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A cook book necessarily relates to a particular kind of book which contains information regarding to recipes, ingredients to be used and also some tips and advice about the basics of cooking.A recipe book is often called as the Bible of the Cooks which helps them in keeping a proper direction during the food preparation.Cookery books for most of us will mean that we will become a decent cook and it will help us in increasing our culinary knowledge and skills.

The books related to culinary art have a rich historical background and have been written from times immemorial.They have differed from one region to another depending on the eating habits and cooking styles of that area.The earliest collection of recipes that has been found in Europe is De re coquinaria, which was written in Latin.There was an even earlier version of cookery book which was compiled in the 1st century.But all these historic books were more of a compilation of favorite recipes of the author or a training manual for the chefs who were trained to cook for banquets and elite households.They did not include the food and cuisines popular among the peasants and the common mass.The earliest cookbooks known in Arabic are those of al-Warraq (10th century) and al-Baghdadi (13th century).

But the modern culinary guides are more of a reference material and are widely used in almost all the kitchens.These came into existence in the later centuries.These books not only provided information about the recipes but also encompassed other relevant overall instruction for both kitchen technique and household management.Such books were written primarily for housewives and occasionally domestic servants as opposed to professional cooks.

These days, cookery books are far more than just a simple reference book for the kitchen.There are several types of recipe guides available that offer in-depth, step-by-step recipes aimed at the beginner and also those of us who require simple instructions to progress from one level to another one.

There are many types of cookery books which are available online as well as in the open market.The celebrity chefs have also given a major boost to this venture as most of the recipes that they have shown on their shows have been converted into books.There are many celebrity chefs like Nigella Lawson, Julia Child, Emeril Lagasse, Jeff Smith, Madhur Jaffrey who have come out with a variety of cook books, each specializing in their own style of cooking.

Regional and ethnic setting also plays an important in a book related to cooking.The recipes and cuisines vary from one region to another and accordingly the ingredients and the procedure of cooking also changes.International Cookbooks focus on the recipes and cuisines of various countries and regions.

Some of the books focus on a single subject like the ingredients, cooking technique or a particular type of dish.Single subject cookbooks are highly focused and have the maximum amount of information regarding a particular subject.

Some of the recipe books focus on the Quick Meal Ideas and have a compilation of such recipes which can be prepared in a short time with the use of minimum ingredients.

Apart from this, a variety of culinary art material is available that focuses on the dietary specifications and is more used by people who have dietary restrictions and also by people who believe in eating healthy.Some of these books are mainly focused for the vegetarian readers and users and give information about different types of vegetarian dishes and their preparation techniques.

Some of the major cooking guides which are in demand in the market could be as follows:

The Pleasures of Cooking for One, by Judith Jones

Asian Dumplings: Mastering Gyoza, Spring Rolls, Samosas, and More, by Andrea Nguyen

Gourmet Today: More than 1000 All-New Recipes for the Contemporary Kitchen, by Ruth Reichl

Mastering the Art of Chinese Cooking, by Eileen Yin-Fei Lo,

The New Basics Cookbook by Sheila Lukins

Mario Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two Villages by Mario Batali

Flavor by Rocco DiSpirito

Thai Food by David Thompson

The Good Cook Book Series – 27 books by Time-Life Books

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Nothing says “Summer” quite like the smell of hamburgers grilling on a warm afternoon. And, unlike so many things in life, these wonderful little treats are actually super easy to create. A pound of ground beef, a couple minutes to form the patties, another few on the fire, slap it on a bun and enjoy. But even as easy as hamburgers are to grill, they can be so much better if you just avoid these 5 mistakes.

The best thing — These are super easy, too.

The Big 5 Mistakes of Grilling Burgers

These are listed in order from start to finish of the burger grilling process.

1. Buying Inferior Meat

Simple solution to this one. Skip the “who-knows-what’s-in-there” package of ground meat and pick up the ground chuck instead. Better yet, pick out a nice piece of chuck or even steak and ask your butcher to grind it for you. That way you are 100% sure of what is in your burger.

2. Buying Meat that is Too Lean

We all want to eat healthier and consume less fat — But this is NOT the place to do it. Meat that is too lean will produce dry and tough burgers. Look for meat with 15 to 20% fat — or, as they like to say on the label, 80 to 85% lean meat.

