Easy Exotic
Title | Easy Exotic PDF eBook |
Author | Padma Lakshmi |
Publisher | Miramax Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2000-09-06 |
Genre | Cooking |
ISBN | 9780786886128 |
From international model Padma Lakshmicomes a collection of low-fat recipes that are delicious and simple to prepare. New in paperback, a tie-in to the upcoming, 13 part series starring Padma Lakshmi, to air on the Food Network in September. As an international model, Padmas schedule often leaves her with very little time to cook; yet she manages to create healthy and delicious meals. From her family and experiences of travel, she has put together easy-to-prepare recipes for the health-conscious chef. Each dish can be prepared in thirty minutes or less.
Exotic Table
Title | Exotic Table PDF eBook |
Author | Aliya LeeKong |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | 403 |
Release | 2013-10-04 |
Genre | Cooking |
ISBN | 1440550050 |
Extraordinary global creations from the chef of Michelin-starred Junoon! Aliya LeeKong, one of New York City's top culinary innovators, has traveled the world to fulfill her passion to translate global flavors into accessible, delicious meals for you to cook at home. In this book, she transports you to faraway lands with more than 100 recipes inspired by both familiar and traditional Western recipes and the cultures she's visited during her culinary journeys. You will also learn the fascinating stories behind many of these globally inspired dishes and her simple techniques for mouthwatering recipes like: Harissa and cheese-stuffed fried olives Israeli couscous salad with lemon, fennel, and basil Kenyan coconut-coriander chicken Honey-braised lamb shanks with butternut squash and apples Mexican chocolate loaf cake Whether you're a culinary adventurer or a weeknight cook looking to spice up you repertoire, Exotic Table will take you on an unforgettable tour around the world--without leaving your kitchen.
Quick-Fix Indian
Title | Quick-Fix Indian PDF eBook |
Author | Ruta Kahate |
Publisher | Andrews McMeel Publishing |
Total Pages | 408 |
Release | 2012-05-15 |
Genre | Cooking |
ISBN | 1449410383 |
The acclaimed chef and author of 5 Spices, 50 Dishes presents 125 quick, easy, and accessible Indian recipes full of authentic flavor. Modern and fresh yet rooted in tradition, the recipes in Quick-Fix Indian are simple to make, but by no means simplistic. Their bright, complex flavors bely the fact that they only take thirty minutes or less to prepare. The recipes range from quick breakfasts and soups, to curries, snacks, and sweet drinks. While most of the recipes use easy-to-acquire ingredients, there are a few that will require a trip to a health-food or Indian store. Quick-Fix Indian also lists ‘exotic’ substitutions for readers who’d like to try them. Written in a lighthearted manner, Quick-Fix Indian amuses readers while also providing solid information. Recipes include: Chickpea Salad with Pomegranate, Stir-Fried Beef with Peppers, Beet Raita with Cilantro, Sweet Coconut Rice, Spicy Coastal Scramble, Pan-Fried Silky Eggplant, Coriander Shrimp with Zucchini, and Kids’ Favorite Banana Fritters.
Easy Tiki
Title | Easy Tiki PDF eBook |
Author | Chloe Frechette |
Publisher | Ten Speed Press |
Total Pages | 178 |
Release | 2020-05-12 |
Genre | Cooking |
ISBN | 1984856758 |
60 recipes inspired by the history of tiki as well as the modern revival that's putting a fresh spin on tropical tiki drinks--all simplified for the home bartender from cocktail authority PUNCH. Tiki is the dream of escape, a tropical vacation complete with warm ocean water, island music, and beachside dinners. Kicking back with a tiki cocktail may be the epitome of easy living, but ironically, tiki drinks are among the hardest to make, often requiring eight or more ingredients. Now Easy Tiki is here to solve that problem! Easy Tiki examines the modern tiki revival offering sixty transporting recipes that re-jigger the classics with minimal ingredients while still maintaining the delicious balance, spices, and stunning garnishes that define tiki cocktails. Drinks include classics such as the Beachcomber's Gold and Fog Cutter and modern cocktails such as Elusive Dreams and Paradise Lost. Easy Tiki also includes an overview of the origins of the tiki genre, from Don the Beachcomber and the mid-century tiki craze to Trader Vic's and beyond. With Easy Tiki it's easier than ever before to sit back with a Mai Tai or Pearl Diver and enjoy the island life--wherever you are.
