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Fresh oysters on the half-shell, offered with or without chilled toppings, are a festive holiday appetizer or party food. If the prospect of opening them is intimidating, you’ll find that a good oyster knife and a little practice will make the job easy and fun. R. Murphy Knives makes everything you need, and in such a wide variety that even the […]

“Readers of Ortin’s first cookbook, Portuguese Home Cooking, bombarded her with requests for favorite dishes, and she obliges them in this outstanding sequel…Readers interested in expanding their repertoires would do well to consider this terrific compilation and will likely find themselves in search of its predecessor if it isn’t already in their library.”–Publishers Weekly Starred Review  

There are few kitchen innovations cleverer than a “lazy spoon” that has a notch or tab that lets it rest on the edge of a pot or bowl, dripping back into the vessel instead of counter or stove. Woodworker Jonathan Simons claims to have invented the lazy spoon, and indeed has the name trademarked. His […]

About the time that my ancient countertop blender gave up the ghost, a friend offered me her never-used Cuisinart immersion blender. My old blender didn’t really plow through the solids in a vigorous fashion and it had to be cleaned by hand. Now, having the Cuisinart Smart Stick, I may not need to replace it. The Smart […]

Set amid the scandal, wealth, and upstairs-downstairs politics of a Roman family, Crystal King’s seminal debut features the man who inspired the world’s oldest cookbook and the ambition that led to his destruction.[amazon_link asins=’1501145134′ template=’ProductAd’ store=’thec0b6-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’35251bc2-ae8f-11e7-82c2-ef9c1395c34b’]

The Smoking Gun Pro easily falls into the “prestige” category of kitchen appliances – things you don’t really need to own but are so cool you can easily find a reason to make the purchase. Just pack the small chamber at the top of the device with the aromatic of your choice (an action which, depending […]

My handle-less salad servers garner more comments from friends at potlucks or in my home than any other kitchen utensil I own. I love them because of their aesthetic and practical qualities. Despite requiring the same hand motion as one uses with a more standard-sized salad serving fork, they somehow seem more practical and efficient. […]

Whether you’re vegan, lactose intolerant, or following a dairy-free diet, you don’t have to miss out on one of the world’s favorite desserts.  Vegan Ice Cream offers decadent frozen alternatives that don’t rely on milk, cream, or refined white sugar. Instead, these luscious recipes use nut milks, fresh fruit, and natural sweeteners to create simple and inventive […]

In Green Plate Special, The Cook’s Cook contributor Christine Burns Rudalevige shares her recipes for healthy, sustainable, and delicious meals, with tips and tricks for greening your kitchen and making the most of your produce. Featuring dozens of recipes that are good for the planet, Green Plate Special is a primer for conscious, delectable living. [amazon_link asins=’1944762140′ template=’ProductAd’ […]

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[amazon_link asins=’0714871141′ template=’ProductAd’ store=’thec0b6-20′ marketplace=’US’ link_id=’fc34b883-ae8b-11e7-a6d8-43eaba0f6a94′] A modern and fresh take on vegetarian and raw food from celebrated Icelandic chef Solla Eiríksdóttir Featuring 75 healthy and delicious recipes, Raw introduces readers to the new look of vegetarian and raw food. Divided into five chapters – breakfast, snacks, light lunches, main dishes, and sweet treats – […]

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