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 THE BAREFOOT CONTESSA: Secrets from the East Hampton Specialty
Food Store for Simple Food and Party Platters You Can Make At Home
by Ina Garten
Designed for people who want to entertain, this book comes out of Ina
Garten's extensive experience catering and running her East Hampton
specialty food store, The Barefoot Contessa. Though the many pictures
highlight her beautiful presentation, the recipes aim for simplicity,
supporting her philosophy that neither cooking nor entertaining should be a
chore. This is not a book of fussy techniques and fancy recipes, THE
BAREFOOT CONTESSA is just for entertaining your guests with comfort food
raised to a gourmet level.
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 THE BLACK DOG SUMMER ON THE VINEYARD COOKBOOK
by Elaine Sullivan
The Black Dog Tavern on Martha's Vineyard, the world famous eatery with an
almost cult-like status, now offers many of their favorite recipes for fans
to make at home. With over 130 recipes, this book celebrates fresh summer
ingredients and offers pantry listings as well as helpful cooking tips.
Enjoy the flavor of summer on the Vineyard in your own home.
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 BOBBY FLAY'S BOY MEETS GRILL: With More than 125 Bold New
Recipes
by Bobby Flay
In chapters that cover pretty much everything that can be cooked on a grill
(from ground meat to fresh fruit) the "Rock Star" Chef offers
recipes that combine colors, textures, spices and flavors. Burgers will be
perfect, and if you crave something more exotic how about Grilled Pork Loin
Sandwiches with Spicy Mango Ketchup? Bobby Flay presents the full range of
what is possible on the grill in a way that is accessible and
understandable even for beginners.
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 THE CAKE BIBLE
by Rose Levy Beranbaum
This appropriately titled book contains everything from the simplest
recipes for making a cake to the chemistry behind each step of a complex
pastry. In the introduction, Maida Heatter writes, "If you ever bake a
cake, this book will become your partner in the kitchen." THE CAKE
BIBLE is a book for every level of baker.
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 CLASSIC SUMMER COCKTAILS
by Salvatore Calabrese
Summer drinks are chilled, cubed and colorful. "Pick your
poison," pull out your favorite blender or shaker and try a recipe to
stave off that parched feeling you have after enjoying the sun all day.
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 COUNTRY WEEKEND ENTERTAINING: Seasonal Recipes from Loaves
and Fishes and the Bridgehampton Inn
by Anna Pump with Gen LeRoy
Caught up in the minutiae of our everyday lives, the idea of a weekend
country escape can conjure up all kinds of wonderful thoughts. I confess
that many of mine revolve around wonderful relaxed meals. COUNTRY WEEKEND
ENTERTAINING provides readers with a year-round look at recipes that have
been served at the Bridgehampton Inn by its wonderful host Anna Pump.
Flipping through these pages will inspire culinary delights and ideas for
how to charm your own guests.
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 COYOTE CAFE
by Mark Miller
Summer means light meals, but often we want to punch up the flavors a bit
to match the hot weather. This book is a favorite when I want to turn up
the heat. It brings a bit of Santa Fe, where Mark Miller's restaurant of
the same name has attracted a loyal clientele. My favorite recipe: grilled
tuna with black beans and goat cheese. The combination of flavors is
balanced, and an incredibly rewarding culinary treat.
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 THE PIE AND PASTRY BIBLE
by Rose Levy Beranbaum
Berry and peach picking are one of the joys of summer. This book is filled
with ideas on what to do with the fresh-picked bounty. Don't forget to
freeze a few treats for winter. Breaking the crust of a berry pie with a
fork will evoke all kinds of wonderful summer memories on a cold winter
day.
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 THE SILVER PALATE COOKBOOK
by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins
This book was first published in 1979, but its star does not dim. Whenever
a friend says, "I want to learn to cook," this is a title I
recommend. I love the way it teaches readers how to blend tastes and
flavors, allowing them to learn what herbs and spices work together. One of
my favorite summer recipes --- Spicy Shrimp.
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 THE SILVER PALATE GOOD TIMES COOKBOOK
by Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins
With sections like Porch Brunches, Grill Crazy, Fireworks on the Fourth and
Summer When it Sizzles, this is a book every cook wants on the shelf. Don't
miss the grilled lamb recipe in the Easter section --- it's a real crowd
pleaser. Be sure to make enough for leftovers for sandwiches on the porch.
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 WEBER'S ART OF THE GRILL: Recipes for Outdoor Living
by Jamie Purviance
In 2001 most people fire up the Weber instead of stoking the coals. For
those who want to move beyond the basics to the more imaginative, this book
is a must. In addition to preparation techniques that even a novice can
follow, there are recipes for sauces and marinades that will give new taste
to familiar foods.
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