Impress your guests;mix with the best; passthebartender's test withflying colours!

Superbeans would have been a better name far these liNle gems,for no other common, widely used foodstuff provides as manybenefits as the humble saya bean. Common derivatives of the soyabean include the dairy substitutes soya milk, cream, cheese andyogurt; the meat substitutes tofu and textured vegetable protein(TVP), and other natural products such as miso, soy sauce, soyanuts and soya oil. The sheer versafifity of such a plant demandsexploitation, proving that it has great potential for a wide rangeof delicious recipes, Because of its high nutritional value,especially in terms of the protein it provides, soy can form anessential foundation for either a vegan or vegelarJan diet. And,being a good source of fibre, soy can also be used in combinationwith meat to provide the fibre that animal protein lacks. Anaverage daily intake of one ounce can substantially improve yourgeneral health, as well as offering the beneficial preventivepowers of its natural compound genistein. Whatever the nature of your eat

A handy guide to the Chinese language, Survival Chinese contains basic expressions and key words that are necessary forgetting around. The notorious tonal changes in the pronunciation ofChinese words are a challenge for any beginner in the language. DeMente shows how these variations become a breeze to learn with hisadditional guidelines on how the Pinyin phonetic alphabet lettersare pronounced when used in Chinese words. Together with thestandard pinyin pronunciations, these English phonetics serve as anexcellent guide to approximating the correct Chinese pronunciationas closely as possible.

A compendium of chocolate delights, filled with 500 deliciouschocolaty recipes, all of them clear and easy-to-follow. Packedwith advice on techniques, equipment and ingredients, as well asinspired presentation suggestions, this book will be the only bookon chocolate you will ever need. An introductory section covers the basics:techniques, equipment, ingredients and presentation ideas. Chocolate delights for everyoccasion—celebratory party cakes, lunchbox traybakes, elegantpastries and sophisticated desserts. A staggering variety of recipes featuringchocolate, from classic hot puddings, to creamy ice creams, and theultimate hot chocolate, this is a true compendium for chocolatelovers.

DISCOVER WHICH ONES SHOULD BE SHAKEN AND WHICH SHOULD BE STIRRED AND IT DOES MATTER WITH THIS SUPERB COLLECTION OF 'CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY COCKTAIL RECIPES. EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS WILL SOON ENSURE THAT YOU ARE HIXING, SHAKING, STIRRING AND POURING WITH ALL THE CONFIDENCE AND ELAN OF A PROFESSIONAL BARTENDER IN ANY OF THE WORLD'S GREAT COSMOPOLITAN CITIES IN YOUR OWN HOME. YOU'LL ALSO FIND HELPFUL ADVICE.ON ESSENTIAL BAR EQUIPMENT, GLASSES, HEASURING AND MIXING THAT WILL GUARANTEE SUCCESSPLUS SOME TIPS OF THE TRADE FOR THAT EXTRA SPECIAL TOUCH. THERE ARE FAIL SAFE RECIPES FOR EVERY KIND OF COCKTAIL FROIvl FAMILIAR FAVOURITES TO EXCITING NEW CONCOCTIONS AND FROH LONG REFRESHING COOLERS TO VIBRANT LITTLE SHOOTERS, USING ALL IHAGINABLE INGREDIENTS.WHETHER YOUR TASTE IS FOR THE TRADITIONAL AND SUBTLE, THE EXOTIC AND FLAMBOYANT, THE COLOURFUL AND CREAMY, OR THE FRESH AND FRUITY, YOU ARE SURE TO FIND THE PERFECT MIX FOR EVERY SPECIAL OCCASION.

This phrase book for travelers includes 100 key words to unlockthe secret of instant communication. The idea is simple- learn 100words and say 1,000 things. This book presents the basic vocabularythat will be used over and over again. All words are repeated indifferent combinations, building familiarity without effort. Allphrases are given in both simplified Chinese characters andstandard Hanoi Pinyin romanization. A brief guide to pronunciationallows the user to say the phrases correctly.

