor to your gatherings and spice up your parties with over 101 sangria recipes! Liven up your next gathering with Seasonal Sangria, the ultimate cocktail book for making this festive favorite. From traditional red wine to sparkling and frozen sangrias, this book has over 100 delicious recipes to suit every mood and occasion. Co-creator of the Hudson-Chatham Sangria Festival, author Dominique DeVito expertly pairs wine and seasonal fruit, creating bold new flavors while putting fresh twists on classic favorites. This book is packed with ways to enhance your sangria, including tips for choosing wine and glassware, as well as recipes for infused vodka and simple syrups that will really take your cocktail to the next level. Here are just a few of the delicious recipes you'll create: *The Classic *Sangria Blanca *Cherry Pom-Pom *Apple & Spice *Peachy Sangria *Berry Orange-y *Minty Melon *Lemon-Lime Time *Sassy & Savory *Fall Fruit Fiesta *Spicy Island *Get Figgy With It *Blackened Pear *Raspberry Romance *Basil-Dew Delight *Honey Plum *Slush Berry *Peachy Keen *Summer Day Strawberry *Lavender Lift *Blue Dew

Wave those winter blues goodbye on December 20th, when the nation celebrates National Sangria Day. It’s time to take a break from present wrapping and Christmas baking, light some candles, and enjoy a chilled glass of sangria. Generally made with wine, fresh fruit and juices, sangria is a real party pleaser. This year though, why not give this boozy beverage a merry makeover? Infuse your liquid libation with herbs, and spices or get in the holiday spirit by adding a shot or two of liquor. With its countless combinations, sangria can be enjoyed all year round. It's refreshing in the hot summer months and rich and flavorsome in winter time too. Here are just six of the sensational sangria recipes you can treat your family and friends to this holiday: • Caramel Apple Sangria • Mojito Sangria • Frosty Berry Sangria • Greek Island Sangria • Christmas Cider Sangria • Chocolate Sangria Celebrate National Sangria Day on December 20th by not only raising a glass but also by preparing sangria-inspired desserts and sweet treats. There has never been a better time to get creative with sangria ice cream, jam, mousse, truffles, brownies, cobbler and more. So let’s Say Salud to Sangria!

A comprehensive guide to vibrant Middle Eastern ingredients, with more than 120 recipes that let them shine, from James Beard award winning Sahadi's market in Brooklyn, New York. Sumac. Urfa pepper. Halvah. Pomegranate molasses. Preserved lemons. The seasonings, staples, and spice blends used throughout the Middle East offer deliciously simple ways to transform food—once you know how to use them. In FLAVORS OF THE SUN, the people behind the iconic Brooklyn market Sahadi's showcase the versatility of these ingredients in over 120 everyday dishes, including starters, salads, soups, family-friendly meals, and desserts. With sections devoted to recipes boasting Bright, Savory, Spiced, Nutty, and Sweet accents, it offers inspiration, techniques, and intensely flavorful ways to use everything from Aleppo pepper to za'atar with confidence. Throughout, "no-recipe recipes" help build up your flavor intuition so you can effortlessly incorporate any of the featured spices, condiments, and preserves into your daily repertoire. 120 RECIPES WITH A PUNCH: From an updated take on nachos and mac and cheese to a spectacular pistachio cheesecake and tahini-enriched brownies, FLAVORS OF THE SUN features dozens of the store's most-requested dishes as well as Sahadi family favorites. Simple yet loaded with flavor, these recipes will inspire you to make these distinctive Middle Eastern ingredients essential components of your pantry. OPTIMUM VERSATILITY: Each section addresses a specific flavor profile and offers a set of essential ingredients for achieving it along with helpful tips on how to use them separately or in combination. Look-and-cook mini recipes provide even more ideas for using distinctive ingredients like tahini, Aleppo pepper, and preserved lemons to give a fresh new spin to everything from salad dressings to cocktails. EXPERT KNOWLEDGE: Family owned, Sahadi's has been a beloved resource since its founding by Abrahim Sahadi, an immigrant from Lebanon, more than 100 years ago. Now welcoming a fifth generation into the business, the Sahadi family's authentic imported goods and exhaustive knowledge continue to inspire local chefs and adventurous home cooks to taste and explore the diverse world of Middle Eastern spices and sundries. FOR FANS OF PLENTY: Much like PLENTY, this cookbook dives deep into core ingredients and provides intimate insights into flavorful spice blends like dukkah, berbere, ras el hanout, shawarma spices, and more. Each ingredient profile includes an informative buying guide so you can build your pantry like a pro. Perfect for: home cooks to seasoned chefs; fans of PLENTY; JERUSALEM; SHUK, and ZAHAV; Sahadi's loyal customers; those interested learning about spices and new ways to use them in everyday dishes

Voted PETA's sexiest vegetarian over 50--at age 70--Mimi Kirk is uniquely positioned to share her raw food recipes and lifestyle secrets from her travel around the globe. Everyone knows that eating well makes you feel good, bu

19 Years of the Hit TV Show Captured in One Complete Volume Here is your last chance to find every recipe prepared on public television's top-rated cooking show over 19 seasons all in a single compendium, including the new season that debuts in January 2019. You'll also get up-to-date equipment and ingredient ratings drawn from the show's equipment testing and taste-testing segments. And you'll see the behind-the-scenes action--how the show comes together, what it takes to be a test cook, and more. Cook along with the latest season as it airs with these new recipes: Next-Level Chicken Piccata, Beef Short Rib Ragu, Roasted Whole Side of Salmon, One-Hour Pizza, Chinese Pork Dumplings, Crispy Ground Beef Tacos, Roasted Poblano and Black Bean Enchiladas, Falafel, Skillet-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Chile, Peanuts, and Mint, Ultimate Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits, Best Lemon Bars, Brazilian Cheese Bread, Chocolate Cream Pie, and more.