Jul-03-2008

Our special Fourth of July/Independence Day Menu Guide has dozens of ideas for the holiday, including recipes from this week's Cookbook Profile, Italian Grill by Mario Batali. In Kate's Global Kitchen, Kate blogs about Sesame Seasonings, a Solar Oven and a new Nutrition Scale, Fred McMillin's wine crew compares California wine against the world in On Wine, and I Love Desserts features Sky High, Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes by Alisa Huntsman and Peter Wynne.

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Italian Grill

Don't settle for standard barbecue fare. Try recipes from the Italian Grill by Mario Batali, including Clams in Cartoccio; Piadina with Taleggio, Coppa, and Apples; and Pork Shoulder Braciole.

Last week's Cookbook Profile: New Orleans Seafood Cookbook by Ralph Brennan

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Sesame Seasoning, Solar Ovens
and a Nutrition Scale

This month Kate reviews a new Hybrid Solar Oven and a new Nutrition Kitchen Scale, plus she introduces a link to Sesame Seasoning Blends perfect for summer meals.

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Sky High

Bake a spectacular cake with Sky High, Irresistible Triple-Layer Cakes by Alisa Huntsman and Peter Wynne, featuring recipes for Neapolitan Rum Cake, Mocha Cake with Espresso Drizzle, and Halloween Sweet Potato Cake.

Last week's I Love Desserts cookbook: Professional Baking by Wayne Gisslen.

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California Versus the World

Fred McMillin's San Francisco tasting panel compares inexpensive California wines to other American and international wines. Which ones are the best? The answers may surprise you.

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Featuring Philippines

• Recipes from Memories of Philippine Kitchens
  • Chicken Adobo
  • Peanut Sauce
  • Lumpia Shanghai
  • Pineapple Sweet and Sour Sauce
  • Barbecued Pork Skewers (Satay)

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Contemporary Southwest
The Café Terra Cotta Cookbook

• Melon Salsa
• Mushroom, Jarlsberg, and Parsley Salad
• Sautéed Shrimp with Chipotle Chile and Green Onions

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