"Rural Vermont during the 1920's is the setting for this nostalgic account of episodes in the lives of young Robert Peck and his pal, Soup."--starred, School Library Journal

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.

From light starters to hearty fare to sophisticated specialties, "Soup & Stew" contains 42 recipes for dishes such as Turkey Gumbo, Cream of Asparagus, Thai Red Beef Curry, Moroccan Lamb Stew, and Coq au Vin. 100 color photos.

Mexico's rich and diverse culinary traditions include countless complex and vibrant dishes. In these pages, you will find recipes that capture the best of the cuisine, from mole poblano, a long-simmered blend of chiles, seeds, and spices, to bright-flavored ceviche dressed with fresh citrus juice. A chapter on desserts also tempts, whether you crave chocolate cake with chile-infused whipped cream or coffee and KahlÚa flan. Williams-Sonoma Collection Mexican offers more than 40 recipes, including well-loved classics and many other timeless dishes. For a casual dinner, fill warm corn tortillas with tender morsels of carnitas or chunks of fresh fish lightly fried to a crisp golden brown. Or, plan a summer supper of watercress salad tossed with orange, jicama, and avocado; creamy corn and poblano chile soup; and delicate sea bass topped with salsa verde. Versatile and delicious, Mexican food is always irresistible. Full-color photographs of each dish help you decide which one to prepare, and each recipe is accompanied by a photographic side note that highlights a key ingredient or technique, making Mexican more than just a superb collection of recipes. Including all the basics and an extensive glossary, this essential volume will help you create and enjoy many delicious Mexican meals.

The versatility of chicken lets you quickly prepare it in a stir-fry, grill it outdoors on a summer's day, or slowly simmer it in a satisfying pot of chicken noodle soup. This book offers more than 40 easy-to-follow recipes.--From publisher description.

Creating delicious and exciting soups is simple: Begin with fresh ingredients, use full flavored stocks, add vibrant, international seasonings, and you have a whole new way of thinking about this comfort food. The forty-four recipes in this book are inspired by familiar favorites, but they're elevated to new levels by the addition of seasonal produce, bold global flavorings, and simple, but high impact, cooking methods. Whether it's a broth-based soup, a creamy vegetable pur?e, a hearty poultry-based bowlful, or a think, rich stew, each recipe explains how and why the innovative ingredient pairings work together to create enticing new tastes. Dozens of full-color photographs show each finished soup as well as an array of flavorful ingredients that will reinvigorate your cooking. With this book as your guide, you can transform even the humblest of soups into a memorable meal.

A "must have" collection for the kitchen of the '90s. America's most respected cookware retailer, the world's largest book publisher, and renowned cooking authorities combine their talents to inspire and guide modern cooks. Stunning color photo of each dish.--GoodReads.com.