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Of course we’re a bit
biased, but we can’t help but ask: Who can resist a
cookbook?
There’s a reason why
cookbooks continue to be one of the strongest selling
segments of the world book market: They can be picked
up over and over again, can be read in minutes or
lingered over for hours, can be shared with friends
and family, and they are often passed along the
generations. Most importantly, they are tools that
entertain, guide, and inspire (not to mention satiate
our desire to nourish our bodies and souls).
Whether you’re looking to
share a good read, enhance a friend or family member’s
kitchen, grace a coffee table with gorgeous
photography, or enlighten your favorite Trivial
Pursuit player with fascinating food and wine facts,
there’s a cookbook out there for everyone. Really.
There are 24,000 (!) new food and wine titles
each year worldwide, according to a market analysis by Gourmandbooks founder Edouard Cointreau.
This year’s
cookbook selection is sensational. Read on for a
roundup of more than 20 cookbooks that we’ve selected
as great gift ideas. Look to the LAST LICKS
section for outstanding recipes from appetizers
through desserts that are ideal for entertaining (and
some recipes also make heartfelt gifts, too). You
don’t even have to add wrapping paper or a bow to make
a cookbook compelling. |
Appe"teasers"
"Links to whet your
appetite"
To learn more about our featured cookbooks, visit the
Web sites of this issue’s participating publishers:
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Artisan,
www.workman.com
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Broadway Books,
www.randomhouse.com/broadway/
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Chronicle Books,
www.chroniclebooks.com
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Clarkson Potter,
www.randomhouse.com/crown/clarksonpotter/
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The Countryman Press,
www.countrymanpress.com
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DK Publishing, www.dk.com
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Feeding Frenzy,
www.winningstylescookbook.com/publisher.html
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Harvard Common Press,
www.harvardcommonpress.com
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Hyperion,
www.HyperionBooks.com
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Marlowe & Company,
www.marlowepub.com
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Robert Rose, Inc.,
www.fireflybooks.com
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Rodale Books,
www.rodale.com
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Simon and Schuster,
www.simonsays.com
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St. Martin’s Griffin,
www.stmartins.com
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Storey Publishing,
www.storey.com
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Ten Speed Press,
www.tenspeed.com
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Workman Publishing,
www.workman.com
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W.W. Norton,
www.wwnorton.com
For holiday history, information on holiday-related
activities, and more, see
www.holidays.net
For tips and information about cooking your holiday
turkey, visit the National Turkey Federation at
www.eatturkey.com
If you’re serving beef as the main attraction on your
holiday table, visit
www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com
For great holiday party ideas for Christmas, Chanukah,
Kwanzaa and more, click
http://www.party411.com/holidays.html
To make great homemade gifts with your kids this season,
find fabulous ideas
here.
Instead of presents for each other, how about donating to
your favorite charity this year? For a listing of
charitable organizations, see
http://www.charitywire.com/charities.html
Help the homeless and feed the hungry this holiday season
by donating time, supplies, or your ideas to your local
food bank. For a listing of national food banks, click
here.
Blue Plate Special
Home Cooking for the Holidays
Special Collections
 The
Artist’s Palate
Cooking with the World’s Greatest Artists
By Frank Fedele
(DK Publishing, Inc.; October 2003; $30.00/hardcover;
ISBN: 0-7894-7768-8)
It’s no surprise that art and food make for a natural
marriage. In this beautiful book brimming with lively
anecdotes and little-known facts about the world’s
greatest artists, enjoy more than 150 gorgeous photographs
along with 120 recipes adapted by today’s leading chefs
such as Mario Batali, Ming Tsai, Mary Ann Esposito, and
Jean-Georges Vongerichten. This offers a delicious
tapestry of dishes as diverse as the artists themselves.
Try Zoe’s Brunch from Edgar Degas, Hearty Lamb
Stew from Robert Cottingham, or Caramels au
Chocolat from Mary Cassatt.
To order this book,
click here.
 Winning
Styles Cookbook
Recipes from the James Beard Foundation
Award-Winning Chefs
(Feeding Frenzy, Inc.;
October 2003; $42.00/hardcover; ISBN: 0-9728697-1-9)
In an unprecedented culinary event,
21 master chefs share their passion for cooking. For a
fabulous holiday meal, try Guenter Seeger’s Roasted
Pheasant with Fall Vegetables.
Click here
for more recipes.
To order this book,
click here.
 Celebrate!
By Sheila Lukins
(Workman Publishing; October 2003; $19.95/trade paperback
also available in hardcover; ISBN: 0-7611-2372-5)
Bring family and friends
together with more than 43 celebration menus and 350
recipes. Roasted Tenderloin of Beef is scrumptious
fare for a New Year’s gathering.
To order this book,
click here.
