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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.

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.