3. Working the Patties Too Much

The perfect burger should be loose and juicy. Working the meat too much while you are forming the patties will result in dry and hard burgers.

4. Turning the Burgers Too Often on the Grill

You should turn the burgers ONE time. Cook the first side — Flip — Cook the second side.

5. The Worst and Most Common Mistake of All — Pressing Down on the Burgers While they are Grilling

Do this ONLY if you like dry, tough burgers. What do you think is running out when you press down. That’s your flavor.

Just don’t do it.

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This old fashion recipe for Apple Cheese Turnovers is surprisingly baked, not fried.  (See, we haven’t always fried everything in the past!)  These little gems are perfect for party appetizers, after school snacking, movie watching, picnics, etc.  These little cream cheese pastries stuffed with applesauce, cinnamon, and cheese will be a surprise for your family and friends.

APPLE CHEESE TURNOVERS
This recipe is older than two of my children who have given me five grandchildren.

2 cups applesauce
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cold water
1 (scant) cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
1 pkg (3-oz) cream cheese
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

In a saucepan mix the applesauce and cinnamon. In a small cup mix the cornstarch and water together until smooth; add to the applesauce and cinnamon. Cook, stirring, over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until the mixture is almost dry. Allow to cool.

In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut the butter and cream cheese into the flour mixture. Shape dough into a ball and chill.

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface and cut into 3-inch rounds. Place 1 tablespoon of the applesauce mixture and 1 teaspoon of the shredded cheese on half of each round. Moisten the edges of the rounds with water. Fold the round over and press the edges together to seal. Using a fork, pierce top a few times to allow steam to escape. Place turnovers on a baking sheet and place in a 425 degree oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until browned. Sprinkle the tops lightly with cinnamon sugar and serve while hot.

Enjoy!

Almost everyone likes chicken–I am no doubt the exception to the rule, since I simply cannot stomach it–so this quick, easy, casserole is great for family meals, church pitch-ins, picnics, office luncheons, etc.  It is also a diabetic friendly dish so there is no need to prepare a second dish for any diabetics in your group.  To use for a family meal at home, steam a vegetable and/or add a quick salad and you have a great meal that is sure to please.  Dinner rolls or toasted garlic bread would also go well with this dish.

CHICKEN AND MUSHROOM SPAGHETTI

1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

4-oz uncooked whole-wheat spaghetti

1/2 can (10 3/4-oz size) low-fat cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

1/2 cup low-fat milk

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 jar (2-oz) sliced mushrooms, drained

nonstick vegetable cooking spray

In a large skillet combine the chicken and enough water to cover it completely; cover and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.  Drain well.  Chop chicken and set aside.

Meanwhile cook the spaghetti according to the package directions but omit any salt or butter.  When spaghetti is tender, drain and set aside.

In a small saucepan combine the soup, milk, salt and pepper, stirring to blend.  Over low heat, cook just until warm.

Coat a 12″ x 8″ x2″ glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.  Add the spaghetti to the dish.  Layer the chicken, soup mixture, then mushrooms over the spaghetti.  Bake in a 325 degree oven for 30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly.

Enjoy!

When it comes to making the perfect pickled eggs and red beets, it’s all about how you prepare them.

My family has been making this particular recipe for 20 years, it’s perfect for summer picnics and family gatherings. Unlike other recipes, this one requires you to ‘cook’ your beet juice for a total of 10 minutes. This helps to infuse the flavors. You can add or decrease the sugar content according to your own taste.

Preparation

1. Boil your eggs for 10 minutes on a slow simmer. Remove from heat, drain hot water. Fill pan with cool tap water. Let your eggs sit in the water, for 30 minutes.

2. The smaller and fresher your eggs, the harder it will be to peel them. Let them cool completely, before removing the shells.

Recipe

6-8 hard boiled eggs, shells peeled off
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 can of sliced beets with juice
2 cups of water
1 tsp. salt (optional)

In a large sauce pan combine the water, granulated sugar, vinegar, salt and the beet juice (reserve the beets); bring to a boil. Boil for 3-4 minutes , turn down to low. Add in the sliced beets, continue cooking on low for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Let mixture cool for 10 minutes. Pour into your container. Add in your hard boiled eggs, seal container and place into your refrigerator for 6-8 hours before serving.

