The Book Lovers Cookbook

Download or read book The Book Lover's Cookbook written by Shaunda Kennedy Wenger and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2005-03-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Perfect for book lovers and foodies alike—a splendid cookbook featuring recipes inspired by classic works of literature and modern favorites Wake up to a perfect breakfast with Mrs. Dalby’s Buttermilk Scones, courtesy of James Herriot’s All Things Bright and Beautiful and Ichabod’s Slapjacks, as featured in Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. There’s homey comfort food like Connie May's Tomato Pie, created with and inspired by Connie May Fowler (Remembering Blue); Thanksgiving Spinach Casserole (Elizabeth Berg’s Open House); and Amish Chicken and Dumplings (Jodi Picoult's Plain Truth) . . . Sample salads, breads, and such soul-warming soups as Nearly-a-Meal Potato Soup (Terry Kay’s Shadow Song); Mr. Casaubon’s Chicken Noodle Soup (George Eliot’s Middlemarch); and Mrs. Leibowitz’s Lentil-Vegetable Soup (Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes) . . . After relishing appetizers and entrees, there’s a dazzling array of desserts, including Carrot Pudding (Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol); Effie Belle’s Coconut Cake (Olive Ann Burns’s Cold Sassy Tree); and the kids will love C.S. Lewis's Turkish Delight from The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. Sprinkled throughout with marvelous anecdotes about writers and writing, The Book Lover’s Cookbook is a culinary and literary delight, a browser’s cornucopia of reading pleasure, and a true inspiration in the kitchen. TASTY RECIPES AND THE BOOKS THAT INSPIRED THEM Jo’s Best Omelette . . . Little Women by Louisa May Alcott No Dieter’s Delight Chicken Neapolitan . . . Thinner by Stephen King Extra-Special Rhubarb Pie . . . The Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas Grand Feast Crab Meat Casserole . . . At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon Persian Cucumber and Yogurt . . . House of Sand and Fog by Andre Dubus III Tamales . . . Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel Bev's No-Fuss Crab Cakes . . . Unnatural Exposure by Patricia Cornwell Macaroni and Cheese . . . The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler Veteran Split Pea Soup . . . The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane Alternative Carrot-Raisin-Pineapple Salad . . . Midwives by Chris Bohjalian Summer’s Day Cucumber-Tomato Sandwiches . . . Women in Love by D. H. Lawrence Refreshing Black Cows . . . The Book of Ruth by Jane Hamilton Dump Punch . . . Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Not Violet, But Blueberry Pie . . . Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Innocent Sweet Bread . . . The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Daddy's Rich Chocolate Cake . . . Fatherhood by Bill Cosby . . . and many other delectable dishes for the literary palate!

Download or read book A Literary Holiday Cookbook written by Alison Walsh and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 487 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Little Women, The Chronicles of Narnia, A Christmas Carol, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and more, a literature-inspired cookbook for voracious readers during the festive holiday season. Some of the most famous instances of fictional fare have become synonymous with the holidays. Who can forget the plentiful food surrounding the Ghost of Christmas Present in A Christmas Carol? The simple but generous and joy-filled Christmas gatherings at the Marchs' in Little Women? Or the Van Tassel’s autumnal feast in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow? Finally, these literary meals can become a reality on your table with A Literary Holiday Feast. From Christmas and Thanksgiving to Halloween and New Year's, this seasonal cookbook offers 17 full four-course holiday meals from 25 classic books—each including an appetizer, entrée, side dish, and dessert. Additionally, whip up festive sips and delectable edible gifts to share with loved ones. As you curl up by the fireplace to reread one of your favorite literary classics, learn to make: Mouse King Cheese Bites and Sugar Plums from The Nutcracker for Christmas Turkey Roulade and Jo's Gingerbread from Little Women for Christmas Skillet Cornbread with Homemade Butter and Venison Pot Roast from The Little House on the Prairie for Thanksgiving Deviled Raven Eggs and Coffin Pizza Pockets from Edgar Allen Poe for Halloween The Queen of Hearts Tomato Tart and Eat Me Cakes from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland for the New Year and many more! Finally—whether you love Dracula, Phantom of the Opera, Redwall, or The Wonderful Wizard of Oz—book lovers can enjoy full menus of literary delicacies from their favorite books for all of their favorite holidays!

Download or read book The Book Club Cookbook written by Judy Gelman and published by Tarcher. This book was released on 2004 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A combination of cookbook and discussion ideas for popular book club selections features an assortment of recipes for masterful culinary creations that tie in with a variety of literary masterpieces, including "Honey Cakes" to go with The Secret Life of Bees or "Shrimp Flautas" for Richard Russo's Empire Falls. Original. 35,000 first printing.

Download or read book Steak Lover's Cookbook written by William Rice and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice on selecting and cooking steaks, and shares recipes for each type of cut, including tenderloin, porterhouse, strip, rib, rib-eye, sirloin, chuck, round, flank, and skirt

Download or read book The Apple Lover's Cookbook written by Amy Traverso and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-09-26 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When you open 'The Apple Lover's Cookbook', you will be surprised to find a guide to 59 popular varieties of apples. Each apple has its own complete biography with entries for origin, best use, availability, season, appearance, taste, and texture, and is accompanied by a color picture. Amy Traverso organizes these 59 apples into four categories -- firm-tart, tender-tart, firm-sweet, and tender-sweet -- and includes a one-page cheat sheet that you can refer to when making any of her recipes. One hundred scrumptious, easy-to-make recipes follow, offering the full range from appetizers, salads, soups, and entrees all the way to desserts. As bonuses, 'The Apple Lover's Cookbook' contains step-by-step color photographs of how to core and peel an apple, detailed notes on how to tell if an apple is fresh, and information about the best times and places to buy apples across the United States. In the introductions to each chapter, Amy takes you around the country to meet farmers, cider makers, and apple enthusiasts. At the end of the book you'll find her extensive list of the best apple products, apple sources, and apple festivals, making it easy to seek out and visit local orchards , whether you live in Vermont or California."--

Download or read book Murder in the Cookbook Nook written by Ellery Adams and published by Kensington Cozies. This book was released on 2021-04-27 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The witty new story from the bestselling author of The Secret Book & Scone Society series is perfect for bibliophiles who love a A Bookish Cook-Off with a little murder on the side… “Love Chopped and mysteries? This delightful character-driven cozy is just the treat for you.” —Kirkus Reviews Six chefs are preparing to compete in an outdoor tent at Storyton Hall in Virginia for prizes that will boost their careers—but is there someone who can’t stand the heat? It looks that way when one of the contestants is found dead in a pantry packed with two centuries’ worth of cookbooks, among other treasures and rarities. Could there be a connection to other recent events in town, like tampering with the costume of a local mascot? Jane isn’t sure, but after someone serves a second course of murder, the kitchen must be closed and the killer must be found . . . “Readers will find themselves wanting to live in Storyton, no matter how many people end up dead there.” —Suspense Magazine on Murder in the Locked Library

Download or read book Chip and Dip Lovers Cook Book written by S. K. Bollin and published by Golden West Publishers. This book was released on 1993 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 150 delectable dip recipes for chips, crackers, veggies and fruits!