The Ultimate Cook's Manual gives readers all the technical know-how required to become an expert in the art of cooking. Each of the recipes feature a full-colour cross-section illustration, step-by-step photography and a hero image in order to both inspire the reader and demystify the building blocks of cooking, with reference to French classics. The Ultimate Cook's Manualincludes basics (preparing meat; preparing fish; sauces; stocks; emulsions) as well as recipes for fish and seafood (confit salmon; cod in herb crust), meat (roast chicken with herb butter; rabbit with mustard sauce; pot-au-feu), vegetables (potatoes dauphine; glazed brussels sprouts; asparagus in sabayon) and warm and cold entrees (gravlax of salmon; salmon tartare; scallop carpaccio; cheese souffle; ravioli with fois gras; crepes souffle). A comprehensive glossary includes tips for plating, chopping, setting a table and essential utensils. It is beautifully shot and illustrated and is a wonderful companion to the hugely successful title Patisserie, from the same publisher.

There's a lot a guy needs to know as he grows up and makes his way in the world. And a lot of it, he wouldn't necessarily want to have to ask about because then, well, people would know he didn't know what he was doing! For all the guys out there who want to have it all together, Jonathan Catherman offers this collection of one hundred step-by-step instructions on almost everything a guy needs to know, including how to · wear cologne correctly · manage a credit card · talk to a girl · plan a date · write a résumé · ask for a reference · clean a bathroom · throw a football · change a tire · behave during a traffic stop · fold a shirt · tie a tie · grill a steak · clear a sink drain · find a stud in a wall In fact, if it's in here, it's an important skill or character trait practiced by capable and confident men. With great illustrations and a supporting website, this all-in-one reference tool for young men in the making is the perfect gift for birthdays, graduations, or any occasion.

Over 160 recipes designed specifically for the ceramic kamado cooker, the Big Green Egg, for searing, grilling, smoking, roasting, and baking. The Big Green Egg Cookbook is the first cookbook specifically celebrating this versatile ceramic cooker. Available in five sizes, Big Green Egg ceramic cookers can sear, grill, smoke, roast, and bake. Here is the birthday gift EGGheads have been waiting for, offering a variety of cooking and baking recipes encompassing the cooker's capabilities as a grill, a smoker, and an oven. The book's introduction explains the ancient history of ceramic cookers and the loyal devotion of self-proclaimed EGGheads to these dynamic, original American-designed cookers. Complete with more than 160 recipes, 100 color photographs, and as many clever cooking tips, the Big Green Egg Cookbook is a must for the more than 1 million EGG owners in the United States and a great introduction for anyone wanting to crack the shell of EGGhead culture.

Recalling an earlier era when cooks relied on sight, touch, and taste rather than cookbooks, the author encourages readers to rediscover the lost art of preparing food and use their imagination in the kitchen.

"700 recipes, 200 illustrations, equipment-buying recommedations, and no-nonsense taste tests of ingredients"--Dust jacket.

Contains a foreword by Tara Cox, Executive Managing Editor at Rachael Ray Every Day magazine Includes an introduction to SPAM®, as well as its history and the road to world-wide fame With a growing trend in out-of-the-box dishes and flavors, SPAM® is the perfect ingredient to incorporate in new and updated ways Features over 100 one-of-a-kind recipes for every meal of the day, including musubi, ramen, breakfast skillet, and more The first and only official SPAM® cookbook licensed by Hormel® filled with easy-to-follow instructions and high-quality photography

The No Time to Cook Book contains over 100 quick and easy recipes you can cook in 20 minutes or less, from DIY sushi and stir-frys to Vietnamese feasts. There's no longer such a thing as having "no time to cook" as DK comes to the rescue with this innovative recipe book. Recipes are broken down into simple visuals, making them as easy to understand as possible. Smart infographics, colorful pie charts, and at-a-glance flow diagrams make every step clear. With over 100 recipes, you'll learn to mix the perfect salsa dips, throw together five-minute fajitas, or make a curry in a hurry.