Books on Display at HPL

Cooking for Thanksgiving

How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook By Bittman, Mark 2003-03 - John Wiley & Sons 9780764567568 Check Our Catalog A BookPage Notable Title This is the most essential set of recipes and information the beginner or reluctant cook will need, chosen and detailed by the successful author of "How to Cook Everything." …More

Betty Crocker Complete Thanksgiving Cookbook: All You Need to Cook a Foolproof Dinner By Betty Crocker Author Lastbetty Crocker 2003-08 - Wiley Publishing 9780764525742 Check Our Catalog The Complete Hands-On Guide to Cooking a Great Thanksgiving Meal Whether you're cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the first time or have hosted this celebration for years, here's all you need to know to make your holiday special. Thanksgiving can be the most challenging meal to prepare-even for the most experienced cooks. Betty Crocker comes to the rescue with this complete do-it-yourself guide to making Thanksgiving delicious. Here are the treasured recipes with all the trimmings that you grew up with, plus plenty of great new twists on the traditional. You'll find: The most popular and time-tested recipes for the classics, from roast turkey with pan gravy and bread stuffing to pumpkin, apple and pecan pies and much more New and innovative ways with the bird include brining, grilling, smoking and even deep-frying, plus plenty of inventive ideas for turkey alternatives Easy how-to's for tricky techniques cover carving the turkey, making lump-free gravy and rolling out pie dough, plus how to safely take food on the road Menu ideas to suit everyone, whether vegetarian, diabetic, on a low-fat diet, or a first-time cook, plus easy ways to cook for a crowd of 20 or more Countdown menus to time every step, from starting some recipes days (or weeks) ahead, to setting the table, to making gravy so it's piping hot when dinner's served Mouthwatering color photos of your favorite Thanksgiving foods for ideas and inspiration 130 tested and trusted recipes in all, to make this year's Thanksgiving your most memorable-and delicious-feast ever! …More

Giving Thanks: Thanksgiving Recipes and History, from Pilgrims to Pumpkin Pie By Curtin, Kathleen Author Plimoth Plantation Author Oliver, Sandra L. 2005-10 - Clarkson N Potter Publishers 9781400080571 Check Our Catalog Thanksgiving specialists Curtin and Oliver trace the fascinating history of the holiday, from the "real" story of the first Thanksgiving to 21st-century traditions. Includes recipes, photos from The Plimoth Plantation living history museum, and illustrations. …More

Feast: Food That Celebrates Life By Lawson, Nigella 2006-09 - Knopf Canada 9780676974133 Check Our Catalog A BookPage Notable Title Domestic goddess Nigella Lawson dishes up her favorite foods for entertaining year-round with family and friends. Her most festive book yet offers savory, spicy, and delicious recipes for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah, New Year's, and any other celebratory event. Included are gems like Nigella's Chocolate Cake Hall of Fame, her best cheeseburger, and plenty of other highly indulgent treats. 1-40130-136-3$35.00 / Time Warner Book Group …More

Thanksgiving 101: Celebrate America's Favorite Holiday with America's Thanksgiving Expert By Rodgers, Rick Photographer Fink, Ben 2007-10 - William Morrow Cookbooks 9780061227318 Check Our Catalog 100 Thanksgiving recipes so good you'll use them throughout the year! On the fourth Thursday in November, 75 million American families sit down to the hearty feast known as Thanksgiving dinner. But earlier in the week, someone in the house has been worrying about doing that dance between mashing potatoes and mixing stuffing; about basting fourteen pounds of turkey and baking that pumpkin pie; and about getting it all on the table at just the right moment. One of the most popular cooking teachers in America, Rick Rodgers has taught his Thanksgiving 101 classes for years, and now he's collected all of his know-how, recipes, menus, and trade secrets. Rick is with you every step of the way, from shopping through chopping, from choosing the best recipes to selecting the right wine. Whether you're looking for turkey and all the traditional trimmings, chutneys, and chowders; a vegetarian dinner with just the trimmings; or new ideas for regional classics, including Cajun- or Italian-inspired tastes, "Thanksgiving 101 serves up a delicious education for novice and experienced cooks alike. You'll have a seat in the front row as Rick teaches you how to: Feed twenty-four people when your oven can only hold a twelve-pound turkey Transform leftovers into satisfying lunches, dinners, and sandwiches Deal with turkey safety and handling issues Save time by learning what can (and can't) be prepared days or weeks in advance With "Thanksgiving 101 you'll never have to worry about this holiday meal again. Rick Rodgers will help you create memorable Thanksgiving dinners year after year. …More

Low-Fat Soul By Nash, Jonell Editor Essence Magazine 1997-11 - One World 9780345413635 Check Our Catalog From the food editor of "Essence" magazine come 100+ low-fat adaptations of favorite soul-food recipes from the Carolinas to the Texas coast, from the Caribbean to New Orleans--easy-to-prepare meals for very day, holiday fare, and elegant dinner parties--plus simple tips for stripping the fat from family recipes. …More

The African American Heritage Cookbook By Tillery, Carolyn Quick 2005-01 - Citadel Press 9780806526775 Check Our Catalog The fragrances, emotions, and tastes of the famous Tuskegee Institute, founded by former slave Booker T. Washington in 1881, are emoted in this cookbook that includes pictorial accounts, personal vignettes, and poetry, along with more than 200 traditional recipes. Photos throughout. …More

Soul Food: Recipes and Reflections from African-American Churches By White, Joyce 1998-02 - William Morrow Cookbooks 9780060187163 Check Our Catalog When Joyce White moved to New York City from Alabama, she left small-town life behind and landed a job as a food editor at a major women's magazine. Weekends, however, found her visiting churches in Harlem and Bedford-Stuyvesant, looking for a taste of home. Food has long been a part of the spiritual life of African-American churches, and what she found there, along with what she missed from home, was the comforting blend of cooking and fellowship that feeds both body and soul. In this warm and joyful collection, White offers more than 150 recipes for the foods that worshipers look forward to after services, and she captures the spirit of these sociable meals with warm, conversational, and occasionally poignant reflections from African-American churchgoers around the United States. From delicious renditions of classics such as Sugar-Crusted Biscuits to updated favorites such as Black Beans with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, as well as special fare for entertaining and Kwanzaa, the pages of Soul Food are alive with the spirit and love of African-American churches - and the terrific food to be found there. …More