James O. Fraioli

WINNER of the GOLD Medal from the 2023 Independent Publisher Book Awards Toast to the good life with the Red Rocker’s best cocktail recipes! Sammy Hagar may be best known as the former frontman of the iconic band Van Halen. His fans know him as the Red Rocker and as the songwriter behind hits like “I Can’t Drive 55,” “Right Now,” and “Why Can’t This Be Love.” However, music is just one of his passions. Sammy is a businessman, a connoisseur of great cocktails, and the creator of Cabo Wabo Tequila, Sammy’s Beach Bar Rums, and—along with his good friend and celebrity restaurateur Guy Fieri—a line of Santo Tequilas and Mezquila. He created Cabo Wabo Cantinas and Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grills so people could hang out with their friends and families, have a few drinks, laugh, and enjoy the good times and unique cultures of the places he enjoys most—and the recipes in Sammy’s Cocktail Hits: 85 Personal Favorites from the Red Rocker reflect those differences. In addition to bartending basics and cocktail foundations, chapters include: Splash of Aloha! – Hawaii’s coolest cocktails Mas Tequila – South of the Border cocktails Sinful Signatures – VIP, Vegas–inspired cocktails Tinseltown Twists with Cleveland Pre-Funk – an original mix of Hollywood and Cleveland’s best cocktails Encore – More of Sammy’s personal favorite cocktails Enjoy drinks such as the Coconut Mojito, Maui Mama, Tiki Swizzle, Blanco Gimlet, Coco Loco, Coronarita, Santo Oaxaca, Santa Paloma, Brazilian Kiss, Vojito, Strawberry Surf, and Black & Blue Lemonade, and more!

From Ancestral Roots to Modern Plates, This Book is a Culinary Passport to the Heart of Latin America From One of Miami's Most Beloved Restaurants—Jaguar. Flavors Beneath the Canopy: A Culinary Journey from Latin America to Miami’s Jaguar Restaurant invites you to explore the rich heritage and bold flavors of Latin American cuisine. Written by acclaimed Chef Oscar del Rivero, this Latin American cookbook is a vibrant celebration of culture, flavor, and culinary artistry. From his roots in Mexico City to founding the beloved Jaguar Restaurant in Miami’s Coconut Grove, Chef Oscar blends family tradition with fine-dining expertise. This essential cookbook features 100+ chef-crafted recipes organized by theme—Potions & Bites, Street Fare, Traditional Plates, Oceans & Coastlines, Farm & Pasture, and more—making it easy to create full meals or explore new tastes. With beautifully photographed dishes and sections on essential ingredients, pantry staples, and kitchen tools, it's perfect for home cooks and food lovers alike. Whether you're craving authentic Latin flavors or want to master restaurant-quality meals at home, Flavors Beneath the Canopy covers it all.

From immigrant roots to inspired cuisine—taste the journey of a chef who brought the world to his table Discover A Spoonful of Everywhere, the vibrant new cookbook by acclaimed chef Abraham Salum, where global flavors and personal stories come together in every dish. From his childhood in Mexico City to professional training in France and Belgium, Salum invites readers into his culinary world, sharing recipes that reflect his Mexican, Italian, Spanish, and Lebanese heritage. This beautifully curated cookbook is organized by ingredient—cheese, fruit, greens, tubers, seafood, and more—making it easy to navigate whether you're a home cook or seasoned chef. Featuring signature dishes from his award-winning Dallas restaurant, Salum, each recipe is steeped in culture, family, and memory. Learn how to craft Lilia’s Yukon Gold Potato & Onion Tortilla Española, rustic Provençal classics, and modern global creations with step-by-step guidance, pantry tips, and expert pairings. Perfect for food lovers, culture seekers, and culinary adventurers, A Spoonful of Everywhere is more than a cookbook—it’s a journey across continents through the universal language of food. Elevate your cooking, expand your palate, and celebrate diversity at the table with this must-have addition to your kitchen library.

Tiki drinks immediately conjure beach front paradise, tropical fruit, and gloriously lost afternoons. This book by tropical drink master and owner of Lynn’s Hula Hut, Lynn Calvo, gives readers refreshed recipes for nostalgic classics, such as the Mai Tai and the Zombie; original creations such as April Showers and Bayou Berry Tea; and tiki twists on familiar drinks, like the Island Old Fashioned and Guava Mint Caipirinha. Vibrantly illustrated with images of finished drinks, along with expert information on mugs and glassware, infusions, and garnishes, this book is a celebration of the art and technique of this iconic category of drinks—with a twist.

Bake your way through the entire day with James and Tiffany Fraioli’s original recipes for new bakers! Wake up to fun family favourites and foolproof recipes for muffins, scones, sweet rolls, pastries, quiches, breakfast breads, and more. In the afternoon, bakers learn how to perfect artisan sourdoughs, pitas, focaccias, naan breads, and other specialities made easy. Home bakers then explore an evening journey of inspirational recipes like fresh baked pizzas, garlic knots, biscuits and dinner rolls, followed by baked desserts including cookies, cakes, tarts, and pies. More than just a collection of sumptuous recipes for families and friends, Baking for Beginners offers a baking education through easy and accessible explanation. Tools and techniques are thoroughly discussed in an easy-to-follow manner along with helpful tips that guide the everyday baker with easy preparation, ingredient substitutions, and troubleshooting when their bake is in danger. Important skills are carefully woven throughout—skills every new baker should know when baking from scratch, like measuring, mixing, kneading, creaming butter and sugar, and whipping egg whites. Clearly written pages with the dedicated baker in mind, Baking for Beginners confidently turns home cooks into avid bakers in no time. Plenty of tried and true recipes accompanied by virtual side-by-side guidance in the kitchen is what sets this book apart. This is the perfect gift for the tentative baker looking to be self-sufficient in the kitchen.

