In the twentieth century, Appalachian migrants seeking economic opportunities relocated to southwestern Ohio, bringing their music with them. Between 1947 and 1989, they created an internationally renowned capital for the thriving bluegrass music genre, centered on the industrial region of Cincinnati, Dayton, Hamilton, Middletown, and Springfield. Fred Bartenstein and Curtis W. Ellison edit a collection of eyewitness narratives and in-depth analyses that explore southwestern Ohio’s bluegra...

Award-winning chef Rick Tramonto shows home cooks how to recreate the simple, flavorful Italian dishes he serves at his wildly popular Osteria di Tramonto.Osteria means “tavern” in Italian. It is always a casual place, usually family-owned, where simple country cooking is served to accompany the local wine. In 2006, acclaimed chef Rick Tramonto opened Osteria di Tramonto on Chicago’s north shore. In this spectacular restaurant, he serves the kind of earthy, hearty fare so beloved b...

The opening of Tru in Chicago was the long-anticipated culmination of the dreams of executive chef Rick Tramonto and his partner, executive pastry chef Gale Gand. There Tramonto and Gand are free to unleash their superb culinary imaginations, serving wildly creative fare best described as progressive French-inspired cooking anchored in the finest European traditions.Tru reveals the secrets of Tramonto and Gand’ s award-winning cuisine–techniques and recipes they have evolv...

Amuse-Bouche offers an array of recipes, from elegant and sophisticated to casual and surprising—but always exquisite—that will inspire home cooks to share these culinary jewels with their guests.Amuse-bouche (pronounced ah-myuz boosh) are today what hors d'oeuvres were to America in the 1950s: a relatively unknown feature of French culinary tradition that, once introduced, immediately became standard fare. Chefs at many fine restaurants offer gue...

One of the benefits of no bake cookie recipes is that these simple cookie recipes are super easy to make and your children can almost make them on their own."No Bake Cookies" help you to spend time with your family and the benefits of no bake cookie recipes are that you produce good tasting cookies too. There is little mess and they are quick which is another of the benefits of no bake cookie recipes. No matter how busy you or your family is there is always time for these simple co...

Ina Garten celebrates the 25th anniversary of her first cookbook with a special anniversary edition.The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is the book that kicked off America’s obsession and love for Ina Garten. When it was originally published, Ina was known for the delicious food she prepared at her gourmet shop in the Hamptons, called The Barefoot Contessa. After running it for more than twenty years, Ina sold her shop and decided to try her hand at writing a c...

After a long day spent in one of his restaurants or taping a television show, what Bobby Flay craves more than anything else is … a crusty-on-the-outside, juicy-on-the-inside burger; a fistful of golden, crisp, salty fries; and a thick, icy milkshake. Given the grilling guru’s affinity for bold flavors and signature twists on American favorites, it’s no surprise that he has crafted the tastiest recipes ever for this ultimate food trio.Though he doesn’t believe in messing with delic...

Discover over 170 recipes for the meals you're craving right now!Your family has a hankering—a yen for chicken tikka masala or queso fundido, for shrimp pad thai or a Philly cheesesteak—and they want it bad. So you decide to eat out at a local ethnic or roadside restaurant, or do take-out. It's expedient, but is the food really that good? Really really good? Because Lucinda Scala Quinn's versions of all those dishes families crave will knock your socks off and prov...

Homemade Ice Cream has not lost any of its good, old-fashioned appeal. In 131 Ice Cream Maker Recipes, there is a delicious homemade ice cream to meet every need: regular, low calorie, sugar free and non-dairy, Anyone can make a homemade ice cream to suit their need. Ice cream fills a useful place in homes throughout the country. It is a favourite for desserts or snacks incorporating an array of many flavour variations. With the recipes provided, everyone will be able to enjoy some...

From Bravo’s Top Chef All-Stars winner Richard Blais comes his very cool debut cookbook for home cooks looking to up their game with more excitement in the kitchen. This is accessible and fun, and includes the signature recipes, flavor combinations, and cooking techniques that have made him such a popular chef.A new way to make a dish is always on Richard Blais’s mind. He has a wildly creative approach—whether it’s adding coffee to his butter, which he ser...

Every weekend is worth celebrating when you can relax over a good brunch. Food Network host, cookbook author, celebrated chef, and mother of three, Gale Gand has long made brunch a part of her life because it’s the easiest way to gather around the table with family and friends. Now, in Gale Gand’s Brunch! she shares 100 recipes for scrumptious brunch fare, all destined to become household favorites.Traditional breakfast treats become inspired dishes when Gale shares how to...

Sumptuous finger food for every occasion.No event is a true 'do' without spectacular nibbles, but putting together the ideal menu is so much more than just cooking small items.Be it brunch, an outdoor lunch, an elegant high tea, the cocktail hour or late-night lounging, here are more than 80 classic and contemporary recipes that will suit every mood and occasion.