Prime – The Beef Cookbook by Richard H. Turner

October 19, 2017 by
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In Prime: The Beef Cookbook, Richard H. Turner, the king of meat, shares 150 recipes devoted to meat cookery. Turner was trained by the Roux brothers, Pierre Koffmann and Marco Pierre White - and now his talents are present in several of London's restaurants - Pitt Cue Co., Hawksmoor, Foxlow and more - as well as being one half of Turner… read more

Tree of Life – Joy E. Stocke & Angie Brenner

October 17, 2017 by
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When Tree of Life authors' Joy Stocke and Angie Brenner first met in a small resort town on the Mediterranean coast, they discovered a shared love of history, literature, and local food traditions. The two set off on a cultural adventure tour of Turkey that spanned ten years. Later, upon returning home to their respective American kitchens, they recreated the… read more

JapanEasy – Tim Anderson – Recipe and Giveaway

October 16, 2017 by
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JapanEasy: Classic and Modern Japanese Recipes to (Actually) Cook at Home by Tim Anderson offers an introduction to the world of Japanese cooking via some of its most accessible dishes. Anderson's first book Nanban is killer, you can find more information on that title on my Friday Flashback. In his new title, Anderson shares everything we need to know to make authentic Japanese… read more

The Sportsman – Stephen Harris – Recipe and Giveaway

October 15, 2017 by
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The resume of Stephen Harris might cause one to scratch one's head. How does a punk rocker, turned history teacher, then financial advisor end up a self-taught Michelin-starred chef? The author's incredible journey is told in his new stunner of a debut cookbook, The Sportsman, released last month by Phaidon.  The Sportsman, the restaurant located in Kent, has earned a Michelin… read more

Syria – Itab Azzam and Dina Mousawi

October 14, 2017 by
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In Syria: Recipes from Home, Itab Azzam and Dina Mousawi, two food fanatics, bring the beauty and tenacity of the Syrian people to life within its pages. Despite incredible odds and harsh conditions, the people of this country still rejoice in the celebration of food and family. The pair travelled across Europe and the Middle East meeting Syrian women, some who… read more

Featured Cookbooks and Recipes

October 14, 2017 by
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Finding the best recipes amongst the millions online is not easy - but you don't have to! The team here at Eat Your Books, searches for excerpts from indexed books and magazines and every week we bring you our latest finds. Every day recipes are added from the best blogs and websites. As a member, you can also add your… read more

Pantry and Palate – Simon Thibault

October 12, 2017 by
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In the process of writing Pantry and Palate: Remembering and Rediscovering Acadian Food, Simon Thibault explored his roots and scoured old family recipes, ladies' auxiliary cookbooks, and folk wisdom to locate 50 of the best-loved recipes of Acadians past and present. Recipes range from the art of pickling beets to old-fashioned foodways such as rendering lard and cooking with head cheese (this… read more

Eat Right by Nick Barnard Recipe and Giveaway

October 11, 2017 by
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Nick Barnard is the co-founder of the London-based company Rude Health which produces oatmeal, granola, muesli, and snacks as well as grain and nut milks. In Barnard's debut cookbook Eat Right: The Complete Guide to Traditional Foods, with 130 Nourishing Recipes and Techniques (previously released in the UK in 2016), he shares techniques for making pantry staples and fermented foods along with recipes… read more

Cakes by Melissa – Recipe and Giveaway

October 10, 2017 by
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A chapter entitled "You're Amazing and You Can Do Anything" is how Cakes by Melissa: Life Is What You Bake It: 120+ Recipes for Cakes, Icings, Fillings, and Toppings for Endless Flavor Combinations by Melissa Ben-Ishay opens. Every morning when Melissa's father took her to school, he told her "You're amazing and you can do anything that you set your mind to.… read more

Dinner & Party – Rose Prince

October 9, 2017 by
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Rose Prince is a UK food writer, cooking teacher and cookbook author who has been bestowed this praise by Nigel Slater: "Every kitchen needs a Rose." I am in agreement after reviewing her latest book, Dinner & Party Gatherings Suppers Feasts. In Dinner & Party, the author shares a collection of practical recipes that are ideal for entertaining along with concrete advice… read more

A Grandfather’s Lessons – Recipe and giveaway

October 7, 2017 by
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In my conversation with Jacques Pépin last month, one of our topics was A Grandfather's Lessons and the joy he experienced creating this book with Shorey. The recipes or lessons contained in this book range from fast but elegant, easy to sophisticated that young and old can both appreciate. The recipe for Arctic Char that we are sharing with our members today takes a… read more

Featured Cookbooks and Recipes

October 6, 2017 by
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Do you find other people's comments on recipes helpful? Have you written your own recipe Notes? It's a great way to remind yourself how a dish turned out and share your experience with the EYB community. On each Recipe Details page you'll find a Notes tab. Adding online recipes to your EYB Bookshelf is a really great way to expand… read more

