Gibbs Smith imprint: 572 books

Basic pancake mix can be easily and magically transformed into a host of mouthwatering, not-just-for-breakfast, meals and treats. Settle in for some good eats with French Fried Pickles, Berry Jam Muffins, Sweet Potato-Cranberry Pecan Loaf, Citrus-Toffee Pancakes, S'More Pancakes, Lemon Waffles, Dutch...

Simple recipes for sweet and savory bites From the frozen treats we look forward to during the hot days of summer to all-day suckers, hot dogs, and even cake, everything tastes better on a stick. So why not pie? Pie Pops are just that, mini pies on a stick that will appeal to both young and...

With 200 scrumptious varieties of easy oven, stovetop and slow cooker casseroles, this collection of recipes will bring the family home for dinner! Here are comfort dishes for meat-and-potato lovers, for finicky kids, and for company alike—there’s something for everyone. An ideal gift for kids away at college and for busy moms who need to whip together meals quickly.

Whether steamed, baked, fried or rolled, rice is the most widely consumed staple food worldwide with many varieties that vary by region. 101 Things To Do With Rice offers recipes using both long and short grain, wild, risotto, brown, Basmati and more. DONNA KELLY has appeared on Martha Stewart's...

Call it a one-pot, a casserole, or a hot dish, no one can deny the convenience and satisfaction these traditional meals provide! Whether you've had a late night at work, or have limited ingredients and finicky kids, the mighty casserole is the answer to the grumbling in everyone's tummy. From the...

These jams and jellies are not only yummy on toast and biscuits, but they also turn fish to delish, go neat with meat, and dress up cheese in a breeze! For the creative cook who has no time to spare, Jams and Jellies in 30 Minutes or Less is the answer. Simple cooking directions and ingredients are...

Grab your skillet and fire up the coals ! Next time you need to feed hungry campers, give some of this classic cabin cuisine a try. Cream Soda Biscuits, Hootenanny Pancakes, Calico Beans, You Wish It Were Chicken Legs, and Cowgirl Apple-Pie Cake are just a sampling of the lip-smacking cast-iron and Dutch oven dishes you’ll enjoy.

Travel through southern Louisiana and youll quickly learn that Cajun cooking is more than a heavy dose of black pepper or a splash of tangy hot sauce. With more than 100 authentic Cajun recipes from Louisianas Acadian parishes, now home cooks can create lip-smacking recipes such as Andouille-Stuffed...

Chef Kevin Belton, a true Creole New Orleanian, dishes up the culinary history of his city with recipes that provide both down-home comfort and the big flavors he is famous for. He teaches how to make a perfect roux and explains the background of that holiest trinity of Creole cooking–celery, onion,...

IN RESPONSE TO THE REQUESTS of his patrons, Steve Winson has created a cookbook full of tasty recipes for those specialty cooking utensils unique to Spain and Portugal-paella pans, cazuelas, cataplanas, and ollas. In a cheery and informative way, he provides the history and culture of the pans and...

The Art of Wood-Fired Cooking begins with detailed instructional information on the ins and outs of the wood-burning oven. With Cook, teacher, and entrepreneur Andrea Mugnaini's reassuring advice and careful instruction, it's easy to create and cook mouthwatering wood-fired dishes. Mugnaini has spent...

Edible plants provide spring blossoms, colorful fruit and flowers, lush greenery, fall foliage, and beautiful structure, but they also offer fruits, nuts, and seeds that you can eat, cook with, and preserve. Eat Your Yard! includes ideas for creating the landscape as well as an overview and tips on canning, pickling, dehydrating, freezing, juicing, and fermenting.

With 101 easy recipes to choose from-from breakfast to dessert, including breads and rolls-the Dutch oven might just become the most popular cooking method in your house. Recipes include the Mountain Man Breakfast, Sausage Spinach Wreath, Dutch Oven Stew with spicy Jalapeno Cheese Bread, Caramel Apple...

Easy meals and creative recipes, tips, and techniques.  Meals for two have never been so easy or delicious. Using nothing more than a slow cooker for heat and a few common kitchen helpers—like foil, mini loaf pans, ramekins, a metal jar ring, a glass baking dish, plastic liners, and a stick...