Gorgeous cakes are not the sole preserve of professional chefs. In this book you will find over 100 ideas for beautiful cakes, all of them easy to make at home without the need for fancy equipment or specialist skills. It means you need never be short of a fuss-free recipe for the perfect cake, whatever the occasion. The choice includes gloriously girly cakes-as-fashion statements, comforting favourites and essential classics including tempting little mini-cakes and cupcakes, the most wickedly indulgent chocolate cakes, and sublimely creamy cheesecakes. There are inspired ideas for festive occasions, from traditional and modern cakes for Christmas and Easter to pretty Valentine's Day cakes and yummy creations for children's birthday parties. There's a stunning selection of dream cakes, as fabulous to look at as they are to eat, meringues, patisserie, old-fashioned standbys and tea-time treats. There are even suggestions for those of us who, perhaps because of food intolerances, normally say no to a slice

There is nothing new about vegetarianism. People have committedto meatless diets for centuries, and for a variety of easons. Butwhy, now, are more and more people turning to a vegetarianlifestyle? The answer is simple: to maintain optimum health. Aplant-based diet consisting of fruits, nuts, vegetables, legumes,and whole grains provides you with a wide range of health benefits,including a lower incidence of obesity, high blood pressure,coronary heart disease, stroke, many {orms of cancer, and higlhcholesterol.

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

Jamie is one of Britain's best-loved chefs who has made cooking interesting and accessible, not only for a new generation but for all those who love good food. He believes in getting the most out of ingredients and making tasty, easy, sociable food with the minimum of fuss. Like his first two books, Happy Days is filled with fantastic recipes for different occasions. 作者简介：Jamie Oliver started cooking at his parents' pub, the Cricketers, in Clavering, Essex, at the age of eight, and he has worked with some of the world's top chefs. He runs Fifteen, one of the best restaurants in London,and continues to be heavily involved with the Fifteen Foundation, which provides training and mentoring for disadvantaged young people. In 2005 Jamie led a campaign to improve the quality of school dinners in the UK and through the Feed Me Better movement caused the government to substantially change its policy. Jamie continues to write for publications in the UK and around the world. He lives in Londo

Végétariens, à la viande, aux poissons ou aux fruits, tartareset carpaccios se déclinent avec gourmandise (tartare de légumes dhiver aux noix, tartare de crevettes à la mangue et à la coco,carpaccio de poires aux copeaux de chocolat et à la menthe...)30recettes savoureuses à base de produits extra-frais, à préparer enun rien de temps pour tous les amateurs de cru.

Quoi de plus chaleureux qu’un apéritif gourmand entre amis !Découvrez 30 recettes d’amuses-bouche variés, faciles à préparer etmettez en pratique l’art du grignotage. Qu’ils soient d’inspiration espagnole comme les tapas ou italiennecomme les antipasti, tous ces mini plats à déguster avec les doigtsvous raviront : gambas aux poivrons, beignets de chorizo,feuilletés mozzarella-anchois, légumes croquants à la crème decéleri… Bon apéro !

There's a perfect wine for every occasion, but who knows which to pick from the many available? Rest assured, The Unofficial Guide to Selecting Wine walks you through how to choose between whites, reds, vintages, and countries of origin. Learn the finer points of tasting wine, reading the label on a bottle, and understanding a restaurant wine list. When you're ready to make a purchase, this book can show you how to avoid restaurant and wine merchant mark-ups as well as how to buy wine online and at auctions. 作者简介： About the Author Felicia M. Sherbert can tell you everything you need to know about selecting wine. Felicia is a journalist who has specialized in wine for more than 15 years. She wrote and edited the best-selling Windows on the World Complete Wine Course (Sterling Publishing Co., 1985) with wine director Kevin Zraly and recently completed a major revision of the book, the Windows on the World Complete Wine Course Millennium Edition (Sterling Publishing Co., 1999). Since the book's d

Created by the experts at The Culinary Institute of America, Techniques of Healthy Cooking is an indispensable companion in today’s health-conscious world. Drawing on the latest dietary guidelines, it provides detailed information for cooks eager to introduce more flavorful, healthier choices to their menus. You will find advice on ingredients and serving sizes, guidance on developing recipes and menus, and more than 400 delicious recipes. Throughout, nearly 150 vibrant, all-new color photographs showcase finished dishes and illustrate the techniques, ingredients, and equipment of healthy cooking. Inspired by the information and recipes in the book, you will be able to create dishes that are not only exciting and great-tasting, but healthy at the same time. 作者简介： Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor's and associate degrees in Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts. A network of more than 37,000 alumni in foodservice

