The Global Gourmet ®

Feb-09-2010

This week's Cookbook Profile features The New Book of Soups by The Culinary Institute of America, Kate Heyhoe streamlines her cooking with Power Flavors, Fred McMillin judges California wines in his Wine Super Bowl, and I Love Desserts features Rose's Heavenly Cakes by Rose Levy Beranbaum. Coming up in February are Chinese & Lunar New Year Celebrations, Mardi Gras & Carnaval Feasts, and Valentine's Day Dinners.

The New Book of Soups

The New Book of Soups by The Culinary Institute of America, includes recipes like Chicken Broth; Paraguayan Dumpling Soup (Bori-Bori); Minguichi (Michoacàn Chile and Cheese Soup); and Soto Ayam (Indonesian Chicken, Noodle, and Potato Soup).

Last week's featured Cookbook Profile: New Classic Family Dinners: More Than 200 Everyday Recipes and Menus From the Award-winning Campanile Restaurant by Mark Peel with Martha Rose Shulman.

Streamlining with Power Flavors:
Easy as Umami

Kate proposes a simple method to achieve unique flavor in easy-to-make meals: umami, using ingredients like Ume Plum Vinegar and Tamarind, plus other flavor synergies. She also suggests holiday-related recipes in What To Eat This Month.

Rose's Heavenly Cakes

Rose's Heavenly Cakes by Rose Levy Beranbaum, includes recipes like Le Succès; Double Chocolate Valentine; and The Bostini (Boston Cream Pie).

Last month's featured I Love Desserts cookbook: Unforgettable Desserts by Dede Wilson

Wine Super Bowl

Napa and Sonoma wines clash in Fred McMillin's Super Bowl battle. Find out who wins.

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Featuring China

Almond Cookies
Cashew Shrimp
Chinese Cabbage with Dried Shrimp
Egg Rolls with Pork
Golden Meat-Filled Coins (Martin Yan)
Hot and Sour Soup
Pork Filling for Steamed Buns
Royal Lion's Head (Martin Yan)
Steamed Fish with Sizzling Lemon Grass Oil (Martin Yan)
Wonton Soup

Check out the hundreds of cookbooks and thousands of recipes in our Archives. Here's one to get you started:

from 2003:
Holiday Hearts

by Pamela Sheldon Johns and Jennifer Barry

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