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.

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.

"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

Offers more than 40 easy-to-follow recipes, including both classic favorites and fresh new ideas. In these pages, you'll find inspiring salads designed to suit occasions offers more than 40 easy-to-follow recipes, including both classic favorites and fresh new ideas. In these pages, you'll find inspiring salads designed to suit occasions.

A collection of bread recipes for both the novice and experienced baker.

New to the Williams-Sonoma Collection and an essential addition to every kitchen bookshelf, "Roasting" discusses this all-important aspect of a cook's knowledge. Forty wonderful recipes show how roasting enhances the flavors of meats, poultry, fish, and vegetables. Color photos.

"Sauce" demystifies the delicate art of sauce-making--a skill that can transform any dish. Cooks are made privy to the secrets of making Balsamic Reduction, Salsa Fresca, Beurre Blanc, Port and Dried Fruit Sauce, and many more. 42 recipes. 100 color photos.