In a series of lively essays, this pioneering book proves that US slang has its strongest wellsprings in nineteenth-century Irish America. "Jazz" and "poker," "sucker" and "scam" all derive from Irish. While demonstrating this, Daniel Cassidy simultaneously traces the hidden history of how Ireland fashioned America, not just linguistically, but ...
This 30-recipe cookbook first outlines the essential tools, techniques and processes needed for successful Moroccan cooking; also its underlying flavours of spices and fresh herbs. It also discusses everyday meal structures. Chapter 1 covers salads, vegetable appetizers, snacks and soups. Included are Carrots with Cinnamon and Honey; Aubergine ...
- 30 easy-to-make recipes for this popular Spanish bar food- Delicious recipes for hot and cold tapas, all captured in full color by photographer Peter Cassidy
A history of the olive accompanies these recipes for all manner of goodies made with olive oil, from couscous to gnocchi. And they're illustrated with sumptuous photographs of not only the food but the Italian landscape.
Chronicling the culinary heritage of Jews around the world, a fascinating cookbook explains how Jewish communities have adapted local ingredients to reflect Jewish culture and religious dietary laws, present a host of delicious recipes for an international fusion cuisine from the global Jewish kitch
"The Spanish Kitchen" tells the story of the ingredients used in cooking in different regions of Spain in terms of culture, history, cultivation, tradition, location, and content, and provides a selection of local recipes using the ingredients described. Color photos.
With a history spanning 200 years, ice cream has, over time, developed from its original recipe of ice mixed with fruit into the popular and beloved dessert we know today.In "Ice Cream", the Tanner Brothers have compiled a stunning array of recipes, updating the traditional ice cream concept and adding their own unique twist. They offer a variety ...
The simple art of Sicilian cooking is explored by Clarissa Hyman in this collection of 75 recipes for southern Italian delights that incorporate the traditional ingredients: pasta, cheeses, herbs, spices, nuts, fresh fish, lamb, and fresh vegetables and fruits.
Based around practicality and lifestyle, "The Fishmonger's Cookbook" is the essential seafood guide teaching you everything from handy tips for cooking and preparing fish to simple and delicious recipes to feed a family, for a special occasion, or just for one. Learn how to tell what's fresh and what's not, the questions to ask your fishmonger, ...
100 recipes by an experienced chef for steak as a family barbecue staple and as a gourmet meal. Includes steak in all its guises -- classic roasts to a side dish -- and a detailed introduction discusses cuts, best buys, health benefits and more.
No-fuss Dinners is the essential cookbook for busy people. Caroline Marson brings you great ideas for No-cook Deli Dinners, Light Bites, Simple Dinner for Friends, and Sweet Things. With tempting photography by Peter Cassidy.
China's drive into the 21st century has been fueled by the relationship - and competition - between Beijing, considered by some observers to be the capital of capitals in China, and Shanghai, the nation's economic growth engine. The political and cultural history of China, since 1850, has in many ways been shaped by Beijing's exercise of policy ...
You don't need to go to cooking school to be able to cook and eat great meals. Guided by the basic principles described in this innovative book, you can explore a whole new world of delicious stylish food. Lesley Waters explains the essential techniques from steaming and boiling to roasting and baking. Learn when to poach and when to boil, how to ...
Momma Cherri and her restaurant 'The Soul Food Shack' shot to fame after being featured on Gordon Ramsay's "Kitchen Nightmares" in 2005. The larger than life star of the show was Charita Jones a.k.a Momma Cherri. Since her life was turned around thanks to Gordon Ramsay's business sense, Charita has become a TV star and celebrity chef in her own ...
Pasta is the ultimate storecupboard staple and the original '5-minute meal'. With the addition of just a few simple ingredients it's possible to make a stunning dish to suit all occasions and palate. Bestselling author Ursula Ferrigno's passion for pasta and her unique source of simple but authentic recipes, many from her own family, make this the ...
- Great recipes for cooking with herbs--from the familiar to the exotic- The latest title in the very successful series that includes "Bread: From Sourdough to Rye, Potatoes: From Gnocchi to Mash, and "Extra Virgin: Cooking with Olive Oil- The recipes, beautifully photographed by food and travel photographer Peter Cassidy, cover every course from ...
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