Essential Independence Day goodies
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Happy Independence Day to all those who celebrate. The Fourth of July sees American nationals all over the world look back to that day in 1776, and the establishment of the United States of America. If you are planning your annual gathering, and want a little recipe assistance, we have all you need.
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Pictured above: Fall-Apart Baby Back Ribs with Maple Chipotle Sauce from My Street Food Kitchen by Jennifer Joyce
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Rogelio Garcia’s award-winning Convivir is our cookbook of the month for July
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‘Whether you are planning a dinner for a special occasion with friends and family—in which case one of my featured menus might be just the thing—or want to incorporate new techniques and recipes in your cooking, I hope you will come to share my passion for modern Mexican cuisine and fresh, local ingredients.’ Rogelio Garcia
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Congratulations to Michelin-starred chef Rogelio Garcia whose recently published book Convivir: Modern Mexican Cuisine in California’s Wine Country has just won the James Beard Book Award, in the Restaurant and Professional category. We are delighted to have the book newly added to ckbk, and to name it our cookbook of the month for July!
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Top Chef alumni Rogelio is currently executive chef at Auro—named one of the best new restaurants in America by Esquire Magazine. In Convivir he brings us the ethos of his cuisine—convivir literally means “to live together”—whether that be the happy marriage of ingredients in a dish, or meeting others over good food and wine. Recipes showcase traditional Mexican flavors, adapted for a modern lifestyle and brought within reach of the home cook.
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We love Convivir so much we are making it our #ckbkclub Cookbook of The Month for July, the perfect opportunity to get stuck in and whip up a California-style, Mexican dish or two. If you haven’t taken part before, all you have to do is join the #ckbkclub group on Facebook, and post your photos and comments. We can’t wait to see what you make!
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A lifetime achievement award for Rose Levy Beranbaum
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The highest honor at the James Beard Foundation Book Awards goes to… Rose Levy Beranbaum, who has been inducted into their Cookbook Hall of Fame. From her first cooking lessons with the great James Beard himself, to a career that has seen her take her place as one of the great American cookbook writers, Rose has brought a joy for baking and many award-winning and much-loved cookbooks to her American readers.
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Congratulations on such a well-deserved accolade!
Unfamiliar with Rose’s work? Start by baking one of the hugely tempting recipes from The Baking Bible.
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As the temperature rises, cooking seems a lot less appealing, and what you really want to eat is something light and fresh. Cue a salad.
The great Peter Gordon knows his way around a salad plate, and his book Salads: The New Main Course, is a must-read at this time of year.
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Also explore our collections of Easy Summer Salads, and Picnic Salads for Summer, for plenty of cool recipes for hot days.
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Ingredient focus: blueberries
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Native to North America, the blueberry is a small deep-blue fruit found on a bushy plant. The plump round berry is rich in antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory qualities, and is widely eaten for its health giving properties as well as its sweet, mild tangy flavor.
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A component of many classic American sweet bakes, such as Blueberry Muffins and Blueberry Cobbler, it works in a great variety of dishes, and also makes great jam. Find a recipe for an easy Frozen Uncooked Blueberry Jam, and eleven other great recipes with blueberries in our collection of 12 Ways with Blueberries.
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6 of the best sorbet recipes
There is nothing like sorbet for a refreshing addition to a savory dish, a palate cleanser between courses, or a light dessert. So here are six superb sorbets.
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from 4 Grosvenor Square by Danilo Cortellini
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from Frozen Desserts by Francisco Migoya
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from Gjelina: Cooking from Venice, California by Travis Lett
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from Marcella Cucina by Marcella Hazan
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from An Invitation to Italian Cooking by Antonio Carluccio
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from Mowgli Street Food by Nisha Katona
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