Egg Tips

1. Purchasing: Only buy fresh eggs that have been refrigerated. Always check the expiration date on your cartons.

2. To test for freshness: Fill a bowl with water and 1 teaspoon of salt. If it floats, toss it. If it sinks, keep it.

3. After Boiling: After you have boiled eggs in their shell, cool and return to the refrigerator. They should never be left out in room temperature, for longer than 30 minutes.

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Do you know the Waldorf salad? If you do, have you tried it? There are, which you might know, a number of recipes available for how to make Waldorf salad, and I will give you one that is really old – that was made in 1890. Actually it resembles the original Waldorf salad. Sounds cool?

What is different from the original is that, this version includes a few ingredients that the original does not. The dressing is also a little different. Remember that, as with most food, you can play around with the ingredients – add some fruit that you like as substitute for one that you do not like, that I have told you to use, to make it more tasteful for you. Oh, if you did not know this is a fruit salad. The Waldorf salad is a kind of fruit salad.

Now, let us go into the ingredients of the salad (which, again, you can endlessly play around with).

One cored apple that is cubed into cubes with the size of one inch. 
One thinly sliced celery stick 
1/4 cup walnuts pieces 
1/4 halved seedles grapes

For the dressing, you need: 2 tablespoons yoghurt 
2 tablespoons mayonnaise 
1 tablespoon lemon juice 
1 tablespoon lemon rind

The directions are as follows: 
Cut up celery, grapes and apple – add them to a salad bowl. Also, add the pieces of walnut. 
The dressing you mix in a small bowl.

All you is left to do is for you to add the dressing, refrigerate the salad, and eat it! Enjoy!

How does combining a salad with a sandwich sound? Pretty good? That is what you are going to do if you decide to try out this recipe! Why would you do this? Because it is not only fast, like a salad is, but the increased meatiness of a sandwich makes this a fast AND filling meal. Perfect if you want to get a quick meal, but know you will not get a chance to eat for a long time.

Do you need to be careful with the ingredients you use when you make a salad sandwich? What does your gut sense tell you..? Of course you do not have to be careful — you just take whatever you like and mix it, and put it on a sandwich. Following a recipe, to perfection, will not do anything for you if the ingredients do not do anything for you….Or, it could happen, but it is probably an exception.

But I will give you an example of ingredients you can use to make your salad sandwich. Just for the hell of it!

The ingredients for a great salad sandwich are as follows: Cucumber, tomato, green onion, sprouts, cream cheese, spinach. For dressing, use mayonnaise (or whatever else, delicious thing, you can think of).

“What?”, you say, “no amounts?”. Realize that this is all about making a quick meal (that fills you up). This is not rocket science. If you like tomato a lot, take a lot of tomatoes. If you do not like tomatoes, perhaps skip them, or take a lot of something else to drown the taste of tomato. Just use your common sense.

The directions are super simple.

Do you like potato salad? I really hope you do – as everyone should. If not, realize it can be endlessly varied (if you have read some of my earlier recipes you know I say this a lot but that is because it is so important; variation can make anyone passionate about and interested in cooking). If your view of potato salad is “nothing special”, and that is IT – then you are surely missing opportunities to really satisfy your tastebuds.

For this dish, you need:
6-8 bacon slices
6-8 potatoes
Any colour of bell pepper – 1/2, chopped
Green onion – 3-4, chopped
Celery stick – 1, chopped
Garlic – 1-2 cloves, minced
salt and pepper to taste

For the dressing, this is what you need:
Ranch dressing – 1/4 cup
Mayonnaise – 1/2 cup

These are the directions for this, potentially awesome, recipe:

Peel, then slice and boil potatoes until they are cooked. Drain, let cool.

Cook bacon until it suits you – or until it is crispy. Then drain the grease off it and let cool.

Are the potatoes cool? If not – wait until they are, and then put them in a larger bowl. After this, get a knife and cut them into small pieces.

If the bacon is cool, crumble – and add it to bowl.

Add, to the bowl, the chopped vegetables, salt & pepper and dressing.

Mix everything. Taste the salad. If it lacks flavour, perhaps add some more of the ranch dressing or salt.

Now, refrigerate a few hours and eat! Then enjoy your awesome potato salad meal as much as you possibly can. Spread it to your friends!