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Recipe: Make Cola Barbecue Sauce for that Cola-Can Chicken

Using leftover cola from Cola-Can Chicken for barbecue sauce adds flavor versatility to various meats. [ more ]

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Data science

Do You Know How Flavor Works?

Flavorama is a book by Arielle Johnson explaining the basics of flavor science and its application with recipes included.

The book aims to bridge the gap between scientific knowledge and practical culinary understanding, addressing common misconceptions about flavor. [ more ]

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East Bay food

A creamy, dreamy soup to make in the Instant Pot

Instant Pot can replace multiple kitchen appliances, making it a versatile and space-saving option.

The Instant Pot is praised for its convenience in preparing a variety of dishes, from soups to stews, with quick and efficient results. [ more ]

Daily News

Recipe: Homemade macaroni and cheese is the perfect comfort food

The impact of Marian Burros' cookbook on readers' nostalgia for comfort food is long-lasting.

The recipe for macaroni and cheese provided in the cookbook continues to attract fans for its irresistible appeal. [ more ]

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Spring feast recipe: Lemon, Rosemary & Olive Oil Cake

The springtime dessert Lemon, Rosemary & Olive Oil Cake combines surprising flavors like lemon and rosemary, and can be dressed up with segmented oranges for special occasions.

The recipe suggests making a flavorful rosemary-infused olive oil, incorporating a citrusy touch with lemon zest and juice, and serving the cake with whipped cream or confectioners' sugar. [ more ]

Polygon

Stardew Valley's cookbook feels like hanging out with the game's cozy characters

Stardew Valley Cookbook launched by ConcernedApe & Ryan Novak inspired by in-game dishes, tied to characters, and includes original art & photography. [ more ]

Daily News

Recipes: These 3 dishes are big on flavor but still healthful

Kat Ashmore's cookbook 'Big Bites' showcases flavorful and healthful recipes with creative twists.

Ashmore's recipes feature unique ingredient combinations like roasted red bell peppers in vinaigrette and Swiss chard as salad greens. [ more ]

Daily News

LA food

Recipes: Make these dishes from Occupied France in World War II

Kitty Morse's book 'Bitter Sweet' is a powerful combination of family history and cookbook, sharing her great-grandfather's journal and her great-grandmother's recipes from Nazi-occupied France.

The book includes 146 recipes, mostly desserts, including 15 chocolate cakes. Morse also includes savory dishes typical of northeastern France where her great-grandparents lived. [ more ]

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Books

Five of the best food books 2023

Sri Owen's The Rice Book is a comprehensive exploration of rice's cultural, historical, economic, and culinary significance worldwide.

Joe Woodhouse's More Daily Veg offers inventive and satisfying vegetable-based recipes with a warm and generous approach. [ more ]

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Dining

A Cookbook That Celebrates New York City's Asian Communities

Made Here: Recipes and Reflections From New York City's Asian Communities is a cookbook that celebrates New York's diverse Asian communities.

The cookbook includes recipes from dozens of establishments, along with personal stories, cultural explanations, and cooking tips. [ more ]

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Books

Rose Previte, of D.C.'s Michelin star restaurant Maydan, releases her debut cookbook

Rose Previte's cookbook, Maydan: Recipes from Lebanon and Beyond, features recipes from her Lebanese/Italian/American heritage and her travels around the world.

The cookbook aims to bring people together around a table and celebrate the diverse flavors of the Middle East and North Africa. [ more ]

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Q&A: Ina Garten protege Lidey Heuck debuts her first cookbook

Social media has democratized food media, making it a platform for sharing passion and creating a business.

Cooking can be an enjoyable social activity, fostering togetherness and fun in meal planning and preparation. [ more ]

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The father and son authors of America's Test Kitchen's A Very Chinese Cookbook' dish on heritage, recipes

Kevin Pang's parents started their own cooking channel on YouTube and have more viewers than him as a digital media professional.

Kevin Pang and his father recently published a cookbook with America's Test Kitchen featuring Chinese recipes. [ more ]

Boston.com

6 takeaways from Book Club's author talk with chefs Margaret and Irene Li

Zero-waste cooking doesn't have to be limiting.

Mei Mei Dumplings is a local favorite in Boston and the Li sisters consider themselves home cooks.

