Offering quality and prices that can't be beat, and emphasizing the enduring value of small local farms, farmers' markets are popping up all over the country. Acclaimed food writer Janet Fletcher and photographer Victoria Pearson bring the freshness and flavor of peak produce to the kitchen with Fresh from the Farmers' Market. The more than eighty easy and delicious recipes included here — many but not all of them meatless — are as perfect for family meals as for entertaining. Organized by season, Fresh from the Farmers' Market is for anyone who wants to enjoy fresh fruits and vegeta

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Nothing complements a good meal with friends like a rustic oak table laden with an exquisite selection of fine cheeses: a grape leaf-lined platter of ricotta with honey, red pears, and roasted chestnuts, or a decorative Spanish tile topped with sheep's milk cheeses, toasted almonds, and oven-dried tomatoes, or a simple Italian salad of crostini dripping with melted fontina and white truffle oil. The elegant tradition of the after-dinner cheese course is rapidly gaining popularity as a part of home entertaining. Written by best-selling author and award-winning food writer Janet Fletcher, Th

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Cooking A to Z - first choice of more than 250,000 home cooks, professional chefs, food enthusiasts, and cookbook collectors; winner of James Beard and International Association of Cooking Professionals awards - now has a vibrant new look and feel, updated information, new recipes, and nearly 550 mouthwatering photographs. This newly revised classic covers basic cooking techniques and terms from al dente to zest, then demonstrates their use in more than 800 exceptional recipes ranging from adobo to zabaglione.

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In an engaging celebration of one of the food world's happiest marriages, respected author and chef Janet Fletcher offers cooks everywhere over 80 mouthwatering ways to pair pasta with peak-season vegetables and lively sauces. Organized alphabetically by vegetable, the book's appealing suggestions for combining pasta with fresh produce are quick to prepare, light on meat, and rich in flavor -- perfect for time-pressed cooks who want to serve wholesome meals. From a summer repast of Linguine with Green and Golden Zucchini to a winter feast of Penne with Cauliflower Sauce, Pasta Harvest tempts b

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Here is a fun and easy way to throw a party as you explore the world of international cheeses. Complete with profile cards on such cheese varieties as Fourme D'Ambert, a cow's milk cheese from France, Parmigiano-Reggiano, the beloved specialty of Italy, or Tumalo Tomme, a goat's milk cheese from Oregon, "The Cheese Tasting Party Kit" also includes display cards on which to write each cheese selection for easy identification. Arrange a few cheeses on a platter, use the display cards to let your guests know which cheese is which, and let the tasting begin! Try one of the enclosed chees

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