Food, Glorious Food

Have Faith in Your Kitchen by Katherine Hall Page

Have Faith in Your Kitchen is the long-awaited collection of recipes from Katherine Hall Page’s famous series of novels starring Faith Fairchild—caterer, wife, traveler, and detective. Here fans can find in one convenient volume the recipes that have spiced the Fairchild mysteries and provided them with their acute and varied sense of place. In addition, the author has provided a brace of warm-hearted and illuminating personal essays on cooking, locales, and the craft of writing. Sturdily bound (sewn) and meant for the armchair as well as the kitchen, the book is nutrition for the head and the body and the soul. $19.95 Signed Copies Available

The Illustrated Cook's Book of Ingredients

Whether for browsing or reference The Illustrated Cook’s Book of Ingredients is a winner for any serious chef. With 2,500 color photographs and 250 recipes this compendium covers every ingredient from around the world that you are likely (or unlikely) to come across. $35

The Gourmet Cookie Book

For The Gourmet Cookie Book: The Single Best Recipe from Each Year 1941-2009, a stunning collection, the editors of Gourmet delved deep into their archives and selected the most delicious cookie for each year of the magazine's 68-year existence. Each recipe includes abundant tips and recipe notes. $18

The Cooking with Trader Joe's Cookbook: Dinner's Done by Deana Gunn and Wona Miniata

What's for dinner? Trader Joe's to the rescue, with all the fixings for making meals in a snap with the Cooking with Trader Joe’s Cookbook: Dinner’s Done by Deana Gunn and Wona Miniata. A new collection of easy dinner solutions to tame the mealtime rush. Discover new ways to make quick and healthy meals the whole family will love. Mouth-watering full color photos and nutritional information included for every recipe. $24.95

Trader Joe's Companion

Ever since Trader Joe's arrived on the food scene in Pittsburgh, we all find
time to pig out on the well priced store brands with the helthy rep. Now we
have a handy 5"x10" guide for all things TJ's in recipes that are simple,
fast and tasty. Everyday you will find the ingredients for Vegetable Tikka
Masala that will come together faster that delivery. How about Asian
Dumpling Soup, Salomn in Puff Pastry and Lemon Tart for company in under one hour. Keep one in your shopping bag for the next trip. $13.95

I Love Trader Joe's Party Cookbook by Cherie Mercer Twohy

Not just for everyday, the I Love Trader Joe’s Party Cookbook by Cherie Mercer Twohy is packed with recipes and plans for more than 25 celebrations. Mouth-watering recipes, do-ahead tips, and drinks ideas, as well as suggestions for "no prep required" party menus make this an indispensable entertaining guide. $17.95

Barefoot Contessa: How Easy is That? by Ina Garten

In our house Ina Garten is the go-to girl for simple, delicious recipes that we use over and over. Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That? serves up hundreds of elegant, flavorful meals that will become staples in your house. In addition to recipes you’ll find 100 of Ina’s best tips plus 250 mouth-watering photos. $35

Mitford Cookbook & Kitchen Reader by Jan Karon

Millions of readers have discovered the delights of a trip to Mitford, and they've all found themselves hankering for mouthwatering dishes like Father Tim's Rector's Meatloaf and Esther Bolick's outrageously delicious Orange Marmalade Cake. Now, Jan Karon makes it easy to satisfy all these cravings and many more. Along with 150 fabulous recipes are Jan's personal reminiscences, dozens of beloved scenes from each of the Mitford books, jokes, cooking tips, blessings, and a wonderful story never before published in the novels. For readers and cooks alike, Jan Karon'sMitford Cookbook & Kitchen Reader is a veritable feast. $20

Salted: The World's Most Essential Mineral by Mark Bitterman

Mark Bitterman captures the nuance and beauty of salt in Salted: The World’s Most Essential Mineral, a stunning authoritative field guide featuring hundreds of artisan varieties with photos. He explains the history and science of salt production, and includes 55 recipes that showcase this versatile and marvelous ingredient. $35

The Wild Table by Connie Green

The Wild Table by Connie Green is a captivating and colorful guide to the world of foraged ingredients. Stunning photographs capture a variety of wild foods that are as satisfying to the eye as they are to the palate. From mushrooms and berries to ramps you’ll find a wealth of tips and recipes to make your table more natural and more delicious. $40

Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook

Ideal for all kinds of Christmas inspiration, the Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook gives cooks everything they need to make the holiday sparkle--hundreds of tasty recipes, entertaining essentials, decorating tips, and creative gift-giving ideas. $19.95

Seasons & Celebrations

Jill Melton’s Seasons & Celebrations is a collection of complete party menus and recipes for every holiday from New Year's Eve to Earth Day to Halloween to Christmas and everything in between. $24.95

Recipe for Murder by Esterelle Payany

Thirty-two great hero-villains of literature lure the reader into the kitchen to sample their signature recipes in Recipe for Murder: Frightfully Good Food Inspired by Fiction by Esterelle Payany. Although Shakespeare's infamous Brutus can toss his Caesar salad in a mere ten minutes, Dracula's paprika hendl is best when simmered from dusk until dawn. Each recipe begins with a quotation and includes a whimsical illustration by Jean-Francois Martin. $24.95

The Christmas Cookie Cookbook by Ann Pearlman

Ann Pearlman’s The Christmas Cookie Cookbook is the perfect followup to her novel The Christmas Cookie Club with all the rules and delicious recipes to start your own holiday cookie club. Tons of recipes from the years that Ann has been in a cookie exchange will spark your own efforts.

Spoon Fed by Kim Severson

From the prominent New York Times food writer Kim Severson, Spoon Fed: How 8 Cooks Saved My Life is a memoir recounting the tough life lessons she learned from a generation of female cooks-including Marion Cunningham, Alice Waters, Ruth Reichl, Rachael Ray, and Marcella Hazan. $25.95