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.

"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

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.

"Basic recipes and key techniques then illustrate dozens of indispensable culinary building blocks, such as how to make stocks or how to dice an onion or carrot with ease. Troubleshooting tips show you what can go wrong and how to fix it without having to start all over again. Next the master recipes lead you step-by-step, with friendly text and instructive photographs, through every stage of preparation. These recipes include helpful advice other cookbooks assume you already know, and explain how to taste and season soups and stews as you go - one of the most valuable kitchen secrets any cook can learn. The shorter recipes and variations in each chapter encourage you to continue practicing your newfound skills, building your repertory and your confidence at the same time. Finally, a guide to equipment and a glossary of ingredients will help you stock what you need to make a great soup or stew every time."--BOOK JACKET.

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.

Love the delicious, made-for-sharing native cuisine of Spain? Here's a robust collection of authentic Spanish dishes, including both traditional favorites and contemporary fare, along with suggested wine pairings and ingredient guides. Six comprehensive chapters are filled with a diverse range of beloved Spanish fare, and accompanied by beautiful and descriptive full-colour photographs and illustrations.

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