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Emily Snook is a whiz in the kitchen. But when she enters an international cooking contest and meets the competition, her hopes of winning deflate like a botched souffl(c). Everyone is older, taller and in serious doubt of her cooking capabilities! A classic underdog story, Emily Snook: The World's Smallest Cook reminds readers of the power of determination and a willingness to take risks. With the encouragement and support of her favorite sous chef--her grandpa--Emily tackles each cooking catastrophe that threatens her chance of winning. From utensils that are too big to counters too high, Emily Snook takes on the challenges of being the tiniest contestant, proving to everyone that being small doesn't mean you can't do it all. Told with rhythmic rhyme and incorporating vibrant, kid-friendly illustrations, this story will delight young readers who enjoy crafting culinary creations of their own. It's a great choice for story-time at the library or for enhancing classroom discussions about perseverance and positivity, and of course, for reading with grandparents throughout the year.

Contains more than 1,500 recipes with full-color photographs, including ideas for breakfast, brunch, do-it-yourself canning, pickling, preserving, and entertaining, and providing tips and information on cooking time, substitutions, types of food, equipment, and more.

"New from British TV personality and children's nutrition expert Annabel Karmel, a guide to making everyone's go-to food more delicious and exciting!"--.

"Vivian Howard, star of PBS's A chef's life, celebrates the flavors of North Carolina's coastal plain in more than 200 recipes and stories:--Amazon.

Contains fifteen hundred recipes with full-color photographs, including ideas for breakfast, brunch, do-it-yourself canning, pickling, preserving, and entertaining, and providing tips and information on cooking time, substitutions, types of food, equipment, and more.

Treat your friends and family to flavored popcorn beyond the average caramel or cheddar flavors you're used to getting in those tin cans. From sweet, like Turtle Brownie, Gooey S'mores, and Firecracker (which uses Pop Rocks candy) to savory, like Pepperoni Pizza, Bacon Teriyaki, and Taco Lime, the wide variety of options means there is a batch that's perfect for any occasion.

Explores the technological and creative forty-year history of the video game industry through 80 influential games. Each entry is accompanied by stories and comments on the game's development, innovation, and relevance.

As a busy teen star, Reed Alexander's life is a balancing act. Several years ago, as he juggled career commitments and school, he lost sight of how to eat right, became overweight, and as a result, was exhausted and lethargic. Too tired to keep up with his hectic schedule, he decided to reclaim his health by changing his diet. A can-do guy, his first step was to learn how to cook for himself. Unable to find any recipes suited to a teenager's tastes, he rolled up his sleeves and set to work in his kitchen, developing healthy versions of the foods he loves. Along the way, he became a dedicated cook, sharing his culinary discoveries with his fans and friends on his Web site, KewlBites.com.

"Vegetarian cooking isn't just for vegetarians anymore! Today, more and more families incorporate vegetarian meals and products into their everyday cooking. This updated third edition works for everyone - carnivore, flexitarian or dedicated vegetarian - with easy, family-pleasing recipes. Updated third edition with information on how to fit vegetarianism into a busy lifestyle, how to feed vegetarian kids, and vegetarian myth busters. Includes 180 meatless recipes for healthier eating with broad all-family appeal Complete nutritional analysis for every recipe Vegan recipes identified with an icon 60 beautiful full color photos throughout "--.

"MY YEAR IN MEALS will give fans a glimpse into Rachael's own kitchen diary--what she herself cooked for her family for one whole year. From everyday meals to complicated culinary feats and meals she ate while traveling, this book will offer a side of Rachael you've never seen before. Rachael has you covered for breakfast, lunch and dinner--from a Provence Frittata with Cheesy Ciabatta Bread, mouthwatering Lemon Pesto Spaghetti, Truffle Garganelli, to French Onion French Bread Pizza. And for the first time ever, Rachael's husband and manager John Cusimano will be contributing to the book with a section devoted to his personal delicious cocktail recipes including the Fruita de Bosca (featuring blackberries, agave syrup, and fresh mint), the Strawberry Velvet (featuring honey liqueur, strawberries and lime) and the Ginger Mule (featuring ginger beer, agave syrup and gin). The book will also include Rachael's personal photos of the food she cooked throughout the year"--.