"'A Little California Cooking' contains a delightful and inspiring collection of recipes that are a celebration not only of the bounty of the Golden State, but of its ethnic diversity as well. Sophisticated yet easy to make, the recipes range from such California originals as Shrimp and Sun Dried Tomato Pizza, Grilled Snapper with Cilantro Butter, and Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese, to such classics as Whole Grain Bread, Chinese Almond Chicken, and Huevos Rancheros. Also included are recipes for Guacamole, Apple Raisin Muffins, Shrimp Stuffed Artichokes, Salsa, Strawberry Tart, Churros, and White Wine Spritzer. Each recipe is accompanied by a charming full-color illustration."--

A joyful exploration of the cuisine of Baja California--hailed as Mexico's Napa Valley--with 60 recipes celebrating the laidback lifestyle found right across the border. Less than an hour's drive from San Diego, Baja California is an up-and-coming destination for tourists looking to experience the best of what Mexico has to offer. From Baja wine country to incredible seafood along the coast, Baja cuisine showcases grilled meats, freshly caught fish, and produce straight from the garden, all mingled with the salt spray of the Pacific Ocean. Inspired by the incredible local landscape and his food from the award-winning restaurant Fauna, star chef David Castro Hussong conducts a dreamy exploration of Baja cuisine featuring 60 recipes ranging from street food such as Grilled Halibut Tacos and Chicharrones to more refined dishes such as Grilled Steak in Salsa Negra and Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa. Each chapter features gorgeous photographs of the region and profiles of top food purveyors are scattered throughout, bringing the spirit of Baja into your kitchen, no matter where you live.

Recipes for camp, kitchen, and grill, for all types of game. Includes instructions for field dressing and preparing meat.

The Little Saigon Cookbook offers dozens of family recipes, many surviving through oral history alone. It takes readers on a tour of culinary landmarks and introduces them to the wealth of authentic dishes found in Little Saigon.

What could be more wonderful than waking up to the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked Espresso Biscotti, a specialty of Mendocino's Agate Cove Inn, or Artichoke and Mushroom Strata, a favourite at the Old Monterey Inn? Carol Frieberg has compiled 120 signature recipes from select California bed-and-breakfast inns.

A glass of wine can be delicious, but when it is paired with the right dish, it can resonate in a magnificent way. This cookbook lets any cook plan a meal in perfect concert with a favorite or special wine. Mystified by the art of choosing a wine to go with your meal, or vice versa? Is white wine with fish the only rule you know? The Wine Lovers Cookbook is a unique guide for the wine lover and cook who considers wine an essential part of a meal and wants to understand the dynamic interplay between wine and food. Author Sid Goldstein describes in detail the flavor profiles of 13 popular varietals, such as Merlot and Chardonnay, and explains which ingredients balance each wine, giving the reader a professionals foundation for planning meals with each kind of wine. Best of all, he offers 100 recipes, from appetizers to desserts, specifically created to complement a particular varietal. The Wine Lovers Cookbook is a truly essential reference, an irresistibly beautiful cookbook, and an inspiration for all who want to make the most of an excellent glass of wine.