ABSOLUTE PRESS
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Cuisinier Gascon: Memories and Meals of a Gascon Chef (May, $34.95) by Pascal Aussignac features more than 100 recipes from Gascony.
AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN
Cooking for Two 2010: The Year's Best Recipes Cut Down to Size (Apr., $35) suggests shopping tips and smart strategies. 75,000 first printing.
ANDREWS MCMEEL
Eating Local: 150 Recipes from the Farm to Your Table (May, $35) by Sur la Table and Janet Fletcher shows how to use fresher ingredients every day.
Steak with Friends: At Home, with Rick Tramonto (May, $35) by Rick Tramonto with Mary Goodbody, shares 150 steak and seafood recipes from his own home and famous Chicago restaurants.
ANOVA/PAVILION
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Chocolate Magic: A Collection of Devilishly Decadent Recipes (May, $14.95) by Kate Shiraz offers easy, no-nonsense recipes ideal for novice cooks and chocoholics.
ARTISAN
Eat Tweet (July, $16.95) by Maureen Evans serves up recipes in Twitter form (140 characters or less).
ATRIA BOOKS
The French Women Don't Get Fat Cookbook (Apr., $26.99) by Mireille Guiliano distills the principles from Guiliano's bestselling French Women series. 250,000 first printing.
BARRON'S
Spaghetti: Over 130 Recipes (Apr., $14.99) by Carla Bardi resembles a spaghetti package and features ingenious methods of preparation.
MITCHELL BEAZLEY/OCTOPUS
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Tana's Kitchen Secrets (June, $26.99) by Tana Ramsay. Chef Gordon's wife, well known in the U.K., offers 200 recipes for everyday meals in her first U.S. publication.
CHRONICLE BOOKS
Whoopie Pies (May, $16.95) by Sarah Billingsley and Amy Treadwell predicts America's next dessert rage with complete details on equipment, technique, pairing suggestions, and more.
How to Cook Like a Top Chef (June, $29.95) by the creators and contestants of Top Chef offers the third installment in a series profiling the show's six seasons, matching contestants with signature techniques.
COUNTERPOINT
(dist. by PGW)
Ripe: The Search for the Perfect Tomato (Mar., $26) by Arthur Allen reveals the story behind the fruit, its farmers, and its fans around the world.
CROWN
The Master Your Metabolism Cookbook (Apr., $26) by Jillian Michaels. The companion cookbook to the diet bestseller. 175,000 first printing.
ECCO
Molto Gusto: Easy Italian Cooking (Apr., $29.99) by Mario Batali presents simple Italian recipes from New York City's Otto Enoteca and Pizzeria. 125,000 first printing.
FIREFLY
Cocktails Made Easy: 500 Drinks, 14 Key Ingredients (Mar., $24.95) by Simon Difford. Everyday items and a few simple tools are all you need.
Food Presentation Secrets: Styling Techniques of Professionals (Mar., $29.95) by Cara Hobday and Jo Denbury provides professional cooking school instruction and recipes for some 100 sweet and savory garnishes.
FLAMMARION
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Paris Pâtisseries (Mar., $40) by Julia Hung features the signature recipes and historical backgrounds of 20 top Parisian pastry chefs.
GIBBS SMITH
Cheese: Exploring Taste and Tradition (May, $35) by Patricia Michelson details, through 100 recipes, how to source, store, taste, and serve.
HARPERSTUDIO
BBQ 25 (May, $19.99) by Adam Perry Lang reveals an ultra-foolproof guide to the 25 most popular barbecue dishes. 70,000 first printing.
HARVARD COMMON PRESS
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25 Essentials: Techniques for Planking (Apr., $12.95) by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig provides tips and recipes for beginners and experienced cooks alike.
HIPPOCRENE
Flavors of Malaysia: A Journey Through Time, Tastes, and Traditions (May, $40) by Susheela Raghavan celebrates Malay culinary traditions and traces their Chinese, Indian, Thai, Arab, and European influences.
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT
Cat Cora's Classics with a Twist: Fresh Takes on Favorite Dishes (June, $30) by Cat Cora. The Iron Chef star makes popular dishes faster, fresher, and lighter. 50,000 first printing. Author tour.
