Indian cuisine has never been more popu lar i n the West than it is today Whilst in the past our experiences of Indian food may have been limited to a visit to our Ioca I ndian restaurant or takeaway,many home cooks are now discovering how simple it can be to prepare delicious and authentic—tasting Indian dishes in their own kitchens.Full of flavour and variety,Indian cuisine is the perfect choice for anyone wishing to extend their culinary repertoire and create deliciously different meals using both familiarand more exotic ingredients. 111 tempting and deIicious recipes Brief introduction to each chapter,full of useful ideas and tips A clear and easy—t0—follow ingredents litS list and method for each recipe to ensure a perfect resuIt Inspi ring photography of each recipe to set your taste buds tingling
Tempt your taste buds with hearty and satisfying vegetarian fare. Fill up and feel good with meat-free food. A vegetarian diet is by its very nature, healthy and nutritious and a great way to include a variety of fresh and flavoursome vegetables in your meals without having to try too hard! Impress your friends and family with the creative and delicious recipes inside this book,
A simple fast-food favorite of a tasty comfort snack,toast is always a sure-fire winner for a quick meal or more substantial hearty lunches.All sorts of breads can be toasted,topped,or filled in different ways,and this mouthwatering collection will provide plenty of delicious ideas.For breakfast,a laid-back lunch,family brunch,or as a stylish starter,this book is packed with tantalizing toasts to delight and inspire.
From simple 'one-bite' delicacies such as cherry tomatoes stuffed with crab mayonnaise to more substantial dishes such as scallops in saffron sauce or miniature pork brochettes, these traditional tapas dishes are mouthwateringly delicious. Serve them before lunch or dinner with a cool glass of white wine, or combine a selection of dishes to make a more substantial meal. Part of a series for the adventurous cook, all of the recipes are beautifully presented with color photography and detailed instructions. Let your imagination take you into new culinary territory with these enticing and versatile tapas dishes.
Fish is a food for the modern age, being the perfect antidote to the many ailments and illnesses caused by poor nutrition. Fish and seafood are high in first-class protein, low in salt and contain essential vitamins and minerals. White fish is low in fat, while the fat in fresh oil-rich fish contains omega-3 fatty acids, recognized to help prevent clogged arteries and avert coronary and other diseases. It's great food for the brain - and it tastes fantastic too. Try the recipes in this book and get hooked! 112 nutritious and delicious recipes Brief introduction to each chapter on cultural specialities A clear and easy-to-follow ingredients list and method for each recipe to ensure a perfect result Inspiring photography of each recipe to set your taste buds tingling
Tickle your taste buds and take a moment to savour the wonderful flavours of these recipes, They will round off any meal perfectly and, being so easy to make, will impress anyone you wish to share them with, Their simplicity will allow you to have more time to relax with friends and family alike and take the fuss out of what can be a daunting task for many,
The Chinese consider cooking to be an art, rather than a necessary chore, and this is perhaps the reason that Chinese food is beautiful to look at as well as delicious to eat - and very popular with almost everyone! It is remarkably quick and easy to prepare at home, and because most dishes are cooked very rapidly, the ingredients retain a freshness and texture that cannot be beaten. This book has a selection of the best traditional Chinese recipes to inspire you - just add chopsticks! 112 authentic and delicious recipes; Brief introduction to each chapter on the traditional use of ingredients; A clear and easy-to-follow ingredients list and method for each recipeto ensure a perfect result; Inspiring photography of each recipe to set your taste buds tingling.
Vietnamese cuisine is like no other in the world. Vietnam's turbulent history has resulted in an incredible fusion of influences from China, India. France and America. leadingto a cuisine that is at once familiar and unexpected, and always fresh and exciting. With their wonderful combination of flavours, textures, ingredients and aromas, the 38 recipes in this book offer something for every palate and every occasion, from Chinese-influenced spring rolls and noodle soups to excitingly exotic versions of French classics such as crepes. You will also find recipes for condiments and sweets. Vietnamese is part of a series of books designed to let you discover the wonderfully diverse cuisines of the world. Each title features classic and contemporary recipes that can be made with ingredients that are readily available, offering you the chance to bring to your table tastes and culinary traditions enjoyed around the globe.
Satisfying between-meal hunger is about having lots of great ideas for all occasions, and these simple recipes are all displayed in appealing pictures to tempt your taste buds. Included in these pages are brilliant breakfast bites, irresistible party morsels, no-fuss TV snacks, and well-balanced ideas for healthy light meals.
Whether it's a cold winter's day or a hot summer's afternoon, the aroma of home-cooked meals makes us hungry and there's no denying that the kitchen is a pleasant place to be when it's filled with mouth-watering aromas. It's even better when it takes just one pot to cook the meal and this inspired collection of easy-to-follow, one-pot recipes is guaranteed to tickle those taste buds. From substantial soups to slow-cooked stews and from creamy risottos to melt-in-the-mouth casseroles, there are delicious dishes to suit all tastes and every family member You're also sure to find something for every occasion, whether a lazy weekend snuggled up by the fire or a quick and easy midweek supper There are lots of clever ideas for meal-in-a-bowl soups and all kinds of dishes based on meat, poultry, fish and seafood, or vegetables--all of them packed with flavor and certain to impress.
Preparing and cooking delicious, irresistible dishes is an art, but that doesn't mean it has to be difficult. Each book in this series is beautifully illustrated and presented to help you make the perfect dish every time. All manner of foods can be roasted- from traditional meat and poultry through to succulent fish and seafood, plus a whole host of vegetable delights. Roasting provides a simple, nutritious and innovative method of home cooking that can really refresh your culinary repertoire. With easy-to-follow step-by-step recipes and fabulous colour photography, Perfect Roasts will show you the secrets to modern, convenient and versatile roasting and will open your eyes to the possibility of roasting delicious meals every day.
