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Chicken coops have never been so chic! From organic gardens in parking lots to rooftop beekeeping, the appeal of urban homesteading is widespread. Chicken and Egg tells the story of veteran food writer Janice Cole, who, like so many other urbanites, took up the revolutionary hobby of raising chickens at home. From picking out the perfect coop to producing the miracle of the first egg, Cole shares her now-expert insights into the trials, triumphs,...

Seasonal chicken recipes-from summer salads to winter pot pies-by the New York Times-bestselling author of Mr. Sunday's Soups. On the heels of the hugely successful Mr. Sunday's Soups, Lorraine Wallace-wife of Fox News Sunday anchor Chris Wallace-shares another family tradition: the night before taping his show, Chris always wants something familiar and comforting for dinner: chicken. Faced with the challenge of keeping the meals interesting-like...

Whether it's roasted, fried, grilled, broiled, braised, sauted, or baked, chicken is always delicious. Maryana Vollstedt has created a new addition to Chronicle's best-selling Big Book series with this glorious homage to everyone's favorite fowl. The tremendous variety of ideas ranges from creative recipes like Pomegranate-Molasses Chicken Drummettes and Chipotle Cheddar Chicken Corn Chowder to comforting favorites like Chicken Marsala and Old-Fashioned...

The author of Fondue presents a festive guide for the classic American holiday-from planning and preparation to Turkey Day recipes for every taste. Thanksgiving explores over 50 of your favorite holiday recipes, offering both traditional and contemporary dishes-from starters to stuffings and leftover ideas. With helpful tips for organizing the meal, working with turkey, and creating an inspired menu, this volume will ease the stress, making way for...

No matter where you live, you can have farmstead fresh eggs! From the cities to the suburbs, backyards are filled with the sounds of clucking like never before as more people invest in having a closer connection to the food they eat and discover the rewards (and challenges) of raising chickens and cultivating their own fresh eggs. Whether you've embraced the local food movement or just love that farm-fresh flavor, The Farmstead Egg Guide and Cookbook...

Winner winner chicken dinners (and more)-75 beginner-friendly recipes with minimal prep When it comes to making flavorful, weeknight-friendly meals, there's no ingredient as deliciously versatile as chicken. The Easy Chicken Cookbook is packed with simple recipes that turn the humble chicken into a crowd-pleasing superstar. From snacks and appetizers to lunches and dinners, there's a chicken-focused favorite for home cooks of every expertise level....

Chicken wings have become an American favorite, either for weekends with the family or tailgating, chicken wings are cheap, simple to make and delicious!Chicken wings, apart from being a simple, delicious and often healthy meal, are a great way to ensure that you and your family are getting their full daily intake of balanced nutrition, packed with proteins and healthy fats, chicken wings are an all round favorite snack or meal that everyone will...

This James Beard Award-finalist cookbook features more than 120 recipes for fifty-four delectable seafood feasts from culinary traditions across the globe. In Fish, acclaimed cookbook author Cree LeFavour celebrates the versatility, ease of preparation, and healthfulness of fish and shellfish. Five chapters are organized by flavor profile, including American, Bistro, Latin, East and South Asian, and North African/Mediterranean. The recipes are grouped...

Embark on a tantalizing journey through the heart of Senegal with this cookbook, where vibrant flavors and rich traditions collide. From the aromatic spices of Poulet Yassa to the hearty comfort of Lakh, this cookbook is your passport to an array of savory and sweet delights. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook eager to explore new horizons, Senegal Cookbook invites you to savor the spirit of Senegal-one flavorful dish at a time. Get ready...

Easily cook up an assortment of creative gourmet poultry recipes, including soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees, in just fifteen minutes. You don't have to sacrifice flavor or nutrition just because your life is hectic. For more than twenty years, Paulette Mitchell has been creating gourmet dishes that can be prepared in fifteen minutes or less. Her speedy meals are sophisticated enough to please the palates of savvy gourmets, yet simple enough...