Their cookbook offers easy-to-follow recipes and tips for zero-waste cooking. [ more ]

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Eater

3 days ago

What It's Like to Publish a Palestinian Cookbook Right Now

Fadi Kattan showcases Palestinian food heritage through collaborative storytelling and vibrant visuals in his cookbook Bethlehem. [ more ]

Frenchly

6 days ago

Rebekah Peppler Shares Provence's Best Kept Secrets in New Book, 'Le Sud' - Frenchly

All the clichés about the South of France being magical and picturesque are true, as described in Rebekah Peppler's cookbook Le Sud. [ more ]

Eater

20 hours ago

This Spring, Cookbooks Are Traveling to the Coast of Europe

A cookbook capturing the essence of summers in the South of France through photography and narratives. [ more ]

Conde Nast Traveler

2 months ago

In His New Cookbook, Palestinian Chef Fadi Kattan Honors the Flavors of the West Bank

Celebrating Palestinian food and culture through a new cookbook by Franco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan. [ more ]

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LA food

How to make a Chicken Smash Burger, Kowbird style

The cookbook inspired by Matt Horn's chicken-centric Kowbird restaurant puts a poultry twist on the classic smashburger, combining traditional flavors with innovative experimentation. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

LA food

Actor Danny Trejo says it's the best time in history to be sober

Exercise caution with the Red Alert nonalcoholic cocktail recipe from Danny Trejo's cookbook. One step involves fire-roasting the pepper, which can be dangerous.

Trejo's Cantina cookbook features tasty nonalcoholic drinks made with fruit, spices, herbs, and infused syrups and tea. [ more ]

99% Invisible

Anything's Pastable: Eat Saute Love - 99% Invisible

Exploring lesser-known pasta dishes across Italy reveals surprising truths about pasta's evolution and challenges perceptions. [ more ]

Design Milk

Take 5: Henri's Red, Embroidery Art, 34 Basketball Hoops, + More

Neng Iren is an artist from Tangerang, Indonesia known for her intricate embroidery work.

Richard Christiansen's cookbook celebrates gardening and features recipes from local chefs. [ more ]

Itsnicethat

6 months ago

Hato's latest studio cookbook has the heart (and look) of a traditional Italian trattoria

The book's cover and inner pages are inspired by traditional Italian trattorias with red and white tablecloths.

The book features standout recipes from various contributors, including a beetroot soup, a cold noodle soup, and a recipe for hot water. [ more ]

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Passover Recipe: Floater Herbed Matzo Balls

Replacing traditional matzo ball mix with herbs and olive oil creates vegetarian matzo balls with modern flair. [ more ]

Epicurious

Peanut Butter and Ginger Cookies (PB&Gs)

Inspiration can come from unexpected places like favorite candies.

Combining flavors like peanut butter and ginger can lead to delicious new recipes. [ more ]

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Easy, healthy home cooking: Roasted cauliflower with chimichurri

This simple recipe for roasted cauliflower with herbs pairs excellently with chimichurri, according to Amanda Haas in her new cookbook, Homemade Simple: Effortless Dishes for a Busy Life.

Bon Appetit

Dinner SOS: Listener Questions with Pasta Expert Dan Pashman

Baked pasta dishes are recommended for cooking for a crowd

Quality ground meat is highlighted as a good value cut of meat for cooking [ more ]

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America's Test Kitchen Recipe: Red-Braised Pork Belly for Lunar New Year

Red-braised pork belly is a popular dish in Hunanese cuisine that celebrates the richness of pork fat.

The recipe for red-braised pork belly includes ingredients like rock sugar, ginger, soy sauce, star anise, and cinnamon sticks. [ more ]

101 Cookbooks

Anna Jones' California Salad

The article discusses a California-inspired salad recipe from the cookbook 'A Modern Way to Eat' by Anna Jones.

The salad features ingredients like miso, avocado, lima beans, and crunchy seeds. [ more ]

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Dining

The Cookbook French Boulangerie' Embraces Fermentation and Goes Beyond France

The cookbook French Boulangerie focuses heavily on the process of fermentation in its recipes.

The book covers a wide range of breads, pastries, and other baked goods with both French and international influences. [ more ]

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Dining

Recipe: Spanakorizo, a classic Greek rice dish, is cozy, creamy and flavorful

JJ Johnson is a celebrity chef and founder of Field Trip, a restaurant group in Harlem.

His new cookbook, The Simple Art of Rice, explores rice dishes from around the world. [ more ]

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East Bay food

Oakland native and chef Tu David Phu to discuss butterfly effect' moments at TEDxBerkeley

Chef Tu David Phu will be speaking at TEDxBerkeley on Jan. 20, discussing the butterfly effect and how small changes can lead to significant results.

Phu's career took a turn when he realized his immigrant parents would never be able to afford the restaurants he worked in, prompting him to learn more about the foods and flavors he grew up with. [ more ]

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2023's Greatest Hits and Veggie Resolutions

Setting resolutions can be challenging, but it's satisfying to see progress a year later

Readers enjoyed a mix of breakfast recipes and gourmet dishes from restaurant chefs [ more ]

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