Growing Vegetables is Fun

Help your children grow to love vegetables

Growing vegetables is fun is a unique children's guide to growing fresh, organic vegetables from seed, and is packed with loads of practical advice, trivia, games and jokes. The bookazine also includes a scrapbook section where kids can chart their progress by writing a diary, drawing pictures, colouring in and sticking in photos of their vegetables. With elements of the National Curriculum being addressed, this is more than just a magazine.

1 issue  /  $7.77 US

Food Main Course Cookbook

A compilation of main courses separated into the main ingredient of meat (chicken, pork, beef), seafood and "special" which are dishes that are not cooked everyday but reserved for "special occasions." This allows you to make your own combination or look through the other cookbooks in this series to complete the meal.

1 issue  /  $5.00 US

Fresh from the Vegetarian Slow Cooker

For the millions of home cooks who swear by the ease and convenience of the slow cooker, this book provides a whole new array of healthy, delicious recipes—that don’t rely on canned soup for flavor! And for the millions of vegetarians looking for simple, hearty fare, this book introduces them to the magic of slow cooking.

1 issue  /  $14.95 US

Get Saucy

It’s so easy to make mealtime magic by whisking together a handful of ingredients, or by adding water or wine and a few spices to pan drippings. In Get Saucy, Grace Parisi has created 500 of the best recipes for sauces from all over the world, designed to delight home cooks of all skill levels. Comprehensive, accessible, and contemporary, this acclaimed cookbook is an indispensable kitchen aid.

1 issue  /  $17.95 US

Food Dessert Cookbook

A meal is never complete without dessert. This cookbook carries special recipes for after meal treats.

1 issue  /  $5.00 US

Cheese Hors d’Oeuvres

Cheese, in its many glorious flavors and forms, is the inspiration for the simple, elegant recipes in this beautifully photographed book. Hallie Harron uses her expertise to create 50 hot and cold cocktail snacks, finger foods, hors d’oeuvres, and other savory tidbits such as Spicy Ale Fondue; Mini Swiss Pinwheels; Grilled Shiitakes with Taleggio; and Mascarpone, Hazelnut, and Arugula Canapés. In addition, all the basics of how to cook with and serve cheese are covered in a thorough introduction.

1 issue  /  $12.95 US

Cool Waters

Water is essential to life and an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but who says it has to be boring? Instead of looking to supermarket shelves for a flavored-water fix, turn to Cool Waters: 50 Refreshing, Healthy, Homemade Thirst Quenchers. Brian Preston-Campbell offers 50 ways to infuse excitement into your drinking water, and the recipes are accompanied by thirst-inducing color photographs by Jerry Errico. Cool Waters is full to the brim with healthy, natural, and delicious ways to make ordinary water extraordinary.

1 issue  /  $12.95 US

Fan Fare

Fan Fare is the only book you’ll need to throw a party for friends at home or tailgate at the big game. Author Debbie Moose features 100 classic and regional recipes—and the stories and traditions behind them—for every part of the game-day feast, from Jo Ann’s Campfire Onion Blossoms (a favorite at NASCAR races) to bratwurst prepared just the way Green Bay Packers fans like it to the Hibachi Seafood Mix essential at any University of Hawaii tailgate. Moose has also included all the important pointers for an impromptu party at home or a carefully planned trip to the big game, with tips on food transport and safety, outdoor cooking techniques, suggested menus, and a calendar of sporting events, so there’s a great excuse for a tailgate party every month of the year.

1 issue  /  $11.91 US

Party Snacks!

In this collection of 50 delicious finger foods, A.J. Rathbun shows readers how to take any gathering from ho-hum to yum-yum. Why settle for chips and salsa when you can wow your guests with White Bean and Rosemary Pâté, Grilled Honey Teriyaki Chicken, or Gorgeous Gougères? Full of fun fare that any host or hostess can easily prepare, Party Snacks! is a must-have ingredient for a flavorful party.

1 issue  /  $12.95 US

The Birthday Cake Book

Everyone has a birthday, and The Birthday Cake Book provides 75 ways to make each celebration a memorable occasion! Baker extraordinaire Dede Wilson has created a wide variety of sweet and special cakes, with recipes that are sure to delight friends and loved ones of all ages. Full-color photos illustrate just how delicious these cakes are, and, best of all, anyone at home can bake and decorate them like a pro.

1 issue  /  $18.95 US

The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves

“A jar of jam or jelly is a memory brought back to life,” writes author Linda Ziedrich. With this thought in mind, she demonstrates how simple it is to turn an astonishing variety of fruits and vegetables—from apples to zucchini—into tasty preserves. Recipes include classics such as Strawberry Preserves, Lemon Curd, and Concord Grape Jelly, along with more exotic recipes to satisfy all tastes. With this authoritative volume at hand, anyone can stock a pantry with colorful, nutritious, delicious, and economical preserves of all kinds.

