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Generation after generation learned to cook by standing at Mum's side, assisting as she cooked hour after hour. Recipes were handed down and cooking was instinctive and creative. With our busy lifestyles I feel that this is becoming a lost art. Today, with a need to save money wherever we can and for children (and adults) to eat less processed food, there is a trend back to home cooking. This book has been designed to help simplify the cooking process...
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Giangi's Kitchen Back to Basics – Cooking 101 comes packed with all you need to create your fantastic cooking journey.
From novice to a starter chef, it will guide you and empower you to be in charge of your kitchen and give you all the necessary tools to create amazing dishes for your family and friends.
Back to Basics - Cooking 101 will guide you through the maze of kitchen gadgets and help you choose what is best for you and your cooking...
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This book is written in response to the need for an everyday cookbook that is easy to follow and uses ingredients that we are familiar with (and probably have in the pantry). As well as main meals, desserts, cakes and biscuits there is a chapter on gluten free baking. Also recipes using a slow cooker, pressure cooker or microwave. I hope you find these recipes and the hints from 'Mum' throughout the book, help simplify the cooking process and make...
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Still innovative in scope and clarity La Varenne Pratique is the essential culinary reference book for novice and expert cooks alike, bringing together a practical understanding of cooking techniques, ingredients and equipment in an unrivaled guide. The ebook edition is divided into four parts: Part 1, The Basics covers Herbs, Spices, Flavorings, Stocks & Soups, Sauces, Milk, Cheese & Eggs and Fats & Oils; Part 2, Meat, Poultry & Fish covers Fish,...
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Collection of recipes for a one dish meal. This collection uses Beef as a primary ingredient. The recipes have been created and written out to offer the easiest preparation methods possible. Some are old recipes, and there are some that have never been in print before this collection.
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How often do you come home from buying a beautiful bottle of extra virgin olive oil and wish you had more uses for it, other than a salad dressing or sautéing up a quick dish? In this book you will learn the easy cooking techniques such as poaching, braising, marinating, infusing, and baking with olive oil. You will also learn all about olive oil, from how olive oil is made to how you should select an olive oil. Written by Mary Platis, chef, food...
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Fresh outdoor air and long woodland trails, a sleeping bag in the tent and smoke spiraling skyward… soon add up to a hearty appetite. It's time to eat! Cooking over an open fire can be a delightful experience or a complete disaster. But remember, there is more to outdoor cooking than hot dogs, hamburgers and S'mores. With a little planning, and a few helpful hints, a meal deserving of your appetite can be prepared. Included in this book are recipes...
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The Art of Self-Directed Learning is a collection of 23 stories and insights that will help you become a more motivated and self-guided learner. Drawing on a decade of research, adventures, and interviews conducted by Blake Boles (author of College Without High School and Better Than College), this book will inspire you to craft your own unconventional education, no matter whether you're a young adult, recent graduate, parent, or simply someone who...
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Contemporary education research suggests that experiential learning is a primary component of academic success. School campuses around the globe (elementary- university) are abuzz with terms like collaborative development, project-based learning and kinesthetic processes. The common denominators:
• A universal desire to place students into Actively Doing vs. Passively Knowing learning environments
• A universal frustration as to how to implement...
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In 1972, an intrepid group of teachers and students at New Trier High School (Winnetka, IL) formed the Center for Self-Directed Learning. Each student would design their own program instead of following the daily grind of standardized courses with off-the-shelf textbooks, canned lectures, and, of course, the all-important final exam. Approximately 600 students took the plunge into the unknown during the Center's 10 years. Now, more than 35 Center...
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"Mailbox Muffins and Other Recipes from the Gulf Coast Homeless" was developed by Gulf Coast residents like Bobby Kelly as a testament to their ingenuity and pride, even in the worst of situations. Every dollar earned will be used to further the mission of Oregon Place. On August 28, 2005, a 28-foot storm surge crashed onto the Gulf Coast, delivering 55-foot sea waves and hurricane-force winds. Miraculously, in the woods just outside Gulfport, Miss....
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This book is an opportunity to share my skills, knowledge, and enthusiasm for honest bread. My aim is to lead readers through the process of great bread making at home. This bread is well worth waiting for, and it will take some time. I will do my best to clarify the technical aspects, but above all, enjoy the process. In time, your senses and intuition will guide you to that perfect loaf. For now, tie your apron and flour your hands. Chapters include...
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This is some of my best recipes with 40 years of experience as an Executive Chef in the culinary arts arena. The recipes are for the moderate level cook and they are easy to follow and very friendly. My recipes are providing great nutrition, education, and motivating and inspirational thoughts. My book was developed as a way for me to give back to people my knowledge of foods and to inspire and motivate everyone to create, think, visualize, and develop...
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"Cooking with Public Accountants" is a cookbook that has something for everyone, regardless of background or culinary expertise! The book is filled with more than 50 delicious recipes varying from pressure cooked soups to ribs and collard greens, totaling just over $2.50 a serving. The recipes can be perfect families of four, or even single dinners! Using the tips, recipes, and overall accounting concepts, readers will be able to calculate how much...
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If the phrase 'whole grain baking' translates for you as 'dense, dull, and time-consuming,' it's time to try this fresh approach with one versatile mix that's used to make all of the fluffy pancakes, moist and flavorful muffins, aromatic quick breads, and delectable sweet treats in this book. This convenient mix is made with easy-to-find ingredients and provides a simple solution for time-crunched families who need an inexpensive alternative to packaged...
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Still innovative in scope and clarity La Varenne Pratique is the essential culinary reference book for novice and expert cooks alike, bringing together a practical understanding of cooking techniques, ingredients and equipment in an unrivaled guide. The ebook edition is divided into four parts: Part 1, The Basics covers Herbs, Spices, Flavorings, Stocks & Soups, Sauces, Milk, Cheese & Eggs and Fats & Oils; Part 2, Meat, Poultry & Fish covers Fish,...
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Cardiovascular disease number one on the list of diabetes-related complications. Hands down this is a must-have cookbook for both diabetics and people with heart disease, as well as those who just want to improve their health. All recipes include detailed information on calories, fat, saturated fat, carbohydrates, protein, fiber sodium, as well as serving sizes along with total cooking and preparation time . You will be surprised to know that the...
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The Art of Roaming Cooking ebook is your must have travelling resource containing 50+ easy recipe ideas designed for travelers. As the recipes require only basic ingredients you can buy just about anywhere, can be made in 5 or less easy steps, do not require fancy cooking equipment or skills, or leave lots of left over ingredients you need to worry about storing or carrying, this ebook is a great resource when cooking in either hostels, motorhomes,...
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I love food. Food makes me happy, it's my passion. I enjoy being funny and making people laugh. It's a part of my personality I really like. I just love seeing people happy. And cooking does just that for me. It allows me to make people happy by making something that appeals to their taste buds, therefore putting a smile on their face. I enjoy helping people. I get satisfaction knowing that somewhere out there, in this world of over 7 billion people,...
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Homestead Cooking with Carol: Bountiful Make-ahead Meals shows you, the busy homesteading homemaker, how to prepare your food at harvest time so you spend less time making supper the rest of the year. It shows you how to prepare simple, healthy foods that do not require a culinary degree for those nights when you lack the energy to chop, braise, caramelize, or glaze. Nothing relieves stress in a woman's life like knowing what's for supper. Having...
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