Becky Johnson

The exotic cooking of Thailand and Asia made easy, with a guide to ingredients and over 300 step-by-step recipes. It is a wonderful collection of authentic Thai and Asian recipes, with over 300 step-by-step recipes shown in more than 1400 photographs. . It presents a visual encyclopedia of Thai and Asian ingredients and how to use them, from rice and noodles through tofu and shellfish to meats, poultry, exotic fruits and delicious aromatic spices.

Thai cuisine is one of the most popular ways of eating, and this fabulous book has 180 wonderful, fragrant recipes to try out. It includes fascinating information about the history and traditions of this rich culture and also includes a fully illustrated guide to Thai ingredients, with preparation and cooking techniques. The easy-to-use recipe section covers every occasion for serving Thai food, including appetizers, soups, salads, poultry, vegetable and fish dishes, as well as desserts. A host of fabulous taste sensations are featured bringing together classic and modern dishes such as Green Curry Puffs and Salmon Marinated with Thai Spices, or, for dessert, there are offerings of Mangoes with Sweet Sticky Rice, and Coconut and Lemon Grass Ice Cream. This is truly a book to be treasured by all lovers of aromatic and flavourful food.

Summer Wishes is a book of simple summertime pleasures. It encourages imagination to create fun memories and adventures

With humor, honesty and faith Becky Johnson and her daughter Rachel Randolph determine to tackle the stuff that is stressing them out, once and for all. From interviews with friends and lots of research they came up with The Ten Most Common Stressors That Mess with a Woman’s Mind: daily challenges that routinely steal her sense of peace and joy. Together Becky and Rachel cook up a plan to live a less depleted and more nourished life. Opposites in many ways mom and daughter share their successes and failures as they make peace with their imperfect bodies, create living spaces they love, get wiser in their relationships, tame jam-packed schedules, settle into God’s love, and more. In short, they stumble and journey together toward a life that better nourishes them – body, mind, soul and spirit.

You can discover the amazing versatility of wok cooking, with this collection of more than 160 fresh and aromatic dishes. Every occasion is catered for, with recipes for Crispy Snacks and Finger Food; Soups and Appetizers; Poultry Dishes; Meat Dishes; Shellfish and Fish; Vegetable Main Dishes; Vegetables and Side Dishes; and even Sweet Dishes and Desserts. You can enjoy spicy snacks and appetizers such as Spiced Noodle Pancakes and Hot and Sour Soup, speedy sizzling main courses like Scented Chicken Wraps and Stir-fried Crispy Tofu, and even wok-fried desserts such as Sweet and Spicy Rice Fritters. It includes beautifully illustrated with 270 sensational photographs, each dish features a full nutritional analysis to make meal planning easy. Cooking with a wok is one of the simplest ways of making delicious food, and it is so versatile, it can be used for stir-frying, braising, steaming and deep-frying. This fantastic volume has over 160 recipes to suit every palate and occasion: try Chinese Crispy Five-spice Chicken, Steamed Mussels in Coconut Milk and Balinese Vegetable Soup. A guide to the equipment, cooking techniques and ingredients takes you from stir-frying and smoking to steaming rice and noodles, explaining all the ingredients, from tofu and meat to spices and sauces. This fully illustrated guide to wok cooking will guarantee great results every time.

Becky Johnson and her daughter Rachel Randolph come from a long line of laughter. The female side of her family tree is dotted with funny storytellers, prolific authors, hospitable home cooks, and champion chatters.In We Love, We Laugh, We Cook, Becky—a butter and bacon loving mama—and Rachel—a vegan bean eating daughter—share stories of their crazy, wonderful, and sometimes challenging lives as Rachel becomes a mother herself.Becky is messy; Rachel craves order. Becky forgets what month it is; Rachel is an organizational genius. (At least before baby arrives.) Sprinkled throughout are the lip-smacking, nourishing recipes they love to make and share.From food for a family reunion of thirty, to lunch for a party of one in a high chair, to a hot meal for a sick friend, the authors demonstrate grace, acceptance, and love to others through the bonding gifts of humor, attentive listening, and cooking … whether diners prefer beef or tofu in their stew.

This is for everyday and special occasions. Four recipe chapters - Cheese Fondues, Stock Fondues, Oil Fondues, and Sweet Fondues - bring together 20 sensational recipes embracing the best of European and Far Eastern dipping. It contains essential information on pots and forks, plus practical tips on preparing, serving and eating fondues. Fantastic recipes include classic Swiss Cheese Fondue with Warm, Herbed Vegetables and Garlic Croutes, Mongolian Firepot, Blackberry Fondue with Figs and Frangipane Pastries, and Bitter Chocolate Fondue with Poached Pears and Ice Cream. 100 pictures include key steps and techniques and a glorious photograph of every finished dish. It is delicious ideas for simple dippers, including breads, crisps and crackers; vegetables; fruit; and cakes, biscuits and cookies. Stylish, tasty and simple to prepare, it is no wonder that fondues are back in fashion. There's very little preparation needed and, as the diners do the cooking, you'll spend a lot less time in the kitchen. Ideal for informal dinner parties, fondues also make a fun weekday family meal, and are perfect for impromptu suppers. Find out how to prepare all sorts of fondues, from Dolcelatte Fonduta with Rosemary Skewers to Creme Anglaise with Raspberry Meringues. There are ideas, too, for hot oil and simmering stock fondues, and you'll also discover all sorts of dunkable dippers, from spicy fish fritters and Moroccan meatballs to spring rolls and banana fritters. With 20 fabulous step-by-step recipes, advice on fondue pots and forks, a whole host of practical tips and techniques, and 100 stunning photographs, this is an inspirational guide to a fun and easy method of entertaining and eating.

The simple wok is one of the world's oldest and most popular cooking implements. Inspired by its versatility, and the delicious tastes of South-east Asia, this irresistible book brings together a mouthwatering collection of dishes. An expert introduction provides information on types of wok, its history and other special equipment, as well as practical advice on preparing ingredients and using a wok. There are 180 recipes from a range of culinary traditions from the sweet coconut curries of Southern India to the fiery Thai stir-fries. Every dish is photographed step by step, making it easy to achieve success every time.

Tofu is an essential ingredient for modern living. Not only is it low in fat and high in protein - and thought to lower cholesterol - it is also delicious and incredibly versatile. This unique book opens with an informative introduction to tofu and the many tofu-related products available. With more than 60 easy-to-cook dishes in this collection, there is something for every occasion.