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Cooking with Patrick Clark  by Charlie Trotter
Patrick Clark was a culinary pioneer and an inspiration to a generation of American chefs, including Charlie Trotter, Mark Miller and Thomas Keller. In this book, over 50 of his colleagues pay tribute in the best way they know, with good food.

Paperback,  96 pp,  $48.95. Buy now

Season by Season at Tra Vigne  by M. Chiarello
People the world over go to California's wine country for a taste of the good life. They find it in abundance at Napa Valley's celebrated Tra Vigne restaurant, where an enchanting vineyard setting and chef Michael Chiarello's robust Italian dishes make for an unforgettable dining experience. Now, Chiarello takes readers behind the scenes at the restaurant, sharing recipes and reminiscences of Italian family cooking. Learn the secrets for Tra Vigne classics such as herb gnocchi with braised lamb shanks and wild mushrooms, crunchy fritto misto with tomato vinegar, rich and crumbly Italian holiday cookies, and a decadent chocolate tiramis�. Lush photographs and a strikingly contemporary design.

Hardback,  216 pp,  $55.95. Buy now

Second Avenue Deli Cookbook  by Sharon Lebewohl
Accompanied by anecdotes about the legendary New York eatery this cookbook features 166 recipes for some of its famous dishes, including matzo-ball soup, kasha varnishkas, hot pastrami sandwiches, and rugelach.

Hardback,  256 pp,  $44.95. Buy now

One Bite Won't Kill You: More Than 200 Hundred Recipes to Tempt Even the Pickiest Kids on Earth: And the Rest of the Family Too 

Paperback,  300 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

The Country Ham Book  by Jeanne Voltz and Elaine J. Harvell
This book celebrates country ham's colorful culinary past and its continued close ties with life across the South. Voltz and Harvell discuss the lore and history of country ham; walk readers through buying, preparing and serving a country ham; and present some 70 recipes for country ham and its accompaniments. Also features a Glossary and a list of sources for ordering country hams. 2-color throughout

Paperback,  146 pp,  $30.95. Buy now

Best of the Best from the Great Plains; Selected Recipes from the Favorite Cookbooks of North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas  by Gwen McKee and Barbara Moseley
Each cookbook in Quail Ridge Press' acclaimed "Best of the Best State Cookbook Series" contains favorite recipes submitted from the most popular cookbooks published in the state. The cookbooks are contributed by junior leagues, community organizations, popular restaurants, noted chefs, and just plain good cooks. From best-selling favorites to small community treasures, each contributing cookbook is featured in a catalog section that provides a description and ordering information -- a bonanza for anyone who collects cookbooks. Beautiful photographs, interesting facts, original illustrations and delicious recipes capture the special flavor of each state

Paperback,  288 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

All-American Low-Fat and No-Fat Meals in Minutes: 300 Delicious Recipes & Menus for Special Occasions or Every Day 2e (Paper Only)  by MJ Smith
America’s Favorite Low-Fat Recipes are Now Even More Delicious. With hundreds of tasty recipes and plenty of low-fat tips and tricks, this updated best-seller makes healthy eating a snap. Registered dietitian M.J. Smith has perfected ingredient combi

Paperback,  416 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

Spoonbread and Strawberry Wine  by Norma Jean Darden, Carole Darden
After travelling across the USA interviewing scores of relatives, two sisters share a collection of recipes for favorite family dishes, herbal concoctions, and natural beauty aids.

Paperback,  352 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook  by Paula H Deen
A collection of traditional Southern family fare is presented by the owners of The Lady & Sons restaurant of Savannah.

Paperback,  172 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

Halloween Treats  by Donata Maggipinto
In this cornucopia of creative Halloween ideas, simple crafts, tasty treats, and ghoulish good times abound. From delicious "one cauldron" dinners such as creamy pumpkin soup to luscious devil's food cake and black cat cookies, here are recipes ideal for entertaining adults and children alike, both in the kitchen and at the table. And then there are the crafts. Kid-friendly projects such as trick-or-treat bags, spooky lanterns, and tissue ghosts, and easy ideas for beautiful centerpieces, place mats, and name cards keep everyone from the tots on up busy and happy. Filled with clever projects and delicious snacks, and illustrated throughout with colorful photographs.

