ABRAMS
Chocolate: The Nature of Indulgence (Mar., $29.95) by Ruth Lopez offers a pictorial history of chocolate.
AMERICAN EXPRESS
(dist. by Sterling)
Food & Wine Magazine's 2002 Cookbook: An Entire Year's Recipes (Mar., $29.95) gathers every recipe published in the magazine during 2001.
B & W PUBLISHING
(dist. by Interlink)
London on a Plate (Mar., $27.95), edited by Ferrier Richardson, offers recipes from the city's best chefs.
BAY BOOKS
Gusto Italiano: Quick and Simple Vegetarian Cooking (Mar., $32) by Ursula Ferrigno presents easy-to-prepare recipes that emphasize the diversity of traditional Italian cuisine.
BERKLEY
Vie de France: Sharing Food, Friendship and a Kitchen in the Loire Valley (June, $TBA) by James Haller. Spend a month in Savonnieres with an award-winning chef and his friends; recipes included.
BOOTH-CLIBBORN EDITIONS
(dist. by TBS)
Food by Design (May, $34.95), edited by Antonio Gardoni with Jump Studios, highlights 25 recipes and opinions on food from leading designers and architects including Phillipe Starck, John Pawson and Ron Arad.
BOSTON COMMON PRESS
(dist. by Cook's Illustrated)
The Best Recipe: American Classics (May, $29.95) by Cook's Illustrated magazine editors features regional and down-home dishes including cioppino, hoppin' john, tamale pie and more.
BROADWAY BOOKS
Local Flavors: Recipes, Menus, and Insights from America's Farmers' Markets (June, $39.95) by Deborah Madison provides a new collection of 350 recipes and seasonal menus.
CASSELL ILLUSTRATED
(dist. by Sterling)
Cognac: A Liquid History (Mar., $34.95) by Salvatore Calabrese celebrates the "noble spirit" by introducing the leading families and houses.
CHRONICLE BOOKS
Dean & DeLuca: The Food and Wine Cookbook (Apr., $35) by Jeff Morgan brings the food purveyors' expertise in this cookbook with more than 80 recipes. TV satellite tour.
Dressed to Grill (May, $16.95) by Karen Brooks, Diane Morgan and Reed Darmon is for women who like their grilled meals fast and healthy. 5-city author tour.
CITADEL PRESS
Italian-American Holiday Traditions: Celebrations and Family Entertainment (Aug., $24.95) by Lori Granieri celebrates Italian-American traditions throughout the year with detailed plans for both religious and secular holidays.
FRIEDMAN/FAIRFAX
(dist. by Sterling)
Chef Jamie's Modern Comforts: Healthy Updates for Traditional Foods--Over 200 Recipes with Healthy Tips & Chef's Secrets (Mar., $24.95) by Jamie Gwen and Myles Bader features healthier versions of comfort foods including macaroni and cheese, chicken and dumplings, cinnamon rolls and more.
HACHETTE
(dist. by Sterling)
Hachette Wine Guide 2002: The French Wine Bible (Mar., $34.95) includes detailed maps and four indexes to look up a wine by its name, producer, appellation or commune.
HARPERCOLLINS
The Jimtown Store Cookbook: Recipes from Sonoma County's Favorite Country Market (Apr., $29.95) by Carrie Brown and John Werner offers seasonal recipes from the historic store in Healdsburg, Calif. Author publicity.
American Pie: Slices of Life (and Pie) from America's Back Roads (May, $23.95) by Pascale Le Draoulec takes readers on a journey to find real people and authentic homemade pie.
Chez Panisse Fruit (May, $34.95) by Alice Waters celebrates fruit dishes both savory and sweet. Author tour.
My Kitchen in Spain: 235 Authentic Regional Recipes (June, $29.95) by Janet Mendel provides Spanish recipes highlighted with cultural and historical information.
Mediterranean Street Food: Stories, Soups, Snacks, Sandwiches, Barbecues, Sweets, and More, from Europe, North Africa and the Middle East (July, $24.95) by Anissa Helou explains how to recreate the diverse street foods of Mediterranean nations.
HARPERRESOURCE
The Ex-Boyfriend Cookbook: Love, Loss and What We Ate (June, $24.95) by Thisbe Nissen and Erin Ergenbright features delicious (true) memories and great recipes.
