The Wizard of Food's Encyclopedia of Kitchen & Cooking Secrets
The Wizard of Food's Encyclopedia of Kitchen & Cooking Secrets

Author: Myles H. Bader

Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing

Published: 2010-02

Total Pages: 763

ISBN-13: 160911017X

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THIS IS NOT A COOKBOOK! This food encyclopedia is the number one kitchen and cooking reference book in the United States and Canada and has sold over 3 million copies. The book contains thousands of food secrets from chefs and grandmothers worldwide; you don't want to cook or bake any food before looking inside to see what fact or tip may make the dish perfect. It took over 19 years to compile all the secrets in the Wizard of Food's encyclopedia, most of which will not be found in any other book. Why you need to know the age of an egg when baking Why you need to put wine corks in your beef stew The reason cottage cheese is stored upside down How to choose a steak by looking at the color of the fat How to de-gas beans Why you cook a turkey upside down Why you never put cold butter in a microwave How to fry foods without the foods absorbing a lot of fat How to preserve fresh herbs with your breath

Wizard of Food's Encyclopedia of Kitchen & Cooking Secrets
Wizard of Food's Encyclopedia of Kitchen & Cooking Secrets

Author: Dr. Myles Bader

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 764

ISBN-13:

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Top chefs and grandmothers the world over have one thing in common: They keep their best cooking advice secret. That's why it took Dr. Myles H. Bader over 19 years to compile the many secrets he reveals in his bestselling Encyclopedia of Kitchen & Cooking Secrets. Dr. Bader, the "Wizard of Food," has been a guest on over 6,000 radio and television shows including The Oprah Winfrey Show. Breaking away from traditional cookbook models, this encyclopedia is an indispensible reference with tips not found in any other source. The Wizard of Food's Encyclopedia of Kitchen & Cooking Secrets offers a w.

Food Weird-o-Pedia
Food Weird-o-Pedia

Author: Alex Palmer

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2021-08-24

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1510765735

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Hundreds of weird and wonderful facts in this massive encyclopedia of food and drink oddities! A perfect gift for foodies and trivia fans alike! Food Weird-o-Pedia offers up hundreds of off-kilter bits of info about food that will make you rethink what you know about even those dishes you’ve been eating your whole life. Organized in sections such as “Between-Meal Tidbits: Curious Facts about Snacks” and “Spice Up Your Life: Unexpected morsels about condiments, sauces and spices,” each chapter offers an alphabetical encyclopedia of strange facts that will give you plenty to chew over whether reading from cover-to-cover or just flipping to a random page during a lunch break. Learn weird and obscure facts about fruits, vegetables, baked goods, meat, dairy, seafood, junk food, condiments, sauces, spices, beverages, desserts, and more, such as: Cherries may have killed the twelfth president of the United States. Why we call that vulgar sound we make by putting our tongue between our lips and blowing out a “raspberry." Enzymes on the inside of a banana peel actually encourage splinters to move toward the skin’s surface. Dark soy sauce contains ten times the antioxidants of red wine and contributed to a decrease in risk of cardiovascular disease. The most egg yolks ever found in a single egg is nine. Frank Sinatra was buried with a bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey. Hershey’s Kisses get their names from the smooching sound and motion the machine made when it popped the candy onto the conveyor belt. And many, many more! Every one of us has a deeply personal relationship to the food we eat, each as unique as we are. But there is also a lot that can surprise us about what we put in our body—unexpected facts about staple fruits and veggies, strange backstories to our favorite sweets, and ways of whipping up a familiar dish that are downright weird. These odd aspects of the food we eat are what this book is all about. Food Weird-o-Pedia is sure to provide plenty of fodder to impress friends and family over your next meal—whatever it is you’re eating.

The Modern Family Cookbook
The Modern Family Cookbook

Author: Modern Family

Publisher: Liberty Street

Published: 2015-09-22

Total Pages: 712

ISBN-13: 0848747178

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From the hit television phenomenon Modern Family comes an unconventional cookbook that invites you into the kitchen with the quirky characters you know and love.

Packed with more than 100 crowdpleasing recipes, The Modern Family Cookbook is a must-have for every fan's kitchen shelf.
From "Cam's Country-Comes-to-Town Farmhouse Breakfast" and the "Dunphy's Failsafe Roast Chicken" to "Manny's Spectacular Tiramisu," these delicious dishes celebrate the crazy chaos of the family table. Expertly tested recipes are appropriate for cooks of all ages, while colorful food photography and show stills make the book as fun to flip through as it is to cook from.

Of course, family meals aren't just about the food. The Modern Family Cookbook also highlights some of the show's best laugh-out-loud moments with guides, quizzes, lists, and special features. Find out whether you're a parent or a peer-ent, peruse Lily's diva tips, and swoon over Manny's love poems. Ever wondered what it looks like inside Phil's brain? Open this book to find out.

The Modern Family Cookbook is a reminder that you that no matter how crazy family can be, they are still the people you have to feed and sit with around a table. Come for the food, stay for the fun.

The Chicago Food Encyclopedia
The Chicago Food Encyclopedia

Author: Carol Haddix

Publisher: University of Illinois Press

Published: 2017-08-16

Total Pages: 646

ISBN-13: 025209977X

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The Chicago Food Encyclopedia is a far-ranging portrait of an American culinary paradise. Hundreds of entries deliver all of the visionary restauranteurs, Michelin superstars, beloved haunts, and food companies of today and yesterday. More than 100 sumptuous images include thirty full-color photographs that transport readers to dining rooms and food stands across the city. Throughout, a roster of writers, scholars, and industry experts pays tribute to an expansive--and still expanding--food history that not only helped build Chicago but fed a growing nation. Pizza. Alinea. Wrigley Spearmint. Soul food. Rick Bayless. Hot Dogs. Koreatown. Everest. All served up A-Z, and all part of the ultimate reference on Chicago and its food.

Crusts
Crusts

Author: Barbara Caracciolo

Publisher: Cider Mill Press

Published: 2018-03-27

Total Pages: 848

ISBN-13: 1604337362

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Crusts has over 300 recipes from expert and artisan bakers, covering breads, croissants, flatbreads, pizzas, and pies—foods that demand the perfect crunch! From loaves to pastries, pizza to pie, this cookbook covers it all! Between its elegantly designed covers, you'll discover: 300+ recipes from artisan bakers around the world; gluten-free, Paleo, vegetarian, and vegan recipes; complete how-to sections on making your own dough, bread, and pizzas with easy-to-follow instructions; helpful tips and techniques from expert bakers and chefs; culinary histories behind your favorite loaves and pastries; The book also features an illustrated catalog of more than 100 grains from around the world and throughout time. Crusts is the ultimate resource for every level chef, and is a keystone addition to your cookbook library.