Paperback,  96 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

The California Artichoke Cookbook  by Mary Comfort
The folks at the California Artichoke Board have developed 40 mouth-watering recipes for this versatile, fat-free, low-sodium, 25-calorie culinary star. From an Artichoke Lasagna to Baby Artichoke Saute to Focaccia-Stuffed Artichokes, Monterey County's finest never disappoints. Die-cut

Paperback,  96 pp,  $8.95. Buy now

Alan Wong's New Wave Luau  by Alan Wong
Brightly-illustrated, this cookbook draws on the cuisines of Hawaii, Japan, China, the Mediterranean and beyond to create dishes that have wooed food lovers and critics everywhere.

Hardback,  224 pp,  $56.95. Buy now

White Dog Cafe Cookbook  by Judy Wicks, Elizabeth FitzGerald and Kevin Von Klause and others
With an international reputation earned for both its creative menus and its commitment to social responsibility, Philadelphia's White Dog Cafe has also been named "one of 50 American restaurants worth traveling to visit" by "Conde Nast Traveler" magazine. Containing more than 250 inspired recipes for White Dog favorites, this cookbook is a food-lover's best friend. Photos

Paperback,  2365 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

Nuevo Tex Mex  by David Garrido
Nuevo Tex-Mex cooking, the hottest new trend in Nuevo Latino cuisine, embraces and celebrates both its zesty Latin American flavours and no-nonsense Texas personality. This is hearty food for people who are not afraid to drink a beer (or a shot of tequila) with a meal (even if it's breakfast) and get their hands a little messy. It's food that knows how to have fun without rolling in heavy ingredients. In Nuevo Tex-Mex, Texan chef David Garrido's hip and innovative recipes are presented by Texan food writer Robb Walsh with lots of humour and attitude, all photographed in vivid color and spectacular style by Texan photographer Manny Rodriguez. The best thing to come along since ice cold beer, tortilla chips, and guacamole.

Paperback,  156 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

The Gunflint Lodge Cookbook; Elegant Northwoods Dining  by Ron Berg and Sue Kefoot
The Gunflint Lodge Cookbook is a "reader's cookbook", organized by season with introductory essays by chef Ron Berg. Berg delights in adding fresh Minnesota ingredients to his Gunflint Blueberry Pie and his Wild Rice and Smoked Chicken Soup. There is an extensive section on fish cookery, including tips on frying, sauteing, and grilling, and recipes for a selection of breads, batters, and sauces for fish. The Gunflint Lodge Cookbook is more than just recipes, however. Resort owner Sue Kerfoot writes about life at the lodge, feeding hungry visitors, and running a gourmet kitchen far from civilization. Justine Kerfoot, author of Woman of the Boundary Waters, wrote the introduction that looks at lodge history stretching back to 1927, including

Paperback,  192 pp,  $37.95. Buy now

USA Cookbook  by Sheila Lukins
In this cookbook, Sheila Lukins celebrates American cooking with over 600 classic recipes, including: mashed Yukon golds; peachy keen pie; burger stuffed with Maytag blue cheese; Denver western omelette with breakfast salsa; and vegetable jambalaya.

Paperback,  544 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

The Maui Onion Cookbook  by Barbara Santos

Paperback,  96 pp,  $8.95. Buy now

Coyote's Southwest Pantry  by Mark Miller
Gathers Southwestern-style recipes for salsas, relishes, salad dressings, sauces, marinades, glazes, ketchups, mustards, beans, and rice dishes.

Hardback,  128 pp,  $36.95. Buy now

Pennsylvania Dutch Country Cooking  by William Woys Weaver
Over 125 original recipes provide clear instructions for such delights as crusty farm breads, peasant one-pot dinners, luscious spring soups, and light, sophisticated salads made with regional specialties like spelt and hickory nuts. Now more than ever, Americans are seeking the healthful foods associated with the Pennsylvania Dutch concept of Bodegeschnack, or "having the taste or flavor of the land". The heartland of this cookery style is a 15-county area in southeastern Pennsylvania, but it also spreads deep into the Midwest, the upper South, and_Canada and includes the Amish, Mennonites, and Moravians, among other peoples. Both a cultural history and a practical cookbook, this volume not only tells us how to make Roast Turkey with Pepp

Hardback,  216 pp,  $43.95. Buy now

The Official Tex-mex Cookbook  by T.L. Bush
In the Lone Star state, Tex-Mex is more than just food - it's attitude. This collection of recipes seeks to capture the flavour and frolic of Tex-Mex cooking

Paperback,  74 pp,  $20.95. Buy now