Not Quite a Diet, More Than a Cookbook, Diana Henry Gets It Just Right — New Cookbook

The angle: “Accidentally healthy” dishes that redefine diet food.

Recipes for right now: Japanese Ginger and Garlic Chicken, Sweet Saffron Roasted Tomatoes with Labneh, Berry and Hibiscus Sorbet, Whole Roasted Fish with Tahini Dressing, Blackberry and Apple Rye Galette

Who would enjoy this book? People tired of dieting, cooks in the habit (or trying to) of eating with the seasons, omnivores with a love for vegetables.

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10 Things Every Kitchen Needs That You Can’t See — Life in the Kitchen

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Choosing the right equipment for your kitchen is important and we believe that making educated choices can keep clutter down and harmony in the home. That said, the most important stuff in your kitchen isn’t your handmade Swedish cutting board or even your new Vitamix that cost as much as your first car. No, the things that every kitchen needs most aren’t actually things you can see at all!

Read on for our picks for the 10 things your kitchen (and your cooking) need most of all. If you’re missing one or two, is it time to put it in place? These are 10 essentials that fit in every space devoted to good food and nourishment, no matter how big or small!

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Feast With Your Eyes & Then With Your Fork — New Cookbook

The angle: Beautiful foods just taste better.

Recipes for right now: Summer Berry-Coconut Milk Ice Pops, Salmon Banh Mi, Summer Squash Pasta with Green Goddess Dressing, Millet-Stuffed Peppers with Tomatillo Salsa, Broiled Figs with Za’atar and Pecans

Who would enjoy this book? Cooks who love the art of presenting food as much as cooking it; people with CSAs.

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Maybe We All Would Be Healthier If We Stored Our Vegetables in a Hammock — Bright Ideas

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What’s the best way to eat your daily recommended fruits and vegetables? Put them at eye level in the fridge, where you can see them (and remember to eat them). We’re fans of this strategy, as are the designers of the Fabrack, which is basically a hammock for your fruits and vegetables. Is this a product-oriented solution to the all-too-ineffective produce drawer?

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