cooking / entertaining

"An authoritative and witty guide to modern table manners for all occasions by one of the world's most acclaimed chefs and restaurateurs..."--Provided by publishers.

Treat your friends and family to flavored popcorn beyond the average caramel or cheddar flavors you're used to getting in those tin cans. From sweet, like Turtle Brownie, Gooey S'mores, and Firecracker (which uses Pop Rocks candy) to savory, like Pepperoni Pizza, Bacon Teriyaki, and Taco Lime, the wide variety of options means there is a batch that's perfect for any occasion.

"MY YEAR IN MEALS will give fans a glimpse into Rachael's own kitchen diary--what she herself cooked for her family for one whole year. From everyday meals to complicated culinary feats and meals she ate while traveling, this book will offer a side of Rachael you've never seen before. Rachael has you covered for breakfast, lunch and dinner--from a Provence Frittata with Cheesy Ciabatta Bread, mouthwatering Lemon Pesto Spaghetti, Truffle Garganelli, to French Onion French Bread Pizza. And for the first time ever, Rachael's husband and manager John Cusimano will be contributing to the book with a section devoted to his personal delicious cocktail recipes including the Fruita de Bosca (featuring blackberries, agave syrup, and fresh mint), the Strawberry Velvet (featuring honey liqueur, strawberries and lime) and the Ginger Mule (featuring ginger beer, agave syrup and gin). The book will also include Rachael's personal photos of the food she cooked throughout the year"--.

"From one of America's finest food writers, the former restaurant critic for The New York Times, comes a definitive, timeless guide to Thanksgiving dinner--preparing it, surviving it, and pulling it off in style. From the planning of the meal to the washing of the last plate, Thanksgiving poses more--and more vexing--problems for the home cook than any other holiday. In this smartly written, beautifully illustrated, recipe-filled book, Sam Sifton, the Times's resident Thanksgiving expert, delivers a message of great comfort and solace: There is no need for fear. You can cook a great meal on Thanksgiving. You can have a great time. With simple, fool-proof recipes for classic Thanksgiving staples, as well as new takes on old standbys, this book will show you that the fourth Thursday of November does not have to be a day of kitchen stress and family drama, of dry stuffing and sad, cratered pies. You can make a better turkey than anyone has ever served you in your life, and you can serve it with gravy that is not lumpy or bland but a salty balm, rich in flavor, that transforms all it touches. Here are recipes for exciting side dishes and robust pies and festive cocktails, instructions for setting the table and setting the mood, as well as cooking techniques and menu ideas that will serve you all year long, whenever you are throwing a big party. Written for novice and experienced cooks alike, Thanksgiving: How to Cook It Well is your guide to making Thanksgiving the best holiday of the year. It is not fantasy. If you prepare, it will happen. And this book will show you how"--.