In the same understated, covetable style as her husbands interiors, May Vervoordts recipes bring out the essence of fresh ingredients in simple yet exceptional dishes. The name Vervoordt is synonymous with effortless sophistication and quality. Over the past 25 years, Axel and May Vervoordt have cultivated a reputation for excellence in the fields of art, interior design, and entertaining. Renowned for her prowess as a hostess, May shares 107 seasonal recipes for entertaining in style in this contemporary cookbook. With an emphasis on bringing out the essence of individual ingredients, and cooking in harmony with the seasons for freshness and flavor, Mayin typical Vervoordt fashiondemonstrates that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Her dishes are easy to prepare, original, and healthful, and still allow the home chef time to enjoy the meal with guests. Grouped by season, the recipes offer a broad selection for all occasions, including Pumpkin-Ginger Tapenade Bruschetta with a Hazelnut Crunch,

Widely recognized as one of the fathers of New Americancuisine, Jonathan Waxman became a mentor to hundreds of chefs onboth coasts. Here he shows you how to flex your culinary muscleswhile having fun in the kitchen. A Great American Cook presentsWaxman's finest dishes the way he makes them at home. They includethe Red Pepper Pancakes with Corn and Caviar that he created whenhe ran the kitchen of Alice Waters's Chez Panisse, his famousGrilled Chicken with JW Fries, and a homey Pizza with Bacon,Scallions, Parmesan, and Tomato that's a family weeknight favorite.His combinations are simple but unexpected, exuberant but down toearth. Many of the dishes juxtapose contrasting flavors andtextures, pairing cool beef carpaccio with warm potato salad, softcrab cakes with crunchy slaw, or whole wheat pasta with spicyclams. Other recipes, such as Shrimp BLT, Crispy Chicken and GoatCheese Burritos, and Gingerbread with Brandied Plums, arefree-spirited plays on classics. Waxman shows how to producemagnificent food fr

With this cookbook, the experts at Betty Crocker make it easy for you to include the goodness of whole grains in your family’s favorite meals. You’ll discover 140 delicious whole grain recipes for every meal of the day—including on-the-go snacks, convenient slow-cooker recipes, and super-fast 30-minute dishes—plus cooking tips and information on the different kinds of whole grains available, authoritative advice on the health benefits of whole grains, and 50 beautiful color photos.

If you think McDonald's is the most ubiquitous restaurantexperience in America, consider that there are more Chineserestaurants in America than McDonalds, Burger Kings, and Wendyscombined. New York Times reporter and Chinese-American (orAmerican-born Chinese). In her search, Jennifer 8 Lee traces thehistory of Chinese-American experience through the lens of thefood. In a compelling blend of sociology and history, Jenny Leeexposes the indentured servitude Chinese restaurants expect fromillegal immigrant chefs, investigates the relationship between Jewsand Chinese food, and weaves a personal narrative about her ownrelationship with Chinese food. The Fortune Cookie Chroniclesspeaks to the immigrant experience as a whole, and the way it hasshaped our country.

A beautiful cookbook and guide to the Pacific Northwest's vibrant wine and culinary scene Blessed with abundant seafood, wonderful produce, and bountiful vineyards, the Pacific Northwest has spawned a unique culinary culture. In this dazzling cookbook, Braiden Rex-Johnson takes us along as she visits the region's most accomplished chefs and winemakers, showcasing the dishes and wines that have made the Pacific Northwest a gastronomic mecca. Brimming with stories and lore, illustrated with 186 gorgeous color photos, and featuring 113 recipes and wine pairings, Pacific Northwest Wining and Dining brilliantly brings to life this region's special culinary character.

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

Ethnic variety and regional specialties are at the heart of morocco's culinary charm, Whether typical Berber-style dishes, sophisticated delicaties from fez and Agadir, spicy lamb dishes, or sweet desserts with dates, honey and figs-Moroccan cuisine is almost impossible to resist. Yet no matter how exotic the dishes, the recipes are all easy for hobby chefs to follow. Alongside the detailed step-by-step instructions, readers will find background information about the ingredients and the typical local method of preparing them, Moroccan herbs and spices such as mint, Cinnamon and coriander, which are now widely available in most supermarkets, give the dishes and authentic, special touch. So enter the fasinating world of tagines and cousoucs. and let our Moroccan master chefs guide you on a culinary journey that will both surprise and delight you!

This amazing new collection will revolutionise your cooking! With three recipes on each page in an easy-to-use flip format a Million Menus removes the hassle of using dozens of cookbooks. Each page divides into three sections making it easy to plan and prepare a complete meal. Whether you're planning family suppers before a weekly trip to the supermarket or trying to work out what to cook for a special dinner party with all the trimmings, a Million Menus is sure to make the task easier and fun. Each page has appetizers at the top, main courses in the middle,and desserts at the bottom and with fantastic colour pictures for eachrecipe this will become the only cookbook you need!

