Starting an herb garden outweighs the costs of buying retail herbs. Plus, adding homegrown ingredients to your meals is a healthy and tasty way to improve any dish you make at home. This friendly, hands-on guide gives you tips and advice on how to grow a thriving herb garden that will add depth and flavor to home-cooked meals — as well as boost your health.
The Food Matters Cookbook: 500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better Living
Two years ago, prolific cookbook author and newspaper columnist Bittman published a cogent injunction urging Americans to redirect their eating habits toward more environmentally friendly and agriculturally sustainable diets and away from sugary, meat-centric meals. Since that first volume offered only a few recipes, Bittman has come to the aid of cooks who need much more specific kitchen support. So he has engaged his formidable creativity to generate a cornucopia of recipes to inspire people to rethink what they prepare for meals. Bittman’s innovative approach starts at the market with teaching shoppers to spot and buy seasonal, fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains.
Mark Bittman's Kitchen Express: 404 inspired seasonal dishes you can make in 20 minutes or less
Cooking can be one of life's essential pleasures, even when you have to put dinner on the table every night. Now, with Mark Bittman's trusted voice as your guide, quick, easy, and fresh meals are always a realistic option. Presented here are 404 dishes -- 101 for each season -- that will get you in and out of the kitchen in 20 minutes or less. Mark Bittman's recipe sketches provide exactly the directions a home cook needs to prepare a repertoire of eggs, seafood, poultry, meats, vegetables, sandwiches, and even desserts. Add a salad here, a loaf of bread there, and these dishes become full meals that are better than takeout and far less expensive.
The Magic of JELL-O: 100 New and Favorite Recipes Celebrating 100 Years of Fun with JELL-O
It jiggles, it wiggles, and you have loved how it tastes since you were little--now prepare JELL-O(r) in all kinds of luscious desserts and tempting snacks. These 100 recipes will take you from the official JELL-O(r) all-time favorites to the latest delights, and include the flavored gelatins and the pudding and pie fillings. Thrill the kids with Icy Blue Igloos (some of the recipes, such as Squisharoos, are simple enough for them to make on their own). If you're in a rush, whip up a Razzle Dazzle Berry Mousse in 20 minutes. Everyday meals draw to an exciting conclusion when you serve a Mocha Chocolate Delight Pie, while a celebration calls for a Sangria Splash Ring.
You have to work late. The kids have soccer practice. And your spouse is stuck in a traffic jam on the other side of town. Who has time to make dinner? You will, once you read Quick Family Meals In No Time. Using easy-to-follow recipes, step-by-step instructions and timesaving tips, you will learn how to make delicious meals that take less than 30 minutes to prepare. As a special added feature, each recipe includes "Helper in the Kitchen" sidebars showing ways that your children can help you fix the evening meal.