THE HARVARD COMMON PRESS
A Fistful of Lentils: Syrian-Jewish Recipes from Grandma Fritzie's Kitchen (Mar., $24.95) by Jennifer Felicia Abadi presents more than 125 recipes along with the author's family anecdotes and history. 25,000 first printing.
The Wild Vegetarian Cookbook: A Forager's Culinary Guide (in the Field or in the Supermarket) to Preparing and Savoring Wild (and Not So Wild) Natural Foods, with More than 500 Recipes (Apr., $29.95) by "Wildman" Steve Brill. 25,000 first printing.
HAY HOUSE
Vegetarian Meals for People On-the-Go: 101 Quick & Easy Recipes (May, $13.95) by Vimala Rodgers is designed for busy people. Advertising.
HILL STREET PRESS
Bevelyn Blair's Everyday Cookies (Mar., $22.50) by Bevelyn Blair. This third book in Blair's baking library features more than 350 recipes.
HIPPOCRENE BOOKS
Cajun Women Cook: Recipes & Stories from South Louisiana's Kitchens (Mar., $24.95) by Nicole Fontenot and Alicia Fontenot Vidrine offers more than 300 recipes collected by the authors during their travels.
French Caribbean Cuisine (Mar., $24.95) by Stephanie Ovide contains more than 150 recipes from the French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique.
HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
Cooking Thin with Chef Kathleen: 200 Easy Recipes for Healthy Weight Loss (Apr., $27) by Kathleen Daelemans. The chef who went from a size 22 to a size 6 tells how to do it and still enjoy delicious meals. 50,000 first printing. 8-city author tour.
CookSmart: Perfect Recipes for Every Day (May, $28) by Pam Anderson, the USA Today columnist and author, shows how to make perfection convenient. 35,000 first printing. 11-city author tour.
INTERLINK
Cucina Siciliana (Mar., $26.95) by Clarissa Hyman takes a cook's tour of Sicily's best chefs, finest ingredients and delicious recipes.
New Jewish Cuisine (Mar., $26.95) by Carole Sobell presents a contemporary approach to kosher cooking.
KNOPF
The Healthy Kitchen: Recipes for a Better Body, Life, and Spirit (Apr., $24) by Andrew Weil, M.D., and Rosie Daley joins two popular authorities on the subject of healthy eating and cooking. 750,000 first printing. Ad/promo. Ties into a 26-part PBS-TV series. 22-city author tour.
MEREDITH
Better Homes & Gardens B.B.Q.P.D.Q (Mar., $14.95) gathers more than 200 grilling recipes using common ingredients for uncommon results. 35,000 first printing.
MITCHELL BEAZLEY
(dist. by Phaidon Press)
Guide to the Wines of California (Mar., $14.95) by Stephen Brock includes significant California wine producers, a listing of their wines and an analysis of recent vintages; includes six maps.
MORROW
Recipe for a Country Inn: Fine Food from the Inn at Twin Linden (Apr., $29.95) by Donna Leahy features recipes from the Lancaster County, Pa., inn's owner/chef.
Asian Grilling: 85 Kebabs, Skewers, Satays and Other Asian-Inspired Recipes for Your Barbecue (June, $24.95) by Su-Mei Yu combines the American passion for grilling with bold Asian flavors.
Process This!: New Recipes for the New Generation of Food Processors Plus Dozens of Time-Saving Tips (July, $27.50) by Jean Anderson shows how to use the new generation of food processors to their best advantage.
W.W. NORTON
What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explored (May, $25.95) by Robert L. Wolke. Does the alcohol really boil off when cooking with wine? Wolk explores kitchen mysteries, providing explanations with wit.
Let the Flames Begin: Tips, Techniques, and Recipes for Real Live Fire Cooking (June, $30) by Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby is a new grilling bible from the authors of Thrill of the Grill. Author tour.
THE O'BRIEN PRESS
The Whiskeys of Ireland (Apr., $24.95) by Peter Mulryan looks at whiskey's history, its impact on Ireland's culture and economics, and its lore.
PAVILION
(dist. by Trafalgar Square)
Masterclass in Italian Cooking (Apr., $40) by Maxine Clark features 20 of the world's foremost Italian chefs; includes 120 recipes.
