Quinoa is the superfood you know you should be eating. You’ve heard about it, and how it’s a complete protein, contains all 9 essential amino acids, lowers cholesterol, and is nutrient rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. But how do you actually cook with it? Cherie Schetselaar and Britney Rule show you the tips and tricks to quinoa cooking until you are including it in any dish.

The unassuming pear steals home plate with its flavor and versatility. Read along to learn about how to use the flavors of a pear in savory and sweet dishes.

The Cookbook That Celebrates the Crisp, Colorful, Healthy Fruit Easy to grow, abundant, and delicious, the apple is America's favorite fruit. It has a slightly sour and bitter taste that’s overpowered by juicy sweetness—and it is enjoyed daily in homes across the country. Apples is a cookbook by Julia Rutland that features 50 easy recipes geared for busy cooks who enjoy great flavor. The author is a professional writer, recipe developer, recipe tester, food stylist, and television/media demonstrator, so you can be certain that every recipe is a crowd-pleaser! From drinks and salads to breads, main dishes, and, of course, dessert, the options presented here will become instant family favorites. The book’s full-color photography adds to the enjoyment of cooking. Plus, growing tips and the fruit’s fascinating history make Apples even more useful.
Author: Rutland, Julia.

Keep that fresh-from-the-garden flavor at your table easy to grow and often abundant, squashes are a garden delight. Don’t just drop them off at your neighbor’s front door. Squash is a cookbook by Julia Rutland that features 50 easy recipes for busy cooks who enjoy great flavor. The author is a professional writer, recipe developer, recipe tester, and television/media demonstrator, so you can be certain that every recipe is a crowd-pleaser! And when your gardens are filled with more than you can eat, you’ll find simple and delicious ways to preserve those fresh bounties. People love squashes because the flavor connects them to holidays, special occasions, and shared family dinners. Add squash to your cookbook collection, and savor this wonderful variety of delicious recipes. It features the most popular types of summer and winter squashes: zucchini, yellow, butternut, pumpkin, acorn, spaghetti, and more. These dishes are sure to become instant family favorites.

Easy to grow and delicious to eat, tomatoes can be enjoyed raw and are commonly cooked in recipes. Ranging from the size of a grape to that of a softball, tomatoes provide a sweet, tangy flavor, perfect for salads, appetizers, beverages, pasta, and more. Tomatoes is a cookbook by Julia Rutland that features 50 easy recipes geared for busy cooks who enjoy great flavor. The author is a professional writer, recipe developer, recipe tester, food stylist, and television/media demonstrator, so you can be certain that every recipe is a crowd-pleaser! The book’s full-color photography adds to the enjoyment of cooking. Plus, an entire chapter is devoted to growing tomatoes in your own plot or container garden―with expert tips from a master gardener. Julia further provides plenty of useful information on buying tomatoes and a rundown of the different types available.