HYPERION
Skinny Italian: Eat It and Enjoy It—Live La Bella Vita and Look Great Too! (May, $19.99) by Teresa Giudice. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star teaches how to eat Italian favorites and still fit into skinny jeans. 150,000 first printing.
KODANSHA INT'L.
Mayumi's Kitchen: Macrobiotic Cooking for Body and Soul (June, $29.95) by Mayumi Nishimura. Madonna's private chef shares recipes for healthy living. Author tour.
KYLE BOOKS
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The Brazilian Kitchen: 100 Classic and Creative Recipes for the Home Cook (Mar., $24.95) by Leticia Moreinos Schwartz illustrates simple techniques for 100 recipes. Author tour.
MACMILLAN UK/WEIDENFELD & NICOLSON
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From Nature to Plate: Seasonal Recipes from the Kitchin (May, $44.95) by Tom Kitchin marries seasonal Scottish produce with classical French techniques.
MORROW COOKBOOKS
Miss Dahl's Voluptuous Delights (Mar., $35) by Sophie Dahl. The granddaughter of Roald Dahl offers 100 recipes, arranged by season and accompanied by personal commentary.
Impossible to Easy (Apr., $29.95) by Robert Irvine and Brian O'Reilly. Two familiar kitchen wizards instruct busy cooks on keeping food simple but great. 35,000 first printing.
NEW HOLLAND
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At Home & in the Mood (Apr., $35) by Luke Mangan dishes up a compendium of recipes for fine yet accessible dining.
W.W. NORTON
Fiesta at Rick's: Fabulous Food, Luscious Libations, Great Times with Friends (May, $35) by noted Chicago foodie Rick Bayless presents 150 recipes for fun and easy entertaining. Author tour.
WELDON OWEN
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Williams-Sonoma Cooking from the Farmers Market (May, $34.95) by Jodi Liano tells how to identify, select, and store fruits and veggies; includes 245 recipes.
Williams-Sonoma: The Art of Preserving (June, $29.95) by Rick Field and Betsy Courchesne offers tips, techniques, and recipes; includes features on infused spirits, savory butters, and more.
OXMOOR HOUSE
Classic Southern Desserts (Apr., $29.95) by Southern Living editors. Some 200 recipes submitted by generations of home cooks are updated for today's trends and ingredients.
Cooking Light First Foods (Aug., $19.95) by Cooking Light editors presents 100 dietitian-created recipes that follow baby's natural development.
PARRAGON BOOKS
1 Ingredient, 4 Ways (Apr.), compiled by Parragon, tells you how to do just that.
Mmmm. Cookbooks: Baking, ... Casseroles, ... Chocolate, and ... Pasta (Apr.), compiled by Parragon, are additions to the publisher's compact-sized series.
PHAIDON PRESS
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The Silver Spoon: Summer (Apr., $39.95) by Phaidon editors includes 350 recipes for picnics, barbecues, light meals, and more.
CLARKSON POTTER
Giada at Home (Mar., $35) by Giada De Laurentiis shares her favorite Italian dishes, some modern and some generations-old family recipes. 600,000 first printing.
Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood (Apr., $29.99) by Trisha Yearwood blends easy recipes, a tribute to Southern hospitality, and good times. 150,000 first printing.
In the Green Kitchen (Apr., $28) by Alice Waters champions the sustainable food movement with 30 basic cooking techniques and recipes. 125,000 first printing.
QUARRY BOOKS
The Wine Lover's Devotional: 365 Days of Information, Advice, and Lore for the Ardent Aficionado (July, $19.99) by Jonathon Alsop uncorks a yearlong collection for the passionate oenophile.
READER'S DIGEST BOOKS
Life's Too Short to Chop Onions (Apr., $14.95) by Kitty Greenwald. Easy and fun recipes for the gal who's got better things to do.
RIZZOLI
Flair: Exquisite Invitations, Lush Flowers, and Gorgeous Table Settings for Special Occasions (Apr., $29.95) by Joe Nye with Caitlin Leffel encourages party givers to focus on just one or two elements to reduce stress and maximize impact.
