Fast food should not mean dull dishes and this sumptuous cookbook will revitalise the way you cook. Everyday recipes can be lively and interesting and this collection of ecipes takes you through quick and easy dishes that you and your friends and family will love - from gnocchi to risotto and seafood to salads. Each recipe includes a step-by-step guide to the perfect dish. Oolour photographs and variation tips make this the perfect culinary guide,
Birthday Cakes will help to transform any occasion into something special.Whether you have a toddler's party to organise, an impromtu office party to attend, or are in need of a special homemade gift for a special person, you will find lots of inspiring ideas in this beautifully photographed collection. Whatever your baking ability, this title will easily guide you through from start to finish - so you can stun your friends and family with your amazing creations!
There is something very special about a home-baked sweet treat, and when it comes encased in a pretty individual paper case, it is even better! You will find wonderful recipes in this book for muffins and cupcakes as well as biscuits, bars and traybakes. Whether you are looking for simple, nutritious treats for the children's lunch boxes, sumptuous,original ideas for a celebration or just a little indulgence to go with your morning coffee or afternoon tea, there is something just right for the occasion here!
If you are looking for a new and versatile way to cook your food,then steaming is the ideal method. It's a healthy and simple way to cook an enormous range of ingredients and perfect for those of us looking for ways to improve our diet. Steaming retains all of the nutritional qualities of the ingredients, as well as preserving the firm textures and bright colours normally lost through other methods of cooking. Since the food cooks in the vapours of the steaming liquid, no additional fat is required and this makes steaming one of the healthiest cooking methods available. So, if you are looking for delicious meals that taste the way nature intended- Steam it~
The cuisine of Greece is like the country itself - relaxed sociable and full of sunshine. It is simple, traditiona food that makes creative use of the ingredients that can be produced in the rugged mountainous regions and on the many islands. The famous Mediterranean diet is at its best here, with plenty of fish, small quantities of meat, olive oilfrom the groves that cling to every available hillside, and a fantasti selection of colourful, flavour-packed vegetables ripened under thehot Greek skies. Perfect!
Betty Crocker Quick and Easy Cookbook photo of every recipe 30minutes or less to dinner Get Dinner on the Table in 30 Minutes orLess When things are hectic and everybody's hungry, this is thecookbook you'll turn to. All 120 of the delicious kitchen-testedrecipes inside are ready in 30 minutesor less, and flagged recipestake only 20 minutes.Delight the kids with favorites like TacoSupper Skillet and Barbecue Chicken Pizza. Impress guests withGrilled Latin Halibut with Green Sauce or Tagliatelle Pasta withAsparagus and Gorgonzola Sauce. And satisfy everyone withcrowd-pleasers like Grilled Chili-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin andRamen-Beef Stir-Fry. You'll find: 120 family-pleasing dishes frompizza to steak, with a full-page color photo of every recipe Eightingredients or less for most recipes--foods you probably alreadyhave on hand 70 one-step ideas for adding a special touchtoeverything from vegetables to dessert A pantry planner so you canavoid the last-minute dinner scramble With Betty Crocker Quick andEasy Cookboo
It's a simple fact that-many of us would like to enjoy home-cooking but don't always have time to cook complicated, time-consuming recipes. Help is at hand, however, in]ust lOMinutes. If you are unable to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, but enjoy fresh, tasty wholesome food and creative cooking, then the recipes in this book are for you. Even though they take just ten inutes or less to make, each recipe is full of f[avour and goodness. There's no fiddly reparation,elaborate trimmings, or fancy garnishes in any of these dishes -just uncomplicated delicious food that looks and tastes fabulous. Beautifully illustrated with full-co[our photography, all the recipes in this book are written in easy-to-follOw, step-by-step instructions,and are simple to prepare and cook. So get cooking and see how easy it is to create these quick and tasty meals.
Soak up the summer sun and enjoy a sizzling feast with thiscomprehensive collection of fantastic recipes as well as know-how advice to create the best barbecue ever. Have you wondered about whether gas or charcoal is best, what you need for the perfect barbecue party, and what equipment is really necessary? Well, these pages are the place to find out.For the complete novice who has never handled a pair of tongs to the barbecue whiz, this book is packed with great information and fully illustrated mouthwatering recipes to make you crank up the heat and get cooking.
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!
From "a great teacher and truly a master technician" (JuliaChild), a new cookbook full of faster-than-ever food, includingdozens of elegant "minute" recipes Jacques Pepin Fast Food My Waywas an immediate sensation, captivating cooks and critics, whocalled it "fabulous," "chic," and "elegant." Now America's firstand most enduring celebrity chef does himself one better, withrecipes that are faster, fresher, and easier than ever. OnlyJacques could have come up with dishes so innovative anduncomplicated. "Minute recipes": Nearly no-cook recipes fit forcompany: Cured Salmon Morsels, Glazed Sausage Bits Smashingappetizers: Scallop Pancakes, zipped together in a blender (10minutes) Almost instant soups: Creamy Leek and Mushroom Soup (7minutes) Fast, festive dinners: Stuffed Pork Fillet on GrapeTomatoes (18 minutes) Stunning desserts: Mini Almond Cakes inRaspberry Sauce (15 minutes)
Mediterranean Food,Elixabeth David's first bood,is based on a collection of recipes she made when she lived in France,Italy,the Grddk Islands and Egypt.Here are the satisfying pasta and polenta dishes of Italy.the aromatic and tangy salads of Turdey and Greece and the delicate seafood and saffron dishes of Spain,From the simplicity of taramasalata and hummus to delicious plates of ratatouille of paella,all the tastes of the sunny south lie within these enticing pages. Quite simply a love story.It tells,in the most beautiful words,of a woman's passion for the warmth of the sun,the peoples of the Mediterranean and the pleasure to be found in food'Thane Prince,Daily Telegraph. Not only did she transfum the way we cooked but she is a delight to read'Jennifer Paterson,Express on Saturday. 作者简介: Elizabeth David discovered her taste for good food and wine when she lived with a French famliy while studying history and literature at the Sorbomme.A few years after her return to England she
Delicious, nutritious, tempting recipes for everyoccasion.Every book in the TREATS series has at least 35 greatrecipes. Full-color photographs, practical instructions, andtriple-tested recipes will ensure success every time. Try one:TREAT yourself!
