Salmon

Sweet Heat Salmon
Sweet Heat Salmon

Sweet Heat Salmon excerpted from A Couple Cooks: 100 Recipes to Cook Together by Sonja and Alex Overhiser. Photography by Shelly Westerhausen Worcel.

A Couple Cooks: 100 Recipes to Cook Together

Sonja and Alex Overhiser of the popular food blog A Couple Cooks share their lifehacks for a strong partnership. Their top secret? Cooking together.

Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a homespun candlelit date night, somebody has to get dinner on the table. And what if that task was something you could do in tandem with someone you feel close to, making the work more pleasurable and spending quality time together? Enter A Couple Cooks, your guide to making this dream a reality.

With over 100 recipes for all occasions, from everyday dinners and large gatherings to intimate dinners for two, this book is designed to make meal planning and prep a stress-free and enjoyable experience. With designated roles for each partner, each recipe is crafted to be made lovingly by two:

  • Having friends over for a weekend dinner? Have your sous chef put out Whipped Ricotta Crostini with Hot Honey while you’re prepping the Smoky Spinach and Artichoke Lasagna.
  • Craving a sweet pick-me-up at the end of a long week? Prep the dry ingredients while your partner preps the wet ingredients, and chow down on hard-earned Brown Butter Miso Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars together. 

Brimming with vibrant photography, A Couple Cooks includes tips and tricks for hosting, upping the romance in the home, table setting and styling, and enhancing your home bar cart. Much more than your average weeknight cookbook, this is an inspiring and hardworking guide on how to make the most of the quotidian moments that make up our days by relishing time spent together, working as a team.

COOKING GIFT FOR TWO: From weddings and engagements to hostess gifts and more, A Couple Cooks fits the bill for a variety of life events with a gifting moment. Pair with a bottle of wine or fun aprons and you have the perfect housewarming present for any couple! (more…)

Asian-Inspired Salmon Steaks
Asian-Inspired Salmon Steaks

Asian-Inspired Salmon Steaks excerpted from Essential Fish and Game Cookbook: Delicious Recipes from Shore Lunches to Gourmet Dinners (Fox Chapel Publishing) For Hunters, Fishers, and Trappers to Make Amazing Meals from the Day’s Catch by Scott Leysath. Photography by Kcuxen.

Essential Fish and Game Cookbook: Delicious Recipes from Shore Lunches to Gourmet Dinners (Fox Chapel Publishing) For Hunters, Fishers, and Trappers to Make Amazing Meals from the Day's Catch by Scott Leysath

Create delicious meals from the wild game and fish you’ve caught!

  • Easy and accessible recipes, with minimal ingredients, simple preparation, and the understanding that wild game needs to be cooked differently
  • Uses seasonal ingredients you can source locally, rather than already prepared soups, bouillon, and sauces
  • Interesting facts about fish and game, with quotes that show the passion hunters and fishermen have for their sport
  • Use the whole animal, not just the prime parts, with information on how to make stocks and sauces from fish and game parts that are often discarded
  • Stunning photos and sidebar information relevant to preparing fish and game, field care, processing, and storage
  • Author Scott Leysath is a leading authority on the proper preparation of fish and game

Calling all anglers, hunters, outdoorspeople, and cooks! Essential Fish and Game Cookbook is jam-packed with ways for you to enjoy mouthwatering, wholesome meals—from shore lunches to gourmet dinners—using the fish you’ve caught and the wild game you’ve harvested! (more…)

Puttanesca-style sheet pan salmon
Puttanesca-style sheet pan salmon

Puttanesca-style sheet pan salmon Excerpted from Ottolenghi Comfort by Yotam Ottolenghi. Copyright © 2024 by Yotam Ottolenghi, Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller, and Tara Wigley. Photographs by Jonathan Lovekin.

Ottolenghi Comfort by Yotam Ottolenghi. Copyright © 2024 by Yotam Ottolenghi, Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller, and Tara Wigley. Photographs by Jonathan Lovekin. Published by Appetite by Random House®, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved.