Lorenza's Italian Seasons: 200 Recipes for Family and Friends (Mar., $37.50) by Lorenza de'Medici offers new recipes from the celebrated chef.
CLARKSON POTTER
Family Pleasing Recipes (Mar., $19.95), the first in the Pillsbury Doughboy series, focuses on meals that are fast, fun and easy. 60,000 first printing. Ad/promo.
The Babbo Cookbook (Apr., $40) by Mario Batali features recipes from Batali's New York City restaurant. 75,000 first printing.
Potluck at Midnight Farm: Celebrating Food, Family, and Friends on Martha's Vineyard (Apr., $32.50) by Tamara Weiss identifies the essentials for organizing great gatherings; features 100 recipes. Ad/promo. Author publicity.
Whole Foods Cookbook (June, $25.95) by Steve Petusevsky and the Whole Foods Market team emphasizes vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients; includes 350 recipes. 75,000 first printing.
RANDOM HOUSE
The Foster's Market Cookbook (Apr., $35) by Sara Foster with Sally Belk King offers old-fashioned ideas on how food should taste and new-fashioned ideas on how to prepare it. Advertising. Author tour.
READER'S DIGEST BOOKS
The Encyclopedia of Italian Cooking: 1001 Authentic Recipes (Apr., $32.95) by Reader's Digest editors, edited by Carla Bardi, celebrates classic Italian food.
RED ROCK PRESS
459 Columbus Ave., Suite 114, New York, N.Y., 10024; redrockprs@aol.com
A Month of Sundaes (May, $16.95) by Michael Turback features recipes for this American dessert plus visits to ice cream emporiums. Ad/promo.
RODALE BOOKS
A Man, a Can, and a Plan (June, $14.95) by David Joachim is a no-nonsense meal-in-a-can cookbook for guys. 35,000 first printing.
RUTLEDGE HILL PRESS
El Charro Cafe Cookbook (June, $19.99), edited by Michael and Jane Stern, gathers the recipes of signature dishes found in local American restaurants.
STEWART, TABORI & CHANG
I'm Just Here for the Food: Heat + Food = Cooking (Apr., $32.50) by Alton Brown. The host of Television Food Network's Good Eats combines recipes with the whys and wherefores of cooking. 75,000 first printing. 10-city author tour. 15-city national satellite tour.
TEN SPEED PRESS
Lumiere (Mar., $35) by Rob Feenie features recipes from the premier restaurant in Vancouver, B.C.
The Convent Cook: Divine Meals for Families Large and Small (June, $24.95) by Maria Tisdall. The cook for a Benedictine convent in New Jersey shares her recipes.
Girardet (June, $40) by Fredy Girardet is the first English-language edition of this cookbook from a grand patriarch of French cuisine.
TRAFALGAR SQUARE
Herbes de Provence: Seven Top Provencial Chefs and Their Recipes (Apr., $29.95) by Anthony Gardiner shares original French delights. A Good Cook Book Club selection.
TUTTLE
The Complete Asian Cookbook (May, $39.95) by Charmaine Solomon is a 25th anniversary edition
TUTTLE/PERIPLUS EDITIONS
Sushi Modern: The Essential Kitchen Series (Apr., $18.95) by Hideo Dekura. Fusion cooking meets sushi.
Vegetarian Asian: The Essential Kitchen Series (Apr., $18.95) by Lynelle Scott-Aitkin provides vegetarian recipes from an array of Asian countries.
TYNDALE HOUSE
Food and Love Cookbook (May, $14.99) by Gary Smalley intersperses more than 60 healthy recipes with "love recipes" for healthy marriages.
VILLARD
Los Barrios Family Cookbook: Tex-Mex Recipes from the Heart of San Antonio (June, $22.95) by Diana Barrios Trevino collects recipes from the San Antonio restaurant. Author tour.
WILEY
The Bold Vegetarian Chef: Adventurous Ways with Soy, Beans, Grains, and Vegetables (Aug., $30) by Ken Charney demonstrates 200 creative ways to cook vegetarian.
NEIL WILSON PRESS
(dist. by Interlink)
The Whisk(e)y Treasury (Mar., $29.95) by Walter Schobert. This reference covers brands, personalities, blends, distilleries, companies and technical terms for the whiskey enthusiast.