Vietnamese cooking is famous for its fresh flavors andartfully composed meals—it is the true "light cuisine" of Asia.Delicate soups and stir-fries, and well-seasoned grilled foodsserved with rice or noodles are packed with fresh herbs and spices.Stunning photography and simple step-by-step instructions makeHomestyle Vietnamese Cooking the perfect guide to preparingdelicious Vietnamese dishes like Spring Rolls, Hanoi Beef NoodleSoup and Black Pepper Sauce Crabs for your family and friends.
Cocktails are back-fresher and tastier than ever. The days when a cocktail meant an over-sweet, garish concoction, garnished with a pineapple chunk and a paper umbrella, are over. Today's cocktails are made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, with the intention of producing sometimes subtle, sometimes startling flavour combinations.
Even though there are so many new and unusual eating experiences available to us, sometimes the old and familiar tried-and-tested recipes seem best, and we tend to hark back to them when we want to have a comfortable night in at home.The Best Ever Home-style Cookbook is full of those homely and welcoming recipes,the dishes that we may have put on the back burner while experimenting with more exotic and unusual recipes cooked with the most recently available and fashionable ingredients. Containing over 100 beautifully presented recipes, with clear step-by-step instructions,handy tips and hints, money-saving ideas, and recipe-specific shopping lists to ensure that you'll always have the vital ingredients to hand, The Best Ever Home-style Cookbook will ensure that you'll always be able to turn out a delicious and comforting meal.
Anne Casale invites you into her kitchen to share the specialsecrets behind hundreds of home-style recipes that have been partof her family's heritage for years and years. A second-generation Italian American and the head of her owncooking school, she takes you by the hand and shows you how to makeher father's succulent veal roast, her Nonna Louisa's very ownhomemade pasta, savory soups based on her mother's perfect broth,sumptuous desserts from her pastry-chef father-in-law, and scoresof her own wonderful originals. Best of all, she explains therecipes so carefully and clearly that you are sure to start yourown new tradition of delicious Italian Family Cooking -- Clam-Stuffed Mushrooms -- Melt-in-Your-Mouth Fried Mozzarella -- Linguine with Tomato-Garlic Sauce -- Penne with Mushrooms and Prosciutto -- Delectable Five Layer Pasta Pie -- Pan-Fried Lamb Chops with Lemon Juice -- Chicken Legs Stuffed with Sausage and Scallions -- Fillets of Sole
"French wine can be perplexing … until you pick up this marvelous guide." —Kermit Lynch, wine merchant and author of Adventures on the Wine Route Praise for French Wine For Dummies "The best way to sift through this informative tome is to pour yourself a big glass of Haut Brion, sit back, and enjoy. Whether you are an avid collector or wine novice, this book offers an extensive resource in an accessible format." —Charlie Trotter, Acclaimed Chef and Award-Winning Author Includes wine picks for every region! You no longer have to be confused or intimidated by French wine. Sip and savor the best — and best-value — Bordeaux, Burgundy, Beaujolais, and other delicious wines with this informative insider's guide. Discover how to: Translate wine labels Identify great wine bargains Develop your own wine tastes Match French wine with foods Get smart! www.dummies.com Sign up for daily eTips at www.dummiesdaily.com Choose from among 33 different subject categories Get news you
Delicious, nutritious, tempting recipes for everyoccasion.Every book in the TREATS series has at least 35 greatrecipes.Full-color photographs, practical instructions, andtriple-tested recipes will ensure success every time.Try one: TREATyourself!
There is no more fitting conclusion toa celebration, special meal, or a simple, soothing cup of tea orcoffee than cake. 500 Cakes has the right recipe for absolutely anyoccasion: a birthday or anniversary party, an informal gathering offriends, a wedding reception - you name it. From easy refrigeratorcakes to elaborate creamy gateaux, from delicious gluten-free cakesto sumptuous layered confections, this book covers all styles andflavors of cakes, for adults, children, 'tweens, and everyoneelse!
Wok and stir-fry cooking offers an amazing combination of convenient cooking with tasty and attractive results. Tis collection presents innovative reworkings of traditional dishes alongside modrn classics, Work recipes anr quick, easy, and healthy and offer you the chance to use your creativity in the kitchen. Each recipe includes a step-by-step guide to the perfect dish, Colour photographs and variation tips make this the Perfect culinary guide.