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Home, Garden, and DIY July 2023
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Sofreh : A Contemporary Approach to Classic Persian Cuisine
by Nasim Alikhani
The author and the food: In her first cookbook, the owner of Sofreh, one of Brooklyn's most acclaimed restaurants, offers readers the true tastes of Iran, presenting the timeless, soul-satisfying food of Persia through more than 120 flavorful recipes.
What you'll cook: Traditional Iranian dishes and modern Sofreh favorites: Sour Cherry Rice Roasted Cauliflower with Shallot Yogurt and Pistachios Sour Chicken Stew Rosewater and Cardamom Custard
And everything you need to create a true Iranian breakfast spread at home
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| Totally Kosher: Tradition with a Twist! 150+ Recipes for the Holidays and Every Day by Chanie ApfelbaumWhat's inside: 150 kosher recipes for traditional foods, new spins on old favorites, and dishes with global flavors; basics of the kosher kitchen; top ten lists for tools, cooking hacks, and more; color photos.
Recipes include: Chocolate Cherry Granola, Miso Matzo Ball Soup, Philly "Cheesesteak," Summer Slaw, Corned Beef & Cabbage Ramen, The Rebbetzin's Gefilte Fish, World Peace Challah, Baklava Palmiers.
About the author: Observant Jew Chanie Apfelbaum is the writer behind the Millennial Kosher cookbook and the "Busy in Brooklyn" blog. |
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The Totally Awesome Ultimate Kids' Cookbook : Simple Recipes & Fun Skills to Cook Fabulous Meals for your Family
by Tiffany Dahle
What it is: Revised and updated for a whole new generation of kids, this must-have cookbook serves up simple recipes for making creative and delicious food while teaching important cooking skills.
What's on the menu: Tasty choices such as Cinnamon Sugar & Pecan Monkey Bread, School Night Chicken Fajitas, Better than Buttered Noodles, Magic Crunchy Coated Fish, and favorite restaurant foods like Chicken Finger Dunkers or Mix and Match Seasoned French Fries.
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| Love & Lemons Simple Feel-Good Food: 125 Plant-Focused Meals to Enjoy Now or... by Jeanine DonofrioWhat's inside: This third vegetarian cookbook by "Love & Lemons" blogger Jeanine Donofrio offers a broad range of recipes (including some vegan ones) in two categories: "at-the-ready" (easy to make right now) and "in advance" (for the planners among us).
Recipes include: Savory Chickpea Waffles, Creamy Cauliflower Enchiladas, Sweet Potato Paneer Burgers, Freezer Carrot Cake Bars.
Read this next: Gena Hamshaw's The Vegan Week or Jenny Rosenstrach's The Weekday Vegetarians. |
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Baking Yesteryear : The Best Recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s
by B. Dylan Hollis
Who? Dylan Hollis is a popular social media baker who shares treats made from antique cookbooks.
What's in the oven? Recipes from the last century, in a delicious decade-by-decade tour from Chocolate Potato Cake from the 1910s to Avocado Pie from the 1960s.
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| Tiny Felt Cuties & Creatures by Delilah IrisWhat it is: a step-by-step guide that works for both beginners and more advanced crafters that details how to hand sew adorably small felt items. Helpful illustrations and templates are also included in this debut book by a self-taught fiber and felt artist from Maine.
Projects include: Fox, Cat, Dog, Doghouse, Pet Bed, Skunk, Frog, Mushroom, Mushroom Dollhouse, Doll, Teddy Bear, Tree Stump House. |
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| Milk Street Noodles: Secrets to the World's Best Noodles, from Fettuccine Alfredo to Pad Thai... by Christopher KimballNoodlepalooza: This thorough, appealing primer on all kinds of noodles is from Christopher Kimball and the experts at Milk Street, who serve up 125 carefully thought-out recipes. Color photos add to the appeal.
Recipes include: Homemade Udon Noodles; Fresh Egg Pasta; Spicy Glass Noodles with Ground Pork; Chicken Pho; North African Chicken Couscous; Gnocchi alla Romana; Tagliatelle with Mushroom Ragu. |
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Resilient Garden : Sustainable Gardening for a Changing Climate
by Tom Massey
How gardening has changed: As we live with an increasingly changing climate, summer droughts, winter waterlogging, high winds, erratic frosts and frequent pests are challenges that all gardeners face. This forward-thinking book - grounded in the latest RHS research - shows you how to work with the environment and adapt your outdoor space to give it exactly what it needs to flourish... and to give wildlife a helping hand, too.
What you'll learn: Award-winning garden designer Tom Massey shares essential tips on how to analyze your garden looking at everything from soil type to sun exposure, before recommending practical projects and plant choices. Discover how a hedge can reduce noise and trap pollution, how a patio affects waterlogging, how to harvest your rainwater, and much more.
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| Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes by Max Miller with Ann VolkweinBlasts from the past: 60 recipes and their histories, covering ancient times to the early 20th century, which have been adapted for modern kitchens by popular YouTuber Max Miller.
Recipes include: Tiger Nut Cake, Sally Lunn Buns, Lasagna, Onion Soup with Milk, Samosas, Hummus, Aztec Chocolate, Bread Pudding.
Read this next: Walter Staib's A Taste of History Cookbook or B. Dylan Hollis's Baking Yesteryear. |
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| Veg Out: A Stress-Free Guide to Creating Your First Vegetable Garden by Heather RodinoWhat it is: a fun, encouraging guide for beginning vegetable gardeners that covers selecting your location and type of garden (containers, in-ground, or raised bed), as well as tips for picking the right plants, protecting your work from disease and pests, watering, and more.
Don't miss: the 30 profiles of beginner-friendly vegetables and herbs. |
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| Trejo's Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Nonalcoholic Drinks From the Heart of... by Danny TrejoWhat it is: the latest cookbook by the legendary actor and restaurateur, who serves up both alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks as well as simple, fresh cantina-style snacks.
Don't miss: tips on creating an alcohol-free bar, cantina cooking secrets, and stories about growing up in Los Angeles and working in Hollywood.
Recipes include: Killer Kiwi Agua Fresca, The Juan Collins, Pico de Gallo, Super-Easy Tamales, Chai Spiced Apple Empanadas. |
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| Design Happy: Colorful Homes for the Modern Family by Betsy WentzSpotlight on...12 family homes styled by interior designer Betsy Wentz, which she uses to illustrate how readers can transform their own spaces by simply starting with something they love. Plus, inspiring color photos, renovation tips, design advice, and a resource list.
For fans of: bold patterns and vibrant colors; home design coffee table books focused on house tours. |
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