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Recipe of the week: Sopa Azteca

Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt calls The Mexican Slow Cooker “mother’s little helper” for its easy translation of Mexican dishes to slow cooker prep. She also calls it the Cookbook of the Month, and with delicious recipes like this one, it’s easy … Continue reading

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Recipe of the week: Bubbling Bacon Butter Beans

American chef Adam Perry Lang takes BBQ to a whole new level in his cookbook, Charred & Scruffed. This book isn’t for grilling beginners, but for those who love to cook with fire, it’s a “new BBQ bible, with chapter … Continue reading

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Recipe of the week: Portobello Burgers with Spinach Pesto

Carnivores like me don’t get all the fun with Rachael Ray’s The Book of Burger! Vegans and vegetarians can chow down on mushroom burgers that look so good, I almost would be willing to give up on beef patties. Almost. … Continue reading

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Recipe of the week: Brooklyn Beer Chili Sliders

We’re pretty serious about our burgers here in Nashville, but wherever you live, I’m sure you’ve got a “best burger in town.” Armed with Rachael Ray’s The Book of Burger, the best could be found on your own grill! Cooking … Continue reading

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Recipe of the week: Bill’s Food-Processor Chocolate Mousse

When it comes to desserts, it doesn’t get any better than Alice Medrich. And when it comes to Medrich, it doesn’t get any better than her chocolate. (She’s even referred to as the First Lady of Chocolate.) So, this recipe … Continue reading

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Recipe of the week: Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Summer is in full swing, which means we’re craving super summery dishes. For inspiration, look no further than Martha’s American Food, Martha Stewart’s take on classic American meals. Oh, Martha. You always know how to make me hungry. Buttermilk Fried … Continue reading

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Recipe of the week: Plums in Brandied Coffee Syrup

Do you know what I love about the title of Alice Medrich’s Sinfully Easy Delicious Desserts? The “sin” part of it is the ease, not the sugar. Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt loves Medrich’s style, too: “To prove that desserts can … Continue reading

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Recipe of the week: Rhubarb–Sour Cream Crostata Pie

I’ve never been one for New Years resolutions, but I’m very serious about seasonal resolutions. This spring/summer, I’ve resolved to make lots and lots of cobblers and pies. Add this one from Ian Knauer’s debut cookbook, The Farm, to the … Continue reading

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Recipe of the week: Kitchen Sink Chopped Salad

Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt has spent a lot of time looking at “Mom” cookbooks, or as she calls them, “solving-the-everyday-need-to-feed-the-family” cookbooks. Our Cookbook of the Month, The Mom 100 Cookbook, is one of the best. Its 100 recipes tackle all … Continue reading

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Recipe of the week: Olive Oil Cake with Tangerine Marmalade

The Newlywed Cookbook by Sarah Copeland is the perfect mix of elegant design and down-to-earth usefulness, making it a great gift idea for new couples. Cooking columnist Sybil Pratt says it’s “a lovely way to encourage culinary togetherness.” Pretty and … Continue reading

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Recipe of the week: Lazy Oven French Toast

Our May Cookbook of the Month is Katie Workman’s The Mom 100 Cookbook: 100 Recipes Every Mom Needs in Her Back Pocket. With Mother’s Day just around the corner, what mom wouldn’t love a cookbook with “oomph, attitude and culinary … Continue reading

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Recipe of the week: Honey-Jalapeño Chicken Tenders

The Farm by Ian Knauer promises to “get the best food to the table in the least amount of time.” Well, isn’t that what we all want from our cookbooks? Knauer’s debut is organized by season to help you make the … Continue reading

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Recipe of the week: Ricotta

In my opinion, homemade food trumps packaged and frozen every time, and homemade food made with homemade ingredients is even better. Stock up on homemade staples with The Homemade Pantry from Alana Chernila! Imagine mixing this ricotta into a savory … Continue reading

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Recipe of the week: Nutella Crepes

Trot the globe gastronomically with our Cookbook of the Month, Jeffrey Saad’s Global Kitchen! Its recipes feature ingredients that “define the special pizzazz in the world’s most intensely flavored cuisines.” There are few things I love as much as I … Continue reading

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Recipe of the week: Breadsticks

It can be so hard to stay away from packaged food and all the weird, hidden chemicals that come with it. Wouldn’t you love to have a pantry filled with food you know is good? The Homemade Pantry is the … Continue reading

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