Yotam Ottolenghi—the beloved chef who has captured the hearts of homecooks looking for inspiration and great-tasting cooking—is back. In Ottolenghi Comfort, he brings his inspiring, flavour-forward cooking to comfort dishes.

With game-changing low-lift recipes as well as recipes to spend an afternoon on, Ottolenghi Comfort presents creative dishes that are comfortable to both cook and eat. In more than 100 recipes, Ottolenghi—and co-authors Helen Goh, Verena Lochmuller, and Tara Wigley—bring together childhood memories and travels around the world, celebrating food and friends and the connections they build together, ones to pass on from generation to generation.

For Ottolenghi, a bowl of pasta becomes Caramelized Onion Orecchiette with Hazelnuts & Crispy Sage, a warming soup is Cheesy Bread Soup with Savoy Cabbage & Cavolo Nero, and potatoes are transformed into Garlicky Aligot Potato with Leeks & Thyme. In Comfort, he tackles everything from crepes to hummus; lamb meatloaf to quick ramen; savory rugelah to chocolate mousse.

This is a book filled with meals that are easy and exciting, familiar and fresh, new and nostalgic, revelatory yet reassuring.

Ottolenghi Comfort: A Cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi is available at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk and Indigo.ca.  

 

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Yuzu lomi lomi salmon poke
Yuzu lomi lomi salmon poke

Yuzu lomi lomi salmon poke excerpted from Surf-side Eating: Simple & fresh recipes for summer inspired by coastal living.

Surf-side Eating: Simple & fresh recipes for summer inspired by coastal living by Ryland Peters & Small

From the reward of a post-surf brunch to enjoying a lazy lunch by the shore, these delicious recipes will evoke memories of time spent by the ocean.

Whether you’re chasing a wave, reaching for an endless summer, or simply answering the call of the ocean, this book of bright and fresh recipes perfectly captures the spirit of the surf and soothing effect of time spent by the water. Sun-soaked breakfast recipes are presented in the Rise & Shine chapter, such as smoothie bowls and Corn Fritters with Smashed Avocado. For something vibrant, yet light at lunch, head to Veggies, Salads & Sides and take a beach-side break with bowls of Ouzo Watermelon Salad or Sweet Potato, Smoked Mackerel & Grapefruit.

When the day calls for re-fueling with some tasty plates in between the surf, All-Day Dining includes Fish Tacos with Chipotle-lime Cream and Grilled Halloumi with a zingy Jalapeño, Lime & Tequila Relish. Gather round the grill to cook delicious food to share from Beachside BBQ, such as Grilled Lobster or create Sunset Suppers of Thai-steamed Snapper or Sunshine Laksa. As you drift into the dusk, savor desserts that celebrate crisp, ripe produce such as Lychee Sorbet or Yogurt Panna Cotta. Fresh, luscious, and creative, these flavorful recipes are inspired by cuisines from the best beaches and surf spots around the globe including Australia, California, Hawaii, Thailand, Indonesia, and beyond. So grab your board, or lazy lounger, and graze on these delicious dishes from sunrise to sundown. (more…)

Sriracha Maple Salmon with Avocado Pineapple Salsa
Sriracha Maple Salmon with Avocado Pineapple Salsa

Sriracha Maple Salmon with Avocado Pineapple Salsa excerpted from Cook with Confidence: Over 100 Inspiring Recipes to Cook and Eat Together by Dennis Prescott.

Cook with Confidence: Over 100 Inspiring Recipes to Cook and Eat Together by Dennis Prescott

Unleash your culinary creativity with over 100 delicious recipes from host of Netflix’s Restaurants on the Edge, chef Dennis Prescott. His new book, Cook with Confidence, is packed with approachable recipes and mouth-watering flavours inspired by his global travels and maritime influences from living in New Brunswick. Guaranteed to take your cooking to the next level, this indispensable cookbook gives you all the tips you need to keep your cooking stress-free—and your dining table a place of connection and community.