Unforgettable – Emily Kaiser Thelin – Recipe & Giveaway

October 5, 2017 by
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Grand Central Life & Style will be releasing Unforgettable: The Bold Flavors of Paula Wolfert's Renegade Life on October 17. Now is the time to preorder this fascinating work if you missed the first printing. Back in March, I spoke with Emily Kaiser Thelin, the author, about her experience working with Paula Wolfert and shared the interview before the Kickstarter-funded release.  Everyone must… read more

Half Baked Harvest Cookbook – Promotion

October 4, 2017 by
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Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains by Tieghan Gerard shares the popular blogger's fresh take on comfort food, stunning photography, and her charming life in the Colorado mountains near me. (I think I need a barn - if only for my cookbooks.) Tieghan has a knack for punching up the ordinary and transforming it into something… read more

L. A. Mexicano – Review, recipe and giveaway

October 3, 2017 by
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L.A. Mexicano: Recipes, People & Places by Bill Esparza is far more than a cookbook - it is an study of the Mexican culture of Los Angeles - including recipes, profiles of chefs, bakers, cocktail makers and vendors; along with neighborhood guides that point readers to the best markets, taco trucks, restaurants, bars and more. 100 stunning photographs of the people… read more

Orange Appeal by Jamie Schler

October 2, 2017 by
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Orange Appeal: Savory & Sweet by Jamie Schler is a joyful culinary celebration of food. I was a recipe tester for this book even though I came a bit late to the game. The dedication by the author in assuring these recipes were as perfect as they can be was evident during the testing stage and is reflected in the… read more

Breakfast, lunch, dinner…life by Missy Robbins

September 30, 2017 by
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner... Life!: Recipes and Adventures from My Home Kitchen by Missy Robbins with Carrie King is one of those books that just feels right just by looking at the cover. I have an affection for books from the UK and this title has that feel about it. Beautifully done with full page photographs, the recipes set out perfectly… read more

Featured Cookbooks and Recipes

September 30, 2017 by
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At Eat Your Books we want to bring you the best recipes - our dedicated team searches out and finds online recipes excerpted from newly indexed cookbooks and magazines. New recipes from the best blogs are indexed daily and members index their favorite online recipes using  the Bookmarklet all the time. Below you'll find this week's recommendations from the EYB team.… read more

The Legendary Cuisine of Persia – Recipe and Giveaway

September 28, 2017 by
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Persia bridges the Far East and the Middle East and has survived centuries of struggle. In The Legendary Cuisine of Persia by the late Margaret Shaida, the rich culinary history of Persia is brought to life. The author's knowledge is impressive and her storytelling kept me engaged soaking up the first fifty pages of introduction. Embellished with a stripe of… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

September 22, 2017 by
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Did you know adding online recipes to your EYB Bookshelf is a really great way to build your personal recipe collection?  You can do this even if you have a free membership!  Try it out now and see how easy it is. Browse the recipes below, choose one that appeals, click on the link, and add it to your Bookshelf.… read more

A Passion for Pasta – Recipe, review and giveaway

September 21, 2017 by
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A Passion for Pasta by Carmela Sophia Sereno now holds the coveted spot of my favorite pasta cookbook. It is not only stunning with lovely photographs throughout, but the recipes capture what homemade pasta should be - beautiful, delicious and approachable. Carmela shares the basics from making various flavours of pasta dough (egg, chocolate, red wine and more) through and… read more

Hello! My Name is Tasty – Review, recipe and giveaway

September 18, 2017 by
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Hello! My Name Is Tasty: Global Diner Favorites from Portland's Tasty Restaurants by John Gorham and Liz Crain is absolutely brilliant. When I look through this book, the thought bubble above my head shows me frolicking (I haven't frolicked in years) through a field of wild flowers counting the ways I love it. Gorgeous photographs, the best straight up must make… read more

Holiday Cookies – Elisabet der Nederlanden – Review, Recipe and Giveaway

September 17, 2017 by
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Every cookie lover's favorite time of year is rolling up soon and will be here before we know it. I love to bake any time of year but the crisp days of Fall and the late mornings of winter with snow blanketing our backyard are guaranteed baking days in my kitchen.  Holiday Cookies: Showstopping Recipes to Sweeten the Season by… read more

Ball Canning Back to Basics

September 16, 2017 by
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The household name for canning in the US is Ball. At some point in our lives we have all come in contact with the familiar glass jars - either finding them in our grandmother or mother's pantries or having bought them for craft or canning projects ourselves. Ball Canning Back to Basics: A Foolproof Guide to Canning Jams, Jellies, Pickles,… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

September 15, 2017 by
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Finding the best recipes amongst the millions online is not easy - but you don't have to! The team here at Eat Your Books, searches for excerpts from indexed books and magazines and every week we bring you our latest finds. Every day recipes are added from the best blogs and websites. As a member, you can also add your… read more
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