A
Baker's Bonanza
 All-American
Desserts
400 Star-Spangled, Razzle-Dazzle Recipes for
America’s Best Loved Desserts
By Judith M. Fertig
(The Harvard Common Press; 2003; $18.95/trade paperback;
ISBN: 1-55832-191-8)
The title says it all, showcasing the essence of America’s
favorite desserts. Wrap up a couple dozen Midnight
Stars to celebrate the season.
To order this book,
click here.
 125 Best Chocolate Chip Recipes
From Cookies, to Cakes, Muffins & More
By Julie Hasson
(Robert Rose, Inc.; September 2003; $18.95/trade
paperback; ISBN: 0-7788-0072-5)
Chocolate chips top the baker’s list of favorite
ingredients and this book shares 125 great ways to use
them. For recipes such as Double Chocolate Chip Muffins,
click here.
To order this book,
click here.
 BitterSweet
Recipes and Tales from a Life in Chocolate
By Alice Medrich
(Artisan; 2003;
$35.00/hardcover; ISBN: 1-57965-160-7
Nearly 150 recipes offer a
distinctive collection that commemorates the author’s
passion for chocolate. Friends, family, and fellow
chocoholics won’t be able to resist Real Chocolate
Wafers.
To order this book,
click here.
 The
Bread Bible
By Rose Levy Beranbaum
(W.W. Norton; October 2003; $35.00/hardcover; ISBN:
0-393-05794-1)
From baguettes and brioche to pizza and Parker House
rolls, this is the home cook’s must-have guide for
mastering an entire range of breads.
Cranberry-Banana-Walnut Quick Bread isn’t only
festive, but delicious and easy to make. Put a napkin
around a warm loaf and drop it off at your neighbor’s!
To order this book,
click here.
 Celebration
Breads
Recipes, Tales, and Traditions
By Betsy Oppenneer
(Simon and Schuster; October 2003; $30.00/hardcover; ISBN:
0-7432-2483-3)
Throughout history bread has held a place of honor for
people of all faiths and nationalities. Take an
international tour to learn about 75 special breads.
Celebrate Chanukah this year as they do in Greece by
baking Loukoumades.
To order this book,
click here.
 Great
Cookies
Secrets to Sensational Sweets
By Carole Walter
(Clarkson Potter; November 2003; $35/hardcover; ISBN:
0-609-60969-6)
With more than 200 recipes, there’s a cookie for every
palate in this collection that highlights Carole Walter’s
extensive baking experience. Try Golden Almond Amaretti
for a gift that’s versatile, has a long shelf life,
and travels well.
To order this book,
click here.
 HomeBaking
The Artful Mix of Flour and Tradition Around the
World
By Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid
(Artisan; 2003: $40.00/hardcover; ISBN: 1-57965-174-7
From farmhouse kitchens in northern France to bazaars in
Fez, this book features a world (literally) of home baking
recipes for every occasion. Bannock & Damper is a
hearty low-rise quick bread that warms the heart and hails
from “down under.”
To order this book,
click here.
 The
Kids’ Holiday Baking Book
150 Favorite Dessert Recipes from Around the World
By Rosemary Black
(St. Martin’s Griffin; October 2003; $15.95/trade paperback;
ISBN: 0-312-31022-6)
Roll up your sleeves for 150 recipes that all ages will
love to make and eat. And don’t forget the drinks! Stir up
a Fizzy and Festive New Year’s Punch to start the
year off with a great party.
To order this book,
click here.
 The
King Arthur Flour Baker’s Companion
The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook
(The Countryman Press; September 2003; $35.00/hardcover;
ISBN: 0-88150-581-1)
If it uses flour, it’s in here, and this book is the next best thing to having your mom right in the
kitchen with you. You can’t go wrong with a Classic
Yellow Cake for Christmas – or anytime.
To order this book,
click here.
 The Metropolitan Bakery Cookbook
Artisan Breads, Pastries, and Desserts from Philadelphia’s
Premier Bakery
By James Barrett and Wendy
Smith Born
(Rodale Books; October 2003; $29.95/hardcover; ISBN:
1-57954-759-1)
Philadelphia's award-winning bakery reveals its secrets in
more than 100 mouthwatering recipes.
Click here for treats such as Cappuccino Muffins.
To order this book,
click here.
 Sweets
A Collection of Soul Food Desserts
and Memoirs
By Patty Pinner
(Ten Speed Press; September 2003; $24.95/hardcover: ISBN:
1-58008-521-0)
This is a charming read for anyone that cares about
recipes and stories that are handed down from generation
to generation.
Click here for soul food dessert classics. Share
Miss LaLou’s Bourbon Balls as a holiday treat.
To order this book,
click here.
The Ethnic Epicure
 Cajun-Creole
Cooking
By Terry Thompson-Anderson
(Shearer Publishing; 2003; $18.95/trade paperback; ISBN:
0-940672-74-X)
Bring down-home Louisiana cooking right into your kitchen
with the newly revised version of this classic reference
for Cajun-Creole techniques and ingredients. Sweet
Potato Puffs can be made ahead and frozen. Then just
pop ‘em in the oven for an irresistible appetizer.