For Dennis, there’s no greater way to connect with those you love than gathering around a table. And these rock-solid, delectable recipes allow you to do just that! With Dennis as your guide, you can tackle every challenge in the kitchen, including how to make more sustainable seafood choices, how to become a grill master, how to stock your pantry, and how to serve up some beautiful homemade pasta.

Brimming with flavours that pack a punch, these recipes guarantee a menu that will dazzle your friends and family with every bite. Some highlights include:

  • Delicious snacks and starters, including Beef and Eggplant Fatteh or the Carrot and Coriander Fritters with Turmeric Yogurt
  • Seasonal salads and succulent sides, like the Miso Butter Mushrooms with Garlic Bok Choy or the Nicoise Salad with Blackened Trout
  • Savory pastas, including classics like Cacio e Pepe to Roasted Cauliflower Rigatoni with Pangrattato
  • Plant-forward mains, featuring dishes like the Black Bean Edamame Burgers and Falafel Mezze Bowls
  • Fresh seafood dishes, like the Ponzu Tuna with Crispy Wontons and Papaya Salad or the Crab Bisque with Rosemary Croutons
  • Meat-forward mains, including an Orange and Fennel Braised Ragù and the Steak Frites with Creamy Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce

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Sheet-Pan Saffron Salmon
Sheet-Pan Saffron Salmon

Sheet-Pan Saffron Salmon excerpted from Salamati: Hamed’s Persian Kitchen by Hamed Allahyari & Dani Valent. Photography by Armelle Habib.

Salamati: Hamed’s Persian Kitchen by Hamed Allahyari & Dani Valent

Hamed Allahyari cooks to connect—for that joyful moment you can say “salamati” (Farsi for “health” and “cheers”) around the table. The food of his native Tehran is a resonant and delicious gift, and a way of staying bonded to a country he hasn’t returned to for a decade.

Hamed’s food is anchored in tradition but accessible to all. The recipes are simple, celebratory, appealing, flexible, and full of flavour. As well as working as a chef and caterer, Hamed has road-tested his dishes at hundreds of cooking classes: he melds Persian culinary culture and an understanding of Western palates to create recipes that are truly his—and now ours to share.

Beyond the recipes, Salamati is a gateway to Persia. “It’s sharing my culture,” says Hamed. “It’s my dream that everyone tries Persian food. And with my food, they come into my family. They are sitting with me, with my grandparents, parents, and cousins, talking, sharing, and enjoying the feeling of being together.” (more…)

Slow-Roasted Side of Salmon
Slow-Roasted Side of Salmon

Slow-Roasted Side of Salmon excerpted from For the Table: Easy, Adaptable, Crowd-Pleasing Recipes by Anna Stockwell. Photography by Chelsea Kyle.

For the Table: Easy, Adaptable, Crowd-Pleasing Recipes by Anna Stockwell

Hosting a dinner party is a special kind of occasion. You welcome old and new friends into your home and gather around the table. You put out platters of food prepared just for that table of people, passing them around until everyone’s had their fill. This sense of sharing and togetherness feeds more than just bellies. It is what helps us stay connected, form new relationships, and build lasting bonds with our chosen families. During socially distanced times, the perfect dinner party might have felt like a lost art, but in For the Table, up-and-coming food writer Anna Stockwell provides all the tools needed for bringing back the ritual of hosting memorable yet modern dinner parties.

Stockwell has written a cookbook for a new way of entertaining that’s simpler, better, healthier, and more fun. Organized by season and full of helpful hosting advice, Stockwell provides accessible and modern menus; each is built around two large platters to pass around the table and includes suggestions for no-recipe side dishes. Dinner parties don’t have to be formal or fussy, or even a lot of work, to be celebratory and gratifying. This book teaches you how to plan and prepare great-tasting and impressive-looking menus that are easy to pull off, as well as offers expert advice on toasts, prep-ahead strategies, and tips on handling guest lists and dietary restrictions. With its mix of innovative food presentation and old-fashioned, homestyle technique, For the Table is a testament to the art of the dinner party and looks forward to the festive dinner gatherings of the future. (more…)

Salmon Niçoise Salad with Olive Vinaigrette
Salmon Niçoise Salad with Olive Vinaigrette

Salmon Niçoise Salad with Olive Vinaigrette, Apres All Day: 65+ Cozy Recipes to Share with Family and Friends. Photography by Ren Fuller.

