Compiled by Bob Howard
— Kitchen Hacks from Cook’s Illustrated. In this wacky but eminently useful collection of kitchen hacks, you will learn how to outsmart tricky tasks and face down kitchen challenges (big and small) with innovative and clever ideas from. America’s Test Kitchen. $19.95
— Dinner for Two by Julie Wampler. With 70 brand new recipes, the author encourages beginner and seasoned cooks alike to cook at home, even when time is tight and everyone is tired. Her approachable and inspiring recipes include: Rustic Pot Pie with Biscuits, Sloppy Joe Mac ‘n Cheese, Slow Cooker Chicken and Wild Rice Comfort Stew, Beer-Braised Roast with Polenta, Garden Vegetable Egg Bake. The Countryman Press. $24.95.
— Coast by Rachael Allen. Simple meals made with the freshest ingredients, these are fuss-free recipes packed with flavor. From rustic seafood and rich stews to heart-warming sweets, this is Irish food at its finest. HarperCollins. $29.99.
— The Mediterranean Family Table by Angelo Acquista. The author offers 125 recipes from purees made with fresh vegetables that can serve as easy sides and recipes tailored to meet the special nutritional needs of children and seniors. HarperCollins. $29.99.
— Forager’s Cocktails by Amy Zavatto. This handy guide to imbibing the great outdoors offers 40 recipes, divided into seasons, as well as tips on how best to forage and preserve the freshest and tastiest berries, herbs, flowers, and more. Sterlie Epicure. $14.95
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