Découvrez dans cet ouvrage 30 délicieux menus à emporter dansvotre bento. Originaire du Japon, cette petite bo?te design,colorée et compartimentée vous permet de manger équilibré à l'écoleou au travail. De l'entrée au dessert, vous trouverez toutes lesidées pour faire de la pause déjeuner un vrai moment de plaisir.Des recettes gourmandes, saines et vitaminées qui vous suivrontpartout !

When the sun is shining, who can resist a barbecue? What better way to spend quality time outside with family and friends. Everyone enjoys themselves--even the cook--and there are great dishes to suit all tastes. In fact, with such a variety of foods available you may struggle to find space for it all on the barbecue!

If you love cooking but are short of time, then The Big Book of One Pot will be indispensable. As the name suggests, all the dishes can be cooked in a single pot, leaving you with very little to wash up but plenty of time to get on with other things. These days most of us lead action-packed lives so time-consuming meal preparation, let alone clearing up afterwards, just doesn't fit in very easily. However we want to eat nutritious home-cooked food. This book contains a wealth of recipes to suit all tastes and there is beautiful photography of every dish. You'll find chapters on main meal soups, and meat and poultry - both of which develop marvellous flavours and succulent textures when cooked in a single pot. There are plenty of tempting desserts too - the one pot treatment works equally well for crumbles, cobblers and brownies, and even ice cream. It's the ideal food for solitary suppers or for feeding a crowd. Just put the pot on the table and tuck in!

This talian pIlection contains 500 mouthwatering recipes forevery meal, simple gathering and special pccasion. From asimple minestrone to a more elaborate lobster risotto, or a rusticand wholesome dessert, you'll find just what you need everytime. An introductory section covers all the preparation and cookingessentials, inclucling equipment, ingredients and troubleshootingadvice: Includes recipes for meat, vegetables and fish such as chickenscallopini, baked stuffed tomatoes and octopus and radicchiosalad. " Create traditional pastas, risottos and soups with inspirationfrom all of Italy'.s culinarily diverseregions.

In this wonderfully evocative book you will find all those old family favourite recipes from times past，together with some newer ones from the modern Grandma’S repertoire。Indulge yourself in the delicious traditional and more contemporary dishes that havebeen part of your life for as long as you can remember。This collection includes the classic roasts，delicious desserts and festive specialities that Grandma used to make，as well as their modern equivalents which have entered into our present—day eating patterns。It features much—loved recipes that have been brought back from holidays and give US warm memories of special people and places visited。They are all here：eomfort food recipes to remind US of childhood；growing-up food from when we started to experiment and travel；food to reminisce over when we remember special occasions。and recipes that hopefully you will want to pass on to your own grandchildren。

Are you a professional cakemaker or a student learning yourcraft? Are you eager to learn new skills and brush up on old ones?And do you want to create an outstanding range of cake. decorationsthat will get those new commissions flowing in? This book is packed with design ideas and essential methods andtechniques for creating unforgettable wedding cakedecorations. Contains advice on design and planning, a directory ofinspirational decorative techniques and a chapter dedicated tosugar flower modelling.

Fantasic Brain Gamesis packed with a wide-range of full-colour puzzles and intellectual tests。Many of the puzzle entries come complete with a fascinating fact or item of trivia from the fields of arts，history and science，as well as an accompanying quote from some of the greatest minds from history。 SO in the pages ahead， tackle the puzzles，study the facts and be inspired by the words of wisdom。This is a fun and enjoyable way to put your brain through its paces… “You know you’ve got to exercise your brain， just like your muscles。” Will Rogers

Curries & Asian Food offers a popular and varied series of dishes that are suitable for every taste and convenience. The curries are based on recipes from India. China, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam and are accompanied by a wide range of meat, fish and vegetable dishes that are perfect recipe companions to the curries. Curries & Asian Food is an invaluable source of great, straightforward recipes suitable for any occasion, whether it is a quick and simple supper or a delicious and elaborate meal to entertain friends. Using basic, readily avaliable ingredients, this straightforward,no-nonsense book allows you to limit your cooking time without compromising on quality.

