For healthy meals that virtually cook themselves, get out your slow cooker. Chop up some fresh ingredients, simmer them for 3-8 hours while their flavors blend and intensify, and voila, dinner's ready, and you didn't even need to be there while it cooked! Start with the basic "rules" of crockery cooking--general tips on how to prepare meats and poultry, vegetables, pasta and rice, dried beans, cheese, and fish. Then take your time with 101 delicious and health-conscious, mouth-watering recipes that fit perfectly into today's busy schedules and desire for low-fat, low-cholesterol meals. Every one contains helpful nutritional information including calorie, fat, cholesterol, sodium, and dietary fiber content. 144 pages, 6 x 9.

"Chefs are around delicious, tempting food all day. So how do they manage to look good while eating so well? When People magazine editor Allison Adato found covering the restaurant world was taking a toll on her own waistline, she turned to top chefs for their secrets. This book is full of real-world tips, delicious recipes, and an insider's access to behind-the-scenes healthy habits provided by such notable chefs as Eric Ripert, Tom Colicchio, Michelle Bernstein, Rick Bayless, and Cat Cora"--Provided by publisher

The definitive Thai cookbook from a YouTube star! Growing up in Thailand, Pailin Chongchitnant spent her childhood with the kitchen as her playground. From a young age, she would linger by the stove, taking in the sight of snowy white coconut being shredded, the smell of lemongrass-infused soups, and the sound of the pestle pounding against the granite mortar. Years later, as a Cordon Bleu–educated chef in San Francisco, Pailin vividly remembered the culinary experiences of her youth. And so, on YouTube, Hot Thai Kitchen was born. Combining her love of teaching with her devotion to Thai food, Pailin immediately connected with thousands of fans who wanted a friend and educator. In this much-anticipated cookbook, Pailin brings her signature warmth and impressive technique to Thai food lovers everywhere. She begins by taking readers on a beautifully photographed trip to Thailand to explore the culinary culture and building blocks central to Thai food. With foolproof and easy-to-follow instructions, Pailin breaks down the key ingredients, flavours, equipment, and techniques necessary to master authentic Thai cooking. Then, she shares her must-make recipes for curries, soups, salads, and stir-fries, including entire chapters on vegetarian and vegan dishes, dips and dipping sauces, and sumptuous Thai desserts. With QR codes to video tutorials placed throughout the book, you’ll be able to connect with Pailin online, too. Both a definitive resource and an extraordinary exploration of Thai cuisine, Hot Thai Kitchen will delight and inspire you in your Thai cooking journey.

Whether you are an experienced home chef or just embarking on your culinary journey, this book is designed to empower you with knowledge. From deciphering food labels to understanding the impact of different cooking methods on nutritional content, "Cook Smart: Live Well" is a guide that fosters confidence in the kitchen, making every cooking endeavor a step towards a healthier you. In the rich tapestry of human existence, food is not merely sustenance; it is a conduit for connection. "Cook Smart: Live Well" recognizes the social and communal aspects of food, offering insights into preparing meals that nourish not only your body but also the bonds that tie families and communities together. It is an invitation to celebrate the joy of sharing wholesome, delicious food with loved ones. Our world is a mosaic of dietary preferences and requirements. "Cook Smart: Live Well" acknowledges and celebrates this diversity, offering guidance that can be adapted to various dietary philosophies. Whether you follow a plant-based diet, have specific nutritional needs, or simply seek balance in your meals, this book provides a compass for creating a kitchen that accommodates diverse tastes and lifestyles.

The perfect COOKBOOK companion for Newlyweds, empty nesters or small households! Love to cook but don’t love the leftovers? Whether you’re a newlywed or moving out on your own for the first time; an empty nester or simply cooking for a small household, Taste of Home Cooking for Two helps you whip up mouthwatering meals in just the right quantities. All of the 141 dishes in this sensational collection are just right for one or two diners. From snacks and appetizers to entrees and desserts, the perfect dish is always at hand. Best of all, each recipe includes a complete set of Nutrition Facts, prep-and-cook timelines and step-by-step directions. With full-color photographs, heart-smart dinners, 30-minute dishes, 5-ingredient recipes and more, Cooking for Two is your guide to quick-and-easy dishes sized right for a pair. CHAPTERS Breakfast for Two Appetizers for Two Soups, Stews & Chili for Two Sandwiches & Wraps for Two Sides, Salads & Breads for Two Beef & Ground Beef for Two Chicken & Turkey for Two Pork, Ham & Sausage for Two Fish & Seafood for Two Meatless Choices for Two Desserts for Two

Challenge yourself to cook 90 simple meals in a month, and reboot the way you eat, cook, and feel -- from the editors of Epicurious, the web's most trusted recipe site. Can you COOK90? It's easier than you think. For 30 days, challenge yourself to cook every meal -- and you'll transform the way you eat and feel. The 150,000+ people who take the COOK90 challenge every year know that cooking for yourself is one of the most satisfying, effective, and easy ways to improve your wellbeing. With expert support from the editors of Epicurious, the web's most trusted recipe site, you'll say goodbye to pricey takeout, crummy pizza delivery, and fast food that's no good for you. And you'll say hello to all the benefits of home cooking: healthier and more delicious meals, a fatter wallet, a clearer mind, and sharper skills. With more than 100 recipes, strategies, and four weeks of meal plans for every way of eating, you can save time, money, and sanity with a simple promise: I will not rely on restaurants, roommates, Cups o'Noodles, or my family to feed myself. Instead, enjoy meals like: Baked Feta with Chickpeas and Greens, Steak Soba Salad, Braised Rotisserie Chicken with Bacon, Tomatoes, and Kale, Start your day with Perfect 7-Minute Eggs or Cocoa Oats with Yogurt, Honey, and Hazelnuts, and end it with a Cinnamon-Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie or Salted Almond Apple Crisp. And you'll do it all without upending your life. By repurposing leftovers and planning ahead, you make cooking work for your schedule, not the other way around. Take the COOK90 challenge, and become a better, faster, healthier, happier cook.

Many of us are choosing to reduce or completely remove meat from our diet and this book offers 200 simple yet mouthwatering recipes that make vegetarian eating a truly delicious choice. Tasty and inspiring flavour combinations make for memorable meals, such Caramelized Apple, Blue Cheese & Walnut Salad, Beetroot & Horseradish Soup and Sweet Potato Curry with Lemongrass & Coconut. And why not indulge your sweet tooth with the great ideas for baking and desserts, including Hazelnut Meringue Gâteau, Plum & Frangipane Tart or Melon, Ginger & Lime Sorbet?