Cooking with Amar'e

An information-packed cooking guide filled with tempting recipes, co-written by New York Knicks power forward Amare Stoudemire, and his charismatic, world-class chef Maxcel Hardy.New York Knicks captain Amare Stoudemire may be on fire when hes on the court, but the nearly seven-foot-tall hoops star didnt know the first thing about lighting a fire. When his personal chef Maxcel Hardy began giving him informal cooking lessons, the six-time NBA All-Star learned to become a comfortable, experienced cook able to whip up tasty, healthy dishes for his family.Cooking with Amare is an engaging chronicle of their informal sessionsa unique, collaborative cookbook featuring stories, recipes, tips, advice, and instructions on cooking techniques, equipment, shopping, party planning, and preparation for home cooks of all levels. Comprehensive and convenient, it allows beginners and practiced cooks to hone their kitchen skills and master dishes at their own pace.Here are more than 100 healthy recipes the whole family can enjoy, that blend French, Southern, Asian, and Caribbean traditions and flavors, and use ingredients from the local grocery store. In addition to these delicious dishessome created by Hardy for his many celebrity clients and others based on the traditional Southern dishes both men enjoyed growing upthis straightforward guide is filled with savory personal anecdotes, from humorous stories of working together as Amare learned to cook, to Amare and Maxcels personal reminiscences.Designed in an easy-to-follow and engaging format, illustrated with 75-100 full color photos, this practical and fun cookbook is sure to become a trusted favorite.