In Jewish Holiday Cooking, Jayne Cohen shares a wide-ranging collection of traditional Jewish recipes, as well as inventive new creations and contemporary variations on the classic dishes. For home cooks, drawing from the rich traditions of Jewish history when cooking for the holidays can be a daunting task. Jewish Holiday Cooking comes to the rescue with recipes drawn from Jayne Cohen's first book, The Gefilte Variations -- called an "outstanding debut" by Publisher's Weekly -- as well as over 100 new recipes and information on cooking for the holidays. More than just a cookbook, this is the definitive guide to celebrating the Jewish holidays. Cohen provides practical advice and creative suggestions on everything from setting a Seder table with ritual objects to accommodating vegan relatives. The book is organized around the major Jewish holidays and includes nearly 300 recipes and variations, plus suggested menus tailored to each occasion, all conforming to kosher dietary laws. Chapters include all ei

As the editor of the best-selling culinary icons MarthaStewart and Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa), as well as such notedfood authorities as Diana Kennedy and Anne Willan, Roy Finamoreshaped many of the most popular and accessible cookbooks of ourtime. Finamore himself began cooking as a young boy, learning fromhis mother and Italian grandmother. Working alongside chefs tostreamline their recipes for the home cook, he has earned areputation as a stylish simplifier. In Tasty, he brings to bear thelessons from more than a decade spent at the pinnacle of the foodworld. The 200 deftly easy, unpretentious recipes show theinfluence of French and Italian traditions and are accompanied bymany tips and techniques from Finamore's abundant experience in thekitchen. Tasty offers ample testimony to the idea that a mealdoesn't need to be a showoff event to be uncommonly good.

De l’entrée jusqu’au dessert, 30 recettes qui mettent àl’honneur les associations sucré-salé. Si certains accords sont devenus des classiques(figues et foie gras, canard et orange…), les possibilités restentillimitées et très tentantes. Voici une cuisine facile, originale etpleine de fra?cheur, à pratiquer au quotidien ou pour recevoir lesamis.

Découvrez le plaisir des risottos " comme en Italie " !Fondants, crémeux, savoureux... ils ne demandent qu'un peud'attention pour être toujours réussis. Risotto classique auxpetits pois et à la menthe, risotto à la truffe des grands soirs,ou risotto gourmand au chocolat... Vous n'y résisterez pas !

The best-selling author of "The Perfect Recipe" shares hersecret for dumping pounds without dieting—and the 250 recipes forher new way of eating. To millions of citizen cooks, Pam Andersonis a trusted friend who does all the work for them, testing andretesting until she arrives at the best version of classicfavorites and simple dishes for company. But gradually, Pam foundherself standing with the two thirds of Americans who are more thana few pounds overweight. Fed up with whipsaw cycles of losing andgaining, she vowed to change—but not if it involved dieting, hungerpangs, or saying no to the foods she loved. Complicated recipeswere out. She streamlined, creating meals as satisfying as they arequick—pizzas that take just thirty minutes, big-bowl combos, andgratifying snacks to forestall cravings. She discovered a fewsimple habits that make all the difference. Four years later, she’sstill maintaining her forty-pound weight loss. "The Perfect Recipefor Losing Weight and Eating Great" is a way to

When the sun is bright and the weather's just right, outside is where you want to be. This book is packed with 100 easy, festive recipes that are perfect for dinners on the deck and parties on the patio—from small bites and barbecue classics to picnic favorites and cool drinks. Whether you're feeding your family or entertaining the entire block, these outdoor recipes are guaranteed to please. So invite some friends, fire up the grill and discover outdoor food that's out of this world!

Perfectly pristine ingredients, combined sensibly and cookedproperly, are the unmistakable hallmarks of the best Italian food.Chef Mario Batali, known to fans far and wide as "Molto Mario" fromhis appearances on television's Food Network and as chef of NewYork's much-loved Pó restaurant, has elevated these simpleprinciples to fine art, creating innovative new fare that paystribute to traditional Italian home cooking in a distinctly modernway. Now, for the first time, more than 200 of his irresistiblerecipes for fresh pastas, sprightly salads, grilled dishes, savoryragus, and many others are gathered in Simple Italian Food, acelebration of the flavors and spirit ofItaly. Mario draws inspiration for his distinctive dishes from the two"villages" that have left their stamps on his cuisine: BorgoCapanne, the tiny hillside village in Northern Italy where he livedand cooked for several years, and New York's Greenwich Village,where he has ready access to bountiful produce and outstandingartisan-made