Category Archives: Cookbooks

New In Non-Fiction:

How to Cook Everything Fast by Mark Bittman In How to Cook Everything Fast, Mark Bittman provides a game plan for becoming a better, more intuitive cook while you wake up your weekly meal routine with 2,000 main dishes and … Continue reading

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Recipe from Graves Library Cookbook: Baked Beans For July 4th

2 cans (16 oz.) small baked beans 6 tbsp. catsup 1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce 3 tbsp. dark brown sugar, packed 1 tsp. dry mustard 3 tbsp. grated onion Bake partially covered in a 2 1/2 quart casserole at 325 degrees … Continue reading

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New Cookbook in Non-Fiction:

500 Best Cookies, Bars & Squares by Esther Brody. For sweet satisfaction and delight, there is nothing like homemade cookies, brownies, bars or squares. Fun to eat and easy to prepare, they make the perfect portable snack and dessert. 500 … Continue reading

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Flour Bakery’s Granola Bars:

New Cookbook In Non-Fiction – Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston’s Flour Bakery + Cafe by Joanne Chang. From Brioche au Chocolat and Lemon Raspberry Cake to perfect croissants, Flour Bakery-owner Joanne Chang’s repertoire of baked goods is deep and satisfying. While at … Continue reading

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‘Tis the Season:

An Oldie but goodie upstairs in the Junior Room. The Christmas Almanac is a great book for helping you plan the Holidays with your family! The ultimate Christmas book, The Christmas Almanac is part reference, part anthology, part cookbook, part … Continue reading

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Holiday Recipe:

Just in time for the Holidays in non fiction, Easy Party Food: Simply Delicious Recipes for Your Perfect Party.  Try this recipe for Sticky Dates with Lemon Feta and Walnuts. Sticky Dates with Lemon Feta and Walnuts These canapés are refreshing, zesty … Continue reading

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On Our Shelves: Lobster and Jumbo Shrimp Linguine

Lobster and Jumbo Shrimp Linguine 1 pound of linguine or fettuccine 4 tablespoons of butter 4 teaspoons of fresh chopped garlic 12 fresh picked lobster claws 12 cooked, deveined jumbo butterfly shrimp 4 cups white sauce (flour-thickened milk) 1/4 cup … Continue reading

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New On Our Shelves in the Children’s Room: Fairy Tale Feasts

Fairy Tale Feasts: A Literary Cookbook for Young Readers & Eaters. Tales retold by Jane Yolan, recipes by Heidi E. Y. Stemple, Illustrations by Philippe Beha. “A creative book, which folds fairy tales into a cookbook of kid-friendly recipes…Yolen retells … Continue reading

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Recipe from Graves Library Cookbook:

Kathy Lee’s Chicken 3 boneless chicken breasts 1 c Russian dressing 1 c apricot preserves 1/4 c water 1 green pepper, sliced 1 can pineapple chunks, drained Mix Russian dressing, apricot preserves and water. Pour over chicken in a 9 … Continue reading

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Recipe from Graves Library Cookbook: Marinated Fresh Vegetable Medley

1 garlic clove, halved 1 1/2 c. mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 1 1/2 c. carrots, thinly sliced 1 1/2 c. green onion tops, thinly sliced 1 1/2 c. green pepper rings, thinly sliced 1 1/2 … Continue reading

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