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Recipes for Your Book Group

Recipe for the Book-Club Buck from Peterson’s Happy Hour

Thankfully, your husband didn’t notice your new designer purse. And when he asked what “the girls” were reading this week, you pulled the “Edgar Allan Poe” card out of your sleeve. You were inspired, of course, by the Amontillado-based buck served at the last, ah, “discussion.” It’s good you’ve been getting a lot of practice bluffing—because what happens at Book Club, stays at Book Club.

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Pea Pesto Crostini Recipe from Giada at Home by Giada De Laurentiis

Born in Italy, Giada was raised in Los Angeles by a gregarious Italian family. While her grandmother, aunt, and mother brought her up on generations-old recipes, Giada also became enamored with the bright and clean flavors of California’s abundant seasonal fruits and vegetables. Giada at Home presents recipes from both traditions, all with Giada’s signature style. We’re delighted to share a delicious recipe for pea pesto crostini – perfect finger food for your book group!

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Curried Carrot Soup Recipe from Rita Golden Gelman Author of Female Nomad and Friends

In 1987, Rita Golden Gelman, newly divorced, set out to live her dream. She sold all her possessions and became a nomad. She wrote a book about her journey and, in 2001, insisted on putting her personal e-mail address in the last chapter—against all advice. It turned out to be a fortuitous decision. She has met thousands of readers, stayed in their homes, and sat around kitchen tables sharing stories and food and laughter. Now Gelman includes her own adventures, as well as those of writers and readers telling tales of their travels.

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Jillian Michaels on Why Mastering Healthy Eating and Living Has Never Been Easier

Jillian Michaels has been helping millions of people become hotter and healthier without their having to obsess over food or exercise. The key is ditching fad diets and chemical-filled Franken-foods in order to optimize your metabolic function and maximize your overall health. Jillian understands that your life is busy and your time is precious. The Master Your Metabolism Cookbook delivers simple, great-tasting meals with minimal ingredients that can be made in thirty minutes or less. Download Jillian’s recipe for guacamole – perfect for book group meetings and healthy snacktime anytime.

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Frances Mayes Shares Recipes from Every Day in Tuscany

Celebrate your book group with an all-out Tuscan feast! Frances Mayes shares recipes from Every Day in Tuscany perfect for making your meeting as warm and delicious as the Italian countryside.

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Tips from Maître Fromager Max McCalman: How to Shop for Cheese

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Recipe from The Bubbly Bar

Spice up your discussion with some pure passion: Turn up the heat with the spicy bite of chili and the tangy flavor of passion fruit in this seductive potion. If passion fruit is in season, use fresh strained juice.

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