compiled by Bob Howard

— Choosing Raw/ Making Raw Foods Part of the Way You Eat by Gena Hamshaw. More than 100 recipes for innovative and wholesome meal plans sorted in levels from newcomer to the plant-based pro. $19.99

— Marinades/ The Quick-Fix Way to Turn Everyday Food into Exceptional Fare, with 400 Recipes by Lucy Vaserfirer. With the right marinade, you can dress up meats, chicken, fish, or vegetables in the morning, pop the food in the fridge for the day, and finish it all off with a quick broil, grill, microwave, or sauté when you get home from work. $17.95

— Idiot’s Guide: Grilling by Thomas N. England. The author shows anyone how to quickly become a master of not just of meat, but vegetables, fruits, pizzas, breads, sauces, rubs, and more. $21.95

— Will it Waffle?/ 53 Irresistible and Unexpected Recipes to Make in a Waffle Iron By Daniel Shumski. The waffle iron isn’t just for cooking breakfast. It can cook steak, eggs and even vegetables – and more. $14.95