To order this book,
click here.
 Simply
Sauté
Fast, Easy and Healthy
Italian Cooking — All in One Pan
By Silvia Bianco
(Marlowe & Company; December 2003; $16.95/trade paperback;
ISBN: 1-56924-561-4)
Popular chef, restaurateur,
and cooking instructor Silvia Bianco shows how to make
exciting Italian meals in one skillet. Sautéed Spinach
with Gorgonzola is an enticing appetizer that can be
made in minutes. For more recipes,
click here.
To order this book,
click here.
 The South American Table
The Flavor and Soul of Authentic Home Cooking from
Patagonia to Rio de Janeiro, with 450 Recipes
By Maria Baez Kijac
(Harvard Common Press;
October 2003; $19.95/trade paperback; $32.95/hardcover; ISBN: 1-55832-249-3)
Did you know that they drink
Vino Caliente to warm up on cold winter nights in
the Andes? This comprehensive cookbook shares more than
500 pages of history, lore, and authentic recipes. For
more recipes,
click here.
To order this book,
click here.
Drink Up!
 Cider
Making, Using & Enjoying Sweet & Hard Cider
By Annie Proulx & Lew Nichols
(Storey Publishing; July 2003; $14.95/trade paperback;
ISBN: 1-58017-520-1)
In its third edition,
Cider celebrates the simple pleasure of an apple made
drinkable. Sit by the fire with a warm cup of
New England Butter Rum Cider.
To order this book,
click here.
 The Sommelier’s Guide to Wine
A Primer for Selecting, Serving, & Savoring Wine
By Brian H. Smith
(Black Dog & Leventhal;
October 2003; $11.95/cloth; ISBN: 1-57912-331-7)
This book is an engaging,
in-depth introduction to this often intimidating subject
from one of the Culinary Institute of America’s leading
wine educators. This is a perfect, handy guide for the
wine enthusiast –whether a consumer or professional – in
an easy-to-read, compact format.
To order this book,
click here.
Restaurant Meals at Home
 Bistro
Cooking at Home
More than 150 Classic and Contemporary Dishes
By Gordon Hamersley with Joanne McAllister Smart
(Broadway Books; October 2003; $35.00/hardcover; ISBN:
0-7679-1276-4
The award-winning chef and owner of Boston’s acclaimed
Hamersley’s Bistro shares flavorful, uncomplicated comfort
food along with restaurant secrets and cooking tips. Try
Brussels Sprouts with Hazelnuts and Mint as a
delightful side dish on your holiday table.
To order this book,
click here.
 The Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Cookbook
Wine and Recipes to Celebrate Every Season’s
Harvest
By Dolores and Jack Cakebread with Resident Chef Brian
Streeter
(Ten Speed Press; October 2003; $35.00/hardcover; ISBN:
1-58008-508-3)
More than 120 seasonal recipes and wine suggestions,
comprising thirty years of winery house cooking, are part
of this book that also chronicles the Cakebread’s tale of
life in the California wine country. Haricots Verts
with Roasted Shallots is a sophisticated side dish to
dress up your main holiday entrée.
Click here for more recipes.
To order this book,
click here.
Sensational Stocking Stuffers
 Solo
Suppers
Simple Delicious Meals to Cook for Yourself
By Joyce Goldstein
(Chronicle Books; 2003; $19.95/trade paperback; ISBN:
0-8118-3620-7)
Singles don’t have to be resigned to opening a can or
constantly eating out. Give yourself a gift, or give
another single something special to celebrate the season:
Tie a ribbon around a jar of homemade Mango Chutney.
To order this book,
click here.
 The
Food Lover’s Companion to the Napa Valley
Where to Eat, Cook, and Shop in the Wine Country,
Plus 50 Irresistible Recipes
By Lori Lyn Narlock
(Chronicle Books; May 2003;
$19.95/trade paperback; ISBN: 0-8118-3619-3)
Help friends or family plan
the perfect West Coast Trip, and munch on Scott
Weidert’s Herb-Flavored Almonds as you discuss the
details.
To order this book,
click here.
 Throw
Me a Bone
50 Healthy, Canine-Tested Recipes for Snacks,
Meals, and Treats
By Cooper Gillespie with recipes by Sally Sampson (Simon &
Schuster; November 2003; $19.95/hardcover; ISBN:
0-7432-5591-7)
Enjoy 50 endearing black-and-white photographs along with
delectable recipes for snacks, meals, and treats for even
the most discerning doggie palate. Cinnamon Bites
are a quick way to honor your or your friend’s favorite
household member. These treats can be stored for up to two
weeks, but they’ll likely be eaten much faster!
To order this book,
click here.
Last Licks
Here’s a
delectable assortment of recipes to celebrate this holiday
season with outstanding home cooking (there’s even
something special for your dog!).
Breads
Appetizers
Main Meals
Vegetables and Side Dishes
Cookies, Desserts, and
Sweet Treats
Beverages
Preserves
Miscellaneous
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