RODALE
Flat Belly Diet! Family Cookbook (Apr., $26.99) by Liz Vaccariello with Sally Kuzemchak features 150 family-friendly classics with a healthy MUFA (mono-unsaturated fatty acids) twist.
The South Beach Diet Super Quick Cookbook: 175 Healthy and Delicious Recipes Ready in 30 Minutes or Less (May, $27.99) by Arthur Agatston, M.D. Eat healthy while losing weight or maintaining weight loss.
RUNNING PRESS
Eat What You Love: More than 300 Incredible Recipes Low in Sugar, Fat, and Calories (Mar., $29.95) by Marlene Koch. This family-friendly diabetes and weight-loss cookbook includes info on diabetic exchanges and carb tracking. 50,000 first printing.
Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices (Apr., $17.95) by Michael J. Gelb shows how to let the power of wine tap into left brain/right brain creative potential. 60,000 first printing.
RYLAND PETERS & SMALL
Decorating Cupcakes, Cakes & Cookies (Mar., $19.95) by Annie Rigg gussies up more than 50 easy ideas for birthdays, holidays, weddings, or every day.
The Popina Book of Baking (Mar., $24.95) by Isidora Popovic instructs on making organic cakes, cookies, and tarts.
SOURCEBOOKS/CUMBERLAND HOUSE
Frogmore Stew, Sweet Potato Pie, and Muscadine Wine: The Folklore and Art of the Best Lowcountry Kitchens (May, $29.99) by Joseph Dabney provides recipes, history, and a tour of the South's romantic regions.
STEWART, TABORI & CHANG
Coming Home: A Seasonal Guide to Creating Family Traditions (Mar., $27.50) by Rosanna Bowles shares easy decorations, healthy cooking tips, and ways to establish holiday traditions.
Ham: An Obsession with the Hindquarter (Mar., $29.95) by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough delivers 100 hammy recipes from around the world.
United Cakes of America: Recipes Celebrating Every State (May, $29.95) by Warren Brown tours the country to update regional confections. 75,000 first printing.
TAUNTON PRESS
Cooking from the Garden: Best Recipes from Kitchen Gardener (Mar., $29.95), edited by Ruth Lively, suggests ways to utilize abundant yields and take advantage of seasonal buys at the market.
TEN SPEED PRESS
Ready for Dessert: My Best Recipes (Apr., $35) by David Lebovitz dishes up 150 of the author's favorite recipes along with 10 new ones.
TIN HOUSE BOOKS
(dist. by PGW)
The Hour: A Cocktail Manifesto (June, $16.95) by Bernard DeVoto details how and why we drink—properly.
TUTTLE
A Cook's Journey to Japan: 100 Recipes from Japanese Kitchens (Apr., $27.95) by Sarah Marx Feldner introduces the authentic foods eaten by the country's everyday populace.
UNIVERSE
1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die (Mar., $36.95) by Adrian Tierney-Jones guides readers through the staggering multitude of brews; adds tasting notes and pairing suggestions.
UNIV. OF CALIFORNIA PRESS
Daring Pairings: A Master Sommelier Matches Distinctive Wines with Recipes from His Favorite Chefs (Apr., $34.95) by Evan Goldstein.
UNIV. PRESS OF KENTUCKY
The Kentucky Bourbon Cookbook (Apr., $24.95) by Albert Schmid gathers recipes for every course using the famous bluegrass spirit.
WHITE STAR
(dist. by Rizzoli)
Italy's Great Chefs & Their Secrets (May, $45) by Academie da Barilla celebrates the country's cuisine with chefs from each region sharing recipes and traditions.
WILEY
Edible: A Celebration of Local Foods (Apr., $29.95) by T. Ryder celebrates America's local food heroes and traditions.
WILEY/BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, 15th Edition (Aug., $29.95). This revised edition delivers more than 1,000 classic recipes with a contemporary twist.
WILEY/PILLSBURY
Pillsbury Easy as Pie: 140 Simple Recipes + 1 Readymade Pie Crust = Sweet Success (Mar., $19.95) by Pillsbury editors features everyday favorites and special-occasion treats, all made with refrigerated dough.
WORKMAN
Planet Barbecue (May, $37.95) by Steven Raichlen serves up a 53-country, 275-recipe cultural foray into the best barbecue on the planet.
