Knack Soup Classics

by Linda Larsen

Published 1 November 2009
Soup: the word conjures up images of comfort and home. It is a universal food, loved by cultures around the world. But how many people today regularly enjoy a true homemade soup? Knack Soup Classics is for those who'd like to join the fortunate few. Featuring 350 full-color photos, and 100 classic recipes plus 250 variations that introduce ethnic flavors and trendy new tastes, it combines instruction and recipes in easy-to-read spreads that help readers easily build their skills with each recipe.

Knack Chicken Classics

by Linda Larsen

Published 1 January 2010
The world's most popular dinner finally has a book that does it justice. Knack Chicken Classics is the best collection of chicken recipes ever, each explained with unmatched clarity. Bringing together all the instructions and basic techniques one needs to prepare whole birds as well as parts, it includes 100 main recipes and 250 variations, with 350 step-by-step, full-color photos. It also addresses food safety, and a separate chapter covers turkey and Cornish hens. Whatever one's level of culinary expertise or one's preferred cooking methods, this book ensures the best results no matter what.

Knack Low-Salt Cooking

by Linda Larsen

Published 1 January 2010
When it comes to cutting back on salt, many people think, healthy, to be sure, but good-bye, flavor! Enter Knack Low-Salt Cooking, whose step-by-step, visual format makes healthful-and delicious-food accessible to everyone. It shows how we can add luster to our foods again by using such ingredients as herbs, spices, and lemon juice. Featuring 100 main recipes plus 250 variations, and 350 full-color photos, it gives an exotic new twist to familiar foods. All recipes are accompanied by a nutritional analysis-including sodium amounts-by fully licensed and accredited nutritionist Jean Kostak.

Knack Slow Cooking

by Linda Larsen

Published 15 September 2009

Knack Grilling Basics

by Linda Larsen

Published 1 April 2009
More than 70% of American households own a gas or charcoal grill. If only most grilling cookbooks weren't unwieldy tomes whose layouts overlook the realities of backyard grilling! Knack Grilling Basics combines instruction and recipes in sumptuous spreads that help readers easily build their skills. In addition to 100 great recipes for chicken, steak, burgers, veggies, and kabobs, Linda Johnson Larsen discusses gas versus charcoal grills, including the difference in taste, convenience, and price. And she covers all the new gadgets-such as wok grills, grill toppers, corncob baskets, rib racks. Sidebars describe shortcuts, how to use convenience foods, useful tools, simple variations, additions like sauces and rubs, and make-ahead tips. * 100 recipes plus 250 variations* 350 full-color photos* Covers both gas and charcoal grills* Step-by-step photography for every recipe