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Home, Garden, and DIY November 2019
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My Drunk Kitchen: A Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Going With Your Gut
by Hannah Hart
What's inside: recipes that range from thrifty (Saltine Nachos) to optimistic (a stack of pizzas makes a Pizza Cake, right?) to downright silly (an absurdly literal Scotch Egg) -- all paired with drink suggestions and friendly encouragement for struggling "adultolescents."
Read next: Amy Sedaris' I Like You and Grace's Guide by Hart's fellow YouTuber Grace Helbig.
About the author: Hart is the creator and star of YouTube's My Drunk Kitchen.
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| Bobby at Home: Fearless Flavors from My Kitchen by Bobby FlayWhat's inside: 165 recipes that award-winning celebrity chef Bobby Flay routinely cooks for family and friends, plus culinary tips and advice.
Recipes include: Mrs. Pie's Cinnamon Bread, Brussels Sprout Nachos, Classic Home Fries, Quick Bolognese Sauce, Green Chile Cheeseburger, Spanish-Style Shrimp and Grits, Korean BBQ Chicken.
Read this next: Alex Guarnaschelli's The Home Cook; Jennifer Segal's Once Upon a Chef, the Cookbook; or Gordon Ramsey's latest, Good Food Fast. |
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Food : What the Heck Should I Cook?
by M.D Hyman, Mark
hat's inside: more than 100 high-nutrition pegan, vegan, paleo, gluten- and dairy-free recipes designed to promote weight loss and optimal health.
Recipes include: Golden Cauliflower Caesar Salad, Herbed Mini Meatballs with Butternut Noodles, Lemon Berry Rose Cream Cake.
About the author: Hyman is the author of The Blood Sugar Solution, Eat Fat, Get Thin, The UltraSimple Diet
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Weeknight Baking : Recipes to Fit Your Schedule
by Michelle Lopez
What it is: delicious recipes along with interesting stories, time-saving tips and how-to instructions including how to roll and crimp pie crust and layer cake decorating techniques.
Recipes include: Almost No Mess Shortbread, Better than Supernatural Fudge Brownies, Modern Velvet Cake, Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie, and more. About the author: Lopez is the creator of the blog Hummingbird High.
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| Elements of Family Style: Elegant Spaces for Everyday Life by Erin GatesWhat it is: a beautifully photographed, family-focused design book organized by room. It also offers practical advice and ideas for purchasing items (rugs, sofas, etc.) that'll survive children and pets.
Don't miss: detailed photograph captions; clever sidebar tips; the author's story about her struggle with infertility. |
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| Patricia Heaton's Food for Family and Friends: 100 Favorite Recipes for a Busy, Happy Life by Patricia HeatonWhat's inside: tips and thoughts on family meals, parties, menus, and kitchen organization as well as 100 recipes covering breakfast, appetizers, sides, comforting classics, family favorites, sweets, drinks, and “guest goodies” (little treats for sending home).
Recipes include: Apple Pie Muffins, Pizza Monkey Bread, Winter Corn Chowder, Shortcut Paella, Perfect Pot Roast, Patty's Party Punch.
About the author: Emmy Award-winning actress Patricia Heaton is the mother of four and divides her time between California and England. |
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| Downsizing the Family Home: What to Save, What to Let Go by Marni JamesonWhat it is: a kind-hearted and practical guide to downsizing by a syndicated columnist and author who's been through it and understands that the process is emotional as well as physical.
What's inside: strategies based on the expertise of antiques appraisers, garage-sale gurus, professional organizers, psychologists, and others.
Reviewers say: "essential reading for anyone clearing out your own or a loved one’s home" (Wall Street Journal) |
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| The Family Cabin: Inspiration for Camps, Cottages, and Cabins by Dale MulfingerWhat's inside: profiles of 37 different homes that vary in size, style, and location, as well as gorgeous photos, floor plans, and interesting details about their construction.
Did you know? Library Journal named The Family Cabin by architect Dale Mulfinger their Best Interior Design book of 2017. |
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| The Pollan Family Table: The Best Recipes and Kitchen Wisdom for Delicious, Healthy... by Corky, Lori, Dana, and Tracy PollanWhat it is: an award-winning collection of over 100 healthy family recipes (complete with market and pantry lists for each), as well as cooking techniques and shortcuts, plus family stories and photos.
Recipes include: Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Chips, Hearty Lentil Soup, Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa, Crunchy Oven-Fried Chicken, Harvest Vegetable Bake, Esme's S'mores Cookies.
Don't miss: the foreword by bestselling author Michael Pollan, the authors' brother and son. |
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