1 issue  /  $17.95 US

Weeknight Grilling with the BBQ Queens

The BBQ Queens are back with 100 easy and versatile recipes for weeknight dinners on the grill. The Queens’ straightforward, fun-loving approach provides the perfect way for busy people to feed themselves and their families quickly and healthfully. They start with high-quality ingredients, add simple and delicious suggestions for rounding out the meal, and sprinkle in grilling tips, shortcuts, and advice for using leftovers to make every recipe truly user friendly and easily achievable on any night of the week.

1 issue  /  $14.95 US

25 Essentials: Techniques for Smoking

Smoking is a classic method of cooking with fire, but how many home cooks can confidently say they really know the basics of preparing great smoked food? In this book, barbecue expert Ardie A. Davis finally demystifies the subject and makes it easy and enjoyable to learn 25 essential techniques of smoking. Davis offers simple, delicious recipes such as Braggin’ Rights Brisket, Smoked Stuffed Chile Poppers, and Classic Barbecued Spareribs. The book also features a spiral-bound, lay-flat binding that makes it easy to use outdoors next to a smoker or grill. With 25 Essentials: Techniques for Smoking in hand, anyone can master the art of perfectly smoked food.

1 issue  /  $12.95 US

25 Essentials: Techniques for Grilling

Ardie Davis, founder of the famed Greasehouse University, shares his expertise in this handy collection of techniques that every griller should know. Through 25 recipes, each illustrated with a mouthwatering color photo, Davis teaches readers methods such as grilling on a plank, in a basket, and directly on coals. Grill-Seared Scallops, Lime-and-Chile–Grilled Corn on the Cob, and Rendezvous-Style Baby Back Ribs are just a few delicious stops on the journey to becoming a confident backyard griller.

1 issue  /  $12.95 US

Biker Billy’s Hog Wild on a Harley Cookbook

The official Harley-Davidson motto may be “Live to Ride, Ride to Live,” but the unofficial motto is “Eat to Ride, Ride to Eat.” Bill Hufnagle, aka Biker Billy, has collected recipes (including plenty of Billy’s own favorites) from Harley riders from sea to shining sea whose close-second passion is a fantastic, stick-to-your-ribs meal with no holds barred and no pretension. This is torqued-up-tasty food from a bunch of adventure-loving riders that’s certain to appeal to the more than five million Harley riders across the U.S.A.

1 issue  /  $15.96 US

Mom’s Big Book of Cookies

Written by a mom for moms and featuring gorgeous 4-color photography and a user-friendly lay-flat binding, Mom’s Big Book of Cookies also offers 200 quick, easy, and deliciously kid-friendly cookie recipes. The book is full of useful tips to ensure cookie-baking success and suggests ways in which kids can help in the cookie-making process. With Mom’s Big Book of Cookies, any mom is sure to find recipes for her family that will be gobbled up from lunch boxes, at baseball practices, and as wholesome after-dinner treats.

1 issue  /  $21.95 US

Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are not only the ultimate party food but also great side dishes, first courses to an elegant dinner, or additions to a salad to round out a light lunch. Everyone has the necessary ingredients right on hand and they are incredibly fast, economical, and easy to prepare. With delicious recipes ranging from light and simple Springtime Herb Delights to gutsy Blue Devils, tips for perfectly hard-cooked eggs, and ideas for creative presentation, this gorgeous four-color book is sure to be devilishly good.

1 issue  /  $12.95 US

Hot Chocolate

Going beyond the powdered hot cocoa of his youth, Fred Thompson has developed 50 recipes for hot chocolate including: holiday refreshments, crowd-pleasing classics, internationally inspired drinks, a few classic chocolate garnishes such as Vanilla Marshmallows, and several special hot chocolate mixes perfect for giving as gifts or keeping on hand for a quick chocolate “fix.” With its sophisticated design and full-color photos, this IACP award-nominated cookbook is an excellent impulse purchase—for oneself or for a friend!

1 issue  /  $12.95 US

Icebox Cakes

“No-bake cake” may sound like an oxymoron, but it is possible to make delicious and beautiful desserts without turning on the oven; instead, use the refrigerator or freezer to finish a dessert. Chilling takes the place of baking in these surprisingly delicious recipes – you assemble a cake by layering together ingredients such as store-bought pound cake, ladyfingers, wafer cookies, snack cakes (even Twinkies), ice cream, pudding, or whipped cream, then let the flavors meld together as the cake chills and sets up in the “icebox.” No-bake cakes are notoriously easy, but you’d never know by looking at or tasting these delicious recipes.

1 issue  /  $17.95 US

Luscious Liqueurs

When does a liqueur become luscious? When you make it yourself, using the freshest fruits, herbs, nuts, spices, and other ingredients to infuse spirits with fabulous flavors. In Luscious Liqueurs, master mixologist A.J. Rathbun shows you how to create specialty liqueurs with style and ease. With his expert guidance, liqueur lovers will be whipping up batches of sweet, spicy, fruit, and exotic mixtures in no time. These homemade liqueurs are perfect for parties, private sipping, and gift-giving.

1 issue  /  $12.95 US