Transport your glass around the globe with more than 75 cocktail recipes from one of the world's premier bartenders. Grab your glass and let's go For over 20 years, Lauren Mote has tended bars and traveled the world, often as one of the only women in a male-dominated industry. She's developed cocktail recipes, sought out new ingredients, and gathered stories along the way. Now, in her first book, Lauren is inviting readers and home bartenders to pack their suitcases and come with her on an international cocktail adventure. Few bartenders can match Lauren's encyclopedic knowledge of spirits, liqueurs, and tinctures, not to mention her originality for blending them into a perfectly-balanced drink. Once you've gotten a handle on the basics of bartending, and gathered your cocktail shaker along with a few other pieces of equipment, you'll be raising your glass in no time. The recipes are organized by their star ingredients, such as agave, gin, whiskey, rum, vodka, and more. Every drink is given its own designation of standard, mid, low, or zero proof, and you'll find a whole chapter on nonalcoholic cocktails, because Lauren feels strongly that all drinks should be prepared with care, whether they include alcohol or not. Once you've narrowed down the base that you're in the mood for, let Lauren's magnetic storytelling and gift of the gab continue to guide you. In each chapter, you'll find a collection of Mise en Place Recipes to help you build up your bar's basic ingredients and make Lauren's techniques your own. With beautiful storytelling and photography, and cocktail recipes you won't find elsewhere, A Bartender's Guide to the World is as much a pleasure to read as it is to imbibe from.

Two young explorers join Fabien Cousteau and his team to get up close and personal with great white sharks in this start to a series of graphic adventure novels. Junior explorers Bella and Marcus join famed explorer Fabien Cousteau and his research team as they embark on an ocean journey off the coast of South Africa, where the world’s largest concentrations of great white sharks are found. Their mission is to investigate a sighting of a massive white shark, and tag it so they can track and protect it. Along the way, they’ll encounter whales, seals, dolphins, penguins, and a colorful array of other marine life. They’ll also enter a shark cage and come face to face with these powerful creatures. Dramatic, graphic illustrations and a compelling story help young readers discover tons of facts about sharks and other marine creatures. Children will also learn the many damaging myths about sharks, why they are so misunderstood, and what is being done to protect them from further exploitation and possible extinction.

Dive into each of the seven basic functions of the Instant Vortex Plus 7-in-1 Air Fryer Oven--air fryer, roasting, broiling, baking, reheating, dehydrating, and rotisserie. Pick up a copy of Mastering the Instant Vortex Plus if you're looking for quick and easy tips; advice for first-timers about safety, care, and cleaning; or a detailed explanation of the science behind each function so you can take charge of creating any recipe you want with one of Instant Pot's newest appliances. Before you even purchase your Instant Pot Vortex Plus, author James O. Fraoili's guide will teach you how this appliance can improve your time in the kitchen, allow you to better understand how each function and accessory works, and will highlight the best aspects of the Instant Vortex Plus so you can make the most of your purchase. Make an informed purchase, hit the ground running, and make cooking easier, faster, and more enjoyable for you and your family

Welcome to an exciting home butchery experience The Home Butcher is filled with plenty of step-by-step butchery instructions--as well as techniques, tips, and tricks--and also includes 75 homestyle recipes with easy-to-find ingredients. James Beard Award-winning author James O. Fraioli invites home cooks to discover just how easy it is to butcher various cuts of meat and then prepare them for family and friends in the comfort of their own homes. Easy-to-follow chapters guide the home butcher every step of the way when processing beef, lamb, sheep and goat, pork, poultry and fowl, rabbit, and venison and other game. In addition, you'll learn about tools and equipment, packaging and food preservation, and food safety. The savory dishes featured in this quintessential book derive from the meats featured butchers break down, using many of those same cuts available to us at the supermarket. Examples of these delicious, approachable, and hearty recipes include: Beef Tenderloin with Roasted Cauliflower Steak Country-Style Pork Ribs with Peach Rosemary Glaze Citrus Marinated Chicken Thighs Warm Duck Breast Salad Sheep and Pork Meatballs with Pancetta Marinara Venison Pot Roast And more To compliment the wonderful collection of more than 75 recipes, many of the dishes are paired with a savory side and suggested beverage. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your meat cleaver and dive into the fascinating pages ahead

Shares the basics of the Bloody Mary and builds on them Contains beautiful photographs from Jessica Nicosia Nadler Ideal for fans of modern classic cocktails Imagine a delightful and savory cocktail. Imagine a basic Bloody Mary. Have you ever tried modifying it? Have you been curious about trying something new based on this drink? If so, then this Bloody Mary recipe book is for you. The New Bloody Mary: More Than 75 Classics, Riffs & Contemporary Recipes for the Modern Bar is a handcrafted modern book for modern bars. There’s something to be said about the iconic and versatile beverage that is a Bloody Mary. It makes your drinking experience something to appreciate and savor. These dearly loved and well-respected drink need top-quality and fresh ingredients. The combination of vegetables, spices, fruits, and spirits can create a match made in heaven. Making the perfect juices, spice mixes, and liquor combinations is equally important. Vincenzo Marianella, the “Godfather of Cocktails”, teaches home bartenders to create a bright assortment of exotic Bloody Maries that he and his coauthor James O. Faioli discovered from around the world. With more than 75 recipes, including a few signature recipes from Marianella himself, this book shares bartending secrets for crafting requested and highly admired Bloody Mary handcrafted cocktails.