Included in this pocket guide are five chapters full of exciting and mouth-watering cocktails. Each recipe is illustrated in full color with clear instructions to guide you through the preparation to the final drink. sophisticated classics contemporary classics sparkling cocktails liqueur cocktails mocktinis.
Every Totebook features colorful characters hilariously brought ot life by animated storytellers.
Mezze are the delicious snacks and appetizers of North Africa, the eastern Mediterranean, and the Middle East. This book provides you with the recipes to make the best dishes, allowing you to create almost unlimited combinations of different foods when you are entertaining friends or simply when you just wish to give your family a real treat. From universally popular delights such as hummus, shish kabobs, and peppers stuffed with feta, to new discoveries, including Tunisian stuffed pastries and Egyptian brown beans. Mezze contains a selection of recipes that represents the diverse, delicious flavors of the different countries. Mezze is part of a series of books designed to let you discover the wonderfully diverse cuisines of the world. Each title features classic and contemporary recipes that can be made with ingredients that are readily available, offering you the chance to bring to your table tastes and culinary traditions enjoyed around the globe.
In this standout collection, Clare Ferguson has gathered some of the most appealing rice recipes. First, she describes the many varieties of rice used in the recipes and provides cooking times for each. The tasty morsels in Snacks and Appetizers include Japanese Sushi and Greek Dolmanthes. Try Entrees such as Orange and Pumpkin Pulao. Add interest to any meal with tempting Side Dishes like Pearl Diver's Rice with Saffron and Honey or Classic Cantonese Fried Rice. And don't forget how good rice is in Sweet Things, too - from Spicy Coconut Loaf to Spice Shortbread Cookies with Rosewater.
Cookies are always a treat - whether you need a quick chocolate fix in the form of a Chocolate Spread & Hazlenut Drop, or you are in the mood for something extra indulgent, such as a Tropical Fruit & Mascarpone Cream Cookie Sandwich, you will find something to please in this fabulous collection. The 5O recipes in this collection are all based on a basic cookie dough, using tasty and imaginative variations to create spectacular cookies you will want to make time and time asain. Beautifully photographed, this is the perfect book for serious cookie lovers!
MuFFins are great Fun to malee and eat - whether you lilee them fresh and fruity in the form oF a classic Blueberry MuFFin, or you are in the moodFor something extravagant, such as a Decadent Chocolate DessertMuffin, you will Find something to please in this fabulouscollection. The 50 recipes in this collection are all based on a basic muFFin mix, using delicious and imaginative variations to create Fantastic muffins you will want to make time and time again. BeautiFully photographed, this is the perfect book For true muFFin lovers!
Preparing and cooking delicious, irresistible dishes is an art, but that doesn't mean it has to be difficult. Each book in this series is beautifully illustrated and presented to help you make the perfect dish every time. Chicken is one of the unsung heroes of our daily diet. It is healthy, easy to cook and wonderfully versatile. Chicken has amazing appeal and can be adapted to a multitude of flavours, cuisines and seasons. From pasta and casseroles to roasts and curries, good-quality chicken really is the linchpin of wholesome, healthy eating. Chicken Dishes provides easy-to-follow recipes, fabulous colour photography and essential information on cooking and preparing chicken safely. Whether you are a learner cook or budding chef, this book will show you how to use chicken to its full potential.
A delightful collection of simple and delicious recipes Clear and easy-go-follow ingredients list and method for each rccipe to ensure a perfect result.
There's nothing quite like the delicious taste and natural goodness of homemade jams and preserves or themouthwatering aromas of jellies or chutneys bubbling away on your stove. With very little effort and justa few pieces of equipment, you can soon have a pantry full of tempting treats for your friends and family.If you are lucky enough to be able to grow your own fruit and vegetables, this is the perfect way to makethe most of your produce. With 36 recipes ranging from the luxurious Cherry with Brandy Jam through tohomemade classics such as Cranberry Jelly or Traditional Lemon Curd, there's something here for everyone
Packed with goodness and bursting with flavour,smoothies are at the heightof food fashion。Quick and easy to make,great—tasting and inexpensive,they are one of the easiest ways to contribute to the recommended five portiOns a day ot fruit and vegetables。Great to start the day with or as a healthy replacement for an after—school snack,smoothies are incredibly versatile as the mouthwatering recipes in this stunning collection will demOnstrate。
Thai food is a vibrant cuisine, famed for its sharp, fresh flavors.Bursting with variety, its dishes may be chile hot, zesty with lime,or creamy with coconut. The diverse choices that Thai cookingoffer are due to the regions of Thailand offering different methodsof cooking and types of dishes according to their climate, history, and culture. This book will introduce you to all these exciting stylesFrom pad thai to pork dumplings, angler fish kabobs to hot and soursoup, there are 38 recipes to awakenyour palate and let you begin tomaster the secrets of creating great-tasting Thai-style food.
tapas a culinary journey of discovery Eating tapas is a part of daily life in Spain, an portunity for an informal social occasion that gives people the chance to chat and have a delicious snack during the day or in the evening. This book offers the very best tapas for you to enjoy with your friends and family.Ranging from bite-size servings that can be eaten with the fingers or a toothpick to more substantial dishes that can be combined to form a full meal, these recipes lend themselves perfectly to informal social occasions and are ideal for a summer lunch or evening party.Tapcas is part of a series of books designed to let you discover the wonderfully diverse cuisines of the world. Each title features classic and contemporary recipes that can be made with ingredients that are readily available, offeringyou the chance to bring to your table tastes and culinary traditions enjoyed around the globe.