Everyday Exotic
Title | Everyday Exotic PDF eBook |
Author | Roger Mooking |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2011-10 |
Genre | Cooking |
ISBN | 9781770500648 |
Following the success of the hit television series Everyday Exotic, Chef Roger Mooking and his producer Allan Magee bring together the most delicious of his 52 inspiring episodes. Using the concept of one main exotic ingredient, Roger demystifies the ingredient through its flavour and aroma, empowering the reader to embrace them in their cooking. Mix in your standard midweek recipes and you have new classics that your entire family will love. From Monday's standard meatloaf, to Sunday's traditional roast chicken, it's easy to learn how to embrace new taste sensations that turn those tired midweek recipes into fresh and exciting new meals. With Roger and Everyday Exotic by your side, you have the perfect go-to guide for solving that seemingly impossible question, What should I make for dinner tonight? And as Roger insists, you eat first with your eyes. So discover your own inspiration for plating each recipe in the accompanying beautiful presentations found within each vibrant and colorful photo throughout the book. How to: make your pantry pop with flavour, aroma and color, redefine comfort food, tame an intimidating ingredient to make it your very own Obedient Ingredient, bring the flavours of the world to your everyday and special-occasion meals, turn the tried and true into a taste sensation!
Seriously Simple
Title | Seriously Simple PDF eBook |
Author | Diane Rossen Worthington |
Publisher | Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | 193 |
Release | 2014-04-08 |
Genre | Cooking |
ISBN | 145213698X |
The subtitle says it all. One of the biggest challenges for the good home cook is creating delicious, healthy meals using just a few ingredients and simple steps. And good cooks know that Diane Worthington is an expert at finding the one strong flavor component that will turn a ho-hum dish into something memorable—without spending the whole day in the kitchen. In Seriously Simple: Easy Recipes for Creative Cooks she does it again. Here are over 90 recipes for everything from Butternut Squash Soup with Chipotle Creme to Lemon-Lime Pound-cake that come together in a snap. Gorgeously photographed, Seriously Simple is full of practical tips for saving time without sparing the savor, such as advice on developing a busy cooks pantry, making one-pot meals, and creating sauces, rubs, and marinades that will spice up any dish in a flash. Guaranteed to cut down on the prep time, streamline techniques, and pump up the flavor, heres a new kitchen standby thats seriously fast, seriously delicious... Seriously Simple.
The Encyclopedia of Spices & Herbs
Title | The Encyclopedia of Spices & Herbs PDF eBook |
Author | Padma Lakshmi |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Total Pages | 252 |
Release | 2016-10-04 |
Genre | Cooking |
ISBN | 0062375245 |
From the Emmy-nominated host of the award-winning Top Chef, an A-to-Z compendium of spices, herbs, salts, peppers, and blends, with beautiful photography and a wealth of explanation, history, and cooking advice. “A beautiful book by Padma Lakshmi featuring an extensive catalogue and helpful recommendations on how best to use these ingredients to create full-flavored dishes. A great resource for any chef or home cook.” -- Eric Ripert Award-winning cookbook author and television host Padma Lakshmi, inspired by her life of traveling across the globe, brings together the world’s spices and herbs in a vibrant, comprehensive alphabetical guide. This definitive culinary reference book is illustrated with rich color photographs that capture the essence of a diverse range of spices and their authentic flavors. The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs includes complete descriptions, histories, and cooking suggestions for ingredients from basic herbs to the most exotic seeds and chilies, as well as information on toasting spices, making teas, and infusing various oils and vinegars. And no other market epitomizes Padma’s love for spices and global cuisine than where she spent her childhood—lingering in the aisles of the iconic gourmet food store Kalustyan’s, in New York City. Perfect for the holiday season and essential to any well-stocked kitchen or cooking enthusiast, The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs is an invaluable resource as well as a stunning and adventurous tour of some of the most wondrous and majestic flavors on earth.