William Sonoma Books by Marie Simmons

Cookies

Williams-Sonoma Collection

Simon & Schuster 2002 Hard Cover $16.95

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Forty exquisite cookies—some time honored favorites, others fresh new ideas—make up this beautifully produced book from Weldon-Owen for Chuck Willams, founder of Williams Sonoma.  Recipes are by Marie Simmons.

·        Crisp Chocolate Bites

·        Double Ginger Snaps

·        Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches

·        Butterscotch Coconut Cookies

Essentials of Healthful Cooking

Nominated for James Beard Cookbook Award

Williams-Sonoma Collection

Oxmoor House Hard Cover $34.95

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Recipes and techniques for wholesome home cooking. The Essentials of Healthful Cooking is a beautifully photographed and designed cookbook with over 130 appealing recipes from elegant appetizers for entertaining to everyday dinners, sandwiches, side dishes, and desserts. Useful and detailed introductory information on the Basics of Healthful Cooking.  Recipes by Marie Simmons and Dana Jacobi and text by Mary Abbott Hess.

·        Tuscan Bean Soup

·        Green Bean and Yellow Tomato Salad with Mint

·        Sicilian Style Swordfish and Spaghetti

·        Baked Apples Filled with Apricots and Figs

 Mastering: Soups & Stews

Williams-Sonoma Collection

Simon & Schuster Hard Cover $19.95

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Williams-Sonoma Mastering Soups & Stews is a complete cooking course in a single volume. Over fifty recipes in step by step format with details photos. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook  this book will be a source of kitchen wisdom that will make you feel like a cooking teacher is always at your side.

·        Carrot-Ginger Soup

·        Chunky Tomato Soup

·        Chicken Shrimp & Andouille Gumbo

·        Beef & Red Wine Stew