In this unrivaled practical guide, one of America's most widely respected cookbook authors distills his vast knowledge and experience into the 100 essential techniques that every cook needs to know. Seven hundred and fifty photographs unravel the mysteries of the method and provide practical application on the spot. Each technique is further explained in terms of how it makes the food taste: What happens, for example, if you cook the fish in butter...

Soccer practice, student council meetings, dance rehearsals, and more - with so much happening in your family's busy life, it's often hard to wedge in a home-cooked meal. Offering recipes for dozens of wholesome portable breakfasts, after-school snacks, and easy-to-make dinners, Kathleen Cannata Hanna shows you how to make healthy food for your entire family quickly and economically. With more than 300 dishes that can be made in under 30 minutes,...

Presents the latest research on the treatment of post traumatic stress disorder, discussing the psychological and biological components of the disorder and recommending a six-step process of healing.

Smoked turkey, pheasant, salmon, pâté: these expensive delicacies can be made at home for surprisingly low cost. Wild game and domestic meats are prepared in any of dozens of marinades and brines, then set in a smoke cooker to absorb the flavor of hickory, apple wood, mesquite, chestnut, or maple smoke. The smoke cookers-which cost no more than a quality barbecue grill-are readily available. Included are recipes for beef, pork, lamb, venison, chicken,...

Describes the growth of an orphan Siberian tiger cub, by means of words and graphs.

Prairie Home Breads proves that not only is the Midwest where America's grains are grown, but it's also where the art of bread baking is taken seriously. To create these 150 recipes, Judith M. Fertig visited artisanal bakeries, working farmhouse kitchens, rural church suppers, urban bakeries, farmer's markets, and typical home kitchens. She found yeast breads as varied as Amish Pinwheel Bread and Roasted Sweet Pepper Bread, as well as naturally leavened...

The ultimate guide of super-simple no-knead bread recipes

For years, home cooks have shied away from baking their own yeast bread because they were intimidated by the mess, expertise, and kneading required. Now in paperback, Nancy Baggett's revolutionary Kneadlessly Simple lets even complete novices bake bread quickly and easily in their own homes, with no kneading and no mess.

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The Elm Street Kids' Club decides to sell lemonade to earn money to fix up their clubhouse and they use a graph to keep track of their sales.

"Whether you only have twenty minutes or an hour-or something in between-you can deliver a delicious entraee and side dish to the table with these quick, easy, and crowd-pleasing recipes. Organized by "available time" rather than by "kind of dish," this unique cookbook is designed to help the time-conscious cook with dinner planning. Since Kate is gluten-intolerant herself, each recipe also includes instructions on how to adapt it for a gluten-free...