Wednesday, December 10, 2008

O The Oprah Magazine Cookbook or How to Boil Water

O, The Oprah Magazine Cookbook

Author: Editors Of O Magazin

Who wouldn't love to put fantastic foods on the table -- extraordinary pleasures for everyday eating; simply delicious treats that can be prepared in record time; comfort food that brings family and friends together; luxurious meals that cost barely more than fast food; divine dishes perfect for guests or just for quiet nights at home? Now you can have all that and more, any time you choose, with this first-ever collection of 175 of the best recipes from O, The Oprah Magazine.

Featuring more than 75 great chefs and food writers, alongside mouth-watering photographs, this cookbook presents an exquisite array of dishes from cocktails to appetizers, main dishes to desserts, soups to sandwiches, and everything in between.


O, The Oprah Magazine Cookbook offers something for everyone and for all types of occasions, whether you're preparing a feast or looking for a simple dish to satisfy a craving.

  • APPETIZERS range from an easy to make Crostini with Wild Mushrooms and Mozzarella to Crushed Potato with Smoked Salmon, Caviar, and Chives; from elegant Grilled Sea Scallops with Tomato-Black Olive Vinaigrette to delectable Fried Green Tomato Salad with Homemade Ranch Dressing.

  • INSPIRATION comes from all across the country and around the globe, and you can now enjoy at home dishes such as a tantalizingly bright bowl of Callaloo soup, Moroccan Cinnamon-Rubbed Leg of Lamb, the best Tiramisu ever, an addictive Cuban Grilled Corn on the Cob with Queso Blanco and Lime, and a crazy-delicious New Orleans Creole Gumbo.

  • DESSERTS include decadent Black Currant-Tea Chocolate Truffles, amazingly simpleChocolate Pots de Creme, Heavenly Fresh Mint Ice Cream, and silky smooth Banana Pudding. For drinks? Here is a Pomegranate Daiquiri and a Strawberry Mint Iced Tea, both perfect for a summer party, and a frothy Mexican hot chocolate, the ideal thing for a cold winter night. 


  • ALONG WITH THE RECIPES, professional chefs and celebrated gourmands provide informative, entertaining, and vibrant lessons and advice about food and cooking -- and life. Maya Angelou talks about food as a way to soothe discord, but even more important, as a joyful part of life; Gayle King describes how a true food lover can take equal pleasure from fine dining in a fancy restaurant and a casual burger joint; Marcus Samuelsson explains how travel can expand your palate; Nina Simonds brings home vital lessons from Asia about family dining; Art Smith gives inimitable advice on how to make eating outdoors easy, delicious, and fun. Other wonderful contributions come from Govind Armstrong, Leah Chase, Colin Cowie, Rozanne Gold, Michel Nischan, Susan Spungen, and Rori Trovato. 

  • ALSO INCLUDED are advice on brilliant pairings of wine with food and a special index that leads you right to holiday foods, snacks, vegetarian recipes, party favorites, and kid-friendly dishes. 

Sixteen million readers a month turn to the recipe pages in O, The Oprah Magazine to see the featured chefs and their fabulous food as well as the gorgeous photography. Their recipes embody the spirit of O, The Oprah Magazine and will inspire you to create irresistible meals for your family and friends, both every day and on special occasions. More than a collection of recipes, this book is a guide to enjoying food, elevating every dining experience, and appreciating the special role that cooking and eating can, together, play in our lives.



How to Boil Water: Life Beyond Takeout

Author: Food Network Kitchens

  • Perfect for beginning cooks, How to Boil Water takes life beyond takeout bv serving up simple, great-tasting recipes with a flair of fun, hip, and lively style.
  • As the food authority of Food Network, which reaches more than 88 million households, Food Network Kitchens is a trusted source for cooking information.
  • With exquisite photography and Food Network recipes, new cooks gain the inspiration and confidence needed to make every dish a success.
  • From classic comfort food such as grilled cheese and apple pie to bold-tasting and edgier ethnic tastes such as Southeast Asian Beef Salad and Miso Soup, beginning cooks can enjoy fantastic food made simple.
  • And, more than just food, How To Boil Water provides hundreds of must-know hints, tips and short-cuts for those new to the kitchen.



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