Books by Marlena Spieler
- Jewish Traditions Cookbook, 2006, Lorenz Books LLC
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An extraordinary culinary encyclopedia with 400 recipes and 1500 colour photographs celebrating Jewish cooking down the ages, including the great cuisines that helped to influence and shape it, and embracing the fantastic repertoire of foods and dishes it has in turn inspired * Home-cooked comforts, cold table classics, deli delights and innovative fusion food from Russia, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Morocco, Egypt, India, Iran, Israel, the Middle East and America
- Macaroni & Cheese, 2005, Chronicle Books LLC
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From the kitchen that brought us the I-have-never-seen-anything-yummier Grilled Cheese comes the it-just-got-yummier Macaroni & Cheese. The kid-friendly favorite is now being spotted at the trendiest restaurants around town, and this fantastic cookbook has it all. More than 50 classics range from the tried-and-true Yankee Doodle Dandy Baked Macaroni and Cheese and quick to prepare specialties such as the yodel-worthy Alpine Macaroni with Appenzeller and Crème Fraîche to international specialties like Giuvetchi, a Greek dish of orzo in a cinnamon tomato sauce with lamb and kasseri, myzithra, and feta cheeses. There are even a few dessert versions like Falooda, a traditional Indian treat, this one using ricotta and sweet vermicelli, with cherries and a touch of cardamom. Recipes for side salads and soups help round out a balanced meal. Mac & cheese—it'll always please.
- Yummy Potatoes: 65 Downright Delicious Recipes, 2007, Chronicle Books LLC
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Baked, mashed, boiled, or fried, potatoes are always yummy. In this collection of recipes dedicated to the humble spud, 65 mouthwatering dishes range from classic gratins to pan-fried potato cakes to hearty stews. French fries go Vietnamese when tossed into a terrific stir-fry, and potatoes take center stage in entr es like Malaysian Stew and the Mushroom Forager's Cottage Pie. Check out the 20 different ways to make mashed potatoes and the 25 variations on potato salad. With a short history of the tater and a description of its many varieties, vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will be craving some Yummy Potatoes.
- Williams Sonoma Paris: Authentic Recipes Celebrating the Foods of the World, 2004, Oxmoor House
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An insider’s guide to the recipes, ingredients, and traditions that define international city cuisine, the Foods of the World series is the definitive cookbook collection for anyone passionate about food and travel. Richly photographed, with over 45 authentic recipes and in-depth culinary features, each book brings readers closer to the best eating experiences each city has to offer from a culinary authority Americans trust.
Paris, the culinary heart of France, is renowned for its markets, bakeries, and cafés. Traditional and innovative dishes such as Boeuf en Daube, Frisée Salad with Bacon, and Strawberry Soup exemplify the city’s remarkable cuisine.
- Grilled Cheese: 50 Recipes to Make You Melt, 2004, Chronicle Books
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Toasted golden in a pan or browned to melty perfection under the broiler, grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food -- and a meal in itself. And believe it or not, it just got better. Author Marlena Spieler has created 50 mouthwatering new takes on this fromagophile's favorite. Her tantalizing pairings range from hearty Sage Sausage and Jack Cheese with Preserved Lemon to Melted Alpenzell, Emmentaler, Pear, and Cumin. There are also plenty of new twists on the tried and true, such as Smoky Bacon and Cheddar with Chipotle Relish or Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, and Fig Jam. Oozing with cheese suggestions, an array of quick-to-make mustards, and tips on choosing the perfect bread for each sandwich, this cookbook will make anyone stand up and say "cheese!"
- Pasta: Over 100 Tempting Recipes, 2003, Hodder Headline
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In her fantastic new book Marlena Spieler reminds us why we love pasta. She shows how pasta can accommodate any level of cooking skill, any budget, any flavour or theme. It can be sweet or savoury, hot or cold, soup or salad, as long as you have the right collection of mouth-watering recipes to put those endless possibilities into practice. Marlena's recipes range from the exotic — Spinach Filled Cannelloni with Ligurian Walnut Sauce — to the simple — Lemony Spaghetti with Black Olives and Basil — all with rich Mediterranean flavours. This is complemented by a little of the history behind the world's most popular food, and a lot of Marlena's exuberant love of her subject!
- The Jewish Heritage Cookbook, 2002, Lorenz Books
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This outstanding new book is the definitive source for those wanting to delve into the food and culture of the Jewish people. The recipe selection is a tempting and eclectic mix of over 150 classic and contemporary kosher dishes that draw on the culinary traditions of the global Jewish community.
- Vegetable: Williams-Sonoma, 2001, Weldon Owen Publishing
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Williams-Sonoma Collection Vegetable offers more than 40 delicious recipes, including both the classics and fresh new ideas. In these pages, you'll find versatile vegetable dishes for every season and every occasion — from a late summer lunch to a midwinter dinner party. This vibrantly photographed, full-color recipe collection promises to become an essential addition to your kitchen bookshelf.
- What's Cooking: Mexican, 2000, Paragon
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Creating mouth-watering Mexican dishes has never been so easy or exciting. What's Cooking: Mexican combines the know-how of author Marlena Spieler and the easy-to-use format of the What's Cooking series to present 120 delicious Mexican recipes. The book boasts a fascinating collection of recipes that marries traditional fare with new recipes that reflect the vibrancy and vitality of Mexican life.
- Beggars' Banquets / Feeding Friends, 1999, Piatkus
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You don't have to break the bank to give amazing dinner parties. Feeding Friends is packed with mouthwatering recipes and hot tips for saving time and money. This unique cookbook will ensure that whenever you entertain the cost will be low but the results will be perfect.
- Peppers, Peppers, Peppers, 1999, Apple
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In more than 100 recipes, Peppers Peppers Peppers offers an eclectic mix of sweet and spicy with traditional and contemporary. A colorful celebration of the versatile pepper, Marlene Spieler's recipes are innovative and straightforward - few have more than a handful of ingredients. From the fiery hot Thai chile pepper to the mildly sweet and familiar red bell pepper, this cookbook accommodates all tastes with recipes originating in North America, the Mediterranean, the Far East, India, the African continent, the Caribbean and Eastern Europe.
- 101 Essential Tips: Barbecue, 1998, Dorling Kindersley
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The step-by-step series that brings expert advice at an affordable price. Breaks down barbecuing skills into 101 easy-to-grasp tips. Gives quick answers to all questions. Each point can be absorbed in an instant.
- 30 Minute Vegetarian Italian, 1998, Thorson's
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The Italians' passion for good food is legendary. These fresh and invigorating recipes show that it is the simple foods that are the best. Delicious pasta dishes using herbs, tomatoes and a host of other fresh vegetables, leafy salads, garlicky bruschetta, satisfying soups and tasty risottos are all ready to serve in 30 minutes or less.
- Olio di Oliva: Cooking With the Olive and Its Oil, 1998, Apple
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Olive oil has always been a staple of the Mediterranean diet and cooking with olives and olive oil has become part of modern and traditional cuisine throughout the world. It is an intrinsic part of the way we eat. Olives and olive oil pair wonderfully with garlic, chillies, vegetables, pasta, fish and lighter meats, all of which are increasingly featuring in today's diet; not only does onlive oil offer taste, it gives us a healthier option to cooking with butter and other oils.