This barbecue compendium is crammedwith500 sizzling recipes,along with tips for selecting ingredientsfor the grill, essential barbecue techniques, preparingmouthwatering marinades and making delicious accompaniments.

Melanie Rehak always loved cooking, eating, and sharing foodwith loved ones. After reading the likes of Michael Pollan, EricSchlosser, and Wendell Berry, she tried to buy organic and localfoods. But upon the birth of her son, Jules, she realized that shewas responsible for feeding someone else, and she wanted to knowmore. Eating for Beginners details a year of discovering what itmeans to be an eater and a parent in today’s complicated world.Rehak harvested potatoes, milked goats, sorted beans, and worked ata small restaurant where she learned what to eat and why, that eventhe most dedicated organic farmers sometimes serve their childrenfrozen chicken fingers, and that we really can make peace with ourfood.

"Chinese Cooking Made Easy" features a selection of over 40delicious Chinese dishes that are easy to prepare at home, and arelight and healthy too. Enjoy classic favorites like Pot StickerDumplings, Black Bean Sauce Noodles and Five Spice BeijingSpareribs. Clear recipes, step-by-step photographs and a glossaryof ingredients ensure fantastic results every time

Our long running romance with the cocktail is testament to the fact that everyone deserves a slice of decadence. Whether youre throwing a lavish black-tie affair, having a few drinks with friends, or curling up on the sofa with a glass of something comforting, you are sure to find just the right cocktail in this book. Each chapter covers a separate spirit and provides you with the most popular recipes together with a few new twists on classic cocktails. Cocktail recipes include:Vodka,Gin,Tequila,Rum,hiskey,Champagne,Nonalcoholic cocktails. From party drinks to everyday treats, 1001 Cocktails offers everything you need to know about cocktails.

Delicious, nutritious, tempting recipesfor every occasion. More than 130 ideas for tempting salads.Eachrecipe is accompaniedby a beautiful color photograph,showingexactly how the finished dish will look.

Easy ways to get—and stay—slim from the authors of The Black Book of Hollywood Beauty Secrets, and their celebrity sources How do the stars get so thin? (and how do their trainers keep them that way?) Kym Douglas and Cindy Pearlman are back with exercise tips and eating strategies from a Who’s Who of Hollywood beauties. The Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets takes readers inside the fridges and out to the gyms of the stars, uncovering the daily regimens that keep celebrities like Cameron Diaz, Demi Moore, and Beyoncè Knowles in A-List shape. They’ll dish on stars’ daily diet plans and tell us how the stars bounce back after baby, stay slim after forty, drop a quick twenty pounds, outsmart a Fat Day, and see fast results from exercise. Kym and Cindy have done it again, from (A)niston to (Z)eta-Jones. From The Black Book of Hollywood Diet Secrets: Heidi Klum and Cindy Crawford eat a salad dressed with vinegar BEFORE they go out to dinner. The vinegar is an appetite suppr

Delicious, nutritious, tempting recipesfor every occasion. More than 140 ideas for healthy，scrumptiouspasta meals. Each recipe is accompanied by a beautiful colorphotograph,showing exactly how the finished dish will look.

"365 Dish a Day" provides a little inspiration for every day of the year, making sure you don't miss out on the month's freshest ingredients and seasonal specialties. You'll find warm, hearty comfort food in the fall and winter months and healthy, light and refreshing dishes in spring and summer. The recipes are quick, easy to follow. Full-color photographs.

Includes a tempting and wide-rangingcollection of cheeses, arranged by type, from soft to hard -including fresh cheese, pasta filata, white and mixed mold, blue,washed rind and semi- hard cheese. Technical terms are explained,and the appellation systems which guarantee the quality of what youare buying are demystified. With 500 cheeses of all variations,you're sure to find exactly what you're looking for,making this theonly cheese compendium you'll ever need.