Apres All Day: 65+ Cozy Recipes to Share with Family and Friends

For ski bums and non-skiers who enjoy the snow, here is a cozy winter cookbook of 65+ hearty recipes, plus beautiful photography that captures the après-ski culture and mountain town life.

Après-ski is more than just an afternoon beer in the lodge. It’s an opportunity to gather with friends and family over delicious food and drinks during the cold winter months.

This cozy cookbook invites home cooks of all levels to embrace the après culture all season long, whether they’re the first skier on the slopes in the morning or a nonskier who prefers to snuggle up by the fireplace.

There are recipes for every meal—because yes, you really can “après all day”—including Apple Pie Oatmeal as pre-ski fuel, Tater Tot Nachos, a.k.a. “Tatchos” for an indulgent snack on the couch, Classic Beef Stew with Cheesy Garlic Bread for a family potluck, and a well-deserved Kitchen Sink Skillet Cookie to end the day.

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Charred Salmon BLT
Charred Salmon BLT

Charred Salmon BLT, BBQ Revolution: Innovative Barbecue Recipes from an All-Star Pitmaster by Mitch Benjamin. Photography by Isaac Alongi.

BBQ Revolution: Innovative Barbecue Recipes from an All-Star Pitmaster by Mitch Benjamin.

Mitch Benjamin has helped open BBQ restaurants in Paris, served his smoked meat to baseball legends at Yankee Stadium, and taken home some serious hardware from just about every major BBQ competition.

In this book, he throws open the doors to his kitchen (or as he calls it, his “Mitchen”) and takes BBQ on a wild ride! The book starts with his behind the scenes look at competition BBQ and smoking, then winds its way through chapters both classic and creative:

Learn the ins and outs of competition BBQ, including some of Mitch’s award-winning recipes for sauces, rubs, and meats from brisket and burnt ends to short ribs and pork butt.

Take a trip behind the scenes of Kansas City’s Char Bar, with some of their most popular recipes like their burnt heaven and smoked chicken nuggets. Mitch even breaks out the smoking gun for some smoked cocktails!

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Whole Poached Salmon
Whole Poached Salmon

Whole Poached Salmon, Wine Time: 70+ Recipes for Simple Bites That Pair Perfectly with Wine by Barbara Scott-Goodman. Photography by Jennifer May.

Wine TimeWine lovers rejoice! In this updated edition of the bestselling Wine Bites, Wine Time includes more than 65 all-new recipes for simple, scrumptious bites to go with your glass of vino. There are recipes for every occasion, whether a barbeque or book club, romantic date night or solo dinner, as well as wine pairings that complement each dish.

With the added bonus of wine cocktails, step-by-step instructions for putting together a first-class cheese board, and a chapter on sauces and chutneys to elevate an hors d’oeuvres spread, this is an indispensable resource for anyone who likes to host parties, drink wine, and dabble in the kitchen.

MAKES WINE ACCESSIBLE: Wine shouldn’t be reserved to the snobby sommeliers of the world. This book makes wine pairings easier than ever with accessible recipes and wine suggestions that any home cook can try.

FANTASTIC VALUE: Wine Time features more than 65 all-new food recipes with wine pairings, plus wine cocktails and sidebar tips throughout.

PERFECT GIFT: Alongside a beautiful bottle of wine—or any food or kitchen item for that matter—this book makes a lovely hostess, housewarming, or anytime gift for anyone who likes to cook and drink wine.

Perfect for:

• Wine drinkers
• Casual entertainers
• Shoppers looking for a hostess or housewarming gift
• Visitors to wine country

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