The renowned Crescent City chef celebrates the tastes, textures, and culinary traditions of New Orleans cookery in a new cookbook that marries New Orleans cooking with an exotic international flair, with more than 170 dishes that include Indonesian Peanut-Celery Soup, Cajun-spiced Pecans, Smoked Salmon Beignets with Brandied Tomato Sauce, and Mint Julep Ice Cream. 30,000 first printing.

A volume of western-style recipes by Texas's Hart & Hind Fitness Ranch Cowgirl Chef combines the story of her high-adventure transition from city to country life with preparation guidelines for everything from hearty ranch breakfasts and oversized burgers to healthy salads and watermelon margaritas.